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Ransack (G1)

2006-12-08T00:48:34Z

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{{disambig3|Ransack}}

:''Ransack is a [[Decepticon]] and an [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticon]] in the [[Generation 1]] continuity family.''

'''Ransack''' is a fairly simple being. A tough-talking and straight-forward warrior, he craves combat and longs for each new battle. He'll level a whole town, destroy natural wonders, and kill hundreds to complete his mission without batting an optic. Ransack notices such things, sure - he just doesn't care.

[[Image:Ransack.JPG|left|thumb|146px|Typical Emo]]

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===

===Dreamwave comics continuity===

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
*'''Ransack''' (Deluxe Insecticon, 1985)
(Ransack, like all the Deluxe Insecticons, was lisenced by Hasbro from [[Bandai]] for US release, and thus was not available from Takara in Japan. This is also likely the reason they were not included in the Cartoon or US Marvel Comic.)

== External links ==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Decepticon/Ransack/ransack.htm Ransack at TFU.info]

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[[Category: Insecticons]]
[[Category: Generation 1 characters]]
[[Category: Ultracons]]<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Thrust (BW)

2006-12-06T00:01:10Z

Sunstorm:

{{disambig3|Thrust}}

:''Thrust is a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] from the [[Beast Wars II]] portion of the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]] who was later upgraded into Thrustor.'' [[Image:Thrust.JPG|left|thumb|178px|Yeller belly scallywag.]]

Like his best friend, [[Dirge (BWII)|Dirge]], '''Thrust''' has the attitude of a comedian. He never calms down and hates acting serious. He’d much rather have fun and take things in stride. Thrust has a shrewd personality, though, and along with Dirge he forms a well-known duo among the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]]. Unfortunately, the duo isn’t known for exactly what they’d like to be. For the most part, they are thought of as bunglers. Thrust hates sea breezes since they tend to cause him to rust and for that reason alone he has a great hatred of the [[Maximal]] [[Scuba]].

After pledging unconditional loyalty to [[Megastorm|Gigastorm]], Thrust was rebuilt as '''Thrustor'''. While he retains the same jovial personality, Thrustor is an all-around superior warrior to his previous form and no longer a harmless joke among the Maximals.

==Fiction==
===Beast Wars II and Neo animation===
:''Voice actor: [[Junji Sanechika]] (Japan)''

===Beast Wars II manga===

==Toys==
===Beast Wars II===
*'''Thrust''' (Basic, 1998)
:''Japanese ID number'': '''D-15''', '''VS-15'''

: Thrust is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Machine Wars]]'' [[Megaplex]]/[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] mold, transforming from a Lockheed-Martin F-22 Raptor fighter jet to robot mode with a spring-loaded one-step transformation. The two halves of his "Thrust Gun" rifle store in the back of his robot-mode legs.

: This mold was also used to make [[Air Hunter]] and ''[[Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Wind Sheer (RID)|Wind Sheer]].

*'''Thrustor''' (Deluxe Cyborg Beast, 1998)
:''Japanese ID number'': '''D-26'''

: Thrustor is an extensively-remolded version of the first ''[[Beast Wars]]'' [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] toy, with roughly half its parts turned into disorganized machinery. He has an impressive amount of weaponry; this beast-mode tail splits open to become a spinning blade weapon, plus reveal a hand-held spring-loaded missile launcher with a claw-tipped missile. He also has a new sword that attaches to his robot-mode leg.

: This mold was also used to make [[Dinotron]], ''Beast Wars'' [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], ''[[Dinobots (toyline)|Dinobots]]'' [[Grimlock (Dinobots)|Grimlock]], and ''[[Beast Wars Neo]]'' [[Hardhead (BWN)|Hardhead]].

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1998/Destron/Thrust/thrust.htm Thrust at TFU.info]

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[[category: Beast Wars II characters]]
[[Category: Japan-only characters]]
[[category: Predacons]]<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Dirge (BW)

2006-12-06T00:00:31Z

Sunstorm:

{{disambig3|Dirge}}
:''Dirge is a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] from the [[Beast Wars II]] portion of the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]] who was later upgraded into Dirgegun.'' [[Image:Dirge.JPG|right|thumb|250px|"Your mutha was a snowblower!"]]

'''Dirge''' is almost inseparable from his partner and best friend, [[Thrust (BWII)|Thrust]]. Insult comedy is one of his favorite pass-times and enjoys throwing biting remarks left and right. Dirge is also a Cybertronian gourmet. He can give energy higher potency and better flavor. Oil (the alcohol of the Transformers) is one of his favorite substances to work with and he is known for his very intense brews. Along with Thrust, Dirge has a rivalry with the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] air warriors [[Starscream (BWII)|Starscream]] and [[BB]].

After swearing allegiance to [[Megastorm|Gigastorm]], Dirge was rebuilt as '''Dirgegun'''. Though he still retains his comedic personality, Dirgegun is a much more powerful warrior who can no longer be taken lightly by any member of the Maximal Army.

==Fiction==
===Beast Wars II and Neo animation===
:''Voice actor: [[Eiji Takemoto]] (Japan)''

===Beast Wars II manga===

==Toys==
===Beast Wars II===
*'''Dirge''' (Basic, 1998)
:''Japanese ID number'': '''D-14''', '''VS-14'''

: A [[redeco]] of the ''[[Machine Wars]]'' [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]/[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] mold, Dirge transforms from a Dassault Rafale fighter jet to robot mode with a single-step, spring-loaded transformation. The two halves of his "Dirge Gun" rifle store in his lower legs in jet mode. He was available both as an individual release and in a two-pack with [[Tasmania Kid]].

: This mold was also used to make [[Skyfire (RID)|Skyfire]], [[Waspinator]] and [[Wing Stun]].

*'''Dirgegun''' (Deluxe Cyborg Beast, 1998)
:''Japanese ID number'': '''D-26'''

: An extensive [[retool]] of the original ''[[Beast Wars]]'' Waspinator mold, Dirgegun transforms into a cyborg wasp. His stinger becomes a hand-held "Needle Shot" spring-loaded missile launcher; the missiles are hidden in each of his wings. These missiles can also he used in the launcher mounted on his beast-mode back.

: This mold was also used to make ''Beast Wars'' [[Buzz Saw (BW)|Buzz Saw]].

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1998/Destron/Dirge/dirge.htm Dirge at TFU.info]

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[[category: Beast Wars II characters]]
[[Category: Japan-only characters]]
[[category: Predacons]]<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Thrust (BW)

2006-12-06T00:00:03Z

Sunstorm:

{{disambig3|Thrust}} [[Image:Thrust.JPG|left|thumb|178px|Yeller belly scallywag.]]

:''Thrust is a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] from the [[Beast Wars II]] portion of the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]] who was later upgraded into Thrustor.''

Like his best friend, [[Dirge (BWII)|Dirge]], '''Thrust''' has the attitude of a comedian. He never calms down and hates acting serious. He’d much rather have fun and take things in stride. Thrust has a shrewd personality, though, and along with Dirge he forms a well-known duo among the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]]. Unfortunately, the duo isn’t known for exactly what they’d like to be. For the most part, they are thought of as bunglers. Thrust hates sea breezes since they tend to cause him to rust and for that reason alone he has a great hatred of the [[Maximal]] [[Scuba]].

After pledging unconditional loyalty to [[Megastorm|Gigastorm]], Thrust was rebuilt as '''Thrustor'''. While he retains the same jovial personality, Thrustor is an all-around superior warrior to his previous form and no longer a harmless joke among the Maximals.

==Fiction==
===Beast Wars II and Neo animation===
:''Voice actor: [[Junji Sanechika]] (Japan)''

===Beast Wars II manga===

==Toys==
===Beast Wars II===
*'''Thrust''' (Basic, 1998)
:''Japanese ID number'': '''D-15''', '''VS-15'''

: Thrust is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Machine Wars]]'' [[Megaplex]]/[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] mold, transforming from a Lockheed-Martin F-22 Raptor fighter jet to robot mode with a spring-loaded one-step transformation. The two halves of his "Thrust Gun" rifle store in the back of his robot-mode legs.

: This mold was also used to make [[Air Hunter]] and ''[[Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Wind Sheer (RID)|Wind Sheer]].

*'''Thrustor''' (Deluxe Cyborg Beast, 1998)
:''Japanese ID number'': '''D-26'''

: Thrustor is an extensively-remolded version of the first ''[[Beast Wars]]'' [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] toy, with roughly half its parts turned into disorganized machinery. He has an impressive amount of weaponry; this beast-mode tail splits open to become a spinning blade weapon, plus reveal a hand-held spring-loaded missile launcher with a claw-tipped missile. He also has a new sword that attaches to his robot-mode leg.

: This mold was also used to make [[Dinotron]], ''Beast Wars'' [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], ''[[Dinobots (toyline)|Dinobots]]'' [[Grimlock (Dinobots)|Grimlock]], and ''[[Beast Wars Neo]]'' [[Hardhead (BWN)|Hardhead]].

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1998/Destron/Thrust/thrust.htm Thrust at TFU.info]

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[[category: Beast Wars II characters]]
[[Category: Japan-only characters]]
[[category: Predacons]]<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Thrust (BW)

2006-12-05T23:59:27Z

Sunstorm:

{{disambig3|Thrust}} [[Image:Thrust.JPG|left|thumb|178px|"Yeller belly scallywag."]]

:''Thrust is a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] from the [[Beast Wars II]] portion of the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]] who was later upgraded into Thrustor.''

Like his best friend, [[Dirge (BWII)|Dirge]], '''Thrust''' has the attitude of a comedian. He never calms down and hates acting serious. He’d much rather have fun and take things in stride. Thrust has a shrewd personality, though, and along with Dirge he forms a well-known duo among the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]]. Unfortunately, the duo isn’t known for exactly what they’d like to be. For the most part, they are thought of as bunglers. Thrust hates sea breezes since they tend to cause him to rust and for that reason alone he has a great hatred of the [[Maximal]] [[Scuba]].

After pledging unconditional loyalty to [[Megastorm|Gigastorm]], Thrust was rebuilt as '''Thrustor'''. While he retains the same jovial personality, Thrustor is an all-around superior warrior to his previous form and no longer a harmless joke among the Maximals.

==Fiction==
===Beast Wars II and Neo animation===
:''Voice actor: [[Junji Sanechika]] (Japan)''

===Beast Wars II manga===

==Toys==
===Beast Wars II===
*'''Thrust''' (Basic, 1998)
:''Japanese ID number'': '''D-15''', '''VS-15'''

: Thrust is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Machine Wars]]'' [[Megaplex]]/[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] mold, transforming from a Lockheed-Martin F-22 Raptor fighter jet to robot mode with a spring-loaded one-step transformation. The two halves of his "Thrust Gun" rifle store in the back of his robot-mode legs.

: This mold was also used to make [[Air Hunter]] and ''[[Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Wind Sheer (RID)|Wind Sheer]].

*'''Thrustor''' (Deluxe Cyborg Beast, 1998)
:''Japanese ID number'': '''D-26'''

: Thrustor is an extensively-remolded version of the first ''[[Beast Wars]]'' [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] toy, with roughly half its parts turned into disorganized machinery. He has an impressive amount of weaponry; this beast-mode tail splits open to become a spinning blade weapon, plus reveal a hand-held spring-loaded missile launcher with a claw-tipped missile. He also has a new sword that attaches to his robot-mode leg.

: This mold was also used to make [[Dinotron]], ''Beast Wars'' [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], ''[[Dinobots (toyline)|Dinobots]]'' [[Grimlock (Dinobots)|Grimlock]], and ''[[Beast Wars Neo]]'' [[Hardhead (BWN)|Hardhead]].

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1998/Destron/Thrust/thrust.htm Thrust at TFU.info]

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[[category: Beast Wars II characters]]
[[Category: Japan-only characters]]
[[category: Predacons]]<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Dirge (BW)

2006-12-05T23:53:45Z

Sunstorm:

{{disambig3|Dirge}}
:''Dirge is a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] from the [[Beast Wars II]] portion of the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]] who was later upgraded into Dirgegun.'' [[Image:Dirge.JPG|left|thumb|174px|Your mutha was a snowblower!]]

'''Dirge''' is almost inseparable from his partner and best friend, [[Thrust (BWII)|Thrust]]. Insult comedy is one of his favorite pass-times and enjoys throwing biting remarks left and right. Dirge is also a Cybertronian gourmet. He can give energy higher potency and better flavor. Oil (the alcohol of the Transformers) is one of his favorite substances to work with and he is known for his very intense brews. Along with Thrust, Dirge has a rivalry with the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] air warriors [[Starscream (BWII)|Starscream]] and [[BB]].

After swearing allegiance to [[Megastorm|Gigastorm]], Dirge was rebuilt as '''Dirgegun'''. Though he still retains his comedic personality, Dirgegun is a much more powerful warrior who can no longer be taken lightly by any member of the Maximal Army.

==Fiction==
===Beast Wars II and Neo animation===
:''Voice actor: [[Eiji Takemoto]] (Japan)''

===Beast Wars II manga===

==Toys==
===Beast Wars II===
*'''Dirge''' (Basic, 1998)
:''Japanese ID number'': '''D-14''', '''VS-14'''

: A [[redeco]] of the ''[[Machine Wars]]'' [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]/[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] mold, Dirge transforms from a Dassault Rafale fighter jet to robot mode with a single-step, spring-loaded transformation. The two halves of his "Dirge Gun" rifle store in his lower legs in jet mode. He was available both as an individual release and in a two-pack with [[Tasmania Kid]].

: This mold was also used to make [[Skyfire (RID)|Skyfire]], [[Waspinator]] and [[Wing Stun]].

*'''Dirgegun''' (Deluxe Cyborg Beast, 1998)
:''Japanese ID number'': '''D-26'''

: An extensive [[retool]] of the original ''[[Beast Wars]]'' Waspinator mold, Dirgegun transforms into a cyborg wasp. His stinger becomes a hand-held "Needle Shot" spring-loaded missile launcher; the missiles are hidden in each of his wings. These missiles can also he used in the launcher mounted on his beast-mode back.

: This mold was also used to make ''Beast Wars'' [[Buzz Saw (BW)|Buzz Saw]].

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1998/Destron/Dirge/dirge.htm Dirge at TFU.info]

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[[category: Beast Wars II characters]]
[[Category: Japan-only characters]]
[[category: Predacons]]<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Heavy Load (RID)

2006-12-05T23:29:22Z

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[[Image:Load.JPG|left|thumb|122px]]<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Tank Drone

2006-12-05T23:21:05Z

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[[Image:Tankdrone.jpg|left|thumb|165px]]<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Seaspray (G1)

2006-12-05T22:55:42Z

Sunstorm:

[[Image:Sea.JPG|left|thumb|86px|In the Navy!]]:''Seaspray is an [[Autobot]] in the [[Generation 1]] continuity.''

[[Earth | Earth's]] ocean: an immense and drastically variable desert made of water, which hides a menagerie of the largest, the smallest, and the strangest creatures on the planet. Sunk in its dark and trackless depths lie ancient and forgotten relics, mingled with the spoils and remains of man. This ocean, this vast mystery, is '''Seaspray's''' element, and he loves it dearly.

The oceans of Earth are not alone in his affections. On any planet, at any time, Seaspray is a consummate sailor. Because he is not very comfortable on land, Seaspray does not do well in ground fighting. On the water, however, he has few equals.

''French-Canadian name:'' '''Embruns'''<br>
''Greek name:'' '''Thalassolikos''' (Θαλασσόλυκος)

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 Cartoon===
Voice actors: [[Allen Oppenheimer]] (US); [[Masashi Ebara]] (Japan)

===Marvel Comics===
Seaspray was a member of [[Perceptor | Perceptor's]] resistance cell on Cybertron. He was transported to [[Earth]], with some of his comrades,
after the raid on [[Darkmount]].
===Dreamwave Generation 1 Comics===

===IDW Generation 1 Comics===

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
*'''Seaspray''' (Mini Vehicle, 1985)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-64'''

===Generation 2===
*'''Seaspray''' (Mini Vehicle, 1993)

=External Links=
*[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Seaspray/seaspray.htm Seaspray at TFU.info]

[[Category: Autobots]]
[[Category: Generation 2]]
[[Category: Mini Vehicles]]<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Seaspray (G1)

2006-12-05T22:53:09Z

Sunstorm:

[[Image:Sea.JPG|left|thumb|77px]]:''Seaspray is an [[Autobot]] in the [[Generation 1]] continuity.''

[[Earth | Earth's]] ocean: an immense and drastically variable desert made of water, which hides a menagerie of the largest, the smallest, and the strangest creatures on the planet. Sunk in its dark and trackless depths lie ancient and forgotten relics, mingled with the spoils and remains of man. This ocean, this vast mystery, is '''Seaspray's''' element, and he loves it dearly.

The oceans of Earth are not alone in his affections. On any planet, at any time, Seaspray is a consummate sailor. Because he is not very comfortable on land, Seaspray does not do well in ground fighting. On the water, however, he has few equals.

''French-Canadian name:'' '''Embruns'''<br>
''Greek name:'' '''Thalassolikos''' (Θαλασσόλυκος)

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 Cartoon===
Voice actors: [[Allen Oppenheimer]] (US); [[Masashi Ebara]] (Japan)

===Marvel Comics===
Seaspray was a member of [[Perceptor | Perceptor's]] resistance cell on Cybertron. He was transported to [[Earth]], with some of his comrades,
after the raid on [[Darkmount]].
===Dreamwave Generation 1 Comics===

===IDW Generation 1 Comics===

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
*'''Seaspray''' (Mini Vehicle, 1985)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-64'''

===Generation 2===
*'''Seaspray''' (Mini Vehicle, 1993)

=External Links=
*[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Seaspray/seaspray.htm Seaspray at TFU.info]

[[Category: Autobots]]
[[Category: Generation 2]]
[[Category: Mini Vehicles]]<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Impactor (G1)

2006-11-02T22:11:34Z

Sunstorm:

:''Impactor is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Tf2.JPG|thumb|220px|right]]
Impactor is the name of a character created by Simon Furman and Jeff Anderson for the Marvel UK Transformers comic book series. He was the leader of the Autobot commando squad known as the Wreckers, and was introduced in UK#78 - the prologue for the "epic" story Target: 2006, which ran until UK #88. Impactor later returned in UK #166, though in a very different form.
==Appearance==
Impactor was mostly purple and gold, an unusual colour scheme for an Autobot. His head was shaped like a crested Roman or Greek helmet and in place of his right hand he sported a harpoon weapon. On his shoulder was a hexagonal barrel, hinting at a tank alt-mode, although we never saw him transform in the comics.
==Fiction==
Impactor was portrayed as a gruff veteran, who valued and was respected by the troops under his command, but did not get on so well with his commander, Emirate Xaaron, referring to the latter as a "wily old buzzard". Having carried out several successful missions including the assassination of the warlord Trannis, his team was responsible for executing Operation Volcano, a planned ambush of the Decepticons' fiercest warriors using Xaaron as bait, although when Ultra Magnus was transported to Earth to investigate the disappearance of Optimus Prime Impactor's commitment to the mission wavered and he refused to deploy his team without Magnus there as back-up. Xaaron convinced him that Springer, Broadside and Sandstorm were an adequate replacement for Magnus - by having them disguise themselves as Decepticons and beat Impactor into submission - and Volcano was on again.

All proceeded smoothly until Megatron recalled his warriors to Earth, overriding all other commands. The Wreckers heard of the Decepticons' retreat and were somewhat stood down when a lone assassin called Macabre, ignoring Megatron's orders, fired upon Xaaron. Impactor was the first to react and pushed Xaaron out of the way, taking the shots meant for him. The other Wreckers killed Macabre, but Impactor was fatally wounded. With his last words he named Springer to take over the leadership of the Wreckers, before again calling Xaaron a "wily old buzzard".

Impactor was not seen again until UK #166 when a rogue Autobot scientist named Flame discovered a way to reanimate dead Transformers. Flame was holding the Wreckers and Emirate Xaaron hostage, guarded by his "zombie" hordes when Springer attempted an escape. He found his route blocked by a zombie Impactor, and the two fought before Springer managed to talk Impactor into remembering his past life. Impactor then sacrificed his life again when he stopped Flame's reactors from turning Cybertron into a giant weapon in UK #169.

===Marvel Comics continuity===
Owing a great deal to his character as a tough, no-nonsense soldier, and also to his heroic deaths, Impactor has remained a popular character in the UK Transformers fandom despite his brief run in the comic. No official toy of Impactor has ever been released (unlike other Furman creations such as Primus and Jhiaxus) and although the Wreckers returned in Dreamwave's War Within: The Dark Ages and IDW's Stormbringer, neither Impactor nor the conjoined Rack 'n' Ruin were included in the line-up.
[[category:Autobots]]
[[category:Comic-only characters]]
[[category:Generation 1 characters]]
[[Category:Wreckers]]<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Impactor (G1)

2006-11-02T22:10:44Z

Sunstorm:

:''Impactor is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Tf2.JPG|thumb|220px|right]]
Impactor is the name of a character created by Simon Furman and Jeff Anderson for the Marvel UK Transformers comic book series. He was the leader of the Autobot commando squad known as the Wreckers, and was introduced in UK#78 - the prologue for the "epic" story Target: 2006, which ran until UK #88. Impactor later returned in UK #166, though in a very different form.
==Fiction==
Impactor was portrayed as a gruff veteran, who valued and was respected by the troops under his command, but did not get on so well with his commander, Emirate Xaaron, referring to the latter as a "wily old buzzard". Having carried out several successful missions including the assassination of the warlord Trannis, his team was responsible for executing Operation Volcano, a planned ambush of the Decepticons' fiercest warriors using Xaaron as bait, although when Ultra Magnus was transported to Earth to investigate the disappearance of Optimus Prime Impactor's commitment to the mission wavered and he refused to deploy his team without Magnus there as back-up. Xaaron convinced him that Springer, Broadside and Sandstorm were an adequate replacement for Magnus - by having them disguise themselves as Decepticons and beat Impactor into submission - and Volcano was on again.

All proceeded smoothly until Megatron recalled his warriors to Earth, overriding all other commands. The Wreckers heard of the Decepticons' retreat and were somewhat stood down when a lone assassin called Macabre, ignoring Megatron's orders, fired upon Xaaron. Impactor was the first to react and pushed Xaaron out of the way, taking the shots meant for him. The other Wreckers killed Macabre, but Impactor was fatally wounded. With his last words he named Springer to take over the leadership of the Wreckers, before again calling Xaaron a "wily old buzzard".

Impactor was not seen again until UK #166 when a rogue Autobot scientist named Flame discovered a way to reanimate dead Transformers. Flame was holding the Wreckers and Emirate Xaaron hostage, guarded by his "zombie" hordes when Springer attempted an escape. He found his route blocked by a zombie Impactor, and the two fought before Springer managed to talk Impactor into remembering his past life. Impactor then sacrificed his life again when he stopped Flame's reactors from turning Cybertron into a giant weapon in UK #169.

===Marvel Comics continuity===
Owing a great deal to his character as a tough, no-nonsense soldier, and also to his heroic deaths, Impactor has remained a popular character in the UK Transformers fandom despite his brief run in the comic. No official toy of Impactor has ever been released (unlike other Furman creations such as Primus and Jhiaxus) and although the Wreckers returned in Dreamwave's War Within: The Dark Ages and IDW's Stormbringer, neither Impactor nor the conjoined Rack 'n' Ruin were included in the line-up.
[[category:Autobots]]
[[category:Comic-only characters]]
[[category:Generation 1 characters]]
[[Category:Wreckers]]<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Impactor (G1)

2006-11-02T22:10:09Z

Sunstorm:

:''Impactor is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Tf2.JPG|thumb|220px|right]]

==Fiction==
Impactor was portrayed as a gruff veteran, who valued and was respected by the troops under his command, but did not get on so well with his commander, Emirate Xaaron, referring to the latter as a "wily old buzzard". Having carried out several successful missions including the assassination of the warlord Trannis, his team was responsible for executing Operation Volcano, a planned ambush of the Decepticons' fiercest warriors using Xaaron as bait, although when Ultra Magnus was transported to Earth to investigate the disappearance of Optimus Prime Impactor's commitment to the mission wavered and he refused to deploy his team without Magnus there as back-up. Xaaron convinced him that Springer, Broadside and Sandstorm were an adequate replacement for Magnus - by having them disguise themselves as Decepticons and beat Impactor into submission - and Volcano was on again.

All proceeded smoothly until Megatron recalled his warriors to Earth, overriding all other commands. The Wreckers heard of the Decepticons' retreat and were somewhat stood down when a lone assassin called Macabre, ignoring Megatron's orders, fired upon Xaaron. Impactor was the first to react and pushed Xaaron out of the way, taking the shots meant for him. The other Wreckers killed Macabre, but Impactor was fatally wounded. With his last words he named Springer to take over the leadership of the Wreckers, before again calling Xaaron a "wily old buzzard".

Impactor was not seen again until UK #166 when a rogue Autobot scientist named Flame discovered a way to reanimate dead Transformers. Flame was holding the Wreckers and Emirate Xaaron hostage, guarded by his "zombie" hordes when Springer attempted an escape. He found his route blocked by a zombie Impactor, and the two fought before Springer managed to talk Impactor into remembering his past life. Impactor then sacrificed his life again when he stopped Flame's reactors from turning Cybertron into a giant weapon in UK #169.

===Marvel Comics continuity===
Owing a great deal to his character as a tough, no-nonsense soldier, and also to his heroic deaths, Impactor has remained a popular character in the UK Transformers fandom despite his brief run in the comic. No official toy of Impactor has ever been released (unlike other Furman creations such as Primus and Jhiaxus) and although the Wreckers returned in Dreamwave's War Within: The Dark Ages and IDW's Stormbringer, neither Impactor nor the conjoined Rack 'n' Ruin were included in the line-up.
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[[category:Comic-only characters]]
[[category:Generation 1 characters]]
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Impactor (G1)

2006-11-02T22:09:43Z

Sunstorm:

:''Impactor is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Tf2.JPG|thumb|220px|right]]

==Fiction==
Impactor was portrayed as a gruff veteran, who valued and was respected by the troops under his command, but did not get on so well with his commander, Emirate Xaaron, referring to the latter as a "wily old buzzard". Having carried out several successful missions including the assassination of the warlord Trannis, his team was responsible for executing Operation Volcano, a planned ambush of the Decepticons' fiercest warriors using Xaaron as bait, although when Ultra Magnus was transported to Earth to investigate the disappearance of Optimus Prime Impactor's commitment to the mission wavered and he refused to deploy his team without Magnus there as back-up. Xaaron convinced him that Springer, Broadside and Sandstorm were an adequate replacement for Magnus - by having them disguise themselves as Decepticons and beat Impactor into submission - and Volcano was on again.

All proceeded smoothly until Megatron recalled his warriors to Earth, overriding all other commands. The Wreckers heard of the Decepticons' retreat and were somewhat stood down when a lone assassin called Macabre, ignoring Megatron's orders, fired upon Xaaron. Impactor was the first to react and pushed Xaaron out of the way, taking the shots meant for him. The other Wreckers killed Macabre, but Impactor was fatally wounded. With his last words he named Springer to take over the leadership of the Wreckers, before again calling Xaaron a "wily old buzzard".

Impactor was not seen again until UK #166 when a rogue Autobot scientist named Flame discovered a way to reanimate dead Transformers. Flame was holding the Wreckers and Emirate Xaaron hostage, guarded by his "zombie" hordes when Springer attempted an escape. He found his route blocked by a zombie Impactor, and the two fought before Springer managed to talk Impactor into remembering his past life. Impactor then sacrificed his life again when he stopped Flame's reactors from turning Cybertron into a giant weapon in UK #169.

===Marvel Comics continuity===

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[[category:Comic-only characters]]
[[category:Generation 1 characters]]
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Impactor (G1)

2006-11-02T22:07:05Z

Sunstorm:

[[Image:Tf2.JPG]]:''Impactor is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

==Fiction==

===Marvel Comics continuity===

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[[category:Comic-only characters]]
[[category:Generation 1 characters]]
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Impactor (G1)

2006-11-02T22:04:23Z

Sunstorm:

[[Image:Tf2.JPG|left|thumb|200px]]:''Impactor is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

==Fiction==

===Marvel Comics continuity===

[[category:Autobots]]
[[category:Comic-only characters]]
[[category:Generation 1 characters]]
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Impactor (G1)

2006-11-02T22:03:24Z

Sunstorm:

:''Impactor is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[Image:Tf2.JPG|left|thumb|200px]]

==Fiction==

===Marvel Comics continuity===

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[[category:Comic-only characters]]
[[category:Generation 1 characters]]
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Impactor (G1)

2006-11-02T21:59:00Z

Sunstorm:

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Impactor (G1)

2006-11-02T21:58:30Z

Sunstorm:

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Impactor (G1)

2006-11-02T21:57:53Z

Sunstorm:

Rack'n'Ruin (G1)

2006-11-02T21:55:45Z

Sunstorm:

[[Image:Tfs.JPG|left|thumb|220px|"Double your pleasure, double your fun."]]:''Rack'n'Ruin are two [[Autobots]] from the [[Generation 1]] continuity family.''

'''Rack'n'Ruin''' are (is?) two Transformers who were surgically combined in a desperate attempt to save their lives. Previously they turned into jets, but now they don't.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics UK continuity===
Rack n' Ruin were wreckers. Rack n' Ruin shot a hole in Galvatron. Galvatron got payback. Bye Bye Rack! Bye Bye Ruin!

==Trivia==
In his/their first appearence during Target 2006 he is refered to as "Rack and Ruin" but subsequeny appearences pep this up to Rack'n'Ruin.

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[[Category: Autobots]]
[[Category: Generation 1 characters]]
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Rack'n'Ruin (G1)

2006-11-02T21:55:05Z

Sunstorm:

[[Image:Tfs.JPG|left|thumb|200px|Double your pleasure, double your fun.]]:''Rack'n'Ruin are two [[Autobots]] from the [[Generation 1]] continuity family.''

'''Rack'n'Ruin''' are (is?) two Transformers who were surgically combined in a desperate attempt to save their lives. Previously they turned into jets, but now they don't.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics UK continuity===
Rack n' Ruin were wreckers. Rack n' Ruin shot a hole in Galvatron. Galvatron got payback. Bye Bye Rack! Bye Bye Ruin!

==Trivia==
In his/their first appearence during Target 2006 he is refered to as "Rack and Ruin" but subsequeny appearences pep this up to Rack'n'Ruin.

[[Category: Wreckers]]
[[Category: Autobots]]
[[Category: Generation 1 characters]]
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Rack'n'Ruin (G1)

2006-11-02T21:54:45Z

Sunstorm:

[[Image:Tfs.JPG|left|thumb|194px|Double your pleasure, double your fun.]]:''Rack'n'Ruin are two [[Autobots]] from the [[Generation 1]] continuity family.''

'''Rack'n'Ruin''' are (is?) two Transformers who were surgically combined in a desperate attempt to save their lives. Previously they turned into jets, but now they don't.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics UK continuity===
Rack n' Ruin were wreckers. Rack n' Ruin shot a hole in Galvatron. Galvatron got payback. Bye Bye Rack! Bye Bye Ruin!

==Trivia==
In his/their first appearence during Target 2006 he is refered to as "Rack and Ruin" but subsequeny appearences pep this up to Rack'n'Ruin.

[[Category: Wreckers]]
[[Category: Autobots]]
[[Category: Generation 1 characters]]
[[Category: Comic-only characters]]<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Rack'n'Ruin (G1)

2006-11-02T21:54:10Z

Sunstorm:

[[Image:Tfs.JPG|left|thumb|220px|Double your pleasure, double your fun.]]:''Rack'n'Ruin are two [[Autobots]] from the [[Generation 1]] continuity family.''

'''Rack'n'Ruin''' are (is?) two Transformers who were surgically combined in a desperate attempt to save their lives. Previously they turned into jets, but now they don't.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics UK continuity===
Rack n' Ruin were wreckers. Rack n' Ruin shot a hole in Galvatron. Galvatron got payback. Bye Bye Rack! Bye Bye Ruin!

==Trivia==
In his/their first appearence during Target 2006 he is refered to as "Rack and Ruin" but subsequeny appearences pep this up to Rack'n'Ruin.

[[Category: Wreckers]]
[[Category: Autobots]]
[[Category: Generation 1 characters]]
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Rack'n'Ruin (G1)

2006-11-02T21:53:47Z

Sunstorm:

[[Image:Tfs.JPG|left|thumb|194px|Double your pleasure, double your fun.]]:''Rack'n'Ruin are two [[Autobots]] from the [[Generation 1]] continuity family.''
[[Image:Tfs.JPG|thumb]]
'''Rack'n'Ruin''' are (is?) two Transformers who were surgically combined in a desperate attempt to save their lives. Previously they turned into jets, but now they don't.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics UK continuity===
Rack n' Ruin were Wreckers. Rack n' Ruin shot a hole in Galvatron. Galvatron got payback. Bye, bye, Rack! Bye, bye, Ruin!

==Trivia==
In his/their first appearance during Target 2006 he is referred to as "Rack and Ruin" but subsequent appearances pep this up to Rack'n'Ruin.

[[Category: Wreckers]]
[[Category: Autobots]]
[[Category: Generation 1 characters]]
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Rack'n'Ruin (G1)

2006-11-02T21:52:36Z

Sunstorm:

[[Image:Tfs.JPG|left|thumb|194px|Double your pleasure, double your fun.]]:''Rack'n'Ruin are two [[Autobots]] from the [[Generation 1]] continuity family.''
[[Image:Tfs.JPG|thumb]]
'''Rack'n'Ruin''' are (is?) two Transformers who were surgically combined in a desperate attempt to save their lives. Previously they turned into jets, but now they don't.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics UK continuity===
Rack n' Ruin were wreckers. Rack n' Ruin shot a hole in Galvatron. Galvatron got payback. Bye Bye Rack! Bye Bye Ruin!

==Trivia==
In his/their first appearence during Target 2006 he is refered to as "Rack and Ruin" but subsequeny appearences pep this up to Rack'n'Ruin.

[[Category: Wreckers]]
[[Category: Autobots]]
[[Category: Generation 1 characters]]
[[Category: Comic-only characters]]<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Rack'n'Ruin (G1)

2006-11-02T21:51:35Z

Sunstorm:

[[Image:Tfs.JPG|left|thumb|129px]]:''Rack'n'Ruin are two [[Autobots]] from the [[Generation 1]] continuity family.''

'''Rack'n'Ruin''' are (is?) two Transformers who were surgically combined in a desperate attempt to save their lives. Previously they turned into jets, but now they don't.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics UK continuity===
Rack n' Ruin were wreckers. Rack n' Ruin shot a hole in Galvatron. Galvatron got payback. Bye Bye Rack! Bye Bye Ruin!

==Trivia==
In his/their first appearence during Target 2006 he is refered to as "Rack and Ruin" but subsequeny appearences pep this up to Rack'n'Ruin.

[[Category: Wreckers]]
[[Category: Autobots]]
[[Category: Generation 1 characters]]
[[Category: Comic-only characters]]<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Rack'n'Ruin (G1)

2006-11-02T21:51:03Z

Sunstorm:

[[Image:Tfs.JPG]]:''Rack'n'Ruin are two [[Autobots]] from the [[Generation 1]] continuity family.''

'''Rack'n'Ruin''' are (is?) two Transformers who were surgically combined in a desperate attempt to save their lives. Previously they turned into jets, but now they don't.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics UK continuity===
Rack n' Ruin were wreckers. Rack n' Ruin shot a hole in Galvatron. Galvatron got payback. Bye Bye Rack! Bye Bye Ruin!

==Trivia==
In his/their first appearence during Target 2006 he is refered to as "Rack and Ruin" but subsequeny appearences pep this up to Rack'n'Ruin.

[[Category: Wreckers]]
[[Category: Autobots]]
[[Category: Generation 1 characters]]
[[Category: Comic-only characters]]<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>