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:''Sweeps are [[Decepticon]]s from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:TVM0287Sweeps.jpg|thumb|upright=1.95|Noticeably not involved in a heart-warming musical number with Dick van Dyke and Julie Andrews.]]
'''Sweeps''' are the minions of [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] created by [[Unicron]]. Sweeps are visually indistinguishable from Scourge himself, although Sweeps do not necessarily have identical voices. While only a few are seen initially during Unicron's threat, there appears to be an inexhaustible supply of them later on. That's actually a good thing, as [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] tends to shoot them.

Like, all the time.

Sweeps with known defined personalities and identifiers are:
*[[Sweep Two]]
*[[Sweep No. 3|Sweep Three]]
*[[Sweep No. 4|Sweep Four]]
*[[Sweep No. 5|Sweep Five]]
*[[Sweep Six]]
*[[Sweep Seven]].

{{quote|Dumb Sweep.|[[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]] calling the kettle black|"[[Webworld]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Neil Ross]] ("[[Five Faces of Darkness]]" and "[[The Dweller in the Depths]]"), [[Corey Burton]], [[Frank Welker]], [[Ed Gilbert]] ("[[Five Faces of Darkness]]") [[Jerry Houser]], [[Beau Weaver]], [[Paul Eiding]] ("[[Starscream's Ghost]]"), [[Chris Latta]] ("[[Ghost in the Machine (G1)|Ghost in the Machine]]"), [[Aron Kincaid]], [[Dick Gautier]] ("[[Webworld]]"), [[Jack Angel]] ("[[Webworld]]", "[[The Dweller in the Depths]]" and "[[Call of the Primitives]]") and multiple others, see Notes (English), [[Yoku Shioya]] (Japanese)|[[Holger Schwiers]], [[Reinhard Brock]], [[Imo Heite]], [[Hans-Rainer Müller]], [[Ulrich Bernsdorff]], [[Gerhard Acktun]], [[Bernd Simon]], [[Gernot Duda]], [[Thomas Rau]], [[Gerd Wiedenhofen]] (German), [[Albert Augier]], [[Serge Bourrier]], [[Henry Djanik]], [[Francis Lax]], [[Bruno Magne]], [[Frédéric Cerdal]], (European French), [[João Francisco Turelli]] (Portuguese, "The Movie" VHS dub), [[Older Cazarré]] (Portuguese, most of season 3), [[André Belizar]] (Portuguese, "Five Faces of Darkness, Part 2"), [[Nilton Valério]] (Portuguese, "Five Faces of Darkness, Part 3"), [[Paulo Flores]] (Portuguese, "Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4 - 5"), [[Isaac Schneider]] (Portuguese, "Ghost in the Machine")}}

[[File:TFTM-Scourgeformed.jpg|upright=1.55|thumb]]
Two Sweeps were created by Unicron from the fallen Decepticons [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]] and [[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]], though seconds later there were suddenly more of them. They soon followed [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] to [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]], where one Sweep was destroyed by the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]]' [[fire-breath]]. The [[Autobot]]s fled the city, but Galvatron's troops followed suit, and the Sweeps killed [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]] on the [[Junkion (planet)|planet of Junk]]. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}

{{note|The Sweeps' involvement in these events, or events mostly similar, was also chronicled in the comic mini-series ''[[Transformers: The Animated Movie]]'' and the Special Edition The Transformers: The Movie extra page of "[[Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe]]".}}

[[File:FFOD3 Sweeps.JPG|upright=1.55|thumb|left|A rare moment of not being shot by Galvatron.]]
After Galvatron's defeat at the hands of [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]], the Sweeps followed Scourge and [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] in their search for him. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1}} They eventually discovered him on the planet of [[Thrull]], only to be attacked by their crazed leader. Galvatron sent every single Sweep crashing into the planet's plasma pits, and the only one that fought back did no damage whatsoever to his leader. They all survived, though, and followed Galvatron's commands after he regained his senses (kind of). {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 2}}

One of them got shot in the face by [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]], and promptly crashed into a storm on the surface of [[Jupiter]], screaming all the way down. As this Sweep died an agonizing death, the last thing he likely heard was his own commander calling him a big baby. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 3}} Next, Galvatron led the Sweeps to the planet [[Goo 8739B|Goo]] and ordered them to fire on all Decepticons who were following the [[Quintesson]]s instead of him. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4}} After Galvatron joined forces with the Quintessons, the Sweeps participated in an all-out attack on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. [[Slingshot (G1)|Slingshot]] sent one of them spinning out of control, causing a bunch of them to crash into each other (and Cyclonus). {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5}}

[[File:StarscreamsGhost Sweeps.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|"They're mongrels. No spots! No spots at all!"]]
Some Sweeps were part of the Decepticon armada that pursued an Autobot ship. They pursued the ship to an [[Autobot Mausoleum]], where they were fought off by the resurrected [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]. {{storylink|Dark Awakening (episode)|Dark Awakening}} Much later, three Sweeps hunted the Decepticon exile [[Octane]] alongside Scourge and Cyclonus, and cornered him in a [[Decepticon Crypt|crypt]] on Cybertron. When Scourge ordered the Sweeps to enter the crypt, all three cowards refused to be the first one in, until Cyclonus got fed up with it and offered to fight whoever was the last one in. The Sweeps were suddenly very quick on their feet after that. {{storylink|Starscream's Ghost}}

Cyclonus and Scourge were accompanied by some Sweeps when they followed [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]] and [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] to a [[Lost Cybertronian Storage Asteroid|storage asteroid]]. Ultra Magnus turned up to rescue Daniel, and made short work of the Sweeps. {{storylink|Surprise Party}} Scourge was later possessed by the ghost of [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]], and the Sweeps briefly fell under the command of Cyclonus. {{storylink|Ghost in the Machine (G1)|Ghost in the Machine}}

[[File:Webworld Sweeps.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|left|Don't be fooled by the dynamic camera shot, they get beaten up shortly.]]
More Sweeps were unfortunately enough to be with Galvatron during a battle over [[isidrite]], and were bashed around by their leader nearly as much as by the Autobots. {{storylink|Webworld}} Cyclonus was accompanied by a number of Sweeps as he investigated strange activity on Junk. Once the [[Junkion (species)|Junkion]]s had been fried from the influence of the Quintessons, they sent Cyclonus and his men packing. {{storylink|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (episode)|The Big Broadcast of 2006}} They later helped Galvatron temporarily take possession of a [[Quintesson Journal]], at least until the Quintessons themselves arrived and took it back. {{storylink|The Quintesson Journal}}

[[File:Dweller-in-the-depths-sweep-lastmanstanding.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|A Sweep in its default state: cowering in fear of Galvatron.]]
A number of Sweeps followed Galvatron when he was tricked by the [[Quintesson]]s into releasing the dangerous [[Trans-Organic]]s sealed beneath Cybertron's surface. They didn't fare too well against the monsters, and even worse against the one known as the "[[Dweller (G1)|Dweller]]". As Galvatron fled from the beast, he threw the remaining Sweeps at its horde of [[energy vampire]]s in order to slow them down. The Sweeps all became energy vampires themselves, but were later cured by a massive power surge. {{storylink|The Dweller in the Depths}}

During a battle with the Autobots on the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]], Sweeps [[Sweep Six|Six]] and [[Sweep Seven|Seven]] made an attack run on the enemy position. {{storylink|Call of the Primitives}} The Sweeps took part in a couple of attacks on [[Japan]], but were beaten back by the Autobots both times. {{storylink|The Burden Hardest to Bear}} When the madness-inducing [[Hate Plague]] spread throughout the universe, the Sweeps were among its numerous victims. At least one of them was shot down by Galvatron as they chased him across [[Chaar]]. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2}}

{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Thief in the Night}} {{storylink|Grimlock's New Brain}} {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 1}}}}

====Japanese cartoon continuity====
=====''The Headmasters'' cartoon=====
[[File:HM6 Galvatron, Scourge and Sweeps.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|left|The one on the right is actually Scourge.]]
Peeking their heads out to see if Galvatron was still kill-crazy, two Sweeps joined Scourge in sabotaging Autobot rescue operations after [[Metamorphose]] twisted the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbot]]s into a mess. {{storylink|Approach of the Demon Meteorite}} Several Sweeps were also seen on the [[Moon (moon)|moon]] during [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]'s grand declaration of leadership. {{storylink|Return of the Immortal Emperor}}
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=====''The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers''=====
Scourge and his Sweeps were part of the Decepticon forces that attempted to steal away the [[Prime Energy Tower]] on [[Feminia]]. {{storylink|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers issue 5|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers #5}}

=====''Legends'' comic=====
[[File:Legends vol 39.jpg|thumb|upright=1.45]]
The Sweeps were caught up in [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]'s black hole explosion that caused their bodies to shrink, forcing them to become [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]]. The affected Decepticons travelled to the [[Legends World]], where they teamed up with [[Tera-Kura Co.]] {{storylink|Headmaster Chapter Prologue}} The Sweeps became part of the company's official hierarchy, working under Scourge, {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 22|Bonus Edition Vol. 22}} where Scourge with the Sweeps [[Sweep Two|2]] and [[Sweep No. 3|3]], and [[Sweep No. 5|5]], [[Sweep Six|6]], and [[Sweep Seven|7]] participated in an introductory lineup for [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]], prompting the leader to ask about the whereabouts of [[Sweep No. 4|Sweep #]][[Death|4]], which he would get [[Ghost|an answer]] moments later. {{Storylink|LG-26 Scourge Prologue}}

Relegated to janitors, the annoyed Sweeps struck a deal with [[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]] to receive [[transtector]] bodies in exchange for kidnapping [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]]. When Scourge powered himself up using Trion, the Sweeps grew jealous and swarmed his transtector in an attempt to get a piece of the cake. Their takeover backfired when the transtector overloaded and exploded, and they returned to being janitors, now supervised by a freed Trion. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 26|Bonus Edition Vol. 26}} The Sweeps were later hypnotized by [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]] into overthrowing Megatron. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 34|Bonus Edition Vol. 34}} As part of Weirdwolf's Scorponok-loyalists, they rebelled against Tera-Kura Co. and helped build [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]. During their attack on [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] for his [[transformation cog]], the Sweeps tried to attack using their numbers but got tied up by [[Nightbird (G1)|Nightbird clones]]. {{storylink|LG43 Trypticon Mobilization Chapter: Decepticon Civil War|Decepticon Civil War}}

While searching for a [[Zodiac]] on Scourge's orders, the Sweeps uncovered the Targetmaster [[Blowpipe (G1)|Blowpipe]]. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Prologue}} They used him to clone [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticons]] as part of a world domination scheme, but were stopped by Hot Rod, [[Shaoshao Li]], and a [[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]]-controlled Trypticon. While Scourge escaped, the defeated Sweeps were turned over to the police. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 44|Bonus Edition Vol. 44}} Scourge and the Sweeps later stole Blowpipe back and used him to clone Sweep Seven, creating an army they used to scour the city for [[White Lune]]. They eventually cornered her only to be defeated by Hot Rod, Kup, Blurr and their Targetmaster partners, after which they were punished by having to dress up as [[Santa Claus]] and hand out presents. {{storylink|TF Legends Late Xmas Present Chapter|Late Xmas Present Chapter}}

====''Wings Universe''====
{{Wingsnote}}
The Sweeps possessed a limited form of the Insecticon cloning ability, thus accounting for the seemingly limitless number observed. {{storylink|The Transformers Menagerie issue 3|Menagerie #3}}

Cyclonus, Scourge, and his Sweeps surrounded an [[Autobot shuttle]] during a surprise attack. They temporarily lost track of the shuttle when it disappeared into a nebula, but eventually found it again and blasted their way into it. Unfortunately, what they found inside was five ''very'' angry [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], who promptly tore the Sweeps apart. {{storylink|Wings of Honor}}

[[Serpentor]] was created from the discarded body of a Sweep. {{storylink|A Common Foe|Serpent O.R.'s ''Wings Universe'' profile}}

====Ask Vector Prime====
In an unstable [[Iocus]] reality engineered by the machinations of [[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]] and [[gbwiki:Gong|Gong]] wherein the [[Unicron War]] played out with [[GoBot]]s involved, the Sweeps were built off of [[Deadlift]]'s template instead, transforming into [[Dirt Boss (ROTF)|green forklift]]s. {{storylink|Echoes and Fragments}}

===Marvel coloring books===
{{groupstub|{{storylink|Hot Rod's Escape}}}}

===Marvel Comics continuity===
Following the Decepticons' unsuccessful attempt at invading [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] in the year [[2005]], several Decepticon troopers were discarded and left adrift in space. The Sweeps were created by Unicron from these Decepticons' bodes to be a pack of hunters for the sole purpose of hunting Autobots and their human allies. Their leader was Scourge. {{storylink|The Transformers Universe|Scourge's ''Universe'' profile}} {{storylink|The Planet-Eater!}} On their first mission, the Sweeps followed [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] to Cybertron, and watched on as their leader killed [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]]. {{storylink|Judgment Day!}} The Sweeps next joined Galvatron when he attacked the [[Junkion (planet)|planet of Junk]] to snatch away the [[Matrix of Leadership]] from [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]. Four of their members ensnared Ultra Magnus in some energy lassos and drew the Autobot leader to quarters before taking off. {{storylink|The Final Battle!}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:Dreamwave sweeps.jpg|thumb|upright=0.7|Izzy wizzy, let's get busy!]]
Created by Unicron before he entered a period of hibernation and released into space to seek out information, the "first wave" split up and headed in different directions to cover as much of the galaxy as possible. The "alpha drone" (a.k.a. Scourge, or the "first herald") discovered Cybertron in the middle of the [[Great Shutdown]] and awoke [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] for study, only for this act to lead to his own capture. Later, Unicron began work on a second, improved wave of drones, this time [[Cyclonus's Armada|resembling]] (and presumably including) [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]]. {{storylink|Generation 1 issue 0|Generation 1 #0}}
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===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
[[File:GIJoeVsTFII3 Sweeps.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4]]
In a dystopian future where the Decepticons had conquered Earth, Sweeps patrolled the ruins of [[New York City]]. They discovered a group of time-displaced [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joes]] and [[Cobra]] members, but were taken out by the [[Dreadnok]]s. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 3|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #3}} Some time after that timeline was averted via [[time travel]], the Sweeps were seen among [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]]'s forces on Cybertron, fighting back against a combined Autobot/[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] strike force. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 5|The Art of War #5}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
[[File:Sweeps created Rebirth.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|right]]
On [[Gorlam Prime]], [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]] tossed the dying [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] into a [[solar pool]] and using the power of the [[Darkness (G1)|Heart of Darkness]], brought him back to full strength. The pool, which also contained the remains of denizens from the [[Dead Universe]], reformatted the bodies into clones of Scourge, who would be their master. Galvatron was incensed that the Sweeps were not created in ''his'' image. Scourge, his Sweeps, and [[Cyclonus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Cyclonus]] then began to aid Galvatron on his new quest. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 14|Rebirth}} Their first mission was to scour Gorlam Prime for its inhabitants, who had disappeared without a trace. While Galvatron, Scourge, and Cyclonus went underground and found [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]], the Sweeps were apparently all busy searching other parts of the planet. {{storylink|Heart of Darkness issue 1|Heart of Darkness #1}}

The Sweeps accompanied Galvatron as he traveled the galaxy raising the dead to form an army with which to oppose [[D-Void]]. Among the many planets they visited was [[Spindrift]]. {{storylink|Heart of Darkness issue 3|Heart of Darkness #3}} They were present when Galvatron fought [[Nova Prime|Nemesis Prime]] on the planet [[Dykayra]], and several of them were killed when Scourge ordered them to attack D-Void-powered menace. {{storylink|Heart of Darkness issue 4|Heart of Darkness #4}} Over time, members of Galvatron's undead army were gradually turned into additional Sweeps until the army consisted of nothing but identical soldiers, a change likely brought about by the Heart of Darkness. {{storylink|A Better Tomorrow}}

[[File:3 Sweeps Transformers Infestations 1.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.3]]
In a universe where a [[zombie]] virus collectively called [[Undermind]] was attempting to spread to other universes, four portals opened that depicted scenes from four separate universes. In one of these portals, an infected Sweep or two was seen amongst zombified robots and humans. {{storylink|Infestation issue 1|Infestation #1}} The infection had occurred when Galvatron's ship encountered a space-time anomaly on its way to [[Earth]]. He ordered three Sweeps to retrieve a frozen chunk of wreckage that had been flung from the anomaly, but when it was brought on board, zombie humans and robots erupted from it, infecting the three Sweeps. Eventually, the ship crash-landed on Earth, where the infected Sweeps scattered through [[Las Vegas]]. {{storylink|The Transformers: Infestation issue 1|The Transformers: Infestation #1}}

[[File:Sweeps vehicle modes Out of the Silent Planet.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.5]]
After the zombie threat had been dealt with, Galvatron took his army with him to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], their first line of defense against D-Void. As the Sweeps were sent out to scout the planet, one of them discovered [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rodimus]] and [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]]. Noting that they were [[Slingshot (weapon)|armed]], he broke Galvatron's orders by engaging the Autobots, and was subsequently shot down by Wheelie. Galvatron used the Darkness to heal the Sweep's injuries and scolded him, telling him that all Transformers needed to work together. The other Sweeps then tried and failed to stop Rodimus's starship from leaving Cybertron. {{storylink|Heart of Darkness issue 4|Heart of Darkness #4}} {{storylink|Space Opera Act 2: Out of the Silent Planet|Out of the Silent Planet}}

[[File:Voracious Sweeps Lamentations.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.5]]
Under the command of Cyclonus, a large number of Sweeps invaded [[Kimia Facility]] in order to take control of it for Galvatron's use. Their numbers easily overwhelmed the Autobot defenders, and some of them were even seen ''eating'' their enemies. Meanwhile, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] arrived on Cybertron but refused to join Galvatron's army, and several Sweeps were sent to destroy him and his landing party. They were all killed, and [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ironhide]] used one of the corpses to clobber Galvatron. {{storylink|Chaos Part One: Lamentations|Lamentations}} While a number of Sweeps defended Kimia from aerial Autobot forces, most stayed behind with Galvatron until Wheelie tried to snipe him only to kill a Sweep instead. An enraged Galvatron sent his entire Sweep army at him and [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]], who in turn called for reinforcements, leading to a large-scale battle between the Sweeps and Optimus Prime's troops. Wheelie and Cliffjumper were almost overrun, but were suddenly saved by [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]]. {{storylink|Chaos Part Two: Numbers|Numbers}}

Megatron, heavily upgraded and very unhappy, took on hundreds and hundreds of Sweeps on his own with little trouble. Together with Megatron's Decepticon forces, the entire Sweep army then came under the influence of D-Void, causing them to combine into an enormous monster. {{storylink|Chaos Part Three: Kings|Kings}} Megatron challenged this "[[Deceptigod]]", blowing huge chunks of Sweeps off its body with his blasts and ultimately defeating it. When Galvatron gave up the Heart of Darkness and D-Void began to enter the universe, the Sweeps began disintegrating and returned to being dead. {{storylink|Chaos Part Four: Genesis|Genesis}}

[[File:Dead Sweeps the Death of Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=0.5|right]]
After Galvatron was defeated and Cybertron was "reset" into a primordial state, Sweep corpses could be found littering the planet. {{storylink|Transformers: The Death of Optimus Prime|The Death of Optimus Prime}} The less-than-balanced [[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]] used some of them as stress relief, mutilating the dead bodies and stringing them up on walls. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It|How to Say Goodbye and Mean It}} Later, [[Sky-Byte (RID)|Sky-Byte]] found some of them and was reminded of someone he once knew. {{storylink|A Better Tomorrow}} Megatron was carrying several Sweep heads when he reemerged months after his battle with them. {{storylink|City on Fire}}

A number of Sweeps survived the destruction of the Heart of Darkness by being sent to the Dead Universe alongside the defeated Galvatron. Falling under the command of Galvatron's superior, [[Nova Prime]], they acted as guards for his citadel. {{storylink|The Dead Are Not Enough: Dark Cybertron Chapter 7|The Dead Are Not Enough}} Orion Pax, [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rodimus]], Cyclonus, and [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] fought their way through them in their bid to rescue [[Kup (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Kup]] from Nova's clutches. {{storylink|Burning Bright: Dark Cybertron Chapter 8|Burning Bright}} The others held the Sweeps at bay while Orion dueled and ultimately killed the Prime. {{storylink|Finis Temporis: Dark Cybertron Chapter 9|Finis Temporis}}

A number of the deceased Sweeps on Cybertron were reanimated by [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] using a combination of newborn [[spark]]s and [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]'s corrupted energon. Bludgeon had them attack [[Barricade (IDW)|Barricade]]'s delivery of [[Caminus (planet)|Camien]] sparks to [[Alyon]], but they were fought off and destroyed by the escorting [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]]. {{storylink|The Transformers: Redemption|Redemption}} Bludgeon continued to reanimate Sweeps, mutating their sparks until they could be used to activate Trypticon's [[brain module]]. {{storylink|The Transformers: Salvation|Salvation}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
During the time of the [[Builder of Cybertron|Builders]], they commonly used Sweeps as transports. One discarded Sweep was found in a boneyard by the [[Ex-Bot (BW)|Ex-Bots]], and when its mind turned out to be impossible to recover, they lobotomized it and remodeled it into the [[Ex-Jet]]. {{storylink|Derailment}}

==Commercial appearances==
A Sweep could be seen battling the Autobots alongside [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] and [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] while Transformers of both factions left Cybertron to expand their war to the planet [[Nebulos]]. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Headmaster comic book|Headmaster comic book commercial}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Legends''===
The Sweeps were loyal troops under [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]. After their leader's demise, they opposed [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]'s bid to grab leadership. {{storylink|The Coronation of Starscream}}

One of the Sweeps (or possibly Scourge himself) fell victim to a bear-like Trans-Organic when Galvatron was tricked into attacking the resting grounds of the Dweller. {{storylink|Dweller in the Depths (Legends)|Dweller in the Depths}}

==Toys==
{{note|While pretty much any Scourge toy can be used as a Sweep if you like, this section will only list toys that are explicitly sold as Sweeps.}}

===''Timelines''===
[[File:Timelinestoy-SweepsWoH.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Why are all the armybuilding versions of this mold rare exclusives?]]
*'''Sweeps''' (Multipack, [[2009]])
**''Accessories:'' Six wings/blades (left and right), three yellow [[Planet X (Cybertron)|Planet X]]-style [[Cyber Key]]s

:Sweeps [[Sweep Two#Toys|Two]], [[Sweep Six#Toys|Six]] and [[Sweep Seven#Toys|Seven]] came in an [[exclusive]] three-pack at [[BotCon 2009]], all three being identical [[redeco]]s of the ''Timelines'' [[Scourge (G1)#Timelines|Scourge]] toy available at the same convention. The mold is a [[retool]] of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' [[Sideways (Armada)#Cybertron|Sideways]] with a new head, transforming into a teal and white alien spacefighter with yellow detailing. The Sweeps are armed with "battle shields" with Cyber Key-activated pop-out blades. Their wings can also detach from their ankles and also be used as blades, with both [[5 mm post|pegging]] into their hands, either with one blade in each hand, or with both blades pegging into the top and bottom of a single hand, forming a double-bladed weapon. They come with three yellow Planet X-style Cyber Keys with teal deco.

:The Sweeps were later repurposed as ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Scourge (SG)|Scourge]]. The original version of this mold was also used for the Japanese DVD-exclusive [[Noisemaze Mass Production Type Version#Galaxy Force|Noisemaze Mass Production Type Version]] and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[Ratbat (G1)#Universe (2008)|Ratbat]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/BCSweeps/sweeps.htm More information on Sweeps at TFU.info]''
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===''Generations''===
[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-Sweep.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Mustache not included.]]
*'''Armada of Cyclonus''' (Platinum Edition 3-pack, 2016)
**''Accessories'': Rifle

:Part of Hasbro's ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' offerings for 2016 intended to commemorate the 30th anniversary of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', "Decepticon Sweeps" is a retool of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Scourge (G1)/toys#Generations|Scourge]] (a redeco of whom is also included in the set) with a pre-tooled alternate head based on [[Devcon (G1)|Devcon]]. Notably, this version only replaces the front half of Scourge's head, while the rest remains unchanged. [[Fun Publications]] was unaware of and did not have access to this head when making the [[BotCon 2014]] [[Devcon (G1)#Timelines|Devcon]] figure. The figure also features transparent plastic on several parts to evoke his reformation in the movie.

:Sweeps was released as part of 3-pack with [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#ArmadaOfCyclonus|Cyclonus]] and [[Scourge (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|Scourge]], named "Armada of Cyclonus". Despite officially being touted as "available online" by Hasbro at [[BotCon 2016]], thereby implying a "shared exclusive" between multiple online retailers for the United States market (which would usually include the likes of [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]], [[BigBadToyStore]], Entertainment Earth, and [[Hasbro Toy Shop]]), it was ultimately only ever listed and stocked by two US-based online stores, namely TFSource and Scramble Core, both of whom obtain their stock through Asian vendors. The set ''did'' see a somewhat more widespread release in Hasbro's Asian markets (most notably Singapore) and, more surprisingly, was even officially released in Canada (where it was sold at [[Toys"R"Us]] stores and also made available via [[Walmart]]'s Canadian website, though never sold in stores) and the United Kingdom (where it was available via the UK [[Toys"R"Us]] website). It was also listed very early on by Amazon's Spanish subsidiary, but was ultimately never stocked by them.

:For unknown reasons, the mold was retooled to remove the head's ability to raise and lower, with the old internal mechanism replaced with solid blocks that keep it fixed at robot mode height. Furthermore, the included instructions picture [[Ratbat (G1)/toys#Generations|''Generations'' Ratbat]] rather than either Scourge or the Sweep.
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===''Legends''===
[[File:TF-LG-44-Sweep.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me body's at the cleaners!]]
*'''Sharktron & Sweeps (Sharkticon)'''<ref>The packaging says "シャークトロン&スウィープス" (Sharktron & Sweeps) in Japanese, but the accompanying English subtitle is just "Sharkticon".</ref> ([[September 30]], [[2017]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''LG44'''

:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' "Sweeps" is a redeco/retool of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Titan Master [[Fracas#Generations|Fracas]], with a new up-swept mustache face. As a Headmaster, the Sweep can transform into a head compatible with Scourge or any other Deluxe-or-larger ''Titans Return''-style figure, though it is intended for use with [[Scourge (G1)/toys#Legends|LG26 Scourge]]'s transtector, to which it is color-matched.

:The Sweep was bundled with [[Sharkticon (species)#Legends|Sharktron]], a redeco of ''Titans Return'' [[Gnaw (G1)#Generations|Gnaw]].
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===''Studio Series''===
[[File:TF-Studio-Series-86-10-Voyager-Sweep.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb| Placing him near Galvatron may get him blown off your shelf.]]
*'''Decepticon Sweep''' (Voyager Class, [[2021]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''86-10'''
**''Accessories'': [[Fire Blast effect]], blaster, "Heralds of Unicron" backdrop
:Released to commemorate the 35th anniversary of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', ''[[Studio Series]]'' "Decepticon Sweep" is a redeco and minor retool of [[Scourge (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Scourge]]. The Sweep has multiple [[5 mm post|5 mm ports]] on their body and 3 mm posts at the barrel of their blasters to facilitate the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]]. Their helmet in robot mode also has a 3 mm post on the front.

:The Sweep's main molding difference from Scourge is that the open left hand sculpted on Scourge is switched to Sweep's right hand, which shows off their gaudy pink fingernails. Additionally, the Sweep comes with a different fire blast effect compared to ''Studio Series'' Scourge. They include the same blaster accessory as Scourge, which can still be attached to the side of their vehicle mode. The range of movement in the Sweep's hips is limited by the sculpting of the sides of their pelvis, which can also scrape the paint that completely coats their thighs if not handled carefully.

:The Sweep also features a second vehicle mode configuration in their instructions to replicate the [[:File:TVM0287Sweeps.jpg|occassional moments]] in animation and artwork where their heads would be visible in vehicle mode. To achieve this, their whole vehicle mode shell needs to be opened; the armature that their head assembly is on needs to be extended up, and as you bring the shell halves back together, the back panel attached to the head assembly tabs into both of their "engines." As an additional feature, one can also fold the faux engine piece on the back of their head down to give them neck articulation.

:According to the [[August 13]] [[Hasbro Pulse#Fan First Friday|Fan First Friday]], the Sweep's color scheme is closer to Scourge's original toy deco, while the ''Studio Series'' Scourge figure has a more cartoon accurate deco.
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==Notes==
*One of the great continuity problems within the G1 animated series concerns the minions of Unicron. Namely, Cyclonus, Scourge, and the Sweeps. The issue stems from the original script never specifying which Decepticons were thrown off Astrotrain and remade into Galvatron's followers, essentially rendering them [[generic]]s. As the third-season episodes were most likely made using the script and not the as-yet-unfinished film, the Insecticons regularly reappeared in later episodes as well as later on in the movie itself. Much scuttlebutt has been made about who has been turned into whom, but ultimately, it falls on the viewer to decide who were the genuine article and who were Decepticons that simply looked like these characters.
*As generic characters, the Sweeps had no regular actors in the Generation 1 cartoon, and were voiced by whatever actors happened to already be performing set roles in any given episode. Those listed above are the ones that get clearly identifiable speaking lines; other times, the Sweeps' lines were delivered by actors speaking as a group or as {{w|walla}}, some only choked out one or two words, and some just screamed. By and large, most Sweep performances tended towards a rasping, whispery voice.
*In the Chinese dub, due to incorrect translation, some of the Sweeps were given their own names: “滑板” ("Skateboard") in "[[Fight or Flee (episode)|Fight or Flee]]", “扫雷器” ("Minesweeper") in "[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 2]]", “碎壳” ("Broken Shell") in "[[Secret Files of Teletraan II]]". This is not [[The Transformers: The Movie/dubs#Televideo|the first time]].

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Sweeps''' (スウィープス ''Suwīpusu'')
*''Italian:'' '''Incrociatori'''
*''Mandarin:'' '''Sǎodàng Duì''' (China, 扫荡队, "Sweep Team")

==References==
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:''Sweeps are [[Decepticon]]s from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:TVM0287Sweeps.jpg|thumb|upright=1.95|Noticeably not involved in a heart-warming musical number with Dick van Dyke and Julie Andrews.]]
'''Sweeps''' are the minions of [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] created by [[Unicron]]. Sweeps are visually indistinguishable from Scourge himself, although Sweeps do not necessarily have identical voices. While only a few are seen initially during Unicron's threat, there appears to be an inexhaustible supply of them later on. That's actually a good thing, as [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] tends to shoot them.

Like, all the time.

Sweeps with known defined personalities and identifiers are:
*[[Sweep Two]]
*[[Sweep No. 3|Sweep Three]]
*[[Sweep No. 4|Sweep Four]]
*[[Sweep No. 5|Sweep Five]]
*[[Sweep Six]]
*[[Sweep Seven]].

{{quote|Dumb Sweep.|[[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]] calling the kettle black|"[[Webworld]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Neil Ross]] ("[[Five Faces of Darkness]]" and "[[The Dweller in the Depths]]"), [[Corey Burton]], [[Frank Welker]], [[Ed Gilbert]] ("[[Five Faces of Darkness]]") [[Jerry Houser]], [[Beau Weaver]], [[Paul Eiding]] ("[[Starscream's Ghost]]"), [[Chris Latta]] ("[[Ghost in the Machine (G1)|Ghost in the Machine]]"), [[Aron Kincaid]], [[Dick Gautier]] ("[[Webworld]]"), [[Jack Angel]] ("[[Webworld]]", "[[The Dweller in the Depths]]" and "[[Call of the Primitives]]") and multiple others, see Notes (English), [[Yoku Shioya]] (Japanese)|[[Holger Schwiers]], [[Reinhard Brock]], [[Imo Heite]], [[Hans-Rainer Müller]], [[Ulrich Bernsdorff]], [[Gerhard Acktun]], [[Bernd Simon]], [[Gernot Duda]], [[Thomas Rau]], [[Gerd Wiedenhofen]] (German), [[Albert Augier]], [[Serge Bourrier]], [[Henry Djanik]], [[Francis Lax]], [[Bruno Magne]], [[Frédéric Cerdal]], (European French), [[João Francisco Turelli]] (Portuguese, "The Movie" VHS dub), [[Older Cazarré]] (Portuguese, most of season 3), [[André Belizar]] (Portuguese, "Five Faces of Darkness, Part 2"), [[Nilton Valério]] (Portuguese, "Five Faces of Darkness, Part 3"), [[Paulo Flores]] (Portuguese, "Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4 - 5"), [[Isaac Schneider]] (Portuguese, "Ghost in the Machine")}}

[[File:TFTM-Scourgeformed.jpg|upright=1.55|thumb]]
Two Sweeps were created by Unicron from the fallen Decepticons [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]] and [[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]], though seconds later there were suddenly more of them. They soon followed [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] to [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]], where one Sweep was destroyed by the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]]' [[fire-breath]]. The [[Autobot]]s fled the city, but Galvatron's troops followed suit, and the Sweeps killed [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]] on the [[Junkion (planet)|planet of Junk]]. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}

{{note|The Sweeps' involvement in these events, or events mostly similar, was also chronicled in the comic mini-series ''[[Transformers: The Animated Movie]]'' and the Special Edition The Transformers: The Movie extra page of "[[Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe]]".}}

[[File:FFOD3 Sweeps.JPG|upright=1.55|thumb|left|A rare moment of not being shot by Galvatron.]]
After Galvatron's defeat at the hands of [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]], the Sweeps followed Scourge and [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] in their search for him. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1}} They eventually discovered him on the planet of [[Thrull]], only to be attacked by their crazed leader. Galvatron sent every single Sweep crashing into the planet's plasma pits, and the only one that fought back did no damage whatsoever to his leader. They all survived, though, and followed Galvatron's commands after he regained his senses (kind of). {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 2}}

One of them got shot in the face by [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]], and promptly crashed into a storm on the surface of [[Jupiter]], screaming all the way down. As this Sweep died an agonizing death, the last thing he likely heard was his own commander calling him a big baby. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 3}} Next, Galvatron led the Sweeps to the planet [[Goo 8739B|Goo]] and ordered them to fire on all Decepticons who were following the [[Quintesson]]s instead of him. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4}} After Galvatron joined forces with the Quintessons, the Sweeps participated in an all-out attack on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. [[Slingshot (G1)|Slingshot]] sent one of them spinning out of control, causing a bunch of them to crash into each other (and Cyclonus). {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5}}

[[File:StarscreamsGhost Sweeps.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|"They're mongrels. No spots! No spots at all!"]]
Some Sweeps were part of the Decepticon armada that pursued an Autobot ship. They pursued the ship to an [[Autobot Mausoleum]], where they were fought off by the resurrected [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]. {{storylink|Dark Awakening (episode)|Dark Awakening}} Much later, three Sweeps hunted the Decepticon exile [[Octane]] alongside Scourge and Cyclonus, and cornered him in a [[Decepticon Crypt|crypt]] on Cybertron. When Scourge ordered the Sweeps to enter the crypt, all three cowards refused to be the first one in, until Cyclonus got fed up with it and offered to fight whoever was the last one in. The Sweeps were suddenly very quick on their feet after that. {{storylink|Starscream's Ghost}}

Cyclonus and Scourge were accompanied by some Sweeps when they followed [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]] and [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] to a [[Lost Cybertronian Storage Asteroid|storage asteroid]]. Ultra Magnus turned up to rescue Daniel, and made short work of the Sweeps. {{storylink|Surprise Party}} Scourge was later possessed by the ghost of [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]], and the Sweeps briefly fell under the command of Cyclonus. {{storylink|Ghost in the Machine (G1)|Ghost in the Machine}}

[[File:Webworld Sweeps.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|left|Don't be fooled by the dynamic camera shot, they get beaten up shortly.]]
More Sweeps were unfortunately enough to be with Galvatron during a battle over [[isidrite]], and were bashed around by their leader nearly as much as by the Autobots. {{storylink|Webworld}} Cyclonus was accompanied by a number of Sweeps as he investigated strange activity on Junk. Once the [[Junkion (species)|Junkion]]s had been fried from the influence of the Quintessons, they sent Cyclonus and his men packing. {{storylink|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (episode)|The Big Broadcast of 2006}} They later helped Galvatron temporarily take possession of a [[Quintesson Journal]], at least until the Quintessons themselves arrived and took it back. {{storylink|The Quintesson Journal}}

[[File:Dweller-in-the-depths-sweep-lastmanstanding.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|A Sweep in its default state: cowering in fear of Galvatron.]]
A number of Sweeps followed Galvatron when he was tricked by the [[Quintesson]]s into releasing the dangerous [[Trans-Organic]]s sealed beneath Cybertron's surface. They didn't fare too well against the monsters, and even worse against the one known as the "[[Dweller (G1)|Dweller]]". As Galvatron fled from the beast, he threw the remaining Sweeps at its horde of [[energy vampire]]s in order to slow them down. The Sweeps all became energy vampires themselves, but were later cured by a massive power surge. {{storylink|The Dweller in the Depths}}

During a battle with the Autobots on the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]], Sweeps [[Sweep Six|Six]] and [[Sweep Seven|Seven]] made an attack run on the enemy position. {{storylink|Call of the Primitives}} The Sweeps took part in a couple of attacks on [[Japan]], but were beaten back by the Autobots both times. {{storylink|The Burden Hardest to Bear}} When the madness-inducing [[Hate Plague]] spread throughout the universe, the Sweeps were among its numerous victims. At least one of them was shot down by Galvatron as they chased him across [[Chaar]]. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2}}

{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Thief in the Night}} {{storylink|Grimlock's New Brain}} {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 1}}}}

====Japanese cartoon continuity====
=====''The Headmasters'' cartoon=====
[[File:HM6 Galvatron, Scourge and Sweeps.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|left|The one on the right is actually Scourge.]]
Peeking their heads out to see if Galvatron was still kill-crazy, two Sweeps joined Scourge in sabotaging Autobot rescue operations after [[Metamorphose]] twisted the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbot]]s into a mess. {{storylink|Approach of the Demon Meteorite}} Several Sweeps were also seen on the [[Moon (moon)|moon]] during [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]'s grand declaration of leadership. {{storylink|Return of the Immortal Emperor}}
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=====''The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers''=====
Scourge and his Sweeps were part of the Decepticon forces that attempted to steal away the [[Prime Energy Tower]] on [[Feminia]]. {{storylink|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers issue 5|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers #5}}

=====''Legends'' comic=====
[[File:Legends vol 39.jpg|thumb|upright=1.45]]
The Sweeps were caught up in [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]'s black hole explosion that caused their bodies to shrink, forcing them to become [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]]. The affected Decepticons travelled to the [[Legends World]], where they teamed up with [[Tera-Kura Co.]] {{storylink|Headmaster Chapter Prologue}} The Sweeps became part of the company's official hierarchy, working under Scourge, {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 22|Bonus Edition Vol. 22}} where Scourge with the Sweeps [[Sweep Two|2]] and [[Sweep No. 3|3]], and [[Sweep No. 5|5]], [[Sweep Six|6]], and [[Sweep Seven|7]] participated in an introductory lineup for [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]], prompting the leader to ask about the whereabouts of [[Sweep No. 4|Sweep #]][[Death|4]], which he would get [[Ghost|an answer]] moments later. {{Storylink|LG-26 Scourge Prologue}}

Relegated to janitors, the annoyed Sweeps struck a deal with [[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]] to receive [[transtector]] bodies in exchange for kidnapping [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]]. When Scourge powered himself up using Trion, the Sweeps grew jealous and swarmed his transtector in an attempt to get a piece of the cake. Their takeover backfired when the transtector overloaded and exploded, and they returned to being janitors, now supervised by a freed Trion. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 26|Bonus Edition Vol. 26}} The Sweeps were later hypnotized by [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]] into overthrowing Megatron. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 34|Bonus Edition Vol. 34}} As part of Weirdwolf's Scorponok-loyalists, they rebelled against Tera-Kura Co. and helped build [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]. During their attack on [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] for his [[transformation cog]], the Sweeps tried to attack using their numbers but got tied up by [[Nightbird (G1)|Nightbird clones]]. {{storylink|LG43 Trypticon Mobilization Chapter: Decepticon Civil War|Decepticon Civil War}}

While searching for a [[Zodiac]] on Scourge's orders, the Sweeps uncovered the Targetmaster [[Blowpipe (G1)|Blowpipe]]. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Prologue}} They used him to clone [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticons]] as part of a world domination scheme, but were stopped by Hot Rod, [[Shaoshao Li]], and a [[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]]-controlled Trypticon. While Scourge escaped, the defeated Sweeps were turned over to the police. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 44|Bonus Edition Vol. 44}} Scourge and the Sweeps later stole Blowpipe back and used him to clone Sweep Seven, creating an army they used to scour the city for [[White Lune]]. They eventually cornered her only to be defeated by Hot Rod, Kup, Blurr and their Targetmaster partners, after which they were punished by having to dress up as [[Santa Claus]] and hand out presents. {{storylink|TF Legends Late Xmas Present Chapter|Late Xmas Present Chapter}}

====''Wings Universe''====
{{Wingsnote}}
The Sweeps possessed a limited form of the Insecticon cloning ability, thus accounting for the seemingly limitless number observed. {{storylink|The Transformers Menagerie issue 3|Menagerie #3}}

Cyclonus, Scourge, and his Sweeps surrounded an [[Autobot shuttle]] during a surprise attack. They temporarily lost track of the shuttle when it disappeared into a nebula, but eventually found it again and blasted their way into it. Unfortunately, what they found inside was five ''very'' angry [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], who promptly tore the Sweeps apart. {{storylink|Wings of Honor}}

[[Serpentor]] was created from the discarded body of a Sweep. {{storylink|A Common Foe|Serpent O.R.'s ''Wings Universe'' profile}}

====Ask Vector Prime====
In an unstable [[Iocus]] reality engineered by the machinations of [[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]] and [[gbwiki:Gong|Gong]] wherein the [[Unicron War]] played out with [[GoBot]]s involved, the Sweeps were built off of [[Deadlift]]'s template instead, transforming into [[Dirt Boss (ROTF)|green forklift]]s. {{storylink|Echoes and Fragments}}

===Marvel coloring books===
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===Marvel Comics continuity===
Following the Decepticons' unsuccessful attempt at invading [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] in the year [[2005]], several Decepticon troopers were discarded and left adrift in space. The Sweeps were created by Unicron from these Decepticons' bodes to be a pack of hunters for the sole purpose of hunting Autobots and their human allies. Their leader was Scourge. {{storylink|The Transformers Universe|Scourge's ''Universe'' profile}} {{storylink|The Planet-Eater!}} On their first mission, the Sweeps followed [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] to Cybertron, and watched on as their leader killed [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]]. {{storylink|Judgment Day!}} The Sweeps next joined Galvatron when he attacked the [[Junkion (planet)|planet of Junk]] to snatch away the [[Matrix of Leadership]] from [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]. Four of their members ensnared Ultra Magnus in some energy lassos and drew the Autobot leader to quarters before taking off. {{storylink|The Final Battle!}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:Dreamwave sweeps.jpg|thumb|upright=0.7|Izzy wizzy, let's get busy!]]
Created by Unicron before he entered a period of hibernation and released into space to seek out information, the "first wave" split up and headed in different directions to cover as much of the galaxy as possible. The "alpha drone" (a.k.a. Scourge, or the "first herald") discovered Cybertron in the middle of the [[Great Shutdown]] and awoke [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] for study, only for this act to lead to his own capture. Later, Unicron began work on a second, improved wave of drones, this time [[Cyclonus's Armada|resembling]] (and presumably including) [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]]. {{storylink|Generation 1 issue 0|Generation 1 #0}}
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===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
[[File:GIJoeVsTFII3 Sweeps.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4]]
In a dystopian future where the Decepticons had conquered Earth, Sweeps patrolled the ruins of [[New York City]]. They discovered a group of time-displaced [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joes]] and [[Cobra]] members, but were taken out by the [[Dreadnok]]s. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 3|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #3}} Some time after that timeline was averted via [[time travel]], the Sweeps were seen among [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]]'s forces on Cybertron, fighting back against a combined Autobot/[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] strike force. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 5|The Art of War #5}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
[[File:Sweeps created Rebirth.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|right]]
On [[Gorlam Prime]], [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]] tossed the dying [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] into a [[solar pool]] and using the power of the [[Darkness (G1)|Heart of Darkness]], brought him back to full strength. The pool, which also contained the remains of denizens from the [[Dead Universe]], reformatted the bodies into clones of Scourge, who would be their master. Galvatron was incensed that the Sweeps were not created in ''his'' image. Scourge, his Sweeps, and [[Cyclonus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Cyclonus]] then began to aid Galvatron on his new quest. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 14|Rebirth}} Their first mission was to scour Gorlam Prime for its inhabitants, who had disappeared without a trace. While Galvatron, Scourge, and Cyclonus went underground and found [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]], the Sweeps were apparently all busy searching other parts of the planet. {{storylink|Heart of Darkness issue 1|Heart of Darkness #1}}

The Sweeps accompanied Galvatron as he traveled the galaxy raising the dead to form an army with which to oppose [[D-Void]]. Among the many planets they visited was [[Spindrift]]. {{storylink|Heart of Darkness issue 3|Heart of Darkness #3}} They were present when Galvatron fought [[Nova Prime|Nemesis Prime]] on the planet [[Dykayra]], and several of them were killed when Scourge ordered them to attack D-Void-powered menace. {{storylink|Heart of Darkness issue 4|Heart of Darkness #4}} Over time, members of Galvatron's undead army were gradually turned into additional Sweeps until the army consisted of nothing but identical soldiers, a change likely brought about by the Heart of Darkness. {{storylink|A Better Tomorrow}}

[[File:3 Sweeps Transformers Infestations 1.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.3]]
In a universe where a [[zombie]] virus collectively called [[Undermind]] was attempting to spread to other universes, four portals opened that depicted scenes from four separate universes. In one of these portals, an infected Sweep or two was seen amongst zombified robots and humans. {{storylink|Infestation issue 1|Infestation #1}} The infection had occurred when Galvatron's ship encountered a space-time anomaly on its way to [[Earth]]. He ordered three Sweeps to retrieve a frozen chunk of wreckage that had been flung from the anomaly, but when it was brought on board, zombie humans and robots erupted from it, infecting the three Sweeps. Eventually, the ship crash-landed on Earth, where the infected Sweeps scattered through [[Las Vegas]]. {{storylink|The Transformers: Infestation issue 1|The Transformers: Infestation #1}}

[[File:Sweeps vehicle modes Out of the Silent Planet.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.5]]
After the zombie threat had been dealt with, Galvatron took his army with him to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], their first line of defense against D-Void. As the Sweeps were sent out to scout the planet, one of them discovered [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rodimus]] and [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]]. Noting that they were [[Slingshot (weapon)|armed]], he broke Galvatron's orders by engaging the Autobots, and was subsequently shot down by Wheelie. Galvatron used the Darkness to heal the Sweep's injuries and scolded him, telling him that all Transformers needed to work together. The other Sweeps then tried and failed to stop Rodimus's starship from leaving Cybertron. {{storylink|Heart of Darkness issue 4|Heart of Darkness #4}} {{storylink|Space Opera Act 2: Out of the Silent Planet|Out of the Silent Planet}}

[[File:Voracious Sweeps Lamentations.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.5]]
Under the command of Cyclonus, a large number of Sweeps invaded [[Kimia Facility]] in order to take control of it for Galvatron's use. Their numbers easily overwhelmed the Autobot defenders, and some of them were even seen ''eating'' their enemies. Meanwhile, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] arrived on Cybertron but refused to join Galvatron's army, and several Sweeps were sent to destroy him and his landing party. They were all killed, and [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ironhide]] used one of the corpses to clobber Galvatron. {{storylink|Chaos Part One: Lamentations|Lamentations}} While a number of Sweeps defended Kimia from aerial Autobot forces, most stayed behind with Galvatron until Wheelie tried to snipe him only to kill a Sweep instead. An enraged Galvatron sent his entire Sweep army at him and [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]], who in turn called for reinforcements, leading to a large-scale battle between the Sweeps and Optimus Prime's troops. Wheelie and Cliffjumper were almost overrun, but were suddenly saved by [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]]. {{storylink|Chaos Part Two: Numbers|Numbers}}

Megatron, heavily upgraded and very unhappy, took on hundreds and hundreds of Sweeps on his own with little trouble. Together with Megatron's Decepticon forces, the entire Sweep army then came under the influence of D-Void, causing them to combine into an enormous monster. {{storylink|Chaos Part Three: Kings|Kings}} Megatron challenged this "[[Deceptigod]]", blowing huge chunks of Sweeps off its body with his blasts and ultimately defeating it. When Galvatron gave up the Heart of Darkness and D-Void began to enter the universe, the Sweeps began disintegrating and returned to being dead. {{storylink|Chaos Part Four: Genesis|Genesis}}

[[File:Dead Sweeps the Death of Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=0.5|right]]
After Galvatron was defeated and Cybertron was "reset" into a primordial state, Sweep corpses could be found littering the planet. {{storylink|Transformers: The Death of Optimus Prime|The Death of Optimus Prime}} The less-than-balanced [[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]] used some of them as stress relief, mutilating the dead bodies and stringing them up on walls. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It|How to Say Goodbye and Mean It}} Later, [[Sky-Byte (RID)|Sky-Byte]] found some of them and was reminded of someone he once knew. {{storylink|A Better Tomorrow}} Megatron was carrying several Sweep heads when he reemerged months after his battle with them. {{storylink|City on Fire}}

A number of Sweeps survived the destruction of the Heart of Darkness by being sent to the Dead Universe alongside the defeated Galvatron. Falling under the command of Galvatron's superior, [[Nova Prime]], they acted as guards for his citadel. {{storylink|The Dead Are Not Enough: Dark Cybertron Chapter 7|The Dead Are Not Enough}} Orion Pax, [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rodimus]], Cyclonus, and [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] fought their way through them in their bid to rescue [[Kup (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Kup]] from Nova's clutches. {{storylink|Burning Bright: Dark Cybertron Chapter 8|Burning Bright}} The others held the Sweeps at bay while Orion dueled and ultimately killed the Prime. {{storylink|Finis Temporis: Dark Cybertron Chapter 9|Finis Temporis}}

A number of the deceased Sweeps on Cybertron were reanimated by [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] using a combination of newborn [[spark]]s and [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]'s corrupted energon. Bludgeon had them attack [[Barricade (IDW)|Barricade]]'s delivery of [[Caminus (planet)|Camien]] sparks to [[Alyon]], but they were fought off and destroyed by the escorting [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]]. {{storylink|The Transformers: Redemption|Redemption}} Bludgeon continued to reanimate Sweeps, mutating their sparks until they could be used to activate Trypticon's [[brain module]]. {{storylink|The Transformers: Salvation|Salvation}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
During the time of the [[Builder of Cybertron|Builders]], they commonly used Sweeps as transports. One discarded Sweep was found in a boneyard by the [[Ex-Bot (BW)|Ex-Bots]], and when its mind turned out to be impossible to recover, they lobotomized it and remodeled it into the [[Ex-Jet]]. {{storylink|Derailment}}

==Commercial appearances==
A Sweep could be seen battling the Autobots alongside [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] and [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] while Transformers of both factions left Cybertron to expand their war to the planet [[Nebulos]]. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Headmaster comic book|Headmaster comic book commercial}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Legends''===
The Sweeps were loyal troops under [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]. After their leader's demise, they opposed [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]'s bid to grab leadership. {{storylink|The Coronation of Starscream}}

One of the Sweeps (or possibly Scourge himself) fell victim to a bear-like Trans-Organic when Galvatron was tricked into attacking the resting grounds of the Dweller. {{storylink|Dweller in the Depths (Legends)|Dweller in the Depths}}

==Toys==
{{note|While pretty much any Scourge toy can be used as a Sweep if you like, this section will only list toys that are explicitly sold as Sweeps.}}

===''Timelines''===
[[File:Timelinestoy-SweepsWoH.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Why are all the armybuilding versions of this mold rare exclusives?]]
*'''Sweeps''' (Multipack, [[2009]])
**''Accessories:'' Six wings/blades (left and right), three yellow [[Planet X (Cybertron)|Planet X]]-style [[Cyber Key]]s

:Sweeps [[Sweep Two#Toys|Two]], [[Sweep Six#Toys|Six]] and [[Sweep Seven#Toys|Seven]] came in an [[exclusive]] three-pack at [[BotCon 2009]], all three being identical [[redeco]]s of the ''Timelines'' [[Scourge (G1)#Timelines|Scourge]] toy available at the same convention. The mold is a [[retool]] of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' [[Sideways (Armada)#Cybertron|Sideways]] with a new head, transforming into a teal and white alien spacefighter with yellow detailing. The Sweeps are armed with "battle shields" with Cyber Key-activated pop-out blades. Their wings can also detach from their ankles and also be used as blades, with both [[5 mm post|pegging]] into their hands, either with one blade in each hand, or with both blades pegging into the top and bottom of a single hand, forming a double-bladed weapon. They come with three yellow Planet X-style Cyber Keys with teal deco.

:The Sweeps were later repurposed as ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Scourge (SG)|Scourge]]. The original version of this mold was also used for the Japanese DVD-exclusive [[Noisemaze Mass Production Type Version#Galaxy Force|Noisemaze Mass Production Type Version]] and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[Ratbat (G1)#Universe (2008)|Ratbat]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/BCSweeps/sweeps.htm More information on Sweeps at TFU.info]''
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===''Generations''===
[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-Sweep.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Mustache not included.]]
*'''Armada of Cyclonus''' (Platinum Edition 3-pack, 2016)
**''Accessories'': Rifle

:Part of Hasbro's ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' offerings for 2016 intended to commemorate the 30th anniversary of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', "Decepticon Sweeps" is a retool of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Scourge (G1)/toys#Generations|Scourge]] (a redeco of whom is also included in the set) with a pre-tooled alternate head based on [[Devcon (G1)|Devcon]]. Notably, this version only replaces the front half of Scourge's head, while the rest remains unchanged. [[Fun Publications]] was unaware of and did not have access to this head when making the [[BotCon 2014]] [[Devcon (G1)#Timelines|Devcon]] figure. The figure also features transparent plastic on several parts to evoke his reformation in the movie.

:Sweeps was released as part of 3-pack with [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#ArmadaOfCyclonus|Cyclonus]] and [[Scourge (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|Scourge]], named "Armada of Cyclonus". Despite officially being touted as "available online" by Hasbro at [[BotCon 2016]], thereby implying a "shared exclusive" between multiple online retailers for the United States market (which would usually include the likes of [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]], [[BigBadToyStore]], Entertainment Earth, and [[Hasbro Toy Shop]]), it was ultimately only ever listed and stocked by two US-based online stores, namely TFSource and Scramble Core, both of whom obtain their stock through Asian vendors. The set ''did'' see a somewhat more widespread release in Hasbro's Asian markets (most notably Singapore) and, more surprisingly, was even officially released in Canada (where it was sold at [[Toys"R"Us]] stores and also made available via [[Walmart]]'s Canadian website, though never sold in stores) and the United Kingdom (where it was available via the UK [[Toys"R"Us]] website). It was also listed very early on by Amazon's Spanish subsidiary, but was ultimately never stocked by them.

:For unknown reasons, the mold was retooled to remove the head's ability to raise and lower, with the old internal mechanism replaced with solid blocks that keep it fixed at robot mode height. Furthermore, the included instructions picture [[Ratbat (G1)/toys#Generations|''Generations'' Ratbat]] rather than either Scourge or the Sweep.
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===''Legends''===
[[File:TF-LG-44-Sweep.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me body's at the cleaners!]]
*'''Sharktron & Sweeps (Sharkticon)'''<ref>The packaging says "シャークトロン&スウィープス" (Sharktron & Sweeps) in Japanese, but the accompanying English subtitle is just "Sharkticon".</ref> ([[September 30]], [[2017]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''LG44'''

:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' "Sweeps" is a redeco/retool of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Titan Master [[Fracas#Generations|Fracas]], with a new up-swept mustache face. As a Headmaster, the Sweep can transform into a head compatible with Scourge or any other Deluxe-or-larger ''Titans Return''-style figure, though it is intended for use with [[Scourge (G1)/toys#Legends|LG26 Scourge]]'s transtector, to which it is color-matched.

:The Sweep was bundled with [[Sharkticon (species)#Legends|Sharktron]], a redeco of ''Titans Return'' [[Gnaw (G1)#Generations|Gnaw]].
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===''Studio Series''===
[[File:TF-Studio-Series-86-10-Voyager-Sweep.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb| Placing him near Galvatron may get him blown off your shelf]]
*'''Decepticon Sweep''' (Voyager Class, [[2021]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''86-10'''
**''Accessories'': [[Fire Blast effect]], blaster, "Heralds of Unicron" backdrop
:Released to commemorate the 35th anniversary of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', ''[[Studio Series]]'' "Decepticon Sweep" is a redeco and minor retool of [[Scourge (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Scourge]]. The Sweep has multiple [[5 mm post|5 mm ports]] on their body and 3 mm posts at the barrel of their blasters to facilitate the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]]. Their helmet in robot mode also has a 3 mm post on the front.

:The Sweep's main molding difference from Scourge is that the open left hand sculpted on Scourge is switched to Sweep's right hand, which shows off their gaudy pink fingernails. Additionally, the Sweep comes with a different fire blast effect compared to ''Studio Series'' Scourge. They include the same blaster accessory as Scourge, which can still be attached to the side of their vehicle mode. The range of movement in the Sweep's hips is limited by the sculpting of the sides of their pelvis, which can also scrape the paint that completely coats their thighs if not handled carefully.

:The Sweep also features a second vehicle mode configuration in their instructions to replicate the [[:File:TVM0287Sweeps.jpg|occassional moments]] in animation and artwork where their heads would be visible in vehicle mode. To achieve this, their whole vehicle mode shell needs to be opened; the armature that their head assembly is on needs to be extended up, and as you bring the shell halves back together, the back panel attached to the head assembly tabs into both of their "engines." As an additional feature, one can also fold the faux engine piece on the back of their head down to give them neck articulation.

:According to the [[August 13]] [[Hasbro Pulse#Fan First Friday|Fan First Friday]], the Sweep's color scheme is closer to Scourge's original toy deco, while the ''Studio Series'' Scourge figure has a more cartoon accurate deco.
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==Notes==
*One of the great continuity problems within the G1 animated series concerns the minions of Unicron. Namely, Cyclonus, Scourge, and the Sweeps. The issue stems from the original script never specifying which Decepticons were thrown off Astrotrain and remade into Galvatron's followers, essentially rendering them [[generic]]s. As the third-season episodes were most likely made using the script and not the as-yet-unfinished film, the Insecticons regularly reappeared in later episodes as well as later on in the movie itself. Much scuttlebutt has been made about who has been turned into whom, but ultimately, it falls on the viewer to decide who were the genuine article and who were Decepticons that simply looked like these characters.
*As generic characters, the Sweeps had no regular actors in the Generation 1 cartoon, and were voiced by whatever actors happened to already be performing set roles in any given episode. Those listed above are the ones that get clearly identifiable speaking lines; other times, the Sweeps' lines were delivered by actors speaking as a group or as {{w|walla}}, some only choked out one or two words, and some just screamed. By and large, most Sweep performances tended towards a rasping, whispery voice.
*In the Chinese dub, due to incorrect translation, some of the Sweeps were given their own names: “滑板” ("Skateboard") in "[[Fight or Flee (episode)|Fight or Flee]]", “扫雷器” ("Minesweeper") in "[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 2]]", “碎壳” ("Broken Shell") in "[[Secret Files of Teletraan II]]". This is not [[The Transformers: The Movie/dubs#Televideo|the first time]].

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Sweeps''' (スウィープス ''Suwīpusu'')
*''Italian:'' '''Incrociatori'''
*''Mandarin:'' '''Sǎodàng Duì''' (China, 扫荡队, "Sweep Team")

==References==
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[[Category:Generation 1 subgroups]]
[[Category:Legends subgroups]]
[[Category:Mass-produced Transformers]]
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Flywheels

2021-08-11T13:18:12Z

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{{disambig2|the sometime Titan Master "Skytread"|the ''Beast Wars: Uprising'' Headmaster|Skytread}}
:''Flywheels is a [[Decepticon]] [[Duocon]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Flywheelsboxart.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Howitzer'd!]]

'''Flywheels''' (aka '''Skytread'''<ref name="skytread">"Skytread" is a substitute name used by Hasbro for new toys representing the ''Generation 1'' Flywheels character, ''presumably'' because the name "Flywheels" is currently not available as a [[trademark]], first used for a [[Titan Master]] figure from the [[Titans Return (toyline)|''Titans Return'' line]] released in 2016 and subsequently also for a Deluxe Class figure from the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege]]'' line released in 2018. Furthermore, it was also used in ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'', where [[Skytread]] was a [[Nebulan|Nebulon]] [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] that was binary bonded to Flywheels.</ref>) tries to keep it together and stay upbeat, he really does, but it's hard when your mind (and often your body) is literally divided in two. A split personality would be trouble enough, but to add injury to illness, Flywheels' two halves are very jealous of each other and basically hate each other's guts. They spend more time fighting one another than the Autobots. It doesn't matter whether they're unified in robot form or not, Flywheels' two halves go right on arguing, which can be disconcerting to others around him, to say the least.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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[[File:Sixshotg1marvel.jpg|upright=0.6|thumb|"Hi. We're off to do other things now... elsewhere. Without you. Bye!"]]
Flywheels was a part of [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]]'s army of Decepticons on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Upon learning the co-ordinates of the planet [[Nebulos]] from [[Zarak (G1)|Lord Zarak]], requesting the Decepticons help in ridding the [[Autobot]]s from his world, Scorponok ordered his army to lay siege to the alien planet. Flywheels was seen in jet mode as part of a battalion carrying Decepticons from their spacecraft to the surface of Nebulos, where he remained out of sight, away from the main events. {{storylink|Broken Glass!}} Later, every Decepticon on the planet left Nebulos in pursuit of the Autobots to planet Earth. {{storylink|Brothers in Armor!!}}

[[File:Zombieskalis.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.9]]
''Back on Cybertron, Flywheels appeared in a brief battle against [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]] and the [[Sparkabot]]s. He was knocked out of the air by Ultra Magnus and was captured by the [[Autobot]]s. As a prisoner, he was soon forced to fight with his captors against a horde of [[zombie]] Transformers in [[Kalis]]. Though the Autobots had taken away his blaster, Flywheels was still able to pull his own weight in destroying the encroaching horde by using his tank mode. After he realized that they were slaughtering former Autobots, Ultra Magnus ordered a cease-fire, hoping they might instead come up with the means to revert the zombies to a fully-living state. Flywheels disobeyed Ultra Magnus' order, but soon stood down when his captors threatened to blast him next. The group retreated to a nearby building, where they puzzled out that they were indeed fighting the dead, but the zombots hadn't been risen through supernatural means; rather, a powerful radio-signal was controlling the motor functions of Cybertronian corpses. With this information in mind, Flywheels led Ultra Magnus to the [[Baird Beaming Transmitter]] so they could jam the signal. Reluctantly, Ultra Magnus returned Flywheels his weapons, so that the Decepticon could watch his back while he worked on shutting down the zombies. This proved fortuitous for Magnus, as Flywheels saved his life from a zombie who had managed to sneak up on him, just as he was finishing up his task.'' {{storylink|City of Fear!}} ''Ultra Magnus then allowed Flywheels to go and get reinforcements, though he had little expectation of the Duocon's return.'' {{storylink|Legion of the Lost!}} ''Surprisingly, Flywheels did come back with [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] to give the remaining zombots a good stomping, and force his way into the inner sanctum of the crazed scientist, [[Flame (Marvel)|Flame]], responsible for the entire Kalis incident.'' {{storylink|Meltdown!}}

[[File:Catilla flywheels retreat time wars.jpg|upright=1.7|thumb]]
''He later joined the [[Mayhem Attack Squad]] and took part in their joint attack with the [[Wrecker]]s on [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] and [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]]. He was one of only three Mayhems to escape alive from the gruesome twosome's base, but was killed by Galvatron after the retreat to the Decepticons' [[Decepticon heavy transport|heavy transport]].''<ref>Although Flywheels's death is not shown, Galvatron [[:File:Galvatron flywheels.jpg|grabs him by the right arm]] during his and Megatron's assault on the Mayhems' ship, and his corpse (with the right arm torn off at the shoulder) [[:File:Time wars casualties.png|can be seen on the ground]] just before Rodimus Prime and the other Autobots intervene to save the remaining Wreckers and Mayhems. It's pretty clear what happened off-panel.</ref> {{storylink|Time Wars}}

====''Regeneration One''====
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Flywheels took part in [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]]'s attack on the [[Baird Beaming Transmitter]] in [[Kalis]], where he berated [[Ruckus (G1)|Ruckus]] for making too much noise. {{storylink|Counterpoint}}

====''Transformers '84''====
[[File:TF84 FlywheelsDullBot.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.2]]
Flywheels, along with [[Battletrap (G1)|Battletrap]] and [[Punch (G1)|Counterpunch]], was part of a Decepticon unit under [[Wingspan]]'s command. They followed the Autobots [[Fastlane]] and [[Cloudraker (G1)|Cloudraker]] to [[Earth]] in [[1017]], intent on locating the long-lost [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]. Eager for action, Flywheels and Battletrap headed off to scout the terrain, leaving Wingspan alone with Counterpunch. When the Duocons returned they found Wingspan had been ''mysteriously'' killed and, blaming the Autobots, the three Decepticons headed off to confront them. In the ensuing battle, Flywheels was able to gravely wound Cloudraker, but was in turn shot down by Fastlane. {{storylink|Transformers '84 issue 0|'84 #0}}
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===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Headmasters'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Yūki Satō]] (Japanese)|[[John Culkin]] (English, Omni Productions dub)}}
[[File:DuelAsteroid Flywheels.JPG|upright=1.1|thumb|What is this ominous light that threatens to engulf us?]]
Flywheels, alongside [[Battletrap (G1)|Battletrap]], worked under [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], who first sent them into battle when the Autobots and Decepticons were fighting over a [[Floppy disk|disk]] containing data on the [[Master Sword]]. The Duocons' double amount of vehicle modes was enough to overwhelm the Autobot [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]], and the Decepticons quickly grabbed the disk and retreated. {{storylink|The Master Sword Is in Danger!!}} Flywheels soon appeared again to defend Scorponok as he used the disk's data to manufacture the [[Zarak Shield]]. {{storylink|The Zarak Shield Turns the Tide}}

The Duocons' next mission was to hide a time bomb on the asteroid [[Juno]], so that Scorponok could blow up [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] and [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] when the two arrived for their duel. {{storylink|Duel on the Asteroid}} Flywheels later participated in the climactic battle against the Autobots at the [[Arctic|North Pole]] and retreated into space when Scorponok put his plan to destroy the [[Earth]] into motion. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}
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====''Legends'' comic====
[[File:LegendsManga Vol40 Flywheel.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4]]
In 2021, Flywheels was among Scorponok's Decepticons who battled [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress]]'s Autobots near a [[black hole]], where he got his butt handed to him by [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]]. Scorponok's detonation of the black hole caused the combatants to lose their bodies, and they were forced to convert their heads into small [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] forms and travel to the [[Legends World]] in search of new ones. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Prologue}} Flywheels joined up with the [[Astrotrain Transport Company]] for a free body, only to be enslaved by [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] until he and the other Headmasters were able to escape. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 40|Bonus Edition Vol. 40}} Now unemployed, Flywheels used his speed to pick pockets until he met [[Zarak (G1)|Zarak]], an alternate version of Scorponok from another dimension. Tempted by his offer of a new body, he figured any Scorponok was worth being loyal to and agreed to recruit additional soldiers to his cause, convincing [[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]] and Brawn to join him at his "new workplace". When Zarak moved to conquer the world, however, Flywheels was punched out by an angry Grimlock, then swatted into the distance by Zarak for daring to suggest he could help by forming Scorponok's head. {{storylink|LGEX Headmaster Set Chapter}}

Flywheels was unfortunate enough to be hanging around in [[Akihabara]] when [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] landed on top of it. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 43|Bonus Edition Vol. 43}} When Scorponok arrived in the Legends World, he had Flywheels sneak into the local [[Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department|police station]], steal the keys to the jail and break out [[Slugslinger (G1)|Slugslinger]], [[Misfire (G1)|Misfire]] and the [[Sweep (G1)|Sweeps]]. After stealing [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]]'s [[transtector]], he also broke [[Katsu Don]] out to aid in Scorponok's plan. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Finale: Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part One|Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part One}} Flywheels was on board Scorponok's [[Majin Zarak]] during the final battle for the Legends World. When the other Headmasters abandoned ship, Flywheels was apparently still on board when Scorponok and Majin Zarak were blasted into a dimensional void, trapping him as well. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Finale: Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part Two|Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part Two}}
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===''Transformers in 3-D''===
Flywheels and the Decepticon [[Clone (subgroup)|Clones]] volunteered for [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]]'s mission to make [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]]'s weekend more interesting. Whether they succeeded was never recorded. {{storylink|The Test (issue)|The Test}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:Duocons from MtMtE -8.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|"It is only logical that there will be no side-effects from this whatsoever."]]
[[Battletrap (G1)|Battletrap]] and Flywheels were created by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] as early prototypes for his [[Triple Changer]] fascination. Instead of achieving three alternating modes, however, they gained the ability to separate into two different alternate modes at once. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye#Issue #8|More Than Meets The Eye #8}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[Rules of Disengagement (issue)|''More Than Meets The Eye'' #7]]}}

Flywheels was a "twitchy [[Neoprimalism|neoprimalist]] with big feet" who suffered from a possibly made-up form of psychosomatic hyperflexia that caused him to change form when he lied. {{storylink|Rules of Disengagement (issue)|Rules of Disengagement}} During the war, he was stationed at [[Grindcore (prison)|Grindcore]], where he outfitted new prisoners such as [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] with nasty transformation-hindering [[inhibitor spike]]s. {{storylink|Speak, Memory: Part 1}}

[[File:KillAllCons-TheForagers.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4]]
At some point he was captured by the Autobots and imprisoned in [[Garrus-9]]. After [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]]'s sacking of the prison, Flywheels was allowed to leave as part of [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s crew. Not far out of the [[Elba System]], their ship was intercepted by the [[Decepticon Justice Division]]. Flywheels and [[Flame (Marvel)|Flame]] used the ship's comm system to eavesdrop on the communication between Shockwave and [[Tarn (DJD)|Tarn]], discovering that their liberator was willing to sell them all out to save himself, as pretty much everyone on the ship was on "[[The List]]" of transgressors to the Decepticon cause. When Tarn rejected the offer and began to use his weaponized voice, they cut the eavesdropping and, along with [[Scorponok (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Scorponok]], abandoned ship, figuring that ejecting themselves without direction in space presented better odds of survival. {{storylink|The Ties That Bind (issue)|The Ties That Bind}} Floating aimlessly in the direction of the [[Dark Nebula]], Flywheels began praying for salvation, which came in the form of [[Krok (G1)#2005 IDW continuity|Krok]] and [[Spinister (G1)#2005 IDW continuity|Spinister]], and their [[Weak Anthropic Principle|hijacked prisoner escort ship]]. He joined the hodge-podge crew, though he wasn't taken with their name for themselves. {{storylink|Kill All 'Cons}}

[[File:Flywheels tesarus whos afraid of the djd.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|left|Flywheels about to feel the agony of "de feet."]]
Flywheels became part of Krok's ragtag Decepticon crew along with [[Misfire (G1)|Misfire]], Spinister, and [[Crankcase (G1)|Crankcase]]. Searching for [[energon]] and supplies on the planet [[Clemency]], Flywheels mistook the still-living body of [[Fulcrum]] firstly for a miracle and then for a [[zombie]] and an affront to [[Primus]]. Once that misunderstanding had been sorted out the group then chanced upon a P-6 [[Worldsweeper]], a type of [[Starship|ship]] that Flywheels noted was famous only for "crashing". What they found on board the ship, such as aborted [[protoform]]s, disconnected [[brain module]]s and a robot apparently made out of wood was disturbing enough, but then they were contacted by the [[Decepticon Justice Division]] through Flywheels' [[communicube]] and given an ultimatum to surrender one of their number so that the other six could watch him die. As there were only six of them the group reasoned that the D.J.D. must have miscounted, until Krok discovered that the ship also contained [[Grimlock (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Grimlock]] in a [[stasis pod]]. {{storylink|Rules of Disengagement (issue)|Rules of Disengagement}}

After agreeing on the seemingly-suicidal plan to fight their way out, the Scavengers spiked Grimlock's stasis pod with [[circuit speeder]]s and left him out for the D.J.D. to find. While [[Tarn (DJD)|Tarn]] battled the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]] leader, the rest of the Decepticons tried to slip away but were ambushed in turn by the rest of the D.J.D. When Flywheels's feet proved too big for [[Tesarus (DJD)|Tesarus]] to do his usual "grind them up feet first to make the death last longer" bit, he simply stuffed the praying Flywheels into his grinder head-first, leaving only his lower half intact. After the D.J.D. abandoned the fight for a new priority target (believing their primary target, Fulcrum, was dead) the surviving Scavengers looted Flywheels's remains for spare parts and [[energon]]. Eighteen months later, what little of him was left was examined by the [[Mortilus|Necrobot]]. {{storylink|Scavengers (Part 2): Who's Afraid of the DJD?|Who's Afraid of the DJD?}}

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===''Titans Return'' marketing material===
An ancient [[Titan Master]], Skytread could team up with other bots to grant them the ability to create a clone decoy of themselves. {{storylink|#Generations|''Titans Return'' Skytread online bio}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
When the Decepticon-[[Hive (G1)|Hive]] alliance developed the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] process, [[Skytread]] and Flywheels became one of the first Headmaster pairs, escalating the conflict on Nebulos with their power. {{storylink|A Brush With Infamy–Prologue}}

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material===
[[File:Siege-Skytread-art.jpg|thumb|upright=0.6]]
Skytread was a [[Insignia/War for Cybertron Trilogy|Ground Force Black Ops Raider]], whose function was a soldier. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Siege|''Siege'' webpage}}<ref name=Siege>[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/siege ''Siege'' website]</ref> During the war for Cybertron, Skytread was stationed in [[Slaughter City]]. {{storylink|Source:Teletraan1 Data Files|''Siege'' Teletraan1 Data Files}}<ref name=Siege/>
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===2019 IDW continuity===
:*''First Appearance:'' [[The World In Your Eyes Part Two|''Transformers'' issue #2]]

[[File:TheWorldInYourEyesPart3 AscenticonGuardVolunteers.jpg|right|upright=1.6|thumb]]
Skytread was a supporter of the [[Decepticon|Ascenticons]], and attended a rally held by [[Megatron (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Megatron]] in [[Tarn (polity)#2019 IDW continuity|Tarn]]. As Megatron delivered his speech, unknown assailants attacked, seemingly trying to assassinate the Ascenticon leader before vanishing. {{storylink|The World In Your Eyes Part Two}}

Using the attack and the recent murder of [[Brainstorm (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Brainstorm]] as justification, Megatron formed his own private [[Ascenticon Guard|security force]], comprising Skytread, [[Elita One (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Elita-1]], [[Reflector (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Refraktor]], and [[Quake (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Quake]], drawing the concern of [[Security Operations]] and [[Autobot]] senator [[Optimus Prime (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Orion Pax]]. {{storylink|The World In Your Eyes Part Three}}

[[File:TheCracksBeneathYourFeetPt1 SkytreadRefraktor.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.0]]
After the murder of the newly-forged [[Rubble]] and a [[Voin]], Quake disappeared from the Guard. Rubble's mentor, [[Bumblebee (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Bumblebee]] joined the guard shortly afterwards, claiming that he wanted to be part of a solution to Cybertron's current chaotic state. While Elita-1 welcomed him, Skytread and Refraktor greeted him with hostility, obliquely threatening to "break" him if he double-crossed them. Despite Bumblebee stating that Ascenticon second-in-command [[Soundwave (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Soundwave]] had left it to Elita-1 to allow him in, Skytread became more aggressive, insulting Bumblebee for his poor record in Security Operations and his failure to keep Rubble safe, and even pushing him. Enraged, Bumblebee punched Skytread in the face. When Refraktor attempted to attack Bumblebee from behind, he received an elbow to the face before Skytread tackled Bumblebee, only for the new recruit to sweep his legs. Angered by the behaviour of her comrades, Elita-1 quickly broke up the fight. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part One}}.

As unrest continued, the Ascenticon Guard gained more recruits, including [[Barricade (IDW)|Barricade]], a former member of Security Operations who had been implicated in the murders of Rubble and the Voin. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Three}} Security Operations soon reached Ascenticon headquarters, and [[Prowl (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Prowl]] requested that he be allowed to question his former comrade. Flanked by Skytread and [[Acid Storm (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Acid Storm]], Soundwave refused. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Four}}

As Security Operations cordoned off [[Decepticon Headquarters (G1 Cybertron)|Ascenticon Headquarters]], Megatron and Soundwave discussed the truth. Brainstorm, had been killed by The Rise, a terrorist group that Megatron publicly opposed, but was actually in charge of. The Voin had witnessed the murder, and had been killed by Quake based on information from Barricade. Rubble had stumbled upon Quake, and was quickly murdered himself. Aware that Barricade's capture could expose him, Megatron ordered The Rise’s direct commander, [[Shockwave (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Shockwave]], to carry out a false-flag attack on Ascenticon Headquarters to evacuate Barricade.

[[File:TheChangeInYourNaturePt1 BumblebeeBeatsSkytread.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.2]]
As a secret member of The Rise, Skytread guarded Barricade as he prepared to be extracted, only for Bumblebee, himself secretly spying on behalf of Orion Pax, to join them. Despite his best efforts, Skytread was unable to get the spy to leave. As [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]], [[Whisper (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Visper]], and [[Storm Cloud (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Storm Cloud]] breached the building, Bumblebee attempted to stun Visper, only for Skytread to shield his fellow Riser with his body. While he lay stunned, Bumblebee attempted to fight off Visper and Sixshot, only for Skytread to recover and stun the interloper, allowing Barricade to escape. Later, Skytread was present when Megatron used the attack as justification for the Ascenticons taking a more aggressive approach, and unveiling the movement's new insignia. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Five}}

After being branded with the new insignia, Skytread was confronted by Bumblebee for his behaviour during the attack. Refusing to tell him anything, and stating that he should be thankful for stopping Sixshot from killing him, Skytread was blinded by Bumblebee's headlamp before being punched and kicked in the face. Once again, Elita-1 broke up the fight, and claimed that Skytread had saved Bumblebee's life by accidentally stunning him. Bumblebee, however, questioned how much she actually knew about her Guard. {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part One}}

After Elita-1 was removed as leader of the Guard, Soundwave promoted Skytread to the position, who quickly began sadistically flaunting his new authority over Bumblebee. In the aftermath of the [[Tether]]'s fall, Skytread ordered Bumblebee to search the ruins of a collapsed structure for survivors on his own, secretly knowing that he was sending the spy into [[Treadshot (G1)|an arranged ambush]] to be eliminated at Megatron's behest. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: All Fall Down|All Fall Down}}

[[File:Swindles AscenticonHQStandoff.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|left|]]
When [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] and her Security officers attempted to gain access to Ascenticon HQ again, Skytread confronted her personally, backed by hundreds of Ascenticons who barred their path. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: Swindle's|Swindle's}} After Quake was apprehended by Security, [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] ordered the killer paraded through the streets in chains. Skytread seeded the crowd with Ascenticon sympathizers and upon receiving Soundwave's order, had them start a riot to cover for Quake's escape. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: Prisoners|Prisoners}}

After the movement was rebranded as the Decepticons, the [[Senate]] overthrown, and Sentinel Prime killed, rumors began to spread among the now-''Decepticon'' Guard that Skytread would soon be replaced as its commander by [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]]. Skytread interrupted a meeting between Megatron and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] to announce [[Termagax]] had arrived at Decepticon HQ. {{storylink|War World: Awakenings|Awakenings}}

When word got out that a caravan of refugees was headed to [[Darkmount (Cybertron)|Darkmount]] in an attempt to escape the planet, Skytread took a squad to intercept them. They fired on the procession of Cybertronian and alien refugees alike, but were forced to retreat by the unexpected appearance of [[Dai Atlas (Zone)|Dai Atlas]]. {{storylink|Escape Part Two}} Skytread attended a meeting of Megatron's inner circle and was ordered to take a squad and free prisoners from a lightly-guarded detention center. On the way there, he was irritated when [[Nautilator]] brought up the gossip about Sixshot taking his job, which later came to pass. {{storylink|War World: Hunt|Hunt}}
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Philip Bache]] (English)|[[Cédric Ingard]] (French), [[Vlad Chiriac]] (German), [[Roberto González]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Carlos Hernández]] (Latin-American Spanish)}}

[[File:Siege-Ep3-Mirage-is-a-bad-spy.jpg|thumb|250px]]
Skytread served as part of an ambush set up for the Autobots, who were searching for the Allspark. He attacked alongside his teammates, tangling with [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] himself, yet the Autobots escaped, and [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] was buried under rubble and left for dead, leaving Skytread, [[Barricade (IDW)|Barricade]] and [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]] to report the failure back to Megatron. {{storylink|Siege episode 2}}

Skytread and Spinister were standing by in their sector when the Autobot Mirage arrived, disguised as a Decepticon and spinning the lie that he was searching for an Autobot encampment. Skytread and Spinister decided to join the hunting party, as they both desired to add to their kill count, and revealed a dozen Autobots, dead on pikes ahead of them. Both found their work amusing. However, Skytread caught onto Mirage's trick when his hologram started to fail, revealing his true Autobot status. Before he could attack, he was shot in the back by [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]]. {{storylink|Siege episode 3}} Skytread was among Decepticons that attacked Autobot Command as the ''Ark'' prepared to launch. In the battle, Skytread shot [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] off the ''Ark'' before he was knocked out by the other Autobots. {{storylink|Siege episode 6}}

[[File:oneshottwokills.jpg|thumb|left|250px| "This is the thanks I get?"]]
Horrified by Megatron's spark extraction of various Decepticons, Skytread opted to help [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]]'s team of Autobots escape from the arena. Chromia knocked him out at his request, hoping to avoid arousing suspicion. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 2}}

Skytread remained on Cybertron under Shockwave's command after Megatron and most of his forces left aboard the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]''. Skytread was part of a team that ushered the captured members of the Autobot resistance to Kaon when an injured Chromia shot the other guards from afar. A panicking Skytread pleaded to be spared, saying he had helped them, but Chromia shot him in the head anyway. Not long after, his body was destroyed when Elita-1's bombs went off, blowing up the entire area. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 6}}
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===''My Little Pony/Transformers''===
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==Commercial appearances==
[[File:FlywheelsCommercialAndSeason4Intro.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
Flywheels's appearance on the battlefield caught the Autobots by surprise when they first thought that a jet was about to crash into a tank, only for the two vehicles to transform into one robot! The element of surprise quickly wore off, however, and Flywheels had to contend with [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] pouncing on him. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Duocons and Throttlebots|Duocons and Throttlebots commercial}}
{{note|Animation from this commercial was recycled for the [[title sequence]] of [[The Rebirth|season 4]] of the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 animated series]], even though Flywheels himself didn't appear in the show.}}
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==Games==
===''The Transformers'' (PS2)===
{{Note|Flywheels is a non-playable character. He appears among the legion of Decepticon duplicates in the Autobot campaign.}}
{{storylink|The Transformers (PS2)|The Transformers}}

===''Transformers Legends''===
Flywheels and [[Black Shadow (Victory)|Black Shadow]] encountered the D.J.D. on Clemency. They both died. {{storylink|Rules of Disengagement (Legends)|Rules of Disengagement}}

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
[[File:G1-toy Flywheels.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Hey, you know what they say about guys with big feet, right?"]]
*'''Flywheels''' (Duocon, [[1987]])
**''Takara ID number:'' '''D-97'''
**''Accessories:'' "Laser cannon" pistol

:Flywheels' [[robot mode]] is made from the combination of two separate vehicles that make up his [[alternate mode]]: a maroon [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#F-4 Phantom|F-4 Phantom II fighter jet]] and a brown self-propelled howitzer of vague origin. Pressing the jet onto the tank's turret via friction-hold tabs triggers a spring-loaded [[autotransformation]] into the combined robot mode. Splitting the robot into the two vehicles is an entirely manual affair, however.

:His only robot-mode articulation is the sideways-swinging movement of his arms at the shoulder, but thankfully his rifle has a [[5 mm post]] on the back end so it can at least point forward in robot mode, even if he has to hold it like a sword to do so. The rifle can also be mounted on the tank's front end or on the underside of the jet nosecone.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Decepticon/Flywheels/flywheels.htm More information on Flywheels at TFU.info]''
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===''Generations''===
====''Titans Return''====
[[File:TF-Titans-Return-Skytread.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Oh sure, Battletrap gets a cool exclusive Voyager class and a new Legends Class toy! I lose my name! I lose my body! What do I get? A little more articulation and a little vehicle to ride around in. Huh.]]
*'''Skytread''' (Titan Master, [[2016]])
**''Accessories:'' Tank accessory

:A [[retool]] of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Horri-Bull#Generations|Terri-Bull]], Skytread (presumably renamed for [[trademark]] reasons) is a small robot who can transform into a Flywheels head that is compatible with any Deluxe-or-larger ''Titans Return'' figure. He is packaged with a small vehicle accessory redecoed from Terri-Bull's, which can form a tank for Skytread to ride in robot mode, a [[5 mm post|5mm]] gun for larger figures to wield, or combine with Skytread to form a jet. Due to the sculpt of the head mode face, it can be difficult to get Skytread himself in and out of the jet configuration.

:The gun barrels connect to the tank turret via 3mm [[C joint]]s. This allows them to pivot up and down, as well as clip onto other compatible figures.

:As with Terri-Bull, the upper portion of Skytread's legs has been installed backwards. Due to this, his legs have a problem folding down in head mode if not fixed. This appears to have been fixed in the Australian release.

:This toy also doubles as the separate ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' character [[Skytread]]. It was re-issued along with Nightbeat for the fourth wave of Titan Masters alongside [[Shuffler#Generations|Shuffler]] and [[Repugnus (G1)#Generations|Repugnus]], which unfortunately became prominent shelfwarmers.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Decepticon/TRSkytread/skytread.htm More information on ''Titans Return'' Skytread at TFU.info]''
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====''War for Cybertron: Siege''====
[[File:WFCS-Deluxe-Skytread.jpg|thumb|300px|All right! All that's left is my name... Wait, you guys don't have the trademark for the name? Damn it.]]
*'''Skytread''' (Deluxe Class, [[2018]])
**''ID number:'' '''WFC-S10'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SG-11'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 30]], [[2019]]
**''Hidden message code'': '''DUOCON'''
**''Accessories:'' "HV Electron Breacher," EM24 IR Laser Launcher" (combine to form "LRRF Suspension-Ray Super-Launcher")

:Part of the first wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Deluxe Class figures, Skytread consists of a jet and Cybertronian tank which can transform and combine to form his [[robot mode]]. He includes the "EM24 IR Laser Launcher" and the "HV Electron Breacher," two guns compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]], which can combine to form the "LRRF Suspension-Ray Super-Launcher," form his tank barrels in vehicle mode or be added to the jet mode. Unlike his fellow [[Duocon]] ''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' [[Battletrap (G1)#Generations|Battletrap]], Skytread's components do not have their own robot modes, although this results in a noticeably more stable figure. Skytread does however use the same connection port and plug system as Battletrap, allowing for mixing and matching between the four components. Skytread features far fewer battle damage paint applications than the rest of the toyline, they are all on the tank mode/lower legs. He features multiple hardpoints all over himself and his weapons to accommodate "Fire Blasts" from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions.

:Many Skytreads have an issue where the tank mode turret will not tab together properly, and there is not enough clearance to securely mount the tank barrel in position. This is due to a set of raised ridges on the inside of the legs, just above the ankle joints, that are a bit too tall and push the robot waist in tank mode up ''just'' enough to prevent proper connections. Carving these ridges down a bit will fix the issue. On some examples of the toy, the leg panels do not peg into the waist properly, though this can be amended by pressing it down with a hammer's head. Repeating this method during transformation will finally fix this issue.

:Skytread was retooled into [[Slamdance (G1)#Generations|Slamdance]].
::*''[https://youtu.be/8ySxokZ0PW0 Official conversion video at the TRANSFORMERS OFFICIAL YouTube channel]''
::*''[http://www.transformers-universe.com/i.php?ID=7463&Sprache=0 More information on Skytread at Transformers-Universe.com]''
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===''Legends''===
{{anchor|HeadmasterSet}}
[[File:TF-Legends-LG-EX-Headmaster-Set-Flywheels.jpg|thumb|"OK Takara, now you fixed my legs; where's my larger body? Oh, it's above me..."]]
*'''Headmaster Set''' ([[February 19]], [[2017]])
**''ID number'': '''LG-EX'''

:Released as a Wonder Festival 2017 exclusive, this Headmaster version of "Flywheel" is a repaint of the ''Titans Return'' mold above, without the vehicle accessory, and features extensive paint apps. Unlike the Hasbro release, this Flywheel features correctly assembled legs.

:Flywheel was released along with [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Legends|Grimlock]], [[Chromedome (G1)#HeadmasterSet|Chromedome]], [[Duros#HeadmasterSet|Hardhead]], [[Brawn (G1)/toys#Legends|Gong]], and [[Arcana#HeadmasterSet|Brainstorm]].

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==Merchandise==
===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W4RaiderSkytread.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Raider Skytread, Special Ops-Soldier''' (2019)
**'''Skytread (Plane), Special Ops-Soldier'''(2019)
***'''Wave 4: War for Cybertron: Siege II'''
***''Rarity: '''''UT'''
***''Card Number: '''''T48/T52'''
***''Stars: ''6
**'''Skytread (Tank), Special Ops-Soldier'''(2019)
***'''Wave 4: War for Cybertron: Siege II'''
***''Rarity: '''''UT'''
***''Card Number: '''''T49/T52'''
***''Stars: ''6

:Raider Skytread, Special Ops-Soldier was released as part of Wave 4 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], War for Cybertron: Siege II. In order to depict the character's Duocon origins, Skytread begins the game as two separate cards in Alt Mode, one depicting his tank half and the other depicting his plane half. Once one of the two Alt Mode cards is KO'd, his '''Revenge''' ability activates, allowing the player to combine the two Alt Mode cards into one Combiner Mode, depicting Skytread's robot mode.

:The artwork for the card is based on the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Skytread toy, with the art for both Alt Modes being reused from said toy's packaging art.
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==Notes==
*It's often speculated that Battletrap and Flywheels' names were mistakenly swapped during production, as the rollers of tank treads are not generally thought of as wheels. Their names are even swapped in the ''Headmasters'' episode "[[The Master Sword Is in Danger!!]]".
*In IDW's original G1 continuity, Flywheels is a [[Triple Changer]] as opposed to a Duocon, changing between a jet and a tank similarly to Blitzwing.
* In the ''War for Cybertron: Siege'' cartoon, Skytread has been scaled up to approximately match characters based on Voyager Class figures.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Flywheel''' (フライホイール ''Furaihoīru''), '''Skytread''' (スカイトレッド ''Sukaitoreddo'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Égjáró''' ("Skywalker")
*''Mandarin:'' '''Fēilún''' (China, 飞轮, "Flywheel"), '''Tiānjiàn''' (Taiwan ''Siege'', 天踐, "Skytread")

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Beast Wars: Uprising Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Headmasters]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Decepticons]]
[[Category:IDW (2019) Decepticons]]
[[Category:Mayhem Attack Squad]]
[[Category:Multi-component Transformers]]
[[Category:Regeneration One Decepticons]]
[[Category:The Headmasters Decepticons]]
[[Category:Titan Masters]]
[[Category:Titans Return Decepticons]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise Decepticons]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege Decepticons]]

Flywheels

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{{disambig2|the sometime Titan Master "Skytread"|the ''Beast Wars: Uprising'' Headmaster|Skytread}}
:''Flywheels is a [[Decepticon]] [[Duocon]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Flywheelsboxart.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Howitzer'd!]]

'''Flywheels''' (aka '''Skytread'''<ref name="skytread">"Skytread" is a substitute name used by Hasbro for new toys representing the ''Generation 1'' Flywheels character, ''presumably'' because the name "Flywheels" is currently not available as a [[trademark]], first used for a [[Titan Master]] figure from the [[Titans Return (toyline)|''Titans Return'' line]] released in 2016 and subsequently also for a Deluxe Class figure from the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege]]'' line released in 2018. Furthermore, it was also used in ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'', where [[Skytread]] was a [[Nebulan|Nebulon]] [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] that was binary bonded to Flywheels.</ref>) tries to keep it together and stay upbeat, he really does, but it's hard when your mind (and often your body) is literally divided in two. A split personality would be trouble enough, but to add injury to illness, Flywheels' two halves are very jealous of each other and basically hate each other's guts. They spend more time fighting one another than the Autobots. It doesn't matter whether they're unified in robot form or not, Flywheels' two halves go right on arguing, which can be disconcerting to others around him, to say the least.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
{{noteukonly}}
[[File:Sixshotg1marvel.jpg|upright=0.6|thumb|"Hi. We're off to do other things now... elsewhere. Without you. Bye!"]]
Flywheels was a part of [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]]'s army of Decepticons on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Upon learning the co-ordinates of the planet [[Nebulos]] from [[Zarak (G1)|Lord Zarak]], requesting the Decepticons help in ridding the [[Autobot]]s from his world, Scorponok ordered his army to lay siege to the alien planet. Flywheels was seen in jet mode as part of a battalion carrying Decepticons from their spacecraft to the surface of Nebulos, where he remained out of sight, away from the main events. {{storylink|Broken Glass!}} Later, every Decepticon on the planet left Nebulos in pursuit of the Autobots to planet Earth. {{storylink|Brothers in Armor!!}}

[[File:Zombieskalis.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.9]]
''Back on Cybertron, Flywheels appeared in a brief battle against [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]] and the [[Sparkabot]]s. He was knocked out of the air by Ultra Magnus and was captured by the [[Autobot]]s. As a prisoner, he was soon forced to fight with his captors against a horde of [[zombie]] Transformers in [[Kalis]]. Though the Autobots had taken away his blaster, Flywheels was still able to pull his own weight in destroying the encroaching horde by using his tank mode. After he realized that they were slaughtering former Autobots, Ultra Magnus ordered a cease-fire, hoping they might instead come up with the means to revert the zombies to a fully-living state. Flywheels disobeyed Ultra Magnus' order, but soon stood down when his captors threatened to blast him next. The group retreated to a nearby building, where they puzzled out that they were indeed fighting the dead, but the zombots hadn't been risen through supernatural means; rather, a powerful radio-signal was controlling the motor functions of Cybertronian corpses. With this information in mind, Flywheels led Ultra Magnus to the [[Baird Beaming Transmitter]] so they could jam the signal. Reluctantly, Ultra Magnus returned Flywheels his weapons, so that the Decepticon could watch his back while he worked on shutting down the zombies. This proved fortuitous for Magnus, as Flywheels saved his life from a zombie who had managed to sneak up on him, just as he was finishing up his task.'' {{storylink|City of Fear!}} ''Ultra Magnus then allowed Flywheels to go and get reinforcements, though he had little expectation of the Duocon's return.'' {{storylink|Legion of the Lost!}} ''Surprisingly, Flywheels did come back with [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] to give the remaining zombots a good stomping, and force his way into the inner sanctum of the crazed scientist, [[Flame (Marvel)|Flame]], responsible for the entire Kalis incident.'' {{storylink|Meltdown!}}

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''He later joined the [[Mayhem Attack Squad]] and took part in their joint attack with the [[Wrecker]]s on [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] and [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]]. He was one of only three Mayhems to escape alive from the gruesome twosome's base, but was killed by Galvatron after the retreat to the Decepticons' [[Decepticon heavy transport|heavy transport]].''<ref>Although Flywheels's death is not shown, Galvatron [[:File:Galvatron flywheels.jpg|grabs him by the right arm]] during his and Megatron's assault on the Mayhems' ship, and his corpse (with the right arm torn off at the shoulder) [[:File:Time wars casualties.png|can be seen on the ground]] just before Rodimus Prime and the other Autobots intervene to save the remaining Wreckers and Mayhems. It's pretty clear what happened off-panel.</ref> {{storylink|Time Wars}}

====''Regeneration One''====
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Flywheels took part in [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]]'s attack on the [[Baird Beaming Transmitter]] in [[Kalis]], where he berated [[Ruckus (G1)|Ruckus]] for making too much noise. {{storylink|Counterpoint}}

====''Transformers '84''====
[[File:TF84 FlywheelsDullBot.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.2]]
Flywheels, along with [[Battletrap (G1)|Battletrap]] and [[Punch (G1)|Counterpunch]], was part of a Decepticon unit under [[Wingspan]]'s command. They followed the Autobots [[Fastlane]] and [[Cloudraker (G1)|Cloudraker]] to [[Earth]] in [[1017]], intent on locating the long-lost [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]. Eager for action, Flywheels and Battletrap headed off to scout the terrain, leaving Wingspan alone with Counterpunch. When the Duocons returned they found Wingspan had been ''mysteriously'' killed and, blaming the Autobots, the three Decepticons headed off to confront them. In the ensuing battle, Flywheels was able to gravely wound Cloudraker, but was in turn shot down by Fastlane. {{storylink|Transformers '84 issue 0|'84 #0}}
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===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Headmasters'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Yūki Satō]] (Japanese)|[[John Culkin]] (English, Omni Productions dub)}}
[[File:DuelAsteroid Flywheels.JPG|upright=1.1|thumb|What is this ominous light that threatens to engulf us?]]
Flywheels, alongside [[Battletrap (G1)|Battletrap]], worked under [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], who first sent them into battle when the Autobots and Decepticons were fighting over a [[Floppy disk|disk]] containing data on the [[Master Sword]]. The Duocons' double amount of vehicle modes was enough to overwhelm the Autobot [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]], and the Decepticons quickly grabbed the disk and retreated. {{storylink|The Master Sword Is in Danger!!}} Flywheels soon appeared again to defend Scorponok as he used the disk's data to manufacture the [[Zarak Shield]]. {{storylink|The Zarak Shield Turns the Tide}}

The Duocons' next mission was to hide a time bomb on the asteroid [[Juno]], so that Scorponok could blow up [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] and [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] when the two arrived for their duel. {{storylink|Duel on the Asteroid}} Flywheels later participated in the climactic battle against the Autobots at the [[Arctic|North Pole]] and retreated into space when Scorponok put his plan to destroy the [[Earth]] into motion. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}
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====''Legends'' comic====
[[File:LegendsManga Vol40 Flywheel.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4]]
In 2021, Flywheels was among Scorponok's Decepticons who battled [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress]]'s Autobots near a [[black hole]], where he got his butt handed to him by [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]]. Scorponok's detonation of the black hole caused the combatants to lose their bodies, and they were forced to convert their heads into small [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] forms and travel to the [[Legends World]] in search of new ones. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Prologue}} Flywheels joined up with the [[Astrotrain Transport Company]] for a free body, only to be enslaved by [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] until he and the other Headmasters were able to escape. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 40|Bonus Edition Vol. 40}} Now unemployed, Flywheels used his speed to pick pockets until he met [[Zarak (G1)|Zarak]], an alternate version of Scorponok from another dimension. Tempted by his offer of a new body, he figured any Scorponok was worth being loyal to and agreed to recruit additional soldiers to his cause, convincing [[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]] and Brawn to join him at his "new workplace". When Zarak moved to conquer the world, however, Flywheels was punched out by an angry Grimlock, then swatted into the distance by Zarak for daring to suggest he could help by forming Scorponok's head. {{storylink|LGEX Headmaster Set Chapter}}

Flywheels was unfortunate enough to be hanging around in [[Akihabara]] when [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] landed on top of it. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 43|Bonus Edition Vol. 43}} When Scorponok arrived in the Legends World, he had Flywheels sneak into the local [[Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department|police station]], steal the keys to the jail and break out [[Slugslinger (G1)|Slugslinger]], [[Misfire (G1)|Misfire]] and the [[Sweep (G1)|Sweeps]]. After stealing [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]]'s [[transtector]], he also broke [[Katsu Don]] out to aid in Scorponok's plan. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Finale: Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part One|Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part One}} Flywheels was on board Scorponok's [[Majin Zarak]] during the final battle for the Legends World. When the other Headmasters abandoned ship, Flywheels was apparently still on board when Scorponok and Majin Zarak were blasted into a dimensional void, trapping him as well. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Finale: Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part Two|Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part Two}}
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===''Transformers in 3-D''===
Flywheels and the Decepticon [[Clone (subgroup)|Clones]] volunteered for [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]]'s mission to make [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]]'s weekend more interesting. Whether they succeeded was never recorded. {{storylink|The Test (issue)|The Test}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:Duocons from MtMtE -8.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|"It is only logical that there will be no side-effects from this whatsoever."]]
[[Battletrap (G1)|Battletrap]] and Flywheels were created by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] as early prototypes for his [[Triple Changer]] fascination. Instead of achieving three alternating modes, however, they gained the ability to separate into two different alternate modes at once. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye#Issue #8|More Than Meets The Eye #8}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[Rules of Disengagement (issue)|''More Than Meets The Eye'' #7]]}}

Flywheels was a "twitchy [[Neoprimalism|neoprimalist]] with big feet" who suffered from a possibly made-up form of psychosomatic hyperflexia that caused him to change form when he lied. {{storylink|Rules of Disengagement (issue)|Rules of Disengagement}} During the war, he was stationed at [[Grindcore (prison)|Grindcore]], where he outfitted new prisoners such as [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] with nasty transformation-hindering [[inhibitor spike]]s. {{storylink|Speak, Memory: Part 1}}

[[File:KillAllCons-TheForagers.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4]]
At some point he was captured by the Autobots and imprisoned in [[Garrus-9]]. After [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]]'s sacking of the prison, Flywheels was allowed to leave as part of [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s crew. Not far out of the [[Elba System]], their ship was intercepted by the [[Decepticon Justice Division]]. Flywheels and [[Flame (Marvel)|Flame]] used the ship's comm system to eavesdrop on the communication between Shockwave and [[Tarn (DJD)|Tarn]], discovering that their liberator was willing to sell them all out to save himself, as pretty much everyone on the ship was on "[[The List]]" of transgressors to the Decepticon cause. When Tarn rejected the offer and began to use his weaponized voice, they cut the eavesdropping and, along with [[Scorponok (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Scorponok]], abandoned ship, figuring that ejecting themselves without direction in space presented better odds of survival. {{storylink|The Ties That Bind (issue)|The Ties That Bind}} Floating aimlessly in the direction of the [[Dark Nebula]], Flywheels began praying for salvation, which came in the form of [[Krok (G1)#2005 IDW continuity|Krok]] and [[Spinister (G1)#2005 IDW continuity|Spinister]], and their [[Weak Anthropic Principle|hijacked prisoner escort ship]]. He joined the hodge-podge crew, though he wasn't taken with their name for themselves. {{storylink|Kill All 'Cons}}

[[File:Flywheels tesarus whos afraid of the djd.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|left|Flywheels about to feel the agony of "de feet."]]
Flywheels became part of Krok's ragtag Decepticon crew along with [[Misfire (G1)|Misfire]], Spinister, and [[Crankcase (G1)|Crankcase]]. Searching for [[energon]] and supplies on the planet [[Clemency]], Flywheels mistook the still-living body of [[Fulcrum]] firstly for a miracle and then for a [[zombie]] and an affront to [[Primus]]. Once that misunderstanding had been sorted out the group then chanced upon a P-6 [[Worldsweeper]], a type of [[Starship|ship]] that Flywheels noted was famous only for "crashing". What they found on board the ship, such as aborted [[protoform]]s, disconnected [[brain module]]s and a robot apparently made out of wood was disturbing enough, but then they were contacted by the [[Decepticon Justice Division]] through Flywheels' [[communicube]] and given an ultimatum to surrender one of their number so that the other six could watch him die. As there were only six of them the group reasoned that the D.J.D. must have miscounted, until Krok discovered that the ship also contained [[Grimlock (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Grimlock]] in a [[stasis pod]]. {{storylink|Rules of Disengagement (issue)|Rules of Disengagement}}

After agreeing on the seemingly-suicidal plan to fight their way out, the Scavengers spiked Grimlock's stasis pod with [[circuit speeder]]s and left him out for the D.J.D. to find. While [[Tarn (DJD)|Tarn]] battled the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]] leader, the rest of the Decepticons tried to slip away but were ambushed in turn by the rest of the D.J.D. When Flywheels's feet proved too big for [[Tesarus (DJD)|Tesarus]] to do his usual "grind them up feet first to make the death last longer" bit, he simply stuffed the praying Flywheels into his grinder head-first, leaving only his lower half intact. After the D.J.D. abandoned the fight for a new priority target (believing their primary target, Fulcrum, was dead) the surviving Scavengers looted Flywheels's remains for spare parts and [[energon]]. Eighteen months later, what little of him was left was examined by the [[Mortilus|Necrobot]]. {{storylink|Scavengers (Part 2): Who's Afraid of the DJD?|Who's Afraid of the DJD?}}

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===''Titans Return'' marketing material===
An ancient [[Titan Master]], Skytread could team up with other bots to grant them the ability to create a clone decoy of themselves. {{storylink|#Generations|''Titans Return'' Skytread online bio}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
When the Decepticon-[[Hive (G1)|Hive]] alliance developed the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] process, [[Skytread]] and Flywheels became one of the first Headmaster pairs, escalating the conflict on Nebulos with their power. {{storylink|A Brush With Infamy–Prologue}}

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material===
[[File:Siege-Skytread-art.jpg|thumb|upright=0.6]]
Skytread was a [[Insignia/War for Cybertron Trilogy|Ground Force Black Ops Raider]], whose function was a soldier. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Siege|''Siege'' webpage}}<ref name=Siege>[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/siege ''Siege'' website]</ref> During the war for Cybertron, Skytread was stationed in [[Slaughter City]]. {{storylink|Source:Teletraan1 Data Files|''Siege'' Teletraan1 Data Files}}<ref name=Siege/>
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===2019 IDW continuity===
:*''First Appearance:'' [[The World In Your Eyes Part Two|''Transformers'' issue #2]]

[[File:TheWorldInYourEyesPart3 AscenticonGuardVolunteers.jpg|right|upright=1.6|thumb]]
Skytread was a supporter of the [[Decepticon|Ascenticons]], and attended a rally held by [[Megatron (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Megatron]] in [[Tarn (polity)#2019 IDW continuity|Tarn]]. As Megatron delivered his speech, unknown assailants attacked, seemingly trying to assassinate the Ascenticon leader before vanishing. {{storylink|The World In Your Eyes Part Two}}

Using the attack and the recent murder of [[Brainstorm (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Brainstorm]] as justification, Megatron formed his own private [[Ascenticon Guard|security force]], comprising Skytread, [[Elita One (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Elita-1]], [[Reflector (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Refraktor]], and [[Quake (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Quake]], drawing the concern of [[Security Operations]] and [[Autobot]] senator [[Optimus Prime (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Orion Pax]]. {{storylink|The World In Your Eyes Part Three}}

[[File:TheCracksBeneathYourFeetPt1 SkytreadRefraktor.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.0]]
After the murder of the newly-forged [[Rubble]] and a [[Voin]], Quake disappeared from the Guard. Rubble's mentor, [[Bumblebee (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Bumblebee]] joined the guard shortly afterwards, claiming that he wanted to be part of a solution to Cybertron's current chaotic state. While Elita-1 welcomed him, Skytread and Refraktor greeted him with hostility, obliquely threatening to "break" him if he double-crossed them. Despite Bumblebee stating that Ascenticon second-in-command [[Soundwave (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Soundwave]] had left it to Elita-1 to allow him in, Skytread became more aggressive, insulting Bumblebee for his poor record in Security Operations and his failure to keep Rubble safe, and even pushing him. Enraged, Bumblebee punched Skytread in the face. When Refraktor attempted to attack Bumblebee from behind, he received an elbow to the face before Skytread tackled Bumblebee, only for the new recruit to sweep his legs. Angered by the behaviour of her comrades, Elita-1 quickly broke up the fight. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part One}}.

As unrest continued, the Ascenticon Guard gained more recruits, including [[Barricade (IDW)|Barricade]], a former member of Security Operations who had been implicated in the murders of Rubble and the Voin. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Three}} Security Operations soon reached Ascenticon headquarters, and [[Prowl (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Prowl]] requested that he be allowed to question his former comrade. Flanked by Skytread and [[Acid Storm (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Acid Storm]], Soundwave refused. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Four}}

As Security Operations cordoned off [[Decepticon Headquarters (G1 Cybertron)|Ascenticon Headquarters]], Megatron and Soundwave discussed the truth. Brainstorm, had been killed by The Rise, a terrorist group that Megatron publicly opposed, but was actually in charge of. The Voin had witnessed the murder, and had been killed by Quake based on information from Barricade. Rubble had stumbled upon Quake, and was quickly murdered himself. Aware that Barricade's capture could expose him, Megatron ordered The Rise’s direct commander, [[Shockwave (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Shockwave]], to carry out a false-flag attack on Ascenticon Headquarters to evacuate Barricade.

[[File:TheChangeInYourNaturePt1 BumblebeeBeatsSkytread.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.2]]
As a secret member of The Rise, Skytread guarded Barricade as he prepared to be extracted, only for Bumblebee, himself secretly spying on behalf of Orion Pax, to join them. Despite his best efforts, Skytread was unable to get the spy to leave. As [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]], [[Whisper (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Visper]], and [[Storm Cloud (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Storm Cloud]] breached the building, Bumblebee attempted to stun Visper, only for Skytread to shield his fellow Riser with his body. While he lay stunned, Bumblebee attempted to fight off Visper and Sixshot, only for Skytread to recover and stun the interloper, allowing Barricade to escape. Later, Skytread was present when Megatron used the attack as justification for the Ascenticons taking a more aggressive approach, and unveiling the movement's new insignia. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Five}}

After being branded with the new insignia, Skytread was confronted by Bumblebee for his behaviour during the attack. Refusing to tell him anything, and stating that he should be thankful for stopping Sixshot from killing him, Skytread was blinded by Bumblebee's headlamp before being punched and kicked in the face. Once again, Elita-1 broke up the fight, and claimed that Skytread had saved Bumblebee's life by accidentally stunning him. Bumblebee, however, questioned how much she actually knew about her Guard. {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part One}}

After Elita-1 was removed as leader of the Guard, Soundwave promoted Skytread to the position, who quickly began sadistically flaunting his new authority over Bumblebee. In the aftermath of the [[Tether]]'s fall, Skytread ordered Bumblebee to search the ruins of a collapsed structure for survivors on his own, secretly knowing that he was sending the spy into [[Treadshot (G1)|an arranged ambush]] to be eliminated at Megatron's behest. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: All Fall Down|All Fall Down}}

[[File:Swindles AscenticonHQStandoff.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|left|]]
When [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] and her Security officers attempted to gain access to Ascenticon HQ again, Skytread confronted her personally, backed by hundreds of Ascenticons who barred their path. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: Swindle's|Swindle's}} After Quake was apprehended by Security, [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] ordered the killer paraded through the streets in chains. Skytread seeded the crowd with Ascenticon sympathizers and upon receiving Soundwave's order, had them start a riot to cover for Quake's escape. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: Prisoners|Prisoners}}

After the movement was rebranded as the Decepticons, the [[Senate]] overthrown, and Sentinel Prime killed, rumors began to spread among the now-''Decepticon'' Guard that Skytread would soon be replaced as its commander by [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]]. Skytread interrupted a meeting between Megatron and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] to announce [[Termagax]] had arrived at Decepticon HQ. {{storylink|War World: Awakenings|Awakenings}}

When word got out that a caravan of refugees was headed to [[Darkmount (Cybertron)|Darkmount]] in an attempt to escape the planet, Skytread took a squad to intercept them. They fired on the procession of Cybertronian and alien refugees alike, but were forced to retreat by the unexpected appearance of [[Dai Atlas (Zone)|Dai Atlas]]. {{storylink|Escape Part Two}} Skytread attended a meeting of Megatron's inner circle and was ordered to take a squad and free prisoners from a lightly-guarded detention center. On the way there, he was irritated when [[Nautilator]] brought up the gossip about Sixshot taking his job, which later came to pass. {{storylink|War World: Hunt|Hunt}}
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Philip Bache]] (English)|[[Cédric Ingard]] (French), [[Vlad Chiriac]] (German), [[Roberto González]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Carlos Hernández]] (Latin-American Spanish)}}

[[File:Siege-Ep3-Mirage-is-a-bad-spy.jpg|thumb|250px]]
Skytread served as part of an ambush set up for the Autobots, who were searching for the Allspark. He attacked alongside his teammates, tangling with [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] himself, yet the Autobots escaped, and [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] was buried under rubble and left for dead, leaving Skytread, [[Barricade (IDW)|Barricade]] and [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]] to report the failure back to Megatron. {{storylink|Siege episode 2}}

Skytread and Spinister were standing by in their sector when the Autobot Mirage arrived, disguised as a Decepticon and spinning the lie that he was searching for an Autobot encampment. Skytread and Spinister decided to join the hunting party, as they both desired to add to their kill count, and revealed a dozen Autobots, dead on pikes ahead of them. Both found their work amusing. However, Skytread caught onto Mirage's trick when his hologram started to fail, revealing his true Autobot status. Before he could attack, he was shot in the back by [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]]. {{storylink|Siege episode 3}} Skytread was among Decepticons that attacked Autobot Command as the ''Ark'' prepared to launch. In the battle, Skytread shot [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] off the ''Ark'' before he was knocked out by the other Autobots. {{storylink|Siege episode 6}}

[[File:oneshottwokills.jpg|thumb|left|250px "This is the thanks I get?"]]
Horrified by Megatron's spark extraction of various Decepticons, Skytread opted to help [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]]'s team of Autobots escape from the arena. Chromia knocked him out at his request, hoping to avoid arousing suspicion. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 2}}

Skytread remained on Cybertron under Shockwave's command after Megatron and most of his forces left aboard the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]''. Skytread was part of a team that ushered the captured members of the Autobot resistance to Kaon when an injured Chromia shot the other guards from afar. A panicking Skytread pleaded to be spared, saying he had helped them, but Chromia shot him in the head anyway. Not long after, his body was destroyed when Elita-1's bombs went off, blowing up the entire area. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 6}}
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===''My Little Pony/Transformers''===
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==Commercial appearances==
[[File:FlywheelsCommercialAndSeason4Intro.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
Flywheels's appearance on the battlefield caught the Autobots by surprise when they first thought that a jet was about to crash into a tank, only for the two vehicles to transform into one robot! The element of surprise quickly wore off, however, and Flywheels had to contend with [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] pouncing on him. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Duocons and Throttlebots|Duocons and Throttlebots commercial}}
{{note|Animation from this commercial was recycled for the [[title sequence]] of [[The Rebirth|season 4]] of the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 animated series]], even though Flywheels himself didn't appear in the show.}}
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==Games==
===''The Transformers'' (PS2)===
{{Note|Flywheels is a non-playable character. He appears among the legion of Decepticon duplicates in the Autobot campaign.}}
{{storylink|The Transformers (PS2)|The Transformers}}

===''Transformers Legends''===
Flywheels and [[Black Shadow (Victory)|Black Shadow]] encountered the D.J.D. on Clemency. They both died. {{storylink|Rules of Disengagement (Legends)|Rules of Disengagement}}

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
[[File:G1-toy Flywheels.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Hey, you know what they say about guys with big feet, right?"]]
*'''Flywheels''' (Duocon, [[1987]])
**''Takara ID number:'' '''D-97'''
**''Accessories:'' "Laser cannon" pistol

:Flywheels' [[robot mode]] is made from the combination of two separate vehicles that make up his [[alternate mode]]: a maroon [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#F-4 Phantom|F-4 Phantom II fighter jet]] and a brown self-propelled howitzer of vague origin. Pressing the jet onto the tank's turret via friction-hold tabs triggers a spring-loaded [[autotransformation]] into the combined robot mode. Splitting the robot into the two vehicles is an entirely manual affair, however.

:His only robot-mode articulation is the sideways-swinging movement of his arms at the shoulder, but thankfully his rifle has a [[5 mm post]] on the back end so it can at least point forward in robot mode, even if he has to hold it like a sword to do so. The rifle can also be mounted on the tank's front end or on the underside of the jet nosecone.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Decepticon/Flywheels/flywheels.htm More information on Flywheels at TFU.info]''
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===''Generations''===
====''Titans Return''====
[[File:TF-Titans-Return-Skytread.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Oh sure, Battletrap gets a cool exclusive Voyager class and a new Legends Class toy! I lose my name! I lose my body! What do I get? A little more articulation and a little vehicle to ride around in. Huh.]]
*'''Skytread''' (Titan Master, [[2016]])
**''Accessories:'' Tank accessory

:A [[retool]] of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Horri-Bull#Generations|Terri-Bull]], Skytread (presumably renamed for [[trademark]] reasons) is a small robot who can transform into a Flywheels head that is compatible with any Deluxe-or-larger ''Titans Return'' figure. He is packaged with a small vehicle accessory redecoed from Terri-Bull's, which can form a tank for Skytread to ride in robot mode, a [[5 mm post|5mm]] gun for larger figures to wield, or combine with Skytread to form a jet. Due to the sculpt of the head mode face, it can be difficult to get Skytread himself in and out of the jet configuration.

:The gun barrels connect to the tank turret via 3mm [[C joint]]s. This allows them to pivot up and down, as well as clip onto other compatible figures.

:As with Terri-Bull, the upper portion of Skytread's legs has been installed backwards. Due to this, his legs have a problem folding down in head mode if not fixed. This appears to have been fixed in the Australian release.

:This toy also doubles as the separate ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' character [[Skytread]]. It was re-issued along with Nightbeat for the fourth wave of Titan Masters alongside [[Shuffler#Generations|Shuffler]] and [[Repugnus (G1)#Generations|Repugnus]], which unfortunately became prominent shelfwarmers.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Decepticon/TRSkytread/skytread.htm More information on ''Titans Return'' Skytread at TFU.info]''
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====''War for Cybertron: Siege''====
[[File:WFCS-Deluxe-Skytread.jpg|thumb|300px|All right! All that's left is my name... Wait, you guys don't have the trademark for the name? Damn it.]]
*'''Skytread''' (Deluxe Class, [[2018]])
**''ID number:'' '''WFC-S10'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SG-11'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 30]], [[2019]]
**''Hidden message code'': '''DUOCON'''
**''Accessories:'' "HV Electron Breacher," EM24 IR Laser Launcher" (combine to form "LRRF Suspension-Ray Super-Launcher")

:Part of the first wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Deluxe Class figures, Skytread consists of a jet and Cybertronian tank which can transform and combine to form his [[robot mode]]. He includes the "EM24 IR Laser Launcher" and the "HV Electron Breacher," two guns compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]], which can combine to form the "LRRF Suspension-Ray Super-Launcher," form his tank barrels in vehicle mode or be added to the jet mode. Unlike his fellow [[Duocon]] ''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' [[Battletrap (G1)#Generations|Battletrap]], Skytread's components do not have their own robot modes, although this results in a noticeably more stable figure. Skytread does however use the same connection port and plug system as Battletrap, allowing for mixing and matching between the four components. Skytread features far fewer battle damage paint applications than the rest of the toyline, they are all on the tank mode/lower legs. He features multiple hardpoints all over himself and his weapons to accommodate "Fire Blasts" from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions.

:Many Skytreads have an issue where the tank mode turret will not tab together properly, and there is not enough clearance to securely mount the tank barrel in position. This is due to a set of raised ridges on the inside of the legs, just above the ankle joints, that are a bit too tall and push the robot waist in tank mode up ''just'' enough to prevent proper connections. Carving these ridges down a bit will fix the issue. On some examples of the toy, the leg panels do not peg into the waist properly, though this can be amended by pressing it down with a hammer's head. Repeating this method during transformation will finally fix this issue.

:Skytread was retooled into [[Slamdance (G1)#Generations|Slamdance]].
::*''[https://youtu.be/8ySxokZ0PW0 Official conversion video at the TRANSFORMERS OFFICIAL YouTube channel]''
::*''[http://www.transformers-universe.com/i.php?ID=7463&Sprache=0 More information on Skytread at Transformers-Universe.com]''
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===''Legends''===
{{anchor|HeadmasterSet}}
[[File:TF-Legends-LG-EX-Headmaster-Set-Flywheels.jpg|thumb|"OK Takara, now you fixed my legs; where's my larger body? Oh, it's above me..."]]
*'''Headmaster Set''' ([[February 19]], [[2017]])
**''ID number'': '''LG-EX'''

:Released as a Wonder Festival 2017 exclusive, this Headmaster version of "Flywheel" is a repaint of the ''Titans Return'' mold above, without the vehicle accessory, and features extensive paint apps. Unlike the Hasbro release, this Flywheel features correctly assembled legs.

:Flywheel was released along with [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Legends|Grimlock]], [[Chromedome (G1)#HeadmasterSet|Chromedome]], [[Duros#HeadmasterSet|Hardhead]], [[Brawn (G1)/toys#Legends|Gong]], and [[Arcana#HeadmasterSet|Brainstorm]].

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==Merchandise==
===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W4RaiderSkytread.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Raider Skytread, Special Ops-Soldier''' (2019)
**'''Skytread (Plane), Special Ops-Soldier'''(2019)
***'''Wave 4: War for Cybertron: Siege II'''
***''Rarity: '''''UT'''
***''Card Number: '''''T48/T52'''
***''Stars: ''6
**'''Skytread (Tank), Special Ops-Soldier'''(2019)
***'''Wave 4: War for Cybertron: Siege II'''
***''Rarity: '''''UT'''
***''Card Number: '''''T49/T52'''
***''Stars: ''6

:Raider Skytread, Special Ops-Soldier was released as part of Wave 4 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], War for Cybertron: Siege II. In order to depict the character's Duocon origins, Skytread begins the game as two separate cards in Alt Mode, one depicting his tank half and the other depicting his plane half. Once one of the two Alt Mode cards is KO'd, his '''Revenge''' ability activates, allowing the player to combine the two Alt Mode cards into one Combiner Mode, depicting Skytread's robot mode.

:The artwork for the card is based on the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Skytread toy, with the art for both Alt Modes being reused from said toy's packaging art.
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==Notes==
*It's often speculated that Battletrap and Flywheels' names were mistakenly swapped during production, as the rollers of tank treads are not generally thought of as wheels. Their names are even swapped in the ''Headmasters'' episode "[[The Master Sword Is in Danger!!]]".
*In IDW's original G1 continuity, Flywheels is a [[Triple Changer]] as opposed to a Duocon, changing between a jet and a tank similarly to Blitzwing.
* In the ''War for Cybertron: Siege'' cartoon, Skytread has been scaled up to approximately match characters based on Voyager Class figures.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Flywheel''' (フライホイール ''Furaihoīru''), '''Skytread''' (スカイトレッド ''Sukaitoreddo'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Égjáró''' ("Skywalker")
*''Mandarin:'' '''Fēilún''' (China, 飞轮, "Flywheel"), '''Tiānjiàn''' (Taiwan ''Siege'', 天踐, "Skytread")

==References==
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[[Category:Beast Wars: Uprising Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Headmasters]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Decepticons]]
[[Category:IDW (2019) Decepticons]]
[[Category:Mayhem Attack Squad]]
[[Category:Multi-component Transformers]]
[[Category:Regeneration One Decepticons]]
[[Category:The Headmasters Decepticons]]
[[Category:Titan Masters]]
[[Category:Titans Return Decepticons]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise Decepticons]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege Decepticons]]

Red Alert (G1)

2021-08-11T13:12:19Z

Umbreon67: /* War for Cybertron Trilogy cartoon */

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:''Red Alert is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:G1 RedAlert profileart1.jpg|upright=1.95|thumb|I am head of security around—WHAT WAS THAT!? OH, DEAR GOD, THEY'RE OUT TO GET ME!!]]
'''Red Alert''' is paranoid, which is not a bad trait in a [[Security Director]] if it's kept in check by reason, logic, and common sense. Red Alert is... not always so good with those other traits. The Autobots appreciate his discriminating eye for detail as well as his all-consuming dedication to safety, but his ratio of false alarms to real emergencies leaves something to be desired. And thanks to the "bot who cried wolf" effect, it makes them less likely to take Red Alert seriously when his sensors detect a genuine threat.

Red Alert is close friends with [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] despite their polarized personalities mixing about as well as oil and vinegar. Incidentally, both Autobots feel obligated to keep the other out of trouble and this concern melds them into a reasonably effective duo.

{{quote|"I ''warned'' you guys there was trouble!" "You ''always'' say there's trouble, Red."|Red Alert and Hoist|"[[Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel US ''The Transformers'' comics====
{{note|The ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' [[G.I. Joe and the Transformers (comic)|crossover comic]] is only part of the US version of the Marvel comics and thus is unrelated in any way to his following appearance in "[[The Enemy Within!]]".}}

[[File:GIJoe-TheTransformers-RedAlert.jpg|thumb|upright=0.6|left]]
Red Alert was present during [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s funeral and later during [[Cobra]]'s attack on [[Ark (G1)|the Ark]], where he and [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] joined in the fight alongside [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] who had been heading the defense operation. {{storylink|Ashes, Ashes...}}

====Marvel UK ''The Transformers'' comics====
[[File:Redalertfromnowhere.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|What the—how did I get here?! Where am I?!]]
When the Autobot warrior [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] went on a temporarily mad rampage within the Ark, Red Alert attempted to restrain him. His efforts failed, and Brawn escape to menace the nearby town of [[St. Petersburg]]. The Autobots gave chase, and just when Brawn though he had defeated them all, Red leapt out in ambush to deck Brawn with one punch, and then vanished into the night as if he had never been there. {{storylink|The Enemy Within!}}

{{note|For some reason, Red Alert and Inferno were never given introductions along with the other [[Autobot Cars]] in the Marvel series, US or UK stories. There was no explanation for his presence on Earth in the above stories, and in response to a [[Letters page (Marvel UK)|reader's query]], [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] claimed that Red Alert was critically injured (off-panel) during "[[The Last Stand]]", which is set after the events of "The Enemy Within!".<ref>[http://transfans.co.uk/media/2KX/media/comics/the_transformers_uk/soundwaves/Issue062.jpg Issue #62's Soundwaves at transfans.co.uk]</ref> His only other appearance in the present was a heavily off-model cameo on the cover of US #41, "[[Totaled!]]". }}

=====Marvel UK future timelines=====
[[File:RobinSmithLotsaCharacterModels.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66|One of these guys is not like the others... one of these guys doesn't belong...]]
In [[2009]], Red Alert was one of the few Autobots available on Earth to help [[Kup (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Kup]] and [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] assault the new energy leech being constructed by the Decepticons. After destroying the work [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] and the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]] had done, Red Alert and the others were immediately drafted by [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Rodimus Prime]] into leaping through the [[trans-time dimensional portal]] back to [[1989]]. It seemed the extended [[Time travel|time-jump]] of former Decepticon leader [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] was causing heavy stress on the timestream at both ends. 20 years in the past, Red Alert and his future Autobots joined forces with several different factions of Autobots and Decepticons on Earth to confront the menace of Galvatron and the resultant time storm. Red Alert took some flak from Galvatron's [[particle cannon]] during the battle, but ultimately the [[time rift]] was abated when Galvatron himself was cast into its maw, and the timestream restabilized itself. Red Alert, Rodimus and the other future Autobots then returned to their own time. {{storylink|Time Wars}}

[[File:ShadowofEvil-RedAlert.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Look, I don't know why my spoiler is on my back either.]]
Or did they? Upon returning to 2009, Red Alert and his comrades found Galvatron already there waiting for them. It seemed their actions in the past had reconstructed the timeline to such a degree that their present was now radically changed—Galvatron and his Decepticons now ruled Cybertron. The Autobots tried to adjust to these new events and created a token resistance movement on Cybertron, but it was soon crushed and they were chased off their home planet and back to Autobot City on Earth. During the trip, Red Alert was serving as chief bridge officer of [[Future Autobot evacuation ship|their starship]] when the Autobots were assaulted with sabotage. {{storylink|The Void! (UK)|The Void!}} While Kup and a security team attempted to ferret out the traitor, Red Alert did his level best to keep the Autobots from crashing into Earth uncontrollably at sub-light speeds. Battered and bruised, most of the Autobots survived thanks to Arcee's efforts to reactivate the retro-rockets at the last minute. {{storylink|Edge of Impact}} They still had to face the saboteur, however: an insane Rodimus Prime, corrupted from within by the essence of [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] that he had unknowingly been carrying inside himself. On the ground, Red Alert joined Kup, Arcee, and the others in fighting their mad leader, {{storylink|Shadow of Evil}} but Kup advised the others against destroying Rodimus. Instead, Red Alert and the others were made to stand back as Kup managed to tackle down Rodimus, and rip the Matrix from his chest, severing Unicron's link to the Autobot commander. {{storylink|White Fire}}

====Marvel ''Generation 2'' comic====
[[File:DevicesandDesires-RedAlert.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66|"Red Alert, '''no!''' This is extremely out-of-character!"]]
[[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] planned a raid on [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]]'s ship ''[[Twilight (G2)|Twilight]]'' against [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s orders. Unfortunately, Jhiaxus was expecting this move and had Grimlock's troops surrounded. Red Alert attacked Jhiaxus anyhow, and was blown to pieces. Red Alert's death hinted to Grimlock that this may have been a bad idea. {{storylink|Devices and Desires! (Marvel)|Devices and Desires!}}
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====''Regeneration One''====
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In [[2012]], alerted to [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]]'s devastation of planet Earth, Optimus Prime travelled there with a detachment of Autobots, including Red Alert. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 3}} They faced Megatron and his [[zombie]] troops to finally put an end to his tyranny. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 5}}

[[File:Wheeljack red alert smokescreen cosmos natural selection.jpg|thumb|upright=1.8]]
After Megatron and his [[zombie]] army had been defeated, Red Alert, [[Wheeljack (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Wheeljack]], [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]] and [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] were given the unenviable task of clearing away the fallen zombies, tossing them into a huge pit in [[West Virginia]] to be vaporized from orbit. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part One}} Returning to Cybertron aboard the ''[[Valiant (G1)|Valiant]]'', Red Alert and the other Autobots were unwittingly targeted by surface-to-air missiles from the [[Civil Defense Hub]] which had been overtaken by the Decepticon [[Clone (subgroup)|Clones]] [[Pounce]] and [[Wingspan]], under the command of the resurrected [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]]. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Four}} Though the missiles were called off at the last moment, the Autobots aboard the ''Valiant'' were now alerted to the threat and prepared for immediate deployment. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Five}}

[[File:Red alert kup natural selection.jpg|thumb|left]]
Not long afterwards, Red Alert provided security for [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Hot Rod]]'s speech at [[Eugenesis Plaza]] alongside [[Prowl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Prowl]] and the [[Wrecker]]s. When the crowd—agitated up by [[Spinister (G1)|Neo-Decepticon]] [[Needlenose (G1)|agents]]—turned violent, he and [[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]] contained a breach in the security cordon while [[Kup (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Kup]] ushered their leader to safety. {{storylink|Destiny, Part One}} When [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] and the other former [[Nucleon (substance)|Nucleon]] victims defeated the [[Mayhem Attack Squad]], Red Alert led the Decepticon infiltrators away to custody. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Two}} Later, Prowl, Streetwise and Red Alert arrested the Decepticon "small fry" [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]] {{storylink|Destiny, Part Three}}

Red Alert took part in Rodimus Prime's assault on the [[Hub (G2)|Hub Network]] and survived, returning to Cybertron to find it a barren wasteland populated only by [[shadow-leech]]es. Fighting through them to reach the [[Star Chamber]], the Autobots split into three teams—one to go to Earth, one to hold the line on Cybertron and the third, including Red Alert, to travel to the [[Clar Macro-jungle]] on [[Nebulos]]. There, they finally defeated the insane, [[Dark Matrix]]-possessed, time-displaced [[Galvatron II|Galvatron]] before coming under attack from the similarly Dark Matrix-possessed [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Fortress Maximus]]. Fortunately a combined team of Autobots and humans arrived from Earth to save the day.

While Earth and Nebulos thrived, Cybertron was cut off from [[Primus]], rendering all Transformers decidedly mortal. Like all the rest, Red Alert abandoned his homeworld to travel the galaxy until he eventually died. {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 5}}
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====''Transformers '84''====
Shortly before the launch of the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]], Red Alert was part of a crew recruited by [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] to retrieve the injured [[Dinobot (G1)|Dynobots]] following a battle with [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]]. {{storylink|Secrets & Lies issue 1|Secrets & Lies #1}}
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===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Michael Chain]] (English), [[Yoku Shioya]] (Japanese), [[Kōki Kataoka]] (Japanese, "Dinobot Island, Part 1"), [[Keiichi Nanba]] (Japanese, "Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1"), [[Show Hayami]] (Japanese, "Blaster Blues")|[[Yao Huang]] (Chinese, season 1), [[Xia Zhiqing]] (Chinese, season 2), [[Roberto Alexander]] (Latin American), [[Arnim André]] (German, "Auto Berserk"), [[François Leccia]] (European French), [[Georges Atlas]] (European French, "Dinobot Island, Part 2" & "Auto Berserk"), [[Luiz Feier Motta]] (Portuguese, "Dinobot Island, Part 1"), [[Júlio César]] (Portuguese, "Dinobot Island, Part 2"), [[Nilton Valério]] (Portuguese, "Auto Berserk"), [[Francisco José]] (Portuguese, "Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1 - 2"), [[Dario de Castro]] (Portuguese, "Blaster Blues" & "The God Gambit"), [[Júlio Chaves]] (Portuguese, "The Revenge of Bruticus")}}

[[File:AlertCowboy.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|You're riding a horse! Did Megatron send you?!]]
Red Alert assisted Inferno when the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] accidentally set [[Ark (G1)|Autobot headquarters]] on fire. {{storylink|Dinobot Island, Part 1}} He and Inferno later helped [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] and [[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]] corral some motorcycle rustlers who got transported into the future by a time warp. {{storylink|Dinobot Island, Part 2}}

[[File:AutoBerserk RedAlert accusation.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|There's someone out there, watching me...]]
The Autobots were testing the powerful [[Negavator]] superweapon they had built in cooperation with the [[United States military]] when the Decepticons attacked, intent on stealing the weapon. [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] ordered Red Alert and Inferno to stay inside and guard the bunker as the rest of the Autobots took the fight to the Decepticons. Inferno chafed to fight the Decepticons and left Red on his own despite the latter's pleas for him to stay. During the battle, Decepticon attacks caused the bunker to catch fire and become damaged (much to [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]]'s dismay), knocking Red Alert on the head and burying him under rubble. Realizing what happened, Inferno and the other Autobots returned to rescue Red. Unfortunately, the blow to his head damaged Red's logic circuits, making him more paranoid than usual, and caused him to flee the other Autobots in fear that they would take him apart and use him for spare parts. He also became thoroughly convinced that his pal Inferno was after his job and so he escaped the Autobots. Red Alert's damage was such that if he was left untreated, his circuits would eventually explode, and so the Autobots immediately left to find him.

[[File:AutoBerserk Inferno RedAlert friendship.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Images like this, and yet Tracks gets all the innuendo.]]
Meanwhile, [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] (who had been abandoned by the Decepticons on the battlefield by [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s order) witnessed this happening. He decided to use Red's paranoia to his own advantage by pretending to form a partnership with the Autobot, feeding his paranoid state, encouraging him to steal the Negavator and use it to destroy both the Autobots and Decepticons. With Red Alert's knowledge, the pair infiltrated the bunker and stole the Negavator, just in time for Megatron to seize the weapon and for Starscream to reveal his true cowardly ways. Fortunately, Inferno saved Red Alert from himself and his Decepticon 'allies'. {{storylink|Auto Berserk}}

After Megatron managed to frame the Autobots, the entire Autobot contingent, including Red Alert, were banished from Earth on a rocket supplied by [[Shawn Berger]]. {{storylink|Megatron's Master Plan, Part 1}} The ship was locked on course for the [[Sun]], but the Autobots managed to get clear and return to Earth with the help of [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]] and [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]]'s force field. There they confronted and defeated the Decepticons, who had already been exposed. {{storylink|Megatron's Master Plan, Part 2}} Red Alert was on the squad that intercepted the Decepticons at a power plant, however during the fight, it became apparent that both sides were suffering strange malfunctions. The Autobots returned to base, where [[Perceptor (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Perceptor]] worked out they were all suffering from [[Cybertonium]] depletion. {{storylink|Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1}} [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike]], [[Carly]], and the Dinobots managed to get more Cybertonium from Cybertron, and the Autobots were all repaired. {{storylink|Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 2}}

[[File:BlasterBlues Red Alert Inferno on the road.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Why does that fire engine keep following me?!]]
When Megatron used the [[Voltronic Galaxer]] to block Earth's radio transmissions, the survivors of a train crash were unable to radio the fire service. Luckily Red Alert and Inferno were patrolling in the area and spotted the fire. Red Alert created a fire break with his gun while Inferno attacked the main part of the fire, and eventually it was out. Red Alert's sensors still tingled though, alerting them to an incoming attack by [[Thundercracker (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Thundercracker]] and [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]]. {{storylink|Blaster Blues}}

[[File:GodGambit Red Alert Optimus don't go.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|No! Don't leave me on my own! They'll get me!]]
Once, Cosmos radioed in to [[Teletraan I]] to inform the Autobots he had uncovered data on a new source of energy upon [[Saturn]]'s moon of [[Titan (moon)|Titan]], but was under heavy fire from [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]. Optimus Prime began to order Cosmos to transmit the data, but Red Alert overruled his commander, saying it was too risky as the Decepticons might monitor and intercept the transmission. Prime acknowledged Red's caution, and instead sent a team of Autobots out aboard [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] to meet Cosmos. {{storylink|The God Gambit}}

Red Alert helped coat the [[Statue of Liberty]] in [[Corrostop]], Perceptor's latest invention. Unfortunately while they were doing so, the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] cruised up and kidnapped Perceptor. Great security work there, Red. He and the rest of the Autobots were infected with [[Cosmic Rust (disease)|Cosmic Rust]] by the Decepticons, and it was only some clever work by Perceptor that saved them. {{storylink|Cosmic Rust (episode)|Cosmic Rust}} As the Earth moved closer and closer to the Sun as part of a [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]] plan, Red Alert and Inferno fought to extinguish the many fires that started as a result, though they found that once put out, the fires would promptly start again. {{storylink|The Revenge of Bruticus}}

{{note|The original storyboards for [[The Transformers: The Movie]] depict a death scene for Red Alert which was not included in the finished film. Red meets his end as [[:File:TFTM-RedAlertDown.jpg|he is shot in the back]] by the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s after helping [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]], [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] and [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] attack [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]. His corpse would also later have been seen during the final battle between Optimus and Megatron. Once again, the illuminati try to cover up his death.}}

====''The Transformers'' public service announcements====
[[File:RedAlertPSA.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Did I really say that knowing is half the battle? Oh, [[G.I. Joe (team)|they'll]] ''definitely'' get me now!]]
Red Alert came speeding up behind a pair of kids on bicycles. Due to the darkness, neither he nor they could see each other and they all swerved to avoid a collision at the last moment. Transforming, Red Alert warned them about riding bikes at night, reminding them to always bring reflectors or wear bright clothing so that drivers can see them more clearly. {{storylink|Public service announcement#Transformers public service announcements|Transformers Public service announcement}}
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====Japanese cartoon continuity====
=====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' story pages=====
Red Alert was a participant in a battle in New York City, early in the Autobot/Decepticon war taking place on Earth. The Autobots were victorious that day. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (story page)|Broadcasting on TV! Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers}}

Later, Red Alert and Sideswipe battled Thundercracker and Skywarp over a human space shuttle. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (story page)#Part 3|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers Part 3}}

=====Full Throttle Scramble Power!=====
Red Alert accompanied the massive Autobot reinforcements called in to counter Megatron's nefarious [[Omega Wave Cannon]]. {{storylink|Full Throttle Scramble Power!}}

=====''Legends'' comic=====
Red Alert defended the Autobots' base when the Decepticons came for their [[Transform Super Cog]], only to be sent flying by [[Runabout (G1)|Runabout]] and [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]]. {{storylink|Slugslinger's Ambition}} At one point he found [[Twin Twist]] drilling holes in the base, {{storylink|Jumpstarter Chapter#G1 Warrior Twin Twist|G1 Warrior Twin Twist}}
and his ensuing rage sent Twin Twist and [[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]] running. {{storylink|Jumpstarter Chapter#G1 Warrior Topspin|G1 Warrior Topspin}}

=====''Asterisk Story''=====
[[File:AiAlert-Story.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Big scary bot-man will eat me!]]
As a member of Officer [[Clampdown (G1)|Clampdown]]'s [[Interplanetary Personnel Exchange Program]], Red Alert was paired with Officer [[Ai Kuruma]] to promote goodwill and cooperation between the races.

After shooing the kitty [[Cher]] off of him, Officer Kuruma received a call about a little boy who'd gotten lost on his way to the market. Ai (dreaming of a commendation for finding the boy) followed the sound of crying, only to find it was Cher again, up in a tree. She climbed up the tree to rescue it, but fell from the high branches... but Red Alert caught her and the cat in time.

The cat scampered off, and the pair followed him... and ran across the lost little boy. But then Cher stole a fish from the boy's grocery bag. Red Alert set his detector from "little boy" to "fish", and the two gave chase... {{storylink|The Cat and the Medal}}
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=====Controverse=====
Red Alert was present with the Autobots while watching the latest reports on the Galactic Courts, and the preparation for the trial of [[Primacron]]. {{storylink|Controverse}}

=====''The Headmasters'' cartoon=====
[[File:JHeadmasters01RedAlertEtc.jpg|thumb|To battle, brothers! Wait, since when do [[#Notes|I have brothers?]]]]
Some time before the Transformers' war left Cybertron, Red Alert engaged the Decepticons with his comrades. Later, on Earth, Red Alert was present for a suspiciously similar battle with the Decepticons that resulted in the death of Optimus Prime. In 2011, [[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]] recalled the Cybertronian skirmish that Red Alert took part in—or another one very much like it. {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}}

{{note|Red Alert appears in two Cybertronian flashback battles within the episode, alongside the same team of Autobots, suggesting that they represent the same fight. He also appears in one further flashback battle on Earth, which depicts Optimus Prime's death in a scene that doesn't match up to his ''actual'' death in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''. This was a continuity patch-job by the ''Headmasters'' production staff, as the movie hadn't been released in Japan yet. }}
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=====e-HOBBY comics=====
Red Alert disappeared after the [[Unicron War]], his fate unknown to his Autobot comrades, but he later returned to them a changed 'bot: in his absence, his life had been saved by a Decepticon. With the realization that not all Decepticons were without compassion, Red Alert's paranoid personality underwent a transformation, and he became far less aggressive in battle, prompting strategies of defensive engagement. He went on to train younger security officers for the Autobots, showing a new, caring side that made him a well-liked member of the team.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20140611135827/http://www.e-hobbymagazine.com/english/museun_en/1636.html e-HOBBY Red Alert bio]</ref>

=====''Generations Selects Special Comic''=====
In [[2050]], the Autobots stood alongside the Earth-born race of robot [[Selector]]s to defend their freedom. However, they were assaulted by the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcon]]s, who wanted to feed off of the [[Angolmois Energy]] that powered the Selectors. Red Alert was shot down by [[Rippersnapper (G1)|Rippersnapper]], and Inferno tried to tend to his fallen friend. A squad of [[Doublecrosser]] Selectors assembled as a shield to protect their Autobot comrades. {{storylink|Abominus comic 1}}

====''Wings Universe''====
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[[File:BattleLines6-UltraMagnus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"I knew it! Ultra Magnus and Optimus Prime are in cahoots with each other!" "...You're not wrong, Red."]]
Nine million years ago, Red Alert was present at the first "meeting" of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]]. Five million years later, following the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'s disappearance, he and several other Autobots entered [[stasis hibernation pod]]s to await the energy rejuvenation of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 6}}

During the [[Battle of Autobot City]], Red Alert was part of a team which took down [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] after the Decepticon breached [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]]. As they retreated under fire from the Constructicons, Red Alert tried to keep them occupied to help the others escape and was shot down. {{storylink|A Flash Forward}} A statue in memory of Red Alert was erected in Autobot City, along with those of the other fallen. {{storylink|A Flash Forward, Part 2}}
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===Marvel Storybooks continuity===
When the Autobots went to confront the Decepticons at their headquarters, Megatron allowed them to come in unmolested. Optimus Prime warned his Autobots that they may be walking into a trap, and told them to be on their guard. Red Alert, nonetheless, still insisted on telling everyone he thought the acknowledged trap was ''suspicious''. {{storylink|Battle for Earth}}
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===''Big Looker'' Story Books===
After a fierce battle with the Decepticons, Red Alert and the rest of the Autobots were busy repairing themselves. Unexpectedly, Starscream, Skywarp and Thundercracker came flying over the Autobots’ headquarters, despite the Decepticons having been just as damaged as they had been during the fight. Red Alert rang an “Autobot Alert” upon seeing the seekers. {{storylink|Decepticon Hijack}}

===''Find Your Fate Junior''===
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====Earthquake====
In one possible sequence of events, Beachcomber, Windcharger and Powerglide uncovered a Decepticon ploy to destroy Center City. When splitting up the Autobot forces to combat the Decepticons on two fronts, one at their headquarters and the other at Center City, Optimus assigned Red Alert to the secondary team.

In the event that the secondary team was sent to the Decepticons’ fortress, the Autobots stealthily infiltrated the Decepticons’ fortress, and discovered the laboratory within.

In one version of what happened next, the Autobots met up with Cosmos and were then able to redirect the Destruction Beam back to its source, destroying the Decepticons and their base.

In another version of what happened next, Megatron called his troops to him so that they could all partake in Cosmos's dismemberment. Before the Decepticons were able to begin, Cosmos spotted Red Alert and the rest of the secondary team hiding nearby. Surrounding the Decepticons, the secondary team engaged their enemies. Though the Autobots defeated the Decepticons, they were unable to interfere with the Destruction beam. The Destruction beam then reached its target, and Center City was destroyed. Though the Autobots were able to gain control of the Decepticon fortress and destroyed the lab, they were not able to wipe out all of the evil robots, and enjoyed a pyrrhic victory at best.{{storylink|Earthquake (book)|Earthquake}}
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====Decepticon Poison====
While on patrol around the Autobot headquarters, Red Alert spotted Ramjet flying nearby. Troubled by this sighting, he immediately rushed to warn his fellow Autobots. Red Alert's warning came just in time, as Ramjet had poisoned the Autobots’ fuel supply, leaving any Autobot who had ingested any amount of the latest batch unable to transform. Optimus, as well as about half of the Autobots retained their ability to transform thanks to Red Alert's timely intervention. Red Alert then returned to his post, ready to report any new enemy activity as it arose.

If the Autobots decided to assume a defensive strategy in light of these events, Red Alert was soon to report Decepticon activity once more; this time a whole Decepticon attack force moving in quickly towards them.

In one possible scenario, the Autobots were cured from the Decepticons’ poison thanks to a cure concocted by Perceptor. The cured Autobots then charged headlong into battle against the incoming Decepticons, only to be quickly overpowered. The second wave of Autobots, those who were running low on fuel, were able to fight back and bring their injured within the base before being forced into a retreat. Red Alert then reported that the Decepticons were retreating as well, the Autobots having injured them throughout the course of battle to allow them a temporary reprieve.

In another possible scenario, where Optimus followed a plan courtesy of Prowl, the Autobot leader instructed his troops to transform into vehicle mode and play dead. The Decepticons, believing the Autobots’ ruse, disarmed themselves in order to carry out the Autobots’ “carcasses.” Now with the element of surprise against unarmed opponent, the Autobots Transformed and were able to easily defeat the evil robots.

In another possible turn of events, Red Alert reported a full-scale Decepticon assault as Perceptor finished giving out his antidote... only for the Autobot to realize too late that he had given too much of the stuff to his comrades. The Autobots who received the antidote soon found themselves falling apart, leaving Red Alert and the rest outmatched against the greater number of Decepticons.

In yet another possible sequence of events, the Autobots decided to use the tainted fuel as a weapon against the Decepticons. Red Alert warned his fellow Autobots that they had a mere ten minutes to execute their plan before the Decepticons were upon them. Lighting the fuel to create a toxic cloud allowed the Autobots to ward off the Decepticons, allowing them the time to cure the poisoned Autobots.

Alternatively, in an alternate path wherein Optimus returned from the Decepticons’ lab with the antidote to the poison, the Autobot leader informed his troops of the Decepticons’ next plot. The evil robots were planning poison a nearby water reservoir in order to turn humans into mindless slaves. If Optimus decided to end his troops to the water reservoir to prevent this attack, Red Alert was amongst the group of Autobots that found the reservoir swarmed by Decepticons upon their arrival. Whether or not the Autobots succeeded in defeating the Decepticons depended on which decisions the other Autobots made. {{storylink|Decepticon Poison}}
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====The Invisibility Factor====
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In one possible scenario, the Decepticons gained control of an [[Invisibility Device]]. When the invisible Decepticons attacked Metroplex city, Red Alert and the rest of the Autobots were reduced to scrap metal, unable to fight the unseen enemy.

In another scenario, where the Autobots gave up searching for a ship with invisibility capabilities, Red Alert and the rest of the Autobots within Metroplex were caught by surprise by a fleet of identical ships swooping down upon them. The Autobots were all destroyed as Galvatron gloated of his victory.

In yet another possible scenario, Red Alert participated in a battle against the Decepticons when the evil robots attacked Metroplex while using Invisibility Devices. Thanks to the Invisibility Device's inventor, [[Sarah Sanders]], the Autobots were in possession of an [[Invisibility Scrambler]] to counteract the Decepticons’ Invisibility Device. Anticipating the Decepticons’ attack, the Autobots successfully defeated the evil robots when they came. {{storylink|The Invisibility Factor}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
Red Alert was serving the Autobot cause in [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] when [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] was destroyed, and Optronix first rose to become Optimus Prime at the request of [[Council of Ancients]]. When the [[Forum of Enlightenment]] suddenly went up in flames, he came with Optimus, [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], and [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] to investigate the ruins. {{storylink|The War Within issue 2|The War Within #2}} After Optimus and Megatron disappeared through a [[space bridge]] portal and the [[Dark Ages]] began, Red Alert presumably became one of the Autobot soldiers serving in Prowl's faction. {{storylink|Transformers: War Within: The Dark Ages|War Within: The Dark Ages}}

After the [[Great Shutdown]], Red Alert was one of the first Autobots resurrected by the new alliance of [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] and [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], and was chosen to lead the united Cybertronians alongside Shockwave and an [[Autobot High Council]]. {{storylink|Cold War (issue)|Cold War}} The council proved incapable of adequately leading on their own, though, and began gradually giving more and more power to Shockwave over time, until their role was as little more than figureheads. Ultimately, it took the arrival of Optimus Prime and the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'s crew to galvanize the Autobot forces of Cybertron into realizing just how badly they'd been had by the Decepticons. Red Alert and the council finally joined in the insurrection and helped bring down Shockwave's empire. {{storylink|Revelation (War and Peace)|Revelation}}

Red Alert was seen tutoring several new Autobot cadets in combat as Cybertron settled down after the uprising. {{storylink|Black Sunshine}} He was last seen among the Autobots who traveled to Earth to work on the construction of the new [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]]. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}

{{note|Red Alert is one of the larger continuity errors in [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]]'s ''Generation One'' series. Several characters were shown in the first limited series, [[Prime Directive]], who were later addressed in the continuity as definitively NOT having been part of the Ark or ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'' crews. Unlike the one panel cameos of bots like [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] or [[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]], however, Red Alert was shown as fully active and interacting with his fellow Autobots on Earth, only to be assertively stated as having always been on Cybertron in the next limited series.}}

===''The Beast Within''===
Red Alert participated in a savage battle against the Decepticons, though he did not fare too well, and lay collapsed on the ground as Astrotrain towered over him. {{storylink|The Beast Within}}
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===''Transformers Legends'' anthology===
While Ratchet and Wheeljack worked to repair Starscream, Red Alert handled the security arrangements. He did sound an alarm when the Decepticons turned up later to try to reclaim their comrade, but that was about it. {{storylink|Redemption Center}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[Megatron Origin issue 2|''Megatron Origin'' #2]]; [[Things Fall Apart, Part 1: "New Arrivals, Old Encounters"|''The Transformers'' vol. 1 #2]] (modern era)}}

[[File:Prowl and Red Alert Megatron Origin 2.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.3]]
Red Alert was [[Reproduction|constructed cold]]. {{storylink|Remain in Light 4 of 5: Arm the Lonely|Arm the Lonely}} Before the war, he was the warden of [[Translucentica Heights]]. He became a regular informant for the police, often spending his time collecting information on [[Militant Monoform Movement|Triple M]] and the growing [[Decepticon]] movement and passing it on to the Cybertronian security services. {{storylink|Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc|Post Hoc}} Red Alert also worked as an informant to [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel]], the chief of security for the Senate. Red Alert and other informants were subjected to a proto-shadowplay form of reconditioning, making them into sleeper agents for Sentinel who would serve as a secret militia whenever necessary. {{storylink|Last Light (issue)|Last Light}}

[[File:IDW MtMtE5 Rung analyses Red Alert.jpg|thumb|"But Red Alert you know, he is one of my most profitable clients. He has personality problems beyond the dreams of analysts."]]
Perhaps because of this, Red Alert suffered from acute paranoia. Beginning six months before the war and continuing for six centuries, Red Alert was a patient of the psychiatrist [[Rung (G1)|Rung]]: he'd come to Rung at [[Sherma Bridge]] where "they" wouldn't hear, babbling about mistakes he'd made and how he was at a crossroads. His crippling paranoia meant it took him 288 sessions to tell the analyst his real name. One of the things he was worried about was "the Institute"; Rung thought this, and the fears of "them" listening in, was just paranoia. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It|How to Say Goodbye and Mean It}} {{storylink|How Ratchet Got His Hands Back}}

He was brought in during [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]] and [[Chromedome (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Tumbler]]'s investigation of [[Momus|Senator Momus]]'s murder and informed the two cops that the murderer couldn't have been a Decepticon—he'd found evidence that Momus ''himself'' was one of the Decepticons. However, this information was almost certainly planted in his head by the [[Institute]] as part of a [[Senate]] plot to prove the Decepticons' innocence before turning on them later. {{storylink|Shadowplay, Part 2: Patternism|Patternism}}

Only a short time later, Red Alert had become a member of the Autobot Security Services in [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]], under Prowl and [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]]'s command. The Security Services were investigating the rise of the violent [[Gladiatorial combat|illegal bloodsport]], led by the combatant known as [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]]. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 2|Megatron Origin #2}}

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On Earth centuries later, Red Alert joined [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hot Rod]] as they attempted to find a way off world. Following an "attack" by [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]]'s team of Decepticons, he was very much against any attempt at negotiation. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 1: "New Arrivals, Old Encounters"|New Arrivals, Old Encounters}} However, Hot Rod decided that they needed all the help they could get in getting off Earth, and let the Decepticons join them. Red Alert grumbled about this alongside [[Mirage (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Mirage]]. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 2: "A Rude Awakening"|A Rude Awakening}} Red Alert was working on their rocket when [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ultra Magnus]] turned up to investigate [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ironhide]]'s death. {{Storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 3: "Seasons in Flight"|Seasons in Flight}}

While Red Alert's suspicions were proven correct when Swindle betrayed the Autobots, they managed to defeat him and [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] thanks to the return of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]]. Red Alert was hoping that he would retake his place as leader of the Autobots, but Prime told him that they couldn't return to how things used to be, and that [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Bumblebee]] was their leader now. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 5: "Earthworks"|Earthworks}} Later, he wasn't one of the Autobots picked for the mission to stop the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] in [[North Korea]], and ended up relaxing in a [[Skywatch]] hangar with [[Bluestreak (G1)|Silverstreak]] and a glass of energy instead. {{storylink|International Incident Part 3: "Hawk Among the Sparrows"|Hawk Among the Sparrows}}

When the Decepticons showed up and devastated the Skywatch base a day or two later, Red Alert apparently went off and rejoined the North Korea team, who had recently returned to the United States. The Autobots rolled out to confront Megatron near [[Albuquerque]], but Optimus Prime ordered them to stay back while he went ahead alone to confirm what was going on. {{storylink|Revenge of the Decepticons Part 4: Burning Chrome|Burning Chrome}}

Red Alert was one of the many Autobots who boarded [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] to return to Cybertron and vanquish [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]]. [[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Sunstreaker]]'s [[Bob (IDW)|pet]] made him uneasy. {{storylink|Space Opera—Final Tableaux: Orphans of the Helix|Orphans of the Helix}} In the middle of the Autobots' battle against Galvatron's army, the Decepticons showed up and attacked them. Faced with the might of [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], Red Alert called for the Autobots to fall back. {{storylink|Chaos Part Three: Kings|Kings}}

[[File:LiarsAtoD1-SwerveRedAlert.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|We're sure they'll become the bestest of friends.]]
Once the battle was over, Cybertron was finally at peace... until [[NAIL|non-affiliated Transformers]] began returning and protesting against Autobot rule. When a major riot took place, Red Alert was among the Autobots who tried to suppress it. {{storylink|Transformers: The Death of Optimus Prime|The Death of Optimus Prime}} He later became Head of Security on the ''[[Lost Light]]'' when [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rodimus]] announced that he'd go searching for the legendary [[Knights of Cybertron]], and was in charge of running security checks on everyone who boarded. He didn't enjoy having to deal with the likes of [[Brainstorm (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Brainstorm]] and [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]] and had forgotten about Rung. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It|How to Say Goodbye and Mean It}}

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Shortly after the ''Lost Light'' was lost in space due to a [[Quantum generator|quantum jump]] accident at launch, Red Alert was sent to investigate some noises on the lower decks. Upon discovering the sparkless corpse of [[Shock (G1)|Shock]], he panicked and called Rodimus to tell him there was a [[Sparkeater (creature)|Sparkeater]] on board. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 2: Hangers On|Hangers On}} He then participated in the investigation of the body and the hunt for the Sparkeater. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 3: The Chaos of Warm Things|The Chaos of Warm Things}} Unfortunately for Red Alert, his habitation suite on the ''Lost Light'' was shared with Swerve, who kept fueling his paranoia by playing practical jokes on him while he was recharging. {{storylink|Life After the Big Bang}}

Red Alert later told Rung that he was hearing noises coming from the crack in the floor of the cell where they had found the Sparkeater. Red Alert showed him a recording of the noise and Rung could vaguely recognize it as "me... kill" over and over again. {{storylink|How Ratchet Got His Hands Back}} {{storylink|Signal to Noise}} The situation caused Red Alert's paranoia to spike once more, and he became concerned that he was a sleeper agent subjected to shadowplay... or at least feared the fact that he couldn't ''prove'' he was ''not''. Giving in to Red's concerns, Rung provided him with psychological defenses, seeding his subconscious with "alerts" that would warn him if he were acting against his own will. {{storylink|Last Light (issue)|Last Light}}

Shortly after the visit to [[Delphi]], Red Alert was seen hanging out in [[Swerve's]]. {{storylink|No Guns, No Swords, No Briefcases}} Red Alert along with nearly everyone on board of the ''Lost Light'' were frozen in place due to one of Brainstorm's experimental weapons accidentally going off. After he recovered, he was awarded a Rodimus Star "for exceptional endurance in the face of adversity." {{storylink|The Reluctant Specialist}}

Red Alert later used the deceased Ore's drill arm to find the source of the noise he had heard earlier. Drilling through the floor of the Sparkeater chamber, the lowest level of the ship according its schematics, he found a hidden chamber and the source of the sound—an immobilized [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]] begging to be killed. {{storylink|Interiors}}

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Red Alert later returned from his discovery to find that Rung was in a coma from a recent attack by [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Fortress Maximus]]. He believed that he could only trust Rung on the things he had seen and left a [[data slug]] in Rung's hand, hoping nobody was around to have witnessed it. However, a [[Diagnostic Drone]] had recorded the whole event, and the slug was later retrieved by an unknown party. {{storylink|Rules of Disengagement (issue)|Rules of Disengagement}} Shortly thereafter, Red Alert went missing. {{storylink|Primus: You, Me, and Other Revelations|You, Me, and Other Revelations}} The other Autobots later found him decapitated and discarded in the ship's oil reservoir. {{storylink|Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc|Post Hoc}} Luckily his spark was still functioning and his head was found and reattached by [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]], who had faith that he could be restored to normal. First Aid was also able to work out just who'd tried to kill him... {{storylink|Shadowplay, Part 2: Patternism|Patternism}}

...himself. First Aid revealed that in his opinion, Red Alert had deliberately removed his own head and allowed himself to fall into the oil reservoir. As their head of security was obviously not in the best of mental health, Ultra Magnus suggested that he be placed in cold storage until their quest was over and when [[Drift (G1)|Drift]] agreed, Rodimus had little choice but to comply. {{storylink|Shadowplay (Conclusion): An Intimate Beheading|An Intimate Beheading}}

But even cold storage couldn't protect Red Alert when [[Solomus|Tyrest]] activated his [[universal killswitch]] on [[Moonbase One|Luna 1]]. Because he was constructed cold, the effects of the killswitch slowly began to kill Red Alert. {{storylink|Remain in Light 4 of 5: Arm the Lonely|Arm the Lonely}} When Rodimus used the Matrix to reverse the switch's effects, Red Alert recovered. {{storylink|Remain in Light 5 of 5: This Calamitous Life|This Calamitous Life}} Ratchet reactivated Red Alert after the ordeal was over. Apologetic at his actions, Red Alert opted to stay on Luna 1 with Fortress Maximus and the [[Circle of Light]] to search for Decepticons in the area. Sometime later, Red Alert discovered that Tyrest, whom they'd been holding prisoner and was supposedly comatose, had disappeared. {{storylink|The Sound of Breaking Glass}}

An alternate Red Alert was created when the ''Lost Light''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Quantum generator|quantum engines]] malfunctioned. This duplicate was shot in the head and killed by [[Helex (DJD)|Helex]] when the [[Decepticon Justice Division]] boarded the ship and slaughtered the crew. {{storylink|slaughterhouse Part 2: The Road Not Taken|The Road Not Taken}}

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Some time later, Red Alert became the personal contact and navigator of Fortress Maximus, the newly Duly Appointed Enforcer of the Tyrest Accord. Red Alert often provided information on Fortress Maximus's current assignments through the information provided by [[Autopedia]], seemingly unaware of its gross susceptibility to vandalism. {{storylink|Animals}} When the final words of Team Rodimus were broadcast across the galaxy, Red Alert dissected every frame of the message searching for clues about their fate. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light: (1) How Bright Their Frail Deeds|How Bright Their Frail Deeds}}

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The stress over the apparent death of Rung and his other former crewmates caused a relapse in Red's paranoia. He struggled to keep it together while working with Fortress Maximus and [[Cerebros (G1)|Cerebros]] to repair the [[Domestication|domesticated]] [[Roboid]]s Max found on one of his missions. Their relatively quiet life was interrupted by Prowl, who arrived with a story that Sentinel Prime had returned from the dead and planned to destroy Cybertron with the [[Titan]]s found on Luna-1. Sure enough, they discovered Sentinel inside a relatively intact Titan, working to use his one Titan to revive the others. And when the odds seemed shifted against him, Sentinel finally activated the sleeper agent program in Red Alert's mind from four million years ago, making him attack Prowl. {{storylink|Ten to Midnight}}

As Red Alert outwardly assisted Sentinel in fighting off his enemies, inwardly he began exploring the glitches and continuity errors in his memories that he and Rung had set up months ago. The inner quest finally jarred his recollection of Rung's therapy, allowing him to drown out Sentinel's influence and reassert his true personality. He shot Sentinel and, when the false Prime tried to resume control, the Roboid named [[Beak]] knocked him down a mile long thruster tube. With his paranoia explained and his mind cleared, Red Alert felt more satisfied and at peace than he had in a while. {{storylink|Last Light (issue)|Last Light}}

[[File:Sardines RedAlertCerebrosTidyUp.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|left|You can practically hear the late-90s death metal playing in the background.]]
Red Alert eventually traced the signal transmitted by Team Rodimus, locating [[Necroworld]] after they had left. Unfortunately, the "[[Disappeared]]" Decepticons on that world had overrun and slaughtered the Autobots, resulting in chaos. Red, Cerebros, and Fortress Maximus worked together to reclaim Necroworld and end the Decepticon threat, with Red Alert killing [[Rapidfire (G1)|Rapidfire]] in the ensuing skirmish. He found the Decepticon had taken to wearing the [[Mortilus|Necrobot]]'s cloak, and couldn't resist trying it on as well. {{storylink|Sardines}}

Having returned to Luna 1, Red Alert received a scrambled message that could have come from Rodimus' group, but couldn't decode it and refused to indulge his paranoid tendencies in looking for hidden meaning in it. {{storylink|Last Light (issue)|Last Light}}

The Luna 1 crew eventually made contact with Rodimus' team and received a bizarre set of instructions from him. Fortress Maximus had Red Alert pilot Luna 1 through the [[Warren]], and they stumbled into a battle against a giant [[Primus]] avatar controlled by the [[Functionist Council]] on the other side. After Red crashed Luna 1 into the back of the avatar's head and forced it to assume planet mode, the crew looked on from above as Rodimus' group managed to end the threat, which also had the side-effect of re-igniting Luna 1's dormant [[hot spot (phenomenon)|hot spot]]. Red Alert accompanied Fortress Maximus to meet with Rodimus in the aftermath. {{storylink|Crucible (Part 6): A Spark Among Embers|A Spark Among Embers}} Red Alert attended the farewell party for the decommissioned ''Lost Light'', looking a bit twitchy to be around so many lively people again, especially when Rodimus invaded his personal space.

Far in the future, Red Alert attended [[Ratchet (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ratchet]]'s funeral. {{storylink|How To Say Goodbye And Mean It: Part 2}}

===''Henkei! Henkei! Transformers -Visualize-''===
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===''Henkei! Henkei!'' pack-in manga===
[[File:Henkei henkei vol12 red alert.jpg‎|left|upright=1.1|thumb|The 12-step assertiveness training really paid off.]]
Red Alert and [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] eavesdropped on [[Octane]]'s plan to impress [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]]. When they revealed themselves, Octane fled, but the duo chased him across the desert. Red Alert was temporarily blinded when Smokescreen forgot that Octane could fly and had attempted to stop the [[Triple Changer]] with his trademark cloud of magnetized smoke. Thinking himself free of pursuit, Octane began to implement his plan and indulged in a bit of daydreaming. However, he was interrupted when Red Alert and Smokescreen again appeared, revealing that they were able to follow him using Red Alert's enhanced sensors. This caused Cyclonus to conclude that the Decepticon forces did not require Octane's talents, and he left to report Octane's incompetence to Megatron. Red Alert cracked his knuckles while leering at the abandoned Octane, implying that when they were finished with him, Octane would no longer be in mint condition. {{storylink|Henkei! Henkei! volume 12}}
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===''Transformers: All Spark''===
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===''Kre-O'' online manga===
Red Alert was injured by falling bricks when Inferno rushed into a burning building without waiting for his advice, and though he was fine physically, his trust in his partner took a beating and he started sulking alone in his room. He got over it in time for the next mission, however, contacting Inferno as he was fighting another fire and giving him advice on how to efficiently put it out. Once the building was saved, Inferno apologized to Red Alert, who in turn also apologized for being all mopey. {{storylink|Dive Into the Fire! The Rescue Operation of Friendship}}

===''Q-Transformers'' cartoon===
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===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
Red Alert was a member of the [[Rescuebot]]s, a team of Autobots dedicated to protecting humans. He formed the right leg of team's [[combiner]] form, [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]], who participated in the final battle with the Decepticons. {{storylink|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe issue 12|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe #12}}

===Renegade Rhetoric===
The Red Alert of [[Primax 085.0 Eta]] became one of the [[Spy Changer]]s who pursued [[Megatron (G1)#The Battle for Planet Earth|Megatron]]'s Renegade Decepticons, who had captured Optimus Prime, to another universe. Once on the other side, Red Alert asked [[Wheeljack (G1)#The Battle for Planet Earth|Wheeljack]] if the [[Reality Beacon]] was functioning. He then began to patrol with his teammate [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] and team commander [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Renegade Rhetoric|Renegade Rhetoric (2), 2016/05/02}} In one mission, the Spy CHangers traveled to a [[Sumdac Systems]] facility which [[Nightracer (G2)|Nightracer]] and [[Crash Test (G2)|Crash Test]] had raided. Unfortunately, the Decepticons were gone with stolen [[Destronium]], and the Spy Changers were confronted by the [[Society of Ultimate Villainy]]. Red Alert did his best against [[Sergeant Chaos]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Renegade Rhetoric|Renegade Rhetoric (2), 2016/05/05}} Later, Red Alert's team went to [[Metro City]] after Hoist determined that the Decepticons might be interested in [[Professor Morris]]'s [[Brainwave Scanner]]. Unfortunately, [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] maneuvered [[Intelligence and Information Institute|III]] into believing that the Autobots were evil. Hoist and Red Alert were forced to flee while Jazz was captured by III. Red Alert and Hoist rescued Jazz from III headquarters by causing a small fire. On their way out with Jazz, Red Alert saved the life of an III agent who had become trapped in the blaze, [[Nick Burns]]. Burns promised the Autobots that he would try to convince his superiors of the Autobots' true nature. {{storylink|Transformers: Renegade Rhetoric|Renegade Rhetoric (2), 2016/05/09}} Subsequently, Wheeljack was able to tap into the Decepticons' communication network. [[Prowl (G1)#The Battle for Planet Earth|Prowl]] quickly organized a strike force, overruling Red Alert's objection that their base would be undefended. But at the Decepticons' base, the Spy Changers were overcome by the Decepticon Go-Bots' new powers. Fleeing back to base, the Autobots were once again overwhelmed by [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]], being forced to flee once more. {{storylink|Transformers: Renegade Rhetoric|Renegade Rhetoric (2), 2016/05/12}}

===''Of Masters and Mayhem''===
Red Alert was responsible for security for the Ark project on Cybertron. Although he had countless security protocols in place, his focus was primarily on air attacks, the Decepticons' traditionally favored means to strike. A brazen approach by a single combatant on the ground transmitting Autobot transponder signals caught even Red by surprise. Even worse was when the horrendous [[Toxitron (G1)|Toxitron]] penetrated his security, demonstrating both his personal regenerative and outwardly destructive abilities. Red Alert was bisected by Toxitron's [[Agonizer Blade]] while trying to defend the base. {{storylink|The Toxic Transformer}}

===''Prime Wars Trilogy'' cartoons===
Upon the arrival of [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], Perceptor invoked the name of Red Alert's {{w|lonsdaleite}} samples. {{storylink|Our Heroes Respond}}

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material===
[[File:Siege-Red-Alert-art.jpg|thumb|upright=0.6]]
On Cybertron, Red Alert was a [[Insignia/War for Cybertron Trilogy|Ground Command Medical Private]], whose function served as a medic. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Siege|''Siege'' webpage}}<ref name=Siege>[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/siege ''Siege'' website]</ref> During the war for Cybertron, Red Alert was among the Autobot loyalists located in [[Uraya]], but as the Decepticon presence in the area grew, he and the other loyalists were forced underground, ceasing all combat operations. {{storylink|Source:Teletraan1 Data Files|''Siege'' Teletraan1 Data Files}}
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===2019 IDW continuity===
When the [[Tether]] fell from orbit, its impact caused massive property damage and death. Red Alert, Inferno, and [[Fixit (G1)|Fixit]] performed crisis response in the aftermath of the devastation. {{storylink|Arcee/Greenlight: Run}} Red Alert watched [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] deliver his first speech as Prime, where he swore to fight against the Decepticons. {{storylink|War World: Awakenings}}

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Todd Haberkorn]] (English), [[Kazumasa Nakamura]] (Japanese)|[[Sérgio Stern]] (Portuguese), [[Jérémy Prévost]] (French), [[Thomas Schmuckert]] (German), [[Juan Antonio García Sainz De La Maza]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Erick Selim]] (Latin-American Spanish)}}
[[File:WFC-Siege-Ep5-Red-Alert-and-Deep-Cover.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Also known as Green-Jarvus Ben-Ellis.]]
[[File:Siege6ElitasResistance.jpg|thumb|250px]]
{{bigquote|I'm ''always'' alert.|Red Alert, [[Earthrise episode 1]]}}
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Red Alert was an Autobot medic, and attended to injured Autobots in the infirmary. Bumblebee is sent to Red Alert's care, and the medic patches the energon scout up. {{storylink|Siege episode 1}}. Red Alert is later present when Optimus Prime announces the development that Ultra Magnus had surrendered to Megatron. Red Alert suggested that Magnus' brain module could get hacked, allowing the Decepticons to learn the location of The Ark. Despite the revelation, Red Alert rallied under Prime's call. {{storylink|Siege episode 2}}. Red Alert was attending to injured Autobots when he was approached by Ratchet and the Decepticon Impactor. Red Alert lamented the many sparks lost in the war, though Ratchet assured him to keep at his work. {{storylink|Siege episode 4}}. When the Autobots base at the Ark is exposed and comes under attack, Red Alert helps defend it, attending to Bumblebee, who was rendered unconscious by the deployment of Shockwave's virus. Despite the loss to the Alpha Trion Protocols, Red Alert tells the scout he must fight, and hands him a blaster. Red Alert meets with Elita-1 and Ironhide, the team agreeing to protect the ship from the Decepticons. Red Alert boards the ark when it launches, and travels over to evacuate the rest of the Autobots. However while helping his fellow Autobots onto the ship, Red Alert is shot, and falls from The Ark. He is assumed dead and left behind, The Ark, leaving through the space bridge, though reunites with Elita-1, Chromia and Jetfire, forming a small Autobot resistance on Cybertron. {{storylink|Siege episode 6}}.

Red Alert and the Resistance attack a Seeker team and save a group of helpless Decepticons. The team ponders why the Decepticons are locking up their own troops. Red alert later presents Elita with information from their scout Steeljaw, indicating a massive incarceration camp at kaon. Despite Jetfire's protests as to the risks, Elita agrees to a plan to free them, telling Red Alert to be ready for survivors. At the camp, the Autobots suspect something is awry due to the lack of guards, but engage the Decepticons in battle anyway. On the ground, the Autobots eventually overtake the prison, while Jetfire takes out Seekers overhead. The Autobots press on deeper into the prison and notice that most of the cells are empty as they track an Autobot signal. But after a brief skirmish, they realize they've been had: Starscream springs his trap and the Autobots are surrounded. Red Alert and the others are hauled into the arena and bought before Megatron, who shows them his plan to harvest the sparks of the Cybertronians to power Project: Nemesis. Red Alert was then taken away with the rest of the team by Starscream and the seekers, to await the next spark harvest.{{storylink|Earthrise episode 1}}. Red Alert was locked in a cell at kaon along with Chromia and Jetfire. The team debated on why Megatron was harvesting sparks. Red Alert doubted it was a weapon, stating the Decepticons had already won the war. Red Alert tinkered with the barrier, trying to free them, but was unsuccessful. He lamented that there was no one to send a distress signal to, that HQ was deserted and Omega Supreme's location was unknown. Red Alert was then taken to the arena with the rest of the team, and watched as Megatron offered Elita-1 a place at his side. Barricade then initiated the harvesting process, trapping Red Alert in the harvest chamber, though the process was halted by the arrival of [[Scrapface]], who set the team free. With their binders deactivated, Red Alert and the rest of the team ran as the arena went into lockdown. They were then aided by [[Skytread]], who allowed them to escape. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 2}}.

Having escaped the arena, Red Alert and the others took cover to hide from Seeker patrols hunting them, however when Scrapface caused a coomtion, a brief conflict begun, leading the team to quickly kill the seekers present, keeping their position secure. Safe, they made it to the refuge, the old theatre. There, Red Alert attended to the injured Decepticons, and bore witness to Shockwave's broadcast, ordering all Decepticons to report to Kaon arena. Realising the threat posed, the team agreed to bring down Shockwave, once and for all. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 3}}. Red Aleter joined his allies in the mission to the arena, and waited outside with the rest of the team while Elita went in to set the explosives. However, they were suddenly ambushed by Shockwave's forces, having used cloaking technology to sneak up on them. Red Alert was captured with the others, and escorted towards the arena to face Shockwave, despite the Autobots warning of the planted explosives ahead. When the still active Chromia attacked their captors, Red Alert and the others ran towards the arena, hoping to reach Elita. They never did, as the explosives suddenly went off, destroying the entire area and killing them all. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 6}}.

==Commercial appearances==
*During a battle against Megatron, Optimus summoned [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]], [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]], [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]], [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]], Red Alert, and [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]] to his side. Megatron responded by calling down [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] and [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]]. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Thrust and Dirge|Autobot cars plus Thrust and Dirge commercial}}
*When [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] led an assault on the Autobots' launch base, Red Alert followed [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] in a counter-attack. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Ultra Magnus|Ultra Magnus commercial}}
*Red Alert was being carried down a highway by Ultra Magnus when Galvatron and his troops came upon them. He, Jazz, Tracks, and Smokescreen dealt with Starscream and Skywarp while their commander faced off against Galvatron. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Ultra Magnus and Galvatron|Ultra Magnus and Galvatron commercial}}
*Red Alert was part of a troop of Autobots who interrupted a Decepticon Energon-gathering mission. Megatron ordered [[Runabout (G1)|Runabout]] and [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]] to deal with the meddlers. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Battlechargers|Battlechargers commercial}}

==Games==
===''Transformers Legends''===
Red Alert was among the Autobots who thwarted Starscream's plan to destroy Earth, saving the planet by firing the [[Exponential Generator]] into orbit. {{storylink|Countdown to Extinction (Legends)|Countdown to Extinction}} Red Alert later teamed up with [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] and [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] in an attempt to track down the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]], who were busy committing crimes in the back alleys of human cities. {{storylink|The Thin Blue Line}}

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

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:BattleTacticsRedAlert.jpg|thumb|400px|See?! Even the Autobots are after me!]]
Red Alert participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him, which probably isn't good for his paranoia. He was an Uncommon character that could be recruited by collecting 55 units of Cybermetal, and 24 units of Transmetal. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Devastation''===
{{Note|Red Alert is an alternative skin for Sideswipe available with preorders of the game and as downloadable content.}}

[[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] could use Red Alert's color scheme during the Autobots' battle to stop the Decepticons from cyberforming Earth. Upon donning the paintjob, he would exhibit Red Alert's paranoid tendencies. {{storylink|Transformers: Devastation}}
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==Toys==
{{main|Red Alert (G1)/toys}}

==Merchandise==
{{main|Red Alert (G1)/toys#Merchandise}}

==Notes==
[[File:RedAlertG1-modelback.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|My back transforms crazy!]]
*Voice actor Michael Chain has stated that he based his characterization of Red Alert on former [[President of the United States|U.S. President]] [[Richard Nixon]], a man so incredibly paranoid that he kept secret audio recordings of ''himself''.
*Red Alert appeared in one of five original Generation 1 [[public service announcement]]s. After nearly mowing down a pair of kids on bikes, Red Alert scolded them and told them to never ride at night without reflectors. However, Red Alert was shown driving at night without his headlights on, so that probably didn't help.
*Curiously, though his altmode is a Lamborghini, and his Tech Specs even state that he's "fast in vehicular mode", he has a "Speed" rating of... 3, which makes him as fast as some Dinobots. Ouch.
*Although the first year of the Transformers line in Japan consisted of both 1984 ''and'' 1985 toys, Red Alert just managed to pip most of the U.S. 1985 range to the post by being released in tandem with [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] as one of the initial releases. Early [[TV Magazine]] art ostensibly featuring the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Season One]] cast even specifically includes Red Alert among the 1984 Autobots.<ref>http://tfarchive.com/comics/japanese/superrobotlife.php?dgallery_show=superrobotlife/SRLcastpage2.jpg</ref>
*Red Alert's [[character model]] is, for the most part, more toy accurate than Sideswipe's, as the '85 characters tended to be. The big change is that instead of a windshield on his back (like Sideswipe), Red Alert has the top of his trunk (including spoiler!).
*According to a [[story page]] in the October 1985 issue of ''[[TV Magazine]]'', Red Alert and [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] are brothers, with Sideswipe being slightly older than Red Alert. This connection may have been invented because, aside from Sideswipe and Red Alert sharing the same mold, Sunstreaker was not sold in the Japanese market outside of a special "versus" set with [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] and [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]]. However, the familial dynamic between Sideswipe and Sunstreaker was '''not''' changed in the Japanese dub of the original ''Transformers'' cartoon, leading some Japanese fans to consider the three Lamborghini characters as triplets.
*[[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] [[Siren (G1)|Siren]] was originally conceived as either an upgrade or homage to Red Alert.<ref>[[Transformers Generations|Transformers Generations Deluxe]], p108</ref> While the [[robot mode]] was largely blue unlike Red Alert, it featured a similar head to the early Autobot. The car mode, on the other hand, featured a near carbon copy of Red Alert's paint scheme. The Red Alert references were dropped early in the design process.
[[File:Universe2003toy-InfernoDeluxe.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Psych! I'm actually Inferno!]]
*The color schemes for the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)|2003 ''Universe'']] versions of [[Inferno (Universe)|Inferno]] and ''Robots in Disguise'' Spy Changer [[Prowl (RID)|Prowl]] are clearly based on Red Alert's Generation 1 look. Inferno in particular caused a great deal of fan confusion when first released; here was a toy named Inferno, decorated like Red Alert, released alongside a toy named [[Ratchet (Universe)|Ratchet]], decorated like [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]]. [[Hasbro]] design director [[Aaron Archer]] (in his online "Orson" persona) disclosed that this was the result of a mistake in the naming process.
**Years later, the Facebook edition of "[[Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime]]" would describe ''Universe'' Inferno as an incarnation of [[Inferno (BW)|''Beast Wars'' Inferno]] who had salvaged a chassis from a [[Red Alert (RID 2001)|''Robots in Disguise'' incarnation of Red Alert]]. Meanwhile, sister Facebook page "[[Transformers: Renegade Rhetoric|Renegade Rhetoric]]" would repurpose the ''Universe'' Prowl toy as [[#Renegade Rhetoric|a Spy Changer body]] for Generation 1 Red Alert.
*Make a joke and he will sigh and you will laugh and he will cry.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Alert''' (アラート ''Arāto''), '''Red Alert''' (レッドアラート ''Reddo Arāto'')
*''French:'' '''Feu D'alerte''' (Canada, "Flare"), '''Alerte Rouge''' (France, "Red Alert")
*''Hungarian:'' '''Riadó''' ("Alert")
*''Italian:'' '''Giaguaro''' ("Jaguar"), '''Alert''' (Releases of the G1 toy after 1987), '''Allarme Rosso''' ("[[Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1]]" only, "Red Alert")
*''Mandarin:'' '''Hóngsè Jǐngjiè''' (Taiwan, 紅色警戒, "Red Alert"), '''Hóngsè Jǐngbào''' (China, 红色警报, "Red Alert")
*''Portuguese:'' '''Alerta Vermelho''' ("Red Alert")
*''Russian:'' '''Panikjor''' (Паникёр, "Alarmist")

==References==
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Red Alert (G1)

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Umbreon67: /* War for Cybertron Trilogy cartoon */

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:''Red Alert is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:G1 RedAlert profileart1.jpg|upright=1.95|thumb|I am head of security around—WHAT WAS THAT!? OH, DEAR GOD, THEY'RE OUT TO GET ME!!]]
'''Red Alert''' is paranoid, which is not a bad trait in a [[Security Director]] if it's kept in check by reason, logic, and common sense. Red Alert is... not always so good with those other traits. The Autobots appreciate his discriminating eye for detail as well as his all-consuming dedication to safety, but his ratio of false alarms to real emergencies leaves something to be desired. And thanks to the "bot who cried wolf" effect, it makes them less likely to take Red Alert seriously when his sensors detect a genuine threat.

Red Alert is close friends with [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] despite their polarized personalities mixing about as well as oil and vinegar. Incidentally, both Autobots feel obligated to keep the other out of trouble and this concern melds them into a reasonably effective duo.

{{quote|"I ''warned'' you guys there was trouble!" "You ''always'' say there's trouble, Red."|Red Alert and Hoist|"[[Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel US ''The Transformers'' comics====
{{note|The ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' [[G.I. Joe and the Transformers (comic)|crossover comic]] is only part of the US version of the Marvel comics and thus is unrelated in any way to his following appearance in "[[The Enemy Within!]]".}}

[[File:GIJoe-TheTransformers-RedAlert.jpg|thumb|upright=0.6|left]]
Red Alert was present during [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s funeral and later during [[Cobra]]'s attack on [[Ark (G1)|the Ark]], where he and [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] joined in the fight alongside [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] who had been heading the defense operation. {{storylink|Ashes, Ashes...}}

====Marvel UK ''The Transformers'' comics====
[[File:Redalertfromnowhere.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|What the—how did I get here?! Where am I?!]]
When the Autobot warrior [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] went on a temporarily mad rampage within the Ark, Red Alert attempted to restrain him. His efforts failed, and Brawn escape to menace the nearby town of [[St. Petersburg]]. The Autobots gave chase, and just when Brawn though he had defeated them all, Red leapt out in ambush to deck Brawn with one punch, and then vanished into the night as if he had never been there. {{storylink|The Enemy Within!}}

{{note|For some reason, Red Alert and Inferno were never given introductions along with the other [[Autobot Cars]] in the Marvel series, US or UK stories. There was no explanation for his presence on Earth in the above stories, and in response to a [[Letters page (Marvel UK)|reader's query]], [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] claimed that Red Alert was critically injured (off-panel) during "[[The Last Stand]]", which is set after the events of "The Enemy Within!".<ref>[http://transfans.co.uk/media/2KX/media/comics/the_transformers_uk/soundwaves/Issue062.jpg Issue #62's Soundwaves at transfans.co.uk]</ref> His only other appearance in the present was a heavily off-model cameo on the cover of US #41, "[[Totaled!]]". }}

=====Marvel UK future timelines=====
[[File:RobinSmithLotsaCharacterModels.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66|One of these guys is not like the others... one of these guys doesn't belong...]]
In [[2009]], Red Alert was one of the few Autobots available on Earth to help [[Kup (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Kup]] and [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] assault the new energy leech being constructed by the Decepticons. After destroying the work [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] and the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]] had done, Red Alert and the others were immediately drafted by [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Rodimus Prime]] into leaping through the [[trans-time dimensional portal]] back to [[1989]]. It seemed the extended [[Time travel|time-jump]] of former Decepticon leader [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] was causing heavy stress on the timestream at both ends. 20 years in the past, Red Alert and his future Autobots joined forces with several different factions of Autobots and Decepticons on Earth to confront the menace of Galvatron and the resultant time storm. Red Alert took some flak from Galvatron's [[particle cannon]] during the battle, but ultimately the [[time rift]] was abated when Galvatron himself was cast into its maw, and the timestream restabilized itself. Red Alert, Rodimus and the other future Autobots then returned to their own time. {{storylink|Time Wars}}

[[File:ShadowofEvil-RedAlert.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Look, I don't know why my spoiler is on my back either.]]
Or did they? Upon returning to 2009, Red Alert and his comrades found Galvatron already there waiting for them. It seemed their actions in the past had reconstructed the timeline to such a degree that their present was now radically changed—Galvatron and his Decepticons now ruled Cybertron. The Autobots tried to adjust to these new events and created a token resistance movement on Cybertron, but it was soon crushed and they were chased off their home planet and back to Autobot City on Earth. During the trip, Red Alert was serving as chief bridge officer of [[Future Autobot evacuation ship|their starship]] when the Autobots were assaulted with sabotage. {{storylink|The Void! (UK)|The Void!}} While Kup and a security team attempted to ferret out the traitor, Red Alert did his level best to keep the Autobots from crashing into Earth uncontrollably at sub-light speeds. Battered and bruised, most of the Autobots survived thanks to Arcee's efforts to reactivate the retro-rockets at the last minute. {{storylink|Edge of Impact}} They still had to face the saboteur, however: an insane Rodimus Prime, corrupted from within by the essence of [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] that he had unknowingly been carrying inside himself. On the ground, Red Alert joined Kup, Arcee, and the others in fighting their mad leader, {{storylink|Shadow of Evil}} but Kup advised the others against destroying Rodimus. Instead, Red Alert and the others were made to stand back as Kup managed to tackle down Rodimus, and rip the Matrix from his chest, severing Unicron's link to the Autobot commander. {{storylink|White Fire}}

====Marvel ''Generation 2'' comic====
[[File:DevicesandDesires-RedAlert.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66|"Red Alert, '''no!''' This is extremely out-of-character!"]]
[[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] planned a raid on [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]]'s ship ''[[Twilight (G2)|Twilight]]'' against [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s orders. Unfortunately, Jhiaxus was expecting this move and had Grimlock's troops surrounded. Red Alert attacked Jhiaxus anyhow, and was blown to pieces. Red Alert's death hinted to Grimlock that this may have been a bad idea. {{storylink|Devices and Desires! (Marvel)|Devices and Desires!}}
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====''Regeneration One''====
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In [[2012]], alerted to [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]]'s devastation of planet Earth, Optimus Prime travelled there with a detachment of Autobots, including Red Alert. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 3}} They faced Megatron and his [[zombie]] troops to finally put an end to his tyranny. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 5}}

[[File:Wheeljack red alert smokescreen cosmos natural selection.jpg|thumb|upright=1.8]]
After Megatron and his [[zombie]] army had been defeated, Red Alert, [[Wheeljack (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Wheeljack]], [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]] and [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] were given the unenviable task of clearing away the fallen zombies, tossing them into a huge pit in [[West Virginia]] to be vaporized from orbit. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part One}} Returning to Cybertron aboard the ''[[Valiant (G1)|Valiant]]'', Red Alert and the other Autobots were unwittingly targeted by surface-to-air missiles from the [[Civil Defense Hub]] which had been overtaken by the Decepticon [[Clone (subgroup)|Clones]] [[Pounce]] and [[Wingspan]], under the command of the resurrected [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]]. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Four}} Though the missiles were called off at the last moment, the Autobots aboard the ''Valiant'' were now alerted to the threat and prepared for immediate deployment. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Five}}

[[File:Red alert kup natural selection.jpg|thumb|left]]
Not long afterwards, Red Alert provided security for [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Hot Rod]]'s speech at [[Eugenesis Plaza]] alongside [[Prowl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Prowl]] and the [[Wrecker]]s. When the crowd—agitated up by [[Spinister (G1)|Neo-Decepticon]] [[Needlenose (G1)|agents]]—turned violent, he and [[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]] contained a breach in the security cordon while [[Kup (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Kup]] ushered their leader to safety. {{storylink|Destiny, Part One}} When [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] and the other former [[Nucleon (substance)|Nucleon]] victims defeated the [[Mayhem Attack Squad]], Red Alert led the Decepticon infiltrators away to custody. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Two}} Later, Prowl, Streetwise and Red Alert arrested the Decepticon "small fry" [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]] {{storylink|Destiny, Part Three}}

Red Alert took part in Rodimus Prime's assault on the [[Hub (G2)|Hub Network]] and survived, returning to Cybertron to find it a barren wasteland populated only by [[shadow-leech]]es. Fighting through them to reach the [[Star Chamber]], the Autobots split into three teams—one to go to Earth, one to hold the line on Cybertron and the third, including Red Alert, to travel to the [[Clar Macro-jungle]] on [[Nebulos]]. There, they finally defeated the insane, [[Dark Matrix]]-possessed, time-displaced [[Galvatron II|Galvatron]] before coming under attack from the similarly Dark Matrix-possessed [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Fortress Maximus]]. Fortunately a combined team of Autobots and humans arrived from Earth to save the day.

While Earth and Nebulos thrived, Cybertron was cut off from [[Primus]], rendering all Transformers decidedly mortal. Like all the rest, Red Alert abandoned his homeworld to travel the galaxy until he eventually died. {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 5}}
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====''Transformers '84''====
Shortly before the launch of the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]], Red Alert was part of a crew recruited by [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] to retrieve the injured [[Dinobot (G1)|Dynobots]] following a battle with [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]]. {{storylink|Secrets & Lies issue 1|Secrets & Lies #1}}
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===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Michael Chain]] (English), [[Yoku Shioya]] (Japanese), [[Kōki Kataoka]] (Japanese, "Dinobot Island, Part 1"), [[Keiichi Nanba]] (Japanese, "Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1"), [[Show Hayami]] (Japanese, "Blaster Blues")|[[Yao Huang]] (Chinese, season 1), [[Xia Zhiqing]] (Chinese, season 2), [[Roberto Alexander]] (Latin American), [[Arnim André]] (German, "Auto Berserk"), [[François Leccia]] (European French), [[Georges Atlas]] (European French, "Dinobot Island, Part 2" & "Auto Berserk"), [[Luiz Feier Motta]] (Portuguese, "Dinobot Island, Part 1"), [[Júlio César]] (Portuguese, "Dinobot Island, Part 2"), [[Nilton Valério]] (Portuguese, "Auto Berserk"), [[Francisco José]] (Portuguese, "Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1 - 2"), [[Dario de Castro]] (Portuguese, "Blaster Blues" & "The God Gambit"), [[Júlio Chaves]] (Portuguese, "The Revenge of Bruticus")}}

[[File:AlertCowboy.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|You're riding a horse! Did Megatron send you?!]]
Red Alert assisted Inferno when the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] accidentally set [[Ark (G1)|Autobot headquarters]] on fire. {{storylink|Dinobot Island, Part 1}} He and Inferno later helped [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] and [[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]] corral some motorcycle rustlers who got transported into the future by a time warp. {{storylink|Dinobot Island, Part 2}}

[[File:AutoBerserk RedAlert accusation.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|There's someone out there, watching me...]]
The Autobots were testing the powerful [[Negavator]] superweapon they had built in cooperation with the [[United States military]] when the Decepticons attacked, intent on stealing the weapon. [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] ordered Red Alert and Inferno to stay inside and guard the bunker as the rest of the Autobots took the fight to the Decepticons. Inferno chafed to fight the Decepticons and left Red on his own despite the latter's pleas for him to stay. During the battle, Decepticon attacks caused the bunker to catch fire and become damaged (much to [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]]'s dismay), knocking Red Alert on the head and burying him under rubble. Realizing what happened, Inferno and the other Autobots returned to rescue Red. Unfortunately, the blow to his head damaged Red's logic circuits, making him more paranoid than usual, and caused him to flee the other Autobots in fear that they would take him apart and use him for spare parts. He also became thoroughly convinced that his pal Inferno was after his job and so he escaped the Autobots. Red Alert's damage was such that if he was left untreated, his circuits would eventually explode, and so the Autobots immediately left to find him.

[[File:AutoBerserk Inferno RedAlert friendship.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Images like this, and yet Tracks gets all the innuendo.]]
Meanwhile, [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] (who had been abandoned by the Decepticons on the battlefield by [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s order) witnessed this happening. He decided to use Red's paranoia to his own advantage by pretending to form a partnership with the Autobot, feeding his paranoid state, encouraging him to steal the Negavator and use it to destroy both the Autobots and Decepticons. With Red Alert's knowledge, the pair infiltrated the bunker and stole the Negavator, just in time for Megatron to seize the weapon and for Starscream to reveal his true cowardly ways. Fortunately, Inferno saved Red Alert from himself and his Decepticon 'allies'. {{storylink|Auto Berserk}}

After Megatron managed to frame the Autobots, the entire Autobot contingent, including Red Alert, were banished from Earth on a rocket supplied by [[Shawn Berger]]. {{storylink|Megatron's Master Plan, Part 1}} The ship was locked on course for the [[Sun]], but the Autobots managed to get clear and return to Earth with the help of [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]] and [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]]'s force field. There they confronted and defeated the Decepticons, who had already been exposed. {{storylink|Megatron's Master Plan, Part 2}} Red Alert was on the squad that intercepted the Decepticons at a power plant, however during the fight, it became apparent that both sides were suffering strange malfunctions. The Autobots returned to base, where [[Perceptor (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Perceptor]] worked out they were all suffering from [[Cybertonium]] depletion. {{storylink|Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1}} [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike]], [[Carly]], and the Dinobots managed to get more Cybertonium from Cybertron, and the Autobots were all repaired. {{storylink|Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 2}}

[[File:BlasterBlues Red Alert Inferno on the road.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Why does that fire engine keep following me?!]]
When Megatron used the [[Voltronic Galaxer]] to block Earth's radio transmissions, the survivors of a train crash were unable to radio the fire service. Luckily Red Alert and Inferno were patrolling in the area and spotted the fire. Red Alert created a fire break with his gun while Inferno attacked the main part of the fire, and eventually it was out. Red Alert's sensors still tingled though, alerting them to an incoming attack by [[Thundercracker (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Thundercracker]] and [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]]. {{storylink|Blaster Blues}}

[[File:GodGambit Red Alert Optimus don't go.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|No! Don't leave me on my own! They'll get me!]]
Once, Cosmos radioed in to [[Teletraan I]] to inform the Autobots he had uncovered data on a new source of energy upon [[Saturn]]'s moon of [[Titan (moon)|Titan]], but was under heavy fire from [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]. Optimus Prime began to order Cosmos to transmit the data, but Red Alert overruled his commander, saying it was too risky as the Decepticons might monitor and intercept the transmission. Prime acknowledged Red's caution, and instead sent a team of Autobots out aboard [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] to meet Cosmos. {{storylink|The God Gambit}}

Red Alert helped coat the [[Statue of Liberty]] in [[Corrostop]], Perceptor's latest invention. Unfortunately while they were doing so, the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] cruised up and kidnapped Perceptor. Great security work there, Red. He and the rest of the Autobots were infected with [[Cosmic Rust (disease)|Cosmic Rust]] by the Decepticons, and it was only some clever work by Perceptor that saved them. {{storylink|Cosmic Rust (episode)|Cosmic Rust}} As the Earth moved closer and closer to the Sun as part of a [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]] plan, Red Alert and Inferno fought to extinguish the many fires that started as a result, though they found that once put out, the fires would promptly start again. {{storylink|The Revenge of Bruticus}}

{{note|The original storyboards for [[The Transformers: The Movie]] depict a death scene for Red Alert which was not included in the finished film. Red meets his end as [[:File:TFTM-RedAlertDown.jpg|he is shot in the back]] by the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s after helping [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]], [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] and [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] attack [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]. His corpse would also later have been seen during the final battle between Optimus and Megatron. Once again, the illuminati try to cover up his death.}}

====''The Transformers'' public service announcements====
[[File:RedAlertPSA.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Did I really say that knowing is half the battle? Oh, [[G.I. Joe (team)|they'll]] ''definitely'' get me now!]]
Red Alert came speeding up behind a pair of kids on bicycles. Due to the darkness, neither he nor they could see each other and they all swerved to avoid a collision at the last moment. Transforming, Red Alert warned them about riding bikes at night, reminding them to always bring reflectors or wear bright clothing so that drivers can see them more clearly. {{storylink|Public service announcement#Transformers public service announcements|Transformers Public service announcement}}
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====Japanese cartoon continuity====
=====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' story pages=====
Red Alert was a participant in a battle in New York City, early in the Autobot/Decepticon war taking place on Earth. The Autobots were victorious that day. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (story page)|Broadcasting on TV! Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers}}

Later, Red Alert and Sideswipe battled Thundercracker and Skywarp over a human space shuttle. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (story page)#Part 3|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers Part 3}}

=====Full Throttle Scramble Power!=====
Red Alert accompanied the massive Autobot reinforcements called in to counter Megatron's nefarious [[Omega Wave Cannon]]. {{storylink|Full Throttle Scramble Power!}}

=====''Legends'' comic=====
Red Alert defended the Autobots' base when the Decepticons came for their [[Transform Super Cog]], only to be sent flying by [[Runabout (G1)|Runabout]] and [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]]. {{storylink|Slugslinger's Ambition}} At one point he found [[Twin Twist]] drilling holes in the base, {{storylink|Jumpstarter Chapter#G1 Warrior Twin Twist|G1 Warrior Twin Twist}}
and his ensuing rage sent Twin Twist and [[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]] running. {{storylink|Jumpstarter Chapter#G1 Warrior Topspin|G1 Warrior Topspin}}

=====''Asterisk Story''=====
[[File:AiAlert-Story.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Big scary bot-man will eat me!]]
As a member of Officer [[Clampdown (G1)|Clampdown]]'s [[Interplanetary Personnel Exchange Program]], Red Alert was paired with Officer [[Ai Kuruma]] to promote goodwill and cooperation between the races.

After shooing the kitty [[Cher]] off of him, Officer Kuruma received a call about a little boy who'd gotten lost on his way to the market. Ai (dreaming of a commendation for finding the boy) followed the sound of crying, only to find it was Cher again, up in a tree. She climbed up the tree to rescue it, but fell from the high branches... but Red Alert caught her and the cat in time.

The cat scampered off, and the pair followed him... and ran across the lost little boy. But then Cher stole a fish from the boy's grocery bag. Red Alert set his detector from "little boy" to "fish", and the two gave chase... {{storylink|The Cat and the Medal}}
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=====Controverse=====
Red Alert was present with the Autobots while watching the latest reports on the Galactic Courts, and the preparation for the trial of [[Primacron]]. {{storylink|Controverse}}

=====''The Headmasters'' cartoon=====
[[File:JHeadmasters01RedAlertEtc.jpg|thumb|To battle, brothers! Wait, since when do [[#Notes|I have brothers?]]]]
Some time before the Transformers' war left Cybertron, Red Alert engaged the Decepticons with his comrades. Later, on Earth, Red Alert was present for a suspiciously similar battle with the Decepticons that resulted in the death of Optimus Prime. In 2011, [[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]] recalled the Cybertronian skirmish that Red Alert took part in—or another one very much like it. {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}}

{{note|Red Alert appears in two Cybertronian flashback battles within the episode, alongside the same team of Autobots, suggesting that they represent the same fight. He also appears in one further flashback battle on Earth, which depicts Optimus Prime's death in a scene that doesn't match up to his ''actual'' death in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''. This was a continuity patch-job by the ''Headmasters'' production staff, as the movie hadn't been released in Japan yet. }}
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=====e-HOBBY comics=====
Red Alert disappeared after the [[Unicron War]], his fate unknown to his Autobot comrades, but he later returned to them a changed 'bot: in his absence, his life had been saved by a Decepticon. With the realization that not all Decepticons were without compassion, Red Alert's paranoid personality underwent a transformation, and he became far less aggressive in battle, prompting strategies of defensive engagement. He went on to train younger security officers for the Autobots, showing a new, caring side that made him a well-liked member of the team.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20140611135827/http://www.e-hobbymagazine.com/english/museun_en/1636.html e-HOBBY Red Alert bio]</ref>

=====''Generations Selects Special Comic''=====
In [[2050]], the Autobots stood alongside the Earth-born race of robot [[Selector]]s to defend their freedom. However, they were assaulted by the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcon]]s, who wanted to feed off of the [[Angolmois Energy]] that powered the Selectors. Red Alert was shot down by [[Rippersnapper (G1)|Rippersnapper]], and Inferno tried to tend to his fallen friend. A squad of [[Doublecrosser]] Selectors assembled as a shield to protect their Autobot comrades. {{storylink|Abominus comic 1}}

====''Wings Universe''====
{{Wingsnote}}
[[File:BattleLines6-UltraMagnus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"I knew it! Ultra Magnus and Optimus Prime are in cahoots with each other!" "...You're not wrong, Red."]]
Nine million years ago, Red Alert was present at the first "meeting" of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]]. Five million years later, following the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'s disappearance, he and several other Autobots entered [[stasis hibernation pod]]s to await the energy rejuvenation of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 6}}

During the [[Battle of Autobot City]], Red Alert was part of a team which took down [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] after the Decepticon breached [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]]. As they retreated under fire from the Constructicons, Red Alert tried to keep them occupied to help the others escape and was shot down. {{storylink|A Flash Forward}} A statue in memory of Red Alert was erected in Autobot City, along with those of the other fallen. {{storylink|A Flash Forward, Part 2}}
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===Marvel Storybooks continuity===
When the Autobots went to confront the Decepticons at their headquarters, Megatron allowed them to come in unmolested. Optimus Prime warned his Autobots that they may be walking into a trap, and told them to be on their guard. Red Alert, nonetheless, still insisted on telling everyone he thought the acknowledged trap was ''suspicious''. {{storylink|Battle for Earth}}
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===''Big Looker'' Story Books===
After a fierce battle with the Decepticons, Red Alert and the rest of the Autobots were busy repairing themselves. Unexpectedly, Starscream, Skywarp and Thundercracker came flying over the Autobots’ headquarters, despite the Decepticons having been just as damaged as they had been during the fight. Red Alert rang an “Autobot Alert” upon seeing the seekers. {{storylink|Decepticon Hijack}}

===''Find Your Fate Junior''===
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====Earthquake====
In one possible sequence of events, Beachcomber, Windcharger and Powerglide uncovered a Decepticon ploy to destroy Center City. When splitting up the Autobot forces to combat the Decepticons on two fronts, one at their headquarters and the other at Center City, Optimus assigned Red Alert to the secondary team.

In the event that the secondary team was sent to the Decepticons’ fortress, the Autobots stealthily infiltrated the Decepticons’ fortress, and discovered the laboratory within.

In one version of what happened next, the Autobots met up with Cosmos and were then able to redirect the Destruction Beam back to its source, destroying the Decepticons and their base.

In another version of what happened next, Megatron called his troops to him so that they could all partake in Cosmos's dismemberment. Before the Decepticons were able to begin, Cosmos spotted Red Alert and the rest of the secondary team hiding nearby. Surrounding the Decepticons, the secondary team engaged their enemies. Though the Autobots defeated the Decepticons, they were unable to interfere with the Destruction beam. The Destruction beam then reached its target, and Center City was destroyed. Though the Autobots were able to gain control of the Decepticon fortress and destroyed the lab, they were not able to wipe out all of the evil robots, and enjoyed a pyrrhic victory at best.{{storylink|Earthquake (book)|Earthquake}}
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====Decepticon Poison====
While on patrol around the Autobot headquarters, Red Alert spotted Ramjet flying nearby. Troubled by this sighting, he immediately rushed to warn his fellow Autobots. Red Alert's warning came just in time, as Ramjet had poisoned the Autobots’ fuel supply, leaving any Autobot who had ingested any amount of the latest batch unable to transform. Optimus, as well as about half of the Autobots retained their ability to transform thanks to Red Alert's timely intervention. Red Alert then returned to his post, ready to report any new enemy activity as it arose.

If the Autobots decided to assume a defensive strategy in light of these events, Red Alert was soon to report Decepticon activity once more; this time a whole Decepticon attack force moving in quickly towards them.

In one possible scenario, the Autobots were cured from the Decepticons’ poison thanks to a cure concocted by Perceptor. The cured Autobots then charged headlong into battle against the incoming Decepticons, only to be quickly overpowered. The second wave of Autobots, those who were running low on fuel, were able to fight back and bring their injured within the base before being forced into a retreat. Red Alert then reported that the Decepticons were retreating as well, the Autobots having injured them throughout the course of battle to allow them a temporary reprieve.

In another possible scenario, where Optimus followed a plan courtesy of Prowl, the Autobot leader instructed his troops to transform into vehicle mode and play dead. The Decepticons, believing the Autobots’ ruse, disarmed themselves in order to carry out the Autobots’ “carcasses.” Now with the element of surprise against unarmed opponent, the Autobots Transformed and were able to easily defeat the evil robots.

In another possible turn of events, Red Alert reported a full-scale Decepticon assault as Perceptor finished giving out his antidote... only for the Autobot to realize too late that he had given too much of the stuff to his comrades. The Autobots who received the antidote soon found themselves falling apart, leaving Red Alert and the rest outmatched against the greater number of Decepticons.

In yet another possible sequence of events, the Autobots decided to use the tainted fuel as a weapon against the Decepticons. Red Alert warned his fellow Autobots that they had a mere ten minutes to execute their plan before the Decepticons were upon them. Lighting the fuel to create a toxic cloud allowed the Autobots to ward off the Decepticons, allowing them the time to cure the poisoned Autobots.

Alternatively, in an alternate path wherein Optimus returned from the Decepticons’ lab with the antidote to the poison, the Autobot leader informed his troops of the Decepticons’ next plot. The evil robots were planning poison a nearby water reservoir in order to turn humans into mindless slaves. If Optimus decided to end his troops to the water reservoir to prevent this attack, Red Alert was amongst the group of Autobots that found the reservoir swarmed by Decepticons upon their arrival. Whether or not the Autobots succeeded in defeating the Decepticons depended on which decisions the other Autobots made. {{storylink|Decepticon Poison}}
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====The Invisibility Factor====
[[File:Sarah Sanders.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1]]
In one possible scenario, the Decepticons gained control of an [[Invisibility Device]]. When the invisible Decepticons attacked Metroplex city, Red Alert and the rest of the Autobots were reduced to scrap metal, unable to fight the unseen enemy.

In another scenario, where the Autobots gave up searching for a ship with invisibility capabilities, Red Alert and the rest of the Autobots within Metroplex were caught by surprise by a fleet of identical ships swooping down upon them. The Autobots were all destroyed as Galvatron gloated of his victory.

In yet another possible scenario, Red Alert participated in a battle against the Decepticons when the evil robots attacked Metroplex while using Invisibility Devices. Thanks to the Invisibility Device's inventor, [[Sarah Sanders]], the Autobots were in possession of an [[Invisibility Scrambler]] to counteract the Decepticons’ Invisibility Device. Anticipating the Decepticons’ attack, the Autobots successfully defeated the evil robots when they came. {{storylink|The Invisibility Factor}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
Red Alert was serving the Autobot cause in [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] when [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] was destroyed, and Optronix first rose to become Optimus Prime at the request of [[Council of Ancients]]. When the [[Forum of Enlightenment]] suddenly went up in flames, he came with Optimus, [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], and [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] to investigate the ruins. {{storylink|The War Within issue 2|The War Within #2}} After Optimus and Megatron disappeared through a [[space bridge]] portal and the [[Dark Ages]] began, Red Alert presumably became one of the Autobot soldiers serving in Prowl's faction. {{storylink|Transformers: War Within: The Dark Ages|War Within: The Dark Ages}}

After the [[Great Shutdown]], Red Alert was one of the first Autobots resurrected by the new alliance of [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] and [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], and was chosen to lead the united Cybertronians alongside Shockwave and an [[Autobot High Council]]. {{storylink|Cold War (issue)|Cold War}} The council proved incapable of adequately leading on their own, though, and began gradually giving more and more power to Shockwave over time, until their role was as little more than figureheads. Ultimately, it took the arrival of Optimus Prime and the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'s crew to galvanize the Autobot forces of Cybertron into realizing just how badly they'd been had by the Decepticons. Red Alert and the council finally joined in the insurrection and helped bring down Shockwave's empire. {{storylink|Revelation (War and Peace)|Revelation}}

Red Alert was seen tutoring several new Autobot cadets in combat as Cybertron settled down after the uprising. {{storylink|Black Sunshine}} He was last seen among the Autobots who traveled to Earth to work on the construction of the new [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]]. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}

{{note|Red Alert is one of the larger continuity errors in [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]]'s ''Generation One'' series. Several characters were shown in the first limited series, [[Prime Directive]], who were later addressed in the continuity as definitively NOT having been part of the Ark or ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'' crews. Unlike the one panel cameos of bots like [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] or [[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]], however, Red Alert was shown as fully active and interacting with his fellow Autobots on Earth, only to be assertively stated as having always been on Cybertron in the next limited series.}}

===''The Beast Within''===
Red Alert participated in a savage battle against the Decepticons, though he did not fare too well, and lay collapsed on the ground as Astrotrain towered over him. {{storylink|The Beast Within}}
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===''Transformers Legends'' anthology===
While Ratchet and Wheeljack worked to repair Starscream, Red Alert handled the security arrangements. He did sound an alarm when the Decepticons turned up later to try to reclaim their comrade, but that was about it. {{storylink|Redemption Center}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[Megatron Origin issue 2|''Megatron Origin'' #2]]; [[Things Fall Apart, Part 1: "New Arrivals, Old Encounters"|''The Transformers'' vol. 1 #2]] (modern era)}}

[[File:Prowl and Red Alert Megatron Origin 2.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.3]]
Red Alert was [[Reproduction|constructed cold]]. {{storylink|Remain in Light 4 of 5: Arm the Lonely|Arm the Lonely}} Before the war, he was the warden of [[Translucentica Heights]]. He became a regular informant for the police, often spending his time collecting information on [[Militant Monoform Movement|Triple M]] and the growing [[Decepticon]] movement and passing it on to the Cybertronian security services. {{storylink|Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc|Post Hoc}} Red Alert also worked as an informant to [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel]], the chief of security for the Senate. Red Alert and other informants were subjected to a proto-shadowplay form of reconditioning, making them into sleeper agents for Sentinel who would serve as a secret militia whenever necessary. {{storylink|Last Light (issue)|Last Light}}

[[File:IDW MtMtE5 Rung analyses Red Alert.jpg|thumb|"But Red Alert you know, he is one of my most profitable clients. He has personality problems beyond the dreams of analysts."]]
Perhaps because of this, Red Alert suffered from acute paranoia. Beginning six months before the war and continuing for six centuries, Red Alert was a patient of the psychiatrist [[Rung (G1)|Rung]]: he'd come to Rung at [[Sherma Bridge]] where "they" wouldn't hear, babbling about mistakes he'd made and how he was at a crossroads. His crippling paranoia meant it took him 288 sessions to tell the analyst his real name. One of the things he was worried about was "the Institute"; Rung thought this, and the fears of "them" listening in, was just paranoia. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It|How to Say Goodbye and Mean It}} {{storylink|How Ratchet Got His Hands Back}}

He was brought in during [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]] and [[Chromedome (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Tumbler]]'s investigation of [[Momus|Senator Momus]]'s murder and informed the two cops that the murderer couldn't have been a Decepticon—he'd found evidence that Momus ''himself'' was one of the Decepticons. However, this information was almost certainly planted in his head by the [[Institute]] as part of a [[Senate]] plot to prove the Decepticons' innocence before turning on them later. {{storylink|Shadowplay, Part 2: Patternism|Patternism}}

Only a short time later, Red Alert had become a member of the Autobot Security Services in [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]], under Prowl and [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]]'s command. The Security Services were investigating the rise of the violent [[Gladiatorial combat|illegal bloodsport]], led by the combatant known as [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]]. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 2|Megatron Origin #2}}

[[File:Red Alert and Mirage A Rude Awakening.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.5]]
On Earth centuries later, Red Alert joined [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hot Rod]] as they attempted to find a way off world. Following an "attack" by [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]]'s team of Decepticons, he was very much against any attempt at negotiation. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 1: "New Arrivals, Old Encounters"|New Arrivals, Old Encounters}} However, Hot Rod decided that they needed all the help they could get in getting off Earth, and let the Decepticons join them. Red Alert grumbled about this alongside [[Mirage (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Mirage]]. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 2: "A Rude Awakening"|A Rude Awakening}} Red Alert was working on their rocket when [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ultra Magnus]] turned up to investigate [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ironhide]]'s death. {{Storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 3: "Seasons in Flight"|Seasons in Flight}}

While Red Alert's suspicions were proven correct when Swindle betrayed the Autobots, they managed to defeat him and [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] thanks to the return of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]]. Red Alert was hoping that he would retake his place as leader of the Autobots, but Prime told him that they couldn't return to how things used to be, and that [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Bumblebee]] was their leader now. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 5: "Earthworks"|Earthworks}} Later, he wasn't one of the Autobots picked for the mission to stop the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] in [[North Korea]], and ended up relaxing in a [[Skywatch]] hangar with [[Bluestreak (G1)|Silverstreak]] and a glass of energy instead. {{storylink|International Incident Part 3: "Hawk Among the Sparrows"|Hawk Among the Sparrows}}

When the Decepticons showed up and devastated the Skywatch base a day or two later, Red Alert apparently went off and rejoined the North Korea team, who had recently returned to the United States. The Autobots rolled out to confront Megatron near [[Albuquerque]], but Optimus Prime ordered them to stay back while he went ahead alone to confirm what was going on. {{storylink|Revenge of the Decepticons Part 4: Burning Chrome|Burning Chrome}}

Red Alert was one of the many Autobots who boarded [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] to return to Cybertron and vanquish [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]]. [[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Sunstreaker]]'s [[Bob (IDW)|pet]] made him uneasy. {{storylink|Space Opera—Final Tableaux: Orphans of the Helix|Orphans of the Helix}} In the middle of the Autobots' battle against Galvatron's army, the Decepticons showed up and attacked them. Faced with the might of [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], Red Alert called for the Autobots to fall back. {{storylink|Chaos Part Three: Kings|Kings}}

[[File:LiarsAtoD1-SwerveRedAlert.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|We're sure they'll become the bestest of friends.]]
Once the battle was over, Cybertron was finally at peace... until [[NAIL|non-affiliated Transformers]] began returning and protesting against Autobot rule. When a major riot took place, Red Alert was among the Autobots who tried to suppress it. {{storylink|Transformers: The Death of Optimus Prime|The Death of Optimus Prime}} He later became Head of Security on the ''[[Lost Light]]'' when [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rodimus]] announced that he'd go searching for the legendary [[Knights of Cybertron]], and was in charge of running security checks on everyone who boarded. He didn't enjoy having to deal with the likes of [[Brainstorm (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Brainstorm]] and [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]] and had forgotten about Rung. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It|How to Say Goodbye and Mean It}}

[[File:Red Alert listens How Ratchet Got His Hands Back.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4]]
Shortly after the ''Lost Light'' was lost in space due to a [[Quantum generator|quantum jump]] accident at launch, Red Alert was sent to investigate some noises on the lower decks. Upon discovering the sparkless corpse of [[Shock (G1)|Shock]], he panicked and called Rodimus to tell him there was a [[Sparkeater (creature)|Sparkeater]] on board. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 2: Hangers On|Hangers On}} He then participated in the investigation of the body and the hunt for the Sparkeater. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 3: The Chaos of Warm Things|The Chaos of Warm Things}} Unfortunately for Red Alert, his habitation suite on the ''Lost Light'' was shared with Swerve, who kept fueling his paranoia by playing practical jokes on him while he was recharging. {{storylink|Life After the Big Bang}}

Red Alert later told Rung that he was hearing noises coming from the crack in the floor of the cell where they had found the Sparkeater. Red Alert showed him a recording of the noise and Rung could vaguely recognize it as "me... kill" over and over again. {{storylink|How Ratchet Got His Hands Back}} {{storylink|Signal to Noise}} The situation caused Red Alert's paranoia to spike once more, and he became concerned that he was a sleeper agent subjected to shadowplay... or at least feared the fact that he couldn't ''prove'' he was ''not''. Giving in to Red's concerns, Rung provided him with psychological defenses, seeding his subconscious with "alerts" that would warn him if he were acting against his own will. {{storylink|Last Light (issue)|Last Light}}

Shortly after the visit to [[Delphi]], Red Alert was seen hanging out in [[Swerve's]]. {{storylink|No Guns, No Swords, No Briefcases}} Red Alert along with nearly everyone on board of the ''Lost Light'' were frozen in place due to one of Brainstorm's experimental weapons accidentally going off. After he recovered, he was awarded a Rodimus Star "for exceptional endurance in the face of adversity." {{storylink|The Reluctant Specialist}}

Red Alert later used the deceased Ore's drill arm to find the source of the noise he had heard earlier. Drilling through the floor of the Sparkeater chamber, the lowest level of the ship according its schematics, he found a hidden chamber and the source of the sound—an immobilized [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]] begging to be killed. {{storylink|Interiors}}

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Red Alert later returned from his discovery to find that Rung was in a coma from a recent attack by [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Fortress Maximus]]. He believed that he could only trust Rung on the things he had seen and left a [[data slug]] in Rung's hand, hoping nobody was around to have witnessed it. However, a [[Diagnostic Drone]] had recorded the whole event, and the slug was later retrieved by an unknown party. {{storylink|Rules of Disengagement (issue)|Rules of Disengagement}} Shortly thereafter, Red Alert went missing. {{storylink|Primus: You, Me, and Other Revelations|You, Me, and Other Revelations}} The other Autobots later found him decapitated and discarded in the ship's oil reservoir. {{storylink|Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc|Post Hoc}} Luckily his spark was still functioning and his head was found and reattached by [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]], who had faith that he could be restored to normal. First Aid was also able to work out just who'd tried to kill him... {{storylink|Shadowplay, Part 2: Patternism|Patternism}}

...himself. First Aid revealed that in his opinion, Red Alert had deliberately removed his own head and allowed himself to fall into the oil reservoir. As their head of security was obviously not in the best of mental health, Ultra Magnus suggested that he be placed in cold storage until their quest was over and when [[Drift (G1)|Drift]] agreed, Rodimus had little choice but to comply. {{storylink|Shadowplay (Conclusion): An Intimate Beheading|An Intimate Beheading}}

But even cold storage couldn't protect Red Alert when [[Solomus|Tyrest]] activated his [[universal killswitch]] on [[Moonbase One|Luna 1]]. Because he was constructed cold, the effects of the killswitch slowly began to kill Red Alert. {{storylink|Remain in Light 4 of 5: Arm the Lonely|Arm the Lonely}} When Rodimus used the Matrix to reverse the switch's effects, Red Alert recovered. {{storylink|Remain in Light 5 of 5: This Calamitous Life|This Calamitous Life}} Ratchet reactivated Red Alert after the ordeal was over. Apologetic at his actions, Red Alert opted to stay on Luna 1 with Fortress Maximus and the [[Circle of Light]] to search for Decepticons in the area. Sometime later, Red Alert discovered that Tyrest, whom they'd been holding prisoner and was supposedly comatose, had disappeared. {{storylink|The Sound of Breaking Glass}}

An alternate Red Alert was created when the ''Lost Light''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Quantum generator|quantum engines]] malfunctioned. This duplicate was shot in the head and killed by [[Helex (DJD)|Helex]] when the [[Decepticon Justice Division]] boarded the ship and slaughtered the crew. {{storylink|slaughterhouse Part 2: The Road Not Taken|The Road Not Taken}}

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Some time later, Red Alert became the personal contact and navigator of Fortress Maximus, the newly Duly Appointed Enforcer of the Tyrest Accord. Red Alert often provided information on Fortress Maximus's current assignments through the information provided by [[Autopedia]], seemingly unaware of its gross susceptibility to vandalism. {{storylink|Animals}} When the final words of Team Rodimus were broadcast across the galaxy, Red Alert dissected every frame of the message searching for clues about their fate. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light: (1) How Bright Their Frail Deeds|How Bright Their Frail Deeds}}

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The stress over the apparent death of Rung and his other former crewmates caused a relapse in Red's paranoia. He struggled to keep it together while working with Fortress Maximus and [[Cerebros (G1)|Cerebros]] to repair the [[Domestication|domesticated]] [[Roboid]]s Max found on one of his missions. Their relatively quiet life was interrupted by Prowl, who arrived with a story that Sentinel Prime had returned from the dead and planned to destroy Cybertron with the [[Titan]]s found on Luna-1. Sure enough, they discovered Sentinel inside a relatively intact Titan, working to use his one Titan to revive the others. And when the odds seemed shifted against him, Sentinel finally activated the sleeper agent program in Red Alert's mind from four million years ago, making him attack Prowl. {{storylink|Ten to Midnight}}

As Red Alert outwardly assisted Sentinel in fighting off his enemies, inwardly he began exploring the glitches and continuity errors in his memories that he and Rung had set up months ago. The inner quest finally jarred his recollection of Rung's therapy, allowing him to drown out Sentinel's influence and reassert his true personality. He shot Sentinel and, when the false Prime tried to resume control, the Roboid named [[Beak]] knocked him down a mile long thruster tube. With his paranoia explained and his mind cleared, Red Alert felt more satisfied and at peace than he had in a while. {{storylink|Last Light (issue)|Last Light}}

[[File:Sardines RedAlertCerebrosTidyUp.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|left|You can practically hear the late-90s death metal playing in the background.]]
Red Alert eventually traced the signal transmitted by Team Rodimus, locating [[Necroworld]] after they had left. Unfortunately, the "[[Disappeared]]" Decepticons on that world had overrun and slaughtered the Autobots, resulting in chaos. Red, Cerebros, and Fortress Maximus worked together to reclaim Necroworld and end the Decepticon threat, with Red Alert killing [[Rapidfire (G1)|Rapidfire]] in the ensuing skirmish. He found the Decepticon had taken to wearing the [[Mortilus|Necrobot]]'s cloak, and couldn't resist trying it on as well. {{storylink|Sardines}}

Having returned to Luna 1, Red Alert received a scrambled message that could have come from Rodimus' group, but couldn't decode it and refused to indulge his paranoid tendencies in looking for hidden meaning in it. {{storylink|Last Light (issue)|Last Light}}

The Luna 1 crew eventually made contact with Rodimus' team and received a bizarre set of instructions from him. Fortress Maximus had Red Alert pilot Luna 1 through the [[Warren]], and they stumbled into a battle against a giant [[Primus]] avatar controlled by the [[Functionist Council]] on the other side. After Red crashed Luna 1 into the back of the avatar's head and forced it to assume planet mode, the crew looked on from above as Rodimus' group managed to end the threat, which also had the side-effect of re-igniting Luna 1's dormant [[hot spot (phenomenon)|hot spot]]. Red Alert accompanied Fortress Maximus to meet with Rodimus in the aftermath. {{storylink|Crucible (Part 6): A Spark Among Embers|A Spark Among Embers}} Red Alert attended the farewell party for the decommissioned ''Lost Light'', looking a bit twitchy to be around so many lively people again, especially when Rodimus invaded his personal space.

Far in the future, Red Alert attended [[Ratchet (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ratchet]]'s funeral. {{storylink|How To Say Goodbye And Mean It: Part 2}}

===''Henkei! Henkei! Transformers -Visualize-''===
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===''Henkei! Henkei!'' pack-in manga===
[[File:Henkei henkei vol12 red alert.jpg‎|left|upright=1.1|thumb|The 12-step assertiveness training really paid off.]]
Red Alert and [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] eavesdropped on [[Octane]]'s plan to impress [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]]. When they revealed themselves, Octane fled, but the duo chased him across the desert. Red Alert was temporarily blinded when Smokescreen forgot that Octane could fly and had attempted to stop the [[Triple Changer]] with his trademark cloud of magnetized smoke. Thinking himself free of pursuit, Octane began to implement his plan and indulged in a bit of daydreaming. However, he was interrupted when Red Alert and Smokescreen again appeared, revealing that they were able to follow him using Red Alert's enhanced sensors. This caused Cyclonus to conclude that the Decepticon forces did not require Octane's talents, and he left to report Octane's incompetence to Megatron. Red Alert cracked his knuckles while leering at the abandoned Octane, implying that when they were finished with him, Octane would no longer be in mint condition. {{storylink|Henkei! Henkei! volume 12}}
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===''Transformers: All Spark''===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|The Fated Rival, Once Again...}} {{storylink|Reunion and Parting}} {{storylink|Plans of the Emperor of Destruction}}}}

===''Kre-O'' online manga===
Red Alert was injured by falling bricks when Inferno rushed into a burning building without waiting for his advice, and though he was fine physically, his trust in his partner took a beating and he started sulking alone in his room. He got over it in time for the next mission, however, contacting Inferno as he was fighting another fire and giving him advice on how to efficiently put it out. Once the building was saved, Inferno apologized to Red Alert, who in turn also apologized for being all mopey. {{storylink|Dive Into the Fire! The Rescue Operation of Friendship}}

===''Q-Transformers'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Kōsuke Toriumi]] (Japanese)}}
{{Charstubfiction|{{storylink|Mystery of the Lowest Possible Standards}} {{storylink|Mystery of Return of Convoy}}}}

===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
Red Alert was a member of the [[Rescuebot]]s, a team of Autobots dedicated to protecting humans. He formed the right leg of team's [[combiner]] form, [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]], who participated in the final battle with the Decepticons. {{storylink|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe issue 12|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe #12}}

===Renegade Rhetoric===
The Red Alert of [[Primax 085.0 Eta]] became one of the [[Spy Changer]]s who pursued [[Megatron (G1)#The Battle for Planet Earth|Megatron]]'s Renegade Decepticons, who had captured Optimus Prime, to another universe. Once on the other side, Red Alert asked [[Wheeljack (G1)#The Battle for Planet Earth|Wheeljack]] if the [[Reality Beacon]] was functioning. He then began to patrol with his teammate [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] and team commander [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Renegade Rhetoric|Renegade Rhetoric (2), 2016/05/02}} In one mission, the Spy CHangers traveled to a [[Sumdac Systems]] facility which [[Nightracer (G2)|Nightracer]] and [[Crash Test (G2)|Crash Test]] had raided. Unfortunately, the Decepticons were gone with stolen [[Destronium]], and the Spy Changers were confronted by the [[Society of Ultimate Villainy]]. Red Alert did his best against [[Sergeant Chaos]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Renegade Rhetoric|Renegade Rhetoric (2), 2016/05/05}} Later, Red Alert's team went to [[Metro City]] after Hoist determined that the Decepticons might be interested in [[Professor Morris]]'s [[Brainwave Scanner]]. Unfortunately, [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] maneuvered [[Intelligence and Information Institute|III]] into believing that the Autobots were evil. Hoist and Red Alert were forced to flee while Jazz was captured by III. Red Alert and Hoist rescued Jazz from III headquarters by causing a small fire. On their way out with Jazz, Red Alert saved the life of an III agent who had become trapped in the blaze, [[Nick Burns]]. Burns promised the Autobots that he would try to convince his superiors of the Autobots' true nature. {{storylink|Transformers: Renegade Rhetoric|Renegade Rhetoric (2), 2016/05/09}} Subsequently, Wheeljack was able to tap into the Decepticons' communication network. [[Prowl (G1)#The Battle for Planet Earth|Prowl]] quickly organized a strike force, overruling Red Alert's objection that their base would be undefended. But at the Decepticons' base, the Spy Changers were overcome by the Decepticon Go-Bots' new powers. Fleeing back to base, the Autobots were once again overwhelmed by [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]], being forced to flee once more. {{storylink|Transformers: Renegade Rhetoric|Renegade Rhetoric (2), 2016/05/12}}

===''Of Masters and Mayhem''===
Red Alert was responsible for security for the Ark project on Cybertron. Although he had countless security protocols in place, his focus was primarily on air attacks, the Decepticons' traditionally favored means to strike. A brazen approach by a single combatant on the ground transmitting Autobot transponder signals caught even Red by surprise. Even worse was when the horrendous [[Toxitron (G1)|Toxitron]] penetrated his security, demonstrating both his personal regenerative and outwardly destructive abilities. Red Alert was bisected by Toxitron's [[Agonizer Blade]] while trying to defend the base. {{storylink|The Toxic Transformer}}

===''Prime Wars Trilogy'' cartoons===
Upon the arrival of [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], Perceptor invoked the name of Red Alert's {{w|lonsdaleite}} samples. {{storylink|Our Heroes Respond}}

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material===
[[File:Siege-Red-Alert-art.jpg|thumb|upright=0.6]]
On Cybertron, Red Alert was a [[Insignia/War for Cybertron Trilogy|Ground Command Medical Private]], whose function served as a medic. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Siege|''Siege'' webpage}}<ref name=Siege>[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/siege ''Siege'' website]</ref> During the war for Cybertron, Red Alert was among the Autobot loyalists located in [[Uraya]], but as the Decepticon presence in the area grew, he and the other loyalists were forced underground, ceasing all combat operations. {{storylink|Source:Teletraan1 Data Files|''Siege'' Teletraan1 Data Files}}
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===2019 IDW continuity===
When the [[Tether]] fell from orbit, its impact caused massive property damage and death. Red Alert, Inferno, and [[Fixit (G1)|Fixit]] performed crisis response in the aftermath of the devastation. {{storylink|Arcee/Greenlight: Run}} Red Alert watched [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] deliver his first speech as Prime, where he swore to fight against the Decepticons. {{storylink|War World: Awakenings}}

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Todd Haberkorn]] (English), [[Kazumasa Nakamura]] (Japanese)|[[Sérgio Stern]] (Portuguese), [[Jérémy Prévost]] (French), [[Thomas Schmuckert]] (German), [[Juan Antonio García Sainz De La Maza]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Erick Selim]] (Latin-American Spanish)}}
[[File:WFC-Siege-Ep5-Red-Alert-and-Deep-Cover.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Also known as Green-Jarvus Ben-Ellis.]]
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{{bigquote|I'm ''always'' alert.|Red Alert, [[Earthrise episode 1]]}}
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Red Alert was an Autobot medic, and attended to injured Autobots in the infirmary. Bumblebee is sent to Red Alert's care, and the medic patches the energon scout up. {{storylink|Siege episode 1}}. Red Alert is later present when Optimus Prime announces the development that Ultra Magnus had surrendered to Megatron. Red Alert suggested that Magnus' brain module could get hacked, allowing the Decepticons to learn the location of The Ark. Despite the revelation, Red Alert rallied under Prime's call. {{storylink|Siege episode 2}}. Red Alert was attending to injured Autobots when he was approached by Ratchet and the Decepticon Impactor. Red Alert lamented the many sparks lost in the war, though Ratchet assured him to keep at his work. {{storylink|Siege episode 4}}. When the Autobots base at the Ark is exposed and comes under attack, Red Alert helps defend it, attending to Bumblebee, who was rendered unconscious by the deployment of Shockwave's virus. Despite the loss to the Alpha Trion Protocols, Red Alert tells the scout he must fight, and hands him a blaster. Red Alert meets with Elita-1 and Ironhide, the team agreeing to protect the ship from the Decepticons. Red Alert boards the ark when it launches, and travels over to evacuate the rest of the Autobots. However while helping his fellow Autobots onto the ship, Red Alert is shot, and falls from The Ark. He is assumed dead and left behind, The Ark, leaving through the space bridge, though reunites with Elita-1, Chromia and Jetfire, forming a small Autobot resistance on Cybertron. {{storylink|Siege episode 6}}.

Red Alert and the Resistance attack a Seeker team and save a group of helpless Decepticons. The team ponders why the Decepticons are locking up their own troops. Red alert later presents Elita with information from their scout Steeljaw, indicating a massive incarceration camp at kaon. Despite Jetfire's protests as to the risks, Elita agrees to a plan to free them, telling Red Alert to be ready for survivors. At the camp, the Autobots suspect something is awry due to the lack of guards, but engage the Decepticons in battle anyway. On the ground, the Autobots eventually overtake the prison, while Jetfire takes out Seekers overhead. The Autobots press on deeper into the prison and notice that most of the cells are empty as they track an Autobot signal. But after a brief skirmish, they realize they've been had: Starscream springs his trap and the Autobots are surrounded. Red Alert and the others are hauled into the arena and bought before Megatron, who shows them his plan to harvest the sparks of the Cybertronians to power Project: Nemesis. Red Alert was then taken away with the rest of the team by Starscream and the seekers, to await the next spark harvest.{{storylink|Earthrise episode 1}}. Red Alert was locked in a cell at kaon along with Chromia and Jetfire. The team debated on why Megatron was harvesting sparks. Red Alert doubted it was a weapon, stating the Decepticons had already won the war. Red Alert tinkered with the barrier, trying to free them, but was unsuccessful. He lamented that there was no one to send a distress signal to, that HQ was deserted and Omega Supreme's location was unknown. Red Alert was then taken to the arena with the rest of the team, and watched as Megatron offered Elita-1 a place at his side. Barricade then initiated the harvesting process, trapping Red Alert in the harvest chamber, though the process was halted by the arrival of [[Scrapface]], who set the team free. With their binders deactivated, Red Alert and the rest of the team ran as the arena went into lockdown. They were then aided by [[Skytread]], who allowed them to escape. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 2}}.

Having escaped the arena, Red Alert and the others took cover to hide from Seeker patrols hunting them, however when Scrapface caused a coomtion, a brief conflict begun, leading the team to quickly kill the seekers present, keeping their position secure. Safe, they made it to the refuge, the old theatre. There, Red Alert attended to the injured Decepticons, and bore witness to Shockwave's broadcast, ordering all Decepticons to report to Kaon arena. Realising the threat posed, the team agreed to bring down Shockwave, once and for all. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 3}}. Red Aleter joined his allies in the mission to the arena, and waited outside with the rest of the team while Elita went in to set the explosives. However, they were suddenly ambushed by Shockwave's forces, having used cloaking technology to sneak up on them. Red Alert was captured with the others, and escorted towards the arena to face Shockwave, despite the Autobots warning of the planted explosives ahead. When the still active Chromia attacked their captors, Red Alert and the others ran towards the arena, hoping to reach Elita. They never did, as the explosives suddenly went off, destroying the entire area and killing them all. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 6}}.

==Commercial appearances==
*During a battle against Megatron, Optimus summoned [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]], [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]], [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]], [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]], Red Alert, and [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]] to his side. Megatron responded by calling down [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] and [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]]. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Thrust and Dirge|Autobot cars plus Thrust and Dirge commercial}}
*When [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] led an assault on the Autobots' launch base, Red Alert followed [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] in a counter-attack. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Ultra Magnus|Ultra Magnus commercial}}
*Red Alert was being carried down a highway by Ultra Magnus when Galvatron and his troops came upon them. He, Jazz, Tracks, and Smokescreen dealt with Starscream and Skywarp while their commander faced off against Galvatron. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Ultra Magnus and Galvatron|Ultra Magnus and Galvatron commercial}}
*Red Alert was part of a troop of Autobots who interrupted a Decepticon Energon-gathering mission. Megatron ordered [[Runabout (G1)|Runabout]] and [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]] to deal with the meddlers. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Battlechargers|Battlechargers commercial}}

==Games==
===''Transformers Legends''===
Red Alert was among the Autobots who thwarted Starscream's plan to destroy Earth, saving the planet by firing the [[Exponential Generator]] into orbit. {{storylink|Countdown to Extinction (Legends)|Countdown to Extinction}} Red Alert later teamed up with [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] and [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] in an attempt to track down the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]], who were busy committing crimes in the back alleys of human cities. {{storylink|The Thin Blue Line}}

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

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:BattleTacticsRedAlert.jpg|thumb|400px|See?! Even the Autobots are after me!]]
Red Alert participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him, which probably isn't good for his paranoia. He was an Uncommon character that could be recruited by collecting 55 units of Cybermetal, and 24 units of Transmetal. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Devastation''===
{{Note|Red Alert is an alternative skin for Sideswipe available with preorders of the game and as downloadable content.}}

[[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] could use Red Alert's color scheme during the Autobots' battle to stop the Decepticons from cyberforming Earth. Upon donning the paintjob, he would exhibit Red Alert's paranoid tendencies. {{storylink|Transformers: Devastation}}
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==Toys==
{{main|Red Alert (G1)/toys}}

==Merchandise==
{{main|Red Alert (G1)/toys#Merchandise}}

==Notes==
[[File:RedAlertG1-modelback.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|My back transforms crazy!]]
*Voice actor Michael Chain has stated that he based his characterization of Red Alert on former [[President of the United States|U.S. President]] [[Richard Nixon]], a man so incredibly paranoid that he kept secret audio recordings of ''himself''.
*Red Alert appeared in one of five original Generation 1 [[public service announcement]]s. After nearly mowing down a pair of kids on bikes, Red Alert scolded them and told them to never ride at night without reflectors. However, Red Alert was shown driving at night without his headlights on, so that probably didn't help.
*Curiously, though his altmode is a Lamborghini, and his Tech Specs even state that he's "fast in vehicular mode", he has a "Speed" rating of... 3, which makes him as fast as some Dinobots. Ouch.
*Although the first year of the Transformers line in Japan consisted of both 1984 ''and'' 1985 toys, Red Alert just managed to pip most of the U.S. 1985 range to the post by being released in tandem with [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] as one of the initial releases. Early [[TV Magazine]] art ostensibly featuring the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Season One]] cast even specifically includes Red Alert among the 1984 Autobots.<ref>http://tfarchive.com/comics/japanese/superrobotlife.php?dgallery_show=superrobotlife/SRLcastpage2.jpg</ref>
*Red Alert's [[character model]] is, for the most part, more toy accurate than Sideswipe's, as the '85 characters tended to be. The big change is that instead of a windshield on his back (like Sideswipe), Red Alert has the top of his trunk (including spoiler!).
*According to a [[story page]] in the October 1985 issue of ''[[TV Magazine]]'', Red Alert and [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] are brothers, with Sideswipe being slightly older than Red Alert. This connection may have been invented because, aside from Sideswipe and Red Alert sharing the same mold, Sunstreaker was not sold in the Japanese market outside of a special "versus" set with [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] and [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]]. However, the familial dynamic between Sideswipe and Sunstreaker was '''not''' changed in the Japanese dub of the original ''Transformers'' cartoon, leading some Japanese fans to consider the three Lamborghini characters as triplets.
*[[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] [[Siren (G1)|Siren]] was originally conceived as either an upgrade or homage to Red Alert.<ref>[[Transformers Generations|Transformers Generations Deluxe]], p108</ref> While the [[robot mode]] was largely blue unlike Red Alert, it featured a similar head to the early Autobot. The car mode, on the other hand, featured a near carbon copy of Red Alert's paint scheme. The Red Alert references were dropped early in the design process.
[[File:Universe2003toy-InfernoDeluxe.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Psych! I'm actually Inferno!]]
*The color schemes for the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)|2003 ''Universe'']] versions of [[Inferno (Universe)|Inferno]] and ''Robots in Disguise'' Spy Changer [[Prowl (RID)|Prowl]] are clearly based on Red Alert's Generation 1 look. Inferno in particular caused a great deal of fan confusion when first released; here was a toy named Inferno, decorated like Red Alert, released alongside a toy named [[Ratchet (Universe)|Ratchet]], decorated like [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]]. [[Hasbro]] design director [[Aaron Archer]] (in his online "Orson" persona) disclosed that this was the result of a mistake in the naming process.
**Years later, the Facebook edition of "[[Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime]]" would describe ''Universe'' Inferno as an incarnation of [[Inferno (BW)|''Beast Wars'' Inferno]] who had salvaged a chassis from a [[Red Alert (RID 2001)|''Robots in Disguise'' incarnation of Red Alert]]. Meanwhile, sister Facebook page "[[Transformers: Renegade Rhetoric|Renegade Rhetoric]]" would repurpose the ''Universe'' Prowl toy as [[#Renegade Rhetoric|a Spy Changer body]] for Generation 1 Red Alert.
*Make a joke and he will sigh and you will laugh and he will cry.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Alert''' (アラート ''Arāto''), '''Red Alert''' (レッドアラート ''Reddo Arāto'')
*''French:'' '''Feu D'alerte''' (Canada, "Flare"), '''Alerte Rouge''' (France, "Red Alert")
*''Hungarian:'' '''Riadó''' ("Alert")
*''Italian:'' '''Giaguaro''' ("Jaguar"), '''Alert''' (Releases of the G1 toy after 1987), '''Allarme Rosso''' ("[[Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1]]" only, "Red Alert")
*''Mandarin:'' '''Hóngsè Jǐngjiè''' (Taiwan, 紅色警戒, "Red Alert"), '''Hóngsè Jǐngbào''' (China, 红色警报, "Red Alert")
*''Portuguese:'' '''Alerta Vermelho''' ("Red Alert")
*''Russian:'' '''Panikjor''' (Паникёр, "Alarmist")

==References==
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Red Alert (G1)

2021-08-11T10:32:04Z

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:''Red Alert is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:G1 RedAlert profileart1.jpg|upright=1.95|thumb|I am head of security around—WHAT WAS THAT!? OH, DEAR GOD, THEY'RE OUT TO GET ME!!]]
'''Red Alert''' is paranoid, which is not a bad trait in a [[Security Director]] if it's kept in check by reason, logic, and common sense. Red Alert is... not always so good with those other traits. The Autobots appreciate his discriminating eye for detail as well as his all-consuming dedication to safety, but his ratio of false alarms to real emergencies leaves something to be desired. And thanks to the "bot who cried wolf" effect, it makes them less likely to take Red Alert seriously when his sensors detect a genuine threat.

Red Alert is close friends with [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] despite their polarized personalities mixing about as well as oil and vinegar. Incidentally, both Autobots feel obligated to keep the other out of trouble and this concern melds them into a reasonably effective duo.

{{quote|"I ''warned'' you guys there was trouble!" "You ''always'' say there's trouble, Red."|Red Alert and Hoist|"[[Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel US ''The Transformers'' comics====
{{note|The ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' [[G.I. Joe and the Transformers (comic)|crossover comic]] is only part of the US version of the Marvel comics and thus is unrelated in any way to his following appearance in "[[The Enemy Within!]]".}}

[[File:GIJoe-TheTransformers-RedAlert.jpg|thumb|upright=0.6|left]]
Red Alert was present during [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s funeral and later during [[Cobra]]'s attack on [[Ark (G1)|the Ark]], where he and [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] joined in the fight alongside [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] who had been heading the defense operation. {{storylink|Ashes, Ashes...}}

====Marvel UK ''The Transformers'' comics====
[[File:Redalertfromnowhere.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|What the—how did I get here?! Where am I?!]]
When the Autobot warrior [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] went on a temporarily mad rampage within the Ark, Red Alert attempted to restrain him. His efforts failed, and Brawn escape to menace the nearby town of [[St. Petersburg]]. The Autobots gave chase, and just when Brawn though he had defeated them all, Red leapt out in ambush to deck Brawn with one punch, and then vanished into the night as if he had never been there. {{storylink|The Enemy Within!}}

{{note|For some reason, Red Alert and Inferno were never given introductions along with the other [[Autobot Cars]] in the Marvel series, US or UK stories. There was no explanation for his presence on Earth in the above stories, and in response to a [[Letters page (Marvel UK)|reader's query]], [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] claimed that Red Alert was critically injured (off-panel) during "[[The Last Stand]]", which is set after the events of "The Enemy Within!".<ref>[http://transfans.co.uk/media/2KX/media/comics/the_transformers_uk/soundwaves/Issue062.jpg Issue #62's Soundwaves at transfans.co.uk]</ref> His only other appearance in the present was a heavily off-model cameo on the cover of US #41, "[[Totaled!]]". }}

=====Marvel UK future timelines=====
[[File:RobinSmithLotsaCharacterModels.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66|One of these guys is not like the others... one of these guys doesn't belong...]]
In [[2009]], Red Alert was one of the few Autobots available on Earth to help [[Kup (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Kup]] and [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] assault the new energy leech being constructed by the Decepticons. After destroying the work [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] and the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]] had done, Red Alert and the others were immediately drafted by [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Rodimus Prime]] into leaping through the [[trans-time dimensional portal]] back to [[1989]]. It seemed the extended [[Time travel|time-jump]] of former Decepticon leader [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] was causing heavy stress on the timestream at both ends. 20 years in the past, Red Alert and his future Autobots joined forces with several different factions of Autobots and Decepticons on Earth to confront the menace of Galvatron and the resultant time storm. Red Alert took some flak from Galvatron's [[particle cannon]] during the battle, but ultimately the [[time rift]] was abated when Galvatron himself was cast into its maw, and the timestream restabilized itself. Red Alert, Rodimus and the other future Autobots then returned to their own time. {{storylink|Time Wars}}

[[File:ShadowofEvil-RedAlert.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Look, I don't know why my spoiler is on my back either.]]
Or did they? Upon returning to 2009, Red Alert and his comrades found Galvatron already there waiting for them. It seemed their actions in the past had reconstructed the timeline to such a degree that their present was now radically changed—Galvatron and his Decepticons now ruled Cybertron. The Autobots tried to adjust to these new events and created a token resistance movement on Cybertron, but it was soon crushed and they were chased off their home planet and back to Autobot City on Earth. During the trip, Red Alert was serving as chief bridge officer of [[Future Autobot evacuation ship|their starship]] when the Autobots were assaulted with sabotage. {{storylink|The Void! (UK)|The Void!}} While Kup and a security team attempted to ferret out the traitor, Red Alert did his level best to keep the Autobots from crashing into Earth uncontrollably at sub-light speeds. Battered and bruised, most of the Autobots survived thanks to Arcee's efforts to reactivate the retro-rockets at the last minute. {{storylink|Edge of Impact}} They still had to face the saboteur, however: an insane Rodimus Prime, corrupted from within by the essence of [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] that he had unknowingly been carrying inside himself. On the ground, Red Alert joined Kup, Arcee, and the others in fighting their mad leader, {{storylink|Shadow of Evil}} but Kup advised the others against destroying Rodimus. Instead, Red Alert and the others were made to stand back as Kup managed to tackle down Rodimus, and rip the Matrix from his chest, severing Unicron's link to the Autobot commander. {{storylink|White Fire}}

====Marvel ''Generation 2'' comic====
[[File:DevicesandDesires-RedAlert.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66|"Red Alert, '''no!''' This is extremely out-of-character!"]]
[[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] planned a raid on [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]]'s ship ''[[Twilight (G2)|Twilight]]'' against [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s orders. Unfortunately, Jhiaxus was expecting this move and had Grimlock's troops surrounded. Red Alert attacked Jhiaxus anyhow, and was blown to pieces. Red Alert's death hinted to Grimlock that this may have been a bad idea. {{storylink|Devices and Desires! (Marvel)|Devices and Desires!}}
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====''Regeneration One''====
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In [[2012]], alerted to [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]]'s devastation of planet Earth, Optimus Prime travelled there with a detachment of Autobots, including Red Alert. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 3}} They faced Megatron and his [[zombie]] troops to finally put an end to his tyranny. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 5}}

[[File:Wheeljack red alert smokescreen cosmos natural selection.jpg|thumb|upright=1.8]]
After Megatron and his [[zombie]] army had been defeated, Red Alert, [[Wheeljack (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Wheeljack]], [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]] and [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] were given the unenviable task of clearing away the fallen zombies, tossing them into a huge pit in [[West Virginia]] to be vaporized from orbit. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part One}} Returning to Cybertron aboard the ''[[Valiant (G1)|Valiant]]'', Red Alert and the other Autobots were unwittingly targeted by surface-to-air missiles from the [[Civil Defense Hub]] which had been overtaken by the Decepticon [[Clone (subgroup)|Clones]] [[Pounce]] and [[Wingspan]], under the command of the resurrected [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]]. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Four}} Though the missiles were called off at the last moment, the Autobots aboard the ''Valiant'' were now alerted to the threat and prepared for immediate deployment. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Five}}

[[File:Red alert kup natural selection.jpg|thumb|left]]
Not long afterwards, Red Alert provided security for [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Hot Rod]]'s speech at [[Eugenesis Plaza]] alongside [[Prowl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Prowl]] and the [[Wrecker]]s. When the crowd—agitated up by [[Spinister (G1)|Neo-Decepticon]] [[Needlenose (G1)|agents]]—turned violent, he and [[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]] contained a breach in the security cordon while [[Kup (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Kup]] ushered their leader to safety. {{storylink|Destiny, Part One}} When [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] and the other former [[Nucleon (substance)|Nucleon]] victims defeated the [[Mayhem Attack Squad]], Red Alert led the Decepticon infiltrators away to custody. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Two}} Later, Prowl, Streetwise and Red Alert arrested the Decepticon "small fry" [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]] {{storylink|Destiny, Part Three}}

Red Alert took part in Rodimus Prime's assault on the [[Hub (G2)|Hub Network]] and survived, returning to Cybertron to find it a barren wasteland populated only by [[shadow-leech]]es. Fighting through them to reach the [[Star Chamber]], the Autobots split into three teams—one to go to Earth, one to hold the line on Cybertron and the third, including Red Alert, to travel to the [[Clar Macro-jungle]] on [[Nebulos]]. There, they finally defeated the insane, [[Dark Matrix]]-possessed, time-displaced [[Galvatron II|Galvatron]] before coming under attack from the similarly Dark Matrix-possessed [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Fortress Maximus]]. Fortunately a combined team of Autobots and humans arrived from Earth to save the day.

While Earth and Nebulos thrived, Cybertron was cut off from [[Primus]], rendering all Transformers decidedly mortal. Like all the rest, Red Alert abandoned his homeworld to travel the galaxy until he eventually died. {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 5}}
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====''Transformers '84''====
Shortly before the launch of the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]], Red Alert was part of a crew recruited by [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] to retrieve the injured [[Dinobot (G1)|Dynobots]] following a battle with [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]]. {{storylink|Secrets & Lies issue 1|Secrets & Lies #1}}
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===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Michael Chain]] (English), [[Yoku Shioya]] (Japanese), [[Kōki Kataoka]] (Japanese, "Dinobot Island, Part 1"), [[Keiichi Nanba]] (Japanese, "Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1"), [[Show Hayami]] (Japanese, "Blaster Blues")|[[Yao Huang]] (Chinese, season 1), [[Xia Zhiqing]] (Chinese, season 2), [[Roberto Alexander]] (Latin American), [[Arnim André]] (German, "Auto Berserk"), [[François Leccia]] (European French), [[Georges Atlas]] (European French, "Dinobot Island, Part 2" & "Auto Berserk"), [[Luiz Feier Motta]] (Portuguese, "Dinobot Island, Part 1"), [[Júlio César]] (Portuguese, "Dinobot Island, Part 2"), [[Nilton Valério]] (Portuguese, "Auto Berserk"), [[Francisco José]] (Portuguese, "Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1 - 2"), [[Dario de Castro]] (Portuguese, "Blaster Blues" & "The God Gambit"), [[Júlio Chaves]] (Portuguese, "The Revenge of Bruticus")}}

[[File:AlertCowboy.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|You're riding a horse! Did Megatron send you?!]]
Red Alert assisted Inferno when the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] accidentally set [[Ark (G1)|Autobot headquarters]] on fire. {{storylink|Dinobot Island, Part 1}} He and Inferno later helped [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] and [[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]] corral some motorcycle rustlers who got transported into the future by a time warp. {{storylink|Dinobot Island, Part 2}}

[[File:AutoBerserk RedAlert accusation.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|There's someone out there, watching me...]]
The Autobots were testing the powerful [[Negavator]] superweapon they had built in cooperation with the [[United States military]] when the Decepticons attacked, intent on stealing the weapon. [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] ordered Red Alert and Inferno to stay inside and guard the bunker as the rest of the Autobots took the fight to the Decepticons. Inferno chafed to fight the Decepticons and left Red on his own despite the latter's pleas for him to stay. During the battle, Decepticon attacks caused the bunker to catch fire and become damaged (much to [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]]'s dismay), knocking Red Alert on the head and burying him under rubble. Realizing what happened, Inferno and the other Autobots returned to rescue Red. Unfortunately, the blow to his head damaged Red's logic circuits, making him more paranoid than usual, and caused him to flee the other Autobots in fear that they would take him apart and use him for spare parts. He also became thoroughly convinced that his pal Inferno was after his job and so he escaped the Autobots. Red Alert's damage was such that if he was left untreated, his circuits would eventually explode, and so the Autobots immediately left to find him.

[[File:AutoBerserk Inferno RedAlert friendship.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Images like this, and yet Tracks gets all the innuendo.]]
Meanwhile, [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] (who had been abandoned by the Decepticons on the battlefield by [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s order) witnessed this happening. He decided to use Red's paranoia to his own advantage by pretending to form a partnership with the Autobot, feeding his paranoid state, encouraging him to steal the Negavator and use it to destroy both the Autobots and Decepticons. With Red Alert's knowledge, the pair infiltrated the bunker and stole the Negavator, just in time for Megatron to seize the weapon and for Starscream to reveal his true cowardly ways. Fortunately, Inferno saved Red Alert from himself and his Decepticon 'allies'. {{storylink|Auto Berserk}}

After Megatron managed to frame the Autobots, the entire Autobot contingent, including Red Alert, were banished from Earth on a rocket supplied by [[Shawn Berger]]. {{storylink|Megatron's Master Plan, Part 1}} The ship was locked on course for the [[Sun]], but the Autobots managed to get clear and return to Earth with the help of [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]] and [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]]'s force field. There they confronted and defeated the Decepticons, who had already been exposed. {{storylink|Megatron's Master Plan, Part 2}} Red Alert was on the squad that intercepted the Decepticons at a power plant, however during the fight, it became apparent that both sides were suffering strange malfunctions. The Autobots returned to base, where [[Perceptor (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Perceptor]] worked out they were all suffering from [[Cybertonium]] depletion. {{storylink|Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1}} [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike]], [[Carly]], and the Dinobots managed to get more Cybertonium from Cybertron, and the Autobots were all repaired. {{storylink|Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 2}}

[[File:BlasterBlues Red Alert Inferno on the road.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Why does that fire engine keep following me?!]]
When Megatron used the [[Voltronic Galaxer]] to block Earth's radio transmissions, the survivors of a train crash were unable to radio the fire service. Luckily Red Alert and Inferno were patrolling in the area and spotted the fire. Red Alert created a fire break with his gun while Inferno attacked the main part of the fire, and eventually it was out. Red Alert's sensors still tingled though, alerting them to an incoming attack by [[Thundercracker (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Thundercracker]] and [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]]. {{storylink|Blaster Blues}}

[[File:GodGambit Red Alert Optimus don't go.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|No! Don't leave me on my own! They'll get me!]]
Once, Cosmos radioed in to [[Teletraan I]] to inform the Autobots he had uncovered data on a new source of energy upon [[Saturn]]'s moon of [[Titan (moon)|Titan]], but was under heavy fire from [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]. Optimus Prime began to order Cosmos to transmit the data, but Red Alert overruled his commander, saying it was too risky as the Decepticons might monitor and intercept the transmission. Prime acknowledged Red's caution, and instead sent a team of Autobots out aboard [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] to meet Cosmos. {{storylink|The God Gambit}}

Red Alert helped coat the [[Statue of Liberty]] in [[Corrostop]], Perceptor's latest invention. Unfortunately while they were doing so, the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] cruised up and kidnapped Perceptor. Great security work there, Red. He and the rest of the Autobots were infected with [[Cosmic Rust (disease)|Cosmic Rust]] by the Decepticons, and it was only some clever work by Perceptor that saved them. {{storylink|Cosmic Rust (episode)|Cosmic Rust}} As the Earth moved closer and closer to the Sun as part of a [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]] plan, Red Alert and Inferno fought to extinguish the many fires that started as a result, though they found that once put out, the fires would promptly start again. {{storylink|The Revenge of Bruticus}}

{{note|The original storyboards for [[The Transformers: The Movie]] depict a death scene for Red Alert which was not included in the finished film. Red meets his end as [[:File:TFTM-RedAlertDown.jpg|he is shot in the back]] by the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s after helping [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]], [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] and [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] attack [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]. His corpse would also later have been seen during the final battle between Optimus and Megatron. Once again, the illuminati try to cover up his death.}}

====''The Transformers'' public service announcements====
[[File:RedAlertPSA.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Did I really say that knowing is half the battle? Oh, [[G.I. Joe (team)|they'll]] ''definitely'' get me now!]]
Red Alert came speeding up behind a pair of kids on bicycles. Due to the darkness, neither he nor they could see each other and they all swerved to avoid a collision at the last moment. Transforming, Red Alert warned them about riding bikes at night, reminding them to always bring reflectors or wear bright clothing so that drivers can see them more clearly. {{storylink|Public service announcement#Transformers public service announcements|Transformers Public service announcement}}
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====Japanese cartoon continuity====
=====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' story pages=====
Red Alert was a participant in a battle in New York City, early in the Autobot/Decepticon war taking place on Earth. The Autobots were victorious that day. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (story page)|Broadcasting on TV! Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers}}

Later, Red Alert and Sideswipe battled Thundercracker and Skywarp over a human space shuttle. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (story page)#Part 3|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers Part 3}}

=====Full Throttle Scramble Power!=====
Red Alert accompanied the massive Autobot reinforcements called in to counter Megatron's nefarious [[Omega Wave Cannon]]. {{storylink|Full Throttle Scramble Power!}}

=====''Legends'' comic=====
Red Alert defended the Autobots' base when the Decepticons came for their [[Transform Super Cog]], only to be sent flying by [[Runabout (G1)|Runabout]] and [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]]. {{storylink|Slugslinger's Ambition}} At one point he found [[Twin Twist]] drilling holes in the base, {{storylink|Jumpstarter Chapter#G1 Warrior Twin Twist|G1 Warrior Twin Twist}}
and his ensuing rage sent Twin Twist and [[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]] running. {{storylink|Jumpstarter Chapter#G1 Warrior Topspin|G1 Warrior Topspin}}

=====''Asterisk Story''=====
[[File:AiAlert-Story.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Big scary bot-man will eat me!]]
As a member of Officer [[Clampdown (G1)|Clampdown]]'s [[Interplanetary Personnel Exchange Program]], Red Alert was paired with Officer [[Ai Kuruma]] to promote goodwill and cooperation between the races.

After shooing the kitty [[Cher]] off of him, Officer Kuruma received a call about a little boy who'd gotten lost on his way to the market. Ai (dreaming of a commendation for finding the boy) followed the sound of crying, only to find it was Cher again, up in a tree. She climbed up the tree to rescue it, but fell from the high branches... but Red Alert caught her and the cat in time.

The cat scampered off, and the pair followed him... and ran across the lost little boy. But then Cher stole a fish from the boy's grocery bag. Red Alert set his detector from "little boy" to "fish", and the two gave chase... {{storylink|The Cat and the Medal}}
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=====Controverse=====
Red Alert was present with the Autobots while watching the latest reports on the Galactic Courts, and the preparation for the trial of [[Primacron]]. {{storylink|Controverse}}

=====''The Headmasters'' cartoon=====
[[File:JHeadmasters01RedAlertEtc.jpg|thumb|To battle, brothers! Wait, since when do [[#Notes|I have brothers?]]]]
Some time before the Transformers' war left Cybertron, Red Alert engaged the Decepticons with his comrades. Later, on Earth, Red Alert was present for a suspiciously similar battle with the Decepticons that resulted in the death of Optimus Prime. In 2011, [[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]] recalled the Cybertronian skirmish that Red Alert took part in—or another one very much like it. {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}}

{{note|Red Alert appears in two Cybertronian flashback battles within the episode, alongside the same team of Autobots, suggesting that they represent the same fight. He also appears in one further flashback battle on Earth, which depicts Optimus Prime's death in a scene that doesn't match up to his ''actual'' death in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''. This was a continuity patch-job by the ''Headmasters'' production staff, as the movie hadn't been released in Japan yet. }}
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=====e-HOBBY comics=====
Red Alert disappeared after the [[Unicron War]], his fate unknown to his Autobot comrades, but he later returned to them a changed 'bot: in his absence, his life had been saved by a Decepticon. With the realization that not all Decepticons were without compassion, Red Alert's paranoid personality underwent a transformation, and he became far less aggressive in battle, prompting strategies of defensive engagement. He went on to train younger security officers for the Autobots, showing a new, caring side that made him a well-liked member of the team.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20140611135827/http://www.e-hobbymagazine.com/english/museun_en/1636.html e-HOBBY Red Alert bio]</ref>

=====''Generations Selects Special Comic''=====
In [[2050]], the Autobots stood alongside the Earth-born race of robot [[Selector]]s to defend their freedom. However, they were assaulted by the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcon]]s, who wanted to feed off of the [[Angolmois Energy]] that powered the Selectors. Red Alert was shot down by [[Rippersnapper (G1)|Rippersnapper]], and Inferno tried to tend to his fallen friend. A squad of [[Doublecrosser]] Selectors assembled as a shield to protect their Autobot comrades. {{storylink|Abominus comic 1}}

====''Wings Universe''====
{{Wingsnote}}
[[File:BattleLines6-UltraMagnus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"I knew it! Ultra Magnus and Optimus Prime are in cahoots with each other!" "...You're not wrong, Red."]]
Nine million years ago, Red Alert was present at the first "meeting" of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]]. Five million years later, following the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'s disappearance, he and several other Autobots entered [[stasis hibernation pod]]s to await the energy rejuvenation of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 6}}

During the [[Battle of Autobot City]], Red Alert was part of a team which took down [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] after the Decepticon breached [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]]. As they retreated under fire from the Constructicons, Red Alert tried to keep them occupied to help the others escape and was shot down. {{storylink|A Flash Forward}} A statue in memory of Red Alert was erected in Autobot City, along with those of the other fallen. {{storylink|A Flash Forward, Part 2}}
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===Marvel Storybooks continuity===
When the Autobots went to confront the Decepticons at their headquarters, Megatron allowed them to come in unmolested. Optimus Prime warned his Autobots that they may be walking into a trap, and told them to be on their guard. Red Alert, nonetheless, still insisted on telling everyone he thought the acknowledged trap was ''suspicious''. {{storylink|Battle for Earth}}
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===''Big Looker'' Story Books===
After a fierce battle with the Decepticons, Red Alert and the rest of the Autobots were busy repairing themselves. Unexpectedly, Starscream, Skywarp and Thundercracker came flying over the Autobots’ headquarters, despite the Decepticons having been just as damaged as they had been during the fight. Red Alert rang an “Autobot Alert” upon seeing the seekers. {{storylink|Decepticon Hijack}}

===''Find Your Fate Junior''===
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====Earthquake====
In one possible sequence of events, Beachcomber, Windcharger and Powerglide uncovered a Decepticon ploy to destroy Center City. When splitting up the Autobot forces to combat the Decepticons on two fronts, one at their headquarters and the other at Center City, Optimus assigned Red Alert to the secondary team.

In the event that the secondary team was sent to the Decepticons’ fortress, the Autobots stealthily infiltrated the Decepticons’ fortress, and discovered the laboratory within.

In one version of what happened next, the Autobots met up with Cosmos and were then able to redirect the Destruction Beam back to its source, destroying the Decepticons and their base.

In another version of what happened next, Megatron called his troops to him so that they could all partake in Cosmos's dismemberment. Before the Decepticons were able to begin, Cosmos spotted Red Alert and the rest of the secondary team hiding nearby. Surrounding the Decepticons, the secondary team engaged their enemies. Though the Autobots defeated the Decepticons, they were unable to interfere with the Destruction beam. The Destruction beam then reached its target, and Center City was destroyed. Though the Autobots were able to gain control of the Decepticon fortress and destroyed the lab, they were not able to wipe out all of the evil robots, and enjoyed a pyrrhic victory at best.{{storylink|Earthquake (book)|Earthquake}}
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====Decepticon Poison====
While on patrol around the Autobot headquarters, Red Alert spotted Ramjet flying nearby. Troubled by this sighting, he immediately rushed to warn his fellow Autobots. Red Alert's warning came just in time, as Ramjet had poisoned the Autobots’ fuel supply, leaving any Autobot who had ingested any amount of the latest batch unable to transform. Optimus, as well as about half of the Autobots retained their ability to transform thanks to Red Alert's timely intervention. Red Alert then returned to his post, ready to report any new enemy activity as it arose.

If the Autobots decided to assume a defensive strategy in light of these events, Red Alert was soon to report Decepticon activity once more; this time a whole Decepticon attack force moving in quickly towards them.

In one possible scenario, the Autobots were cured from the Decepticons’ poison thanks to a cure concocted by Perceptor. The cured Autobots then charged headlong into battle against the incoming Decepticons, only to be quickly overpowered. The second wave of Autobots, those who were running low on fuel, were able to fight back and bring their injured within the base before being forced into a retreat. Red Alert then reported that the Decepticons were retreating as well, the Autobots having injured them throughout the course of battle to allow them a temporary reprieve.

In another possible scenario, where Optimus followed a plan courtesy of Prowl, the Autobot leader instructed his troops to transform into vehicle mode and play dead. The Decepticons, believing the Autobots’ ruse, disarmed themselves in order to carry out the Autobots’ “carcasses.” Now with the element of surprise against unarmed opponent, the Autobots Transformed and were able to easily defeat the evil robots.

In another possible turn of events, Red Alert reported a full-scale Decepticon assault as Perceptor finished giving out his antidote... only for the Autobot to realize too late that he had given too much of the stuff to his comrades. The Autobots who received the antidote soon found themselves falling apart, leaving Red Alert and the rest outmatched against the greater number of Decepticons.

In yet another possible sequence of events, the Autobots decided to use the tainted fuel as a weapon against the Decepticons. Red Alert warned his fellow Autobots that they had a mere ten minutes to execute their plan before the Decepticons were upon them. Lighting the fuel to create a toxic cloud allowed the Autobots to ward off the Decepticons, allowing them the time to cure the poisoned Autobots.

Alternatively, in an alternate path wherein Optimus returned from the Decepticons’ lab with the antidote to the poison, the Autobot leader informed his troops of the Decepticons’ next plot. The evil robots were planning poison a nearby water reservoir in order to turn humans into mindless slaves. If Optimus decided to end his troops to the water reservoir to prevent this attack, Red Alert was amongst the group of Autobots that found the reservoir swarmed by Decepticons upon their arrival. Whether or not the Autobots succeeded in defeating the Decepticons depended on which decisions the other Autobots made. {{storylink|Decepticon Poison}}
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====The Invisibility Factor====
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In one possible scenario, the Decepticons gained control of an [[Invisibility Device]]. When the invisible Decepticons attacked Metroplex city, Red Alert and the rest of the Autobots were reduced to scrap metal, unable to fight the unseen enemy.

In another scenario, where the Autobots gave up searching for a ship with invisibility capabilities, Red Alert and the rest of the Autobots within Metroplex were caught by surprise by a fleet of identical ships swooping down upon them. The Autobots were all destroyed as Galvatron gloated of his victory.

In yet another possible scenario, Red Alert participated in a battle against the Decepticons when the evil robots attacked Metroplex while using Invisibility Devices. Thanks to the Invisibility Device's inventor, [[Sarah Sanders]], the Autobots were in possession of an [[Invisibility Scrambler]] to counteract the Decepticons’ Invisibility Device. Anticipating the Decepticons’ attack, the Autobots successfully defeated the evil robots when they came. {{storylink|The Invisibility Factor}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
Red Alert was serving the Autobot cause in [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] when [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] was destroyed, and Optronix first rose to become Optimus Prime at the request of [[Council of Ancients]]. When the [[Forum of Enlightenment]] suddenly went up in flames, he came with Optimus, [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], and [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] to investigate the ruins. {{storylink|The War Within issue 2|The War Within #2}} After Optimus and Megatron disappeared through a [[space bridge]] portal and the [[Dark Ages]] began, Red Alert presumably became one of the Autobot soldiers serving in Prowl's faction. {{storylink|Transformers: War Within: The Dark Ages|War Within: The Dark Ages}}

After the [[Great Shutdown]], Red Alert was one of the first Autobots resurrected by the new alliance of [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] and [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], and was chosen to lead the united Cybertronians alongside Shockwave and an [[Autobot High Council]]. {{storylink|Cold War (issue)|Cold War}} The council proved incapable of adequately leading on their own, though, and began gradually giving more and more power to Shockwave over time, until their role was as little more than figureheads. Ultimately, it took the arrival of Optimus Prime and the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'s crew to galvanize the Autobot forces of Cybertron into realizing just how badly they'd been had by the Decepticons. Red Alert and the council finally joined in the insurrection and helped bring down Shockwave's empire. {{storylink|Revelation (War and Peace)|Revelation}}

Red Alert was seen tutoring several new Autobot cadets in combat as Cybertron settled down after the uprising. {{storylink|Black Sunshine}} He was last seen among the Autobots who traveled to Earth to work on the construction of the new [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]]. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}

{{note|Red Alert is one of the larger continuity errors in [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]]'s ''Generation One'' series. Several characters were shown in the first limited series, [[Prime Directive]], who were later addressed in the continuity as definitively NOT having been part of the Ark or ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'' crews. Unlike the one panel cameos of bots like [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] or [[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]], however, Red Alert was shown as fully active and interacting with his fellow Autobots on Earth, only to be assertively stated as having always been on Cybertron in the next limited series.}}

===''The Beast Within''===
Red Alert participated in a savage battle against the Decepticons, though he did not fare too well, and lay collapsed on the ground as Astrotrain towered over him. {{storylink|The Beast Within}}
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===''Transformers Legends'' anthology===
While Ratchet and Wheeljack worked to repair Starscream, Red Alert handled the security arrangements. He did sound an alarm when the Decepticons turned up later to try to reclaim their comrade, but that was about it. {{storylink|Redemption Center}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[Megatron Origin issue 2|''Megatron Origin'' #2]]; [[Things Fall Apart, Part 1: "New Arrivals, Old Encounters"|''The Transformers'' vol. 1 #2]] (modern era)}}

[[File:Prowl and Red Alert Megatron Origin 2.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.3]]
Red Alert was [[Reproduction|constructed cold]]. {{storylink|Remain in Light 4 of 5: Arm the Lonely|Arm the Lonely}} Before the war, he was the warden of [[Translucentica Heights]]. He became a regular informant for the police, often spending his time collecting information on [[Militant Monoform Movement|Triple M]] and the growing [[Decepticon]] movement and passing it on to the Cybertronian security services. {{storylink|Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc|Post Hoc}} Red Alert also worked as an informant to [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel]], the chief of security for the Senate. Red Alert and other informants were subjected to a proto-shadowplay form of reconditioning, making them into sleeper agents for Sentinel who would serve as a secret militia whenever necessary. {{storylink|Last Light (issue)|Last Light}}

[[File:IDW MtMtE5 Rung analyses Red Alert.jpg|thumb|"But Red Alert you know, he is one of my most profitable clients. He has personality problems beyond the dreams of analysts."]]
Perhaps because of this, Red Alert suffered from acute paranoia. Beginning six months before the war and continuing for six centuries, Red Alert was a patient of the psychiatrist [[Rung (G1)|Rung]]: he'd come to Rung at [[Sherma Bridge]] where "they" wouldn't hear, babbling about mistakes he'd made and how he was at a crossroads. His crippling paranoia meant it took him 288 sessions to tell the analyst his real name. One of the things he was worried about was "the Institute"; Rung thought this, and the fears of "them" listening in, was just paranoia. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It|How to Say Goodbye and Mean It}} {{storylink|How Ratchet Got His Hands Back}}

He was brought in during [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]] and [[Chromedome (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Tumbler]]'s investigation of [[Momus|Senator Momus]]'s murder and informed the two cops that the murderer couldn't have been a Decepticon—he'd found evidence that Momus ''himself'' was one of the Decepticons. However, this information was almost certainly planted in his head by the [[Institute]] as part of a [[Senate]] plot to prove the Decepticons' innocence before turning on them later. {{storylink|Shadowplay, Part 2: Patternism|Patternism}}

Only a short time later, Red Alert had become a member of the Autobot Security Services in [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]], under Prowl and [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]]'s command. The Security Services were investigating the rise of the violent [[Gladiatorial combat|illegal bloodsport]], led by the combatant known as [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]]. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 2|Megatron Origin #2}}

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On Earth centuries later, Red Alert joined [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hot Rod]] as they attempted to find a way off world. Following an "attack" by [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]]'s team of Decepticons, he was very much against any attempt at negotiation. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 1: "New Arrivals, Old Encounters"|New Arrivals, Old Encounters}} However, Hot Rod decided that they needed all the help they could get in getting off Earth, and let the Decepticons join them. Red Alert grumbled about this alongside [[Mirage (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Mirage]]. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 2: "A Rude Awakening"|A Rude Awakening}} Red Alert was working on their rocket when [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ultra Magnus]] turned up to investigate [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ironhide]]'s death. {{Storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 3: "Seasons in Flight"|Seasons in Flight}}

While Red Alert's suspicions were proven correct when Swindle betrayed the Autobots, they managed to defeat him and [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] thanks to the return of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]]. Red Alert was hoping that he would retake his place as leader of the Autobots, but Prime told him that they couldn't return to how things used to be, and that [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Bumblebee]] was their leader now. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 5: "Earthworks"|Earthworks}} Later, he wasn't one of the Autobots picked for the mission to stop the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] in [[North Korea]], and ended up relaxing in a [[Skywatch]] hangar with [[Bluestreak (G1)|Silverstreak]] and a glass of energy instead. {{storylink|International Incident Part 3: "Hawk Among the Sparrows"|Hawk Among the Sparrows}}

When the Decepticons showed up and devastated the Skywatch base a day or two later, Red Alert apparently went off and rejoined the North Korea team, who had recently returned to the United States. The Autobots rolled out to confront Megatron near [[Albuquerque]], but Optimus Prime ordered them to stay back while he went ahead alone to confirm what was going on. {{storylink|Revenge of the Decepticons Part 4: Burning Chrome|Burning Chrome}}

Red Alert was one of the many Autobots who boarded [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] to return to Cybertron and vanquish [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]]. [[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Sunstreaker]]'s [[Bob (IDW)|pet]] made him uneasy. {{storylink|Space Opera—Final Tableaux: Orphans of the Helix|Orphans of the Helix}} In the middle of the Autobots' battle against Galvatron's army, the Decepticons showed up and attacked them. Faced with the might of [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], Red Alert called for the Autobots to fall back. {{storylink|Chaos Part Three: Kings|Kings}}

[[File:LiarsAtoD1-SwerveRedAlert.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|We're sure they'll become the bestest of friends.]]
Once the battle was over, Cybertron was finally at peace... until [[NAIL|non-affiliated Transformers]] began returning and protesting against Autobot rule. When a major riot took place, Red Alert was among the Autobots who tried to suppress it. {{storylink|Transformers: The Death of Optimus Prime|The Death of Optimus Prime}} He later became Head of Security on the ''[[Lost Light]]'' when [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rodimus]] announced that he'd go searching for the legendary [[Knights of Cybertron]], and was in charge of running security checks on everyone who boarded. He didn't enjoy having to deal with the likes of [[Brainstorm (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Brainstorm]] and [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]] and had forgotten about Rung. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It|How to Say Goodbye and Mean It}}

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Shortly after the ''Lost Light'' was lost in space due to a [[Quantum generator|quantum jump]] accident at launch, Red Alert was sent to investigate some noises on the lower decks. Upon discovering the sparkless corpse of [[Shock (G1)|Shock]], he panicked and called Rodimus to tell him there was a [[Sparkeater (creature)|Sparkeater]] on board. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 2: Hangers On|Hangers On}} He then participated in the investigation of the body and the hunt for the Sparkeater. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 3: The Chaos of Warm Things|The Chaos of Warm Things}} Unfortunately for Red Alert, his habitation suite on the ''Lost Light'' was shared with Swerve, who kept fueling his paranoia by playing practical jokes on him while he was recharging. {{storylink|Life After the Big Bang}}

Red Alert later told Rung that he was hearing noises coming from the crack in the floor of the cell where they had found the Sparkeater. Red Alert showed him a recording of the noise and Rung could vaguely recognize it as "me... kill" over and over again. {{storylink|How Ratchet Got His Hands Back}} {{storylink|Signal to Noise}} The situation caused Red Alert's paranoia to spike once more, and he became concerned that he was a sleeper agent subjected to shadowplay... or at least feared the fact that he couldn't ''prove'' he was ''not''. Giving in to Red's concerns, Rung provided him with psychological defenses, seeding his subconscious with "alerts" that would warn him if he were acting against his own will. {{storylink|Last Light (issue)|Last Light}}

Shortly after the visit to [[Delphi]], Red Alert was seen hanging out in [[Swerve's]]. {{storylink|No Guns, No Swords, No Briefcases}} Red Alert along with nearly everyone on board of the ''Lost Light'' were frozen in place due to one of Brainstorm's experimental weapons accidentally going off. After he recovered, he was awarded a Rodimus Star "for exceptional endurance in the face of adversity." {{storylink|The Reluctant Specialist}}

Red Alert later used the deceased Ore's drill arm to find the source of the noise he had heard earlier. Drilling through the floor of the Sparkeater chamber, the lowest level of the ship according its schematics, he found a hidden chamber and the source of the sound—an immobilized [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]] begging to be killed. {{storylink|Interiors}}

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Red Alert later returned from his discovery to find that Rung was in a coma from a recent attack by [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Fortress Maximus]]. He believed that he could only trust Rung on the things he had seen and left a [[data slug]] in Rung's hand, hoping nobody was around to have witnessed it. However, a [[Diagnostic Drone]] had recorded the whole event, and the slug was later retrieved by an unknown party. {{storylink|Rules of Disengagement (issue)|Rules of Disengagement}} Shortly thereafter, Red Alert went missing. {{storylink|Primus: You, Me, and Other Revelations|You, Me, and Other Revelations}} The other Autobots later found him decapitated and discarded in the ship's oil reservoir. {{storylink|Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc|Post Hoc}} Luckily his spark was still functioning and his head was found and reattached by [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]], who had faith that he could be restored to normal. First Aid was also able to work out just who'd tried to kill him... {{storylink|Shadowplay, Part 2: Patternism|Patternism}}

...himself. First Aid revealed that in his opinion, Red Alert had deliberately removed his own head and allowed himself to fall into the oil reservoir. As their head of security was obviously not in the best of mental health, Ultra Magnus suggested that he be placed in cold storage until their quest was over and when [[Drift (G1)|Drift]] agreed, Rodimus had little choice but to comply. {{storylink|Shadowplay (Conclusion): An Intimate Beheading|An Intimate Beheading}}

But even cold storage couldn't protect Red Alert when [[Solomus|Tyrest]] activated his [[universal killswitch]] on [[Moonbase One|Luna 1]]. Because he was constructed cold, the effects of the killswitch slowly began to kill Red Alert. {{storylink|Remain in Light 4 of 5: Arm the Lonely|Arm the Lonely}} When Rodimus used the Matrix to reverse the switch's effects, Red Alert recovered. {{storylink|Remain in Light 5 of 5: This Calamitous Life|This Calamitous Life}} Ratchet reactivated Red Alert after the ordeal was over. Apologetic at his actions, Red Alert opted to stay on Luna 1 with Fortress Maximus and the [[Circle of Light]] to search for Decepticons in the area. Sometime later, Red Alert discovered that Tyrest, whom they'd been holding prisoner and was supposedly comatose, had disappeared. {{storylink|The Sound of Breaking Glass}}

An alternate Red Alert was created when the ''Lost Light''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Quantum generator|quantum engines]] malfunctioned. This duplicate was shot in the head and killed by [[Helex (DJD)|Helex]] when the [[Decepticon Justice Division]] boarded the ship and slaughtered the crew. {{storylink|slaughterhouse Part 2: The Road Not Taken|The Road Not Taken}}

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Some time later, Red Alert became the personal contact and navigator of Fortress Maximus, the newly Duly Appointed Enforcer of the Tyrest Accord. Red Alert often provided information on Fortress Maximus's current assignments through the information provided by [[Autopedia]], seemingly unaware of its gross susceptibility to vandalism. {{storylink|Animals}} When the final words of Team Rodimus were broadcast across the galaxy, Red Alert dissected every frame of the message searching for clues about their fate. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light: (1) How Bright Their Frail Deeds|How Bright Their Frail Deeds}}

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The stress over the apparent death of Rung and his other former crewmates caused a relapse in Red's paranoia. He struggled to keep it together while working with Fortress Maximus and [[Cerebros (G1)|Cerebros]] to repair the [[Domestication|domesticated]] [[Roboid]]s Max found on one of his missions. Their relatively quiet life was interrupted by Prowl, who arrived with a story that Sentinel Prime had returned from the dead and planned to destroy Cybertron with the [[Titan]]s found on Luna-1. Sure enough, they discovered Sentinel inside a relatively intact Titan, working to use his one Titan to revive the others. And when the odds seemed shifted against him, Sentinel finally activated the sleeper agent program in Red Alert's mind from four million years ago, making him attack Prowl. {{storylink|Ten to Midnight}}

As Red Alert outwardly assisted Sentinel in fighting off his enemies, inwardly he began exploring the glitches and continuity errors in his memories that he and Rung had set up months ago. The inner quest finally jarred his recollection of Rung's therapy, allowing him to drown out Sentinel's influence and reassert his true personality. He shot Sentinel and, when the false Prime tried to resume control, the Roboid named [[Beak]] knocked him down a mile long thruster tube. With his paranoia explained and his mind cleared, Red Alert felt more satisfied and at peace than he had in a while. {{storylink|Last Light (issue)|Last Light}}

[[File:Sardines RedAlertCerebrosTidyUp.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|left|You can practically hear the late-90s death metal playing in the background.]]
Red Alert eventually traced the signal transmitted by Team Rodimus, locating [[Necroworld]] after they had left. Unfortunately, the "[[Disappeared]]" Decepticons on that world had overrun and slaughtered the Autobots, resulting in chaos. Red, Cerebros, and Fortress Maximus worked together to reclaim Necroworld and end the Decepticon threat, with Red Alert killing [[Rapidfire (G1)|Rapidfire]] in the ensuing skirmish. He found the Decepticon had taken to wearing the [[Mortilus|Necrobot]]'s cloak, and couldn't resist trying it on as well. {{storylink|Sardines}}

Having returned to Luna 1, Red Alert received a scrambled message that could have come from Rodimus' group, but couldn't decode it and refused to indulge his paranoid tendencies in looking for hidden meaning in it. {{storylink|Last Light (issue)|Last Light}}

The Luna 1 crew eventually made contact with Rodimus' team and received a bizarre set of instructions from him. Fortress Maximus had Red Alert pilot Luna 1 through the [[Warren]], and they stumbled into a battle against a giant [[Primus]] avatar controlled by the [[Functionist Council]] on the other side. After Red crashed Luna 1 into the back of the avatar's head and forced it to assume planet mode, the crew looked on from above as Rodimus' group managed to end the threat, which also had the side-effect of re-igniting Luna 1's dormant [[hot spot (phenomenon)|hot spot]]. Red Alert accompanied Fortress Maximus to meet with Rodimus in the aftermath. {{storylink|Crucible (Part 6): A Spark Among Embers|A Spark Among Embers}} Red Alert attended the farewell party for the decommissioned ''Lost Light'', looking a bit twitchy to be around so many lively people again, especially when Rodimus invaded his personal space.

Far in the future, Red Alert attended [[Ratchet (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ratchet]]'s funeral. {{storylink|How To Say Goodbye And Mean It: Part 2}}

===''Henkei! Henkei! Transformers -Visualize-''===
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===''Henkei! Henkei!'' pack-in manga===
[[File:Henkei henkei vol12 red alert.jpg‎|left|upright=1.1|thumb|The 12-step assertiveness training really paid off.]]
Red Alert and [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] eavesdropped on [[Octane]]'s plan to impress [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]]. When they revealed themselves, Octane fled, but the duo chased him across the desert. Red Alert was temporarily blinded when Smokescreen forgot that Octane could fly and had attempted to stop the [[Triple Changer]] with his trademark cloud of magnetized smoke. Thinking himself free of pursuit, Octane began to implement his plan and indulged in a bit of daydreaming. However, he was interrupted when Red Alert and Smokescreen again appeared, revealing that they were able to follow him using Red Alert's enhanced sensors. This caused Cyclonus to conclude that the Decepticon forces did not require Octane's talents, and he left to report Octane's incompetence to Megatron. Red Alert cracked his knuckles while leering at the abandoned Octane, implying that when they were finished with him, Octane would no longer be in mint condition. {{storylink|Henkei! Henkei! volume 12}}
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===''Transformers: All Spark''===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|The Fated Rival, Once Again...}} {{storylink|Reunion and Parting}} {{storylink|Plans of the Emperor of Destruction}}}}

===''Kre-O'' online manga===
Red Alert was injured by falling bricks when Inferno rushed into a burning building without waiting for his advice, and though he was fine physically, his trust in his partner took a beating and he started sulking alone in his room. He got over it in time for the next mission, however, contacting Inferno as he was fighting another fire and giving him advice on how to efficiently put it out. Once the building was saved, Inferno apologized to Red Alert, who in turn also apologized for being all mopey. {{storylink|Dive Into the Fire! The Rescue Operation of Friendship}}

===''Q-Transformers'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Kōsuke Toriumi]] (Japanese)}}
{{Charstubfiction|{{storylink|Mystery of the Lowest Possible Standards}} {{storylink|Mystery of Return of Convoy}}}}

===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
Red Alert was a member of the [[Rescuebot]]s, a team of Autobots dedicated to protecting humans. He formed the right leg of team's [[combiner]] form, [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]], who participated in the final battle with the Decepticons. {{storylink|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe issue 12|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe #12}}

===Renegade Rhetoric===
The Red Alert of [[Primax 085.0 Eta]] became one of the [[Spy Changer]]s who pursued [[Megatron (G1)#The Battle for Planet Earth|Megatron]]'s Renegade Decepticons, who had captured Optimus Prime, to another universe. Once on the other side, Red Alert asked [[Wheeljack (G1)#The Battle for Planet Earth|Wheeljack]] if the [[Reality Beacon]] was functioning. He then began to patrol with his teammate [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] and team commander [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Renegade Rhetoric|Renegade Rhetoric (2), 2016/05/02}} In one mission, the Spy CHangers traveled to a [[Sumdac Systems]] facility which [[Nightracer (G2)|Nightracer]] and [[Crash Test (G2)|Crash Test]] had raided. Unfortunately, the Decepticons were gone with stolen [[Destronium]], and the Spy Changers were confronted by the [[Society of Ultimate Villainy]]. Red Alert did his best against [[Sergeant Chaos]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Renegade Rhetoric|Renegade Rhetoric (2), 2016/05/05}} Later, Red Alert's team went to [[Metro City]] after Hoist determined that the Decepticons might be interested in [[Professor Morris]]'s [[Brainwave Scanner]]. Unfortunately, [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] maneuvered [[Intelligence and Information Institute|III]] into believing that the Autobots were evil. Hoist and Red Alert were forced to flee while Jazz was captured by III. Red Alert and Hoist rescued Jazz from III headquarters by causing a small fire. On their way out with Jazz, Red Alert saved the life of an III agent who had become trapped in the blaze, [[Nick Burns]]. Burns promised the Autobots that he would try to convince his superiors of the Autobots' true nature. {{storylink|Transformers: Renegade Rhetoric|Renegade Rhetoric (2), 2016/05/09}} Subsequently, Wheeljack was able to tap into the Decepticons' communication network. [[Prowl (G1)#The Battle for Planet Earth|Prowl]] quickly organized a strike force, overruling Red Alert's objection that their base would be undefended. But at the Decepticons' base, the Spy Changers were overcome by the Decepticon Go-Bots' new powers. Fleeing back to base, the Autobots were once again overwhelmed by [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]], being forced to flee once more. {{storylink|Transformers: Renegade Rhetoric|Renegade Rhetoric (2), 2016/05/12}}

===''Of Masters and Mayhem''===
Red Alert was responsible for security for the Ark project on Cybertron. Although he had countless security protocols in place, his focus was primarily on air attacks, the Decepticons' traditionally favored means to strike. A brazen approach by a single combatant on the ground transmitting Autobot transponder signals caught even Red by surprise. Even worse was when the horrendous [[Toxitron (G1)|Toxitron]] penetrated his security, demonstrating both his personal regenerative and outwardly destructive abilities. Red Alert was bisected by Toxitron's [[Agonizer Blade]] while trying to defend the base. {{storylink|The Toxic Transformer}}

===''Prime Wars Trilogy'' cartoons===
Upon the arrival of [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], Perceptor invoked the name of Red Alert's {{w|lonsdaleite}} samples. {{storylink|Our Heroes Respond}}

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material===
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On Cybertron, Red Alert was a [[Insignia/War for Cybertron Trilogy|Ground Command Medical Private]], whose function served as a medic. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Siege|''Siege'' webpage}}<ref name=Siege>[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/siege ''Siege'' website]</ref> During the war for Cybertron, Red Alert was among the Autobot loyalists located in [[Uraya]], but as the Decepticon presence in the area grew, he and the other loyalists were forced underground, ceasing all combat operations. {{storylink|Source:Teletraan1 Data Files|''Siege'' Teletraan1 Data Files}}
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===2019 IDW continuity===
When the [[Tether]] fell from orbit, its impact caused massive property damage and death. Red Alert, Inferno, and [[Fixit (G1)|Fixit]] performed crisis response in the aftermath of the devastation. {{storylink|Arcee/Greenlight: Run}} Red Alert watched [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] deliver his first speech as Prime, where he swore to fight against the Decepticons. {{storylink|War World: Awakenings}}

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Todd Haberkorn]] (English), [[Kazumasa Nakamura]] (Japanese)|[[Sérgio Stern]] (Portuguese), [[Jérémy Prévost]] (French), [[Thomas Schmuckert]] (German), [[Juan Antonio García Sainz De La Maza]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Erick Selim]] (Latin-American Spanish)}}
[[File:WFC-Siege-Ep5-Red-Alert-and-Deep-Cover.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Also known as Green-Jarvus Ben-Ellis.]]
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{{bigquote|I'm ''always'' alert.|Red Alert, [[Earthrise episode 1]]}}
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Red Alert was an Autobot medic, and attended to injured Autobots in the infirmary. Bumblebee is sent to Red Alert's care, and the medic patches the energon scout up. {{storylink|Siege episode 1}}. Red Alert is later present when Optimus Prime announces the development that Ultra Magnus had surrendered to Megatron. Red Alert suggested that Magnus' brain module could get hacked, allowing the Decepticons to learn the location of The Ark. Despite the revelation, Red Alert rallied under Prime's call. {{storylink|Siege episode 2}}. Red Alert was attending to injured Autobots when he was approached by Ratchet and the Decepticon Impactor. Red Alert lamented the many sparks lost in the war, though Ratchet assured him to keep at his work. {{storylink|Siege episode 4}}. When the Autobots base at the Ark is exposed and comes under attack, Red Alert helps defend it, attending to Bumblebee, who was rendered unconscious by the deployment of Shockwave's virus. Despite the loss to the Alpha Trion Protocols, Red Alert tells the scout he must fight, and hands him a blaster. Red Alert meets with Elita-1 and Ironhide, the team agreeing to protect the ship from the Decepticons. Red Alert boards the ark when it launches, and travels over to evacuate the rest of the Autobots. However while helping his fellow Autobots onto the ship, Red Alert is shot, and falls from The Ark. He is assumed dead and left behind, though reunites with Elita-1, Chromia and Jetfire, forming a small Autobot resistance on Cybertron. {{storylink|Siege episode 6}}.

Red Alert and the Resistance attack a Seeker team and save a group of helpless Decepticons. The team ponders why the Decepticons are locking up their own troops. Red alert later presents Elita with information from their scout Steeljaw, indicating a massive incarceration camp at kaon. Despite Jetfire's protests as to the risks, Elita agrees to a plan to free them, telling Red Alert to be ready for survivors. At the camp, the Autobots suspect something is awry due to the lack of guards, but engage the Decepticons in battle anyway. On the ground, the Autobots eventually overtake the prison, while Jetfire takes out Seekers overhead. The Autobots press on deeper into the prison and notice that most of the cells are empty as they track an Autobot signal. But after a brief skirmish, they realize they've been had: Starscream springs his trap and the Autobots are surrounded. Red Alert and the others are hauled into the arena and bought before Megatron, who shows them his plan to harvest the sparks of the Cybertronians to power Project: Nemesis. He delights in the fact that the resistance would be next to having their sparks drained. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 1}}.

==Commercial appearances==
*During a battle against Megatron, Optimus summoned [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]], [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]], [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]], [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]], Red Alert, and [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]] to his side. Megatron responded by calling down [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] and [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]]. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Thrust and Dirge|Autobot cars plus Thrust and Dirge commercial}}
*When [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] led an assault on the Autobots' launch base, Red Alert followed [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] in a counter-attack. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Ultra Magnus|Ultra Magnus commercial}}
*Red Alert was being carried down a highway by Ultra Magnus when Galvatron and his troops came upon them. He, Jazz, Tracks, and Smokescreen dealt with Starscream and Skywarp while their commander faced off against Galvatron. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Ultra Magnus and Galvatron|Ultra Magnus and Galvatron commercial}}
*Red Alert was part of a troop of Autobots who interrupted a Decepticon Energon-gathering mission. Megatron ordered [[Runabout (G1)|Runabout]] and [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]] to deal with the meddlers. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Battlechargers|Battlechargers commercial}}

==Games==
===''Transformers Legends''===
Red Alert was among the Autobots who thwarted Starscream's plan to destroy Earth, saving the planet by firing the [[Exponential Generator]] into orbit. {{storylink|Countdown to Extinction (Legends)|Countdown to Extinction}} Red Alert later teamed up with [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] and [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] in an attempt to track down the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]], who were busy committing crimes in the back alleys of human cities. {{storylink|The Thin Blue Line}}

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

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:BattleTacticsRedAlert.jpg|thumb|400px|See?! Even the Autobots are after me!]]
Red Alert participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him, which probably isn't good for his paranoia. He was an Uncommon character that could be recruited by collecting 55 units of Cybermetal, and 24 units of Transmetal. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Devastation''===
{{Note|Red Alert is an alternative skin for Sideswipe available with preorders of the game and as downloadable content.}}

[[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] could use Red Alert's color scheme during the Autobots' battle to stop the Decepticons from cyberforming Earth. Upon donning the paintjob, he would exhibit Red Alert's paranoid tendencies. {{storylink|Transformers: Devastation}}
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==Toys==
{{main|Red Alert (G1)/toys}}

==Merchandise==
{{main|Red Alert (G1)/toys#Merchandise}}

==Notes==
[[File:RedAlertG1-modelback.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|My back transforms crazy!]]
*Voice actor Michael Chain has stated that he based his characterization of Red Alert on former [[President of the United States|U.S. President]] [[Richard Nixon]], a man so incredibly paranoid that he kept secret audio recordings of ''himself''.
*Red Alert appeared in one of five original Generation 1 [[public service announcement]]s. After nearly mowing down a pair of kids on bikes, Red Alert scolded them and told them to never ride at night without reflectors. However, Red Alert was shown driving at night without his headlights on, so that probably didn't help.
*Curiously, though his altmode is a Lamborghini, and his Tech Specs even state that he's "fast in vehicular mode", he has a "Speed" rating of... 3, which makes him as fast as some Dinobots. Ouch.
*Although the first year of the Transformers line in Japan consisted of both 1984 ''and'' 1985 toys, Red Alert just managed to pip most of the U.S. 1985 range to the post by being released in tandem with [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] as one of the initial releases. Early [[TV Magazine]] art ostensibly featuring the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Season One]] cast even specifically includes Red Alert among the 1984 Autobots.<ref>http://tfarchive.com/comics/japanese/superrobotlife.php?dgallery_show=superrobotlife/SRLcastpage2.jpg</ref>
*Red Alert's [[character model]] is, for the most part, more toy accurate than Sideswipe's, as the '85 characters tended to be. The big change is that instead of a windshield on his back (like Sideswipe), Red Alert has the top of his trunk (including spoiler!).
*According to a [[story page]] in the October 1985 issue of ''[[TV Magazine]]'', Red Alert and [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] are brothers, with Sideswipe being slightly older than Red Alert. This connection may have been invented because, aside from Sideswipe and Red Alert sharing the same mold, Sunstreaker was not sold in the Japanese market outside of a special "versus" set with [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] and [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]]. However, the familial dynamic between Sideswipe and Sunstreaker was '''not''' changed in the Japanese dub of the original ''Transformers'' cartoon, leading some Japanese fans to consider the three Lamborghini characters as triplets.
*[[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] [[Siren (G1)|Siren]] was originally conceived as either an upgrade or homage to Red Alert.<ref>[[Transformers Generations|Transformers Generations Deluxe]], p108</ref> While the [[robot mode]] was largely blue unlike Red Alert, it featured a similar head to the early Autobot. The car mode, on the other hand, featured a near carbon copy of Red Alert's paint scheme. The Red Alert references were dropped early in the design process.
[[File:Universe2003toy-InfernoDeluxe.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Psych! I'm actually Inferno!]]
*The color schemes for the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)|2003 ''Universe'']] versions of [[Inferno (Universe)|Inferno]] and ''Robots in Disguise'' Spy Changer [[Prowl (RID)|Prowl]] are clearly based on Red Alert's Generation 1 look. Inferno in particular caused a great deal of fan confusion when first released; here was a toy named Inferno, decorated like Red Alert, released alongside a toy named [[Ratchet (Universe)|Ratchet]], decorated like [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]]. [[Hasbro]] design director [[Aaron Archer]] (in his online "Orson" persona) disclosed that this was the result of a mistake in the naming process.
**Years later, the Facebook edition of "[[Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime]]" would describe ''Universe'' Inferno as an incarnation of [[Inferno (BW)|''Beast Wars'' Inferno]] who had salvaged a chassis from a [[Red Alert (RID 2001)|''Robots in Disguise'' incarnation of Red Alert]]. Meanwhile, sister Facebook page "[[Transformers: Renegade Rhetoric|Renegade Rhetoric]]" would repurpose the ''Universe'' Prowl toy as [[#Renegade Rhetoric|a Spy Changer body]] for Generation 1 Red Alert.
*Make a joke and he will sigh and you will laugh and he will cry.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Alert''' (アラート ''Arāto''), '''Red Alert''' (レッドアラート ''Reddo Arāto'')
*''French:'' '''Feu D'alerte''' (Canada, "Flare"), '''Alerte Rouge''' (France, "Red Alert")
*''Hungarian:'' '''Riadó''' ("Alert")
*''Italian:'' '''Giaguaro''' ("Jaguar"), '''Alert''' (Releases of the G1 toy after 1987), '''Allarme Rosso''' ("[[Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1]]" only, "Red Alert")
*''Mandarin:'' '''Hóngsè Jǐngjiè''' (Taiwan, 紅色警戒, "Red Alert"), '''Hóngsè Jǐngbào''' (China, 红色警报, "Red Alert")
*''Portuguese:'' '''Alerta Vermelho''' ("Red Alert")
*''Russian:'' '''Panikjor''' (Паникёр, "Alarmist")

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Alternators Autobots]]
[[Category:Binaltech Asterisk characters]]
[[Category:Classics Autobots]]
[[Category:Council members]]
[[Category:Dreamwave Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 2 Autobots]]
[[Category:Generations Selects 2050 Autobots]]
[[Category:Henkei! Henkei! Autobots]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Autobots]]
[[Category:IDW (2019) Autobots]]
[[Category:Kre-O Autobots]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Legends Autobots]]
[[Category:Lost Light crew]]
[[Category:Q-Transformers characters]]
[[Category:Regeneration One Autobots]]
[[Category:Security officers]]
[[Category:The Headmasters Autobots]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise Autobots]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege Autobots]]
[[Category:Wings Universe Autobots]]

Scrapface

2021-08-11T10:03:09Z

Umbreon67: /* War for Cybertron Trilogy cartoon */

{{factions|decepticon}}
:''Scrapface is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:EarthriseEpisode2-Scrapface.jpg|thumb|350px|WHY DON'T YOU GO BACK WHERE YOU CAME FROM?!]]

'''Scrapface''' is just another Decepticon foot soldier who is itching to fight the [[Autobot]]s on the frontlines.<ref name="walmart">[https://www.walmart.com/ip/Transformers-Generations-War-for-Cybertron-Series-Inspired-Scrapface/695839517 Walmart USA product description for Scrapface]</ref> Unfortunately, many other Decepticons see him as easy pickings, or worse, an expendable source for some quick [[energon]], something completely instigated by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s dark deceptions.

This turn of events has left poor 'ol Scrapface to question who his true enemies are, and his disgust for the treatment of low-level Decepticons leads to his respect for those who treat them with any decency, which surprisingly includes Autobot major [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]].

He was also presumably at the back of the line on naming day.

==Fiction==
===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material===
During the war for Cybertron, Scrapface was a [[Insignia/War for Cybertron Trilogy|Ground Force Espionage Raider]] {{storylink|#Generations|''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' toy instructions}} and Gound Force Infantry Raider. {{storylink|#Generations|''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' toy packaging}}

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Adin Rudd]] (English), [[Kazuyuki Okitsu]] (Japanese)|[[Sven Brieger]] (German), [[Gustavo Carvalho]] (Portuguese), [[César Garduza]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Iván Jara]] (Castilian Spanish)}}

[[File:EarthriseEpisode1-Scrapface.jpg|left|thumb|300px|GET OUT OF HERE! DON'T YOU SEE WE DON'T WANT YOU ANYMORE?!]]

Scrapface was among the many Decepticons imprisoned by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s forces. Selected by a pair of [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] to be moved to "the arena", Scrapface pleaded that he was not supposed to go there because he was a loyal Decepticon. The pair was quickly shot dead by a team of Autobots led by [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]], who implored Scrapface and the other Decepticons to escape. {{Storylink|Earthrise episode 1}}

Following the Autobots' capture, Scrapface led the freed Decepticons to rescue them, feeling like he owed them for saving his life. They all escaped the arena and formed an alliance between the Autobots and renegade Decepticons to save their fellow Cybertronians from the mercy of [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and Shockwave. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 2}} Scrapface accompanied the Autobot Rebels to their base, and complained of his lack of energon. The group was forced to take cover when a Seeker patrol flew over. Scrapface was concerned that they still hunted them, but Elita simply told him they would never stop, and the would just get used to it. When they had to take cover again, Scrapface advocated attacking the seekers hunting them. His stand gave away the teams psotion, forcing them to destroy all the seekers before they could report back to Shockwave. Scrapface was then warned by Elita that if he wished to stay with them, he would have to obey orders. Arriving at the theatre, Scrapface was amazed at the care the Decepticons received. Later, Scrapface bore witness to Shockwave's planet wide broadcast, ordering all Decepticons to journey to Kaon arena. Knowing that the mad scientists true plan was to drain his own factional allies of energon, Scrapface strengthened his alligence to the resistance, promising to work to bring down Shoxkwave once and for all..{{storylink|Earthrise episode 3}}

Scrapface accompanies his allies on the mission to kaon arena, waiting out side while Elita-1 travels into the arena to plant the explosives. They soon learn Megatron is no longer on Cybertron, and Scrapface and the rest of the team are attacked by Decepticons serving Shockwave, comeplete with their own cloaking devices. Scrapface and the rest of the team are captured, and Spinister opts to take them to the arena and bring them before Shockwave for harvest. Scrapface tries to warn Spinister that they had set explosives, but the Decepticon remains unaware that they are on a timer, believing theiir was nobody to activate them. The team is suddenly saved by Chromia, thought dead, who attacks the Decepticons at a distance, and Skytread, though he is shot dead anyway. Scrapface, alongside the rest of the team, runs for kaon arena, only for the explosives to suddenly go off, destroying the entire area and killing them all. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 6}}}}

{{spoiler|Kingdom episode 6|August 29, 2021}}
When the [[AllSpark]] was returned to the [[Temple of the Allspark]] on Cybertron by [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], Scrapface (or a [[Reflector (G1)|Refraktor]]) was among the Transformers spirits who witnessed Elita-1 strike down [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] and [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]] before finally reuniting with the Allspark. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 6}}

==Toys==
===''Generations''===
[[File:TF-Generations-Netflix-WFC-Decepticon-Scrapface.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Hey Scrapface! Why dontcha blow it out your ear.]]
*'''Scrapface''' (Deluxe Class, [[2020]])
**''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''WFC-05'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[November 28]], 2020
**''Accessories:'' blaster/tripod part, shield/lens part, chest module

:Part of the first assortment of toys promoting the ''Siege'' season of the [[Netflix]] [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon]], Scrapface is a blue and red redeco of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' [[Reflector (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Refraktor]], transforming into a Cybertronian "artillery hovercraft".<ref name=seibertron>https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/siege-red-alert-revealed-stock-photos-for-nycc-siege-figures-design-notes-from-warden-nycc/42180/</ref> Scrapface is molded almost entirely in shades of grey plastic with his splashes of colour being an extensive paint wash; this gives him the appearance of being covered in accumulated grime and battle scars, though it leaves most of his lower-legs and backside a show-inaccurate grey. He has multiple [[5 mm post|5 mm ports]] and 3 mm posts to accommodate weaponry and [[Fire Blast effect|"Fire Blast"]] effects, as part of the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]]. Scrapface includes a blaster and shield that can be attached in multiple ways thanks to a pair of perpendicular 5 mm posts.

:As with any version of this mold, Scrapface, although undocumented in the instructions, can also transform into one-third of a camera, allowing buyers to combine three units into Reflector's classic camera mode ([[Shortpacking|good luck with getting three, though!]]). The shield becomes one-third of a telephoto lens, while his blaster becomes one-third of a tripod. The chest module can also inaccurately attach to his torso in robot mode or camera mode, or store on his butt.

:The military insignia on Scrapface's box has him as a [[Insignia/War for Cybertron Trilogy|Ground Division Infantry Raider]], while his instructions place him in the Espionage unit like his Refraktor mold-mates. A similar mix-up error was present in the concurrent Voyager Class [[Hotlink (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Hotlink]] instructions and box.

:Stock renders have more [[show-accuracy|show-accurate]] blue lower legs, face scratches, and chest battle damage, suggesting a late change on the final toy.

:This toy, like all of the Netflix ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' toys, is a [[Walmart]] exclusive in the U.S. and Canada, and a [[TakaraTomy]] Mall exclusive in Japan.

:Scrapface was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as an [[Angolmois Energy|Angolmois]]-corrupted form of [[Reflector (G1)#Generations Selects Special Comic|Reflector]] in ''[[Generations Selects Special Comic]]''.
{{--}}

==Notes==
*Similar to [[Spy-Eye]], Scrapface coincidentally [[:File:Reflector in red.jpg|resembles]] a [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]]-based [[animation error]] of Reflector from the G1 episode "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2]]".
*According to the toy's product description on Walmart's USA website, Scrapface is a [[Cloning|clone]] of [[Reflector (G1)|Refraktor]],<ref name="walmart" /> justtifying why the two share a body-type.
*Despite debuting in the ''Siege''-adjacent ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' wave of toys, Scrapface did not appear until the ''Earthrise'' chapter of the cartoon.
*The character in the cartoon uses none of the toy's accessories, opting for the "HPI [[Null-ray|Null-Ray]] Laser Launcher" as his sole weapon.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Scrapface''' (スクラップフェイス ''Sukurappufeisu'')

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Clones]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise Decepticons]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Kingdom Decepticons]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege Decepticons]]

Scrapface

2021-08-11T09:48:42Z

Umbreon67: /* War for Cybertron Trilogy cartoon */

{{factions|decepticon}}
:''Scrapface is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:EarthriseEpisode2-Scrapface.jpg|thumb|350px|WHY DON'T YOU GO BACK WHERE YOU CAME FROM?!]]

'''Scrapface''' is just another Decepticon foot soldier who is itching to fight the [[Autobot]]s on the frontlines.<ref name="walmart">[https://www.walmart.com/ip/Transformers-Generations-War-for-Cybertron-Series-Inspired-Scrapface/695839517 Walmart USA product description for Scrapface]</ref> Unfortunately, many other Decepticons see him as easy pickings, or worse, an expendable source for some quick [[energon]], something completely instigated by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s dark deceptions.

This turn of events has left poor 'ol Scrapface to question who his true enemies are, and his disgust for the treatment of low-level Decepticons leads to his respect for those who treat them with any decency, which surprisingly includes Autobot major [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]].

He was also presumably at the back of the line on naming day.

==Fiction==
===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material===
During the war for Cybertron, Scrapface was a [[Insignia/War for Cybertron Trilogy|Ground Force Espionage Raider]] {{storylink|#Generations|''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' toy instructions}} and Gound Force Infantry Raider. {{storylink|#Generations|''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' toy packaging}}

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Adin Rudd]] (English), [[Kazuyuki Okitsu]] (Japanese)|[[Sven Brieger]] (German), [[Gustavo Carvalho]] (Portuguese), [[César Garduza]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Iván Jara]] (Castilian Spanish)}}

[[File:EarthriseEpisode1-Scrapface.jpg|left|thumb|300px|GET OUT OF HERE! DON'T YOU SEE WE DON'T WANT YOU ANYMORE?!]]

Scrapface was among the many Decepticons imprisoned by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s forces. Selected by a pair of [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] to be moved to "the arena", Scrapface pleaded that he was not supposed to go there because he was a loyal Decepticon. The pair was quickly shot dead by a team of Autobots led by [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]], who implored Scrapface and the other Decepticons to escape. {{Storylink|Earthrise episode 1}}

Following the Autobots' capture, Scrapface led the freed Decepticons to rescue them, feeling like he owed them for saving his life. They all escaped the arena and formed an alliance between the Autobots and renegade Decepticons to save their fellow Cybertronians from the mercy of [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and Shockwave. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 2}}

Scrapface accompanied the Autobot Rebels to their base, and complained of his lack of energon. The group was forced to take cover when a Seeker patrol flew over. Scrapface was concerned that they still hunted them, but Elita simply told him they would never stop, and the would just get used to it. When they had to take cover again, Scrapface advocated attacking the seekers hunting them.{{storylink|Earthrise episode 3}}{{storylink|Earthrise episode 6}}}}

{{spoiler|Kingdom episode 6|August 29, 2021}}
When the [[AllSpark]] was returned to the [[Temple of the Allspark]] on Cybertron by [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], Scrapface (or a [[Reflector (G1)|Refraktor]]) was among the Transformers spirits who witnessed Elita-1 strike down [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] and [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]] before finally reuniting with the Allspark. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 6}}

==Toys==
===''Generations''===
[[File:TF-Generations-Netflix-WFC-Decepticon-Scrapface.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Hey Scrapface! Why dontcha blow it out your ear.]]
*'''Scrapface''' (Deluxe Class, [[2020]])
**''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''WFC-05'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[November 28]], 2020
**''Accessories:'' blaster/tripod part, shield/lens part, chest module

:Part of the first assortment of toys promoting the ''Siege'' season of the [[Netflix]] [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon]], Scrapface is a blue and red redeco of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' [[Reflector (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Refraktor]], transforming into a Cybertronian "artillery hovercraft".<ref name=seibertron>https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/siege-red-alert-revealed-stock-photos-for-nycc-siege-figures-design-notes-from-warden-nycc/42180/</ref> Scrapface is molded almost entirely in shades of grey plastic with his splashes of colour being an extensive paint wash; this gives him the appearance of being covered in accumulated grime and battle scars, though it leaves most of his lower-legs and backside a show-inaccurate grey. He has multiple [[5 mm post|5 mm ports]] and 3 mm posts to accommodate weaponry and [[Fire Blast effect|"Fire Blast"]] effects, as part of the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]]. Scrapface includes a blaster and shield that can be attached in multiple ways thanks to a pair of perpendicular 5 mm posts.

:As with any version of this mold, Scrapface, although undocumented in the instructions, can also transform into one-third of a camera, allowing buyers to combine three units into Reflector's classic camera mode ([[Shortpacking|good luck with getting three, though!]]). The shield becomes one-third of a telephoto lens, while his blaster becomes one-third of a tripod. The chest module can also inaccurately attach to his torso in robot mode or camera mode, or store on his butt.

:The military insignia on Scrapface's box has him as a [[Insignia/War for Cybertron Trilogy|Ground Division Infantry Raider]], while his instructions place him in the Espionage unit like his Refraktor mold-mates. A similar mix-up error was present in the concurrent Voyager Class [[Hotlink (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Hotlink]] instructions and box.

:Stock renders have more [[show-accuracy|show-accurate]] blue lower legs, face scratches, and chest battle damage, suggesting a late change on the final toy.

:This toy, like all of the Netflix ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' toys, is a [[Walmart]] exclusive in the U.S. and Canada, and a [[TakaraTomy]] Mall exclusive in Japan.

:Scrapface was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as an [[Angolmois Energy|Angolmois]]-corrupted form of [[Reflector (G1)#Generations Selects Special Comic|Reflector]] in ''[[Generations Selects Special Comic]]''.
{{--}}

==Notes==
*Similar to [[Spy-Eye]], Scrapface coincidentally [[:File:Reflector in red.jpg|resembles]] a [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]]-based [[animation error]] of Reflector from the G1 episode "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2]]".
*According to the toy's product description on Walmart's USA website, Scrapface is a [[Cloning|clone]] of [[Reflector (G1)|Refraktor]],<ref name="walmart" /> justtifying why the two share a body-type.
*Despite debuting in the ''Siege''-adjacent ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' wave of toys, Scrapface did not appear until the ''Earthrise'' chapter of the cartoon.
*The character in the cartoon uses none of the toy's accessories, opting for the "HPI [[Null-ray|Null-Ray]] Laser Launcher" as his sole weapon.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Scrapface''' (スクラップフェイス ''Sukurappufeisu'')

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Clones]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise Decepticons]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Kingdom Decepticons]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege Decepticons]]

Unicron/Generation 1

2021-08-03T16:17:57Z

Umbreon67: /* War for Cybertron Trilogy cartoon */

{{factions|unicron|decepticon|deceptihog}}
{{suite}}
[[File:IDW Unicron Alex Milne.jpg|upright=2|thumb|I usually don't look nearly as cool as this.]]
A '''Unicron''' or lots of Unicrons did lots of stuff in the [[Primax]] universal cluster. It's not all very clear.

{{bigquote|Something evil's watching over you Comin' from the sky above And there's nothing you can do|[[The Transformers (Theme)|The Transformers theme]]|''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''}}

==Generation 1 cartoon continuity==
===''The Transformers'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Orson Welles]] (English, ''The Movie''), [[Roger C. Carmel]] (English, season 3), [[Toshio Ishii]] (Japanese), [[Mizuho Suzuki]] (Japanese, ''The Movie'')|[[Chen Chun]] (Chinese, ''The Movie''), [[Zhan Che]] (Chinese), [[Jean-Claude Michel]] (French, ''The Movie''), [[Manfred Schmidt]] (German, "Ghost in the Machine"), [[Thomas Rau]] (German, "Grimlock's New Brain"), [[Werner Abrolat]] (German, ''The Movie'' TV Dub), [[Thomas Albus]] (German, ''Generation 2'' "Ghost in the Machine"), [[Claudi García]] (Spain-Spanish, ''The Movie''), [[Guillermo Romano]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Garcia Neto]] (Portuguese, "The Movie" TV dub), [[Orlando Drummond]] (Portuguese, "The Movie" VHS dub), [[Sílvio Navas]] (Portuguese, "Ghost in the Machine"), [[Carlos Seidl]] (Portuguese, "Grimlock's New Brain"), [[János Bácskai]] (Hungarian, Second Movie Dub)}}
[[File:Unicroncall.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.1|So anyway, in this one continuity I'm built by a monkey. Sorry.]]
Unicron was constructed by the ancient genius known as [[Primacron]] at the dawn of the universe. Primacron had hoped that Unicron would scour the galaxy clean of life, leaving a blank slate for him to experiment upon, but naturally, Unicron had no desire to be the servant of another, and turned on Primacron, badly wounding him and his [[Oracle (G1)|assistant]], and setting out into the depths of space. {{storylink|Call of the Primitives}}

[[File:TFTM Unicron Lithone.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|I see you down there!]]
In the year [[2005]], Unicron made his most famous attack upon Cybertron. While heading towards the planet, he consumed the small world of [[Lithone (planet)|Lithone]], making it perfectly clear how great a threat he was to the entire universe. As he continued on his way, Unicron's powers allowed him to become aware of the death of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]], who handed the [[Matrix of Leadership]] to [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]] just before dying, which angered him tremendously. He then came upon the bodies of several wounded and dying Decepticons, who had been dumped into space following a [[Battle of Autobot City|recent battle]] on Earth. He extended a proposition to the Decepticons' leader, [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]], offering to rebuild his body and those of his troops in exchange for their destruction of the Autobot Matrix of Leadership. Tortured into accepting, Megatron was transformed into [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]], and his followers became [[Cyclonus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cyclonus]], [[Scourge (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Scourge]], and the [[Sweep (G1)|Sweeps]].

[[File:TFTM Unicron smashes cybertron.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.25|Unicron smash!]]
While Galvatron set about reclaiming leadership of the Decepticons, Unicron arrived at Cybertron, and proceeded to consume the planet's two moons. Outraged that Unicron would do this to a planet that he viewed as his, Galvatron found himself the victim of mental torture by his creator, and ordered to Earth to complete the task given him. The ensuing chase finally climaxed in a showdown on the [[Junkion (planet)|planet of Junk]], where Galvatron seized the Matrix and returned to Unicron, only to reveal that he intended to use the talisman to make Unicron his slave. Amused by his pawn's arrogance, Unicron transformed into his [[Scale|gigantic]] [[robot mode]] and ate Galvatron. Unicron then tore into Cybertron, as [[Shockwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Shockwave]] and the rest of the Decepticons on the planet fought back, to little effect. Unicron swallowed many spaceships, and one, which contained the young Autobot [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] and his comrades, crashed through Unicron's eye. Hot Rod and Galvatron battled deep inside Unicron, and ultimately, Hot Rod was able to retake the Matrix from the Decepticon. Transformed by its power into Rodimus Prime, he defeated Galvatron and opened the Matrix inside Unicron, destroying his body from within.

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Unicron's head was blown clear during his death throes, and became caught in Cybertron's gravity, turning it into a new moon for the planet — a grisly testament to the satellites he had destroyed. {{Storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}
{{note|Unicron’s involvement in these events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the comic mini-series "[[Transformers: The Animated Movie]]," the storybook "[[Transformers the Movie (Ladybird adaptation)|Transformers the Movie]]" and the "Special Edition The Transformers: The Movie extra page" of "[[Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe]]."}}

[[File:Unicron head orbit.jpg|left|thumb|Incoming message from the [[Grand Mal|Big, Giant Head]]!]]
In the year [[2006]], Cyclonus, Scourge and the Sweeps visited Unicron's head, seeking to locate Galvatron, who had been hurled into space at the conclusion of his battle with Rodimus Prime. After accessing the remaining databanks and replaying footage of the final battle, Cyclonus extrapolated Galvatron's trajectory and current location. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1}}

On the planet home to the monster known as [[Chaos (alien)|Chaos]], [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] proclaimed that Galvatron would be "more famous in history than Unicron" once Galvatron destroyed Cybertron with his newly built death crystal cannon. {{storylink|Chaos (episode)|Chaos}}

[[File:GhostMachine Unicron starscream jumpers.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Unicron's glad he got that Triple-A membership.]]
Later, the ghost of the deceased Decepticon [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] reactivated Unicron's head in order to make a bargain with him; in exchange for Unicron restoring his body, Starscream would recreate Unicron's. Stealing new optic circuits and a transformation cog for Unicron from [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] and [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], Starscream was then directed to connect Unicron's head to Cybertron, so that the planet could become his new body. Starscream initially attempted to do this by using Trypticon's body, but Trypticon was deactivated by the Decepticons. Unicron restored Starscream's body so that he could finish the task, but Starscream (somewhat predictably, being Starscream) double-crossed Unicron and refused to complete the necessary connections. Just then, explosives set by the Autobots were detonated, hurling Unicron's head off the planet, beyond its gravity, and out into space. {{storylink|Ghost in the Machine (G1)|Ghost in the Machine}}

Seeking a supply of the dangerous particles known as [[anti-electron]]s, Galvatron and the Decepticons traveled to Unicron's head, only to come under attack from the defenses of the barely-aware giant. Also present was the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]], [[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]], who used components from Unicron's head to create the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]] to fight Galvatron's forces. The Technobot [[Strafe (G1)|Strafe]] disconnected enough of Unicron's internal mechanisms to deactivate his systems, apparently killing the evil giant. {{storylink|Grimlock's New Brain}}

While a much older Primacron mused about how his new creation, [[Tornedron]], would succeed where "the other" had failed, the giant, damaged head of Unicron was visible floating along in the depths of space, where it had apparently faded to a dull grey. {{storylink|Call of the Primitives}}

===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''Generations Selects Special Comic'' (1)====
Unicron was created by Primacron, refugee from the [[Precursor World]] that existed before the Big Bang. Formerly the pet of Oracle (known as the Golden Warrior, Primus), Primacron learned at his master's feet to become a brilliant scientist and turn the tables on Primus. Primacron captured the essence of Primus in this new world: [[Angolmois Energy]] held in a living Matrix, contained in the body of Primacron's ape-like assistant. Primacron forcibly controlled the power of Angolmois in this way, bringing life to robotic lifeforms until his work culminated in the creation of Unicron. Primacron learned the hard way that creating Unicorn was not the same as controlling him, and the Planet-Eater rebelled. {{storylink|Generations Selects Special Comic Finale Part 2|Finale 2}}

====''Legends'' comic====
Unicron knew the Matrix built into the [[Primus#Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Oracle]] by Primacron was the one thing that could defeat him, so upon rebelling against his creator, his first act was to destroy the Oracle in an attempt to eliminate it. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Grand Maximus)|Bonus Edition Grand Maximus}}

====Rodimus Wars====
Unicron took notice when [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] and [[Dark Hot Rod]] were merged into one being. {{storylink|Rodimus Wars}}

====''Story of Binaltech''====
Due to the temporal machinations of a [[Ravage (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ravage]] with knowledge of the future, in one timeline Unicron met with Autobot troops when he attacked Cybertron, instead of Decepticons. He nonetheless destroyed many Cybertronians and devoured one of Cybertron's moons before Optimus Prime and Ultra Magnus left to confront the evil planet with the power of the Matrix. {{storylink|Darkest Hour (prose)|Darkest Hour}} Optimus was badly damaged during the journey to Unicron, leaving Ultra Magnus to infiltrate the titan's body alone. Though Ultra Magnus had not been chosen by the Matrix, he pleaded his case to the ancient artifact, and was allowed to unleash its power to destroy Unicron's body. {{storylink|Binal Time}}

====''Kiss Players''/''Teletraan Go! Go!''====
[[File:TGGUni1.jpg|thumb|Bwah ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha]]
Following his destruction in 2005, Unicron's [[Angolmois Energy|lifeforce]] was scattered across time and space, fragmented and parasitized into Autobot and [[Maximal]] leaders throughout history. In 2007, three of his servants, the [[Sparkbot]]s, sought to recreate their master, and tricked the human singing group, the [[Kiss Players (singing group)|Kiss Players]]—[[Marissa Faireborn]], [[Atari Hitotonari]], and [[Shaoshao Li]]—into helping them in their task by telling them that they were gathering the fragments of the so-called "Allspark".

[[File:TGGUni2.jpg|thumb|left|Oh god ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha]]
[[Primus]] was forced to take action to stop their mission, appearing as a giant golden hand to steal away the energy fragments before the Sparkbots could collect them, but eventually, the evil trio collected enough to accomplish their dire task. Fleeing back in time to [[Earth]]'s prehistoric past, they unleashed the energy and Unicron began to form around them. Following the Sparkbots back to the past, Primus unleashed the full firepower of his mobile battle platform's cannon, sealing Unicron's energy and the Sparkbots deep within the planet. He then created the mighty [[Fortress Maximus (RID)|Brave Maximus]] to serve as a guardian and ensure that the evil being was never again reborn. {{storylink|Transformers: Kiss Players (radio drama)|Kiss Players radio drama #51}}

Unfortunately for everyone except Unicron, Brave Maximus would go on to leave the Earth in 2007, leaving the chaos-bringer's life-force unguarded. {{storylink|Sparkbots Volume 5}} {{storylink|Transformers: Kiss Players (radio drama)|Kiss Players radio drama #39}}
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====''Masterpiece'' toy bios====
[[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]] wore the Decepticon badge but in reality was loyal only to Unicron, seeking to bring about his creator's return. {{storylink|Nemesis Prime (G1)#Masterpiece|''Masterpiece'' Black Convoy toy bio}}

====''Generations Selects Special Comic'' (2)====
[[File:Return To 2011.jpg|thumb|upright=2|'''[[You|YOU.]] [[Hasbro Pulse#HasLab|DID.]] [[Unicron/toys#Generations|THIS.]]]]'''
In [[2011]] Unicron used the bodies of his disciples to build a new body and threaten the universe once again, forcing an Autobot-Decepticon alliance to try to seal him in the [[Triple Z Point]]. {{storylink|Super Megatron comic 1}}

By the time Unicorn completed reforming, Convoy had undergone a quest to the [[Precursor World]] and returned with the power of Oracle at his side. Oracle was the original form of Primus from before the [[Big Bang]], wielding the power of righteous Angolmois Energy to counter the corrupted Angolmois of Unicron. Assuming a gun form, Oracle blasted Unicron with his antithesis. This power is great enough to banish Unicron, sealing him in the Triple Z Point to end his threat. {{storylink|Generations Selects Special Comic Finale Part 2|Finale 2}}
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====''Unite Warriors''/''Legends''====
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In [[2021]], [[Galvatron II|Galvatron]]'s ghost possessed [[Cyclonus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cyclonus]], ordering him to take him to Unicron. The pair approached Unicron's remains, sealed away in the [[Triple Z Point]], so that they could build a new body from the god's carcass. However Unicron was still conscious and far from powerless. He struck a deal with the two [[Decepticon]]s; Unicron would reach out throughout the multiverse and pluck from their realities several 'bots who shared Galvatron's lust for revenge. Together, they would form a new "[[Grand Galvatron]]" body for the Decepticon leader, and leave Unicron's own body untouched. Galvatron agreed to Unicron's terms, and [[Roller (G1)|Roller]], [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]], and [[Breakdown (WFC)|War Breakdown]] were brought to their universe. [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]]'s ghost also turned up, and Unicron granted him a partial corporeal body to form the last component of Galvatron's new form. Unicron then ordered those before him to go out and conquer Cybertron in his name, but Galvatron was already scheming to betray his benefactor as he took off into space. {{storylink|Grand Galvatron Chapter}}

[[File:BaldigusChapter2 UnicronPlanetBody.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|The [[Unicron/toys#Generation 1|prophecy]] was true...]]
Through Thrust, [[Trickdiamond]] contacted Unicron to strike a deal, agreeing to help him conquer Cybertron. {{storylink|Megatronia Chapter}} Before making his move, Unicron reached through time itself and recruited the [[Commando (RID)|Combatrons]] from the distant future to serve him. He reformatted his new troops into new bodies, then had his head travel back to Cybertron where Thrust and Trickdiamond provided him with the [[joint energon]] he needed to combine with the planet itself. As he began to transform Cybertron into his new body, Unicron took out Galvatron, announcing that he'd expected his betrayal and also that he would go on to destroy all Transformers, undoing the Combatrons' future. The angered Combatrons turned on him in the form of [[Ruination (RID)|Baldigus]], but Unicron pacified them by summoning his Matrix Hunter minion, [[Grand Scourge]], who tricked Baldigus with his resemblance to [[Scourge (RID)|Black Convoy]]. {{storylink|Ruination Chapter, Part One}}

As Unicron came closer to completely taking over Cybertron, cracks in space-time began to appear because of the many dimension-hoppers and time-travelers he'd brought over, forcing the Autobots and Decepticons to team up to defeat him and undo the cracks. While he was distracted by an attack from several combiners, Unicron's head was ripped out of Cybertron by Baldigus and thrown into space, where a barrage from the combiners and a mighty punch from Optimus Prime and Roller sent him flying back to the Triple Z Point. {{storylink|Ruination Chapter, Part Two}}
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====''The Battlestars''====
[[File:DarkNovaCron1.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|left|Dark Nova Diet Soda.]]
Somewhere beyond the year [[2025]], the Ultimate Emperor [[Dark Nova]] seized command of the Decepticons. The spectral entity was described as appearing "very much like Unicron". {{storylink|Source:Generation 1 cartoon timeline (Japan)#After 2025|Japanese Generation 1 timeline}}

====''Legends'' comic====
A being named "Unicron Neo" would come into the scene in [[2038]], {{storylink|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 4: LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part One|LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part One}} but this was revealed to be a disguise by Dark Nova, who sought to use the image of Unicron to strike fear into the Transformers. {{storylink|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 5: LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part Two|LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part Two}} Soon after, humans discovered Angolmois Energy within the Earth and used it to bring their civilization to new heights. {{Storylink|Transformers Legends Final Chapter "Epiloge"|Epiloge}}

====''Generations Selects Special Comic'' (3)====
In [[2050]], Doctor [[Atari Hitotonari]] reflected upon the origins of the Angolmois Energy bringing life to Earth's race of [[Selector]]s. She believed the energy bathed the Earth after the destruction of Unicron. {{storylink|Volcanicus comic 1}}

====''Beast Wars'' cartoon====
:''See [[#Beast Wars cartoon 2|#Beast Wars cartoon]]''

====Yokohama Decepticon Secret Base====
[[File:Yokohama Unicron Tarantulas.jpg|thumb|upright=0.7]]
[[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] was an agent of Unicron, and worked on his behalf to form a plot that would result in the destruction of the [[Transformers Expo]] in [[2014]]. [[Doctor Arkeville]] was also likely influenced by Unicron into producing [[Yokohama Convoy|Nemesis Prime]], who would serve as the vessel for the [[Dark Energon]] that would destroy the Expo. However, the plan ultimately failed thanks to Nemesis Prime's inherent sense of justice. In the end, though, Doctor Arkeville still stood as a subject of Unicron. {{storylink|Yokohama Decepticon Secret Base}}
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====''Beast Wars II'' cartoon====
At some point human beings discovered Unicron's lifeforce within the Earth, and attempted to harness it for their own means. This led to the expulsion of humanity from Earth, {{storylink|Emissary of the Fourth Planet}} but the fame of this "mysterious energy" that had been called "[[Angolmois Energy]]" was far-reaching, and eventually, tens of thousands of years after the end of the Great War between the Autobots and Decepticons, the Predacon leader [[Galvatron (BWII)|Galvatron]] attempted to harvest it for himself. {{storylink|The New Forces Arrive!}} Using his artificial planet, [[Nemesis (BWII)|Nemesis]], he sucked a large amount of the Angolmois Energy out of the planet and into the vessel. However, after the interference of [[Lio Convoy]] and [[Lio Junior]], all of the stolen Angolmois Energy was sealed into capsules and ejected from Nemesis as it self-destructed. {{storylink|Farewell! Lio Convoy}}

====''Beast Wars Neo'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Tetsuo Komura]] (Japanese)}}
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[[File:BWNeo Unicron.JPG|thumb|upright=1.66|If you wanted to be pink, Unicron, you could've just impersonated Arcee.]]

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====''Cloud''====
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===Rodimus vs. Cyclonus===
Upon being created by Unicron and charged with stealing the Matrix from Ultra Magnus, Cyclonus and Scourge vowed to prove themselves to Galvatron in battle, pledging their allegiance to him rather than the Chaos Bringer. While his creations were already plotting to overthrow him, Unicron was busy devouring one of Cybertron's moons. {{storylink|Rodimus vs. Cyclonus}}

===''Wings Universe''===
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[[Apelinq (BM)|Apelinq]] considered the return of Unicron to be a less daunting challenge than a mandatory meditation session and lecture for the [[Cybertronian Knight]]s by [[Cheetor (BW)|Alpha Trizer]]. {{storylink|Tornado - Decepticon Saboteur|Apelinq's personal log, 2015/01/07}}

Time-traveling to the future when Cybertron would theoretically be at peace and therefore unprepared for threats, the [[Star Seeker]]s tried to use Unicron's head to drain all the energon out of Cybertron. A battle ensued aboard Unicron's head when the Cybertronian Knights arrived to stop them. However, the battle was prematurely ended when Alpha Trizer revealed to Star Seeker Captain [[Cannonball (G1)|Cannonball]] that Cybertron in 2984 was techno-organic and thus no longer operated on energon. Most of the pirates were then arrested, but during the battle [[Shokaract|Hunter]] was lured away by Unicron's voice to a transwarp portal that led into the past. There, at Unicron's urging, Hunter touched the [[Matrix of Conquest]] and became Shokaract! {{storylink|Hoist the Flag}} Upon his transformation into Unicron's herald, Shokaract contemplated new evils and set his sights on the metal sphere still being orbited by Unicron's deactivated head. {{storylink|Legacy (issue)|Legacy}}

===Fun Publications===
[[Vector Prime]] noted the Unicron of [[Primax 984.17 Alpha]] was not part of the multiversal Unicron singularity. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/05/22}} However, such distinctions would later cease to exist as [[multiversal singularity|multiversal singularities]] no longer did. {{storylink|Out of the One, Many}}
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===Ask Vector Prime===

During Unicron's approach to Cybertron, [[Gong]] and [[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]] began playing with universal streams, causing elements of a [[Gargent]] stream to interact with the [[Primax]] stream Unicron currently inhabited. As a result, many of the warriors Unicron reformatted for [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] were [[Renegade]]s, including Deadlift (the tracker) and his Sweeps, Fracture (the warrior) and her armada.

Despite this, events unfolded much as they were meant to, culminating in the final battle between [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] and Galvatron inside Unicron. Once Hot Rod claimed the Matrix and became Rodimus Prime, he unleashed its power and destroyed Unicron from the inside out. {{storylink|Echoes and Fragments}}

===''Deviations''===
In a timeline where Optimus managed to kill Megatron during their final battle, Unicron nonetheless made his way toward Cybertron, pausing briefly to devour the dead and dying Decepticons thrown out of Astrotrain. He proceeded to Cybertron, where he interrupted Starscream's coronation. At the behest of Soundwave, Starscream flew out to bargain with the planet-eater. They reached a bargain: Starscream was upgraded into "Megascream", and his inner retinue of warriors were granted the ability to combine with their new leader, in exchange for Starscream's servitude.

Unicron eventually grew tired of his new herald's whining, and skipped chowing down on the Moonbases in favour of going straight for Cybertron, shrugging off Megascream's pleas. Optimus Prime vowed to stop Unicron, but Megascream ultimately defeated the Autobot leader on Unicron's surface. At the last moment, Hot Rod opened the Matrix—destroying Unicron, Megascream, and himself. {{storylink|Transformers: Deviations|Deviations}}

==Marvel Comics continuity==
===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===
[[File:PrimalScream-Unicron.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Unicron is furious that he's been miscolored again.]]
{{quote|It is '''Unicron''' -- the Dark God, the Chaos-Bringer. But these are just '''names''', tags created by small, frightened beings. It is '''force of nature''', tearing, destroying and eating -- '''everything in its path!'''|The narrator|[[On the Edge of Extinction!]]}}
Millions of years after Primus and Unicron entombed themselves inside planetoids and went their separate ways, circa the Earth year [[1990]] a group of Transformers discovered the sleeping form of Primus at Cybertron's core. When a battle erupted, a stray laser blast struck Primus, briefly jolting the god awake and causing him to emit a multiverse-shaking "Primal Scream" that alerted Unicron to Primus's location. Primus himself immediately slipped back into his sleep, but it was too late. {{storylink|The Primal Scream}} {{storylink|Bird of Prey!}} Knowing the severity of the situation, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] approached an altar within the Ark, hoping to be granted a mystical vision which would guide him on his mission to stop Unicron. He witnessed the [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]] being corrupted by evil in his vision, as well as Unicron's imminent encroachment! {{storylink|Kings of the Wild Frontier.}}

[[File:EyeoftheStorm-possiblefutureUnicron.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66|For over a decade, this was considered to be yet another one of Unicron's lies. But now it isn't. Gotta love retcons!]]
While devouring the planet [[Ghennix]], Unicron took note of three criminals who were attempting to escape their fate. Unicron destroyed their vessel and recreated the three as [[Hook, Line, and Sinker]]. As the distance to Cybertron was vast and he was too large to teleport, he ordered them to retrieve a [[Galvatron II|Galvatron]] from a [[Rhythms of Darkness!|possible future]] to serve as his herald. {{storylink|All Fall Down}} Though this Galvatron was angry at being plucked from his victorious timeline, Unicron tortured him until he agreed to be his herald. Still, this Galvatron secretly plotted his eventual treachery. Unicron sent all four of them to attack Cybertron and pave the way for his coming. {{storylink|Eye of the Storm}}

The looming threat of Unicron was so great that Optimus willingly surrendered his forces to [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]] in a bid to unite both factions, and meet against the Chaos Bringer as a single force. {{storylink|Surrender!}}

So close to Cybertron he could ''taste it'', Unicron decided to forgo consumption of the planet [[Jhi]] and hasten on his way to the ultimate confrontation. His herald Galvatron, however, captured Autobot leader [[Emirate]] [[Xaaron]], forcing him to fully awaken Primus. Suspecting treachery on Galvatron's part, Unicron sent Hook, Line and Sinker to retrieve him from the subterranean tunnels of Cybertron, but Galvatron destroyed them, and Primus was woken from his slumber. Unicron's arch-foe possessed Xaaron's body and summoned Transformers from all across the universe back to Cybertron. {{storylink|Out of Time!}}

Unicron shut down his higher mental functions and drifted for the remainder of the journey to hide himself from detection by Primus. At this point, a mental command that Unicron had placed in some of Primus's creations was activated, resulting in the formation of a cult of Unicron-worshipers, who gathered to destroy the leader of the united Autobots and Decepticons. These [[Acolyte of Unicron|Unicron cultists]] were drawn out when [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] was named commander of Primus's army. The cultists tried to assassinate the [[Prime (rank)|Autobot leader]]; they failed, but distracted the Cybertronians long enough for Unicron to sneak up on the planet. {{storylink|The Void! (US)|The Void!}}

[[File:Edgeofextinction-someonefight.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|''He's got the whooooole world, in his feet...'']]
After Unicron dug his fist into the planet and ate the flesh of his mortal enemy, he noted that this was the finest meal he had ever tasted. However, he was somewhat disappointed to find that the gathered Transformers were simply so terrified of him that there was no resistance to his attack. As he devoured [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]] from the tip of his finger, he admitted that despite their lack of showmanship, they were at least delicious.

Unicron's unchecked rampage was soon ensnared by Primus himself, speaking through Emirate Xaaron's body. For a short moment, Unicron was restrained, but when he deduced that this ruse was a big show put on by an insignificant portion of Primus's power, he broke free and destroyed the avatar of Primus, killing both Xaaron and his creator.

Galvatron, who was worried his treachery was going to waste, attacked Unicron, hoping his bravery would stir the Transformers into action. Galvatron was smacked down, but his gambit paid off as the Transformers snapped out of their collective stupor and began a counter-attack against the Chaos-Bringer. Countless Transformers died in this assault, including the Decepticon leader [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]]. But Transformers weren't the only ones attacking him. Briefly fazed by the illusion-casting powers of the [[human]] [[Neo-Knights|Neo-Knight]] [[Rapture]], Unicron's systems were attacked by the electrical powers of [[Circuit Breaker (G1)|Circuit Breaker]].

[[File:OntheEdgeofExtinction-toomuch.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66|For soon you will have life. ''Sweet'' life.]]
After being clocked by the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]], Unicron received another surprise: the thought-lost Creation Matrix had returned, along with its vessel, [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]. Unicron was at first confused, as he'd sensed the Matrix's destruction, but quickly realized that the Matrix had not been destroyed, but had merely been masked by its seduction by evil. And in the realm of evil, Unicron had no equal! Thunderwing was destroyed, but the Matrix fell to the planet's surface.

Fighting the evil within the Matrix, Optimus Prime grabbed the artifact and launched into Unicron's maw, where the Creation Matrix was opened. While being pummeled by the flood of life unleashed by the Matrix, Unicron's body could not maintain structural integrity and exploded. {{storylink|On the Edge of Extinction!}} {{storylink|Still Life!}}

[[File:JudgmentDay-mist.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|So, seriously, what was up with this stuff?]]
In an alternate 2005, Unicron's consumption of the planet [[Lithone (planet)|Lithone]] was heralded first by strange pink mists<ref>The original script called this an "electronic mist". It sets you on fire and melts you.</ref> that leaked from his planet mode's maw. On route to Cybertron, he encountered an injured [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] and the bodies of his troops. He offered them new bodies in exchange for hunting down the Matrix. Though Megatron refused the offer at first, Unicron was able to persuade him by emitting more of his corrosive mist. Megatron was remade as Galvatron, and his troops were reborn as Cyclonus, Scourge, and the Sweeps. {{storylink|The Planet-Eater!}} As Galvatron was sent forward, Unicron devoured [[Moonbase One]] and [[Moonbase Two]]. [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Bumblebee]] detonated the latter satellite in an attempt to destroy Unicron, but the plan failed utterly, leaving Unicron completely unscathed. {{storylink|Judgment Day!}} Galvatron returned to Unicron with the Matrix, but he intended to use it to make Unicron his slave. In retaliation, Unicron attacked Cybertron in earnest, as the planet was helpless against his assault. Ultimately, during a battle that took place inside Unicron, Rodimus Prime claimed the Matrix of Leadership from Galvatron and the Planet-Eater was destroyed from within. Only his head survived, and it remained in orbit over Cybertron. {{storylink|The Final Battle!}} {{storylink|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (issue)|The Big Broadcast of 2006}}

{{note|In the UK version of the story, the events of "The Big Broadcast of 2006" were a fabrication invented by [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]]. Also, the UK printing of the animated film adaptation altered the date from 2005 to 2006 to match "[[Target: 2006]]".}}

====Rhythms of Darkness!====
[[File:GalvatronIIUnicron.jpg|thumb|left|330px]]
In another alternate 2005, a dying Megatron was found by Unicron. Unicron refashioned Galvatron into his herald, {{storylink|A Savage Circle}} and through their combined efforts, Unicron succeeded in devouring Cybertron. In the aftermath, he allowed Galvatron and his Decepticons to rule Earth. {{storylink|Rhythms of Darkness!}}

=====Ask Vector Prime=====
Later in [[Primax 490.0 Gamma]], Unicron stumbled upon the [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronian Empire]]'s [[Hub (G2)|Hub]] and savagely attacked. The Cybertronians fought back, rallying the remaining Autobots from Earth and Decepticons from [[Styx]]. Together, Autobot, Decepticon, and Cybertronian stood as one and destroyed Unicron's physical body. The Chaos-Bringer attempted to retreat to the psychic plane, but the [[Liege Maximo]], at the height of his power, confronted him and sacrificed his spark to permanently expel Unicron from their reality. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/06/24}}

====Earthforce====
{{earthforcefiction}}
After [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] accused Optimus Prime of being too focused on Unicron's imminent arrival, to the detriment of [[Earth]]'s troubles, the Dinobot Commander was allowed to create an [[Earthforce]].'' {{storylink|Break-Away!}}

''However, Prime had his work cut out for him. With an attempted Decepticon alliance ruined beyond all recovery and the Matrix still lost, Optimus had to turn to the original site of the [[Underbase]]—as the Underbase was linked to the centre of Cybertron, the Autobots could tap into that centre (and thus Primus himself) as a substitute Matrix.'' {{storylink|The Magnificent Six!}}

====Marvel UK future timelines====
[[File:FallenAngel-Unicron.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb|And then Rodimus drove up through his entire body to escape through Unicron's other eye.]]
In a parallel timeline, Unicron did not arrive at Cybertron until the year [[2006]], consuming the small planet [[Lithone (planet)|Lithone]] on his way. As he drew closer to Cybertron, Unicron came upon the damaged bodies of Decepticon leader [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity#Marvel UK future timelines|Megatron]] and several of his Decepticon followers, who had been jettisoned into space following a major battle at [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] on Earth. Unicron extended Megatron a bargain, offering to rebuild him and his troops into new beings to serve him, and tortured the recalcitrant Decepticon leader into accepting. {{storylink|The Planet-Eater!}} {{storylink|Altered Image!}} Now reborn as [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], Megatron immediately began scheming to destroy his "master", using a [[time-jump mechanism]] to travel back in time to [[1986]], where he constructed a solar cannon that was powerful enough to destroy Unicron's physical form. Fully aware of his pawn's actions, Unicron took control of the minds of [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Hot Rod]], [[Kup (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Kup]], and [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] and had them follow Galvatron back in time to foil his plan. {{storylink|Target: 2006}}

After Galvatron returned to 2006, Unicron devoured Cybertron's moons, much to his servant's dismay. {{storylink|Judgment Day!}} Unicron then attacked Cybertron while Galvatron fought Rodimus Prime within his master's body. Galvatron was defeated and thrown out into space. {{storylink|The Final Battle!}} He still had the remote to the [[time-jump mechanism]] and used it to travel back to 1986 again, where he planned to take over the Decepticons so he'd be ready for Unicron when he arrived 20 years later. {{storylink|Fallen Angel}} {{storylink|Wanted: Galvatron — Dead or Alive!}} {{storylink|Hunters}} Unicron himself was destroyed by Rodimus Prime and the Matrix of Leadership in a vast explosion, leaving only his head intact... and, unknown to anyone, that was all he needed to stay alive! {{storylink|The Final Battle!}}

[[File:LegacyofUnicron-Unicron.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Silly Junkions, you can buy loose Unicrons on eBay for just $20!]]
His head floated off through space to eventually crash-land on the planet [[Junkion (planet)|Junkion]]. There, the still-conscious Unicron used mind control to force the native [[Junkion (species)|Junkions]] to build him a new body out of the planet. At the beginning of [[2008]], he pulled [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]], [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] and [[Death's Head (G1)|Death's Head]] into his thrall and used them to re-ignite the stalemated Cybertronian war in order to keep the Autobots distracted from his activities. Amused by Death's Head's repeated attempts at defiance, he told him about his origin, only to find himself now under attack by Rodimus Prime and an Autobot strike-team.

This ''almost'' went wrong, as Rodimus (at Death's Head's suggestion) tried to use the power of the Matrix on the astral plane. Here, however, the Matrix ''strengthened'' Unicron and the monster intended to merge with it for greater power. Ultimately, however, he was defeated by [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]], who had planted explosives under the head's building site while the Chaos-Bringer was distracted. His head was destroyed, and his mind was sealed within the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]]. {{storylink|The Legacy of Unicron!}} {{storylink|Space Pirates!}}

[[File:WhiteFire-mine.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Rodimus rejects Unicron's endorsement of the coal industry.]]
On New Year's Day [[2009]], Unicron attempted to turn the Matrix towards evil and merge with it again, the only way he could bear being trapped within it. {{storylink|White Fire}} He reached out from within it and took control of Rodimus Prime's body, using him to sabotage an Autobot shuttle as it was headed for Earth. Kup caught on that Rodimus wasn't being himself quickly however, and forced Unicron to reveal himself earlier than the dark god had planned. Nonetheless, Unicron managed to force the ship into a crash-landing on Earth. As the dust settled following the impact, Unicron advanced on the Autobots, vowing to tear them limb from limb for their interference. {{storylink|Edge of Impact}} Regalling in the destruction, Unicron boasted that it was only fitting that the Autobots' end came at the hands of their leader. He further taunted them when he realized the Autobots had their blasters set to "stun," mockingly declaring that Rodimus was lost to them forever. {{storylink|Shadow of Evil}} Unicron's rampage was stopped when Kup ripped the Matrix out of Prime's chest. Unfortunately, this meant the Autobots lost their chance to purify the Matrix and that Unicron would be ready for them next time. {{storylink|White Fire}} In 2010, he repeated the trick and transformed Rodimus's body into a copy of his own before being forced back. In the far future of [[2356]], Unicron's essence still resided within the Matrix, steadily withering the struggling body of Rodimus. After a [[Trachis|young student]] was influenced into seeking out Unicron, Rodimus realised Unicron was taking control again, and Unicron's voice chuckled "Soon"...{{storylink|Aspects of Evil!}}

===''Transformers Comic-Magazin''===
[[File:Tf commag 18.JPG|thumb|upright=1.0|"Urg! Brush your teeth for once, Unicron!"|left]]
In [[Primax 489.0 Zeta|this reality]], the Decepticons had always followed the commandments of Unicron. Luckily, [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Goldbug]] was able to defeat him on Junkion and the Decepticons suffered a great mental defeat. Unsure if Unicron was dead or not, the Decepticons decided to carry on as if he wasn't. {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 18|The Curse of the Pyramids}}

===Marvel ''Generation 2'' comic===
Optimus remembered Unicron as one of the many threats the Autobots had overcome upon being met by [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] and his [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronian Empire]]. {{storylink|War Without End!}}

===''Classics''===
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Upon meeting the mysterious Decepticon [[Landquake (Timelines)|Landquake]], who claimed to be from [[Aurex 405.0 Epsilon|another dimension]], Megatron's Decepticons were skeptical of his claim, and Megatron ordered Soundwave and Scrapper to scrutinize Landquake. Their research backed up Landquake's story, with Scrapper citing the fact that the presence of Unicron, who Landquake claimed to have [[Revelations Part 6|been battling]], was known to cause spacetime anomalies. {{storylink|Crossing Over, Part 2}}

[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]] recalled how the Matrix of Leadership was lost in the destruction of Unicron. {{storylink|Shattered Paths}}

===''Regeneration One''===
{{NoteRG1}}
Optimus Prime did not easily recover from his death inside Unicron, and even years later suffered visions of the Chaos-Bringer returning to kill him again. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 1}}

Galvatron II, too, recalled Unicron, and [[Primax 490.0 Gamma|his own future timeline]] when Unicron consumed Cybertron against his wishes, leaving him with only Earth to rule. {{storylink|Destiny, Part One}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
The [[Planet X (Cybertron)|Planet X]] that would come to threaten [[Aurex 105.08 Alpha]] was originally the body of Unicron from [[Primax 886.0 Gamma]]. After being blasted out of that reality by [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] and the [[Matrix of Leadership]], Unicron ended up as the undetected Tenth Planet of Earth's solar system in [[Tyran 609.08 Kappa]], a universe previously devoid of any singularity phenomenon. The universe's binary end-state nature interfered with the comatose Unicron's attempt to recover, and his systems ended up resurrecting many of the Transformers he had consumed. Dubbing their world Planet X, they traveled to [[Primax 290.0 Zeta]] and began a campaign of conquest, only to be thwarted by the Autobots of that universe. The local Autobots used [[Zodiac]] energy to expel Unicron's essence, splitting Planet X in two. Half remained in that universe as a paradise planet while the other half ended up in Aurex 105.08 Alpha, where it finally met its end in war with [[Gigantion|Gigalonia]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/06/08}}

==''Beast Wars'' cartoon continuity==
===''Beast Wars'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Blu Mankuma]] (English), [[Hidetoshi Nakamura]] (Japanese)}}

[[File:Possession-Unicron.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|This model must have taken them, what, three minutes?]]
When [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] appeared on prehistoric [[Earth]] and was questioned by the stranded [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] about how he came to be this way, Starscream "explained" that his body was destroyed by Unicron while serving his master, [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]. This was, of course, a misrepresentation, and it was revealed later that it was actually Galvatron himself who killed Starscream as punishment for his betrayal. {{storylink|Possession}}

When the [[Vok]] spoke with [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]] in Earth's pre-history, they took the form of Unicron's head, claiming that they scanned his mind and chose Unicron as an "authority figure". {{storylink|Other Voices, Part 1}}

[[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]] would later invoke the name of Unicron by referring to [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] as "Unicron's spawn" in a derogatory manner. {{storylink|Nemesis Part 1}}

===''Beast Machines'' cartoon===
During Megatron's rule of Cybertron, [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] once compared the Predacon's [[Grand Mal|big floating head]] as a "sparkless, floating tribute to Unicron", implying that the Chaos Bringer's head orbited Cybertron after his defeat. By the time of Megatron's rule, however, it had apparently left the planet's orbit, as it was never seen. {{storylink|Prometheus Unbound}}

===3H comics===
After Unicron's entrapment in a lifeless, metal asteroid the dawn of time, {{storylink|Covenant (story)|Covenant}} the dark god recruited the [[Quintesson]]s to seek out the location of his nemesis, [[Primus]]. But when the Quintessons discovered Primus, now having taken the form of the planet [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], they decided to delay reporting their findings so they could first exploit Primus to their own ends. After finding the "[[Vector Sigma|singular threat]]" to Unicron and discovering how to subvert it, they used it to create a [[Transformer|race of robotic beings]] which they could sell to other worlds for a price. {{storylink|Disclosure}}

[[File:Unicrons dark essence.jpg|thumb|Even Unicron's crap is evil.]]
After his destruction in 2005, while his head was left in orbit around Cybertron, {{storylink|Betrayal}} Unicron's essence was sent spiraling through time and space, to crash on prehistoric Earth, prior to the conflict known as the [[Beast Wars (event)|Beast Wars]] which would occur on the planet. It is unclear if this was a deliberate attempt by Unicron to preserve his power or not, but this "[[Dark Essence]]" seemed to lack any real sentience, suggesting that it was merely Unicron's "power", while his spark remained in his intact head in the future. {{storylink|Paradox}}

[[File:Terminus-Unicron.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|Unicron makes his own light saber noises.]]
The Dark Essence was discovered by a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] known as the Hunter, who recognized the dark god's power, and fashioned from the Essence the [[Matrix of Conquest]], a twisted version of the Autobot Matrix of Leadership which he used to conquer and rule over an apocalyptic 32nd Century future, under the name "[[Shokaract]]". Resistance against Shokaract resulted in an attempt by his opponents to travel back in time and destroy the Dark Essence on prehistoric Earth, thereby erasing Shokaract from history, but the villain travelled back in time to stop this effort. [[Point Omega|A massive battle]] between him and Transformers from throughout the multiverse ensued, but eventually, thanks to the efforts of the [[Covenant (group)|Covenant]], history was altered so that Unicron's essence never arrived on prehistoric Earth, erasing this timeline—and Shokaract—from existence. {{storylink|Terminus (issue)|Terminus}}

[[File:PrimevalDawn2-Unicron.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Predicting that Unicron will eventually show up is a pretty safe bet, really.]]
Just after the [[Beast Wars (event)|Beast Wars]] ended on prehistoric Earth, the [[Vok]] assembled a team from the remains of that war to counter [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]], Unicron's spawn. [[Primal Prime]], the leader of the Vok's team, had visions of a future apocalypse, involving Unicron, that encompassed every timeline in the [[multiverse]]. {{storylink|Primeval Dawn Part 2}} After Tarantulas ripped the [[Matrix of Leadership]] from Primal Prime's torso, he oversaw the construction of a [[unspace|transwarp]] portal that would allow him to bring his prize as an offering to Unicron. {{storylink|Primeval Dawn Part 3}}

{{note|Though [[3H Productions|3H]] folded before this story could be completed, Tarantulas would of course not be successful, and the Matrix would be returned to its rightful place. (Because, you know, the [[Transformers: Universe (comic)|''Universe'' stories]] took place chronologically after it.)}}

One week after the [[Great Transformation]], the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] gangster [[Cryotek (Universe)|Cryotek]] succeeded in acquiring the [[Divine Light]], one of the Quintessons' discarded attempts to subvert the will of Primus. As Cryotek used it steal Primus's power for himself, [[Sentinel Maximus]] warned him that flaunting Primus's power would catch the attention of Unicron and doom them all. Cryotek laughed at this, since Unicron had been dead since three centuries earlier, and the idea of his resurrection was a fairytale believed only by the naive. {{storylink|Wreckers: Finale Part II}}

[[File:UnicronDeathstarII.jpg|thumb|left|Guys. GUYS. Get that ring in the right place, or he'll never be able to eat.]]
Cryotek was defeated, but one year later Unicron struck once more. His body ruined and trapped between universes, he sought to revitalize himself by abducting Transformers from across the multiverse and pitting them against each other within the [[Cauldron]], a dark dimension contained within his own body, absorbing their [[energon radiation]] and eventually consuming their sparks. He chose to kidnap several Autobots and Maximals from [[Primax 797.18 Epsilon|one universe]]'s technorganic Cybertron, but that was also the staging ground from which Primus chose to launch a counterattack. Primus gathered an army from many different universes and put the resurrected [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]] at its head. {{storylink|Abduction}} Optimus Primal conducted his opening salvo by infiltrating the Cauldron and engineering a mass jailbreak. {{storylink|OTFCC Live-Action Drama}} {{storylink|Escape (Universe)|Escape}}

[[File:Optimusprimaluniverseend.jpg|thumb|That time Unicron was permanently destroyed across all universes forever, except the ones where he wasn't.]]
These "[[Child of Primus|Children of Primus]]" raided Unicron to free his captives from their prison cities, battling Unicron's own legion of "[[Minion of Unicron (Universe)|Minions]]" all the while. [[Universe War|These conflicts]] escalated for months or perhaps longer, their intensity rivaling the [[Cybertronian Civil Wars|Great Wars]].<ref>Optimus Primal's bio in the [[Revelations Part 3|Transformers Collectors' Club comic #9]]</ref> This all came to an abrupt end during the final battle, when Unicron simply vanished due somehow to the [[Unicron Singularity]]. {{storylink|Revelations Part 2}}
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===2006 IDW ''Beast Wars'' continuity===
Before the end of the Great War, the Tripredacus Council had set up a secret base of operations within Unicron's head. Though some of their members worried that they might awaken their "host" with their activities, the amount of Angolmois that had already been siphoned out of the satellite meant this was unlikely to ever happen. Unicron's head was later destroyed when the Tripredacus Council detonated their [[transmatter bomb]]. {{storylink|Dawn of the Predacus}}

[[File:Ascending4-Shokaractsfuture.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|FOOLISH, DOOMED CREATURE.]]
Sometime after a series of events similar to those of [[Lio Convoy]] and [[Big Convoy]]'s [[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (franchise)|experiences]] [[Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Neo (franchise)|on]] [[Gaia]] in [[Primax 498.1 Alpha|another universe]], Unicron's heralds, the [[Blentron]]s, were instructed by the Chaos Bringer's essence to gather the Angolmois Capsules scattered across the galaxy, which contained Unicron's energy. The taint of Angolmois would cause unrest and violence across Cybertron as the planet tore itself apart in renewed savage mindless conflict. At the same time, Unicron's chosen yet unwitting vessel, Shokaract, was fed Angolmois by the Blendtrons, having been convinced that it would grant him the power to be reborn as a god. In one potential timeline, this did indeed happen as Unicron was reborn from Shokaract's corrupted form, and the Chaos Bringer proceeded to consume Cybertron itself. {{storylink|The Ascending issue 1|The Ascending #1}}

However, this was averted before it came to pass—thanks to the actions of the in-temporal-limbo [[Magmatron]], who alerted [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] and by extension Lio Convoy to Unicron's plan and enlightened Shokaract when the tyrant was temporarily shunted into Magmatron's personal purgatory. Realizing what his ascension actually entailed, Shokaract tore the [[Matrix of Conquest|Anti-Matrix]] from his chest, sacrificing himself and ending Unicron's plan at re-ascension. {{storylink|The Ascending issue 4|The Ascending #4}}
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==''Bom Bom'' manga continuity==
===''Beast Wars II'' manga===
After his destruction in 2005, Unicron's displaced lifeforce became trapped within the planet Earth, where it was eventually discovered and manipulated by humankind (who were unaware of its origins). This resulted in the devastation of the planet, but the fame of this "mysterious energy" that had been called "[[Angolmois Energy]]" was far-reaching, and eventually, twenty million years after Unicron's destruction, {{storylink|Double Cross}} the Predacon leader [[Galvatron (BWII)|Galvatron]] travelled to the deserted Earth (now known as [[Gaia]]) and attempted to harvest it for himself.

A Maximal energon survey team was sent to the planet Unicron, but it lost contact with [[Maximal Army Central Headquarters]]. {{storylink|Demolish the Superdreadnought Tank!}}

Galvatron eventually succeeded in sucking-up all the Angolomois energy on Gaia into his artificial planet [[Nemesis (BWII)|Nemesis]]. {{storylink|All Hands, Make a Special Attack on the Evil Planet!}} The Maximals journeyed to Nemesis to stop him, only for Lio Convoy to become corrupted by the Angolmois Energy, turning a Predacon. Lio Convoy was able to channel the true spiritual energy of Gaia through his [[Energon Matrix]] and dispel the taint, restoring himself. He then used that same power to destroy Nemesis, the Angolmois Energy, Galvatron and the Predacons. {{storylink|Win the Battle of Light and Darkness!}}

The explosion of Angolmois Energy wound up creating new problems, transforming a small group of dinosaurs into the Predacons led by [[Magmatron]]. As they left their homeworld in search of the lost Angolmois Energy, a mysterious, supernatural figure (Unicron) looked on in interest. {{storylink|The Beast Wars "Neo" Begin!!!}}

===''Beast Wars Neo'' manga===
[[File:bwn-blackball-manga-01-bigconvoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|"Reply hazy, try again"]]
On the planet Gaia, a group of Predacons somehow came into possession of a mysterious spheroid object known as the '''Black Ball'''. The strange artifact was of some importance to the Predacons; it may in fact have told Magmatron that he could rule the galaxy once he had the seven [[Angolmois Energy|Angolmois]] Capsules.

[[File:bwn-unicron-manga-07-unionfleet.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|*Head not to scale]]
When Big Convoy came to rescue five Maximal rookies who were trapped in the ''[[Galvaburg II]]'' on Gaia, the Maximals found the Black Ball and retrieved it.

After the Maximal returned to the ''[[Gung Ho]]'', they attempted to analyze the Black Ball. However, the Black Ball activated the ship's warp engine. {{storylink|The 5 Rookies}} During the warp, the Black Ball began to speak, telling the Maximals about the Angolmois Capsules, which originated from the final conflict between [[Lio Convoy]] and [[Galvatron (BWII)|Galvatron]] on [[Nemesis (BWII)|Nemesis]]. It also told them that there were seven Angolmois Capsules scattered across the galaxy in total. The Maximals were warned that they must retrieve all the capsules to prevent them from falling into the wrong hands, or the galaxy would be in extreme danger. The ''Gung Ho'' subsequently arrived at the planet [[Luxor]], where one of the capsules was located. {{storylink|There Are 7 Capsules}}

The Black Ball guided Big Convoy's team to various other places where capsules were located.

When Magmatron, who was in a healing chamber in the ''[[Dinosaur (ship)|Dinosaur]]'' due to wounds caused by Big Convoy, learned that he lost his troops in the battle on [[Jörmungandr]], the Black Ball suddenly appeared. The Black Ball told Magmatron that it could see he was short-handed and offered Magmatron some "helpers"—the [[Blentron]]s, who emerged from within the Black Ball. {{storylink|A Battle Fought Alone}}

The Black Ball told both Big Convoy and Magmatron of the planet where the last capsule was located. Magmatron faced off with Big Convoy there, and ordered the Blentrons to attack the Maximals. One of the Blentrons, however, chose to attack Magmatron instead. The action of the Blentrons baffled both Big Convoy and Magmatron alike. The Black Ball then arrived on the planet's surface.

It was revealed that the Black Ball was actually Unicron himself, or more specifically, his essence, while the Angolmois Energy was his life force. Unicron absorbed the six capsules and reformed his head out of the Black Ball. He then revealed that the last capsule was actually both Big Convoy and Magmatron, who were evolved by the power of the Angolmois Capsule on their home planet in the [[7th Cosmos]].

[[File:bwn-bigconvoy&unicron-manga-07-1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|"Hey kid, wanna buy some wow?"]]
Big Convoy teamed up with Magmatron to fight against Unicron, but both failed. Big Convoy was saved by [[Heinrad (BWN)|Heinrad]], who told him about Unicron's existence and the plan of the [[Chronarchitect|Ruler of Time and Space]]—to erase the universe and create a new universe without Unicron, the "cancer". After Heinrad was forced to leave due to his interference, Magmatron was chewed up and spat out by Unicron.{{storylink|Double Cross}} Unicron then headed to the planet Cybertron. He latched onto the planet like a parasite and turned it into his new body.

Unicron desired to consume Big Convoy, the last half of the capsule, in order to make his right eye fully functional once more. His physical body was destroyed by Big Convoy after a harsh battle with Big Convoy's crew. However, Unicron's essence emerged from his physical remains and plastered itself onto Big Convoy's body, trying to possess him. Big Convoy removed the [[Energon Matrix|Matrix]] from his chest and unleashed its power, sacrificing himself and successfully destroying Unicron once and for all. {{storylink|Return to Zero}}
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==Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity==
[[File:GenerationOne0-Unicron.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|"Say, do you remember that time Leonardo Leonardo tried to open that convenience store across the street?"]]
Unicron's servant, [[The Fallen]], tried to bring about his second coming by breaking the [[Seal of Primus]], but failed. {{storylink|Conflagration}} Unicron sent a wave of drones and heralds into the universe, with the Alpha Drone, [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]], arriving on Cybertron 3000 years ago, amidst the [[Great Shutdown]], which he ended when he reactivated Shockwave for research purposes. {{storylink|Generation 1 issue 0|Generation 1 #0}} Shockwave happily shot him and experimented on him, and through these experiments became interesting in uncovering the secrets to Cybertron's history. This curiosity led him to steal the [[Matrix of Leadership]] and activate [[Vector Sigma]], which sent a beam across space that roused Unicron from his slumber. {{storylink|Countdown to Extinction (issue)|Countdown to Extinction}} {{storylink|Revelation (War and Peace)|Revelation}}

Now awake, but not at full power or consciousness, Unicron set out on a course towards [[Earth]]. The planets he consumed along his way, including the planet [[Lithone (planet)|Lithone]], accelerated his rejuvenation quicker than [[Quintesson]] spectators had calculated. Using the raw materials Unicron harvested from Lithone, he created a new batch of drones based on a second body template. Subsequently, [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] burst free from his birthing pod. {{storylink|Generation 1 issue 0|Generation 1 #0}}
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==''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''==
[[File:BlackHorizon2-Unicron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Unicron, [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]], what's the diff?]]
Unicron enslaved the population of the worlds he ate to maintain his inner works; one race included the [[Beastformer]]s. He was known about in Transformer legend, and was said to have been banished from his homeworld.

[[File:Unicron's DDP Brain.jpg|left|upright=1|thumb|Who needs all those TV monitors, anyway?]]
Thousands of years ago, when humanity was at a primitive stage, Unicron turned up to devour the Earth. The ancestors of [[Cobra-La]], however, had developed a [[metal-eating spore]] that could potentially kill Unicron. They came to an agreement—they would go into exile, while Unicron would merely eat human civilisation once it had developed to a useful point. Eventually they did, and Unicron began broadcasting announcements of "I Return" as he headed towards Earth. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 5|The Art of War #5}} {{storylink|Black Horizon, Part 1 of 2}}

Unicron reached Earth and transformed so as to consume civilization in robot form. [[Japan]] was devastated and humanity collectively wet itself. But the world was saved by [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]] and [[Flint (G.I. Joe)|Flint]], who flew into the Chaos-Bringer and doused his organic looking brain with Cobra-La's metal-eating spores. Unicron was killed, the world was saved, and [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] went on to explore the dead monster's innards. {{storylink|Black Horizon, Part 2 of 2}}

===''The AllSpark Almanac II''===
This particular Unicron came from [[Gargent 984.08 Alpha|a universe]] populated by [[GoBot]]s. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The Allspark Almanac II}}
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==''Universe'' CD-ROM==
[[File:Unicron tfu cdrom.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.1|I'm gonna steal every single Decepticon every single year. Nobody investigate, mmmkay?]]
In a universe where [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]] led the [[Autobot]]s and [[Reptilion]] led the [[Decepticon]]s, a ship arrived once a year when the Transformers' civil war reached a fever pitch. The ship abducted every Decepticon it could find and promptly left.

These Decepticons were brought to Unicron, who was preparing them for an eventual, ultimate battle for the universe. But unknown to even Unicron, Primus, the sentient core of Cybertron, was amassing an army of Autobots that rivalled Unicron's army of Decepticons. Could Primus meet Unicron's challenge, or was the universe doomed? {{Storylink|Universe CD-ROM}}
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==''United''==
During the United battle, the Decepticons revived Unicron from the astral plane. Unicron took an Autobot spaceship as his new body, which he altered into a tank. {{storylink|Unicron/toys#United|Ark Unicron bio}} [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] entered into battle against this new threat. During the fight, Primal's ship, the ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]'', mysteriously gained a [[spark]] and became a Transformer. The ''Axalon'' was then the Autobots' greatest hope of defeating "Ark Unicron". {{storylink|Axalon (BW)#United 2|Axalon bio}}

==''Transformers GT: Mission GT-R'' story pages==
[[File:Unicron GTstorypage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|right]]
Reborn after a previous defeat, Unicron attacked the [[Transformers GT]] finals and absorbed the Goal Energon, a vast store of energon intended to be awarded to the winner of the race. He then turned his attention toward the [[GT Transformer]]s, intending to devour their energy as well, but was met with resistance from [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|GT-R Maximus]] and his [[Master Jack Sword]]. {{storylink|Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (story page)|Bringing Down the Sword}} The assembled GT Transformers used their "Matrix In" ability to combine with their [[GT Sister]]s and regain their true strength, allowing them to defeat Unicron. {{storylink|Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (story page)|The True TFGT}}
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==''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''==
Unicron, Primus, and other worlds were spawned from the first living planet, [[Daiakuron]]. A statue depicting their creation was located in the depths of Cybertron, where a group of Autobots and [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joes]] found it while learning of the planet's history. {{storylink|Earth: R.I.P.}}

==''Beast Wars: Uprising''==
At some point in the 21st century, Unicron remade Megatron into Galvatron. {{storylink|Micro-Aggressions}} As in most other realities, he attacked Cybertron during the height of the war, prompting the Autobots and Decepticons to team up and try to destroy him. Thousands upon thousands of Cybertronians died, until a select few with [[Point One Percenter|strange sparks]] managed to do him in. {{storylink|The Inexorable March}}

By the 24th century, traces of his essence remained in the form of [[Break]]'s [[Angolmois Blaster]] {{storylink|Broken Windshields}} and the [[Dark Energon]]-based [[G-Virus]]. {{storylink|Micro-Aggressions}} Despite such evidence to the contrary, [[information creep]] caused some Cybertronians to doubt that Unicron had been real. {{storylink|The Inexorable March}} Some maintained he was a conspiracy theory, made up to accomplish... something, or just outright denied his existence at all. These individuals were dubbed "Unicron Truthers". {{storylink|Derailment}}

==''Of Masters and Mayhem''==
After [[Ramjet (Universe)|Ramjet]] had been tossed into the nothingness between universes, {{storylink|Revelations Part 1}} he found himself in another universe, one where he sensed that Unicron had never existed nor would he ever exist. Unable to leave this reality without a link to Unicron's power, Ramjet made plans to destroy it as a means of reuniting with his master. {{storylink|Assembly (OMAM)|Assembly}}

Detecting the presence of a great evil, Ramjet contacted it via a Decepticon frequency. When the [[Mayhem Attack Squad]] answered his call, Ramjet disappointedly noted that the [[Matrix of Malice]] they carried was not connected to Unicron. {{storylink|History}} When [[Thunder Mayhem]] was later destroyed, a panicked Ramjet flew off into the universe, searching for other means to exit this reality and return to Unicron. {{storylink|Finale (OMAM)|Finale}}

==''Titans Return'' marketing material==
Unicron's planet mode was the possible location of one of thirteen [[Titan (group)|Titans]], alongside [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], [[Master (planet)|Dominius]], [[Nebulos]], [[Junkion (planet)|Junkion]], [[Antilla]], [[Paradron]], [[Caminus (planet)|Caminus]], [[Earth]], [[Velocitron]], [[Jungle Planet (colony)|Biosfera]], [[Aquatron]], [[Botropolis]], [[Micro]]n, and [[Gigantion]].<ref>[[:File:TR_Titan_Force_map.jpg|''Titans Return'' Titan Force 3-pack map]]</ref>

==2005 IDW continuity==
{{first|[[Pax Cybertronia (issue)|''The Transformers'' #31]] (mentioned); [[First Strike issue 6|''First Strike'' #6]] (depicted)}}

[[File:Unicron-1-PrimusUnicronLegend.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"As you can see, our artist's rendition matches the suspect right down to the, uh, number of limbs."]]

From the earliest days of the species, Cybertronian legend spoke of Unicron—a name that translated to "uncreator"—{{storylink|Unstopped and Unstoppable}} and, according to myth, the diametric opposite of the mythological [[Primus]]. {{storylink|Primus: All Good Things|All Good Things}} Some religious circles considered the two beings as natural balances to one another; the [[Clavis Aurea]] sect believed that Primus had formed as a "counterbalance" to the uncreator. {{storylink|Primus: You, Me, and Other Revelations|You, Me, and Other Revelations}} {{storylink|The Everlasting Voices (1): Metastasis|Metastasis}} According to these myths and legends, Primus battled against this villainous being for eons in a war that predated the universe before eventually triumphing over his foe and casting him out. {{storylink|Last Stand (Unicron)|Last Stand}} Another account claimed that the original three Titans—[[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]], [[Metrotitan (Zone)|Metrotitan]], and [[Chela]]—had taken part in the battle. {{storylink|Origin Myths}}

Despite this, the myths held that the uncreator would one day return, and only the hero known as [[the Arisen]] could slay the devil once and for all and bring peace to the universe. {{storylink|Last Stand (Unicron)|Last Stand}} In Cybertronian society, the uncreator was generally referred to only as "Primus's opposite". {{storylink|Primus: All Good Things|All Good Things}} {{storylink|Primus: You, Me, and Other Revelations|You, Me, and Other Revelations}}

[[File:GhostStories-antilla.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|You can ''juuust'' spot the Collector base on the edge.]]

Unbeknownst to the majority of the Cybertronian species, this dreaded being would soon become more than a mere myth thanks to the machinations of a time-travelling [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]] in his quest to ensure the perpetual dominance of the Cybertronian species. Disguised as "[[Onyx Prime]]", Shockwave had encouraged his fellow members of the [[Thirteen]] to begin an age of interstellar expansion and spread the [[Pax Cybertronia]] across the galaxy, and the first planet to be targeted for colonization by Cybertronian forces was a planet that lay close to the galactic core: the organic world of [[Antilla]]. Though the [[Antillan]]s fought back, they were unable to match the power of [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] and his [[Guardian robot|Omega Sentinels]], driving them to the brink of extinction. {{storylink|Stranger Eons}}

As the war tipped in favor of the Cybertronians, a [[Unicron's creator|desperate Antillan]], bereaved by the loss of his family, constructed [[Talisman (G1)|a doomsday weapon]] that would end ''all'' life on the planet, organic and mechanical alike. {{storylink|Ceremony}} When activated, the device's energies did just that and more, collapsing Antilla's sun into a [[black hole]], cascading across space and time to wreak havoc on far-flung worlds—and remaking Antilla itself into the ultimate weapon of retribution against the sins of the Cybertronian race. {{storylink|Stranger Eons}} Shockwave had foreseen this result; by one day unleashing "Unicron", Shockwave reasoned that he could use the monster planet to wipe the slate clean; by destroying Cybertron itself, he could free his species from the religious wars and factional violence that plagued his homeworld, and begin the construction of a ''new'' Cybertronian empire by conquering another world elsewhere in the galaxy. As the Talisman's [[magic]]al energies were anathema to mechanical life, Shockwave reasoned that he could simply do away with his monster the moment it no longer served his needs by tricking it into swallowing the Talisman, which would kill him from the inside out. {{storylink|Road's End}}

His mind still tied to the "Talisman" that had birthed him, Unicron remained dormant for millennia; Onyx Prime would return to the wastes of Antilla shortly after the [[First Cybertronian Civil War]] and excavate the Talisman, {{storylink|Our Finest}} sending it to [[Earth]] aboard the starship ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]'' for safekeeping until the day it would be needed. {{storylink|Strange Visitors}}

At some point in the past, the [[Mistress of Flame|Matriarch of Incendium]] and her [[Caminus (planet)|Camien]] retinue briefly visited Antilla, and an inexplicable and violent confrontation with "Onyx Prime" and his [[Maximal]]s led her to fear that the dead world had been the domain of Primus's opposite... a statement closer to the truth than she realized. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 1: Surfeit of Primes|Surfeit of Primes}}

Following the end of the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] wondered if Cybertron's primordial landscape was a creation of Primus or his opposite. {{storylink|Transformers: The Death of Optimus Prime|The Death of Optimus Prime}}

[[File:FirstStrike6 Welcome Death.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Spoiler alert: [[Matt Trakker]] is gonna be the one that kills him.]]

After twelve million years of dormancy, Unicron was unexpectedly activated, not by Shockwave, but by the [[Prysmosian]] wizard [[Merklynn]], who believed that the Talisman could recreate his [[Prysmos|lost homeworld]]. When he unleashed its energies deep beneath Cybertron during his creation of [[New Prysmos]], his magic somehow prompted Cybertron itself to burn through half of its remaining [[energon]] reserves and beam a simple message into the depths of space: a communication signal that translated to "Welcome. Death." The message reached its intended target, and Unicron awoke to carry out his ancient mission, his metallic form bursting free from Antilla's rocky exterior. {{storylink|First Strike issue 6|First Strike #6}} The Talisman sent a second message to Unicron during the brief conflict between the Cybertronians and Prysmosians; when [[Galadria]]'s healing spell interacted with [[Wheeljack (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Wheeljack]]'s anti-Talisman bomb and the Talisman itself, the artifact beamed another message into deep space, this one simply reading "Unicron", bestowing the legendary name onto the monster planet. A week later, Merklynn used his magic to foresee Unicron's imminent arrival. {{storylink|The Curtain}} {{storylink|Our Darkest}} {{storylink|Unstopped and Unstoppable}} {{storylink|Transformers: Historia|Historia}}

Unicron's first act upon awakening was to devour the massive black hole that his planetary form had once orbited; by absorbing and harnessing the quantum-tunneling properties of the black hole, Unicron was able to draw energy from nearby stars to fuel his apocalyptic assaults and effectively snuff them out with each world he devoured. {{storylink|Assembly (Unicron)|Assembly}} Survivors of Unicron's later attacks would record this phenomenon as "the stars going out" each time Unicron successfully consumed a planet, unaware of the existential threat this posed to the stability of the galaxy. {{storylink|Our Darkest}}

[[File:Unicron1-unicronkillseverybody.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|He's eating them. And then he's going to eat me. Oh my goooooooooooooooooood.]]

Seemingly driven by the ancient desire to destroy every world affiliated with the Cybertronian species—the [[Cybertronian colonies|thirteen colony worlds]], each seeded with one of Shockwave's [[Regenesis]] ores—Unicron's second target was the time-tossed world of [[LV-117]], consuming it to feed on the [[Ore-1]] responsible for its unusual temporal properties. As a result of these temporal distortions, history would record the planet as having been destroyed sometime in or around the year [[2012]]. {{storylink|Syndromica (2)}} {{storylink|Our Darkest}} Unicron then began his assault on the galaxy in earnest, moving onto other ore-seeded colony worlds—[[Prion (planet)|Prion]], then [[Gorlam Prime]], then [[Velocitron]], absorbing their mass into his, each extinction increasing his size and power and accelerating the pace of his attacks. {{storylink|Our Darkest}} {{storylink|Unstopped and Unstoppable}} His insides assimilated and recombined every planet he consumed into a single surreal landscape, all still "alive" in some form. Their inhabitants, similarly assimilated and fused together, became an "[[Unicron's antibodies|immune system]]" to fight off invaders. {{storylink|Last Stand (Unicron)|Last Stand}}

A week after consuming LV-117, the presence of [[Ore-12]] drew Unicron to [[Elonia]]. He swiftly devoured the planet, annihilating the contingent of [[Space Knight]]s that flew out to confront him with a single blast from his maw, though [[Transformer]] intervention saved two-thirds of its fauna and population. Elonia was swiftly devoured, and as the stars faded Unicron teleported himself over [[Jungle Planet (colony)|Eukaris]] to begin his next attack, reducing the planet to rubble, {{storylink|Our Darkest}} and absorbing its supplies of mutagenic [[Ore-11]]. {{storylink|Ceremony}} After consuming Eukaris, Unicron devoured [[Arduria]], [[Tsiehshi]], and [[Devisiun (planet)|Devisiun]], Shockwave's army of Maximals joining him at the last one to chase away the ''[[Peaceful Revolution]]''. [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]] was able to use the movement of Maximals across the galaxy to predict where Unicron would strike next, however, and determined that his next target would be [[Caminus (planet)|Caminus]]. {{storylink|Unstopped and Unstoppable}}

[[File:Unicron1-Unicronsinsides.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Over there you'll find Gepetto's ship, over there you'll find Jonah, and over ''there'' you'll see Marlin and Dory...]]

Unicron arrived over Caminus shortly thereafter, with the Maximals swarming over Optimus Prime's hastily assembled armada while Unicron himself began consuming the planet. As the [[Titan (group)|Titan]] [[Nemesis (BWII)|Nemesis]] docked on his surface, [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Bumblebee]] used his starship to ram a hole through the Titan's alternate mode and into Unicron, allowing himself, Prime, and [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Arcee]] to enter the Chaos Bringer in the hopes of finding a way to destroy him from within. The trio discovered the amalgamated nature of his interior and discovered a ruined [[Guardian robot|Omega Sentinel]], a relic from the war that had precipitated his creation, before being beset by Unicron's antibodies. The three were rapidly overwhelmed and forced to teleport out, having learned nothing of use. Unicron devoured Caminus shortly afterward, swallowing up the Maximals who had terrorized the Camiens in the process, though the populace managed to evacuate in time. {{storylink|Last Stand (Unicron)|Last Stand}}

[[File:Unicron4 Unicron Kills Cybertron.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.1|"Destiny. I... destroy... your... DESTINY!!!"]]

As he sailed past [[G Nebula 89]], Unicron was confronted by the [[Decepticon Vengeance Division]], a fleet of Decepticon warships each capable of destroying planets on their own. The fleet established a [[stasis web]] around the Chaos Bringer to prevent him teleporting away before they unleashed their full might against him. Unharmed by the D.V.D's assault, Unicron regurgitated the Maximals—now mutated by exposure to Ore-11—to meet with [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]], who sought to embrace chaos by serving Unicron and the Maximals. Unicron teleported away once more, leaving the stars to go out behind him. {{storylink|Stranger Eons}}

His constantly-mutating body re-energized by the infusion of a Cybertronian [[transformation cog]] supplied by Nemesis's corpse, Unicron developed a new power: the ability to assume a towering [[robot mode]], and it was in this form he appeared in above Cybertron, ready to complete the final stretch of his mission. {{storylink|Stranger Eons}} {{storylink|Road's End}} Before the Cybertronian fleet could engage him, Unicron deployed the Decepticon Vengeance Division, now warped and mutated by Ore-11, to engage this obstacle. Shockwave believed that his plan had come to fruition: thanks to the efforts of the Visionaries, the Talisman was now on Cybertron, and when Unicron consumed Cybertron, the energies of the Talisman would destroy him along with the Transformer homeworld: "uncreating the uncreator". When the DVD finally cleared a path through the resistance, Unicron dug his talons into Cybertron, preparing to kill the planet and its occupants... all proceeding according Shockwave's plan. {{storylink|Our Finest}}

As Unicron began his latest assault, [[Council of Worlds]] representatives convinced the inhabitants of New Prysmos to use the Talisman's magic to teleport the populace of [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] to safety, projecting a ribbon of energy that teleported all it touched to faraway Earth. Unicron attempted to prevent the Cybertronian fleet from reaching the magical ribbon only for [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]] to ram the totalled [[Vigilem|Carcer]] into his face, distracting him long enough for everyone to escape his immediate grasp. In a rage, Unicron unleashed his full might on the planet, releasing a burst of energy from his chest as he ripped Cybertron in half, effectively destroying the Transformer homeworld. Unbeknownst to Shockwave, who had already teleported himself to Earth, his grand plan had failed: Prime's evacuation efforts had brought the Talisman itself to Earth, leaving Unicron free to follow the Transformers to the planet and complete the extinction of the Cybertronian race.

[[File:Unicron4 Unicron Arrives.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]

Indeed, after his destruction of Cybertron, Unicron teleported himself into the [[Solar System]] to destroy Earth and what remained of the Transformer species; ploughing through [[Jupiter]] and obliterating [[Sanctuary Station]], Unicron and the D.V.D., now wholly loyal to Unicron's mission of extinction, began their final approach over Earth, {{storylink|Road's End}} his mere arrival causing gravitational havoc on a planet-wide scale. {{storylink|Road's End}} {{storylink|Time Will Rust}} {{istorylink|Reunion}}

Shockwave was unaware that Unicron was more than a simple eating machine, however; Unicron was intelligent enough to realize that the Talisman was now on Earth, and the planet's destruction would also lead to ''his'' destruction. At the same time, Bludgeon and the Maximals revealed that they were now loyal to ''Unicron'' instead of Shockwave, leading a search for the Talisman so that Unicron could safely devour Earth. As events came to a head, the united armies of Cybertron, and her colonies led a battle against Bludgeon's forces, while Skywarp, Thundercracker and Starscream, engaged on a covert mission of their own: smuggling Prime, Arcee, and the Talisman towards Unicron, in the hopes that Skywarp's teleportation powers could instantly transport the device into the heart of Unicron. {{storylink|Assembly (Unicron)|Assembly}}

[[File:Unicron6 Unicron Collapses.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|This is what happens when you eat sugarless gummy bears.]]

Unicron took part in the ensuing battle, blasting [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] in half with his eye laser, unaware of the drama playing out on his surface; with Skywarp wounded, Starscream sacrificed himself to activate the Talisman so that its energies would drill down to the core of Unicron. Prime and Arcee followed it down until they came upon the very heart of Unicron: the black hole that he had once orbited and swallowed up. Realizing the only way to kill Unicron, Prime hurled himself into the black hole, and wound up in [[infraspace]]; there, he encountered the specter of Unicron's creator, still desiring vengeance upon the Cybertronian race. Ultimately, however, Optimus was able to convince the ancient alien of his good intentions, and his desire to ''stop'' the cycle of violence that Shockwave had perpetuated all those millennia ago; embracing the scientist, the pair died together.

In doing so, Unicron's physical form collapsed into the black hole at his core. The black hole would remain in the [[Solar System]], visible from Earth as a monument to the battle. {{storylink|Ceremony}}

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====Vision of the future====
In a vision of the future seen by Ironhide and [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] during the reformatting of Cybertron, [[Wheelie (G1)#2005 IDW continuity|Wheelie]] was said to be the first to see "the great destroyer". {{storylink|Pax Cybertronia (issue)|Pax Cybertronia}}
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==Ask Vector Prime==
Unicron attacked the Cybertron of [[Primax 504.0 Gamma]]. With the Autobots and Decepticons devastated by the rampage of the [[Beast (G1)|Beast]], Unicron managed to inflict a fatal wound to Primus before being driven off. Reality quakes tore the universe apart, and the remains of the universe were eventually consumed by the [[Hytherion]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/05/30}}

==''Prime Wars Trilogy'' cartoons==
{{voiceactor|[[Judd Nelson]] (English)}}
[[File:Machinima-POTP-disembodied-Unicron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|I can't blink, I can't cough, I can't sneeze, but my neck is enjoying a pleasant breeze...]]
Long ago, Unicron threatened Cybertron, and [[Solus Prime]] developed powerful tools to help defend against him, such as the Matrix of Leadership, the [[Enigma of Combination]] and the [[Requiem Blaster (Megatronus)|Requiem Blaster]]. {{storylink|The Fight Begins}} Ultimately, [[The Fallen|Megatronus]] used the Blaster to finally defeat Unicron, leaving his destroyed head helplessly floating through space. {{storylink|The Swamp}} Eons later, Unicron briefly transformed [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] into Galvatron, though this upgrade was later reversed. {{storylink|Countdown (POTP)|Countdown}} Several decades after this, Megatronus ordered [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]] to search through the Chaos Bringer's remains, where he found the [[Matrix of Conquest|Matrix of Chaos]]. {{storylink|Volcanicus (episode)|Volcanicus}} When it was placed into [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]], turning him into Rodimus Cron, it created a link between Rodimus and Unicron, allowing him to both see through and possess Rodimus's body. This was demonstrated when Unicron took control to direct Overlord towards the [[Athenaeum Sanctorum]] before killing [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]]. {{storylink|Athenaeum Sanctorum (episode)|Athenaeum Sanctorum}}

Rodimus continued to draw on Unicron's essence during his battles with Megatron's team, with Unicron's latent personality occasionally manifesting while he took Megatron and [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] to task. {{storylink|Countdown (POTP)|Countdown}} Upon learning that Megatronus planned to fuse the Matrix and the Requiem Blaster together, he forced control of Rodimus and declared the Matrix must be destroyed. Megatronus temporarily knocked him out and retreated with the Blaster, but Unicron gave chase, determined to get his revenge against the Matrix. {{storylink|Consequences}} Unicron had taken full control of Rodimus as he reached the [[Well of All Sparks|Well of Sparks]], transforming him into a more powerful form. {{storylink|Collision Course}} Determined to extinguish all of Primus's influence, including the Matrix and what remained of the [[Thirteen]], Unicron tussled with Megatronus in an attempt to reach the Matrix. When [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] got his hands on it instead and transformed into Optimal Optimus, he drew Unicron's attention and the two began fighting, seemingly evenly matched. {{storylink|Megatronus Unleashed}} After a bitter struggle, Windblade and [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] managed to restrain Unicron, allowing Optimal to remove the Matrix of Chaos from Rodimus's chest over Unicron's protests, turning him back to Hot Rod. Needing a new host for the Matrix, Unicron forced it into Megatron's hands and attempted to turn him back into Galvatron, but Megatron resisted and ordered Optimal to shoot them with the Requiem Blaster, much to Unicron's horror. Optimal obliged and fired, destroying the Matrix of Chaos and likely Unicron's spirit with it. {{storylink|Saga's End}}

==An Arcee Sort of Day==
After the Great War ended, a cult of Transformers began to fear the coming of Unicron. A trio of them advised [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] to repent her sins before the end of the world. {{storylink|An Arcee Sort of Day}}
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==''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon==
{{voiceactor|[[Jonathan Lipow]] (English), [[Mio Tanaka]] (Japanese)|[[Kevin Kraus]] (German), [[Pawan Kalra]] (Hindi), [[Carlo Vázquez]] (Latin-American Spanish)}}
[[File:WFC-Earthrise-Unicron-threatens.jpg|thumb|300px|I'm advertising a toy you can't buy!]]
{{bigquote|''You cannot save yourself from me. I am as inevitable as destiny.''|Unicron, [[Kingdom episode 1]]}}
Some time after the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' crashed onto [[Earth]], Unicron had enslaved [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s future self, [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]. Despite being bound to the Chaos Bringer, Galvatron found a way to travel back in time, hoping to escape his predicament. Meeting with Megatron in the [[Dead Universe]], he attempted to cajole his past self to kill [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and claim the [[Matrix of Leadership]] then, so that his future could be adverted. However, his attempt failed and Unicron found his wayward servant, painfully pulling him back to his proper time and promising severe punishment. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 5}}

Megaton was treated to a vision of Unicron and Galvatron, with the latter vowing to find a way to escape his masters control. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 1}}. After [[Starscream]] and [[Blackarachnia]] stole the Golden Disk, and activated it, Starscream was treated to the secrets the Disk held, Megatron's whole history, including the arrival of Unicron. Starscream was confronted with the vision of Unicron, traumatising him with the visions of the future, and Megatron's transformation into Galvatron. Unicron then reached out to Starscream, speaking to him through the Golden Disk itself, aware of Starscream's presence. Unicron then instructed Starscream to listen carefully. What Starscream learned terrified him. {{Storylink|Kingdom episode 5}}. Following their defeat on Cybertron, Galvatron and Nemesis Prime were bought before Unicron, who berated their foolishness in using the Dead Universe to travel, but mused it had given him ideas. Unicron then initiated the reformatting process upon his two minions, as he opted to 'begin again'. {{Storylink|Kingdom episode 6}}.
{{charstubfiction|''Kingdom}}
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==''My Little Pony/Transformers''==
When [[King Sombra]] was released on Cybertron, the Autobots initially feared that Unicron had come. {{storylink|The Magic of Cybertron}}
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==''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material==
Cyclonus was created as a [[Herald of Unicron]], reformatted from [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]], [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]], both, or [[Life Spark|neither]] of them. {{storylink|Cyclonus_(G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|''Kingdom'' toy product description}}<ref>[[Hasbro Pulse]] [https://hasbropulse.com/products/transformers-generations-war-for-cybertron-kingdom-voyager-wfc-k9-cyclonus product description] states "Cyclonus, a Herald of Unicron, first appears in the 1986 movie when Bombshell/Skywarp/both/neither was reformatted into the second-in-command of Galvatron."</ref>

In a possible destiny recorded on the [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|''Voyager'' Golden Disk]], [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] was reformatted by Unicron into his Herald '''Dinomus'''. {{storylink|Source:Golden Disk destinies|''Kingdom'' Golden Disk cards}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals'' (N64)===
In one of several possible futures, Unicron attacked Cybertron in the year 2005. However, as the Matrix of Leadership had been destroyed along with Optimus Prime millions of years prior due to the time-travelling machinations of [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]], it was uncertain whether the Decepticons would be able to actually stop him. {{storylink|Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals (N64)}}

===''Transformers Battle Universe''===
Unicron's severed head orbited helplessly around a [[space bridge]] installation near Cybertron, where Transformers from multiple universes engaged in combat. {{storylink|Transformers Battle Universe}}

===''Transformers Legends''===
Before the formation of Cybertron, Unicron and Primus battled fiercely, their blows shaking the very foundation of the cosmos. A group of Transformers then appeared, time-displaced from the distant future. Galvatron and his Decepticons joined forces with Unicron while Rodimus's troops helped Primus. Unicron was defeated despite being able to will more beings into reality. {{storylink|Battle of the Brothers}}

Unicron threatened to devour [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|'Til All Are One (Legends)|'Til All Are One}} During the attack, a number of Autobots and Decepticons ended up inside him and fell foul of his internal defenses. {{storylink|Belly of the Beast (Legends)|Belly of the Beast}} He was halted when [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] opened the [[Matrix of Leadership]] while inside him, and the energies tore apart his body, reducing him to a head. {{storylink|'Til All Are One (Legends)|'Til All Are One}}

Later the incorporeal [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] sought out his help and was pressed into service doing Unicron's bidding and spreading chaos. {{storylink|Ghost in the Machine (Legends)|Ghost in the Machine}} Unicron enacted a plan that included sending Galvatron back in time. {{storylink|Savage Circle}} He struck a deal with Starscream in order to acquire Trypticon's body. However though Unicron supplied the incorporeal Air Commander with a new form, Starscream was ultimately foiled by [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] and [[Slingshot (G1)|Slingshot]]. {{storylink|Unicron Returns}}

===''Angry Birds Transformers''===
[[File:ABUnicronblaster.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|"You'd ''better'' follow the Facebook, ''or else!''"]]
A [[Bad Piggies|pig-like]] version of Unicron could be seen hanging out with a [[Corporal Pig|pig-like]] version of [[Corporal Pig#As Galvatron|Galvatron]] in a photo during a [[:File:Galvatron Pig Comic.jpg|cutscene]] that plays after freeing Galvatron.

A slightly different looking Unicron loomed over a [[Flock|bird-like]] [[Bubbles|version]] of [[Bubbles#As Blaster|Blaster]], on a page promoting the [[Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|game's]] [https://www.facebook.com/angrybirdstransformers/ Facebook], this has since been replaced by a picture of [[King Pig|Megatron]].

The same Unicron can also appear in the background in some of the levels, where he will fire flaming balls at you while also shielding himself with a force field, similar to the one granted by using the [[Energonicon]] [[Shieldor]]. Which will disappear after a while, leaving him open for attack.

===''Transformers: Devastation''===
As Unicron slept, the Mission of Cybertronian [[Expansion]] ship, the ''[[Proudstar]]'' touched down on his surface. He observed the crew members and eventually corrupted them to varying degrees, particularly their leader, [[Nova Prime]]. His influence caused them to [[Eco-structuring|cyberform]] inhabited worlds as well as uninhabited ones, wiping out millions of lives. Before the ''Proudstar'' left, Nova pointed Unicron in Cybertron's (and Primus's) direction. The more distance the crew put between themselves and Primus, the more Unicron managed to corrupt them. [[Kranix (G1)|Kranix]] and [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] separately realized what Unicron had done to them but could not stop it. Kranix eventually caused the ship to crash into [[Earth]] before he fled to Lithone. Unicron, meanwhile, followed the trail of cyberformed worlds, destroying all he came across in the process. Millions of years later, a touch of his darkness still permeated in the ''Proudstar''. [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] felt him through the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]]. [[Teletraan Alpha]] seemed to know that Unicron represented chaos but not ''who'' he was. The supercomputer predicted Unicron's eventual defeat to Optimus Prime and his Autobots. {{storylink|Transformers: Devastation| Devastation}}

===''Transformers: Frontiers''===
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==Notes==
[[File:Model-TheEntity.jpg|upright=1.85|thumb|Flamboyantcron]]
[[File:Model-IngestorUnicron.jpg|upright=1.85|thumb|"Ingestor" sure evinces [[Bob Budiansky]]'s lack of involvement with the film.]]
{{bigquote|Since Unicron is a villain and because I was fooling around at that time, I decided to make him look demonic with goatee, horns, bat-like wings and eagle talons for feet. I got the idea of Unicron from the planet Saturn and Satur. Actually, the original name was "Ingestor," but the writer changed it to Unicron when he saw the design, probably because of the "horns."|character designer [[Floro Dery]], [http://transformersph.blogspot.com/2007/06/floro-derys-transformers-exhibit-and.html Floro Dery's TransFormers Exhibit And Interview]}}
*Before the Transformers brand even existed, Takara designer [[Hiroyuki Hataike]] drew up a "Planet-Robot" toy for the ''[[Micro Change]]'' line, a design that would eventually inspire Unicron.
*In early preproduction for ''The Transformers: The Movie'', Unicron was referred to as the '''Entity'''. A model sheet from later in the movie's preproduction revealed that, at one point, the ''planet'' Unicron would turn into the ''robot'' '''Ingestor'''. An early rough draft of the film detailed some of the specifics of this; the disembodied voice of Ingestor would have presented itself to Megatron as merely the master and custodian of the planet Unicron, communicating from somewhere within the planet. He would remake the [[Spark|Life Spark]] of Megatron and other fallen Decepticons into Galvatron and his troops, and implore them to bring him energon to feed the planet, consumed with straw-slurping and lip-smacking sounds. Only at the draft's climax were Ingestor and Unicron revealed to be one and the same, as the energy the planet had been absorbing was revealed to be required to power the planet's transformation into robot mode. We used "robot" loosely, though; many pieces of organic terminology are used throughout the draft to describe planet and robot forms, such as the planet being covered in what appeared to be grass trees but which were actually the hairs of his humanoid form. At the end of the early rough draft, Unicron is destroyed completely by the Life Spark of Optimus Prime.<ref>[http://boltax.blogspot.com/2010/12/heritaage-auctions-transformers-movie.htmlHeritage Auctions Transformers: The Movie script] @ Disciples of Boltax</ref>
*Character designer [[Floro Dery]] claims his designs for Unicron were very large and complicated. For example, there were three drawings of Unicron's internal organs that were 2'x7' each. Dery also explains that Unicron's television monitor-covered [[Unicron's core|core]] is "like security monitors in a building," and that he must watch these screens manually to know what is going on, rather than the information being diverted directly into him from the screens' source. And finally, the orbiting moon that is seen in the discarded Generation 1 prototype by Takara (see [[Unicron/toys]]) was intended to be "a kind of mini-Unicron, like Mini-Me of Dr. Evil." Floro Dery's kind of eccentric.<ref>Zobovor's [http://web.archive.org/web/20060625115408/http://members.aol.com/tfencyc/interview_dery.html Interview with Floro Dery]</ref>
[[File:FloroDeryUnicronNotes.jpg|thumb|upright=1.85|That's no moon. No seriously, ignore that moon.]]
*Floro Dery's production notes as shown on his designs for Unicron (then "The Entity") reveal some very interesting things that don't quite come through in the original film or were dropped:
**The spheres on Unicron's rings are meant to be roughly equivalent in size to ''Earth''.
**The surface of Unicron was originally a dense jungle of metal and mechanical creatures.
**Dery's roundabout reasoning for giving Unicron rings is explained: "Saturn sounds like Satur [presumably meaning ''satyr'']. Satur is synonymous with the Devil. The Entity is a Devil-like planet. This is the reason why I designed the Entity like the planet Saturn."
**A moon is included (as in Takara's G1 toy prototype), but never explained aside from being flashy and conductive.
**All the circular portions on the planet's surface were to flash and reflect different colors to "dazzle the viewers" and eliminate the epileptics in the audience.
*The earliest known Dery sketch of Unicron gives him somewhat pronounced "nostril" slots, which is a detail that was eliminated on subsequent character model sheets... but still shows up in certain AKOM animated episodes, particularly "[[Ghost in the Machine (G1)|Ghost in the Machine]]". Weird.
[[File:TFTM-Unicronalternatehead.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|He shaved!]]
*An earlier version of Unicron's head showed up during Unicron's transformation scene in ''The Transformers: The Movie''. Originally animated for [[The Transformers: The Movie promo]], this version has no [[facial hair]] and has extra greebles all over his face. It also colored the helmet entirely gray, save an orange mohawk. This design of Unicron was modeled by [[Satoshi Urushihara]]. In [[Transformers: The Animated Movie|IDW's comic book adaptation of the animated film]], [[Don Figueroa]] drew a hybrid between the two designs, combining the facial hair and the orange mohawk.
*Unicron's profile in ''[[The Transformers Universe]]'' states that Unicron eating planets (and stars) increases his size and his hunger, a detail that first appeared in fiction in [[Our Darkest|''Unicron'' #0]].

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Galvatron (G1)

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:''Galvatron is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:Galvatrong1.jpg|upright=1.95|thumb|Bwaaaaah! Kneepad of Dooooom!]]

Whether he's born from the fires of [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] himself, an ancient [[Transformer]] warlord, or something else altogether, one thing is always certain: '''Galvatron''' is a focal point of power and madness given form. He is blind to all but his lust for power; his whims and desires can be sacrificed in a moment's rage. Not even his own subordinates are safe. Though he is not beyond the capacity for long-term goals it is his unpredictability and casual disregard for any and all life that strike such horror in friend and foe alike. Truly, the [[Decepticon leader]] is without any sense of empathy.

In most universes, Galvatron was once [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] but was reborn from his death throes in a Faustian pact with Unicron. He retains the memories and spark of Megatron but his personality was significantly altered after the near-death experience, massive physical upgrade and reprogramming; just ask [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] about the difference. And that was ''before'' he went insane. The cause and extent of Galvatron's madness varies between [[Multiverse|different timelines,]] as does his physical power. Sometimes he's all but invincible.

{{bigquote|Before a society can move forward, all must agree on the rules. Now '''kneel!'''|Galvatron|"[[Fight or Flee (episode)|Fight or Flee]]"}}

{{note|Galvatron's mental state, personality, and origin differ considerably across many continuities. See individual sections for specifics.}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 toy bio===
Galvatron was an arrogant, compassionless, cold-hearted robotic villain. He was a [[City Commander]], but set his determination toward nothing less than the leadership of Decepticons. He plotted against his own allies, which weakened his position in the Decepticon cause. {{storylink|Galvatron (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Galvatron bio}}

===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
{{Main|Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity}}
[[File:FFOD2 Galvatron sparks.JPG|thumb|upright=1.66|The sparks mean he's going to shoot you. No sparks also means he's going to shoot you.]]

Following Optimus Prime's death, Megatron was rebuilt by Unicron into Galvatron. Though Galvatron at first proved to be a potently cunning Decepticon leader, he suffered brain damage following his defeat at the hands of [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]]. Galvatron was now a screaming, unpredictable madman who would turn on his own soldiers as readily as his enemies.

Diverging timelines took Galvatron in two paths. In one, Galvatron fled to space with [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] following a failure to blow up the sun, Earth, and Cybertron. In another, Galvatron became buried under ice by the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] and eventually returned as Super Megatron with the aid of [[Dark Nova]].
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===''Scramble City'' diorama===
[[File:ScrambleCityToysGalvatronvsMagnus01.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Galvatron shoots silly string of doom.]]
During a massive brawl between the Autobot and Decepticon [[combiner]]s, Megatron took the upper hand. To counter this, Optimus Prime ordered [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] to enter the fray. Metroplex rolled onto the scene and towered over his enemies, with City Commander [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] in tow. Not to be outdone, Megatron ordered his ''own'' [[City Commander]] to enter battle. Beaming down from the sky on a ball of light, the silent and menacing Galvatron stormed the battle. Transforming into cannon mode, Galvatron fired a blast of energy at Ultra Magnus, who quickly transformed to [[robot mode]] and engaged his foe in hand-to-hand combat. As the fight seemed evenly matched, City Commander Galvatron's ''city'' finally arrived to tip the odds: [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]! {{storylink|Scramble City (diorama)|Scramble City}}
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===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===
{{note|There were multiple Galvatrons from various alternate futures who often time-jumped to give the Autobots trouble. Their precise number — and even their precise pre-Unicron character of origin — remains inconclusive, due to the brevity of some stories, the confusing effects of serial time travel, and the [[retcon]] being worked into the Marvel comics at about the same time that would eventually reveal the "Megatron" in many of these stories to have actually been a clone vessel for [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]].}}
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====Galvatron I====
[[File:GalvatronTFMMarvel1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|"I'm all like, 'There is no way you can pick up chicks in a tank!'"]]
Cast out of [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] on the journey back to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] after a [[Battle of Autobot City|failed attack]] on [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] in [[2006]], the wounded and dying [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] was found by [[Unicron]] and recreated as Galvatron. {{storylink|The Planet-Eater!}} Immediately after destroying [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] and reclaiming [[Decepticon leader|leadership of the Decepticons]], Galvatron watched as Unicron consumed [[Moonbase One|one of Cybertron's moons]], and furiously announced that they belonged to him. Unicron responded by psychically torturing Galvatron, reminding him that he was his master. Galvatron was then ordered to Earth, where he and his minions attacked Ultra Magnus's Autobots as they attempted to make their way off-planet. They were waylaid when the Autobot commander triggered a domino effect within an asteroid field to jam the Decepticons' sensors, a trick Galvatron remembered being used against him once before in his Megatron days. Galvatron nonetheless caught up to his prey, and began blasting the Autobots' ships. Ultra Magnus managed to trick Galvatron into believing the latter succeeded in destroying his vessel by separating its front segment as several [[Moleculon Torpedo]]es made contact with the ship's rear segment. {{storylink|Judgment Day!}} ''Resolving to free himself from the shackles he was unaware he had donned, Galvatron formed a plan to use Autobot [[time-jump mechanism|time-travel technology]] to send himself and his lieutenants [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] and [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] back in time to the year [[1986]], thereby putting himself beyond Unicron's reach. Once in the past, Galvatron planned to create a superweapon with the power to destroy Unicron, which would be left hidden on the planet and activated upon his return to the future.''

[[File:Target 2006 Prologue Galvatron, Scourge & Cyclonus.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.1|Darn that Soundwave.]]
''Upon Galvatron, Cyclonus and Scourge's arrival in 1986, the laws of space and time caused them to [[mass substitution|mass-displace]] [[Prowl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Prowl]], [[Ratchet (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ratchet]], and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] to [[limbo]], immediately removing some of the greatest obstructions to Galvatron's scheme. Seeking an alliance with his past self to expedite his plan, Galvatron traveled to the [[Wyoming base|Decepticon base]] in [[Wyoming]] and shared his story with Megatron, carefully leaving out the fact that they were the same individual. Naturally, Megatron didn't buy into the [[time travel]]ler's story and attacked him, but Galvatron was more than a match for his past self, who he left unconscious and entombed under a mountain of rubble. Taking control of the Decepticons, Galvatron put the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] to work building the colossal cannon he would use to destroy Unicron, but soon found himself forced to alter his plan when news came in that [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]] had come to Earth. Capturing [[Jazz (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Jazz]], who had been spying on the Decepticon construction project, Galvatron lured the Autobots into a battle which he used to prove his superiority, taking every shot they fired and utterly dominating them with his Unicron-borne strength.''

[[File:Target2006 Galvatron laughs.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Sure glad these guys don't have a [[Pathblaster]]!]]
''Realizing they were helpless against Galvatron, the Autobots were forced to unearth the buried Megatron and strike a deal with him, hoping his talent for warfare would help them defeat their future enemy. Alas, this plan fared little better, until a trio of Autobots—[[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Hot Rod]], [[Kup (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Kup]] and [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]]—arrived from the future to help (who had, unbeknownst to anyone, actually been sent back in time by Unicron to curb his rebellious creation). Ultra Magnus engaged Galvatron in a furious traveling battle, drawing the future Decepticon away from the cannon construction site so that the Autobots could set up their plan. Although he fought bravely, Magnus was ultimately defeated, and Galvatron returned to the cannon site, only for the weapon to be suddenly destroyed in a huge explosion set by the Autobots. Galvatron emerged from the wreckage to see what he thought was the architect of the explosion, Starscream (but was, in fact, an unconscious [[Skywarp (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Skywarp]] painted to look like the air commander by Hot Rod's team), and in a fit of anger, blew him up. After a moment, Galvatron realized something was amiss: if he had now destroyed Starscream in the past, how then could he go on to destroy him in the future? Coming to the conclusion that he had accidentally traveled back into an alternate timeline, and thus, no action taken then would affect his future, Galvatron and his troops returned to their proper time—just as the Autobots had planned.'' {{storylink|Target: 2006}} {{storylink|Prey!}}

[[File:FallenAngel-Unicron.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|No wonder he's nigh-invincible! He's denser than Unicron's skin!]]
''Upon his return to 2006,'' Galvatron was tortured back into submission by Unicron and sent on a quest to steal the [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]]. Accomplishing this goal, Galvatron then tried to use the power of the Matrix against Unicron himself, but found he was unable to open the talisman. Unicron consumed Galvatron for his treachery, and it was there, within the chaos-bringer's body, that Galvatron was soon confronted in climactic battle by Hot Rod. During their fight, Hot Rod reclaimed the Matrix and was transformed into Rodimus Prime, then used his new strength to hurl Galvatron through Unicron's hide and into the void of space. {{storylink|The Final Battle!}} {{storylink|Wanted: Galvatron — Dead or Alive!}} ''What nobody knew, however, was that Galvatron had kept the [[time-jump trigger device]] he had used to control his return from 1986, and he was able to save himself by using it to send himself back into the past once more, this time with the intent to stay. Arriving in [[1987]], he materialized above Earth and proceeded to crash down to the planet's surface like a meteor, catching the attention of [[Cybertron Seven|a group of Autobots]] who had just arrived on Earth themselves. His mind unhinged by the terminal velocity impact, madness began to creep over Galvatron, and he easily bested the Autobots, believing himself to battling the hated Rodimus Prime. A contingent of nearby Decepticons led by [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]] were drawn to the battle, and Shockwave concluded based on past reports that Galvatron posed a threat to his leadership, ordering his troops to aid the Autobots. This had something of a calming effect on Galvatron, who retreated on the basis that he could not destroy the Decepticons, as then he would have no army to command in the future.'' {{storylink|Fallen Angel}} {{storylink|Resurrection!}}

''Galvatron's escape to 1987 went unnoticed by all, save two: the bounty hunter [[Death's Head (G1)|Death's Head]], who sought to claim the reward Rodimus Prime had rashly placed on the Decepticon leader's head,'' {{storylink|Wanted: Galvatron — Dead or Alive!}} ''and a vengeful Unicron who plotted to reach back in time and snatch him back for punishment.'' {{storylink|The Legacy of Unicron!}}

[[File:Galvatrons Power Siphon.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Galvatron! We have finally completed your hot tub!]]
''Galvatron constructed a [[power siphon]] that would enable him to absorb the energy of the [[Mount Verona]] volcano, making him as powerful as a god. As the siphon began its work, Ultra Magnus crossed paths with Galvatron once more. Though Magnus managed to momentarily beat down Galvatron, he defeated Magnus once again. Galvatron dragged him to his power siphon, and gloated about his scheme. '' {{storylink|Burning Sky!}}'' Galvatron prepared to throw Ultra Magnus into the volcano, when he was attacked by Rodimus Prime, Kup, and Blurr, who had traveled back from Galvatron's era to disrupt his plans. Galvatron knocked out Kup and Blurr, but as he readied to square off against Rodimus, Death's Head joined the fray. Rodimus and the bounty hunter bickered over who would be taking down Galvatron, a debate the latter had no patience for. After forcing Death's Head to retreat, Galvatron and Rodimus duelled, and Ultra Magnus helped damage Galvatron's power siphon, allowing the Autobots to escape.'' {{storylink|Hunters}}

''After Galvatron finished repairs, Goldbug and Wreck-Gar, along with Kup and Blurr, attacked him. Easily thwarting the 21st century Autobots, Galvatron was distracted by Ultra Magnus, while Wreck-Gar and Rodimus snatched up the time jump device and began modifying it to send them all back to the future. After throwing Magnus into the volcano, Galvatron realised the Autobots plan and fought Rodimus. He was electrocuted when Rodimus blasted a nearby power cable. However Galvatron recovered, and savagely beat his old enemy. Death's Head, wishing to be paid by Rodimus, fought Galvatron, unwittingly giving the Autobots the time they needed. The device was triggered, and all the 21st century Transformers were returned to the future, aside from Galvatron, having modified it to stay behind. ''{{storylink|Fire on High!}} ''Goldbug was left to face Galvatron, as Ultra Magnus, having escaped the Volcano, believed he could not defeat him. Goldbug was quickly overpowered but before Galvatron could deliver the killing blow, the reenergised Ultra Magnus arrived. During the course of the battle, the maddened Galvatron ripped a piece of the siphon’s control equipment loose. This resulted in the siphon losing control of the volcano’s eruption. Galvatron, too crazed to notice the danger, was entombed along with Ultra Magnus within the crater.''{{storylink|Vicious Circle!}}

[[File:Enemy action seacons.JPG|thumb|left|upright=1.1]]
''But while Galvatron was trapped, encased in a tomb of his own making, he was also very much alive. Learning of this, and seeking to remove any opposition to his leadership, then-Decepticon leader Shockwave sent the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] and [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] to rig the volcano with bombs and blow up Galvatron. As this would have meant the destruction of Ultra Magnus as well, the Throttlebots stepped in, and with the aid of humans [[Cindy Newell]], [[Joy Meadows]] and [[Susan Hoffman]], drove the Decepticons off. Unfortunately for the Autobots, a small explosion triggered during the battle cracked Galvatron's lava prison,'' {{storylink|Ladies' Night (issue)|Ladies' Night}} ''and he was soon able to tear himself free. Knowing that taking over the Decepticons by force would not win him any favors among their ranks, Galvatron instead resolved to turn them against Shockwave by making them doubt his leadership. To this end, he made a menacing bee-line for the Decepticons' [[Club Con|undersea base]], prompting the panicked Shockwave to send the [[Seacon (G1)|Seacons]] against him. Galvatron was moderately impressed by the might that their combined form [[Piranacon (G1)|Piranacon]] was able to bring to bear, but the gestalt was still no match for the future Decepticon's might and quickly fell before him. Galvatron proceeded to tear his way into the base, and declared before the assembled Decepticons that he had actually desired an alliance, but that Shockwave's aggressive actions had rendered it an impossibility, and then departing, knowing the seeds of dissent had successfully been sown. On his way back to the surface, Galvatron discovered the damaged Autobot [[Fizzle]], and in a fit of charity, carried him out of the ocean, emerging into the midst of a battle between Fizzle's fellow [[Sparkabot|Sparkler Mini-Bots]] and the [[Firecon]]s. Galvatron laughed off the Firecons' suggestion of an alliance, then backhanded Fizzle into a tree when he tried in vain to stop him from leaving.'' {{storylink|Enemy Action!}}

[[File:Magnus V Galvatron "Salvage!".jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
''Galvatron proceeded to stalk the Sparkler Mini-Bots after they rescued Ultra Magnus from Mount Verona, and attacked the smaller Autobots with relish, knowing Magnus was helpless to stop him, demoralised from the psychological scars cut from repeated defeats at his hands. As Galvatron pretty much beat the crap out of the Sparkabots, Magnus finally managed to get his act together, taking Galvatron by surprise. With a few powerful punches (and one heck of a kick), Magnus managed to sent Galvatron into retreat, defeating Galvatron at last!'' {{storylink|Salvage!}}

[[File:Galvatron wrecking havoc marvel uk 173.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.7]]
''Soon after, Galvatron arranged to meet his ex-lieutenants Cyclonus and Scourge, who had since wound up stranded in the past and sought use of his time jump trigger device to return to the future, unaware the device had been destroyed. Drafting a particularly freaked-out human to carry him into the middle of a city in his shrunken pistol mode, Galvatron informed his former subordinates that they would have to swear complete loyalty to him; unsurprisingly, they refused, but before a battle could begin, the three Decepticons were interrupted by the [[Wrecker]]s, sent to Earth via dimensional portal to take Galvatron out. Galvatron's choice of meeting place hampered the Wreckers significantly, leaving them unable to unleash their weapons for fear of harming humans, and the battle did not to go well, forcing [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] to resort to trickery. Pouncing on Galvatron, he loudly announced he had stolen the non-existent time jump device, luring the dimwitted Cyclonus and Scourge away. Galvatron was left facing the rest of the Wreckers, but he easily convinced them to go to Springer's aid and fled while they were occupied.'' {{storylink|Wrecking Havoc}}

[[File:TimeWars-frakamm.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Oh no, look out, c-string characters!]]
''Galvatron's time-traveling (along with that of the other Autobots and Decepticons) eventually caused [[time rift|a rift in time and space]] that threatened both the present and the future, opening a timestorm at both ends of the timeline that consumed the planet [[Quintessa (planet)|Quintessa]] in 2008.'' {{storylink|Space Pirates!}}

''Having sought a weapon to use against Galvatron, Shockwave recovered what he believed to be the deactivated Megatron from the bottom of the [[Thames]] (but which was in fact a [[Straxus (G1)|clone]]) and brainwashed him into his service, unleashing him in the hopes of eliminating one or both of his rivals. After a 'dry run' against Cyclonus, Shockwave decided Megatron was ready now and despatched him after Galvatron.'' {{storylink|Dry Run!}} ''Unfortunately, Galvatron managed to appeal to the suppressed personality within Megatron, and the two joined forces!'' {{storylink|Altered Image!}}

[[File:TimeWars7-TimeRift.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|[[Simon Furman|Furman]] liked Galvatron, he just liked [[death|killing characters]] more.]]
''The Galvatron-Megatron alliance met both the [[Wrecker]]s and the Decepticon [[Mayhem Attack Squad]] in combat when both team, in a tenuous alliance, launched an assault on their base of operations. The combined forces of both Galvatron's future and past self proved too much for [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] and [[Carnivac (G1)|Carnivac]]'s team, the Decepticon leaders easily mowing through their members. Though Megatron suggested the pair rest after driving off the enemy forces, Galvatron refused to relent, and pursued Springer's group even as they retreated. Outside, the battle was joined by several other members of the combined forces of the present-day Autobot and Decepticons, and the future Autobots and Decepticons. By this stage, Galvatron was consumed by madness, reliving memories of the same battle ''as Megatron'' and unable to stand that things were going differently ''this'' time round. In his fury, he was able to overcome all resistance: even a direct [[Pathblaster]] to the face and single combat with Powermaster Optimus Prime failed to stop him completely. His threat was only truly ended when the time rift itself appeared in the skies over Earth, and Galvatron, lost to insanity, stood defiantly before it, declaring his superiority. The energies of the rift consumed Galvatron, tearing him to pieces and dragging his remains into its timeless depths.'' {{storylink|Time Wars}} ''Megatron had already walked off by this point, but believed his transformation into Galvatron was inevitable and ''this'' time he planned to ensure it worked ''right''.'' {{storylink|The Fall and Rise of the Decepticon Empire.}}

''Long after the [[Great War (G1)|war]], the time traveller [[Dicet Alpha-zero]] peeked on nine key events in the Transformers' war for a history project. Galvatron's second trip back in time was considered the fourth key event. After stepping on the proverbial butterfly at [[Mount Verona]], Dicet saw a Time Wars where Optimus fought Galvatron while Rodimus fought Megatron. It ended the same way though!'' {{storylink|The Quest!}}
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====Galvatron II====
[[File:GalvatronthereisnoescapeSurrender.jpg|thumb|small|right|More like "Galvatron Too", am I right?]]
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This way lies madness.
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====Other====
[[File:MarvelUK224 Head Toss.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|"Now ''HEADS'' up! Ha, I'm on a roll today!"]]
''In the year [[2356]] of an alternate future, a geriatric Rodimus Prime recounted tales of his exploits to [[Trachis|a curious youth]] from his deathbed. In that timeline, the Time Wars had reset history: now the newly created Galvatron ''hadn't'' time-traveled to 1987 Earth, and instead had remained in the 21st-century and conquered Cybertron. This "reset" Galvatron tried to enrage Rodimus—even going so far as throwing [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]]'s severed head at him—so that the Autobot leader's vengeful thoughts would corrupt the Matrix itself.'' {{storylink|Aspects of Evil!}} {{storylink|The Void! (UK)|The Void!}} ''This Galvatron was last seen in a flashback to Unicron's third coming in the year [[2010]] (of that timeline): as Galvatron was left buried under rubble and Transformer corpses, Rodimus noted that on this occasion Unicron had no need for minions.'' {{storylink|Aspects of Evil!}}
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=====The Big Broadcast of 2006=====
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In an alternate future of 2006, Galvatron was leader of the Decepticons on their home base of [[Chaar]]. [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] tried to tell him about some strange activity on the planet [[Junkion (planet)|Junkion]], but he wouldn't listen. Meanwhile, the events on Junkion caused a hypnotic signal to be broadcast out into space, which affected Galvatron while he was watching his [[bubbling pool]]. The signal compelled him to travel to Junkion, where he was led to believe he could "be a winner". He was followed by [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] and [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]].

Once on Junkion, they were soon joined by Autobots. Galvatron immediately attacked [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Rodimus Prime]], and the two battled to a stalemate. The other Autobots worked to disrupt the hypnotic signal, which cleared Galvatron's mind long enough to blast the [[Junkion (species)|Junkions]]' television, which he recognized as influencing his mind. This broke the spell on everyone, including the Junkions, who then added their power to the Autobots' and forced the Decepticons to retreat in [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]].

In the course of this battle, his defeat at the hands of Rodimus Prime while inside Unicron was alluded to. {{storylink|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (issue)|The Big Broadcast of 2006}}
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===''PDTF Comic''===
[[File:PDTypeBlackball1.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb]]
After taking to wearing four [[Blackball]]s around his neck as a necklace, Galvatron spotted Rodimus Prime, who'd found another of the precious artifacts. He attempted to throttle the Autobot, only for a brilliant light to shine directly at him. Galvatron fled, believing it to be the power of the Blackball, only for Rodimus to reveal it was just a flashlight... {{storylink|PDTF Comic##11 "Take a Stand! Rodimus Prime!"|Take a Stand! Rodimus Prime!}}

Galvatron later led an attack on Battleship Maximus, {{storylink|PDTF Comic##12 "Bigger than Life! Fortress Maximus!"|Bigger than Life! Fortress Maximus!}} was knocked flat by [[Ginrai (human)|God Ginrai]], {{storylink|PDTF Comic##13 "Now! Deliver the Finishing Blow! God Ginrai!!"|Now! Deliver the Finishing Blow! God Ginrai!!}} and he and his men were sent scrambling as Fortress Maximus and [[Scorponok (G1)|Mega Zarak]] traded blows. {{storylink|PDTF Comic##14 "Watch Out! Mega Zarak!"|Watch Out! Mega Zarak!}} When Ultra Magnus found the final Blackball, Galvatron blew the defiant Autobot apart in order to obtain it. As he was enjoying his victory, he was suddenly bowled over — by Ultra Magnus' head. {{storylink|PDTF Comic##16 "Improve Yourself! Ultra Magnus!"|Improve Yourself! Ultra Magnus!}}

Galvatron's insanity finally out of control, [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]], [[Liokaiser]] and the other Decepticons were left with no choice but to bound their leader in rope and try to rationally explain to him that he was too crazy to be left free any longer. Galvatron then reminded them that unless they made his detainment more comfortable, such as providing a futon among other luxuries, he would surely destroy them all. Frightened by his looney faces, the Decepticons quickly brought him a hot cup of tea. {{storylink|PDTF Comic##19 "Two in One! Lord Galvatron"|Two in One! Lord Galvatron}}

When a Blackball landed somewhere in a field of tall grass, Galvatron sent Liokaiser to fetch it. Bitter with the menial task, Liokaiser began muttering unflattering remarks under his breath. He was then left to nervously explain himself to Galvatron, who was in earshot the whole time. {{storylink|PDTF Comic##20 "Find the Bright Day! Liokaiser!!"|Find the Bright Day! Liokaiser!!}}

===Ladybird Books continuity===
[[File:Decepticonhideout.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|Right in the manifolds!]]
Galvatron traveled back in time from the 21st century and took leadership of the Decepticons from Megatron in the '80s. Under his rule, the Decepticons constructed three spy satellites, [[Decepticon Space Station Argon|Argon]], [[Decepticon Space Station Krypton|Krypton]] and [[Decepticon Space Station Xenon|Xenon]] which they used to spy on the Autobots. The first mission Starscream was sent on as a result of the gathered information ended in failure, much to Galvatron's rage, but at least it seemed as though [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] hadn't found the satellite. The Decepticons were to later learn that the Autobots had, in fact, gotten wind of the network of stations, as a false transmission set the three stations on a course for each other. Galvatron deactivated the [[refractive shield]] too late to prevent their destruction. {{storylink|Galvatron's Air Attack}} His next move was to establish a base in a [[human]] factory within striking distance of [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]], but it was soon discovered by [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] and [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]]. The Autobots attacked in force, during which Galvatron suffered the indignity of being hit by a wrecking ball swing by Spike. The Decepticons were driven off back to their base. {{storylink|Decepticon Hideout}}
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===Sticker Adventures books===
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===Marvel coloring books===
In a bid to replenish their ever dimishing energy supply, Galvatron led his troops to [[Oil Valley]] to steal some of the fuel there. Upon his arrival at the oil drilling area, he began to instruct his troops on making the local humans into slaves, when he noticed that Hot Rod was nearby. Hot Rod took off in the direction of Autobot City, and so Galvatron and his troops gave chase. The Decepticons found further oppostion when they encountered the Dinobots. A bral ensued, and Galvatron managed to ground Swoop by blasting his wing. The Decepticons nonetheless found themselves on the losing side, even more so when Ultra Magnus arrived with reinforcements. Abandonning his troops, Galvatron hurried to the oil field in order to procure some of it for himself. But Grimlock pursued him and the two continued to fit amidst the oil towers. Galvatron was soon defeated, and was forced to retreat by boarding Cyclonus's ship mode. {{storylink|Battle at Oil Valley}}

{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|The Invasion of the Decepticon Camp}}}}

When Galvatron's spy, Laserbeak, reported back to him that the Autobots had long ago lost a large shipment of Energon cubes at the Ark's original crash site, Galvatron deployed his troops to unearth it. The Autobots soon arrived on-site, and the two factions began to fight. When Rumble uncovered the case containing the Energon, the Autobots attempted to play keep-away with the Energon, only for Galvatron to catch up to it when Brawn passed it to Grimlock. Galvatron and Grimlock wrestled over the box, causing it to split open and spill its content all over the ground. Then, before anyone could stop him, Starscream scrafed down all of the Energon and proclaimed himself to be the most powerful Decepticon. He and Galvatron fought over the leadership of the Decepticons while the Autobots made themselves sparse. {{storylink|The Lost Treasure of Cybertron}}

{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Hot Rod's Escape}}}}
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===''Big Looker'' storybooks===

While enviously admiring the energy collecting abilities of Autobot City, Galvatron got a spy report about a new robot car being introduced at a car show. He decided the robot car would make an ingenious blueprint for an army of robot workers to create an equally effective city for the Decepticons. Galvatron's men snuck into the Coliseum and planned a black out during the car show in order to steal the robot car. They also captured Kup, who spotted them snooping around. As the car show began, Kup tripped Galvatron as he moved through the control booth, causing the Decepticon leader to crash through the observation glass and alerting the Autobots below to the Decepticons' location. Galvatron and the Decepticons were forced to flee with no robot car. {{storylink|Car Show Blow Up}}
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===Toy pack-in material===
Metroplex, Springer, and Blurr teamed up in a battle on a moon base in an attempt to slay Galvatron. Springer managed to connect a powerful punch on Galvatron, sending him hurling away. {{storylink|Decipher the Decepticon}}

Having successfully stolen the Creation Matrix from the Autobots, Galvatron and his troops guarded the relic at their headquarters. Fooled by an army of Autobot [[decoy]]s, Galvatron lost possession of the relic. He vowed afterwards that the Decepticons would create their own decoys in order to counter this new Autobot technology. {{storylink|Start Your Own Decoy Collection}}
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===Find Your Fate Junior===
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====Autobot Alert!====
In one possible scenario, Galvatron led a plot to hijack the Earth's communication satellites. Once in control of every television broadcast on Earth, he made his intentions known; he was to be conqueror of the Earth, and so long as its populace was obedient, they needed not fear his wrath. He then awaited the Autobots’ compliance within his personal ship, Cyclonus, alongside his army of multiwing jet fighters.

In a later broadcast, Galvatron demanded that all who viewed his image on the television screen bow before it in his honour. In a possible sequence of events that followed, the Autobots successfully sabotaged the Decepticons’ command centre, immobilizing Galvatron's ship in orbit. Galvatron's broadcast showed his face turning purple with rage before it cut to static, signalling the end of Galvatron's ploy.

In another scenario, Galvatron remotely captured both Hot Rod and Bumblebee, and planned to use the pair as hostages to insure that Ultra Magnus would not interfere in his plan.

In yet another possible scenario, Ultra Magnus and a crew of Autobots opened fire onto Cyclonus, from within their shuttle in orbit. Galvatron emerged from Cyclonus in response, followed by the multiwing jet fighter Decepticons. Despite the Autobots attempting to retreat, Galvatron caught up to them and began tearing their shuttle apart with blasts of his laser cannon. He then laughed triumphantly as Ultra Magnus's troops began to drift helplessly into the void of space as their shuttle crumbled around them.

In a completely different possible scenario, Galvatron led a Decepticon campaign to retrieve a sphere of cybertite, containing the secrets to an ancient Autobot power-booster within it. After his troops learned that the sphere was within a sunken ship off the California coast, Galvatron headed a squad to retrieve it.

In one possible scenario that ensued, Galvatron happened upon the Autobots already at the coast, in the middle of hauling the ship out of the water. Galvatron blasted both the ship and the sphere, ensuring that the Autobots would not have access to its secrets, and then began raining down Decepticon firepower upon his foes.

In an alternate scenario, Galvatron arrived at the coast while the Autobots hid away. Ordering the Constructions to merge into Devastator, Galvatron had the combiner raise the ship from the water manually.

If Ironhide, Brawn and Grapple attempted to snatch the ship away from Galvatron, the Decepticons destroyed both the ship and the sphere within to prevent it from falling into Autobot hands. Galvatron now knew that the Autobots were hidden away in nearby caves, and had his Decepticons use their superior firepower to pin them down, leaving them at his mercy.

If Springer, Seaspray and Topspin put into motion their plan to retrieve the sphere, Galvatron and his troops were too distracted by the sea-bound Autobots to notice that Springer had retrieved the sphere until it was too late. With the formula in the hands of the Autobots, Galvatron would soon find himself on the losing end of the war. {{storylink|Autobot Alert!}}
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====Project Brain Drain====
[[File:ProjectBrainDrainBumblebeeChargesGalvatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
Galvatron was informed by Soundwave that the Decepticons’ [[Brain Drain device]], capable of syphoning away the brainpower of humans and convert it to energy, had been completed and was ready to be put to use for the Decepticon cause. Galvatron decided upon testing the device on the crowd that would be attending the rock concert [[Heywood Heights]] later in the day. Although Galvatron was confused as to what kind of music the rocks would be playing, he felt the massive concentration of unsuspecting humans (roughly 500, 000!) was a perfect target to attain massive amounts of energy.

In one possible outcome, Galvatron's plot proceeded forth without any Autobot interruptions, and the Decepticon gained an upper hand in their war with the Autobots that would most assuredly grant them total victory.

In another possible scenario, Galvatron received a distress signal from Decepticon headquarters moments before he was about to enact his plan. Forced to put off his scheme in order to fend off Ultra Magnus and his troops, Galvatron returned to the Decepticons’ mountain fortress still clutching the Brain Drain device. Though he fought fiercely, he was defeated and the Brain Drain device was destroy when Ultra Magnus triggered an avalanche that buried the Decepticons in snow.

In another possible scenario, Galvatron and his troops were surprised to find the Autobots hiding amidst the parked vehicles surrounding the concert just as he were about to put his plan into action. But as Galvatron had planned to set afire the parking lot surrounding the concert in order to prevent the humans from escaping, he continued forth with his plan, hoping to destroy the Autobots in the process.

In one possible set of events, the Autobots rushed forward out of the parking lot to better protect the humans. While the Autobots busied themselves with fighting his troops, Galvatron prepped the Brain Drain device, ready to use it as the battle between the Autobots and Decepticons still raged. Bumblebee, who had noticed Galvatron fiddling with the device from afar, attempted to halt Galvatron's efforts.

If Bumblebee crashed directly into Galvatron in an attempt to make him drop the Brain Drain device, Galvatron managed to regain his balance before he dropped the device, only for Bumblebee to explode after having been reduced to a flaming heap by the nearby inferno. The explosion in turn destroyed the Brain Drain device, foiling Galvatron's plot. If Bumblebee instead attempted to throw a truck at Galvatron to stop him, the truck explodes before Bumblebee has a chance to launch it, and Galvatron successfully activates the Brain Drain device.

In another possible scenario, the Autobots remained in the blazing parking lot in order to fight the Decepticons in close-quarters. Galvatron and Ultra Magnus grappled, with Galvatron eventually managing to fling Ultra Magnus away into the area near the bandstand. With Ultra Magnus out of the way, Galvatron readied the Brain Drain device. But both Hot Rod and Bumblebee were at the ready to stop Galvatron from using the device.

If Bumblebee attempted to stop Galvatron, the Decepticon leader merely laughed at Bumblebee's futile efforts before crushing him underfoot. Galvatron then activated the device, and successfully drained the nearby humans of their intelligence.

If Hot Rod interfered, the young Autobot successfully plucked the Brain Drain device out of the Decepticons’ hands, and then made his getaway through the nearby ring of fire. Enraged, Galvatron chased after him, racing Ultra Magnus as both headed towards Hot Rod. Though Galvatron reached Hot Rod first and retrieved the Brain Drain device, Ultra Magnus lassoed the Decepticon leader with a damaged electrical cable. The electric current running through the cable cause Galvatron to flail wildly, leading to him crushing the device himself. With his plan foiled, Galvatron ordered a retreat.

In another possible scenario, Galvatron arrived at the concert as his Decepticons were already fighting a small group of Autobots. Leaving his minions to deal with the threat, he began activating the Brain Drain device, only to have it either be blown out of his hands by Ultra Magnus, or destroyed by Wreck-Gar. With a howl of rage, Galvatron ordered a full retreat.

In an alternate outcome, Galvatron and his troops were able to sneak up on the Autobots guarding the concert, as the heroic robots were anticipating the Decepticons to arrive from the wrong direction. After destroying them, Galvatron proceeded to use the Brain Drain device on the concert-goers, and laughed triumphantly as he robbed them of their collective brain-power. {{storylink|Project Brain Drain}}
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====The Invisibility Factor====
[[File:InvisibilityFactorGalvatronShockwaveandScavenger.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|"Scavenger, stop tickling that Autobot!"]]
In one possible scenario, Galvatron and some troops were on a patrol in a desert at night. Upon spotting a spaceship that flickered in-and-out of sight, they investigated. Finding the Autobots Kup and Hot Rod conversing with a woman at the ship's landing site, Galvatron and the others fired upon them, causing them to scramble away. Galvatron then ordered his troops to stay and scrutinize the spaceship instead of chasing after the Autobots.

If Hot Rod and Kup decided to attack immediately, Galvatron was wounded by one of Kup's laser blasts. The Autobots were easily defeated and destroyed by the Decepticons nonetheless.

If Hot Rod and Kup silently followed the Decepticons back to their hide-out in a nearby canyon, they managed to tricked Galvatron and the others into thinking that they were being ambushed by a whole squadron of Autobots. Panicking, the Decepticons attempted to retaliate by firing in all directions.

If Hot Rod snuck down and successfully snatched the Invisibility Device from Shockwave, the Decepticons gave chase to the young Autobot. They were unable to catch him before Kup fired down onto the canyon's walls, causing it to collapse and burying the Decepticons under an avalanche of earth and rocks.

In an alternate scenario, Galvatron and the other Decepticons decided to take off into space in [[Sarah Sanders]]'s ship after acquiring the Invisibility Device. Whether the Decepticons succeeded in mastering the Invisibility Device and subsequently destroyed the Autobots, or were destroyed or defeated themselves depended on what choices the Autobots made from this point on.

In a completely different scenario, Galvatron was in the process of creating his own ships with invisibility capabilities, armed with [[neuron beam]]s. When the Autobots failed to find one of his test crafts in the desert, Galvatron was able to retrieve it, and later launch a full-scale assault on Metroplex. He destroyed both the city and its inhabitants while gloating of his victory.

In another possible scenario, Galvatron and his troops happened upon Sarah Sanders's ship before any Autobots had come in contact with her. While Scavenger held the woman captive, Galvatron and the other Decepticons dragged the ship itself to a hidden location. In whichever scenario that followed, the Autobots managed to steal the Invisibility Device from the Decepticons, either dazzling Galvatron with their headlights while Hot Rod took it right out of their hands, or tricking most his troops into leaving the spaceship behind while they pursued the young Autobot on a wild goose chase. Now outnumbered, Galvatron was forced to flee.

In an alternate scenario where the Autobots silently trailed Scavenger while the Decepticon held Sarah Sanders captive, Sarah was brought before Galvatron within the Decepticons’ secret desert base. Galvatron demanded from Sarah the secret to invisibility. When she would not comply, Galvatron ordered Bombshell to use his Cerebro-Shells to control her mind. In one possible scenario, Galvatron succeeded in fending off the Autobots who attempted to rescue Sarah, and with her knowledge conquered the Earth. In another outcome to these events, Galvatron and his troops were distracted by holographic projections courtesy of the Autobot Jazz. Though this did buy the Autobots enough time to scoop up Sarah and flee, Galvatron soon caught on to what was happening, and ordered his troops to pursue the Autobots. Whether or not Galvatron would recapture Sarah and conquer the Earth, or fail in stopping her from giving the secrets of invisibility to the Autobots depended wholly on chance. {{storylink|The Invisibility Factor}}
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===''Transformers in 3-D''===
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Galvatron took to talking to [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]], as the cassette perched mutely on his shoulder. He was also even more abusive than usual towards his men. He was pleased when a potential new source of [[energon]] was discovered on an asteroid, but particularly ''dis''pleased when [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] returned with a [[Observer|small alien]]. After exhaustive tests by a violently coerced Cyclonus, positive results were found, and Galvatron rubbed his hands together in glee before sending out Ratbat to find more of the aliens. Instead, they discovered that the Autobots were also on the asteroid, and Galvatron was more than happy to start inflicting violence on the enemy rather than waste time on small organics. {{storylink|The Test (issue)|The Test}}

In search of slaves for the Decepticon energy research laboratory, Galvatron took [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] and [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] to attack the space station [[S.S. Exton 9]]. The Decepticons used their new [[suspension-ray beam]] to paralyze the humans, and sat back to wait for the containment ship to turn up. When they detected [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]] leaving the station, Galvatron ordered Ratbat to contact Cybertron for reinforcements. Unfortunately Cosmos' mission was a success, helping some children to return with the [[Prism of Power]]. Galvatron demanded the children surrender and turn over the Prism, threatening to kill them unless they complied, but Cosmos was able to distract him long enough for [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] to finish off Razorclaw and blast the Decepticon leader. {{storylink|Transformers in 3-D issue 2|Transformers in 3-D #2}}

Alerted to the existence of the Intergon Device, Galvatron led a strike force to [[Tau-Ursa]] and successfully seized the device from its inventor, [[Monitorus]], before razing the city to the ground. Building the device into the "[[Nullification Cannon]]", Galvatron used it to attack the Autobots' energon plant on Cybertron, rendering its contents useless. While Optimus Prime was distracted by [[Slugslinger (G1)|Slugslinger]], Galvatron left, announcing as he did so that the Autobots would now have no choice but to surrender. Returning to the ancient, burned-out destroyer which the Decepticons were using as a base, Galvatron was informed by the [[Clone (subgroup)|Clone]]s that the Autobots were searching for [[Metascan Alpha]], the planet of the [[Logicon]]s that also contained a bounty of energon. While he was ruminating about the implications, Galvatron was forcefully reminded by Lord [[Zarak (G1)|Zarak]] that the Nebulan now led the [[Decepticon]]s. A short time later, Optimus Prime attacked their location, fighting Galvatron. Before Galvatron could stop him, Scorponok swung a claw at the Autobot leader and struck the cannon instead, destroying it. {{storylink|The War Against the Destructons, Chapter 1 of 3}}

====''Timelines''====
Galvatron tasked [[Breakdown (G1)|Breakdown]] with finding the Destuctons' ancient structure known as the [[Maelstrom Fracture Obelisk]]. Eventually finding it, Breakdown was about to report its location when the Destructon known as [[Psychokhan]] attacked with his Psychospear, accidentally expelling Breakdown from the universe and into [[unspace|transwarp space]]. {{storylink|Breakdown (G1)#G1TimelinesBreakdown|TFSS Breakdown bio card}}

===St. Michael ''The Transformers'' Sticker Book===
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Galvatron captained a Decepticon ship, with the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] and [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] serving under him. They managed to shoot down the ship being captained by Ultra Magnus, which crash-landed on the planet [[Barrenikon]]. Galvatron and his crew brought their ship planet-side as well to finish off their opponents. Galvatron stayed aboard his ship during the mission, however, leaving the dirty work mostly to the Combaticons. You nonetheless encountered him in a few possible scenarios, where you had to sneak aboard the Decepticon ship in order to steal one of their power packs. {{storylink|The Transformers Sticker Book (St. Michael)|The Transformers Sticker Book}}

===''Beast Wars'' cartoon continuity===
====''Beast Wars'' cartoon====
Galvatron killed [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]. Knowledge of this event was later hidden away in protected archives by both the [[Maximal Elder]]s and [[Tripredacus Council]].

When Starscream's immortal [[spark]] traveled to prehistoric Earth and possessed [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]], the Decepticon claimed to the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] that he was killed trying to defend Galvatron from Unicron. [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]], having a better grasp of history than Starscream expected, later pointed out in private with Starscream that she knew that he was actually destroyed by Galvatron for being a traitor. {{storylink|Possession}}

====3H comics====
When Galvatron failed the Decepticons and the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]] ended, [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] turned his loyalties to the gangster [[Cryotek (Universe)|Cryotek]]. {{storylink|Wreckers: Finale Part II}}

Galvatron reverted to his old name and appearance at some point, as [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] was one of the legendary Autobots and Decepticons residing in [[J'nwan]]. {{storylink|Terminus (issue)|Terminus}}

====2006 IDW ''Beast Wars'' continuity====
By one account, Galvatron died on Cybertron circa [[2035]] after a final battle with Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Dawn of the Predacus}} Others say he was defeated by four Autobot warriors and buried under ice on [[Earth]], while according to some he was pulled into another universe by [[Unicron]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|Beast Wars Sourcebook Glossary}}

[[Galvatron (BWII)|A Predacon]] named himself after Galvatron. The paranoid [[Killer Punch]] believed that Galvatron was still active and plotting the destruction of the [[Maximal Imperium]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|Beast Wars Sourcebook #2}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
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Galvatron is a Decepticon leader that came after [[Megatron (G1)#Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity|Megatron]]. He had the power of [[Unicron/Generation 1#Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity|Unicron]] coursing through his circuits. He was profiled on [[Vector Sigma#Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity|Vector Sigma]].

Opinions on Galvatron varied. [[Cyclonus (G1)#Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity|Cyclonus]] saw him as the ideal Decepticon leader, lacking the weaknesses of the previous Decepticon leaders, and that he was unpredictable with guileful tactics and asymmetrical reasoning, while an anonymous Decepticon thought that Galvatron was insane, conceited, greedy and merciless and that he only cared about himself and not the Decepticon cause.

It is unknown if he is Megatron reincarnated. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye#Issue #2|Galvatron's ''More Than Meets The Eye'' profile}}
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===Dreamwave ''Armada'' continuity===
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====Ask Vector Prime====
Galvatron was created by [[Unicron]] from the body of a Megatron. Cyclonus and Scourge were created with him from the remains of Megatron's dead minions. They helped destroy their home reality and several more, before Cyclonus was decapitated by a Megatron attempting to defend his home universe. The [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] of this reality joined Galvatron's team, and they were eventually joined by [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] and [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/19}}

====Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic====
Galvatron and his four fellow heralds traveled into [[Aurex 402.24 Gamma|a new reality]] to prepare the way for Unicron's arrival. While the others defeated the Decepticon forces on Cybertron and took control of the [[space bridge]] Nexus, Galvatron was headed to [[Earth]] to track down [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]], a [[Mini-Con]] refugee from a Cybertron that Unicron had consumed. Over-Run was carrying the [[Mini-Con Matrix]], which contained the essence of all the Mini-Cons from his reality, and might be a means to defeat Unicron. When Galvatron arrived in [[San Francisco]], he was distracted by several Transformers on this planet, including [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]], [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]], and [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]], but easily bested them all. However, they managed to distract him long enough for Over-Run to escape. {{Storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 1 of 4}}

When the [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] of this reality launched his attack on the local Autobots on Earth, Galvatron arrived to destroy him, {{Storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 2 of 4}} declaring that he had killed "many" Megatrons in other alternate realities. Despite his putting up a valiant struggle, Megatron was pummeled within an inch of his life, but before Galvatron could finish him off, the [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Air Defense Mini-Con Team]] intervened, forming the mighty [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]]. This allowed Megatron to overwhelm and eventually destroy Galvatron. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 3 of 4}} The gloating Megatron subsequently hacked Galvatron's corpse to pieces. {{Storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 4 of 4}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
{{main|Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity}}
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An ancient Transformer warrior from the era predating the [[Thirteen]], Galvatron and his sibling [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Arcee]] were gladiators who joined [[The Fallen|Megatronus]] in his crusade against the other Primes. {{storylink|Origin Myths}} When the tribes collapsed into [[First Cybertronian Civil War|war]], Galvatron became the first non-Prime to kill a [[Prime (rank)|Prime]], slaughtering [[Nexus Prime]] and, ultimately, having a hand in ending the war with the guidance of [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]]. {{storylink|The Crucible}}

In the subsequent [[Golden Age]], Galvatron became one of [[Nova Prime]]'s closest friends and advisors. {{storylink|Primus: All Good Things|All Good Things}} He later served on the first ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'', part of Prime's dream of expanding Cybertronian domination throughout the cosmos. However, Galvatron and the crew were lost when he plunged the ship into the mysterious anomaly in the [[Benzuli Expanse]], a selfish act that killed the rest of the crew. Undead, Galvatron became the herald for Nova, now known as Nemesis Prime, ruler of the [[Dead Universe]]. As the only member of the crew who could survive the living universe for any length of time, he was sent to secure the inactive [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] {{storylink|Spotlight: Galvatron}} and to prevent any interference with their plans for Earth. {{storylink|The Transformers: Devastation|Devastation}}

Ultimately, however, he betrayed Nemesis Prime's plans for expansion, shooting him in the back to obtain the [[Darkness (G1)|Heart of Darkness]], which [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] let him have - along with a dip in a [[solar pool]]. {{storylink|Revelation (IDW)|Revelation}} Years later, he emerged, remade by the Darkness and raising an army to defeat the Dead Universe's controlling intelligence, [[D-Void]], {{storylink|The Transformers: Heart of Darkness|Heart of Darkness}} until discovering he was actually doing D-Void's bidding at his last, just after infecting [[Vector Sigma]] with the Heart of Darkness. As he died once more, Optimus Prime was forced to sacrifice the Matrix to undo his deluded acts. {{storylink|Chaos (IDW)|Chaos}}

It turned out he was merely sent back to the Dead Universe and reunited with Nova Prime. {{storylink|Dark Dawn: Dark Cybertron Chapter 1|Dark Dawn}} Now freed from D-Void's influence, Galvatron played a large role in the Dark Cybertron prophecy, even after Nova's death. When Megatron defected to the Autobots, {{storylink|...And the Damage Done: Dark Cybertron Finale|...And the Damage Done}} Galvatron took the opportunity to seize command of the Decepticons.

He led them back to Earth, where they forged an alliance against the Autobots with the [[Earth Defense Command]] for the goal of peace. {{storylink|Earthfall Part 2: Detonation Boulevard|Detonation Boulevard}} Galvatron however was playing a long game to seize control of the planet for himself. {{storylink|Conquerors Part 4: Perihelion|Perihelion}} He nearly claimed it {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 1: Once Upon a Time on Earth|Once Upon a Time on Earth}} twice in the span of a few days {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 5: As Above...So Below|As Above...So Below}} before he was executed by Optimus Prime in the upper atmosphere of [[Jupiter]]. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 6: No Fair Fights|No Fair Fights}}
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===''Universe'' toy bios===
At a time when the Decepticons were a scattered confederation of assassins and warlords, Galvatron arrived from parts unknown and quickly asserted his dominance. Crushing all who opposed him, he united the Decepticons into a powerful army "capable of threatening the entire universe". Rumors about his past were plentiful, but facts were hard to come by. Mostly the Decepticons simply cowered before his might, their fear preventing them from even ''thinking'' about following anyone else. Those few who dared to conceive otherwise, simply hoped that one day a rival would emerge who could best the tyrant. {{storylink|Galvatron (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|''Universe'' Galvatron toy bio}} Unicron programmed Cyclonus to be loyal only to Galvatron. {{storylink|Cyclonus (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|''Universe'' Cyclonus toy bio}}

===''Q-Robo Transformer''===
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===''Henkei! Henkei!'' pack-in manga===
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Upon being cornered with his supply of [[energon cube]]s by the Autobots, Megatron took a bite out of one cube, transforming into Galvatron, who easily pulverized the Autobots. Ironhide tried to come to the rescue, but his attempt to attack Galvatron with his blade only ended in it being caught between Galvatron's teeth. But as Galvatron was about to fire upon Ironhide, an explosion occurred, revealing a weakened Megatron, who was then subsequently attacked by Ironhide. {{storylink|Henkei! Henkei! volume 7}}

Once Megatron learned he had the ability to "power up" and become Galvatron, he later sought the chance to do this again by immersing himself in a pool of molten lava. [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]], accompanied by Starscream and [[Nightstick (G1)|Nightstick]], watched and gloated in anticipation of the re-emergence of their unstoppable leader. However, the Autobots arrived, and during the subsequent battle, the lava pool was shot and collapsed. Galvatron did emerge after all...but all he did was berate his defeated troops for having allowed him to be awoken too early, while Cyclonus weakly attempted to protest. {{storylink|Henkei! Henkei! volume 9}}
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===''Henkei! Henkei! Bun Bun'' manga===
[[File:Henkei8 enter galvatron.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.55|Holy ''freaking'' '''''yikes'''''.]]
Upon touching the [[Energon cube#Henkei! Henkei! Comic Bun Bun pack-in manga|Energon Cube]], Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and [[Wataru Hoshinoumi|Wataru]] were shown a vision of Galvatron. Optimus wondered if he was seeing Cybertron's history, unaware that it was a premonition of the future. {{storylink|Kingdom of Giants}}

Badly wounded in battle by [[Optimus Prime (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! Bun Bun manga|Optimus Prime]]'s energon [[sword]], the defeated and barely functional [[Megatron (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! Bun Bun manga|Megatron]] was carried from the battlefield by [[Cyclonus (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! Bun Bun manga|Cyclonus]]. Brought to a subterranean network of volcanic caves, Megatron was immersed in a "bath" of molten [[energon cube]]s to restore his strength. {{storylink|Time of Resurrection}} While Megatron was recuperating, [[Starscream (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! Bun Bun manga|Starscream]] led Optimus Prime and [[Bumblebee (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! Bun Bun manga|Bumblebee]] to his location, in hopes that they would destroy him so that he could take his throne. As Starscream and Cyclonus battled in the air, Prime approached Megatron, and without hesitation, plunged his energon [[sword]] into the Decepticon leader's chest and broke the blade off within his body. Megatron howled in pain and fury, and the energon cubes around him began to react, rising to whirl around him and surround his body with their glow. The maddened Megatron seized one of the cubes and bit into it deeply, causing a huge energon explosion. As the light from the blast faded, Megatron stood restored, renewed and reformatted... now, he was Galvatron! {{storylink|Creation! The New Emperor of Destruction!!}}

[[File:Henkei9 galvatron fires.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|Cue the "oh slag" moment.]]
The hulking, slavering form of Galvatron immediately lunged for Optimus Prime, displaying a strength far greater than Megatron ever had when he punched Prime so hard that he shattered his [[mouthplate]]. Before Galvatron could destroy the fallen Prime, he was attacked from above by Starscream, but easily shrugged off the treacherous Air Commander's attacks. After seizing Starscream and slamming him into the rocks below, Galvatron unleashed the power of his cannon and apparently obliterated Starscream with a single colossal shot. This distraction gave Prime the time he needed to recover, but when he charged at Galvatron with his [[energon-axe]], Galvatron countered it with a dagger-like blade of energy projected from his hand. Next, Galvatron used his cannon to collapse a chunk of the cavern ceiling, hoping to crush Prime, but when Prime evaded the debris by transforming to truck mode, Galvatron shifted to tank mode and pursued him, blasting all the way. Eventually, Galvatron caught up to Prime and pinned him against a wall...by which stage, the other Autobots had arrived to back their leader up! {{storylink|The Threat of Galvatron}} At first, the combined might of the Autobots seemed to be a match for Galvatron, but with terrifying ease, the reformatted Emperor of Destruction tore through their ranks, defeating each and every one of them. His foes bested, Galvatron then turned his attention to the Autobots' ally [[Wataru Hoshinoumi]], a human born with the power to control [[energon]]. Wataru used his powers to create a forcefield to keep himself safe from Galvatron, and another threat soon appeared to occupy Galvatron's attention: Starscream was not quite defeated yet! His body broken and crippled, Starscream still pressed his attack against his former leader, and Wataru leant him a hand, providing a forcefield and boosted weapon power. Before being taken down, Starscream was able to hit Galvatron with one well-placed power-shot, re-opening the gash Optimus had originally torn in Megatron's shoulder with his energon sword. Seeing an opening, Optimus repeated the tactic, thrusting his sword into the wound and tearing Galvatron wide open. The resulte was a catastrophic release of energy from Galvatron's body, which caused the caves to collapse. The Autobots were able to escape to safety, but all the Decepticons were buried. {{storylink|Revenge (Henkei)|Revenge}}

[[File:Henkei11 not dead yet.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.2|Is that how you treat someone after the first date?!]]
Although badly damaged, Cyclonus was able to survive the cave-in, and recovered the apparently-deceased body of Galvatron. After bringing the "corpse" back to the Decepticons' underwater base, Cyclonus discovered that Galvatron was not yet dead when the twisted cadaver of his leader lurched back into life and seized him about the throat, howling Optimus Prime's name...

[[File:Henkei12 galvatron possession.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Now he's copying his [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|subordinate]]. And they say mimicry is the highest form of flattery.]]
A little later, the Autobots were shocked to discover Galvatron going on a ''very'' public rampage in the middle of [[Hoshinochō]], and were forced to abandon any hope of hiding their presence from the humans in order to stop him. Even more of a monster than before and still bleeding destructive energy from his wound, Galvatron tore through both the human military and Autobot ranks, resisting even Wataru's boosted attacks. When Galvatron dived for the boy, Optimus Prime threw himself into his enemy's path, and Galvatron's claws smashed their way clean through Prime's chest, knocking the Autobot leader out. Unexpectedly, the Autobots' salvation was revealed by Galvatron's actions: Optimus Prime's [[Matrix of Leadership]] now stood revealed within his shattered chest. Responding to Wataru's powers, the Matrix surged to life and restored Prime, who struck Galvatron with an enormously powerful blow. As the Decepticon reeled, the energy bleeding from him shifted, and the Autobots discovered they were not fighting Galvatron at all, but Cyclonus...possessed by Galvatron's [[spark]]! {{storylink|A Nightmare, Once Again}}

[[File:Henkei12 galvatron lives.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Comes with power windows (not quite necessary), USB slot for the music collection (unless lacking a USB), adjustable seats with temperature settings (must have!), and the most important one: a cup holder for that wonderful (yet stolen) energon!]]
His true nature revealed, Galvatron unleashed the full extent of his bizarre powers, raking the cityscape with wild, unrestrained bolts of energy. Charging through the heart of the maelstrom, Prime summoned up the energy of the Matrix and struck Cyclonus' body with one almighty Matrix-powered punch. Cyclonus was atomized, and Galvatron's bodiless spirit flowed over Prime, dissipating into the ether.

The Autobots celebrated the apparent destruction of their eternal enemy, formally revealing themselves to the people of Earth and rounding up the remaining Decepticons hidden on the planet. Just as things seemed their brightest, Prime revealed the terrible truth: before disappearing, Galvatron's spark had revealed to him that he was not yet dead. In truth, before his rampage, Galvatron had his body placed in a small spaceship, which was then launched into space, on a course heading back to Cybertron. With a new group of Autobots appointed protectors of Earth, Prime and his team left the planet, hot on Galvatron's trail... {{storylink|To the Sea of Stars}}
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===''Henkei! Henkei! Transformers -Visualize-''===
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===''Mini Mayhem!''===
When Galvatron unleashed [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]], boasting that the gestal's combined animal strength was unparalleled, an ensemble of Battle Beasts stood united to prove him wrong. {{storylink|Mini Mayhem!}}

===''Timelines''===
After a [[Ultra Magnus (SG)|negative polarity Ultra Magnus]] instigated [[Invasion (issue)|multiversal chaos]] by destroying [[Primax 207.0 Epsilon]], two Galvatrons of unspecified universal streams were caught in the dimensional shockwaves as their universes were suddenly merged into one. {{storylink|Invasion: Epilogue}}

===''Kre-O'' cartoon===
[[File:Kreon Galvatron wallpaper.jpg|thumb|upright=1.8|You gotta wonder how all that insanity is kept in such a tiny body.]]
[[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]], Galvatron, and [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] were sent by [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] to rob the [[Autobot City Bank]]. In heavy disguise, they went in and got the drop on the bank tellers, only for [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], and [[Wheeljack (G1)#Kre-O cartoon|Wheeljack]] to turn up. The Decepticons called in [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]], who ripped the roof off the bank and disposed of the three Autobots, allowing the robbers to raid the vault of [[energon]]. {{storylink|Quest for Energon, Part 1}}

Later Galvatron operated the machine to help make Megatron a grilled cheese sandwich, but failed to spot Wheeljack and [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] sneaking onto the work site. When the interlopers were spotted, Galvatron and the other Kreons surrounded them, but they were merely a diversion. Moments later, the Decepticons were pelted with molten cheese and tied up in a net. {{storylink|Quest for Energon, Part 2}}

===''Kre-O'' online manga===
Megatron's ambition was to use [[Earth]]'s bricks to build a [[Grand Galvatron|planet-sized Galvatron-like body]] for himself. {{storylink|Megatron's Ambition!? The Solar Tower Is Built!}}

[[Knock Out (Prime)|Knock Out]] invented a helmet that would upgrade Megatron to make him stronger, when he put it on his head, he was transformed into Galvatron. Galvatron went a destructive rampage causing [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] to call the Autobots to stop him. In the end, the Autobots took his helmet off and he changed back into Megatron. But to [[Breakdown (WFC)|Breakdown]]'s horror, Knock Out starting creating more helmets for Megatron to try on. {{storylink|Enter the New Emperor of Destruction!? Stop Galvatron's Rampage!|Enter the New Emperor of Destruction!?}}

===''Transformers × Evangelion''===
Upon gaining the power of an [[Angel]] by possessing its body, Starscream mused about using his newfound power against Galvatron, but he first decided to get rid of Optimus Prime once and for all. {{storylink|Mode "Eva" chapter 4}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
Some time in the 21st century, Galvatron was born out of Megatron by the power of Unicron. {{storylink|Micro-Aggressions}} When the war spread to [[Nebulos]], Galvatron [[binary bonding|binary-bonded]] himself to a local [[Nebulan|Nebulon]] and slowly became addicted to the rush of power that came with the process. After the [[Scouring of Nebulos]] ended with the [[Human Confederacy]] limiting the Transformer war to a [[Allowed Zone|small region of space]], Galvatron realized that his "true" enemies were the humans. Seeking reinforcements to replace his army's ailing Nebulon Headmasters and Targetmasters, Galvatron ordered the Decepticons to the colony world of [[Master (planet)|Rebirth]] in the hopes of using the native [[Cyberdroid]]s as replacements.

The Decepticons joined with the [[Malignus (G1)|Malignus]] insurgency, and Galvatron bonded himself to a trio of Cyberdroid rebels. [[Nucleon (Generations)|Nucleon]], [[Clench (BWU)|Clench]], and [[Doomshot]] all pledged fealty to Galvatron, and together they became the first "Triple-Threat Master". The partnership proved powerful yet unpredictable; although it took years off of Galvatron's life, the effect of his Cyberdroids tempered his infamous mental state. After overthrowing the planet's ruling [[Optimus (faction)|Optimus]] triumvirate and renaming the planet "Master", the Autobots arrived and the war re-doubled. The Decepticons managed to hold their ground against the Autobot onslaught and force them into a retreat. With the Autobot forces licking their wounds, Galvatron turned his attention back to the human blockade. {{storylink|A Brush With Infamy–Prologue}}

Galvatron tried and failed to breach the Allowed Zone in a disastrous conflict known as the [[Great Push]]. {{storylink|Micro-Aggressions}} {{storylink|Intersectionality}} This almost doomed the Cybertronian species as the humans responded to Galvatron's invasion by practically ''halving'' the territory they allowed Cybertronians to possess. The [[Builder of Cybertron|Builder]]s' best scientists thus destroyed Galvatron by vivisecting him, turning his remains into the [[G-Virus]]. Thereafter, Galvatron became known as the worst Builder in history, taught to be reviled by the Maximals and Predacons.

Nonetheless, the G-Virus eventually infected one victim: the Builder guard [[Cop-Tur (G1)|Cop-Tur]], who was transformed into [[Galvatron (BWII)#Beast Wars: Uprising|a clone of Galvatron]], possessing the personality and memories of his progenitor. {{storylink|Micro-Aggressions}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
In [[Primax 185.0 Beta]], the Autobots launched the hugely successful [[S.T.A.R.S.]] program. Inspired, Galvatron restarted the research into the [[hypno-chip]]s, his scientists eventually developing the [[Decepto-Pack]]s, quasi-sentient backpacks that would enslave [[human]] beings. Galvatron sent his slaves to harvest Earth's resources for him, a task made easier by the Autobots' general unwillingness to fire on them, before he aggravated international tensions to the point of a nuclear strike. Harvesting the energy released from the bombing, Galvatron ordered his slaves to build him a fleet of [[Zod]] drones, using them to destroy the Autobots before he turned them against the galaxy.

With the Zod fleet, the [[Decepticon Empire]] conquered a sizeable portion of the [[Milky Way]] before they went to war with the [[Quintesson Pan Galactic Co-Prosperity Sphere]] and their [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcon]] hordes. The Quintessons put up enough of a resistance that Galvatron enacted a plan to transfer his very [[spark]] into the core of Cybertron, becoming "[[Grand Galvatron]]", so he could use his homeworld as the ultimate weapon against the [[alien]]s. As he was transferring his spark however, Galvatron was attacked by [[Ratchet (G1)|The Autobot]] and the [[Dreadnok]]s, who managed to destroy his spark at the cost of their lives. Though Galvatron perished, the Decepticon Empire lived on, continuing to fight the Quintessons for many more centuries. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/06/04}}

===''Titans Return'' marketing material===
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When the [[Titan Master]]s returned to contemporary civilization and joined the Autobot-Decepticon war, Galvatron, partnered with [[Nucleon (Generations)|Nucleon]], declared that the Decepticons would use the power of the Titan Masters to rule the universe. {{storylink|Titans Return: The Power of the Titan Masters}}

===''Transformers: All Spark''===
Watching the Transformers' war from afar, Galvatron was impressed that humans, who'd he once considered weak and useless, were proving their worth and lending their power to Autobots and Decepticons alike. He looked forward to seeing how things would turn out with so many strong warriors involved in the war. {{storylink|Looming Threat}}

===''Prime Wars Trilogy'' cartoons===
Megatron was once transformed into Galvatron by the power of [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]], though he reverted to his original identity at some point. While fighting Megatron, [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Cron]] would guess that some residue of Unicron remained in the Decepticon. {{storylink|Countdown (POTP)|Countdown}}
When the [[Matrix of Conquest|Matrix of Chaos]] was removed from Rodimus Cron, Unicron attempted to force it into Megatron, hoping to turn him back to Galvatron and make him his puppet. This was prevented when [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimal Optimus]] blasted them both with the [[Requiem Blaster (Megatronus)|Requiem Blaster]], destroying them. {{storylink|Saga's End}}
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor| [[Jason Marnocha]] (English), [[Ryūzaburō Ōtomo]] (Japanese)|[[Serge Biavan]] (French), [[Guilherme Lopes]] (Portuguese), [[Jorge García Insúa]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Carlos Segundo]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Lalit Agarwal]] (Hindi), [[Tobias Lelle]] (''Earthrise'', German)}}
[[File:Earthrise5BeholdGalvatron.jpg|thumb|300px|''Guess who's back! (back-back) Back again! (gain-gain)'']]

After a nearly endless war that resulted in the [[AllSpark]] parting from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] for good, {{storylink|Kingdom episode 1}} [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] killed [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], lamenting that they should've worked together. Afraid of the possibility of this occurring in the past, [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] enslaved Megatron, and reformatted him into a life of servitude as Galvatron. Megatron's reformatting was recorded at the end of the [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|''Voyager'' Golden Disk]], which Megatron used to record his every action during the Great War. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 5}} As the [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s died out, Galvatron and the Unicron-reborn Optimus Prime, known as [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]], were a constant threat to the [[Maximal]]s and [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] that emerged from the uninhabitable Cybertron. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 6}}

Seeking to prevent his slavery under Unicron, Galvatron travelled to the past via the [[Dead Universe]], {{storylink|Kingdom episode 6}} when the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'' entered the Dead Universe in pursuit of Optimus Prime within the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]''. Materializing in the bridge of the ''Nemesis'' before his past self, Galvatron was evasive of his true identity and intentions, frustrating Megatron. However, Galvatron was able to get his attention by asking him to destroy Optimus Prime and take the [[Matrix of Leadership]] for himself. After praising the Decepticon leader for not trusting him, Galvatron rekindled Megatron's memories of the gladiatorial pits where he rose in status using the power of his rage and hatred. When the ''Nemesis'' caught up with the ''Ark'', Galvatron taught Megatron to use the properties of the Dead Universe to transform his hate and rage into a tangible energy that he used to strike at the ''Ark''. However, the blast was blocked by a sacrificial [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]]. His plan foiled, Galvatron was painfully pulled back to his native time by Unicron, who promised to punish him severely for this transgression. Galvatron attempted to turn over the Golden Disk in another desperate chance to change the past, but it disappeared as he did. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 5}}

Galvatron appeared in a vision to Megatron, swearing to find a way to break free from Unicron. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 1}}. Galvatron snuck aboard The Ark after it had returned to Cybertron, and freed Megatron from the stasis field for 'the big finale'. Megatron accepted that Galvatron is his future self, and Galvatron soon explained his servitude to Unicron. Galvatron revealed he had freed Megatron to claim the Allspark for him, and use it to destroy Unicron, thus averting the destiny of slavery Megatron would endure otherwise. Galvatron and Megatron then travelled to join Nemesis Prime, who had the Allspark in his sights. Outside The Ark, Galvatron fought against the Autobots and Maximals, getting knocked down by Cheetor but overpowering him easily and throwing him aside. The two then fled the scene, leaving the Autobots and Maximals disorientated. Galvatron soon confronted Optimus Prime, revealing that he and Nemesis were waiting for them, in order to pull them from the Dead Universe and claim the Allspark. Galvatron informed Optimus that they were the result of Prime's removal of the Allspark, and failure to return it. However, before Galvatron could make a move, the combined forces of the Autobots, Decepticons, Maximals and Predacons arrived, all standing in solidarity against the forces of Unicron. Starscream requested Megatron side with them. Galvatron mocked the prospect, but soon reacted in disbelief as Megatron turned on him. Galvatron warned his past self that he would not be immune to Unicron. Nemesis then blasted Megatron, promoting the outbreak of battle. Galvatron stood his ground against the factions, easily defeating Predacon Megatron. Galvatron ordered Nemesis take the Allspark, though the Allspark soon deployed a defence of its own: the sparks of deceased transformers throughout the war. Both Galvatron and Nemesis charged at the spirts in rage, but before they could make impact: both vanished at the hands of the sparks.

They survived however, left stranded in space, yet not alone, as Unicron had found them once more. Unicron scolded them, but mused that their journey through the Dead Universe had given him 'ideas'. Unicron then initiated the reformatting process on the pair, pulling them into him as they screamed in agony. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 6}}
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material===
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In a possible destiny recorded on the ''Voyager'' Golden Disk, Megatron became Galvatron and wore the [[Matrix of Leadership]] chained around his neck. {{storylink|Source:Golden Disk destinies|''Kingdom'' Golden Disk cards}}

Closer than ever to reaching the Allspark, the Decepticons awakened after crash-landing on pre-Ice Age Earth. While battling the Autobots, both sides were joined by the [[Maximal]]s and [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s, their epic battle changing their combined destinies.

As the [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|''Voyager'' Golden Disk]] foretold, Galvatron's function was the future evolution of [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], and he [[trans-scan]]ned into a spacecraft. His [[Dark Energon]] and ultra [[fusion cannon]] were his powers and weapons, and his core traits were his obedience, jadedness, and menace. Galvatron's message from the future was that his past is the key to his liberation. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Kingdom|''Kingdom'' webpage}}<ref>[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/kingdom ''Kingdom'' webpage]</ref>
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==Commercial appearances==
*Galvatron, [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], and [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] were flying over a highway when they happened upon [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] carrying several Autobot troops in his car-carrier mode. Galvatron swore that their first encounter would also be their last, and the two teams began to duke it out. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Ultra Magnus and Galvatron|Ultra Magnus and Galvatron commercial}}
*Galvatron, Cyclonus, and Scourge were joined in battle against the Autobots by [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]]. Galvatron boasted that his new minion was a "one-robot-army," and listed off all of the Six-Changer's modes, taking advantage of Sixshot's "laser-pistol" mode to blast Rodimus Prime. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Sixshot|Sixshot commercial}}
*The [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] base was housing Galvatron when the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]] attacked it on a distant alien world. Galvatron rushed out of the base and ordered Scorponok to deal with the aggressors. After the Technobots combined into [[Computron (G1)|Computron]], Galvatron ordered Scorponok to transform to robot mode and destroy the Autobot combiner. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Computron and Scorponok|Technobots and Scorponok commercial}}
*Galvatron and Cyclonus met with their Decepticon agent [[Punch (G1)|Counterpunch]] in an isloated spot. There, Counterpunch handed Galvatron an Autobot device, and declared that Galvatron could definitely trust him... {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Punch and Clones|Punch/Counterpunch and Clones commercial}}
*While Galvatron continued to lead Scourge, his [[Sweep (G1)|Sweeps]], and numerous other Decepticons on attacks against the Autobots on Cybertron, special teams from both factions left the planet to expand the war to the planet [[Nebulos]]. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Headmaster comic book|Headmaster comic book commercial}}
*Galvatron's voice narrated a handful of commercials, including:
**The Decepticon [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Decepticon Headmasters|Decepticon Headmasters commercial}}
**The [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]] {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Targetmasters|Targetmasters commercial}}
**The [[Duocon]]s and [[Throttlebot]]s {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Duocons and Throttlebots|Duocons and Throttlebots commercial}}
**The "small" [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]]. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Small Headmasters|Small Headmasters commercial}}

==Controversy over identity==
[[File:MarvelUK-202.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Yeah, this'll ''really'' help with the whole insanity thing.]]
{{bigquote|Well, they were the same guy.|[[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]'s thoughts on the subject|"[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1]]"}}
As the above media summaries show, Galvatron has had wildly differing origins across numerous continuities. Some of this was the result of Galvatron's "intended" identity, popularized in the 1986 movie, having not been known in advance by all the creators of all the international franchise branches at once. However, other cases represent later creators deliberately starting from scratch. Since the conceptual existence of multiple dimensional variants of Galvatron predates — by about 17 years — the development of multiple dimensions of Transformers storytelling within a [[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)|multiverse]], it can be especially hard to neatly separate all his appearances into "main" and "peripheral" storylines / personifications.

Even when focusing strictly on Galvatron's most well-known incarnation — the G1 animated series — there has been considerable debate through the years. Some fans believe Galvatron is a psychologically distinct and discontinuous entity from Megatron, almost, or equally, as much as [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] and [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]], who demonstrate no continuity of memory or personality with their former Decepticon selves. This remains a topic of heated debate in some circles, in spite of a fairly unambiguous canon.

===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
In the Generation 1 cartoon continuity, Galvatron evidently still self-identifies as being the same person as Megatron, albeit with greater power and a new name. Although not seen to be making a point of revealing this former identity to his troops at large, Galvatron makes his sense of self clear when Starscream asks "Megatron? Is that you?" to which he replies, "Here's a hint", before obliterating him. Later in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' when Galvatron is poised to crush [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]]'s neck, he boasts: "First Prime, then Ultra Magnus, and now you. It's a pity you Autobots die so easily, or I might have a sense of satisfaction now." Again, Galvatron is obviously speaking with no sense of discontinuity of identity or personality as he refers to past and current acts as both Megatron and Galvatron without qualification or distinction. Some might contrast this statement with his earlier line, "I, Galvatron, shall crush you, just as Megatron crushed Prime", interpreting that such a statement implies a disconnect from his former life.

Early story notes for the movie state that Galvatron is "''a deadlier version of Megatron. Less bluster, more ruthless action''". Further, in an early draft of the script, Galvatron reveals his "true" name—Megatron—to Hot Rod at the film's climax, with the implication that Megatron has merely been playing along with Ingestor's (the early version of Unicron) plans and has only pretended to be his willing servant, while in fact retaining his original identity and plans for conquest. The final version of the film leaves this a bit more ambiguous. Although, as noted, it seems fairly clear in the film that Megatron is playing the role of "Galvatron" that has been imposed upon him (even for his own troops) until such time as he can betray Unicron.

At TFCon 2016, when [[Flint Dille]] was asked if Galvatron was meant to "retain the memories of Megatron" after his [[reformatting]] by Unicron, Dille (who seemed confused by the question) replied that Galvatron *does* still see himself as Megatron and that the Unicron-Galvatron relationship is a parallel of the Megatron-Starscream relationship. [https://groups.google.com/d/msg/alt.toys.transformers/x4aHakN0KJA/PfzDhd8aCgAJ TFCon 2016 Report- Flint Dille revelations and other tidbits]

During season three, Galvatron makes little or no further references to his past life as Megatron. Upon meeting the resurrected Optimus Prime in "The Return of Optimus Prime", however, Galvatron behaves as though simply picking up where he left off with his old nemesis from his Megatron days, as does Prime, saying that he knows Galvatron "all too well". This indicates that the Autobot leader is capable of recognising his former adversary despite the change in name and appearance. Furthermore, in "Five Faces of Darkness", Astrotrain states that Megatron and Galvatron are "the same guy", implying that the other Decepticons (or, at the very least, Astrotrain) figured out what was going on or were simply always aware of Galvatron's identity.

Despite all that, a memorial of Megatron can be seen prominently in the [[Decepticon Crypt]] in "[[Starscream's Ghost]]", implying that the Decepticons who built it considered Megatron to be dead. This could possibly be explained by presuming the Decepticons built the marker before Galvatron returned and seized command, though their window of opportunity to do so was rather slim.

===Japanese fiction===
[[File:EarlyGalvatronTVMagazine1.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|I hope you enjoyed that shining wizard, Magnus, because it's a very long way down.]]
Early advertisements for the Galvatron toy presented the character as an altogether separate being from Megatron, and in some cases, even being Megatron's ''underling''. The second "[[Scramble City (diorama)|Scramble City]]" OVA was a remake of the original animated version, albeit including the Galvatron toy for promotion. Galvatron appears to fight his nemesis, Ultra Magnus, as Megatron barks orders from the background. This is likely due to Takara wishing to advertise the toy as quickly as possible, without full knowledge of the character's history. To maintain Galvatron's mystique, he was given the function of "City Commander", with no indication that he was an upgraded Megatron. Continuing this trend of unintentional disassociation, very early promotional artwork featured in ''[[TV Magazine]]'' and ''[[Comic Bom Bom]]'' also presented Galvatron as a separate character.

However, this era was very short-lived. In all official Japanese fiction, including the [[manga]] and the Japanese-exclusive cartoons, Galvatron is locked in as an upgrade of Megatron. A [[retcon]] was created by writer [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] for [[e-HOBBY]] in order to explain away the bizarreness of some of these early [[story page]]s, detailing that the Galvatron seen there was actually a dimension-travelling [[Galvatron II]].

===Marvel Comics continuity===
{{bigquote|Not '''like''' Megatron—'''I AM MEGATRON!'''|[[Galvatron (G1)#Galvatron I|A particular Galvatron]] shares his thoughts on the matter|"[[Target: 2006]]"}}
In the US and UK Marvel comics, the various time-hopping Galvatrons all demonstrate an awareness of having previously been Megatron with no strong indicators of a break in psychological identification. The closest that these Galvatrons come to identity crisis are incidents in which a time-displaced Galvatron is confronted by Megatrons (or copies thereof) and does battle with his former self. Although in these instances Galvatron experiences trains of thought that suggest he sees Megatron as a separate being and/or the source of his madness that needs to be destroyed, these are not the musings of a calm, rational mind. In these instances, Galvatron is in the grips of a psychotic episode, which he generally snaps out of by realising that he and his opponent are indeed the same person.

However, things are complicated by many appearances by Megatron being retconned as a ''clone'' of Megatron. There was no hint the clone was a clone until "[[Two Megatrons!]]", so naturally "Megatron" and Galvatron were written as being past and future versions of themselves. Galvatron even remembers events that happened ''to the clone'', and the clone [[The Fall and Rise of the Decepticon Empire.|goes on]] to plot his schemes under the knowledge that he will become Galvatron one day. The memories do not fit with Galvatron's known backstory ''at all''. ([http://www.tf.to2k.co.uk/fiction/whogalvatron.html One theory] is that ''this'' Galvatron wasn't the same one as in "Target: 2006" but a different one formed from the clone.)

A possible explanation for why (any version of) Galvatron retains psychological continuity with Megatron, while his fellow Unicron-creations do not, may be that [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]], et al. were apparently already dead or in total stasis lock at the time of their reformatting, and thus it is widely speculated that only their bodies were used to create Cyclonus and company. Whether this indicates that they retained their life-essences and merely suffered total mind-wipes (either as the result of recent death or by Unicron's doing), or if Unicron actually infused their reformatted bodies with new life-forces is unknown. (On the other hand, none of the other Unicron-created Decepticons have faced their past selves or deeds the way Galvatron has.) Megatron, by comparison, was clearly alive and awake at the time of his reformatting and struck a bargain with Unicron for "a new body", a deal which implied that his mind would remain his own.

==Games==
===''Transformers: The Headmasters''===
When the Decepticons captured some of the Autobots' greatest warriors, Galvatron and [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] stood guard over [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] and [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] on Cybertron. They were defeated and their prisoners were rescued by [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] and the other freed Autobots. {{storylink|Transformers: The Headmasters (video game)|Transformers: The Headmasters}}

===''The Transformers'' (PS2)===
[[File:TF PS2 Galvatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
{{voiceactor|[[Jeff Manning]] (English)}}

Galvatron appeared in a valley where the Autobots had detected an SOS signal. He materialized in front of the Autobots and mistakenly believed that the Rodimus Prime was among them. He berated Rodimus for thinking that he could vanish and get help from the Autobots of the current time period. He then realized his mistake and was momentarily startled by the sight of Optimus Prime before realizing that Optimus was not killed yet in this time period. He introduced himself to the Autobots and then contemplated aloud if he should say that is was nice to meet them before realizing that he already knew Optimus very well. Galvatron decided to fight Optimus, deciding that Rodimus was a worthless opponent, and warned Optimus that he would feel the power of the future Decepticons. He summoned his troops and charged the Autobot squad. The Autobots severely damaged Galvatron, but this only angered him. Galvatron transformed to his turret form and blasted the Autobots, disorientating them. Galvatron decided to use this chance to flee and commanded his forces to retreat. {{storylink|The Transformers (PS2)|The Transformers}}

===''Transformers Legends''===
After Megatron was reborn as Galvatron in [[Unicron]]'s maw, he gatecrashed [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]'s coronation and blasted the Air Commander into dust. {{storylink|The Coronation of Starscream}} He would also later aid Unicron when the planet-eater attacked [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|'Til All Are One (Legends)|'Til All Are One}} Retaking control of the Decepticon army from Starscream, he led them in an assault on the Autobots, which was ultimately defeated by [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus]] and his team. {{storylink|All Hail Galvatron}} Desperate to turn the tide of the battle, Galvatron summoned [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]. With the giant's help, the Decepticons successfully pushed further into Autobot territory, despite the Autobots fielding [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. {{storylink|The Colossus War}} Following Unicron's destruction, Galvatron ended up on the planet [[Krull]]. [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] managed to find him, and he destroyed the planet as they left. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness: Part 1}} Returning to Chaar, he found his army gone, aligned with the [[Quintesson]]s, but managed to find and reclaim them. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness: Part 2}} He soon struck a deal with the Quintessons and attacked Cybertron for them, but following an attempt by them to destroy all Transformers with an ancient device, Galvatron was prevented from shooting Rodimus Prime by [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]]. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness: Part 3}}

Galvatron led his Decepticon troops into an assault that forced a small group of Autobots into taking cover within the [[Autobot Mausoleum]]. {{storylink|Dark Awakening (Legends)|Dark Awakening}} Thanks to Unicron, Galvatron was unexpectedly plunged back in time, and immediately encountered [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] and Megatron, who had been fused together. Joined by other Decepticons from the era, Galvatron attacked the pair, but was sent into a retreat by [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] and other Autobots who arrived. {{storylink|Savage Circle}} With Galvatron's abuse of his men causing dissent in the ranks, [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] and [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] took him to the planet of the [[Torkuli]] for treatment, however the treatment proved ineffective, and the pair had to flee as Galvatron destroyed the planet. {{storylink|Web World}}

Galvatron was tricked by the Quintessons into attacking the location where slumbered the Trans-Organics and the Dweller, deep within Cybertron. Oblivious to what he was about to unleash, Galvatron destroyed the facility located at the Quintessons' false coordinates, prompting Wreck-Gar and Ultra Magnus to intercept him and his troops. During the battle that ensued between both Cybertronian factions and the Quintessons' ancient creations, Galvatron was too consumed by his own rage to look after his own troops, and attacked the Autobots despite the threat that the Dweller presented. Despite this, both factions were able to escape eventually, and rocketed back to their respective bases. {{storylink|Dweller in the Depths (Legends)|Dweller in the Depths}}

Galvatron attempted to gain control of a new experimental space bridge, only to be met by the opposition of Rodimus and his troops. All nearby combatants were sent hurtling back in time when a stray shot hit the device. Finding himself at the time before Cybertron's creation, Galvatron witnessed Primus and Unicron in their midst of an epic battle. In a fit of madness, Galvatron joined forces with Unicron, despite the latter's victory meaning he would be wiped from existence. Primus triumphed thanks to the help of the Autobots, and all time-displaced combatants were sent back to their proper place in the timestream by Primus. {{storylink|Battle of the Brothers}}

From somewhere in time and space, Galvatron observed the battle on Cybertron between [[Nova Prime]] and Nemesis Prime, a dark future version of Nova. Though unclear events, Galvatron found himself defeated by Nemesis Prime. {{storylink|Prime Evil}}

===''Angry Birds Transformers''===
{{main|Corporal Pig#As Galvatron}}
Galvatron appears as one of the first unlockable characters. He is portrayed by Corporal Pig. He also comes in an [[Corporal Pig#As Energon Galvatron|Energon version]]. {{storylink|Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Galvatron-(G1).jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|I am the original Galvatron! I am the best!]]
Galvatron participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He appeared in three different bodies, all in the "Galvatron" event:
*''Galvatron (G1)'' - This Epic Character could be recruited by collecting 500 units of Cybermetal, 250 units of Transmetal, and 50 cores of this character.
*''Galvatron v1 (Gen)'' — This Super Rare character was available as a reward in the "Galvatron" event.
*''Galvatron v2 (Gen)'' — This Super Rare character could be recruited by collecting 250 units of Cybermetal, 75 units of Transmetal, 35 event cores, and 10 cores of this character. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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[[File:Battle-Tactics-Galvatron-v2-(Gen).jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Nonsense, you inferior fools! ''I'' am the original Galvatron!]]
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===''Transformers: Frontiers''===
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===''Transformers Operation Omega''===
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[file:TransformersEarthWarsGalvatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.75| YOU ARE ALL FOOLS!!! I am the original Galvatron!!! No one is better than me!!]]

When Galvatron was brought through the Space Bridge, [[Luca]] found him creepy yet familiar. Galvatron stated that he was stranded in a backwater era, and had to remind Cyclonus that they had to tread carefully, lest they be wiped from existence. After reassuring Scourge and Cyclonus that Starscream and Ultra Magnus would be taken care of, he commanded them to continue repairing a Time Portal. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Galvatron arrival}}

Megatron was wary of this possible rival, so he had Shockwave keep an eye on him. Starscream was also interested in observing and testing this "Galvatron"; seeing that [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] followed Galvatron to Earth, he set up a trap for Ultra Magnus to face Galvatron, which he didn't fall for. Megatron finally had a confrontation with Galvatron, and they came to agree that they thought alike, and they both blasted Starscream out of the sky. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Galvatron Research}}

*'''Class''': Special
*'''Lowest Star Rating''': 2 star
*'''Speed:''' 2
*'''Weapons''': Galvatron blasts the target in his sight repeatedly with his Particle Cannon at a medium range.
*'''Ability: Fusion Beam''': Blast a distant target dealing massive damage to the designated target and everything in line around it.
**'''Cost:''' 7 ability points +3 for reuses.
**'''Range:''' 16

[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:galvatron Galvatron at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]

Galvatron is one of those few characters that says ''many'' unique quotes while walking around the base:
*"I am GALVATRON!"
*"Come out, Autobots! We all must die sometime."
*"It's a pity Autobots die so easily, or I might have a a sense of satisfaction now!"
*"Will anyone else attempt to fill in their shoes?"
*"Fortunately, your purposes coincide with mine... for the moment."
*"You'll do my bidding, or taste my wrath!"
*"Cybertron and all its moons belong to me!"
*"Soon all shall be one - under Galvatron's rule!"
*"I, Galvatron, will crush you just as Megatron crushed Prime!"
*And finally, a crazy "RAAAAAGGHH!"

===''Transformers: Forged to Fight''===
[[File:Galvatron-Forged to Fight.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|FOOLS! Galvatron can be in any game he wants!]]
Galvatron arrived on New Quintessa and started to wreak havoc. After Ramjet and Motormaster failed him, he promptly executed them for their failure.
{{storylink|Transformers: Forged to Fight|Galvatron Rising}}

There are a few of him running around, some of which actually join the Commander! {{storylink|Transformers: Forged to Fight}}

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==Toys==
{{main|Galvatron (G1)/toys}}

==Merchandise==
{{main|Galvatron (G1)/toys#Merchandise}}

==Notes==
[[File:FriedmanAuctionGalvatronModelEdit.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
[[File:DiamondStickerbookGalvagun.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Why can't I see the sailboat???]]
[[File:Wrecking Havoc Galvatron is a tiny gun.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb]]
*Galvatron's design went through at least seven versions, with the final version being a simplified version of one depicting Galvatron as having mostly exposed mechanical components.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20071227085731/http://hometown.aol.com/kuest12/grp.html The Making of the Transformers Visual Universe: Galvatron, Rodimus Prime]</ref> When asked about Galvatron's design in an interview, [[Floro Dery]]'s reply was, "But about Galvatron, my inspiration for him are those 'stupid people'."<ref>[http://transformersph.blogspot.com/2007/06/interview-with-floro-dery.html TransFormers Philippines: Interview With Floro Dery]</ref> ...Ooookay.
*In 2010, a set of Galvatron's original color models from ''The Transformers: The Movie'' went up for sale on Heritage Auctions, sold from [[Ron Friedman|Ron Friedman's]] collection of [[Sunbow Productions]] materials. This model depicted Galvatron with his earlier, more Megatron-ish head design, and showed his cannon as being grey in color.
*According to the 1986 [[Diamond]] ''Transformers: The Movie'' stickerbook, Galvatron transforms into "a Galvagun". The sentence describing this is phrased somewhat oddly, and seems to insinuate that a "Galvagun" is a kind of common object. Of course, it '''is''' just a stickerbook...
*Galvatron's toy's [[instructions|instruction sheet]] names the big orange weapon a "laser" which, according to the toy [[bio]], "emits chemically-produced, direct-current electricity". While this is a rather strange thing for a laser to do, it is a neat pun on his name. A ''{{w|galvanic cell}}'', named after {{w|Luigi Galvani}}, is a certain type of chemical voltage source. Though Galvatron's toy's batteries are not galvanic cells, they do produce DC electricity chemically, making his toy one of the more fiction-accurate in the original toyline.
*Just as Megatron's [[fusion cannon]] was sometimes shown in commercials to have a handle, Galvatron's cannon had a trigger on at least one occasion (during "[[The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2]]"). Galvatron apparently doesn't need to ''use'' the trigger; however, several times in season three, he behaved as if he was holding his cannon with his fist vertically, rather than horizontally, while having one finger in front of the others... go figure.
*The Galvatron toy's gun mode's only fictional appearances were in the UK comics "[[Target: 2006]]" and "[[Wrecking Havoc]]", which featured it as a shrunken, human-scaled weapon, and a form that he assumed merely so that he could easily be conveyed by other parties, but never wielded as a weapon. It was also referenced in Dreamwave's ''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'' profile of Galvatron, which [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] describes as a weapon "none are worthy to wield".
*The UK comics generally referred to Galvatron's big orange weapon as a [[Particle cannon|particle (or particle-accelerator) cannon]], in comparison to Megatron's fusion cannon. That seems to jibe with the DC-electricity laser description above. The 2008 ''Universe'' Galvatron toy has a "firing particle cannon" callout on the packaging, adding weight to that being the correct name of the weapon.
*Marvel UK artist [[Lee Sullivan]] based his rendition of Galvatron on actor Jack Nicholson!<ref>[http://leesullivanart.co.uk/LEE/transformers.htm Lee Sullivan Art]</ref>
*The brand director in 1989 who had to approve Transformers comics content, [[Vincent D'Alleva|Vinnie D'Alleva]], was the victim of an [[April Fools' Day]] joke when he was given a story draft and cover layout featuring Galvatron "killing people and eating sheep!" ... that seems pretty plausible, actually.<ref>[http://obscuretf.com/hhk/BC04interviews.html Botcon 2004 Interview with Vinnie D'Alleva], p2</ref>
*The description for the Kingdom Galvatron toy refers to his alt-mode as a "Galactic cannon".
* Galvatron's "card" on Hasbro's official website for "Kingdom" refers to his weapon as an "ultra fusion cannon" instead of a particle cannon. They also refer to his alt-mode as a spacecraft so take it as seriously as you will. [https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/kingdom]

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Galvatron''' (ガルバトロン ''Garubatoron'')
*''Mandarin'' '''Galva Wáng''' (Taiwan, 加博王 ''Jiābó Wáng'', "King Galva"), '''Jīng Pò Tīan''' (China, 惊破天, "Sky-breaking Awe")
*''Russian:'' '''Galvatron''' (Гальватрон)
*''Spanish:'' '''Galvatrón''' (Latin America), '''Zan Rás'''<ref>Used in early Spanish-dubbed episodes of ''The Headmasters'', this name seems based on/intended to be "[[Deathsaurus (Victory)|Deszaras]]".</ref>
*''Ukrainian:'' '''Galvatron''' (Гальватрон)

==External links==
*[http://www.tf.to2k.co.uk/fiction/whogalvatron.html ''Who Was Galvatron?'' at Transformers Omniverse]

==References==
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Barricade (IDW)

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:''Barricade is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[2005 IDW continuity|2005 IDW portion]] the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:Evergreen-Barricade-music-video.jpg|thumb|270px|''If you drive too fast he'll eat your face'' 
''Pass him on the left he'll eat your face'' 
''And if you talk back he will eat what's left of your face'']]

'''Barricade''' is a police officer. Though aggressive, violent, unpleasant, and probably ''thoroughly'' corrupt, he does have a certain sense of honor and pride in his role as a peacekeeper... though he interprets that job description rather loosely.

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==Fiction==
===2005 IDW continuity===
{{note|The Barricade who appears in Phase 2 of the [[2005 IDW continuity]] is a composite of the police car Barricade and the [[Barricade (G1)|Micromaster Barricade]].}}

[[File:ForeverIsALongTimeComing-Barricade.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.3|#ADAB]]
Barricade was a Decepticon police officer who settled on [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]]'s post-war Cybertron to rebuild a peaceful society, though unlike others he refused to join the [[NAIL|neutrals]] out of faith in the true Decepticon cause—equality. {{storylink|The Killing Jar (issue)|The Killing Jar}} Despite this, he wasn't above 'collecting' pre-war [[shanix]] on the side. {{storylink|The Transformers: Redemption|Redemption}}

He participated in the investigation of the murders of [[Wilder (Masterforce)|Wilder]], [[Brisko]], and [[Treadshot (IDW)|Treadshot]], stressing that the victims were ''Cybertronians'' and not just some "'Cons", though Starscream thought it unimportant and advised him to take it easy with the investigation. {{storylink|City of Steel (issue)|City of Steel}} After three more Decepticons were found dead, Barricade recognized one of the victims as [[Stratotronic]], leading the investigation onward to [[Gutcruncher (G1)|Gutcruncher]]. {{storylink|Fight or Flee (issue)|Fight or Flee}} Following the fiery death of Gutcruncher and even more Decepticons, Barricade joined [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]], [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]] and the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] in apprehending the primary suspects, the [[Firecon]]s. {{storylink|Quest for Fire}}

[[File:Redemption BarricadeSwiftShanix.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.5|"I don't get it, Barry. You're a millionaire, and you've got all the babes you want! Why aren't you living it up in your palace in Europe?"{{-}} "Well...let's just say I...hate crime."]]
The Firecons were proven innocent and Barricade went on to help investigate a ''fourth'' murder scene. This time, Starscream ordered him to gather a crew and raze buildings in the Decepticon ghetto in hopes of getting someone to squeal, but he rejected the order, refusing to turn on his fellow Decepticons, an act that earned him praise from [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]]. {{storylink|The Killing Jar (issue)|The Killing Jar}} Barricade then helped Prime with his plan to lure out the killer by using the Dinobots as bait, dropping the Autobot team through a trap door to keep them out of danger. {{storylink|Forever Is a Long Time Coming (issue)|Forever Is a Long Time Coming}}

Following Cybertron's newfound alliance with [[Caminus (planet)|Caminus]], Barricade got into a relationship with the Camien [[Swift (G1)|Swift]], and together with [[Strafe (IDW)|Strafe]] they made plans to transport a truckload of Camien [[spark]]s to [[Alyon]] where they could grow. Not wanting bigshots like Starscream or Optimus Prime to learn of their plan, Barricade instead approached [[Slag (G1)|Slug]], whom he'd recently arrested, and offered him pay in exchange for aid from the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]]. He didn't trust Slug enough to tell him what the mission was for and thus the Dinobots, who assumed he was entirely corrupt after learning where their pay would be coming from, planned to snitch on him to the [[Badgeless]]; he'd likely die and they'd get a briefcase of dirty [[Shanix]] anyway! (Slug changed that plan after learning what the ''real'' cause was)

[[File:Redemption BarricadeCarMode.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.5|Not a fan of hickeys, we suppose.]]
The journey was long and hazardous, the travelers being menaced by Badgeless, [[Sweep (G1)|Sweeps]], and mutated [[turbofox]]es, but Slug always urged the others to keep moving, eventually causing Barricade to realize he knew what the secret shipment really was. Moved by Slug's unexpected compassion, he promised to carry on... only to be cut down by [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]], who sought to destroy the sparks. As he lay bisected, he apologized to Swift for his failure before Bludgeon ignited the truck's fuel, destroying both Barricade and the sparks.

To everyone's surprise, Alyon already ''had'' a field of sparks forming naturally and by inadvertently bringing everyone over to stop Bludgeon desecrating it, Barricade had succeeded. Slug was pretty sure Barricade would have been glad to die for that. Afterwards, Slug told Swift that when the Badgeless came back, she should tell them that they'd kidnapped her and Barricade and that the cop had "died protecting Cybertron". {{storylink|The Transformers: Redemption|Redemption}}

Swift would later join the Decepticons on the strength of Barricade's rose-tinted explanations of the cause. {{storylink|New Worlds Order}} This would not last however, as she soon learned Barricade's attitude was far from the norm for a modern Decepticon. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 6: Unforgivable}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[The World In Your Eyes Part Four|''Transformers'' #4]]}}
[[File:TheCracksBeneathYourFeetPart3 BarricadeBee.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.0|It's [[2007]] all over again.]]
Barricade was a member of Cybertron's [[Security Operations]]; in the days that followed [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]]'s murder, Barricade and [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] were tasked with tracking possible members of [[The Rise]]. {{storylink|The World In Your Eyes Part Three}} Barricade resented being called away from this task to provide additional security at a forging ceremony at the [[Pyramid (Cybertron)|Pyramid]] in [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], and encountered [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] breaking up a scuffle. When Bumblebee's ward [[Rubble]] offered his assistance in regards to the Brainstorm investigation, an irritated Prowl told the two to leave. Barricade demeaned them after they departed, but Prowl told his colleague to cut the pair some slack. {{storylink|The World In Your Eyes Part Four}}

Prowl, however, was not aware that Barricade himself had ties to the controversial [[Decepticon|Ascenticon]] faction. When Prowl and his subordinates began combing the Iaconian underworld for news regarding a [[Voin]] who had, apparently witnessed Brainstorm's murder and possessed incriminating information on Brainstorm's killer, it was Barricade who first learned of the Voin's whereabouts from the black market dealer [[Headlock (G1)|Headlock]]. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Three}} In short order, Barricade passed this knowledge along to the Ascenticon [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], who, in turn, got in touch with [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], clandestine leader of [[The Rise]], to eliminate this loose end. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Five}} However, the operation quickly went south, as Shockwave's hitman, the notoriously unstable [[Quake (G1)|Quake]], not only killed the Voin, but also Rubble. {{storylink|The World In Your Eyes Part Five}} Realizing that he would soon be found out, Barricade abandoned Security Operations in favor of a new life in the [[Ascenticon Guard]]. The undercover Bumblebee was shocked to see him being recruited with none of the troubles he had gone through to get in. Barricade shrugged this off as simply having more desirable qualities to the Guard than Bumblebee did. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Three}} When Prowl figured out that Barricade had double-crossed him, the Ascenticon Guard and Security Operations engaged in a standoff outside of Ascenticon Headquarters—a standoff that lasted until Shockwave was able to orchestrate a phony "attack" that ended with Barricade being "kidnapped" by [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] and safely extricated. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Five}}

When reporting in to [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Orion Pax]] and [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]], Bumblebee learned that Barricade was partially responsible for Rubble's murder, infuriating him. After Barricade had relocated to one of The Rise's secret bunkers, [[Flamewar (G1)|Flamewar]] played a prank on him by directing him to the wrong personal quarters. He ended up entering [[Shadow Striker (G1)|Shadow Striker]]'s room and was promptly and forcefully ejected by her, much to Flamewar's amusement. {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part Three}}
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material===
[[File:Siege-Barricade-art.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.6]]
On Cybertron, Barricade was a [[Insignia/War for Cybertron Trilogy|Ground Force Infantry Sergeant]], whose function was an enforcer. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Siege|''Siege'' webpage}}<ref>[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/siege ''Siege'' website]</ref> During the final days of the war for Cybertron, Barricade was dispatched to the chaotic debris that was once [[Praxus]]. {{storylink|Source:Teletraan1 Data Files|''Siege'' Teletraan1 Data Files}}

With Cybertron's fate sealed and the Autobots gone, the Decepticons followed them closely through space aboard the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'' in pursuit of the [[AllSpark]]. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Earthrise|''Earthrise'' webpage}}<ref>[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/earthrise ''Earthrise'' website]</ref> In the midst of their mission, [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] discovered that ''Nemesis'' crewmember Counterpunch was actually an Autobot double agent named [[Punch (G1)|Punch]]. Once his identity was discovered, Punch escaped the ''Nemesis'' in an escape pod and made his way to the nearby Disaster Planet, [[Master (planet)|Dominus]]. Megatron, in retaliation, sent Barricade to hunt him down. When Barricade arrived on the planet, his search became troublesome, as he was faced with the planet's disastrous weather conditions. {{Storylink|War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Dominus Criminal Pursuit marketing material}}<ref>[https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-F1144-Trans-Fall-3/dp/B0855748HF Dominus Criminal Pursuit on Amazon]</ref>

Closer than ever to reaching the AllSpark, the Decepticons awakened after crash-landing on pre-[[Ice Age]] [[Earth]]. While battling the Autobots, both sides were joined by the [[Maximal]]s and [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s, their epic battle changing their combined destinies.

During this period, Barricade [[trans-scan]]ned into a police car. His speed and punisher cannon were his powers and weapons, and his core traits were his ruthlessness, single-mindedness, and brashness. Barricade's message from the future was that he will need to accept orders from a [[Megatron (BW)|new commander]]. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Kingdom|''Kingdom'' webpage}}<ref>[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/kingdom ''Kingdom'' webpage]</ref>
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Alexander Dilallo]] (English), [[Hinata Tadokoro]] (Japanese)|[[Michael Aragones]] (French), [[Mario Klischies]] (German), [[Mauro Horta]] (Portuguese), [[Gerardo García]] (Latin-American Spanish)}}
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Siege episode 2}} {{storylink|Siege episode 3}} {{storylink|Siege episode 4}}}}

Barricade joined the Decepticon assault on the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]''. Megatron learned that Optimus Prime had the [[AllSpark]] and set out after him with Barricade as company. He was later part of the assault team Megatron assembled to stop Optimus Prime and [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] from delivering the AllSpark, though both Autobots were able to vesper the blockade. {{storylink|Siege episode 6}} Barricade was present at the arena where [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] had been harvesting sparks for Project [[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]], and assisted by forcing [[Shamble]] to undergo the fatal harvest. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 1}} Barricade helped imprison the Autobots in tubes for harvesting, though they later escaped. Barricade eventually joined the crew of the ''Nemesis'' under Megatron's leadership. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 2}}

Barricade was charged with control over the ''Nemesis''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s weapons when the ship arrived at [[Nebulos|Nebulon]] space station, tracking the ''[[Fool's Fortune]]'' to the ''Ark''. Megatron ordered Barricade not to fire, instead opting to board the station to kill Prime himself. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 3}} Barricade remained onboard the Nemesis while Megatron entered the station. When ordered by [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] to fire on the station, Barricade protested because Megatron was still on board. Starscream claimed Megatron was dead and gave him the order to fire. As he argued that such an action would blow up the space bridge, Barricade was flung aside by Starscream, who took matters into his own hands and fired on the station, unintentionally opening a rift to the [[Dead Universe]]. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 4}}

The blast caused by destroying the station knocked Barricade unconscious. He recovered in time to inform Megatron that the ''Ark'' was drawn into the rift. Megatron immediately ordered him to take the ''Nemesis'' in after it. Barricade obeyed, bringing the ship into the Dead Universe. However, the process rendered him unconscious once more. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 5}} Barricade was present when Megatron encountered the [[Predacons]], with one that too bore the name Megatron. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 1}}. Barricade was later part of an ambush commanded by the Predacon Megatron against the Autobots and [[Maximal]]s, as Megatron has used the power of the Golden Disk to know his foes every move. Barricade fought against the two factions after sliding down from the hill, but the arrival of Optimus Prime turned the tide of the battle. Prime shot Barricade before he could realise the new arrival, killing him instantly. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 2}}. The spirit of Barricade was later among many others that assembled to aid against [[Galvatron]] and [[Nemesis Prime]]. When the threat was vaniquished, Barricade and the other deceased sparks became one with the Allspark. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 6}}.
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==Games==
===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:Barricade Earth Wars.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Never say die. Or rather, do! Yeee-hah!"]]
Barricade arrived at the cinema in response before Optimus and Megatron could exchange blows. Roaring into transformation, he taunted Drift saying if he felt lucky bringing knives to a shootout, and this fight will be his fade to black. He also called him "granolabot". {{storylink| Transformers: Earth Wars| Direct the Dialogue week 2}}

Barricade was waiting restlessly in the Decepticon base when Shockwave summoned him to the Space Bridge Hub for a dangerous secret mission. Starscream wished him luck, which Onslaught explained that he meant he expected him to fail. Barricade replied that those that underestimate him will end up as roadkill.

A bot with a reckless full-tilt approach is who Shockwave needed to send through the multiverse to find new recruits. Taking steps to ensure that Barricade fails, Starscream sent [[Hun-Gurrr (G1)#Transformers: Earth Wars|Hun-Gurrr]] after him. {{storylink| Transformers: Earth Wars/Events|Event Horizon}}

Both [[Drift (G1)#Transformers: Earth Wars|Drift]] and Barricade arrive in an [[Live-action film series|alternate universe with ceaseless fighting]], and Barricade immediately fell in love with it. When Barricade confronted Drift, he gave fighting talk before engaging him head-on. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars/Events|Outlaws}}

Barricade considered sticking around and partying after tagging someone with his cross-dimensional beacon. But he suddenly felt an inferiority complex when the warzone's gigantic military ordnance started aiming and shooting at him and Drift. He managed to bag a [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]], but nothing happened. Just then Barricade was tackled by Hun-Gurrr, and he activated his dimensional jump key and transported them both to another universe. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars/Events|Critical Mass}}

In [[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|a new, garish universe]], Barricade deduced Hun-Gurrr's true intentions and subsequently convinced Hun-Gurrr to team up. Dismissing the current universe due to its colors giving him a headache, Barricade and Hun-Gurrr departed once more. Arriving in [[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|another universe]], the duo witnessed [[Megatron (Armada)|the local Megatron]] and concluded that they had found an ideal candidate. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars/Events|Worlds Collide}}

*'''Class''': Warrior
*'''Lowest Star Rating''' 2 star
*'''Weapons:''' Barricade leaps on a target and then punches and kicks it.
*'''Ability: Essence Theft:''' Barricade rushes at a target for a draining strike, and heals him for double the amount of damage inflicted.
**'''Cost:''' 4 ability points +2 for reuses.

[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:barricade Barricade at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]
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==Toys==
===''Generations''===
====''War for Cybertron: Siege''====
[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-S-Deluxe-Barricade.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Bad biscuits make the baker broke, bro.]]
* '''Barricade''' (Deluxe Class, [[2019]])
** ''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-S41'''
** ''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SG-34'''
** ''TakaraTomy release date'': '''[[October 26]], 2019'''
**''Hidden message code'': '''BADCOP'''
** ''Accessories'': Left & right "HF Siren-Blast Punisher Cannons", light bar

:Part of the fourth wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Deluxe Class figures, Barricade is a new-head [[retool]] of [[Prowl (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Prowl]], transforming into a Cybertronian police car. He has multiple [[5 mm post]] holes to accommodate [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]] accessories and parts. He also features multiple hardpoints to accommodate "Fire Blasts" from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions. His two "HF Siren-Blast Punisher Cannons" can be mounted on these points, or the slots on his hood/shoulders, as well as combine into a larger double-barreled blaster. He also includes a light bar that can be mounted on his roof or wherever else you care to. The bar has an indent in its top that, despite being rectangular, still fits 5 mm posts very well.

: Initial stock renders depict his forearms and upper waist being painted black, but as those parts were molded with [[unpaintable plastic]], the final product obviously does not have that deco. TakaraTomy stock photography featured Barricade with "To punish and enslave" in [[Alphabet#Autobot_script|Autobot script]] under "Police", but was removed from the final product.

: Barricade's instructions do not mention the light bar accessory.

: Barricade is the only one of the figures using this mold and its retools to have any 'battle damage' paint; his is limited to his front fenders. His car doors read "Police" in Autobot script, identical to his moldmate Prowl.

: He was redecoed into ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Smokescreen]] and ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' [[Sparkless#Generations|Sparkless Bot]]. The original version of the mold was also used to make ''Siege'' [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Bluestreak]].

: According to Smokescreen's [[Hasbro Pulse]] page, Barricade is a [[Praxus|Praxien]] character to add to the "Praxus-native collection", along with the aforementioned Smokescreen and Prowl.<ref>[https://hasbropulse.com/products/transformers-generations-selects-smokescreen Hasbro Pulse listing for ''Generations Selects'' Smokescreen] "Smokescreen joins Barricade and Prowl (each sold separately, subject to availability) as the third Praxian character designed in his native Cybertronian form."</ref>

::*''[https://youtu.be/EfsqucWx_mU Official conversion video at the TRANSFORMERS OFFICIAL YouTube channel]''
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====''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''====
[[File:TF-WFC-GOC-Dominus-Criminal-Pursuit-Barricade.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|<s>LadiesMan217</s> Counterpunch acting kinda ''sus''.]]
*'''Dominus Criminal Pursuit''' (Galactic Odyssey Collection, 2020)
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''ER EX-25'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': '''[[May 29]], [[2021]]'''

:Released as part of the "Dominus Criminal Pursuit" 2-pack, this Barricade is a redeco of [[Smokescreen_(G1)/toys#War_for_Cybertron:_Earthrise|Smokescreen]] with [[Prowl_(G1)/toys#War_for_Cybertron:_Earthrise|Prowl]]'s lightbar. Transforming into a car none-too-dissimilar from a Datsun, Barricade shares much of his transformation scheme engineering with his ''Siege'' mold, but uses completely new parts. Barricade comes with a single blaster and two shoulder cannon accessories.

:Barricade was paired in a set with [[Punch (G1)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Punch/Counterpunch]].

:This two-pack was released as an [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] exclusive in the United States initially, but appeared on Hasbro Pulse on March 5th. This figure was also available at general retail in Hasbro's Asian markets such as Singapore. In Japan, the two-pack was released as a [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive.
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===''Authentics''===
*'''Barricade''' (Bravo, 2021)

:Released in the fourth wave of "Bravo" figures from the [[Transformers Authentics|''Authentics'']] toyline, Barricade is a roughly Scout-sized figure that changes from police car to robot. This figure is the first transforming toy of the character to use his ''The Last Knight''-inspired [[Evergreen|evergreen]] design. The figure is delightfully poseable, with over 11 points of articulation. His fists can accommodate 3mm post accessories and weapons.

:This figure first showed up in [[Chile]] without any prior announcement from Hasbro.
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==Merchandise==
===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W4SergeantBarricade.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Sergeant Barricade, Infantry-Enforcer''' (2019)
**'''Wave 4: War for Cybertron: Siege II'''
**''Rarity: '''''CT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T42/T52'''
**''Stars: ''7

:Sergeant Barricade, Infantry-Enforcer is one of 52 character cards released in Wave 4 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], War for Cybertron: Siege II.

:The card's artwork is based on the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Barricade toy, with the Bot Mode art being reused from the toy's packaging art, and with original Alt Mode artwork (lines by [[Sara Pitre-Durocher]] and colors by [[María Ana Paolo]]).
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==Notes==
[[File:Quidd-evergreen-Barricade-robot-mode.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
*Barricade's [[evergreen]] design, used as the basis for his ''Earth Wars'' appearance, is based on [[Barricade (Movie)|movie series Barricade]]'s design from ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|Transformers: The Last Knight]]''. Also, he has a little cap (like [[Barricade (Animated)|another Barricade]]), which is ''adorable''.
*The [[2005 IDW continuity|2005-2018 IDW comics]] version of Barricade uses the design of [[Barricade (WFC)#Games|''War for Cybertron'' Barricade]]... who, while partially based on the movie Decepticon, ''also'' draws heavily on the Generation 1 [[Barricade (G1)|Decepticon Micromaster]]. Which page the IDW Decepticon belongs on is iffy, but this wiki has decided that the police function wins out to go on this separate page.
*The ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' toys' robot mode was based on [[Guido Guidi]]'s Generation 1 [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]]-styled iteration of the live-action film character,<ref>[https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/80-Retro-style-G1-Barricade-black-version-280192563 '80 Retro style G1 Barricade - black version, posted to DeviantArt 18 January 2012] "A variant color of my G1 version of TF Movie Barricade, as if he appeared in the '80 G1 comics.
This version is more darker, closer to his movie counterpart.

NOT an official work, just did it for fun!"</ref> which Guidi contributed for Hasbro's ''Siege'' concept art process.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Guido_Guidi/status/1102605582912180226 Tweet by @Guido_Guidi, 4 March 2019] "Always cool when a character art get translated in plastic!
Here's the newly revealed Hasbro's "G1" Siege Barricade, and the fan art I did that inspired it!
And yes Hasbro involved me on that (specifically on early alt mode concept art). Now it's official! :)"</ref>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Barricade''' (バリケード ''Barikēdo'')
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==See also==
{{OtherVersions
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|disambig=Barricade (disambiguation)
|body=
*[[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]], the ruthless [[Decepticon]] cop-bot from the [[live-action film series]].
*[[Barricade (Animated)|Barricade]], the [[Maccadam's Old Oil House|Maccadam's]] menu headshot from ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]].''
*[[Barricade (WFC)|Barricade]], the Decepticon dirty cop from the [[Aligned continuity family]].}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Decepticons]]
[[Category:IDW (2019) Decepticons]]
[[Category:Law enforcement]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise Decepticons]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Kingdom Decepticons]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege Decepticons]]

Astrotrain (G1)

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:''Astrotrain is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Astrotraing1.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Choo Choo Rocket]]
'''Astrotrain''' loves to sow confusion. To this end, his [[Triple Changer]] abilities serve him well. Nothing pleases him more than confronting an Autobot in a dark corner and making him wonder if he's up against one Decepticon or two. He craves having this power over others. Single-minded, you may say, but when most of your time is spent transporting troops around, you have to take your jollies where you can. He wants more from life, but it's either fly the other Decepticons around, or get scrapped by them.

He also craves having power over a massive [[Astroforce|army of train drones]]. Follow your dreams, Astrotrain. Follow your dreams.

{{bigquote|It's always the same thing. I fly them to points unknown, exhaust all my fuel, and they get to have all the fun.|Astrotrain on his eternal role as the Decepticons' ride|"[[The Gambler]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Jack Angel]] (English), [[Takurō Kitagawa]] (Japanese)|[[Zhang Mingyu]] (Chinese), [[Jorge García]] (Latin American), [[Gerd Wiedenhofen]] (German, ''Hoist Goes Hollywood'' & The Movie), [[Reinhard Brock]] (German, ''The Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1''), [[Christoph Lindert]] (German, ''The Killing Jar'' Generation 1 Dub & ''Triple Takeover'' Generation 2 Dub), [[Walter von Hauff]] (German, ''Ghost in the Machine''), [[Gernot Duda]] (German, ''The Big Broadcast of 2006''), [[Holger Schwiers]] (German, ''The Burden Hardest to Bear''), [[Gerd Rigauer]] (German, ''Prime Target'' Generation 2), [[Tonio von der Meden]] (German, ''Ghost in the Machine'' Generation 2 Dub), [[Hélio Ribeiro]] (Portuguese), [[Júlio César]] (Portuguese, "Hoist Goes Hollywood"), [[José Sant'anna]] (Portuguese, "The Movie" TV dub), [[Ronaldo Artinic]] (Portuguese, "The Movie" Fox Kids dub), [[François Leccia]] (European French), [[Pierre Garin]] (European French, ''The God Gambit''), [[Albert Augier]] (European French, ''The Gambler''), [[Georges Atlas]] (European French, ''Triple Takeover''), [[Éric Legrand]] (European French, ''Chaos'')}}
[[File:AstrotrainTakeover.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|It doesn't matter if you're grey or white... if you're a boy or a girl...]]
Astrotrain arrived on [[Earth]] during the second year of [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s campaign to conquer the planet and its energy resources. His activities prior to that point remain unclear, but he was first seen guarding human slaves in an energy mine following the Decepticon takeover of [[Central City (Earth)|Central City]]. When the Autobots returned from a brief exile in space, Astrotrain and his comrades were defeated and sent packing. {{storylink|Megatron's Master Plan, Part 2}}

He once transported Megatron to the [[Moon (moon)|moon]] where he and the Decepticons' leader attempted to jam Earth's radio waves. The attempt was interrupted by the arrival of [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]], [[Carly]], and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]]. Astrotrain engaged in a bad pun, accused Omega Supreme of being too outdated to catch him, and then was the victim of a Cybertronian's impression of a sandworm (see image) before being thrown a few planetary diameters. {{storylink|Blaster Blues}}

[[File:Omegasupreme astrotrain.jpg|thumb|Behold my mighty hand!]]
Typically one of the more easy-going among the Decepticons, even Astrotrain isn't above letting a little power go to his head. While tracking [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]], he shot down the Autobot, who had been on a fuel scouting mission, and managed to trick the [[Titan (species)|people]] of [[Titan (moon)|Titan]] into believing that he was one of their [[Sky God]]s, so that they would mine [[energy crystal]]s for him and the Decepticons. Astrotrain used [[Jero]], a corrupt High Priest who was as fanatical as he was ruthless, to further his ends. However, the Autobots [[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]] and [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] arrived aboard Omega Supreme looking for Cosmos. Omega Supreme was virtually out of fuel after the trip, but the Autobots soon managed to refuel him using the energy crystals. Knowing that he, [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] and [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] alone couldn't beat Omega Supreme, Astrotrain destroyed the crystals in a fit of pique before flying off, leaving Jero to die like the worm he was. Harsh, Astrotrain, harsh. {{storylink|The God Gambit}}

[[File:Gambitastro&crystals.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Astrotrain finds out he likes shiny things.]]
Astrotrain was used by Megatron to transport energy rich asteroid ore being mined by the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] in high orbit. Astrotrain maintained his shuttle mode so that [[Long Haul (G1)|Long Haul]] could load him with cargo. He apparently did not have very keen sensors in that form, as the Autobot Cosmos was able to very clumsily swipe some ore from his open cargo bay, then loudly fell over Astrotrain's side without the Decepticon even reacting. {{storylink|The Secret of Omega Supreme (episode)|The Secret of Omega Supreme}}

Astrotrain later transported [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] and [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] to the planet [[Monacus]] to check up on Decepticon sympathizer [[Gyconi|Lord Gyconi]]. When they learned that Gyconi had captured a number of Autobots and brainwashed them into mindless slaves, the Decepticons tried to stow them aboard Astrotrain to take them back to Megatron. However, their plan was stopped by [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]], [[Devcon (G1)|Devcon]] and [[Slizardo]], and the latter two followed Astrotrain into space as he escaped with his comrades. {{storylink|The Gambler}}

When [[Deceptitran]] sent word for assistance in overcoming [[Tlalakan]] rebels, Astrotrain transported Megatron and his warriors to that distant world to protect their energon horde. The rebellion gained Transformer aid of their own, though, and [[Seaspray (G1)|Seaspray]] and friends drove off the Decepticons and led the Tlalakans to freedom. {{storylink|Sea Change}}

[[File:TripleTakeover-ThrustAndAstrotrain.jpg|thumb|upright=1.05|"What have you got there, Astrotrain?" "Go away, Thrust. Nobody likes ''your'' style!"]]
However, the incident on Titan had given Astrotrain a taste of power, and he decided he liked it. With the help of [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]], Astrotrain froze Megatron and Starscream in a sewer system in order to take over the Decepticons. He then created an army of trains to help him rule, thinking it was a good idea. Although he managed to amass a surprisingly large amount of [[energon cube]]s, the productive day ended with him flooding the entire city after bursting a water main. Worse, Megatron thawed out. The embarrassment of these incidents forced Astrotrain to creep back into the Decepticon ranks quietly... at [[fusion cannon]] point. {{storylink|Triple Takeover}}

[[File:Search4atelitakicks.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|left|Boot to the head]]
[[Chumley|Lord Chumley]] used Astrotrain's likeness as a lure to capture [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]]. Megatron later sent the real Astrotrain (as well as Blitzwing) to go negotiate with Chumley so they could team up to annihilate the Autobots. The Triple Changers arrived in time to see Optimus refuse to rescue a distressed young woman. Astrotrain was curious, but Blitzwing fell for the ruse and got stuck, so Astrotrain was left with no other option but going to the castle to free him. On his way there, Astrotrain found Chumley using a [[Chumley's arachnoid drones|robotic scorpion]] to fight Optimus Prime, and proposed Megatron's deal. Chumley responded by flinging the Decepticon away, hanging him up to the walls, and defusing his weapons. Astrotrain was frustrated and explained himself, but Chumley rejected the notion and claimed he'd rather have the help of an aardvark. But as Prime inched closer, Chumley panicked and freed the Decepticons, who promptly made their getaway. He learned that day, to never trust Decepticons. {{storylink|Prime Target (episode)|Prime Target}}

[[File:HoistGoesHollywood-AstrotrainClaws.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|No razors here, folks.]]
Megatron dispatched Astrotrain, Starscream, Ramjet, and [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] in order to catch the [[Female Autobots]], making up for Shockwave's failure. Running into their leader, [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]], Astrotrain and Ramjet grabbed her and took her prisoner. When Optimus Prime arrived to rescue Elita, she kicked Astrotrain in the face, forcing him to lose his grip. He recovered and was able to celebrate Prime's apparent disintegration, later got zapped by the duo of [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] and [[Firestar (G1)|Firestar]], and in shuttle mode he transported the retreating Decepticons away. {{storylink|The Search for Alpha Trion}} Megatron's next mission for Astrotrain was to go with Thrust and Ramjet to salvage Dirge and his cargo, who crashed in a swamp near a movie set. When they arrived, Astrotrain deployed a pair of claws to haul Dirge back, while a nearby [[Attack of the Alien Robots director|director]] filmed them. Once they returned to headquarters, Astrotrain informed Megatron of the film crew that was watching them as they carted the device, and the enraged Megatron set out to destroy the film. {{storylink|Hoist Goes Hollywood (episode)|Hoist Goes Hollywood}}

Astrotrain transported Megatron, Starscream and Rumble to the lost Autobot colony of [[Antilla]], where they discovered the entire civilization had been wiped out by the deadly [[Cosmic Rust (disease)|Cosmic Rust]]. Not heeding a holographic warning from the Autobots, Megatron ventured further into the colony and seized an [[Lightning Bug|advanced heat ray weapon]] from its storage chamber. As they left Antilla, a Cosmic Rust spore-filled asteroid appeared to chase after Astrotrain, prompting Megatron to test out of the power of the 'Lightning Bug' weapon on the space rock. The blast obliterated the asteroid, but the shrapnel from the explosion pierced Astrotrain's hull and punctured Megatron's chest plate, infecting him with Cosmic Rust. Oddly enough, Astrotrain was never infected. {{storylink|Cosmic Rust (episode)|Cosmic Rust}}

[[File:TFTM-AstrotrainCoronation.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.15|I guess you could say it's his... ''crowning moment''! Gah ha ha ha!]]
Astrotrain witnessed Starscream throw a fit over Megatron's obsession with Shockwave, and was surprised as everyone else when the Seeker shot Megatron in the back. But when Megatron overpowered his subordinate, Astrotrain was disgusted and allowed Starscream to be humiliated. He was then present for a battle with Starscream's new team of [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]], but didn't contribute anything in particular. At the end of the day, Megatron ordered Astrotrain to take the traitorous Starscream and the Combaticons to an asteroid floating through space, where they would be banished forever. {{storylink|Starscream's Brigade}} Astrotrain could be glimpsed on the simulation of Megatron's [[orbit disruptor cannon]], but did not get to actually see it in person. {{storylink|B.O.T. (episode)|B.O.T.}}

In the year [[2005]], he transported the Decepticons away after getting their aft-sections [[Battle of Autobot City|handed to them]] at [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]]. He couldn't make it back to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] with the amount of weight on board, so they tossed [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|some]] [[Insecticon (G1)|dead]] [[Thundercracker (G1)|weight]] overboard. After that, Astrotrain served as the ring for the subsequent fight among the Decepticons to replace the ejected Megatron, where the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] formed [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] inside him (slag, Astrotrain is big!) and Rumble and [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] used their piledrivers (slag, Astrotrain is sturdy!) Apparently, they all made it back fine, and Astrotrain was the one to crown Starscream during his coronation as the new [[Decepticon leader]]. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}
{{note|Astrotrain’s involvement in these events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the comic mini-series "[[Transformers: The Animated Movie]]" and the storybook "[[Transformers the Movie (Ladybird adaptation)|Transformers the Movie]]."}}

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When the Decepticons lost their hold on Cybertron, Astrotrain went with the rest of them to [[Chaar]], where he was seen trying to deliver Energon cubes to the starving army. When he tried to take a cube for himself while the Constructicons were fighting amongst themselves for the energy, they merged into Devastator and kicked him aside. Devastator was then distracted by [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]], and Astrotrain made another move for the cube, only to be shot by [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]]. Such is life. When Cyclonus insulted the Decepticons for their behavior, Astrotrain somewhat notably mentioned that he knew [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] and Megatron "were the same guy". Cyclonus later stated that he needed energon as it was needed to revive Galvatron, and Astrotrain gave him the rest of his supplies. He got an inspirational speech in return. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1}}

When the Quintessons offered the Decepticons energon, Astrotrain joined his cohorts in the feasting, and when the Quintessons made a proposition, he agreed to go with it and went to battle the Autobots with everyone else. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 3}} He later participated in a battle in space under unknown circumstances. {{storylink|The Killing Jar (episode)|The Killing Jar}}

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Astrotrain then helped Galvatron and the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]] with the plan to destroy Cybertron with a [[death crystal cannon]], supervising the loading of the cannon with the deadly crystals. {{storylink|Chaos (episode)|Chaos}}

[[File:GhostInTheMachine-AstrotrainPossessed.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|Starscream! This is ''[[Furmanism|the worst case of indigestion I've ever had!]]'']]
Later on, when [[Scourge (G1)|intruders]] found their way inside [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], Astrotrain responded to the alarm but ended up being possessed by Starscream's [[Spark|ghost]] because of his useful cargo space. Starscream flew his body most of the way to [[Unicron]]'s head, then left it when he closed in on Cybertron, leaving Astrotrain to be shot down by the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]]. Astrotrain was then captured and interrogated by the Autobots, but was as confused as they were about why he had been flying so close to Cybertron all by himself. He was later released as a way of thanking Scourge for revealing Unicron's plans to them. {{storylink|Ghost in the Machine (G1)|Ghost in the Machine}}

Later, Astrotrain stumbled upon [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] in space and battled him until the two were suddenly interrupted by a laser barrage from the nearby [[Junkion (planet)|Planet of Junk]] and retreated. Astrotrain returned to Chaar to report this to Galvatron, who punched him in the face, insulted him and stated that he didn't care. {{storylink|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (episode)|The Big Broadcast of 2006}}

Astrotrain was later seen participating in a Decepticon attack on Japan, trying to ram a bullet train head-on, before being driven off by the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]]. {{storylink|The Burden Hardest to Bear}}
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====Japanese cartoon continuity====
=====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' manga=====
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Astrotrain joined the rest of the Decepticon forces in an assault on Autobot HQ in [[Arizona]]. This acted as a cover for Soundwave's covert operations in [[Japan]] (which were ultimately foiled).{{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 2|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #2}}

Later, when the Autobots began construction of the battle fortress [[Metroplex (G1)|Scramble City]], Astrotrain was assigned to carry out surveillance of the project with [[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]]. Using Reflector's camera mode to capture images of Scramble City's transformations, Astrotrain brought the images back to Megatron so he could deduce whether or not it was powerful enough to stand up to their own near-complete battle station, [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 3|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #3}}
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=====''The Battle of the Star Gate''=====
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In the mid-1990s, Astrotrain ferried the Decepticons through space for their attack on the orbital interstellar teleportation platform known as the ''[[Trigger]]'', created as part of a joint effort between the Autobots and the American government. His shuttle mode serving as the perfect disguise to allow the villains to draw in close before striking, he raised brief suspicion by not matching any known Earthly spacecraft, but when Starscream and [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] deployed from within him and flew on ahead, the impossible sight of jets flying in outer space led the ''Trigger''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s crew to believe Astrotrain and his passengers were Autobots. This fatal mistake led to the deaths of three of the four-man crew at the Decepticons' hands before the Autobots arrived to rout the villains. Astrotrain transformed for battle ''without'' changing size and entered the fray as a gigantic robot, but even his huge size couldn't win the day, and the Decepticons withdrew. {{storylink|First Contact (Star Gate)|First Contact}}

Several months later, Astrotrain was employed by Starscream to carry the large payload of energon cubes he had gathered through a deal with the [[Prime Minister of Japan]] back to [[Decepticon Headquarters (G1 Earth)|Decepticon Headquarters]]. When the Decepticons came under attack by the Autobots, Astrotrain took flight, but his escape was barricaded by the time-displaced ghost of Starscream from the future (yes, really), {{storylink|Activation}} who spirited the present-day Starscream and the energon cubes away to the ''Trigger''. Astrotrain nervously reported this baffling turn of events to his leader, then joined with all the other Decepticons and Autobots in attacking the twin Starscreams, who had fused their body with the ''Trigger''. The battle ended when Optimus Prime and Megatron combined their power to destroy Starscream's new body, but the backwash from the explosion was so powerful that Astrotrain and all the other Transformers were sent hurtling down to Earth in uncontrolled re-entry, and were not heard from again for many months. {{storylink|The Battle of the Star Gate}}

=====''The Headmasters'' cartoon=====
[[File:FMYOVM Astrotrain.jpg|thumb|left]]
Astrotrain, Blitzwing, and [[Octane]] were amongst the troops serving under [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] in Trypticon on Earth in the year 2011. Together, they helped Sixshot distract [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]] and his warriors from assisting the Autobots' forces on Cybertron when Galvatron staged a major attack on the planet. {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}} The three were later dispatched to protect Trypticon from an attack by the Autobot Triple Changers [[Springer (G1)|Springer]], [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]], and [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]], unaware that it was just a distraction to allow [[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Twincast]] to infiltrate the base. {{storylink|The Great Cassette Operation}} He also served as Galvatron's personal transport to the planet [[Praum]], where the Decepticons had set a trap for the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]]. {{storylink|The Four-Million-Year-Old Veil of Mystery}} He also transported Galvatron and [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundblaster]] to Earth from Chaar, where they prepared their strike on Cybertron. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 1}} Astrotrain then went into Earth's orbit to help steal the energy-gathering satellite known as [[Sol 1]], {{storylink|The Shadow Emperor, Scorponok}} and much later he witnessed [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] reveal his gigantic [[transtector]] at [[Zarak (planet)|Zarak]]. {{storylink|Explosion on Mars!! MegaZarak Appears}}

Astrotrain joined the rest of the Decepticon forces in the [[Arctic]] for [[Scorponok (G1)|MegaZarak]]'s final assault on the Earth. When the Autobots proved victorious, he and the rest of the Decepticons were driven from the Earth and into the reaches of space. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}
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=====''Legends'' comic=====
When [[Slugslinger (G1)|Slugslinger]] attempted to overthrow Megatron in the 1980s, he blasted Astrotrain and some other Decepticons to establish dominance. {{storylink|Slugslinger's Ambition}} Astrotrain was part of a group of Decepticons who fell in a pitfall trap prepared by [[Twin Twist]], but being Decepticons, they simply flew back out. {{storylink|Jumpstarter Chapter#Operation: Destroy the Decepticons|Operation: Destroy the Decepticons}}

Under Scorponok's command, Astrotrain was battling [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]'s forces in space when Scorponok detonated a nearby [[black hole]], infecting Autobots and Decepticons alike with [[blackball|miniature black holes]] that doomed their bodies to shrink into nothingness. They only survived by giving up their bodies and converting their heads into small [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] forms. {{storylink|Headmaster Chapter Prologue}} Astrotrain traveled to the [[Legends World]] and worked for [[Tera-Kura Co.|Decepticon Tera-Kura Co.]], but was hard pressed to transport much of anything in his tiny new form and ended up losing his job as cargo transporter to [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]]. Fortunately, he encountered roboticist and fugitive [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] and blackmailed him into building him a [[transtector]] in exchange for protection from the police, after which his ambition grew and he made plans to conquer the world. By forming the [[Astrotrain Transport Company]] and promising new employees free copies of his transtector, he lured in other bodiless Headmasters, then used restrain devices in the transtectors to enslave them and make them his personal army. The plan failed when his egotistical refusal to share energon with his soldiers led to the deactivation of the restraint devices, and he was buried in trains as the freed Headmasters sent their transtectors crashing into him. In the end, Astrotrain settled for using his train mode to run a commuter service instead. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 40|Bonus Edition Vol. 40}}

During [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]'s rampage across [[Akihabara]], he picked up Astrotrain's train and swallowed all its occupants whole, including Astrotrain. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 43|Bonus Edition Vol. 43}} His train was later seen traveling across a bridge over the rebuilt "Neo Akihabara City", {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Prologue}} and he was among the victims of [[Slugslinger (G1)|Slugslinger]]'s [[anti-electron]] assault. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 55|Bonus Edition Vol. 55}} After an evening of drinking with Blitzwing and putting up with his boasting, Astrotrain was caught up in a Quintesson attack on the Legends World and used his transtector to shoot down one of the attacking [[Overcharge (G1)|Overcharges]], allowing Blitzwing to modify it into a body for himself. He was surprised to learn that another Overcharge had been Blitzwing himself from the distant past, but the novelty quickly wore off and he was soon getting sick of his buddy's stories again. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 59|Bonus Edition Vol. 59}}

When the Legends World was threatened by plasma energy bombs, Astrotrain was one of many transports used to evacuate the population back to the OG World. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Finale: Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part Two|Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part Two}} Arriving first in [[2023]], Astrotrain joined the Autobots and Decepticons on the planet [[Beast (planet)|Beast]]. He helped their old allies the [[Beastformer]]s in their conflicts against the [[Laser Beast]]s. {{storylink|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 1}}

=====''Generations Selects Special Comic''=====
In [[2050]], Astrotrain was one of the Decepticons supporting the [[Selector]] revolt at [[Neo Scramble City]]. {{storylink|Volcanicus comic 1}} He later helped humans and Selectors flee from the [[Angolmois Energy]] eruptions plaguing the Earth. {{storylink|Abominus comic 2}}

====''Super-God Masterforce'' manga====
"Astrotrain" joined several legendary Decepticons in battle against [[Ginrai (human)|Super Ginrai]]. "Astrotrain" was ultimately revealed to be nothing more than a holographic illusion created by [[Giga]]. {{storylink|Burn, Chokon! New Commander Super Ginrai!}}

====Madman ''The Transformers'' comic====
In the year [[2001]], the Decepticons had managed to conquer Cybertron completely. As the Autobots evacuated off-planet, Astrotrain was one of the many space-worthy Decepticons who pursued them into orbit and attacked. {{storylink|The Transformers (Madman)|The Transformers}}

====''Mars Attacks: The Transformers''====
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Astrotrain was among the Decepticons who were defeated by the Autobots after a battle in a city. When the city was subsequently invaded by [[Martian]]s, the Decepticons attempted to team up with them, only to be double-crossed. The Decepticons instead formed an alliance with the Autobots to see off the Martians, and [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] even saved Astrotrain from one of the Martian war robots, though they agreed to continue hating each other. {{storylink|Mars Attacks: The Transformers}}
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====Ask Vector Prime====
When [[gbwiki:Gong|Gong]] and [[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]] got together for a little mischief, they spiced up the [[Battle of Autobot City]] with some [[GoBot]]s. In this new timeline, Astrotrain participated in the assault on [[Guardian (GoBots)|Guardian]] City and killed [[gbwiki:Apollo|Apollo]]. Megatron battled [[Leader-1 (GoBots)|Leader-1]] and fell in battle, and the Decepticons retreated aboard Astrotrain.

Then reality changed again, and the Decepticons now co-existed with the [[Renegade]]s. Astrotrain ordered his passengers to jettison weight, and they promptly did so. The group then turned their attention to nominating the next leader of the Renegade-Decepticon alliance, which quickly turned into a free-for-all. {{storylink|Echoes and Fragments}}

====''Deviations''====
In a universe where Megatron didn't survive his duel with Optimus, Astrotrain ferried the defeated Decepticons off of Earth and back to Cybertron, pausing only to jettison the casualties of the battle. Unsurprisingly, Starscream seized the title of Decepticon leader, and Astrotrain was present for his coronation on Cybertron... a coronation that was interrupted by Unicron. When Starscream pledged allegiance to Unicron and became "Megascream", Astrotrain was one of the Decepticons who received an upgrade as part of the deal.

During Unicron's final attack on Cybertron, Astrotrain accompanied Megascream when the Decepticon leader tried to steal the Matrix. Astrotrain's new upgrade allowed him to merge with his leader, and the five Decepticons transformed into a massive combiner that flattened Optimus. Astrotrain was presumably killed when Hot Rod opened the Matrix shortly afterwards. {{storylink|Transformers: Deviations|Deviations}}

===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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''Astrotrain was one of Lord [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]]'s warriors on Cybertron, operating out of [[Darkmount (Cybertron)|Darkmount]] in [[Polyhex]]. At [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]]'s demand, he [[Communicube|called]] a group of Decepticons back from a planned assassination attempt on [[Emirate]] [[Xaaron]] and the Autobot leaders, leaving all the Decepticons unaware that it was actually a ploy by the Autobots to wipe them out.'' {{storylink|Target: 2006}}

''Some time later, Megatron was teleported to Cybertron alongside [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]]. Straxus came to see Megatron as a liability and sought to take control of his more powerful body. Astrotrain witnessed the mind-swapping process, unaware that it had gone awry upon its completion, leaving both Megatron and Straxus trapped within the same frame.''{{storylink|Resurrection!}}

[[File:Ratbatcratercritters.jpg|left|thumb|"Thus, my new fuel economy plan will increase fuel efficiency. Any other questions, Astrotrain?" "Yeah. What the hell did you just say, Ratbat?"]]
Later still, Astrotrain and his fellow Triple Changers were commissioned by [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] to investigate the loss of his [[Wash and Roll|priceless cargo]] that had arrived on Earth via a low-cost freighter, but hadn't checked in as scheduled. Additionally, while on Earth, the trio were tasked with enlisting the aid of a human with access to many "bucks" and connections to the automotive industry, to further help the Decepticons acquire fuel. Upon making contact with the crashed ship, Astrotrain and his companions were infected with [[Scraplet]]s, and began to slowly waste away. The Autobots [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Goldbug]] came upon the site as well, and the Decepticons reveled at the chance at some destructive fun before their demise. Though Goldbug escaped, Astrotrain, Blitzwing, and Octane cornered Blaster {{storylink|Crater Critters}} and took him prisoner. The group then holed up inside the ship, and Astrotrain updated Ratbat on their situation, urging him to send them a cure for the Scraplets. Instead, Ratbat sent over the captured [[Throttlebot]]s with canisters of acid, instructing them to eliminate all of the infected. Lucky for them, Blaster's friends had managed to re-discover the [[Water|strange and wondrous chemical]] that acted as a cure for Scraplets, and prepared to use said cure instead. But Blaster, who had gotten himself infected as well during his fight with the Triple Changers, instructed the Autobots not to use the cure: he would rather die than be instrumental in allowing a Decepticon to live. Goldbug's hand was forced against Blaster's wishes when thousands of Scraplets combined to form a monster, and the only ones with enough firepower to take it down were the Decepticons. All those within the crater were doused with water, and the Triple Changers made short work of the remaining Scraplets. Following their victory, Astrotrain showed quick thinking when he identified a nearby [[G.B. Blackrock]] as a useful asset and [[stroboscopic opticon|hypnotically gained control of him]], thus ensuring the viability of [[Buster Witwicky and the Car Wash of Doom|Ratbat's greatest plan]]. The Triple Changers then beat a hasty retreat, hauling away Ratbat's cargo. {{storylink|The Cure!}}

After delivering the [[Wash and Roll|cargo]] to its intended destination, the Triple Changers linked up with Shockwave's Decepticons on Earth, {{storylink|Buster Witwicky and the Car Wash of Doom}} who soon fell under Ratbat's command. Astrotrain joined the Decepticons in an assault on the Autobot crews of the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] and [[Steelhaven (G1)|Steelhaven]] on Earth's moon. {{storylink|Totaled!}} Relocated to the [[Arctic]], Astrotrain was among the Decepticons who rushed to defend themselves from an apparently hostile [[Semper Tyrannis|ship]] before it was revealed that the ship also contained Decepticons. When Ratbat and [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]]'s armies temporarily came to blows thanks to [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] manipulating both sides, Astrotrain was seen rolling over [[Snapdragon (G1)|Snapdragon]] and [[Weirdwolf (G1)|Weirdwolf]] in the melee. {{storylink|Cold War!}} Once the Decepticons united against a nearby Autobot regiment, Astrotrain again saw action when he ionically-disrupted the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbot]], [[Slingshot (G1)|Slingshot]]. Both factions quickly learned they were both victims of Starscream's manipulations, and united to stop the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]] from attaining the power of the legendary [[Underbase]]. Through their efforts, Starscream was prevented from taking in all but a tiny fraction of the Underbase's energies. Unfortunately, this was still enough to endow the Seeker with unimaginable might. Three squads were formed to tackle Starscream as he attacked three different Earth cities, with Astrotrain being assigned to look over [[Buenos Aires]], Argentina. He was destroyed, alongside the other Decepticon triple changers, in a blast of cosmic power. {{storylink|Dark Star}}

=====Marvel UK future timelines=====
{{note|The Movie adaptation, originally published by Marvel US, is in italics.}}
When [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] was completed in [[2004]], Astrotrain was one of several Decepticons brought by Shockwave to attack the opening day festivities. {{storylink|Aspects of Evil!}}

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[[File:Astrotrain space pirates.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|You can't stop the Train, baby!]]
''In [[2005]], after the [[Battle of Autobot City]] went pear-shaped, Astrotrain acted as emergency escape transport for the Decepticons. However, he wasn't properly fueled for such a flight, and requested his passengers jettison some weight for the flight home.'' {{storylink|The Planet-Eater!}} ''He was present when Megatron returned as [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] to overthrow the usurper, Starscream, and joined the returning Decepticon leader in another attack against the Autobots on Earth.'' {{storylink|Judgment Day!}}

In [[2008]], the Decepticons were tipped by the [[Quintesson]]s to an opportunity for wiping the Autobots off the face of Cybertron. Astrotrain acted as point-man for the invasion, not only leading the air force of flying [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]], Triple Changers and [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]], but also acting as transport for [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Commander Soundwave]] and the legion of ground troopers in his cargo hold. Things turned sour when the Quintessons ambushed the Decepticons on their way to [[Autobase]], though: Astrotrain was forced to dump the soldiers in his hold and quickly transform in order to greet their adversaries. {{storylink|Space Pirates!}}
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=====The Big Broadcast of 2006=====
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In an alternate future of [[2006]], Astrotrain discovered that the [[Junkion (species)|Junkions]] appeared to all be hypnotized. He flew to [[Chaar]] and timidly approached [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] with his report. Galvatron angrily hit him into a rock face and declared that he cared nothing about what the Junkions were up to. He told Astrotrain he should leave, so he did. {{storylink|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (issue)|The Big Broadcast of 2006}}

=====Rhythms of Darkness!=====
In [[Primax 490.0 Gamma|an alternate version]] of [[2009]], Unicron had destroyed Cybertron and the Decepticons (under [[Galvatron II|Galvatron]]'s command) controlled America. Astrotrain and Octane were seen defending the [[Decepticon Powerbase]] from one last, desperate Autobot assault. They shot down the [[Pretender]] [[Crossblades (G1)|Crossblades]], when he was disrupting the base's force field. {{storylink|Rhythms of Darkness!}}

=====Earthforce=====
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Astrotrain happily worked for Shockwave's faction in the [[Decepticon Civil War]], along with his fellow Triple Changers. He took the time to slug it out with [[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]] after the [[Enclave]] between Shockwave and Megatron went sour. {{storylink|The Bad Guy's Ball!}} Thanks to an inside informant, Astrotrain and the other Triple Changers joined Shockwave in surprising Megatron at an energon shipment rendez-vous point, overpowering him with blaster fire until the Decepticon leader fell off the side of a cliff. {{storylink|Secrets (G1)|Secrets}}

With [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] in command, Astrotrain joined a massive Decepticon offensive against the Autobot [[Earthbase]]. Their goal was to kill some Autobots, while also distracting them as [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] looted a human [[oil tanker]] in the [[Gulf of Mexico]]. Both goals proved fruitless, and the Decepticons were driven off. {{storylink|Divide and Conquer!}} Later, Astrotrain and Blitzwing received an SOS from their fellow Triple Changer, Octane, who had somehow driven himself into the middle of a military testing range. After they fended off some live ammunition that threatened to set off their tanker truck comrade, Astrotrain and Blitzwing learned that Octane had been "playing" again, attacking human vehicles for sport, when [[Jazz (G1)|one of them]] led him on a merry chase right into his current predicament. Infuriated by the idiot's antics, Astrotrain happily buggered off and left him. {{storylink|Manoeuvres!}}

====Marvel ''Generation 2'' comic====
Astrotrain showed up among a crowd of Decepticons all fired up to tackle the [[Cybertronian (faction)|armies]] of [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]], just before they pretty much got slaughtered. {{storylink|New Dawn}}

====''Classics''====
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[[File:Astrotraincrossingovershuttle.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Astrotrain is relieved he only has to carry five Constructicons now.]]
[[File:Devastatormegatronastrotraincrossingover.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Clearly, Astrotrain's interior is bigger than it looks.]]
Astrotrain's carcass lay undiscovered at the bottom of the sea for ten years until [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] managed to find him. His remains were excavated piece by piece by enslaved [[human]]s and transported to Megatron's base of operations within the wrecked [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] in northern [[Canada]]. Using incomplete schematics and Megatron's memories of Astrotrain's old body, Astrotrain was finally reconstructed. Astrotrain was immediately put in charge of finding the remnants of the rest of the Decepticons who fell at the hands of the [[Underbase]]-powered Starscream, plus the unpleasant task of carting them back to their headquarters. This morbid job took its toll on Astrotrain, who yearned for real battle. He at one point snapped upon discovering a human space station in Earth's orbit, his last refuge from the organic vermin, and went on a two-day long rampage, sending several satellites raining down onto the planet's surface. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 14|Astrotrain's profile in Club magazine #14}}

After the appearance of the mysterious crossdimensional Decepticon [[Landquake (Timelines)|Landquake]], Astrotrain and the other rebuilt Decepticons under Megatron's command traveled to [[South America]] to investigate an equally mysterious power source that seemed to share traits with Landquake. En route, they were attacked by [[Walter Barnett (G1)|Walter Barnett]]'s [[Armored Robot Hunters|RUNT]] squad. {{storylink|Crossing Over, Part 2}} Astrotrain managed to shake off these interlopers just before [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] and his Autobots arrived in search of this same power source, and a new battle between the factions began in the jungles surrounding the power source. {{storylink|Crossing Over: Part 3}} As the battle escalated, Astrotrain joined with some of his peers in surrounding [[Mirage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Mirage]] and [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Rodimus]], {{storylink|Crossing Over: Part 5}} but ultimately, Megatron was forced to call for a withdrawal. {{storylink|Crossing Over: Part 6}}

Megatron soon granted the mysterious [[Bug Bite (GoBots)|Bug Bite]] and his rogue group of Decepticons an audience. However, Astrotrain and the other Decepticons under Megatron's command were forcibly implanted with reverse-engineered [[cerebro-shell]]s. Bug Bite's plan was cut short when a jammer activated by [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]] disabled the shells, and a fight soon erupted between Megatron's Decepticons, Bug Bite's Decepticons, and the Autobots under [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]]' command. {{storylink|Games of Deception}}

When Megatron ended the [[Decepticon Civil War]] with [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]], Astrotrain was stationed aboard Starscream's warship. He informed his captain when the fortress below began powering down their weapons, thanks to the [[Seacon (G1)|traitors]] in Bludgeon's ranks eliminating the [[Pretender]]. {{storylink|At Fight's End}}

====''Regeneration One''====
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[[File:Megatrons zombie army loose ends 2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Ohh, for God's sake! He's got an arm off!]]
Years after being killed by an Underbase-powered Starscream, Astrotrain was reanimated by Megatron and further lobotomized so that he would unquestioningly follow orders. Pressed into service as part of Megatron's [[zombie]] army in [[2012]], Astrotrain was part of a detachment ordered to chase down [[Kup (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Kup]] and the [[Wrecker]]s. When [[Skywarp (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Skywarp]] managed to subdue Kup, Astrotrain was ordered by [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] to return him to Megatron. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 2}} He and the other zombified Cybertronians were offlined permanently once [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#Regeneration One|Circuit Smasher]] frizzle-fried the Ark's computer, [[Aunty|Auntie]]. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 5}} After Megatron's defeat, all of the deactivated zombies were piled into a large pit by the Autobots and obliterated from orbit. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part One}}
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====''Transformers '84''====
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As the [[Great War (G1)|war]] raged on Cybertron, Astrotrain was one of many Autobots and Decepticons seen in battle with one another. {{storylink|Transformers '84 issue 0|'84 #0}}
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===''Find Your Fate Junior''===
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====Autobot Alert!====
[[File:AutobotAlertAstrotrain.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|"You win this round, squirrel!"]]
Astrotrain took part in a Decepticon ploy to take over Earth's communication satellites. Ferrying troops and weapons from Earth to the Decepticons’ ships in orbit, Astrotrain may have unknowingly been infiltrated by Hot Rod and Bumblebee. If so, Hot Rod may have commandeered Astrotrain's military controls to fire upon Cyclonus.

In another possible scenario, Astrotrain was sent into a wild spin out into space when the Autobots successfully sabotaged the Decepticons’ computer systems. {{storylink|Autobot Alert!}}
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====Project Brain Drain====
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Astrotrain was stationed at the Decepticons’ lab, charged with guarding the [[Brain Drain device]], with which the Decepticons planned to syphon away the Earthlings’ intelligence and transmute it into energy. In one possible scenario, he was one of the few Decepticons too afraid of Galvatron to desert his post when a squad of Autobots stormed the lab. He was unsuccessful in fending them off. {{storylink|Project Brain Drain}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:Astrotrain warwithin.jpg|thumb|Finally, I get to fight instead of carry people.]]
When [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] needed a major distraction to infiltrate the subsectors of [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] and establish Cybertron as a living war world, he sent Shockwave to command a full frontal assault against the Autobot capital. Astrotrain was among the many Decepticons who aided Shockwave in this siege {{storylink|The War Within issue 2|The War Within #2}} and aided several of his fellow airborne Decepticons in destroying bridges leading out of the Autobot stronghold. {{storylink|The War Within issue 3|The War Within #3}} As the Decepticons managed to breach the Autobots' final defenses, Astrotrain came down to the ground to help in mopping up the last of the enemy soldiers. {{storylink|The War Within issue 5|The War Within #5}} The Decepticons evacuated the area when [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] destroyed the place. {{storylink|The War Within issue 6|The War Within #6}}

Later on, after Megatron's disappearance led to a factioning of the Decepticon army, Astrotrain began serving with Starscream's [[Predacon (War Within)|Predacons]]. One of the group's attempt to secure a plenty of energon was foiled by the [[Lightning Strike Coalition]], led by Grimlock, who managed to distract Astrotrain and his teammates long enough to swipe their goods and make a quick getaway with them. {{storylink|Fragmentation (G1)|Fragmentation}}

The Predacons remained the only major hold out among the factions when [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] negotiated a great peace between the Autobots and Decepticons due to low energon reserves planet-wide. Astrotrain and the Predacons attempted to prevent the peace treaty and the consolidation of their opponents, but their efforts were in vain until the surprise return of Megatron with his new [[Air Warrior|Aerospace Extermination Squadron]], thousands of super-charged warriors grown from [[Quintesson]] cloning technology. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath}}

The Decepticons managed to establish an [[Age of Internment]] until [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] finally returned to free the Autobots and equalize the sides once more. After the disappearance of the [[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]] and its crew, Astrotrain and his fellow future Triple Changers, Octane and Blitzwing, began serving directly under Shockwave's command. {{storylink|Destined for Nothing}} Some time into Shockwave's reign, [[Skystalker (G1)|Skystalker]] took over the Decepticons and posed as Shockwave to retain command over the other full-sized Transformers in the ranks. Astrotrain was among the troops duped by the diminutive 'bot into launching an all-out offensive, despite their resources being at an all-time low. {{storylink|Recipe for Hate}} During what was meant to be a suicide mission, the Decepticons nearly claimed victory against the Autobots... until both factions' Micromasters turned up to put an end to the conflict. After the miniature 'bots began brandishing about Shockwave's decapitated head, the Decepticon forces got spooked and fled the battlefield. {{storylink|Victims of the Revolution}}

When Shockwave learned how to perfect his Triple Changer process after the [[Great Shutdown]], due to [[Unicron]]ian technology he pilfered from [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]], Astrotrain was one of the first to benefit from the procedure.

In 2003, Astrotrain, along with [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]], Blitzwing, [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]] and Octane arrived with Shockwave on [[Earth]] to place the Earth-bound Transformers under arrest for war crimes and take them back to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|New World Order}} {{storylink|Generation 1 issue 0|Generation 1 #0}} They took Optimus Prime and most of his troops into custody, ferrying them back to the homeworld. {{storylink|Brothers' Burden}} But Optimus and his followers were soon freed from their cells, leading to an Autobot insurrection of Shockwave's regime. Astrotrain guarded Shockwave's tower during the uprising, keeping Kup, Prowl, and Arcee from breaching its perimeter. {{storylink|Countdown to Extinction (issue)|Countdown to Extinction}} Despite his best efforts, the Autobots were victorious, and the bulk of the Decepticon forces were taken prisoners. {{storylink|Revelation (War and Peace)|Revelation}}

Despite Shockwave's defeat, Astrotrain and Blitzwing remained his loyal servants, and helped him set up a base of operations in Cybertron's wastelands. While on monitor duty, the pair spotted what appeared to be a derelict wandering about their perimeter. Shockwave sent out both triple-changers to investigate, and they made short work of the [[Air Warrior]] they found. While they were puzzling over what it was doing on Cybertron, they were ambushed by [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]], who informed them that Megatron had returned to retake control of his troops! This news caused Astrotrain to switch loyalties, while Blitzwing was destroyed. {{storylink|Lost and Found (issue)|Lost and Found}}

===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
[[File:ArtofWar3 OmegaSupreme Sixshot Astrotrain.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.1|I choo choo choom you! And there's a picture of a trai...er, space shuttle]]
As part of [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]]'s forces on Cybertron, Astrotrain attacked an Autobot peace ceremony alongside [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]], Blitzwing and [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]]. The Autobots responded by activating [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], who blasted Astrotrain out of the air. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 3|The Art of War #3}} When he opted to fight on ground level instead and wounded a [[Optimus Prime's rescuees|civilian]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] landed on top of him after falling from the sky, then proceeded to pummel the Triple Changer into the ground. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 4|The Art of War #4}}
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===''The Beast Within''===
Astrotrain participated in an all-out Decepticon offensive against the Autobots. During its initial stages, the battle swayed in the Decepticons’ favour, and Astrotrain fired away at Powerglide as the Decepticon triple-changer stood atop the defeated Red Alert. {{storylink|The Beast Within}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
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When [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]] wanted to have a peaceful chat with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Orion Pax]] in the early days of the Decepticon revolt, Astrotrain and [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] held [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Bumblebee]] hostage to make sure Orion didn't get any funny ideas. {{storylink|The Hunt for Soundwave}} This went well until Autobot reinforcements arrived, at which point Astrotrain was punched out by [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ironhide]]. {{storylink|Cause and Effect}} He later transported the Decepticons back to [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]] after they saved Orion Pax from [[Zeta Prime (G1)|Zeta Prime]]'s attack on [[Nyon]]. {{storylink|Choices}} Astrotrain later dropped Orion Pax and Megatron into Zeta Prime's citadel and after Zeta Prime's death, Megatron broke the alliance between him and Orion's unit. {{storylink|Overthrown}} When Megatron was defeated in combat with Orion-turned-Optimus Prime, [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] brought him to safety him by flying past on Astrotrain and grabbing him off the ground. {{storylink|Endgame}}

Looking to punish Megatron for leading the Decepticons into defeat, [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] had Astrotrain carry his damaged leader into space and drop him off near [[Junkion (planet)|Junkion]]. {{storylink|Derelicts}} Following a failed attack on [[Starsreach Spaceport]], [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]]'s troops retreated on board Astrotrain, who brought them to the [[Toraxxis mega-refinery|Toraxxis crater]] on Scorponok's orders. {{storylink|Unleashed}} Astrotrain then took [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]] to the planet of [[Canis Tor]] in order to recruit the wayward [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]] back into the Decepticon fold. {{storylink|Primacy issue 2|Primacy #2}}

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In the wake of [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]'s world-ending rampage, {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 1|Stormbringer #1}}, Cybertron left was unable to support life and as the Cybertronian race fled to the stars Astrotrain fell under Starscream's command. {{storylink|Infiltration issue 5|Infiltration #5}} In the mid-19th century, Starscream formed a brief alliance with a swarm of [[Dire Wraith]]s led by [[Vekktral]] in the hopes of stealing an [[energon synthesizer]] that had been developed by the [[Solstar Order]] to nourish their Cybertronian recruit [[Stardrive]]. {{storylink|Shining Armor issue 2|Shining Armor #2}}

Astrotrain adopted a new [[alternate mode]] based off a [[Galactic Council]] shuttle and used it to ferry the Wraiths, disguised as Council representatives, to the Solstar Order station ''[[Orchid Crossing]]'' over the icy world of [[Xetaxxis]]. Vekktral soon revealed himself as a Wraith imposter and Astrotrain transformed into robot mode and opened fire on the [[Space Knight]]s, killing [[Auxin]], before he himself was pinned down by [[Sata]]. The situation quickly worsened when the Autobots arrived, {{storylink|Shining Armor issue 1|Shining Armor #1}} and an attempt by the Dire Wraiths to assimilate [[Sky Blast (G1)|Sky Blast]] turned him into an uncontrollable monster. Deciding to use the chaos to his advantage, Starscream told Astrotrain to aid him in retrieving the synthesizer, which was cut short when [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ultra Magnus]] sabotaged the station and sent it tumbling towards the planet below. Starscream ordered Astrotrain to evacuate the Dire Wraiths in his shuttle mode; as the Decepticons and Wraiths regrouped, Vekktral used Astrotrain's sensors to deduce that the Wraith/Cybertronian hybrid had survived reentry.
{{storylink|Shining Armor issue 2|Shining Armor #2}}

[[File:ShiningArmor3-AstrotrainAndVekktral.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|[[Vekktral|He]]'s goin' off the rails on a crazy train.]]
The Decepticons caught up with the monster as it rampaged through a [[Xetaxxan|Xetaxxian]] village and eventually burned itself out, though Vekktral was enthusiastic about trying again, Starscream made it clear that it wouldn't be his men that Vekktral sacrificed. While Starscream and the [[Conehead]]s headed off to retrieve the synthesizer from the wreckage, Astrotrain hung back with Vekktral and his Wraiths to spring a trap for the Autobots. When a group of Xetaxxans — preying on [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Bumblebee]] 's sympathy for the natives — revealed themselves as Wraiths, Astrotrain crashed through a wall to ferry Vekktral into battle, forcing Magnus to fight a rearguard action while Bumblebee and Sata made a beeline for the station. {{storylink|Shining Armor issue 3|Shining Armor #3}}

In the ensuing melee, Astrotrain wisely stuck to the sidelines and merely watched as Magnus battled — and eventually succumbed to — the swarm of Wraiths, observing with some discomfort as Vekktral used his [[magic]] to merge with the Autobot into another monstrous fusion. Astrotrain rejoined the other Decepticons as the Wraith-Magnus led the charge against the Autobot-Knight alliance... but was unprepared for Vekktral to backstab his mechanical allies, intending to turn them into more Wraith hybrids. {{storylink|Shining Armor issue 4|Shining Armor #4}} Ensnared by Wraiths, Astrotrain was rescued by Blitzwing; the two Triple Changers joined Starscream as he announced a new plan: to grab the synthesizer and get off world as fast as possible. Stardrive tailed them and managed to rip off Starscream's wings, forcing Astrotrain to carry their humiliated leader offworld as the Seeker detonated the energon synthesizer so that the Autobots couldn't have it either. {{storylink|Shining Armor issue 5|Shining Armor #5}}

[[File:Infiltration5 AstrotrainImwaiting.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|left|Not even alien invasions can stop Astrotrain from updating his blog.]]

A century later, Astrotrain was still a part of Starscream's squad, now operating under the [[infiltration protocol]]. They arrived and worked covertly on [[Earth]] for at least four years, working to destabilize Earth's governing organizations and create global anarchy. Astrotrain oversaw the extraction and refinement of the mysterious, Energon-like substance, [[Ore-13]], {{storylink|Infiltration issue 5|Infiltration #5}} but despite having sampled its power, he was unwilling to stand alongside Starscream against Megatron. {{storylink|Infiltration issue 6|Infiltration #6}}

Later on, he took Starscream's place as the Earthbound Decepticon Infiltration Unit's second-in-command under Megatron, and continued to oversee the Ore-13 research. {{storylink|Escalation issue 1|Escalation #1}} During Megatron's scheme to escalate the tensions between [[Brasnya]] and [[Russia]], Astrotrain served as air cover for their ground forces, but was severely damaged by [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] {{storylink|Escalation issue 4|Escalation #4}} {{storylink|Escalation issue 5|Escalation #5}} and later retreated.

After being humiliated in battle with Optimus Prime, Megatron ordered [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] to come to Earth several phases before his presence is normally requested. Upon hearing this, the wire in Astrotrain's forehead nearly exploded, but Megatron told him to shut up. {{storylink|Escalation issue 6|Escalation #6}}

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Astrotrain was involved in Megatron's plot in the country of Latveria. He helped supercharge his fellow Decepticons with energy siphoned from [[Spider-Man]] as part of the Decepticons' "[[Mirror response mode]]." {{storylink|Man and Machine, Part Two}} While other Decepticons helped fend off the combined forces of the Autobots and the Avengers, Astrotrain remained within the Decepticons' Latverian installation at Megatron's side. {{storylink|Man and Machine, Part Three}} When Megatron headed outside to deal with the opposition personally, Spider-Man broke free of his restraints, and Astrotrain attempted to subdue the super-hero once more. Unexpectedly, he was stunned by [[Doctor Doom]], the human villain being spiteful over Megatron's recent betrayal. After Earth's heroes managed to destroy the "Psycho-Prism" integral to Megatron's scheme, the Decepticon leader recognized that the current mission no longer served a purpose. Megatron warped Astrotrain and the rest of his troops away from the battlefield before retreating himself. {{storylink|Man and Machine, Part Four}}

Witnessing his leader straying further from protocol every nano-klik but knowing none of them would dare tell Megatron he was wrong, Astrotrain decided to do the unthinkable, something no sane Transformer would ever do except as a very last resort: deliberately reactivate Starscream so he could do it ''for'' them. {{storylink|Devastation issue 1|Devastation #1}} {{storylink|Devastation issue 2|Devastation #2}}

[[File:Devastation6 shownomercy.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.95|Don't cross the streams, Blitzwing!]]
When the alien [[Reaper]]s suddenly attacked their headquarters, {{storylink|Devastation issue 4|Devastation #4}} Astrotrain left his post (forcing Blitzwing to cover for him) to plot how to exploit the situation with Starscream (though he was openly concerned if the plan failed they'd be dead). The plan worked: Starscream successfully removed Sixshot from the board and attacked the Reapers, at which point Astrotrain popped up in the command bunker to go "look at how brave Starscream is bravely attacking the Reapers by himself!". Megatron deduced what was going on behind his back, but instead of punishment, led the Decepticons into battle. {{storylink|Devastation issue 5|Devastation #5}} After the destruction of the Reapers, Astrotrain expressed surprise at their victory and callously declared that the deaths of [[Runabout (G1)|Runabout]] and [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]] were acceptable losses. {{storylink|Devastation issue 6|Devastation #6}}

[[File:AHM3 Astrotrain.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|Somebody didn't mind the gap.]]
A year later, the Decepticons on Earth, including Astrotrain, defeated the Autobots on the planet in a mighty battle. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 1|All Hail Megatron #1}} {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 7|All Hail Megatron #7}} As the Decepticons subsequently began conquering the planet, Astrotrain carried on being by-the-book and tactically minded in the attack on [[New York City]], suggesting they send the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] to handle ground forces to avoid ballistic attacks. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 2|All Hail Megatron #2}} [[Marissa Faireborn]] would watch as Astrotrain and his fellow Decepticons went on a rampage through the city. {{storylink|Earthfall Part 2: Detonation Boulevard|Detonation Boulevard}}

He also took to the subway lines in locomotive form to eradicate the humans hiding in the subway stations. Inexplicably, his train mode was seen to resemble an outdated steam locomotive instead of the diesel freight engine it had been a year earlier. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 3|All Hail Megatron #3}} Astrotrain was one of many Decepticons to listen to Megatron's speech about conquest. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 4|All Hail Megatron #4}} He later watched Starscream try to take control of the Decepticons using [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], although the revolt was interrupted by the arrival of human jets from [[Europe]]. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 10|All Hail Megatron #10}} This was soon followed by the return of the exiled Autobots, at which point Astrotrain wrestled with [[Roadbuster (G1)|Roadbuster]] and laughed at the Autobots when they were seemingly retreating (in reality, they were just [[Omega Supreme (G1)|making room]]). Astrotrain was then tackled into a building by Roadbuster, who commented that the Decepticon was a "lightweight". {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 11|All Hail Megatron #11}} Megatron and his army were defeated, {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 12|All Hail Megatron #12}} and Astrotrain served as their escape vehicle as they fled Earth. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 13|Uneasy Lies the Head}}

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Three years later, Astrotrain was stationed on the desolate asteroid base where Starscream was in charge. He responded to [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hot Rod]]'s infiltration of the base, but ended up running straight past the intruder without noticing. {{storylink|Heart Like a Wheel}} When Megatron finally returned to take back command, Astrotrain and the other Decepticons watched him brutally punish Starscream for his actions. {{storylink|Spotlight: Megatron}} They then followed Megatron back to Earth for revenge. There, Astrotrain was present when Megatron was approached by a lone Optimus Prime, and was ordered to stop the Autobot when he apparently tried to escape. As it turned out, Prime was only getting some distance away from the imminent impact of a satellite he had arranged to be dropped on the Decepticons from space. Astrotrain and his comrades were blown sky high from the ensuing explosion. {{storylink|Revenge of the Decepticons Part 5: Enemy Mine|Enemy Mine}}

Megatron then let himself be captured by the Autobots and taken to Cybertron, where he used the [[space bridge]] technology built into in his new body to summon Astrotrain and the other Decepticons who were waiting on Earth. {{storylink|The Question}} At first they did battle with the Autobots, but were soon mind-controlled by [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]] into combining with his [[Sweep (G1)|Sweep]] army and forming a huge monster. {{storylink|Chaos Part Three: Kings|Kings}} After the war, Astrotrain was among a Cybertronian crowd recruited by Starscream to pressure [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]] into revealing one of his secret discoveries below ground on Cybertron. After following Starscream underground, they witnessed [[Metrotitan (Zone)|Metrotitan]], a dying [[Titan (group)|Titan]], declare that Starscream was the Cybertronian destined to unite their whole race. Astrotrain and the other Cybertronians celebrated by carrying Starscream on their shoulders through Iacon. {{storylink|Primus: All Good Things|All Good Things}}

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In spite of his support of Starscream, Astrotrain's true loyalty lay with Shockwave and Soundwave, who were secretly in contact with Megatron. As part of Megatron's plan, he and the other loyalists were captured by a mind-controlled Prowl and taken to the [[Black Room]], {{storylink|The End of the Beginning of the World}} where they were upgraded into new forms in preparation of their leader's return. {{storylink|The Verge}} Astrotrain then proceeded to aid Blitzwing in capturing a mixed group of Autobots and [[NAIL|neutrals]] sent to investigate Prowl, running over [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] and breaking off his arm in the process. {{storylink|Before the Dawn}} While it looked like the Decepticons had the upper hand, Astrotrain was taken off guard along with the others when [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] revealed her true loyalties to the Autobots and killed [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]]. In the Decepticons' resulting escape from the Black Room, Astrotrain helped provide covering fire. {{storylink|Plan for Everything}} The Decepticons went on to fight the Autobots over control of Iacon, but the battle ended with Megatron defeated and Starscream rising to leadership of the neutrals. Starscream's first action was to exile all Autobots and Decepticons who refused to abandon their factions, including Astrotrain. {{storylink|Heavy Is the Head}}

[[File:Winners&Losers-Astrotrain.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.5|Astrotrain lost his caboose.]]

Out in the wilderness, Soundwave declared that he would lead the Decepticons to hunt down the deserted Shockwave, but Astrotrain and Blitzwing were sick of listening to him after their recent failure and rebelled. They attacked the communications expert and fought his cassettes until the fight was broken up by [[Needlenose (G1)|Needlenose]] and Soundwave left to confront Shockwave alone. {{storylink|Shockpoint}} He soon returned and tried to rally Astrotrain and the other Decepticons again, claiming they had to save all Cybertron from Shockwave's machinations. {{storylink|Soundwaves (issue)|Soundwaves}} As the Decepticon forces converged on Shockwave's newly arrived [[Quintessa (IDW)|Necrotitan]], they ran into the exiled Autobots and a battle broke out. {{storylink|Black Metal: Dark Cybertron Chapter 2|Black Metal}} They were rudely interrupted when the Necrotitan suddenly unleashed an energy wave that gravely wounded soldiers on both sides, among them Astrotrain. {{storylink|Winners & Losers: Dark Cybertron Chapter 3|Winners & Losers}}

Having lost his legs and an arm to the death wave, Astrotrain was carried to safety and guarded by the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]]. He let his defenders borrow his binoculars, explaining he had bad eyes but kept this secret so Megatron wouldn't consider him a liability. {{storylink|No Exit: Dark Cybertron Chapter 6|No Exit}} Astrotrain wound up at the Autobots' wasteland camp, and when the Necrotitan was defeated by [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]], he and the other death wave victims were cured from its corruption. He also got his limbs back somehow. {{storylink|Finis Temporis: Dark Cybertron Chapter 9|Finis Temporis}} He celebrated the victory by going to [[Swerve's]] to drink and sing alongside both Autobots and Decepticons. {{storylink|The Becoming: Dark Cybertron Chapter 10|The Becoming}} The celebrations came to an end when Shockwave put his final plan into action and summoned an army of [[Ammonite]]s to Cybertron, forcing all Autobots and Decepticons to fight back. {{storylink|Black Planet: Dark Cybertron Chapter 11|Black Planet}}

[[File:TheMindBomb-SpaceBus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|In case that "Astrotrain" trademark falls through.]]
Following Shockwave's defeat, Astrotrain fell under the command of new Decepticon leader Galvatron, who took his troops to Earth under Soundwave's advice of starting a new approach to peace there. {{storylink|Earthfall Chapter 4: Full Fathom Five|Full Fathom Five}} When an enraged Galvatron went on a rampage in their ship, the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'', Astrotrain tried to calm him down only to end up redirecting the rage at himself. {{storylink|Earthfall Chapter 3: The Mind Bomb|The Mind Bomb}} When the ''Nemesis'' was brought down by Prowl during the Autobots' attack on the [[Earth Defense Command]]'s [[Marshall Islands|Bikini Atoll]] base, Astrotrain was injured and had to be pulled out of the wreckage by Blitzwing. {{storylink|Earthfall Chapter 5: I Dream of Wires|I Dream of Wires}}

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Astrotrain then ended up taking Galvatron to a swamp for a secret meeting with Arcee. Astrotain was a little stupefied when Galvatron offered to kill him after Arcee expressed annoyance at his not coming alone, and was also not happy about the bugs infesting the area; his intake manifolds got full of them, and a rather large one startled him when it flew up to his face. {{storylink|Now and On Earth}} Astrotrain next transported some tanks of oxygen, along with a group of Decepticons and humans, to the Decepticons' [[Jupiter]] commune, which was in the midst of being constructed (and which he considered to be a much better place to visit than a swamp). He thought the docking process could have been a little gentler, but didn't hold any ill feelings against the [[Stockbridge|human crew member]] responsible. {{storylink|South of Heaven}}

As the Decepticons made preparations to board the Autobots' [[Ark-7|ship]] and seize its space bridge, Astrotrain wondered how long it would be before the craft's power ran out and the force field surrounding it was gone. He also expressed confusion at the idea that Galvatron had ever been young. {{storylink|Conquerors Part 1: Aphelion|Aphelion}}

Soon after, Astrotrain and the Decepticon elite were summoned to Shanghai, China by Galvatron, as the Decepticon invasion of Earth was to begin. {{storylink|Conquerors Part 4: Perihelion|Perihelion}}. When Optimus Prime and his forces arrived in Shanghai, Astrotrain and the rest of the Decepticons present engaged with them. He was one of the Decepticons teleported away from the battle when the [[People's Liberation Army Mecha Force]] attacked the battling Cybertronians. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 1: Once Upon a Time on Earth|Once Upon a Time on Earth}} He dropped Galvatron off at the Copahua volcano for his "appointment" with Arcee, then later picked him up. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 3: The Medium and the Message|The Medium and the Message}}

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He was once again among Galvatron's Decepticons fighting forces defending the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'' at the bottom of the ocean. When Galvatron turned the Earth into a giant [[Enigma of Combination]], Astrotrain was forcibly combined with [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]], [[Acid Storm (G1)|Acid Storm]], [[Dreadwing (G2)|Dreadwing]], and [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]] into [[Galvatronus (Generations)|Galvatronus]] (Astrotrain formed the left leg). Galvatronus punched [[Victorion]] and grappled with [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] with support from two [[Seeker clone]]s. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 4: It's Beginning To And Back Again|It's Beginning To And Back Again}} After Superion disabled the Earth Enigma, Galvatronus was disassembled into his components. Galvatron ordered Astrotrain to carry him away from the battle while under fire from [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]], leaving the rest of the Decepticons behind. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 5: As Above...So Below|As Above...So Below}}

[[File:NoFairFight-AstrotrainDies.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.2|"Then there was trouble..."]]
The two fled in the direction of [[Sanctuary Station]], but were pursued into space by [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]] and Arcee. Galvatron shot and disabled Cosmos, who was then able to shoot Astrotrain in the engine, forcing him to enter Jupiter's atmosphere. They were pursued further into Jupiter's atmosphere, but could not land due to Jupiter being a gas giant. Astrotrain tried to convince Galvatron to let him retreat to the space station, claiming he would be able to get free somehow, but Galvatron told him he was not yet through serving the Decepticon cause. Galvatron sacrificed Astrotrain by flinging him in his disabled shuttle mode at Arcee, who trisected him with her swords. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 6: No Fair Fights|No Fair Fights}}

His divided body was subsequently infected by an alien organism that altered his physiology, keeping his [[brain module]] alive, and seemingly moved him back to Earth where the three pieces crashed in different locations. They were targeted by [[V.E.N.O.M.]] and [[Destro]], who sought to use the organism as a genetic weapon, but [[M.A.S.K.]] and [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] put a stop to their plan by retrieving them first. {{istorylink|The Deathstone}}
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====Spotlight: Mirage====
With the Autobots reduced to a small rag-tag rabble, Astrotrain accompanied Starscream's small strike team to the [[Pegasus Star Cluster]]. Astrotrain and Blitzwing both attacked Optimus Prime after the mercenary [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] destroyed the Autobot bunker's security system, allowing the Decepticons in. Astrotrain avoided death when Mirage forced Prime to lower his weapon in exchange for [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]'s life. He could barely hold Prime back as Mirage executed [[Hound (G1)|Hound]], losing his grip when the furious Autobot leader attacked the mercenary.

But it was all Mirage's dream... or was it? {{storylink|Spotlight: Mirage}}

===''Hearts of Steel''===
[[File:Astrotrain HOS.jpg|left|thumb|That's Mister The Astrotrain.]]
Referred to as ''the'' Astrotrain, he was a black-and-purple locomotive, with a retracted propeller on the front and batwings along the side.

The Decepticons built (or modified) the Astrotrain to be the locomotive engine pulling their battle train to [[New York City]]. {{storylink|Hearts of Steel issue 3|Hearts of Steel #3}} En route he rammed through an Army blockade undamaged, but ended up driving off a cliff thanks to [[John Henry]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], and apparently falling to his destruction... despite having wings. {{storylink|Hearts of Steel issue 4|Hearts of Steel #4}}

{{IDW HOS}}

===''Lil Formers''===
Astrotrain loaned out his right hand to serve as a prop for [[BotCon 2006]]. Though he hoped to get it right back after the convention, it didn't seem that would be the case. {{storylink|Lil Formers}}

===''Henkei! Henkei!'' pack-in manga===
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Astrotrain was one of the Decepticons who accompanied Megatron in his attacks on Earth in the 21st century. He was first seen going on a rampage in the Japanese district of [[Shinjuku]], forcibly pushing a train along from behind while in his own train mode, threatening to derail it. [[Mirage (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! pack-in manga|Mirage]] and [[Grimlock (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! pack-in manga|Grimlock]] arrived to save the train, prompting Astrotrain to switch to shuttle mode and take off through the city, shattering windows and forcing [[Optimus Prime (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! pack-in manga|Optimus Prime]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! pack-in manga|Bumblebee]] to shield human bystanders from the rain of glass with their own bodies. He then transformed into [[robot mode]] and began battling the Autobots, who were unaware he was merely staging a diversion so the other Decepticons could raid a power plant. {{storylink|Henkei! Henkei! volume 2}} The powerful Triple-Changer had the Autobots on the ropes until their newest ally, [[Hot Rod (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! pack-in manga|Rodimus]], arrived to join the fight. {{storylink|Henkei! Henkei! volume 3}}

===''Henkei! Henkei! Generations'' manga===
When the [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] of another universe attempted to attack [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], Astrotrain and [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] defended their leader. However, Starscream possessed Onslaught and used his body to knock out Astrotrain. {{storylink|Starscream's New Body}}

===''Henkei! Henkei!'' Bun Bun manga===
Astrotrain was among the small group of Decepticons serving under [[Megatron (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! Bun Bun manga|Megatron]] who departed Cybertron in pursuit of the [[Energon cube#Henkei! Henkei! Bun Bun manga|Energon Cube]]. When the Cube crash-landed on Earth and shattered into fragments, Astrotrain and the other Decepticons took on the forms of local vehicles and machinery to remain hidden while searching for the shards.

Eleven years after the crash of the Cube, when [[Ramjet (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! Bun Bun manga|Ramjet]] and [[Starscream (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! Bun Bun manga|Starscream]] found themselves battling the Autobots in the Japanese town of [[Hoshinochō]], Ramjet put in the call to Astrotrain. Astrotrain passed the message on to Megatron, who departed the Decepticons' warehouse base to join the fight. {{storylink|Enter! The Transformers}}

Some time later, Astrotrain joined Starscream and Ramjet in attacking a hydroelectric power plant, and easily fended off the leaderless Autobots who resisted them, as [[Optimus Prime (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! Bun Bun manga|Optimus Prime]] was incapacitated at the time. Astrotrain took down [[Bumblebee (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! Bun Bun manga|Bumblebee]] and [[Mirage (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! Bun Bun manga|Mirage]] single-handedly, then transformed to shuttle mode so the other Decepticons could load the [[energon cube]]s they had gathered. When the revived Optimus Prime came speeding onto the scene soon after, Astrotrain quickly took off in a bid for escape, but was struck by a powered-up blast from Prime's [[ion blaster]] and disappeared in a colossal explosion. However, he was barely able to make it back to the Decepticons' undersea base to deliver the stolen energon cubes, but was denied any usage by [[Cyclonus (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! Bun Bun manga|Cyclonus]]. {{storylink|Time of Resurrection}} Astrotrain did not reappear again throughout the Transformers' battles on Earth.

===''Henkei! Henkei! Transformers -Visualize-''===
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===''Transformers: All Spark''===
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===''Cloud''===
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===''Kre-O'' comic===
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Astrotrain was part of a massive Decepticon invasion force intended to ruin the Autobots' picnic. However, [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] plowed through them with his truck and left them scattered... and then left. Returning to the scene after.. ''ahem'', taking care of some pressing business, Optimus gathered up the still-wiped-out Kreons, bound them up on a flatbed trailer, and took them to the picnic. {{storylink|Emergency! Hurry to the Base, Optimus!}}
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===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
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The Astrotrain, "the Hell Ride", was an old foe of [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] {{storylink|Pax Megatronus}} and shuttled captured prisoners down the Polyhex Killway and to the horrifying [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]. These passengers included some squishy humans, [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] and [[Scarlett]], who sneaked aboard him. {{storylink|Expelled from the Garden}} Shortly after, just before the destruction of Earth, Astrotrain engaged Omega once more and was soundly trounced. {{storylink|Pax Megatronus}}
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===''Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe''===
Astrotrain 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}}

===''Titans Return'' marketing material===
Partnered with the [[Titan Master]] [[Darkmoon]], who granted him cloaking ability, {{storylink|#TitansReturn|''Titans Return'' Darkmoon/Astrotrain toy bio}} Astrotrain was part of a group of Decepticons dispatched to [[Jungle Planet (colony)|Eukaris]] in the hopes of intercepting [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]] and [[Grimlock (G1)|Clobber]]. While the other Decepticons set up an ultimately bungled ambush, Astrotrain swooped down to try and capture the two Autobots. Later, Astrotrain was present for a Decepticon attack led by [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] on Cybertron. {{storylink|Titans Return: The Power of the Titan Masters}}

===''Win If You Dare''===
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material===
[[File:Siege-Astrotrain-art.jpg|thumb|upright=0.6|Much like my cartoon appearance [[#War for Cybertron Trilogy cartoon|below]], I show up to places and do nothing.]]

{{bigquote|In confusion there is opportunity.}}

On Cybertron, Astrotrain was a [[Insignia/War for Cybertron Trilogy|Space Force Transport Captain]], whose function was transport. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Siege|''Siege'' webpage}}<ref>[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/siege ''Siege'' website]</ref> During the war for Cybertron, [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] was dispatched to [[Protihex]] as part of his patrol. While there, he detected the presence of Astrotrain and reported to [[Teletraan I|Teletraan-1]] that the superhighway's waypoint had been compromised. {{storylink|Source:Teletraan1 Data Files|''Siege'' Teletraan1 Data Files}}

With Cybertron's fate sealed and the Autobots gone, the Decepticons followed them closely through space aboard the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'' in pursuit of the [[AllSpark]]. During this period, Astrotrain's primary objective on this mission was creating confusion and his primary weapon was the "Ionic Displacer Blaster". {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Earthrise|''Earthrise'' webpage}}<ref>[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/earthrise ''Earthrise'' website]</ref>
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===2019 IDW continuity===
:*''First appearance:'' [[The Change In Your Nature Part Four|''Transformers'' issue #16]]

[[File:TheChangeInYourNaturePart4-Astrotrain.jpg|thumb|left|300px|I'm the last of the good ol' puffer trains. I'm the last of the soot and scum brigade. And all this peaceful living is drivin' me insane.]]

Astrotrain was a member of [[the Rise]], acting as transport for [[Slipstream (G1)|Slipstream]] and "[[Team Stream]]" as they attacked a [[Titan Net]] subsidiary hub thanks to his large-scale size. The Rise injected a data-bomb into the hub to disable all the orbiting [[Titan (group)|Titans]] save [[Vigilem]] whom [[Skystalker (G1)|Skystalker]] imparted new orders on. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Four}} Once Vigilem moved into action, Slipstream ordered the Rise to depart before [[Security Operations]] arrived. Though Astrotrain was confident he could defeat anything Security threw at them, Slipstream deemed a confrontation unnecessary and reiterated her command. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Five}}

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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Marcus Clark-Oliver]] (English)|[[Kevin Kraus]] (German), [[Sergio Becerril]] (Latin-American Spanish)}}
Astrotrain was among the Decepticon troops that attacked the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' after its location had been discovered. {{storylink|Siege episode 6}} When the ship managed to escape through a space bridge, Astrotrain joined Megatron's crew to pursue it aboard the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]''. However, their subsequent battle with the ''Ark'' resulted in a team of Autobots led by [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] taking control of the bridge. Astrotrain and the other Decepticons present surrendered in response. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 6}}

Following the Nemesis' crash on Earth, Astrotrain and several other crew members attended to the damage, attempting to fix the ship. Astrotrain later accompied Megatron and his fellow Decepticons outside to check the perimeter breach reported by Soundwave. There, they encountered [[Predacon]]s, one of which also identified himself as Megatron. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 1}}. Astrotrain was later patrolling the halls of the Nemesis, when he encountered the Predacon [[Dinobot]], who was supposed to be guarding their prisoner, the [[Maximal]] scout [[Airazor]]. Astrotrain was put on edge, though saw nothing out of the ordinary, missing [[Rattrap]], who was clinging to a light above. However, Astrotrain soon caught Rattrap outside Airazor's cell, he and [[Scorponok]] closing in on the little Maximal, having known Rattray would be present thanks to Megatron's study into the Golden Disk. However, Astrotrain did not anticipate the presence of [[Mirage]], who disabled his invisibility and send Astrotrain flying. Mirage took advantage of the Decepticons unconscious state to impersonate him, though the real Astrotrain quickly awakened. He fought the fake version of himself, but was overpowered, and trapped in the prison cell with Scorponok while Mirage, Rattrap and Airazor escaped. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 2}}. He was later freed, and participated in the assault on The Ark, but when it transformed and the Autobots gained the upper hand, the Decepticons were defeated, and Astrotrain was captured alongside the rest of the Nemesis' crew, and taken aboard The Ark to return to Cybertron. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 5}}. Aboard The Ark, Astrotrain was locked in a stasis field with the other Decepticons. Later, he was freed once more, to aid in the fight against [[Galvatron]] and [[Nemesis Prime]], and bore witness to the arrival of the spark spirits that bought a swift end to the threat. Following the battle, Astrotrain departed with Megatron, and the remaining members of the Decepticons and Predacons. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 6}}.

==Commercial appearances==
*Astrotrain battle against both [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus]] and [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]]. As more Autobots joined the fray, Astrotrain feigned a retreat in his locomotive mode, only to take to the air and double back in his shuttle mode as the busted rails came to an end. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Triple Changers and Perceptor|Triple Changers and Perceptor commercial}}
*Astrotrain and [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] had the Autobots [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]] and [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]] pinned down, until [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] and [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]] arrived to turn the tide of battle. Though the Decepticon triple-changers attempted to flee, their Autobot counterparts were able to keep pace by rapidly shifting through all three of their modes. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Sandstorm, Broadside, Octane|Sandstorm, Broadside, and Octane commercial}}

==Games==
===''The Transformers'' (PS2)===
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{{bigquote|Astrotrain, the triplechanger! With space shuttle and train engine forms, this is the ultimate transporter. He carries the logistical burden of the Decepticons' evil plans!|The [[narrator]]|''[[The Transformers (PS2)|The Transformers]]''}}
{{voiceactor|[[Russ Veillard]] (English)}}

====Autobot story====
Megatron sent Astrotrain to collect the energy they had drained from the [[Monogan Hydroelectric Power Station]]. When Astrotrain was almost at the generator, he had caught up to a squad of Autobots who had come to stop the Decepticons. Astrotrain got the Autobots' attention by blowing his train whistle and approached them in his train form. When he reached the Autobots, he transformed to robot form and announced that all the energy at the power station belonged to the Decepticons. He told the Autobot squad his orders, warned them that he would destroy the Autobots if they got in his way, and threatened to show them the true power of a triple changer. Optimus Prime requested that Astrotrain leave, but the locomotive/space shuttle Transformer brushed this off with a "whatever", and engaged the Autobots. Despite his best efforts, Astrotrain was defeated. Optimus told the triple changer to fly back on his prized wings, back to Megatron. Realizing that he was defeated, Astrotrain decided to retreat, transforming to his space shuttle form and blasted off. He faced off the Autobots once again outside ELTA. Despite having already fought Snapdragon, Apeface, and countless Decepticon foot soldiers in between them all, the Autobots managed to overcome the triple changer once again.

====Decepticon story====
Astrotrain was a member of a team that Megatron sent to investigate a mysterious UFO that was spotted in the area of [[Zel Samine]]. Something caused the team to lose contact with the main Decepticon forces, and they found out that they could not leave the planet, as Zel's sun, [[Paradius]], emitted electromagnetic rays that was harmful to them. Unable to contact Megatron and with no way to leave the planet safely, Astrotrian and the others scattered across Zel.

The Decepticon forces went to Zel in order to investigate, and Astrotrain found the Decepticons while they were at the hydroelectric power station. He called out to them in his train mode and blew his whistle. He rolled up to them and transformed to robot mode once he was close enough, expressing relief for finding them as his energon supplies had been getting low. When Megatron announced that he was sure Astrotrain would be useful, Astrotrain assured him that he was great in fighting, not just for transporting. {{storylink|The Transformers (PS2)|The Transformers}}
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===''Transformers Battle Circuit''===
Astrotrain, one of the "greatest Transformers of all time," was part of a Decepticon team that participated in a tournament on Cybertron. He faced off against a team of Autobots in a series of one-on-one matches. If he managed to defeat Bumblebee, Rodimus, Grimlock, Jetfire, and Optimus Prime, Astrotrain was declared to be the tournament's champion! {{storylink|Transformers Battle Circuit}}

===''Transformers Legends''===
After [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] crashed into a movie set, [[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]], [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]], and Astrotrain were sent to retrieve him and the weapon he was transporting. Unfortunately they got into an altercation with the Autobots and failed to destroy the film evidence of the crash, which subsequently made it into a blockbuster film. {{storylink|Hoist Goes Hollywood (Legends)|Hoist Goes Hollywood}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
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Astrotrain participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was a Rare character who could be recruited after collecting 100 units of Cybermetal, 50 units of Transmetal, and 30 exclusive cores. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Frontiers''===
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:Astrotrain-EarthWars.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
Astrotrain was sent to the [[Enigma of Combination|Enigma]] battlefield to grab the Enigma so the Decepticons could make combiners. But he ran into [[Springer (G1)|Springer]]. The two had some banter, until Astrotrain left, saying they would settle it later, Triple-changer to Triple-changer. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars}}

*'''Class''': Triple Changer
*'''Weapons''': Astrotrain dual wields large laser rifles to deal damage to whatever he targets.
*Abilities: Being a triple changer Astrotrain is available to two abilities!
**'''Defensive Perimeter''': Bombard all nearby targets with 8 missiles that deal 27 damage. Also puts up a defensive shield that attracts defensives!
**'''Aerial Support''': Rush to a friendly bot healing heath in a wide area when landing.
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==Toys and merchandise==
{{main|Astrotrain (G1)/toys}}

==Notes==
[[File:AstrotrainCharacterModel.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|That ass be fly, yo.]]
*In an early Japanese sales catalog from 1985, the black and white Astrotrain was listed as an '''Autobot''' with the [[List of Japanese ID numbers|ID number]] 16, with [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]] being #17 (when released, Megatron was #16, while Astrotrain was #48). In fact, the more realistic black and white deco ''does'' look more like an Autobot...
*Astrotrain's [[character model]] is a bit of a confused collection of contradictions.
**As noted above, the model was based upon an early prototype of his toy, with a different head design and color scheme. However, like most of the new season 2 characters, it is apparent that this character model was created with only a front-facing photo of the toy for reference—a ''mistransformed'' photo, in Astrotrain's case, which did not have his shuttle tailfin unfolded into its chestplate form, leading to that feature being missing from Astrotrain's cartoon and comic book appearance. Further, since his rear-view character model was then created working only from this design, the designers, unware of where it was ''supposed'' to go, wound up placing the tailfin on his back. Due to the prominence of the animation model, Astrotrain is typically depicted without a chestplate in fiction, but the feature was retained for the 2006 ''Classics'' toy.
**However, an ''earlier'' version of his model exists that has a different rear-view design that does ''not'' have the tailfin on his back. This version, which also features much more detailed wings (incorporating circular shapes that might be based on where his train-wheels end up in robot mode on the toy), can be seen in the original [[Commercial/Generation 1|commercial]] advertising the toy, and also appears in a few scenes of "[[Triple Takeover]]," drawn very inconsistently.
**Speaking of "Triple Takeover", it, along with any other episodes animated by either [[AKOM]] or the [[unknown Generation 1 animation studios]], consistently uses the alternate ''colors'' from this early model for all Astrotrain's appearances, giving him a toy-accurate grey helmet, and mostly-grey shoulder wheels, when the finished animation model uses purple.
**Both early and finished models also gave Astrotrain two eyes, even though the original toy had a visor. The separate eyes were also used for subsequent depictions of the character in fiction, as well as the 2006 ''Classics'' toy.
*According to "The God Gambit", Astrotrain believes that [[Fandom|those who worship Transformers]] are fools.
[[File:TheTransformerTheMovie-Astrotrainexcaping.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Not shown: Thomas and the stationmaster's house.]]
*Astrotrain, along with Cosmos and Omega Supreme, was one of three space-faring characters added to the cartoon in 1985. In addition to the usual voice flanging given to the show's robotic characters, all three had an echoing reverberation applied to their voices, presumably to play up the "outer space" aspect.
*Astrotrain's voice in the G1 cartoon contained a peculiarly-modulated flange effect, mixing a normal voice with a higher-pitched version of the same recording.
*While Astrotrain does not appear in the [[The Transformers: Stormbringer|''Stormbringer'' comic series]] (due in part to him being on Earth at the time), the trade paperback includes a design sketch for a Triple Changer which appears to be intended as Astrotrain's pre-Earth Cybertronian form.
*In the [[2005 IDW continuity]] during [[Simon Furman]] and [[E. J. Su]]'s run, Astrotrain's flight mode was originally depicted as a realistically rendered space vehicle, while his train mode was a modern diesel-electric locomotive akin to a {{w|GE U28C|General Electric U28C model}}... with a decidedly non-standard giant cannon mounted on the engine cowling. From ''[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron|All Hail Megatron]]'' onward, however, Astrotrain's robot mode was reworked to better resemble his ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' toy... but rather than transforming into that toy's bullet train form, he instead becomes a purple D62 steam locomotive like his original toy. There is probably a [[Trukk not munky|good reason]] for that.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Astrotrain''' (アストロトレイン ''Asutorotorein'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Űrvonat''' ("Space Train"), '''Űrmozdony''' ("Space Engine", first ''The Movie'' dub)
*''Italian:'' '''Triplex Uno''' ("Triplex One")
*''Mandarin:'' '''Tàikōng Huǒchē''' (Taiwan, 太空火車, "Space Train"), '''Dà Huǒchē''' (China, 大火车, "Big Train")
*''Portuguese:'' '''Astro-Comboio''' (Portugal, "Astro-Train")
*''Russian:'' '''Astropoyezd''' (Астропоезд, "Astrotrain")
*''Ukrainian:'' '''Astrotyag''' (Астротяг, "Astrohauler")

==External links==
*[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/reissue/Astrotrain_template.html Original Hasbro Astrotrain, original Takara Astrotrain and Takara reissue Astrotrain at TF-1.com]
*[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/reissue/Animeastro_template.html e-Hobby Astrotrain and original Astrotrain at TF-1.com]

==References==
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Nemesis (G1)

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{{disambigm|Nemesis (disambiguation)|Lemuria (disambiguation)}}
:''The ''Nemesis'' is a space ship from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:NemesisDreamwave1.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Prepare for ship-to-ship intimacy."]]
The flagship of the [[Decepticon fleet]], the '''''Nemesis''''' is a legendary [[Decepticon]] warship, most famous for being the Decepticon ship which ambushed and ultimately shot down the [[Ark (G1)|''Ark'']].

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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[[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] and his crew of Decepticons used the ''Nemesis'' to chase [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] and his crew of Autobots out into deep space. Eventually, the Decepticons boarded the Ark, the Autobots' ship, and left the ''Nemesis'' orbiting Earth. The Ark then crashed into Earth with all the Transformers on board, deactivating them and leaving the ''Nemesis'' in orbit with [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] to watch it. {{storylink|The Transformers (issue)|The Transformers}}

[[File:Target2006 nemesis.jpg|275px|thumb|left|Like some va...wait, what?]]
''The ''Nemesis'' remained undisturbed, hidden from Earthling view with superior cloaking technology. In 2006, [[Galvatron (G1)#Galvatron I|Galvatron]] traveled back in time to the year 1986 in order to build a large laser cannon to destroy [[Unicron/Generation 1#Marvel The Transformers comics|Unicron]]. Upon completing the cannon, Galvatron tested its effectiveness on the orbiting ''Nemesis'', destroying the ship with a single blast.'' {{storylink|Target: 2006}}

During the Decepticon Civil War, Shockwave's base was the ''Nemesis'', which he had parked at the bottom of the ocean 4 million years ago when he fought the [[Dinobot (G1)#Marvel The Transformers comics|Dinobots]].

{{note|The ship's identity and part of its backstory was revealed in the letters page,{{fact}} which directly conflicts the earlier UK story. Simon Furman wrote both stories, though not necessarily the letters page.}}

====''Transformers '84''====
The ''Nemesis'' was designed by [[Jetfire (G1)|Skyfire]] so [[Decepticon High Command]] could ambush the Autobots after they'd destroy the oncoming [[asteroid belt]]. Skyfire himself however was barred from boarding on Shockwave's orders, the lead scientist feeling that his subordinate's talents would be best utilized if he remained on Cybertron. After a delay with the absent Shockwave, the ship launched, {{storylink|Secrets & Lies issue 1|Secrets & Lies #1}} hiding behind an asteroid so it could ambush its Autobot counterpart. Deducing Optimus Prime's trap, Shockwave remained aboard the ''Nemesis'' during the fateful attack. After the Ark crashed on Earth, Shockwave used the ship to communicate with [[Punch (G1)|Counterpunch]] before the [[Conehead]]s boarded. Needing to verify on the status of the Ark, Shockwave incapacitated the three with a [[scraplet]] virus before he exited the ship. Solar cycles later, Counterpunch tried to make contact with the now overdue Shockwave, the ship rerouting the call to the scientist's hastily assembled mining station. {{storylink|Secrets & Lies issue 2|Secrets & Lies #2}} Still in orbit, the ship's environmental protocols cured the Coneheads of the scraplet virus. After they took stock of their situation, the trio blasted out of the ''Nemesis'' to find the Ark and Shockwave. {{storylink|Secrets & Lies issue 3|Secrets & Lies #3}}

Though the Coneheads found the Ark, they also found a controlled Megatron channeling dangerously large amounts of [[antimatter]], quickly taking their leave. Retreating back to the ''Nemesis'', they found themselves unable to engage the propulsion system, contacting [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]] to deliver a status report and request rescue. Straxus agreed to send rescue but only on the condition that they stayed silent about the Ark, an offer that the Coneheads readily agreed to. {{storylink|Secrets & Lies issue 4|Secrets & Lies #4}}

====Crew====
*[[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]]
*[[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]]
*[[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]]
*[[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]]
*[[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]]
*[[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]]
*[[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]]
*[[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]]
*[[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]]
*[[Thundercracker (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Thundercracker]]
*[[Skywarp (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Skywarp]]
*[[Viewfinder]]
*[[Decepticon medics|A medic]]
*[[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]]
*[[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]]
*[[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]]

===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
[[File:Nemesis astroids.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|When the Decepticons play a game of Asteroids, it's quite literal.]]
The ''Nemesis'' was the ship used by the Decepticons to pursue the [[Autobot]]s. All the Decepticons left the ship to board the Ark and both ships ended-up crashing on prehistoric [[Earth]]. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 1}}

Before the crash, however, several objects were ejected from the ship, including an escape pod {{storylink|A Plague of Insecticons}} and what would become the [[Pearl of Bahoudin]]. {{storylink|Trans-Europe Express}}

[[File:NemesisMicrobots1.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Eh, it's not so big]]
In 1985, archaeologists eventually discovered the wreck of the ''Nemesis'' in South America. Once [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] relayed the news to [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]], the Decepticons deployed immediately. Upon arriving, Megatron removed the ''Nemesis'''s power-source, the [[Heart of Cybertron]] and had [[Hook (G1)#The Transformers cartoon|Hook]] then install it in him. Imbued with near-limitless power, Megatron then attempted to destroy the Autobots, and almost succeeded, until the Heart of Cybertron was removed from his body and destroyed by [[Perceptor (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Perceptor]], [[Brawn (G1)#The Transformers cartoon|Brawn]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]]. {{storylink|Microbots}}

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====Crew====
*[[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]]
*[[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]]
**[[Laserbeak (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Laserbeak]]
**[[Rumble (G1)#The Transformers cartoon|Rumble]]
**[[Ravage (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ravage]]
**[[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]]
**[[Buzzsaw (G1)#The Transformers cartoon|Buzzsaw]]
*[[Thundercracker (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Thundercracker]]
*[[Skywarp (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Skywarp]]
*[[Reflector (G1)#The Transformers cartoon|Reflector]]
*Various [[Air Warrior|Air Warriors]]
*[[Shrapnel (G1)#The Transformers cartoon|Shrapnel]]
*[[Bombshell (G1)#The Transformers cartoon|Bombshell]]
*[[Kickback (G1)#The Transformers cartoon|Kickback]]

===''Beast Wars'' cartoon===
[[File:BWNemesisPt1 rises.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|And in four million years, [[Victory (G1)|its sister ship]] crashes into the ocean, coming full circle.]]
The ''Nemesis'' was the flagship of the [[Decepticon fleet]], and the most powerful warship that the Transformer race had ever built.

[[File:BWNemesisPt1 Nemesisname.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Megs wanted his victims to know who it was that blew them up.]]
According to myth, it was responsible for shooting down the ''Ark''. It was revealed that [[Tarantulas (BW)#Beast Wars cartoon|Tarantulas]] had discovered the wreckage of the ''Nemesis'' deep under water, and had been refurbishing it for unknown purposes. While he'd finished rebuilding it and outfitting it with [[unspace|transwarp]] capabilities, Tarantulas was killed before he could use it; [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]] found out about the ''Nemesis'' soon after, and commandeered it as a last ditch attempt to rewrite history and destroy the Ark. {{storylink|Nemesis Part 1|Nemesis Part 1}}

Using the ''Nemesis''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s awesome power, Megatron managed to kill [[Tigerhawk#Beast Wars cartoon|Tigerhawk]], as well as [[Inferno (BW)#Beast Wars cartoon|Inferno]] and [[Quickstrike (BW)#Beast Wars cartoon|Quickstrike]] by accident when he tried to avenge himself on the [[Protohuman]] leader. He soon began to tear at [[Mount St. Hilary]], intending to obliterate the slumbering Ark! In the final battle, the ''Nemesis''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s controls were severely damaged when [[Rhinox (BW)#Beast Wars cartoon|Rhinox]] crashed an [[Autobot Shuttle Omega Delta|Autobot shuttle]] ''through'' the warship. Out of control, the ship flew eastwards into the rising sun, turning slowly south and eventually crashing (unseen) several thousand miles away. {{storylink|Nemesis Part 2|Nemesis Part 2}}
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====Tactical systems====
{{quote|I will say this for my namesake; he liked the artillery big, and plentiful.|Beast Wars Megatron on ''Nemesis's'' armaments|"[[Nemesis Part 2]]"}}
[[File:Nemesis missiles.JPG|left|upright=0.85|thumb|Skywarp, Rumble, and Thrust liked to write messages on the missiles.]]
Even for the flagship of the Decepticon space fleet, one might have considered the armament on the ''Nemesis'' to be overkill. In addition to the standard energy weapons used by the Decepticons, the vessel carried a massive amount of [[missile]]s, which could be fired slowly in a swarm of rocket propelled death. A [[tractor beam]] could pull anything beneath it up to be sliced and grounded up by rotating blades and drills. The blades were incredibly sharp, being able to slice through solid rock.

[[File:Nemesis fusion cannon.JPG|125px|thumb|"A second fusion cannon is unworkable, Megatron." "Silence, Starscream!"]]
Given that Megatron himself would have be the ship's normal commander, it should not be surprising that the primary weapon on the ''Nemesis'' was a [[fusion cannon]]. The fusion cannon was powered by its own reactor, apparently separate from the main [[Energon]] supply. The reactor needed to be at one hundred percent capacity to fire a blast, and would require a powerup time between blasts.

The ship also featured systems to enable the forced boarding of enemy ships. A pair of magnetic couplings amidships allowed for the ''Nemesis'' to forcibly establish a magnetic junction between herself and the unfortunate target, and a boarding chute could be released from within the hull to allow crew-members to cross the gap between ships. The tip of the chute could also be heated to cut through hull plating at least as thick as that used on the [[Ark (G1)#The Transformers cartoon|Ark]].

Tactically the ship had two main weaknesses. During the flight from Cybertron a heavy meteor shower required so much power to maintain the shields that ''Nemesis'' was forced to fly in the Ark's wake in order to survive. Given that a similar energy crisis shortly affected the Ark as well, it would seem that both ships were weakened by the lack of energy on Cybertron. Ergo, the Nemesis functioned best when well-fueled, otherwise her size and power requirements could make the ship a liability.

The second weakness was placing all the main tactical, command and fire-control systems in the prominent dorsal conning tower. Though the location provided an excellent viewpoint for piloting the ship and directing combat (and was presumably well armored and shielded), it also made for a compelling target, as happened in the final act of the Beast Wars when Rhinox piloted an [[Autobot Shuttle Omega Delta|Autobot shuttle]] straight into the conning tower in a kamikaze run, taking out the bridge and crippling the ship, which flew rudderless until crashing in [[South America]], where in the 20th century human excavations would unearth her. {{storylink|Nemesis Part 2}} {{storylink|Microbots}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
Built to be the flagship of [[Megatron (G1)#Dreamwave Generation One continuity|Megatron]]'s space fleet, the ''Nemesis'' was one of the largest ships created in its time. It used experimental Transwarp technology for space travel. On Cybertron the ship was mainly used as a siege engine, hoards of Decepticons would disembark to attack Autobot targets, while the ''Nemesis'' would launch a bombardment. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More Than Meets The Eye}}
After returning to Earth following Shockwave's defeat on Cybertron, [[Starscream (G1)#Dreamwave Generation One continuity|Starscream]] used the ''Nemesis'' as his base of operations. It is unknown if the warship had previously been used for this purpose by the Decepticons or if Starscream rediscovered it after returning to Earth. {{storylink|Black Sunshine}}

The technical specifications for the ''Nemesis'' were:

*Estimated length: 2.5 miles
*Wingspan: 1.75 miles
*Height: 1.25 miles

{{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More Than Meets The Eye #8}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
A [[worldburner]]-class capital ship, the ''Nemesis'' was designed to raze whole planets. {{storylink|Earthfall Chapter 5: I Dream of Wires|I Dream of Wires}}

After [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]] defected to the Autobots, [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]] took command of the Decepticons and led them to Earth on board the ''Nemesis''. The ship was kept in high orbit before later flying to the [[Earth Defense Command#2005 IDW continuity|EDC]]'s base on [[Marshall Islands|Bikini Atoll]] after the "[[mindbomb]]" was used on the Decepticons. {{storylink|Earthfall Chapter 4: Full Fathom Five|Full Fathom Five}} When Prowl hacked into the EDC mainframe he unleashed all the missiles on the ''Nemesis'' crippling it and causing it to crash instantly. {{storylink|Earthfall Chapter 5: I Dream of Wires| I Dream of Wires}} The wreck of the ship ended up on the bottom of the Indian Ocean where it was continued to be used as the main base of the Decepticons. {{storylink|Onyx Interface Part One: Signals, Calls, and Marches|Signals, Calls, and Marches}} Following its near-destruction by [[Superion (G1)#2005 IDW continuity|Superion]], {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 5: As Above...So Below|As Above...So Below}} and capture by the EDC, {{storylink|White Heat}} [[G.I. Joe (team)#2005 IDW continuity|G.I. Joe]] moved in turning into a stationary base that they rechristened '''''Lemuria'''''. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vol. 5 issue 1|G.I. Joe vol. 5 #1}}

When [[Unicron/Generation 1#2005 IDW continuity|Unicron]] began his attack on the [[Cybertronian colonies#2005 IDW continuity|Cybertronian colonies]], [[Depth Charge (BW)#2005 IDW continuity|Depth Charge]] led a horde of [[Maximal#2005 IDW continuity|Maximals]] to attack ''Lemuria'' only for he and his troops to be chased off by [[Skywarp (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Skywarp]]'s group. {{storylink|Last Stand (G.I. Joe)|Last Stand}} [[Scarlett#2005 IDW continuity|Scarlett]] viewed the attack as proof that Unicron would eventually turn his attention to Earth. {{storylink|Road's End}} Following the defeat of Unicron, [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]] was imprisoned aboard ''Lemuria'', with [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]] serving as his warden. {{storylink|Post}}

===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
The Decepticon flagship, the ''Nemesis'' was commandeered by [[Shipwreck#Transformers vs. G.I. Joe|Shipwreck]] in an unseen adventure. Utilizing the ship, the Joe rammed Megatron's "Mega-Megatron" [[Combiner|combined]] form, returning the Decepticon leader to his normal state. After the Decepticons had been defeated, Shipwreck used the ''Nemesis'' to patrol the trade routes within the [[asteroid belt]] and fight off [[Zanzibar]]'s piracy. {{storylink|The War Never Ends}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
The legendary vessel that carried the Decepticons to Earth, by the late 24th century a surviving piece of the ''Nemesis'' was part of the collection in the office of [[Dynamic Energon Distilleries|D.E.D.]] administrator [[Megatron (BW)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Gnashteeth]]. {{storylink|Identity Politics}}

===''Star Trek vs. Transformers''===
Four million years ago, the ''Nemesis'' followed the ''Ark'', immobilizing it with its tractor beams so the crew could board the Autobot ship. While the ''Ark'' crashed on the nearby Earth, what happened to the ''Nemesis'' is unknown, but when the Decepticons later departed Earth to flee [[World War III]], they did so aboard [[Trypticon (G1)#Star Trek vs. Transformers|Trypticon]].

While mind-melded with [[Optimus Prime (G1)#Star Trek vs. Transformers|Optimus Prime]], [[Spock]] glimpsed his memories of the ''Nemesis''. {{storylink|Prime's Directive, Part Two}}

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material===
With Cybertron's fate sealed and the Autobots gone, the Decepticons followed them closely through space aboard the ''Nemesis'' in pursuit of the [[AllSpark]]. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Earthrise|''Earthrise'' webpage}}<ref>[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/earthrise ''Earthrise'' website]</ref>

In the midst of their mission, [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] discovered that ''Nemesis'' crewmember Counterpunch was actually an Autobot double agent named [[Punch (G1)|Punch]]. Once his identity was discovered, Punch escaped the ''Nemesis'' in an escape pod and made his way to the nearby Disaster Planet, [[Master (planet)|Dominus]]. Megatron, in retaliation, sent Barricade to hunt him down. {{Storylink|War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Dominus Criminal Pursuit marketing material}}<ref>[https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-F1144-Trans-Fall-3/dp/B0855748HF Dominus Criminal Pursuit on Amazon]</ref>

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon===
After the Autobots had removed the [[AllSpark|Allspark]] from Cybertron, the planet's condition began to decline, Megatron redirected all resources on Cybertron, including the [[spark]]s of his prisoners and soldiers, into Project Nemesis, a massive starship with which to find the Allspark and find the Autobot ''Ark''. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 1}} {{storylink|Earthrise episode 2}}

After being informed of the ''Ark''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s location by [[Doubledealer]], {{storylink|Earthrise episode 6}} the ''Nemesis'' set out for the [[Nebulos|Nebulon]] system, finding the ''Ark'' by an active [[space bridge]] that the Autobots hoped to use to reach the Allspark. Unwilling to turn the warship's armament on the portal, Megatron ordered a boarding party prepped. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 3}}

Having slipped away from the chaos, Starscream was more than willing to use the ''Nemesis'' to destroy the ''Ark'', ordering an attack just as the Autobot craft went to warp. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 4}}

The energies had opened a portal to the [[Dead Universe]], an opening that Megatron, after kicking Starscream off the bridge, ordered the ship through. Entering the rift, the ''Nemesis'' was boarded by [[Galvatron (G1)|a mysterious Decepticon]] who guided Megatron after the ''Ark'' and how to harness the strange powers of the realm. By the time he'd left, the ''Nemesis'' had caught up with the Ark just as both ships returned to normal space, above an organic planet. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 5}}

Its weapon systems offline after the jolt of crossing realities, the ''Nemesis'' used its [[tractor beam]] to tow in the ''Ark'', ramming it. As the Decepticons boarded the ''Ark'', [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] took the chance to scamper over to the unguarded ''Nemesis'', seizing command of it and turning its weapons on the ''[[Fool's Fortune]]'' when it arrived. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 6}}

The Nemesis crashed on Earth, and was discovered by the [[Maximal]] [[Airazor]], as well as the forces of the [[Predacon]]s. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 1}}. Airazor was captured by the Decepticons and Predacons, and imprisoned aboard the Nemesis. Later, an Autobot team rescued her from the ship. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 2}}. The Nemesis was repaired and took flight once more to destroy The Ark, only for it to transform. The Nemesis was sent crashing into the volcanic landscape, and its wreck was left behind when the Autobots took the Decepticons and Predacons prisoner, and returned to Cybertron. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 5}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Mystery of Convoy''===
At the end of the [[Subspace Zone]], [[Ultra Magnus (G1)#Games|Ultra Magnus]] fought and defeated the Destron Boat. {{storylink|Transformers: Mystery of Convoy}}

===''Angry Birds Transformers''===
The starship appears as an accessory to [[Minion Pig#As Cyclonus|Cyclonus]], and it is very, VERY small, which is very, VERY weird. {{storylink|Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers}}

==Toys==
===''Generations''===
[[File:Titans Return Trypticon.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
*'''Decepticon Necro & Decepticon Full-Tilt & Trypticon''' (Titan Class, 2017)
**''Accessories:'' [[Full-Tilt (G1)|Full-Tilt]], Full-Tilt's gun, [[Wipe-Out#Generations|Necro]] Titan Master, Cannon/Full-Tilt holder
{{note|Trypticon was described as transforming into the Nemesis in a Designer's Desk video released on Hasbro's Youtube Channel.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjQE0N233X0] Transformers: Titans Return - ‘Trypticon’ Designer Desk | Transformers Official, 14 September 2017</ref>}}

:Standing at 20 inches tall, ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Trypticon was the tallest Decepticon figure made at that point. (It was later surpassed by the [[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]] release of [[Scorponok (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Skorponok]].) He features several new action features, such as a spring-loaded pop-out forehead-gun and the ability to "eat" Titan Master figures, who fall down his throat into his stomach, which can be opened to retrieve them. His city mode unfolds to around three feet wide, and the "battle station" mode of his classic toy is rebranded as the Nemesis, a spaceship that can fit a Deluxe-class action figure in its forward bay. The front of the Nemesis mode features sculpted faux eyes, intended to make it look like it is formed by Trypticon's head. In lieu of electronics, Trypticon comes with his old partner [[Full-Tilt (G1)#Titans Return|Full-Tilt]], who has been significantly upgraded to become a full-sized Deluxe figure in his own right, with his own Titan Master partner, [[Wipe-Out#Generations|Necro]], who is actually a new version of Trypticon's comic bud, [[Wipe-Out]]. Since his head is obviously too large to interact with Titan Masters as most Titans Return figures do, he features a slot near the back of his head where you can insert a head-mode Titan Master, causing the orange canopy on his head to open and the laser cannon to slide up.

:Early production runs of the figure had a serious [[design flaw]] in the hip ratchets: a combination of strong springs and weak plastic caused the mechanisms of the joints to destroy themselves very quickly if they were used. Cutting the springs in half or repeatedly compressing them to reduce their length appears to solve this problem on affected copies of the toy. Later production runs appear to have fixed the issue entirely. Similarly, early specimens of this figure had a chest door that would not latch closed properly and could not bear the weight of Full-Tilt; this too was fixed in later shipments. However, the tail is entirely a different matter: the gears inside can potentially make a "snap!" sound even if care is taken while posing, causing the tail to droop down.

:The large cannons on Trypticon's back can be extended; this is mentioned in the instructions, but not depicted in any of the stock photography. Originally, the paired towers on Trypticon's back were symmetrical in their design, mirroring each other. A later [[variant]] was released with a [[retool]]ed right tower, mimicking the asymmetrical tower designs on the original figure.

:On Monday 13th February 2017, the Monday before [[Toy Fair 2017]], a picture of the toy was released and swiftly withdrawn from the Transformers Instagram account.

:In fall 2018, huge quantities of Trypticons were found at outlet stores in the U.S. for a fraction of their original price. This may be a sign of poor initial sales, or a result of other retailers buying up what was supposed to be a year's worth of inventory from recently bankrupted U.S. branch of [[Toys"R"Us]].

:Like [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/toys#Generations|Fortress Maximus]], Trypticon doesn't come with his vehicular drone Brunt, though [[Brunt (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|a new Brunt]] was later announced a year later for the ''Siege'' toyline.

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==Notes==
*The name "Nemesis" wasn't used until the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' cartoon. Before the show, the ship was simply called "Decepticon Space Cruiser".<ref name=bwu-p35>''[[Beast Wars Universe]]'', page 35</ref>
*According to ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|The Transformers]]'' episode "[[Microbots]]", the star drive on board the ''Nemesis'' contains a Cybertronian alloy known as [[Cybertroid alloy]].
*According to ''[[Beast Wars Universe]]'', the ''Nemesis'' originally crashed into the [[Atlantic Ocean]]. After the event from the episode "[[Nemesis Part 2]]", this time the ''Nemesis'' crashed into a mountain located in [[Mexico]].<ref name=bwu-p35/>
*''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' [[Sharkticon (Energon)|Sharkticon]]'s [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] was originally designed to resemble the ''Nemesis'', and his early working name was "Decepticon Nemesis".
*In the 2005 IDW continuity the ship is called the ''Nemesis'', looks like the ''[[Revenge (G1)|Revenge]]'' and shares the fate of the ''[[Victory (G1)|Victory]]''. This is why we love [[John Barber]].
*''Titans Return'' Trypticon transforming into the ''Nemesis'' references the fate of his [[Trypticon (WFC)|Aligned counterpart]] who was transformed into that universe's incarnation of the ''Nemesis'', although in that case the transformation was permanent.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''''Nemesis''''' (ネメシス ''Nemeshisu''), '''Destron Boat''' (''[[Transformers: Mystery of Convoy|Mystery of Convoy]]'', デストロンボート ''Desutoron Bōto'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Fùchóu Nǚshén''' (復仇女神, "[[Wikipedia:Nemesis (mythology)|Nemesis]]", lit. "Goddess of Revenge"), '''Bàoyìng Hào''' (China, 报应号, "Retribution"),'''Bàoyǐng Hào''' (China, 暴影号, "Ferocious Shadow")
*''French:'' '''''Némésis'''''

==See also==
*{{i|Lemuria}} at the IDW Hasbro Wiki

==References==
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Nemesis (G1)

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:''The ''Nemesis'' is a space ship from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:NemesisDreamwave1.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Prepare for ship-to-ship intimacy."]]
The flagship of the [[Decepticon fleet]], the '''''Nemesis''''' is a legendary [[Decepticon]] warship, most famous for being the Decepticon ship which ambushed and ultimately shot down the [[Ark (G1)|''Ark'']].

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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[[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] and his crew of Decepticons used the ''Nemesis'' to chase [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] and his crew of Autobots out into deep space. Eventually, the Decepticons boarded the Ark, the Autobots' ship, and left the ''Nemesis'' orbiting Earth. The Ark then crashed into Earth with all the Transformers on board, deactivating them and leaving the ''Nemesis'' in orbit with [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] to watch it. {{storylink|The Transformers (issue)|The Transformers}}

[[File:Target2006 nemesis.jpg|275px|thumb|left|Like some va...wait, what?]]
''The ''Nemesis'' remained undisturbed, hidden from Earthling view with superior cloaking technology. In 2006, [[Galvatron (G1)#Galvatron I|Galvatron]] traveled back in time to the year 1986 in order to build a large laser cannon to destroy [[Unicron/Generation 1#Marvel The Transformers comics|Unicron]]. Upon completing the cannon, Galvatron tested its effectiveness on the orbiting ''Nemesis'', destroying the ship with a single blast.'' {{storylink|Target: 2006}}

During the Decepticon Civil War, Shockwave's base was the ''Nemesis'', which he had parked at the bottom of the ocean 4 million years ago when he fought the [[Dinobot (G1)#Marvel The Transformers comics|Dinobots]].

{{note|The ship's identity and part of its backstory was revealed in the letters page,{{fact}} which directly conflicts the earlier UK story. Simon Furman wrote both stories, though not necessarily the letters page.}}

====''Transformers '84''====
The ''Nemesis'' was designed by [[Jetfire (G1)|Skyfire]] so [[Decepticon High Command]] could ambush the Autobots after they'd destroy the oncoming [[asteroid belt]]. Skyfire himself however was barred from boarding on Shockwave's orders, the lead scientist feeling that his subordinate's talents would be best utilized if he remained on Cybertron. After a delay with the absent Shockwave, the ship launched, {{storylink|Secrets & Lies issue 1|Secrets & Lies #1}} hiding behind an asteroid so it could ambush its Autobot counterpart. Deducing Optimus Prime's trap, Shockwave remained aboard the ''Nemesis'' during the fateful attack. After the Ark crashed on Earth, Shockwave used the ship to communicate with [[Punch (G1)|Counterpunch]] before the [[Conehead]]s boarded. Needing to verify on the status of the Ark, Shockwave incapacitated the three with a [[scraplet]] virus before he exited the ship. Solar cycles later, Counterpunch tried to make contact with the now overdue Shockwave, the ship rerouting the call to the scientist's hastily assembled mining station. {{storylink|Secrets & Lies issue 2|Secrets & Lies #2}} Still in orbit, the ship's environmental protocols cured the Coneheads of the scraplet virus. After they took stock of their situation, the trio blasted out of the ''Nemesis'' to find the Ark and Shockwave. {{storylink|Secrets & Lies issue 3|Secrets & Lies #3}}

Though the Coneheads found the Ark, they also found a controlled Megatron channeling dangerously large amounts of [[antimatter]], quickly taking their leave. Retreating back to the ''Nemesis'', they found themselves unable to engage the propulsion system, contacting [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]] to deliver a status report and request rescue. Straxus agreed to send rescue but only on the condition that they stayed silent about the Ark, an offer that the Coneheads readily agreed to. {{storylink|Secrets & Lies issue 4|Secrets & Lies #4}}

====Crew====
*[[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]]
*[[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]]
*[[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]]
*[[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]]
*[[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]]
*[[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]]
*[[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]]
*[[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]]
*[[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]]
*[[Thundercracker (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Thundercracker]]
*[[Skywarp (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Skywarp]]
*[[Viewfinder]]
*[[Decepticon medics|A medic]]
*[[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]]
*[[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]]
*[[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]]

===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
[[File:Nemesis astroids.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|When the Decepticons play a game of Asteroids, it's quite literal.]]
The ''Nemesis'' was the ship used by the Decepticons to pursue the [[Autobot]]s. All the Decepticons left the ship to board the Ark and both ships ended-up crashing on prehistoric [[Earth]]. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 1}}

Before the crash, however, several objects were ejected from the ship, including an escape pod {{storylink|A Plague of Insecticons}} and what would become the [[Pearl of Bahoudin]]. {{storylink|Trans-Europe Express}}

[[File:NemesisMicrobots1.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Eh, it's not so big]]
In 1985, archaeologists eventually discovered the wreck of the ''Nemesis'' in South America. Once [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] relayed the news to [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]], the Decepticons deployed immediately. Upon arriving, Megatron removed the ''Nemesis'''s power-source, the [[Heart of Cybertron]] and had [[Hook (G1)#The Transformers cartoon|Hook]] then install it in him. Imbued with near-limitless power, Megatron then attempted to destroy the Autobots, and almost succeeded, until the Heart of Cybertron was removed from his body and destroyed by [[Perceptor (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Perceptor]], [[Brawn (G1)#The Transformers cartoon|Brawn]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]]. {{storylink|Microbots}}

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====Crew====
*[[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]]
*[[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]]
**[[Laserbeak (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Laserbeak]]
**[[Rumble (G1)#The Transformers cartoon|Rumble]]
**[[Ravage (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ravage]]
**[[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]]
**[[Buzzsaw (G1)#The Transformers cartoon|Buzzsaw]]
*[[Thundercracker (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Thundercracker]]
*[[Skywarp (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Skywarp]]
*[[Reflector (G1)#The Transformers cartoon|Reflector]]
*Various [[Air Warrior|Air Warriors]]
*[[Shrapnel (G1)#The Transformers cartoon|Shrapnel]]
*[[Bombshell (G1)#The Transformers cartoon|Bombshell]]
*[[Kickback (G1)#The Transformers cartoon|Kickback]]

===''Beast Wars'' cartoon===
[[File:BWNemesisPt1 rises.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|And in four million years, [[Victory (G1)|its sister ship]] crashes into the ocean, coming full circle.]]
The ''Nemesis'' was the flagship of the [[Decepticon fleet]], and the most powerful warship that the Transformer race had ever built.

[[File:BWNemesisPt1 Nemesisname.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Megs wanted his victims to know who it was that blew them up.]]
According to myth, it was responsible for shooting down the ''Ark''. It was revealed that [[Tarantulas (BW)#Beast Wars cartoon|Tarantulas]] had discovered the wreckage of the ''Nemesis'' deep under water, and had been refurbishing it for unknown purposes. While he'd finished rebuilding it and outfitting it with [[unspace|transwarp]] capabilities, Tarantulas was killed before he could use it; [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]] found out about the ''Nemesis'' soon after, and commandeered it as a last ditch attempt to rewrite history and destroy the Ark. {{storylink|Nemesis Part 1|Nemesis Part 1}}

Using the ''Nemesis''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s awesome power, Megatron managed to kill [[Tigerhawk#Beast Wars cartoon|Tigerhawk]], as well as [[Inferno (BW)#Beast Wars cartoon|Inferno]] and [[Quickstrike (BW)#Beast Wars cartoon|Quickstrike]] by accident when he tried to avenge himself on the [[Protohuman]] leader. He soon began to tear at [[Mount St. Hilary]], intending to obliterate the slumbering Ark! In the final battle, the ''Nemesis''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s controls were severely damaged when [[Rhinox (BW)#Beast Wars cartoon|Rhinox]] crashed an [[Autobot Shuttle Omega Delta|Autobot shuttle]] ''through'' the warship. Out of control, the ship flew eastwards into the rising sun, turning slowly south and eventually crashing (unseen) several thousand miles away. {{storylink|Nemesis Part 2|Nemesis Part 2}}
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====Tactical systems====
{{quote|I will say this for my namesake; he liked the artillery big, and plentiful.|Beast Wars Megatron on ''Nemesis's'' armaments|"[[Nemesis Part 2]]"}}
[[File:Nemesis missiles.JPG|left|upright=0.85|thumb|Skywarp, Rumble, and Thrust liked to write messages on the missiles.]]
Even for the flagship of the Decepticon space fleet, one might have considered the armament on the ''Nemesis'' to be overkill. In addition to the standard energy weapons used by the Decepticons, the vessel carried a massive amount of [[missile]]s, which could be fired slowly in a swarm of rocket propelled death. A [[tractor beam]] could pull anything beneath it up to be sliced and grounded up by rotating blades and drills. The blades were incredibly sharp, being able to slice through solid rock.

[[File:Nemesis fusion cannon.JPG|125px|thumb|"A second fusion cannon is unworkable, Megatron." "Silence, Starscream!"]]
Given that Megatron himself would have be the ship's normal commander, it should not be surprising that the primary weapon on the ''Nemesis'' was a [[fusion cannon]]. The fusion cannon was powered by its own reactor, apparently separate from the main [[Energon]] supply. The reactor needed to be at one hundred percent capacity to fire a blast, and would require a powerup time between blasts.

The ship also featured systems to enable the forced boarding of enemy ships. A pair of magnetic couplings amidships allowed for the ''Nemesis'' to forcibly establish a magnetic junction between herself and the unfortunate target, and a boarding chute could be released from within the hull to allow crew-members to cross the gap between ships. The tip of the chute could also be heated to cut through hull plating at least as thick as that used on the [[Ark (G1)#The Transformers cartoon|Ark]].

Tactically the ship had two main weaknesses. During the flight from Cybertron a heavy meteor shower required so much power to maintain the shields that ''Nemesis'' was forced to fly in the Ark's wake in order to survive. Given that a similar energy crisis shortly affected the Ark as well, it would seem that both ships were weakened by the lack of energy on Cybertron. Ergo, the Nemesis functioned best when well-fueled, otherwise her size and power requirements could make the ship a liability.

The second weakness was placing all the main tactical, command and fire-control systems in the prominent dorsal conning tower. Though the location provided an excellent viewpoint for piloting the ship and directing combat (and was presumably well armored and shielded), it also made for a compelling target, as happened in the final act of the Beast Wars when Rhinox piloted an [[Autobot Shuttle Omega Delta|Autobot shuttle]] straight into the conning tower in a kamikaze run, taking out the bridge and crippling the ship, which flew rudderless until crashing in [[South America]], where in the 20th century human excavations would unearth her. {{storylink|Nemesis Part 2}} {{storylink|Microbots}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
Built to be the flagship of [[Megatron (G1)#Dreamwave Generation One continuity|Megatron]]'s space fleet, the ''Nemesis'' was one of the largest ships created in its time. It used experimental Transwarp technology for space travel. On Cybertron the ship was mainly used as a siege engine, hoards of Decepticons would disembark to attack Autobot targets, while the ''Nemesis'' would launch a bombardment. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More Than Meets The Eye}}
After returning to Earth following Shockwave's defeat on Cybertron, [[Starscream (G1)#Dreamwave Generation One continuity|Starscream]] used the ''Nemesis'' as his base of operations. It is unknown if the warship had previously been used for this purpose by the Decepticons or if Starscream rediscovered it after returning to Earth. {{storylink|Black Sunshine}}

The technical specifications for the ''Nemesis'' were:

*Estimated length: 2.5 miles
*Wingspan: 1.75 miles
*Height: 1.25 miles

{{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More Than Meets The Eye #8}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
A [[worldburner]]-class capital ship, the ''Nemesis'' was designed to raze whole planets. {{storylink|Earthfall Chapter 5: I Dream of Wires|I Dream of Wires}}

After [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]] defected to the Autobots, [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]] took command of the Decepticons and led them to Earth on board the ''Nemesis''. The ship was kept in high orbit before later flying to the [[Earth Defense Command#2005 IDW continuity|EDC]]'s base on [[Marshall Islands|Bikini Atoll]] after the "[[mindbomb]]" was used on the Decepticons. {{storylink|Earthfall Chapter 4: Full Fathom Five|Full Fathom Five}} When Prowl hacked into the EDC mainframe he unleashed all the missiles on the ''Nemesis'' crippling it and causing it to crash instantly. {{storylink|Earthfall Chapter 5: I Dream of Wires| I Dream of Wires}} The wreck of the ship ended up on the bottom of the Indian Ocean where it was continued to be used as the main base of the Decepticons. {{storylink|Onyx Interface Part One: Signals, Calls, and Marches|Signals, Calls, and Marches}} Following its near-destruction by [[Superion (G1)#2005 IDW continuity|Superion]], {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 5: As Above...So Below|As Above...So Below}} and capture by the EDC, {{storylink|White Heat}} [[G.I. Joe (team)#2005 IDW continuity|G.I. Joe]] moved in turning into a stationary base that they rechristened '''''Lemuria'''''. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vol. 5 issue 1|G.I. Joe vol. 5 #1}}

When [[Unicron/Generation 1#2005 IDW continuity|Unicron]] began his attack on the [[Cybertronian colonies#2005 IDW continuity|Cybertronian colonies]], [[Depth Charge (BW)#2005 IDW continuity|Depth Charge]] led a horde of [[Maximal#2005 IDW continuity|Maximals]] to attack ''Lemuria'' only for he and his troops to be chased off by [[Skywarp (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Skywarp]]'s group. {{storylink|Last Stand (G.I. Joe)|Last Stand}} [[Scarlett#2005 IDW continuity|Scarlett]] viewed the attack as proof that Unicron would eventually turn his attention to Earth. {{storylink|Road's End}} Following the defeat of Unicron, [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]] was imprisoned aboard ''Lemuria'', with [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]] serving as his warden. {{storylink|Post}}

===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
The Decepticon flagship, the ''Nemesis'' was commandeered by [[Shipwreck#Transformers vs. G.I. Joe|Shipwreck]] in an unseen adventure. Utilizing the ship, the Joe rammed Megatron's "Mega-Megatron" [[Combiner|combined]] form, returning the Decepticon leader to his normal state. After the Decepticons had been defeated, Shipwreck used the ''Nemesis'' to patrol the trade routes within the [[asteroid belt]] and fight off [[Zanzibar]]'s piracy. {{storylink|The War Never Ends}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
The legendary vessel that carried the Decepticons to Earth, by the late 24th century a surviving piece of the ''Nemesis'' was part of the collection in the office of [[Dynamic Energon Distilleries|D.E.D.]] administrator [[Megatron (BW)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Gnashteeth]]. {{storylink|Identity Politics}}

===''Star Trek vs. Transformers''===
Four million years ago, the ''Nemesis'' followed the ''Ark'', immobilizing it with its tractor beams so the crew could board the Autobot ship. While the ''Ark'' crashed on the nearby Earth, what happened to the ''Nemesis'' is unknown, but when the Decepticons later departed Earth to flee [[World War III]], they did so aboard [[Trypticon (G1)#Star Trek vs. Transformers|Trypticon]].

While mind-melded with [[Optimus Prime (G1)#Star Trek vs. Transformers|Optimus Prime]], [[Spock]] glimpsed his memories of the ''Nemesis''. {{storylink|Prime's Directive, Part Two}}

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material===
With Cybertron's fate sealed and the Autobots gone, the Decepticons followed them closely through space aboard the ''Nemesis'' in pursuit of the [[AllSpark]]. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Earthrise|''Earthrise'' webpage}}<ref>[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/earthrise ''Earthrise'' website]</ref>

In the midst of their mission, [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] discovered that ''Nemesis'' crewmember Counterpunch was actually an Autobot double agent named [[Punch (G1)|Punch]]. Once his identity was discovered, Punch escaped the ''Nemesis'' in an escape pod and made his way to the nearby Disaster Planet, [[Master (planet)|Dominus]]. Megatron, in retaliation, sent Barricade to hunt him down. {{Storylink|War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Dominus Criminal Pursuit marketing material}}<ref>[https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-F1144-Trans-Fall-3/dp/B0855748HF Dominus Criminal Pursuit on Amazon]</ref>

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon===
After the Autobots had removed the [[AllSpark|Allspark]] from Cybertron, the planet's condition began to decline, Megatron redirected all resources on Cybertron, including the [[spark]]s of his prisoners and soldiers, into Project Nemesis, a massive starship with which to find the Allspark and find the Autobot ''Ark''. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 1}} {{storylink|Earthrise episode 2}}

After being informed of the ''Ark''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s location by [[Doubledealer]], {{storylink|Earthrise episode 6}} the ''Nemesis'' set out for the [[Nebulos|Nebulon]] system, finding the ''Ark'' by an active [[space bridge]] that the Autobots hoped to use to reach the Allspark. Unwilling to turn the warship's armament on the portal, Megatron ordered a boarding party prepped. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 3}}

Having slipped away from the chaos, Starscream was more than willing to use the ''Nemesis'' to destroy the ''Ark'', ordering an attack just as the Autobot craft went to warp. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 4}}

The energies had opened a portal to the [[Dead Universe]], an opening that Megatron, after kicking Starscream off the bridge, ordered the ship through. Entering the rift, the ''Nemesis'' was boarded by [[Galvatron (G1)|a mysterious Decepticon]] who guided Megatron after the ''Ark'' and how to harness the strange powers of the realm. By the time he'd left, the ''Nemesis'' had caught up with the Ark just as both ships returned to normal space, above an organic planet. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 5}}

Its weapon systems offline after the jolt of crossing realities, the ''Nemesis'' used its [[tractor beam]] to tow in the ''Ark'', ramming it. As the Decepticons boarded the ''Ark'', [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] took the chance to scamper over to the unguarded ''Nemesis'', seizing command of it and turning its weapons on the ''[[Fool's Fortune]]'' when it arrived. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 6}}

The Nemesis crashed on Earth, and was discovered by the [[Maximal]] [[Airazor]], as well as the forces of the [[Predacon]]s. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 1}}. Airazor was captured by the Decepticons and Predacons, and imprisoned aboard the Nemesis. Later, an Autobot team rescued her from the ship. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 2}}. The Nemesis was repaired and took flight once more to destroy The Ark, only for it to transform. The Nemesis was sent crashing into the volcanic landscape, and its wreck was left behind when the Autobots took the Decepticons and Predacons prisoner, and returned to Cybertron. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 5}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Mystery of Convoy''===
At the end of the [[Subspace Zone]], [[Ultra Magnus (G1)#Games|Ultra Magnus]] fought and defeated the Destron Boat. {{storylink|Transformers: Mystery of Convoy}}

===''Angry Birds Transformers''===
The starship appears as an accessory to [[Minion Pig#As Cyclonus|Cyclonus]], and it is very, VERY small, which is very, VERY weird. {{storylink|Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers}}

==Toys==
===''Generations''===
[[File:Titans Return Trypticon.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
*'''Decepticon Necro & Decepticon Full-Tilt & Trypticon''' (Titan Class, 2017)
**''Accessories:'' [[Full-Tilt (G1)|Full-Tilt]], Full-Tilt's gun, [[Wipe-Out#Generations|Necro]] Titan Master, Cannon/Full-Tilt holder
{{note|Trypticon was described as transforming into the Nemesis in a Designer's Desk video released on Hasbro's Youtube Channel.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjQE0N233X0] Transformers: Titans Return - ‘Trypticon’ Designer Desk | Transformers Official, 14 September 2017</ref>}}

:Standing at 20 inches tall, ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Trypticon was the tallest Decepticon figure made at that point. (It was later surpassed by the [[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]] release of [[Scorponok (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Skorponok]].) He features several new action features, such as a spring-loaded pop-out forehead-gun and the ability to "eat" Titan Master figures, who fall down his throat into his stomach, which can be opened to retrieve them. His city mode unfolds to around three feet wide, and the "battle station" mode of his classic toy is rebranded as the Nemesis, a spaceship that can fit a Deluxe-class action figure in its forward bay. The front of the Nemesis mode features sculpted faux eyes, intended to make it look like it is formed by Trypticon's head. In lieu of electronics, Trypticon comes with his old partner [[Full-Tilt (G1)#Titans Return|Full-Tilt]], who has been significantly upgraded to become a full-sized Deluxe figure in his own right, with his own Titan Master partner, [[Wipe-Out#Generations|Necro]], who is actually a new version of Trypticon's comic bud, [[Wipe-Out]]. Since his head is obviously too large to interact with Titan Masters as most Titans Return figures do, he features a slot near the back of his head where you can insert a head-mode Titan Master, causing the orange canopy on his head to open and the laser cannon to slide up.

:Early production runs of the figure had a serious [[design flaw]] in the hip ratchets: a combination of strong springs and weak plastic caused the mechanisms of the joints to destroy themselves very quickly if they were used. Cutting the springs in half or repeatedly compressing them to reduce their length appears to solve this problem on affected copies of the toy. Later production runs appear to have fixed the issue entirely. Similarly, early specimens of this figure had a chest door that would not latch closed properly and could not bear the weight of Full-Tilt; this too was fixed in later shipments. However, the tail is entirely a different matter: the gears inside can potentially make a "snap!" sound even if care is taken while posing, causing the tail to droop down.

:The large cannons on Trypticon's back can be extended; this is mentioned in the instructions, but not depicted in any of the stock photography. Originally, the paired towers on Trypticon's back were symmetrical in their design, mirroring each other. A later [[variant]] was released with a [[retool]]ed right tower, mimicking the asymmetrical tower designs on the original figure.

:On Monday 13th February 2017, the Monday before [[Toy Fair 2017]], a picture of the toy was released and swiftly withdrawn from the Transformers Instagram account.

:In fall 2018, huge quantities of Trypticons were found at outlet stores in the U.S. for a fraction of their original price. This may be a sign of poor initial sales, or a result of other retailers buying up what was supposed to be a year's worth of inventory from recently bankrupted U.S. branch of [[Toys"R"Us]].

:Like [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/toys#Generations|Fortress Maximus]], Trypticon doesn't come with his vehicular drone Brunt, though [[Brunt (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|a new Brunt]] was later announced a year later for the ''Siege'' toyline.

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==Notes==
*The name "Nemesis" wasn't used until the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' cartoon. Before the show, the ship was simply called "Decepticon Space Cruiser".<ref name=bwu-p35>''[[Beast Wars Universe]]'', page 35</ref>
*According to ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|The Transformers]]'' episode "[[Microbots]]", the star drive on board the ''Nemesis'' contains a Cybertronian alloy known as [[Cybertroid alloy]].
*According to ''[[Beast Wars Universe]]'', the ''Nemesis'' originally crashed into the [[Atlantic Ocean]]. After the event from the episode "[[Nemesis Part 2]]", this time the ''Nemesis'' crashed into a mountain located in [[Mexico]].<ref name=bwu-p35/>
*''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' [[Sharkticon (Energon)|Sharkticon]]'s [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] was originally designed to resemble the ''Nemesis'', and his early working name was "Decepticon Nemesis".
*In the 2005 IDW continuity the ship is called the ''Nemesis'', looks like the ''[[Revenge (G1)|Revenge]]'' and shares the fate of the ''[[Victory (G1)|Victory]]''. This is why we love [[John Barber]].
*''Titans Return'' Trypticon transforming into the ''Nemesis'' references the fate of his [[Trypticon (WFC)|Aligned counterpart]] who was transformed into that universe's incarnation of the ''Nemesis'', although in that case the transformation was permanent.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''''Nemesis''''' (ネメシス ''Nemeshisu''), '''Destron Boat''' (''[[Transformers: Mystery of Convoy|Mystery of Convoy]]'', デストロンボート ''Desutoron Bōto'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Fùchóu Nǚshén''' (復仇女神, "[[Wikipedia:Nemesis (mythology)|Nemesis]]", lit. "Goddess of Revenge"), '''Bàoyìng Hào''' (China, 报应号, "Retribution"),'''Bàoyǐng Hào''' (China, 暴影号, "Ferocious Shadow")
*''French:'' '''''Némésis'''''

==See also==
*{{i|Lemuria}} at the IDW Hasbro Wiki

==References==
{{reflist}}

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[[Category:Decepticon bases]]
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Alpha Trion/Generation 1

2021-07-30T20:53:55Z

Umbreon67: /* War for Cybertron Trilogy cartoon */

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:''Alpha Trion is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:AlphaTrionG1-Legendsartclean.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I'm sure I'm just a wise old sage and nothing any more complicated or cosmic than that!]]
'''Alpha Trion''' is one of the oldest living Transformers, and with that age comes a nuanced understanding of his race and their place within the universe. In his youth, he went by the name '''A-3''', and in this time, he helped lead the enslaved Cybertronians in their rebellion against their cruel masters, the [[Quintesson]]s. As a result, he was instrumental in first establishing [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] as an independent planet.

In his older years, he has found a comfortable role in serving as advisor to other Transformers. Though not taking part in the battles of the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]], he is firmly on the side of the Autobots, serving as a mentor and guide, especially to [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]]. He is an enigmatic old robot, though he is known to be the guardian of [[Vector Sigma]] and the custodian of its [[Key to Vector Sigma|circuit key]]. His sage-like manner paints him in almost a mystic tone, and possible connections between Alpha Trion, [[Primus]], and the history of Cybertron itself have boosted him into legendary status.

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[John Stephenson]] (English), [[Corey Burton]] (English, "War Dawn"), [[Tony Pope]] (English, "Forever Is a Long Time Coming"), [[Osamu Saka]] (Japanese), [[Toshio Ishii]] (Japanese, "War Dawn"), [[Hiroshi Naka]] (Japanese, "The Rebirth")|[[Chen Chun]] (Chinese), [[Wolfgang Mascher]] (German, "The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2" and "The Rebirth, Part 2"), [[Ramón Rocabayera]] (Spain-Spanish), [[Alejandro Abdalah]] (Latin American Spanish), [[Serge Bourrier]] (European French), [[Albert Augier]] (European French, "The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2"), [[Georges Atlas]] (European French, "The Rebirth, Parts 2 & 3"), [[Magalhães Graça]] (Portuguese), [[Jomeri Pozzoli]] (Portuguese, "The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2")}}

[[File:YoungA3.jpg|left|thumb|Silverbolt never misses a chance to check out A-3's rugged mustache.]]
11 million years ago, a mechanoid named A-3 was part of the [[Autobot Rebellion|rebellion]] against the [[Quintesson]]s on a [[Cybertron (planet)|factory world]], creating a device called the [[Coder Remote]] that would stop their [[Dark Guardian]]s. Due to a timerift created by Quintessons from the future, he was briefly pulled from his position in the [[Empty Lands]] into the year 2006. Fortunately, his partner [[Beta (G1)|Beta]] managed to start the rebellion as scheduled, and A-3 was soon returned by future [[Autobot]]s to fulfill his role in Cybertronian history. {{storylink|Forever Is a Long Time Coming (episode)|Forever Is a Long Time Coming}}

[[File:Alphatrionagesbackwards.jpg|thumb|He grew a beard, picked up the Matrix, shaved his beard, and then built Optimus, apparently.]]
Years later, he would be given the [[Matrix of Leadership]] by the dying [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]], but Alpha Trion himself did not become Autobot leader. It would sit in his possession, unused, until the coming of the next Autobot leader. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4}} In the meantime, Alpha Trion developed plans to rebuild Autobots to better combat the escalating [[Decepticon]] menace.

The next Autobot leader would actually come to ''him'' when a [[Aerialbot (G1)|group of time-travelers]] lugged a dying youth named Orion Pax to his repair center. Reluctant at first, Alpha Trion sensed a strong spirit in Orion Pax, and decided to rebuild him entirely... into [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]]. When Prime asked if Alpha Trion could rebuild his fallen girlfriend Ariel as well, Alpha Trion agreed, and mused that [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]] would be a good name for a female warrior. {{storylink|War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn}}

[[File:AlphaTrion.jpg|left|thumb|Alpha Trion has secret liquor stashes in the strangest of places.]]

Over the intervening millennia, Alpha Trion's two greatest creations, whether by design or coincidence, forgot their relationship to the ancient Autobot. Five million years after his creation, Optimus Prime was lost when his spacecraft crash-landed on prehistoric Earth, but Alpha Trion kept in contact with Elita One, acting as a sagely advisor to her team of [[Female Autobots]] as they spent the following four million years stealing [[energon]] from [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]. Eventually, in the Earth year 1985, Shockwave caught the Female Autobots in the act and tracked them back to their headquarters, prompting Elita One to consult with Alpha Trion on a course of action. Trion suggested they move their headquarters, telling Elita to scout for a new location alone, but in the event that she encountered the Decepticons, warned her not to use her life-draining time-freezing power. Alas, Elita was captured, and used by the Decepticons to lure Optimus Prime into a trap. To save her beloved's life, Elita used her fatal power, and the Autobot leader was forced to track Alpha Trion to [[Alpha Trion's base‎|his secret base]] in hopes that he could save her. Alpha Trion repaired her to the best of his ability, but revealed to Optimus Prime that only Prime could save Elita by interfacing to her with his power filter. An astonished Optimus Prime stated that only his creator could know that! {{storylink|The Search for Alpha Trion}}

[[File:Ktvs prime and trion.jpg|thumb|"Hey"]]

A short time later, while he was looking for a [[10.2 ultra-drill|misplaced tool]], Alpha Trion was attacked in his workshop by [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] and his Decepticons, who demanded that he hand over the [[Key to Vector Sigma]]. Trion pled ignorance, but Megatron knew better, and the elderly Autobot was soon overpowered while the Decepticons made off with the key. Alpha Trion was rescued from the chunk of metal the Decepticons left him stuck in by Optimus Prime and the Autobots, and after his injuries were repaired by [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] and [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], he journeyed with them into Cybertron's depths, leading the way to Vector Sigma's chamber. Their way, however, was barred by [[Centurion droid]]s that Megatron used the Key to command, and Alpha Trion helped reactivate some discarded worker robots to fight the droids off. The droids had done their job, however, and prevented the Autobots from reaching Megatron before he used Vector Sigma to bring his newest Decepticons, the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] to life. To combat these new land-based Decepticons, Optimus Prime hit on the idea of creating some new aerial Autobots, and Alpha Trion set to work reconstructing some Cybertronian aircraft. {{storylink|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1}} When the work was done, Alpha Trion professed that he had another key to Vector Sigma "on him," and he would use it to reactivate the computer so that it could bring the jets to life. His "key," however, was his own life force: as a first generation product of Vector Sigma, his computation matrix could interface with the computer and bring it back online, at the cost of his own continued existence. Optimus Prime tried to stop him, but Alpha Trion refused to listen, reminding Prime that he was his creator and insisting that the jets were more important that he was. Prime relented, and Alpha Trion merged with Vector Sigma, which activated and brought the new [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] to life. Before Prime and the Autobots departed for Earth, Alpha Trion spoke to them through Vector Sigma, warning them of a fact merging with the computer had revealed to him: on Earth, the Key to Vector Sigma had even greater power. {{storylink|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2}}

Many years later, when the [[Hate Plague]] was raging throughout the universe in the year 2006, Optimus Prime entered the Matrix to consult the ancient Autobots within on a possible cure. Alpha Trion was the first Prime spoke to, but he had no information to give, save a warning that Prime should take care on his journey into the Matrix, lest he be unable to return. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2}}

The following year, after the Decepticons stole the [[Key to the Plasma Energy Chamber]], Optimus Prime used the Matrix to reactivate Vector Sigma so that he could converse with Alpha Trion, hoping that the old sage knew something more about what was going on. Alpha Trion revealed to Prime that Vector Sigma had ''allowed'' [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] to become aware of the key's existence, as the chamber was key to the dawning of a new [[Golden Age]] for Cybertron... as was the merging of an [[Cerebros (G1)|Autobot]]'s life with that of a [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|human]]'s. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 2}} Alpha Trion appeared to Optimus one final time, urging him to preserve the key at all costs, as it would be vital in fulfilling Vector Sigma's prophecy. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 3}}

====Japanese cartoon continuity====
{{note|The events of the Generation 1 cartoon occur in the Japanese timeline as described above, except that the events of 2006 take place instead in 2010, and "The Rebirth" does not occur. Japanese continuity inserts many additional stories into the timeline.}}

=====''Generations Selects Special Comic''=====
The consciousness of [[Primus]] observed Beta and A3 drive the Quintessons off of their planet. {{storylink|Generations Selects Special Comic Finale Part 2|Finale 2}}

=====''The Headmasters'' cartoon=====
{{voiceactor|[[Masaharu Satō]] (Japanese)}}

[[File:AlphaTrionGhost.jpg|thumb|Alpha Trion's Spooooooky Ghost]]
In the year 2011, one year after Optimus Prime released the energy of the Matrix to cure the Hate Plague, Vector Sigma began to destabilize as a result. Optimus Prime voyaged into the planet's depths to try and bring the computer back under control, but the mission seemed doomed to failure, as he did not have the Matrix to help him. While the other Autobots searched Earth for the Matrix, which had been hidden away to recharge, the spectral form of Alpha Trion appeared to Optimus Prime to help lead him through the many dangers blocking the path to Vector Sigma's chamber. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}} When they finally reached their goal, however, it turned out the Decepticons had beaten them there. [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] was not far behind, with the recovered Matrix in his grasp, and when the young Autobot arrived, Alpha Trion instructed him to hold the talisman aloft. Trion's ethereal form flowed into the Matrix, completing its recharging process and transforming [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] back into Rodimus Prime, who joined Optimus in thrashing the Decepticons. {{storylink|Birth of the Fantastic Double Prime}}
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=====Wars manga=====
The incorporeal Alpha Trion sensed a threat to [[Vector Sigma]] from inside the Matrix, and rematerialized on the physical plane to address the problem. He discovered [[The Fallen]] attempting to steal and assume the power of Vector Sigma for himself. Downplaying his own importance, Alpha Trion attempted to advise [[Shouki]] and the other Autobot defenders present. {{storylink|Train Wars}}

Upon recovering Vector Sigma from the Fallen, Alpha Trion once again sacrificed his physical form to merge with Vector Sigma, giving it the drive necessary to reformat Shouki into a "train bazooka" mode, powerful enough to defeat the Fallen. {{storylink|Train Wars 2}}

=====''G-2'' story pages=====
[[File:G2StoryPageReconfigurationMatrix1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|left]]
When Optimus Prime was fatally injured in battle with Megatron, the spirits of Alpha Trion and former leaders residing within the Matrix activated its [[Reconfiguration Matrix]] mechanism, reviving Prime as Battle Convoy. {{storylink|Transformers: G-2 (story page)|G-2 Part 5}}
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=====''Legends'' comic=====
Alpha Trion and the Matrix—possibly the Reconfiguration Matrix again—had a hand in Rodimus Prime's transformation into a [[Micromaster]]. {{storylink|Transformers 2015 Tailgate/G1 Mini-Con Chapter|Tailgate/G1 Mini-Con Chapter}}

To counter the rise of [[Galvatron II]], Battle Convoy contacted the spirit of Alpha Trion within the Matrix and requested his help in reviving [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]]. Locating Magnus among the spirits of former leaders residing in the Matrix, Trion convinced him he was needed in the world of the living and entered his chest, using his unique connection with the Matrix to act as a substitute Matrix and bring both himself and Magnus back to life. Trion was restored in a tiny body that popped out of Magnus's chest. {{storylink|LG14 Ultra Magnus Prologue#Resurrection Chapter|Resurrection Chapter}} Granted the ability to predict the future by his merging with Vector Sigma, Alpha Trion then foresaw that Megatron would return to his evil ways in the [[Legends World]] he had settled in. Seeking to stop this, the sage himself traveled to this other universe, using his diminutive body to disguise himself as a janitor at the [[Axalon Trading Company]] while waiting for Megatron to make his move. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 14|Bonus Edition Vol. 14}}

When the employees of Axalon Co. got curious about Metroplex—who'd ended up as their new office building after getting summoned into the Legends Universe—Alpha Trion taught them about the city-bot's past. He accidentally blew his cover by explaining he knew this much because he was from "the other world", though fortunately(?) the employees wrongly assumed he meant the world of the dead. {{storylink|LG14 Ultra Magnus Prologue#The Mysterious Knowledgeable Grandpa Chapter|The Mysterious Knowledgeable Grandpa Chapter}} Alpha Trion was present when Megatron made his move, teaming up with [[Megatron (Armada)|Armada Megatron]] to conquer the Legends World. {{storylink|LG14 Ultra Magnus Prologue#The Autumn Megatron Festival Chapter|The Autumn Megatron Festival Chapter}} In response, he cast his disguise aside and used an [[10.2 ultra-drill|ultra-drill]] to summon Ultra Magnus from their home universe. At first Magnus told Trion to get back in his chest, but the sage assured him he no longer needed Trion's Matrix power but had to rely on his own strength. After the Megatrons were defeated by Magnus, Alpha Trion confirmed to a curious [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] that he could indeed predict the future, and had had a vision of the imminent arrival of [[Nightbird (G1)|Nightbird Shadow]], [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]], and [[Slipstream (Animated)|Slipstream]] as well. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 14|Bonus Edition Vol. 14}}

Alpha Trion later confirmed to a curious Rattrap that his new body was a [[Mini-Con]]-type one, though he got defensive when asked to display the third weapon mode Mini-Cons are supposed to have. Transforming into his hovercar mode, he claimed it was ''clearly'' a shield and displayed its usefulness by shielding Ultra Magnus from a barrage of lasers. Unfortunately his size meant he only took a fraction of the blasts, and Magnus was gunned down. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus Sequel#Alpha Trion Chapter|Alpha Trion Chapter}} Armada Megatron later bought an Ultra Magnus toy in order to examine it for the Autobot's weaknesses, defending his purchase of a non-Mini-Con toy to [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Armada Starscream]] by pointing out the Alpha Trion accessory. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus Sequel#Armada Megatron Chapter|Armada Megatron Chapter}}

Thanks to Alpha Trion's premonitions, the Autobots were prepared for Slipstream's arrival in the Legends World and easily defeated her. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 16|Bonus Edition Vol. 16}} While doing janitor work at [[Tera-Kura Co.]], he overheard Megatron talk about his plan to steal energy from people, and summoned [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] into the Legends World as reinforcement. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 17|Bonus Edition Vol. 17}} When [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Armada Starscream]] attempted to sacrifice himself to prevent [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] from destroying the Legends World, Alpha Trion opened a portal to Starscream's home universe and brought forth [[Alexis Thi Dang|Alexis]] to stop him. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 18|Bonus Edition Vol. 18}}

Alpha Trion was later contacted by the [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] of his home universe, who requested to be brought to the Legends World. {{storylink|LG19 Sprung Prologue}} Following Springer's arrival, Trion had his ultra-drill stolen by a jealous [[Tigatron]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 19|Bonus Edition Vol. 19}} He was later caught up in Megatron's attack on the city when the Decepticon briefly returned to being Galvatron. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 23|Bonus Edition Vol. 23}} Aware that Alpha Trion contained the power of the Matrix, [[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]] had [[Scourge (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Scourge]] capture the sage as part of a bid to take over Tera-Kura, but he was freed when the Matrix energies overloaded and exploded Scourge's [[transtector]]. He went on to teach Scourge and his [[Sweep (G1)|Sweeps]] how to be proper janitors. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 26|Bonus Edition Vol. 26}} When Tera-Kura purchased Metroplex from Axalon, Alpha Trion joined the Decepticon company so that he could stay with Metroplex. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 31|Bonus Edition Vol. 31}}

Alpha Trion was pretty careless with his ultra-drill; after Tigatron, it was also stolen by [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 33|Bonus Edition Vol. 33}} and [[Weirdwolf (G1)|Weirdwolf]] to serve their own needs. {{storylink|LG-43 Trypticon Project Chapter}} He was present when [[Ginrai (human)|God Ginrai]] tried to force his way into Tera-Kura Co., {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 42|Bonus Edition Vol. 42}} and later had his drill nabbed again by [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Magna Convoy)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}} When Weirdwolf's Decepticon faction attacked Tera-Kura to nab Metroplex's [[transformation cog]], Alpha Trion did his best to fight off [[Apeface]]. {{storylink|LG43 Trypticon Mobilization Chapter: Decepticon Civil War|Decepticon Civil War}} Weirdwolf used the cog to rebuild [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], so Trion responded by summoning [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]], who had previously bested the monster. Following Trypticon's defeat, he also called for the [[Disaster Relief Team]] to rebuild [[Akihabara]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 43|Bonus Edition Vol. 43}} Alpha Trion was later kidnapped by [[Slugslinger (G1)|Slugslinger]], [[Triggerhappy (G1)|Triggerhappy]] and [[Misfire (G1)|Misfire]], who forced him to summon the six [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] partners lost in the G1 World. He did as instructed only to find that the Targetmasters were emitting lethal amounts of [[plasma energy]], so he instead put the drill in reverse and scattered the six across the Legends World for everyone's safety. {{storylink|Mutant Targetmaster Birth Chapter}}

During a battle between Ultra Magnus and [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]], Alpha Trion entered Magnus's chest to lend him his power. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 50|Bonus Edition Vol. 50}} He contacted the [[Wrecker]]s for help when the city came under attack from a [[Zamojin (species)|Zamojin]]-controlled Windblade. {{storylink|Jumpstarter Chapter|LG65 Twin Twist Prologue}} During the battle with [[Majin Zarak]], whom fate decreed could not be destroyed, Alpha Trion hooked his ultra-drill up to [[Twin Twist]]'s Drill Base in order to generate a giant portal that Zarak could be pushed through. Megatron then had him open portals all over the Legends World so the doomed world's citizens could be evacuated to the G1 World. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Finale: Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part Two|Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part Two}}

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

[[File:BattleLines6-stasishibernationpods.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.67]]

After the ''[[Van De Graaff]]'' was shot down on [[Beta-Nine]], the proemial Alpha Unit of the [[Elite Guard]] managed to retrieve its cargo. The [[Matrix of Leadership|mysterious item]] was then delivered by [[Magnum]] to its custodian, Alpha Trion. {{storylink|Wings of Honor}}

Over the next ten years, the Decepticon insurrection became more fierce. Councilor Magnum continued to champion his Elite Guard, a series of strike teams dedicated to hunting down the [[Decepticon Warlord]]s to cut the many heads off the serpent. Councilor Alpha Trion, however, favored his own Prime Initiative, a general of sorts who would oversee the entire Autobot army as a unified force against the Decepticons. {{Storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 2}}

Despite their political differences, Alpha Trion and Magnum worked together as the situation called for it. When a group of civilian scientists and historians needed demolitions assistance at a dig site in [[Median]], Alpha Trion requested the help of Magnum's Elite Guard for the job. Of course, he neglected to mention some of the finer points of the mission, but such is politics. {{storylink|Flames of Yesterday}}

After [[Dion (G1)|Dion]] and [[Magnum]] were injured in a Decepticon attack, they were taken to Alpha Trion. He was only able to save one of them, rebuilding the survivor into [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]]. As the war drained Cybertron's energy to dangerously low levels, Optimus left the planet on a mission to find more energy. Alpha Trion prepared stasis pods within which most of the remaining Autobot population would hibernate. As they placed the other Autobots in the pods, he warned [[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]] that remaining online during periods of low energy as he intended to do would greatly accelerate the aging process. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 6}}

When Optimus Prime and the other Autobots aboard the Ark were considered lost, Alpha Trion set about uniting the divided Cybertronian through other means. Using the remains of a Decepticon deep-space shuttle, he built [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] and brought him to life with the power of Vector Sigma, instructing the super-computer to imbue him with a need to unite Cybertron under one banner. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 44|''Wings Universe'' Jhiaxus profile}}

Centuries later, after the [[Great Transformation]], [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] dedicated himself to interfacing with the [[Oracle (BM)|Oracle]] in search of guidance from [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]]. After many failed attempts, Cheetor finally succeeded, instead meeting with Alpha Trion. Trion told Cheetor of his true destiny: to lead Cybertron into a new age of peace. Cheetor accepted his destiny and thus merged with Alpha Trion, becoming Alpha Trizer. {{storylink|Hoist the Flag|Alpha Trizer's profile}} In [[2984]] C.E. as Alpha Trizer engaged in combat against the [[Star Seeker]]s, the faces of Optimus Primal and Alpha Trion flashed through his mind. {{storylink|Hoist the Flag}}

====''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]], [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]] ended up sacrificing himself to defeat [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megascream]] and [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]. In the following [[Autobot]] celebration, Optimus Prime saw a vision of Alpha Trion and Rodimus Prime as equals within the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] and swore to never question its ways. {{Storylink|Transformers: Deviations|Deviations}}

===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Letters page continuity====
[[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]] said that the events of "War Dawn" sounded like it happened, though he'd "never heard of this Alpha Trion character but then who am I?" {{storylink|Flashback!|268's Dread Tidings}}

===3H comics===
[[File:DepartureBetrayal-AlphaTrion.jpg|left|upright=1.66|thumb|Alpha Trion was various lions for all of two seconds, in one person's mind.]]
In the distant past, during the Cybertronians' rebellion against their Quintesson oppressors, A-3's mettle was tested in an encounter with a [[Dark Guardian]]. {{storylink|Disclosure}}

During [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]]'s rule of Cybertron, Alpha Trion was seemingly resurrected and/or reformatted as a lion by the [[Oracle (BM)|Oracle]] to guide [[Primal Prime]] and his [[Wrecker]] in much the same way as he aided many previous Autobot leaders. {{storylink|Departure}} It is unclear whether this new form ever existed physically; its only appearance was as a vision in Primal Prime's head. {{storylink|Betrayal}} The ancient Autobot reached out and made contact with Primal Prime's spark, but his messages came through garbled and incomplete. Of the small amount of information he was able to transmit to Primal Prime was the fact that the Wreckers should believe in Primus's vision, and that their creator sometimes worked in mysterious ways... {{storylink|Wreckers: Finale Part II}}

[[File:Alphatrionuniverse.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|He said he was reformatted into a [[beast mode]], but he was lyin'.]]
Alpha Trion did not make a physical appearance after this enigmatic reintroduction until [[Unicron]] posed a new threat to the balance of the multiverse. Alpha Trion, though technically still merged with [[Primus]]/[[Vector Sigma]]/Whatever, was again in his original body (but now with a cape!). He/they pulled Cybertron's greatest hero, [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]], back from the dead in order to rescue recently abducted Cybertronians from the center of the Chaos Bringer. {{storylink|Abduction}}

Thoug Primal was at first taken aback by the enormity of the task he had been assigned, Alpha Trion's pontification goaded him on in accepting the mission. When Primal succeeded at this monumental task, {{storylink|Escape (Universe)|Escape}} he confronted the [[Maximal Elder]]s with one of his overblown speeches and was thrown in jail. Alpha Trion sent [[Snarl (BM)|Snarl]] to stage a small rescue of his own, and Primal was returned to the center of Cybertron. Here, Alpha Trion presented Primal with a window into the past, present, and future of the [[Transformer afterlife|Allspark]], from which he could pluck any warrior, whether they be living or dead. Primal chose [[Depth Charge (BW)|Depthcharge]] and [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]], the former of whom rejected Primal's calling. Alpha Trion quieted Primal's disappointment, letting Depthcharge go, expecting him to return of his own accord. To take his place, Alpha Trion pulled [[Omega Prime]] from [[Viron 903.0 Beta|a Viron universe]]. {{storylink|Homecoming (Universe)|Homecoming}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:Alphatriondw.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Most people kill their prizes before hanging them on their wall. Shockwave is not most people.]]
Eons ago, Alpha Trion kept watch over the Transformers when Primus entered his eternal sleep to hide Cybertron from Unicron. However, a nomadic alien race eventually conquered Cybertron, and Alpha Trion was forced into hiding. Thousands of Transformers were slaughtered, and Alpha Trion was unable to act. {{storylink|Transformers: The Ultimate Guide}} Alpha Trion performed actions that would make him known as the savior of his race. {{storylink|Cold War (issue)|Cold War}}

Alpha Trion was attached to the supercomputer Vector Sigma, and was its caretaker from the [[Golden Age]] to the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]]. He was considered the only Transformer capable of accessing all of the computer's functions. In his position, he disagreed with the [[Council of Ancients]]' esoteric mysticism, wishing to make the Transformers' place in the cosmos more known. {{Storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye #8}} Despite this, he was a secret guiding force behind the Council and its selection of Primes. He was fond of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]], both with whom he had a special bond. {{Storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye #1}}

After the [[Great Shutdown]], [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] was awakened. Soon after, he met [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]], who somehow led the [[Decepticon]] to Alpha Trion. Alpha Trion was incapacitated and hung on a wall in Shockwave's laboratory for analysis, to assist Shockwave in his attempt to control Vector Sigma. The ancient Cybertronian constantly foiled his attempts to analyze him; nevertheless, Shockwave swore that the savior of their race would become its "greatest destroyer". {{storylink|Cold War (issue)|Cold War}} As Shockwave's plans reached fruition, the last remaining "ancient program" for him to decode was Alpha Trion. However, Shockwave's machinations were foiled by his apparent and untimely demise. {{storylink|Revelation (War and Peace)|Revelation}}

Alpha Trion's last days were recorded to be deep within Cybertron, preparing the Transformers and Cybertron for their darkest hour. {{Storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye #1}}

===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
[[File:Historyofcybertron.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Trukk... and munky?]]
When [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]] downloaded some of [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]'s memories, he saw Alpha Trion and his role in the [[Cybertronian Civil Wars|rebellion]] against the [[Quintesson]]s. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 1|The Art of War #1}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
:*''First Appearance:'' [[Megatron Origin issue 3|''Megatron Origin'' #3]] (cameo); [[Any Old Iron|''Transformers: Ironhide'' #3]] (full appearance)

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In the years that followed the departure of the [[Knights of Cybertron]], Alpha Trion emerged as one of the [[Prime (rank)|Prime]]s, leading one of the [[Thirteen Tribes]] some twelve million years ago. He was well known as a chronicler and record-keeper of Cybertronian history; {{storylink|The Crucible}} though he did not have the same heroic reputation as the other Primes, he was a well-versed historian, librarian, and orator. {{storylink|White Light}} In his youth, he studied some of the mythical [[Artifacts of the Primes|artifacts]] that would come to be wielded by the Primes, such as the ancient [[Enigma of Combination]], {{storylink|The Nothing Man}} and learned as much as he could about the primitive tribes that inhabited prehistoric Cybertron. {{storylink|Omega's Conundrum}}

Alpha Trion would join forces with four other Primes: [[Alchemist Prime|Alchemist]], [[Vector Prime|Vector]], [[Solus Prime|Solus]], and [[Nexus Prime]], and together they established a village they called the [[Crystal City]]. As a storyteller and keeper of legends, Trion encouraged the tribes to work together by regaling them with tales of [[Primus]] and the [[Guiding Hand]], believing that the kernels of truth passed down through his tales could inspire others to perform great deeds.

[[File:OriginMyths-AlchemistPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|"Go home Alchemist, you're drunk."]]

Their early efforts were threatened by the advancing armies of the [[Darklands]]; shortly after the Darklanders slaughtered [[Septimus Prime]] and sacked [[Protihex|Protohex]], another Prime, going by the name of "[[Onyx Prime|Onyx]]", arrived to propose an alliance, bringing with him his comrade [[Liege Maximo]] and an army of [[Beast mode|bestial]] warriors. "Onyx" professed scorn for Trion's belief in the Guiding Hand, but Trion spoke to him privately and made him see the inspirational power that his stories possessed. Onyx pressed him to convince the other Primes into allying with him; once united, their forces took to the field against the Darklanders. As the battle raged, events took an unexpected turn when three [[Titan (group)|Titans]] emerged from the depths of the planet. In the impromptu ceasefire, Onyx was able to reach the enemy leader [[The Fallen|Megatronus]] and convince him to lay down arms and agree to a proper truce. {{storylink|Origin Myths}}

The other Primes never learned the truth about Onyx Prime: the bestial Prime was an identity of convenience assumed by a time-travelling [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]]; using Megatronus as a catspaw, he had deliberately engineered the war between the Darklanders and the Crystal City in order to bring the Primes together under a single banner, one of many historical paradoxes he would engineer using his foreknowledge of Cybertron's long history. {{storylink|The Falling, Interlude: The First Who Was Named|The First Who Was Named}}

In the ensuing celebration, Trion soon became wary of his new ally: "Onyx" had begun telling "stories" of his own, thus seeding history with more paradoxes, including the "[[Dark Cybertron (prophecy)|Dark Cybertron]]" prophecy that his younger self would one day study and attempt to bring about. Trion's concerns were echoed by the Darklander warrior [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Arcee]], who believed that the Primes would eventually grow drunk on their own superiority and become tyrants. Trion solemnly told Arcee that it would be the job of their followers to keep the Primes in check. {{storylink|Origin Myths}}

[[File:OmegasConundrum-Metroplex.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Because he's the wise sage Cybertron deserves, but not the one it needs right now.]]

Determined to see as much of his planet as he could before it all changed, Trion befriended the Titan [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]], and the pair set off to explore and chart Cybertron. {{storylink|Omega's Conundrum}} Over the next two million years, the initial coalition of Primes were joined by five more, and thus united the Primes became the alliance known as the [[Thirteen]], led by [[Prima]]. {{storylink|Heavy}} In the ensuing era of peace, Trion became known as "The Trion" and developed his famed reputation for storytelling. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 1: Surfeit of Primes|Surfeit of Primes}} Other Primes had grown arrogant, however and began spreading rumors that only a Prime could kill another Prime, to ensure their reign would last forever. {{storylink|The Crucible}} None of the twelve Primes ever suspected that "Onyx Prime" had continued to manipulate them, and, as he had once brought them together, planned to tear them apart once more. Indeed, "Onyx" soon realized that he could permanently keep Trion's suspicions at bay simply by spinning one convincing story after another. {{storylink|The Falling, Interlude: The First Who Was Named|The First Who Was Named}}

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"Onyx" set his plans in motion by encouraging Prima to commission an interstellar mission of goodwill, designed to share the "enlightened" civilization of Cybertron with their neighbors. Alpha Trion joined the voyage as its official record-keeper, and joined by [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] and his [[Guardian robot|Omega Sentinels]], the Cybertronian expedition set off for the organic world of [[Antilla]], its resources making it ripe for colonization. When the detachment arrived however, the [[Antillan]]s fought back against the invaders. Over the course of this brief war, "Onyx"—despite Trion's misgivings—announced that this world now belonged to Alpha Trion, the first of Cybertron's thirteen "colonies". When recording these events however, Trion would write that the Antillan mission had been one of peace and that the natives had been the ones who fired first. {{storylink|The Falling, Interlude: The First Who Was Named|The First Who Was Named}} {{storylink|Our Finest}}

On returning to Cybertron, "Onyx" continued to secretly sow discord, and manipulated events so that a furious Megatronus would slay [[Solus Prime]] in an attempted coup against Prima. Alpha Trion agreed that Liege Maximo, who had seemingly masterminded the coup that had led to her death, had forfeited his right to live on Cybertron and watched as his fellow Primes imprisoned Liege Maximo aboard [[Vigilem]].

Determined to bring Solus Prime's killer to justice, Alpha Trion joined "Onyx" and Prima aboard Prima's Titan, [[Emissary (IDW)|Emissary]]. The three Primes tracked Megatronus to the barren world of [[Tsiehshi]], but Trion stayed behind while the other two Primes went to confront Megatronus in a final duel. Only "Onyx Prime" returned, informing the record-keeper that Prima had sacrificed himself to end Megatronus's life. The reality was more complicated, however: "Onyx" had simply let Megatronus kill Prima, then, his usefulness at an end, killed Megatronus. Trion was once more swayed by "Onyx Prime's" well-told tale, and so this account became the "official" version of events that would find its way into the chronicles of Cybertron... and thus, the inspiration for the lie that the time-traveling Shockwave used to cover up the truth. Returning to Cybertron, Trion and the five remaining Primes watched as Emissary interred Prima's remains within his body and left Cybertron, unaware that his systems had been sabotaged by "Onyx". {{storylink|The Falling, Interlude: The First Who Was Named|The First Who Was Named}}

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With the Primes reduced in number and divided from within, they and their followers soon fell to war with one another in the [[First Cybertronian Civil War]], {{storylink|Heavy}} the outcome Shockwave had been aiming for all along. {{storylink|The Falling, Interlude: The First Who Was Named|The First Who Was Named}} Trion was not an active participant in the war, instead hoping to find a way to end the conflict as bloodlessly as possible. When the warrior [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]] slaughtered [[Nexus Prime]] and dispelled the rumors that the Primes were immortal, fear for their own safety prompted the last of the Primes to flee Cybertron, one by one, until only Alpha Trion remained. {{storylink|The Crucible}}

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Determined to bring the war to an end, Alpha Trion approached Galvatron during the [[Battle of Aegiax]] to request his help in bringing peace to Cybertron—promising the bloodthirsty barbarian whatever he wanted in exchange. {{storylink|Earthfall Chapter 3: The Mind Bomb|The Mind Bomb}} Trion led Galvatron to the [[Citadel of Light]], former home of [[Prima]] and his tribe, and watched Galvatron and Prima's last follower [[Nova Prime|Nova Major]] defeat the remnants of Onyx Prime's forces. When the battle was won, Alpha Trion introduced himself to Nova, who was not quick to believe Trion's claim to Primehood until Trion pummeled him into submission. Together, the trio made for "Onyx Prime's" castle in [[Kalis]] to verify Trion's belief that the other Primes had disappeared. Their way into the castle was barred by the sole remaining warrior, [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox of the Mournsong]], but he was quickly intimidated into letting them pass. Discovering that "Onyx" had indeed vanished, Nova announced his plan to take control of Cybertron and unify its tribes, and Alpha Trion, feeling this was the best course of action for Cybertron's people, gladly stood aside and let Nova assume the title of Prime.

After taking control of Cybertron, Nova directed his attention to decoding the secrets of the Thirteen, beginning with Nexus Prime's Enigma of Combination. Galvatron was the only one of them who ''didn't'' want to uncover the Enigma, and continually insisted that the Enigma was gone, just like its creator. Trion became curious by Galvatron's claims and pointed out that everyone ''except'' Galvatron talked of the Enigma as if it were merely a concept, but Galvatron spoke of it as a physical object. One look in Galvatron's eyes provided Alpha with all the explanation he needed to arrive at the answer. {{storylink|The Crucible}}

Over the next few million years, Alpha Trion was content to let himself fade into the background of Cybertronian life, allowing himself to be "forgotten" after the disastrous fall of the Primes. {{storylink|The Crucible}} When Nova Prime and his crew—which included Galvatron—departed Cybertron six million years ago, Alpha Trion blessed their starship, the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]''. {{storylink|Dark Dawn: Dark Cybertron Chapter 1|Dark Dawn}} Following the disappearance of the ''Ark'', memorial lectures were held in honor of Nova, during which Alpha Trion gave a speech about [[Primus]]. {{storylink|Primus: You, Me, and Other Revelations}} Alpha Trion's various compendiums regarding the early histories of Cybertron were of interest to the younger Senator [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]], and thus would go on to form the basis for many of "Onyx Prime's" manipulations to the timeline. {{storylink|The Falling, Interlude: The First Who Was Named|The First Who Was Named}}

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Nova Prime, thought dead, would eventually be supplanted by [[Nominus Prime]], and, later, [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]]. Unaware that Sentinel Prime was a false identity constructed by the ancient [[Titan Master]] [[Infinitus]], Alpha Trion was known to have stood up against "Sentinel Prime's" increasingly fascistic ideals. {{storylink|White Light}} At the request of a [[blacksmith]], Trion bore witness to the birth of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Orion Pax]], agreeing that there was something special about the newborn. {{storylink|Post}} Four million years ago, as [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]]'s [[Decepticon]] uprising took shape, Alpha Trion attended the funerals of [[Bumper (G1)|Bumper]] and [[Fastback (G1)|Fastback]]. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 3|Megatron Origin #3}}

Because of Alpha Trion's intimate knowledge of Cybertron's surface, he accompanied Orion Pax and [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] on a mission into the treacherous [[Rust Sea|Rust Spot]] to swap Decepticon prisoners for the captured [[Ratchet (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ratchet]]. This was merely a ruse to draw out Alpha Trion, who the Decepticons wanted in order to help locate Metroplex. Due to Orion Pax's valiant actions, Alpha Trion and the other Autobots escaped with their lives. {{storylink|Omega's Conundrum}} The Autobots did get something out of Alpha Trion though; confirmation that the Titans were indeed real. {{storylink|The Hunting Party (IDW)|The Hunting Party}}

Once Orion Pax had become Optimus Prime, he broadcast a message to all Cybertronians, asking them to join him in the fight against the Decepticons and beginning the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]]. Alpha Trion watched this broadcast with interest from the archives of [[Kutanzuule]]. {{storylink|Broadcast}} He soon came in contact with the young Prime to offer him advice and guidance in his early days as Autobot leader. {{storylink|Derelicts}} When Optimus blamed himself for being unable to stop the [[Exodus (event)|Exodus]], Alpha Trion assured him that sometimes a leader's role was to let their followers go and make their own decisions. {{storylink|The Illusion of Control}} Alpha Trion was surprised when Optimus rediscovered the long lost [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], and advised him to accept that the ancient guardian would not easily reintegrate into society. {{storylink|Primacy issue 2|Primacy #2}}

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500,000 years ago, Alpha Trion chose to leave Cybertron together with Metroplex, partly to keep the Titan and his technology out of Decepticon hands, but also to investigate [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]]'s [[Regenesis]] plan. {{storylink|Earthfall Part 1: Hello Cruel World|Hello Cruel World}} After exploring space for millennia, Alpha Trion came to realize that Shockwave had not seeded his miraculous ores randomly—each had been sent to a planet that Shockwave believed one of the Thirteen had gone after they had fled Cybertron, and the thirteenth planet was the resting place of the Enigma of Combination. {{storylink|The Crucible}}

[[File:Ironing Out the Details Alpha Trion.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.2|Metal beards are ridiculous! But ''cloth'' beards are super okay.]]
The pair briefly returned to Cybertron in [[1997]]; by this point, the planet had been rendered virtually uninhabitable by war, and so Trion began trying to restore it. Operating out of Metroplex, Trion spent the next decade processing the corrosive elements out of Cybertron's atmosphere, slowly making it habitable again. After 2008, the problem was compounded by a monstrous [[Insecticon swarm]] that had overrun the planet. Requiring the toughest of the tough to obliterate the swarm, Alpha Trion selected [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ironhide]] to do the job. That Ironhide was across the galaxy on Earth mattered little: Ironhide would eventually die some day, Trion rationalized, and so he built a duplicate body on Cybertron into which he could implant Ironhide's spark and memories once he passed on and returned to the "[[Transformer afterlife|core]]". With Vector Sigma having been essentially erased in the event that devastated Cybertron, this took Alpha Trion years and pushed his skills to their limit, but once Ironhide died on Earth in 2010, the ancient Autobot's grand work was complete, and Ironhide returned to life on Cybertron in the new body constructed for him. {{storylink|Any Old Iron}}

Ironhide awoke in confusion, his memories incomplete due to damage he had suffered millions of years beforehand that had disrupted his link to the core, and wandered Cybertron's wastes until Alpha Trion dispatched his [[Scamper|page]] to bring the befuddled warrior to Metroplex's city mode. Alpha Trion took umbrage at the fact Ironhide had never heard of his ancient greatness, and revealed his incredible powers over his own electromagnetic aura by using it to control Ironhide's actions when the ornery Autobot started to get a little rough. Ironhide further tested Trion's patience when he ignored his cautions and ventured out to track down the near-dead [[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Sunstreaker]] (even if Sunstreaker ''had'' heard of him). Finally, Trion relented to Ironhide's constant questioning and explained the reason he had brought him back online: to exterminate the swarm. {{storylink|Ironing Out the Details}}

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While Ironhide took out of most of the swarm in a brutal battle, Trion busied himself repairing Sunstreaker. After Ironhide returned, Trion announced that he and Metroplex were leaving Cybertron for parts unknown while Ironhide mopped up the remaining Insecticons. Infuriated by the old 'bots condescending attitude, Ironhide slugged him one, but Alpha Trion let it slide, putting Ironhide in his place by telling him he was just a small playing piece in a very large game. Before departing, however, Alpha Trion softened, congratulating Ironhide on saving the entire planet. After all, the only other Autobot would could make that claim... was he. {{storylink|Any Old Iron}}

In 2012, Alpha Trion finally deduced that the Enigma of Combination had landed on [[Earth]]. Hoping to recover it before Shockwave could harness its power for his own ends, {{storylink|The Crucible}} Trion left Metroplex to fend off the next stage of Shockwave's ultimate plan by himself. Trion set course for Earth to retrieve what he called the "holy grail", and was thus unable to turn back and help when his Titan companion was infected with an [[alchemical virus]]. After crossing paths with the ''[[Vis Vitalis]]'', he convinced [[Thunder Clash|Thunderclash]]'s [[Caminus (planet)|Camien]] associates, [[Cityspeaker]] [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] and her compatriots [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] and [[Nautica (G1)|Nautica]], to use their [[Cityspeaker|cityspeaking]] skills to aid the Titan in his place. {{storylink|Burning Bright: Dark Cybertron Chapter 8|Burning Bright}} {{storylink|A 'Bot and Her City}} Alpha Trion also tasked the three with delivering a simple message for Optimus Prime: "Earth." {{storylink|Earthfall Part 1: Hello Cruel World|Hello Cruel World}} Shockwave saw Alpha Trion in a vision of things that would come to pass during the Dark Cybertron prophecy. {{storylink|Dark Dawn: Dark Cybertron Chapter 1|Dark Dawn}}

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Alpha Trion made it to Earth shortly before Shockwave enacted the final stage of his plan; unfortunately for him, however, his ship was shot down by the [[Earth Defense Command]], {{storylink|The Crucible}} and both he and his vessel were interred at the EDC's primary headquarters in the [[Marshall Islands|Bikini Atoll]] for study. {{storylink|Earthfall Chapter 4: Full Fathom Five|Full Fathom Five}} After finally meeting Optimus in person, Windblade passed Trion's message along and Optimus and a group of Autobots travelled to Earth to find him. {{storylink|Earthfall Part 1: Hello Cruel World|Hello Cruel World}}

A month later, [[Jazz (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Jazz]] infiltrated the EDC base and stumbled on him while investigating the EDC's use of Cybertronian tech. {{storylink|Earthfall Chapter 4: Full Fathom Five|Full Fathom Five}} Knowing he was hooked up to an alarm and that the EDC's "[[mindbomb]]" couldn't have been created from just ''his'' brain, [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]] stopped Jazz from rescuing Alpha Trion immediately in order to investigate further. After deactivating the alarms they took Alpha Trion and fled on [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]], where a merry Trion's reunion with Optimus Prime was cut short by a coughing fit, prompting [[Jetfire (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Jetfire]] to take him away and have a look at his injuries. {{storylink|Earthfall Chapter 5: I Dream of Wires|I Dream of Wires}}

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Alpha Trion had Optimus Prime take him to the [[Moon (moon)|moon]], away from prying ears, to share with him why Earth was so important. He told the story about how he brought Galvatron and Nova Prime together, shocking and angering Optimus with the fact that he was one of the Thirteen Primes and let Nova Prime's reign happen, before revealing the presence of the Enigma of Combination on Earth. {{storylink|The Crucible}} They subsequently returned to the ''[[Ark-7]]'', where Jetfire found their trip had worsened Alpha Trion's condition and admonished Prime. When Prime then returned to Cybertron for what he claimed were political reasons, Trion poked fun at him until he admitted he also had a personal reason, namely the anniversary of him becoming Prime. {{storylink|Onyx Interface Part One: Signals, Calls, and Marches|Signals, Calls, and Marches}}

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When the ''Ark-7'' came under attack and the Autobots lost control of the ship, Alpha Trion recognized why—its computers had been infected with the source code of the Enigma of Combination. {{storylink|The Nothing Man}} Joining [[Sideswipe (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Sideswipe]] and [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Arcee]] as they fought their way through the ship's defenses towards its [[Space bridge|spacebridge]], Trion described the Enigma as one of the "metaphors made real" devised by the ancient Primes and that normal Transformers couldn't fight against it. {{storylink|Conquerors Part 1: Aphelion|Aphelion}} They reached their goal only to be greeted by a group of Decepticons who'd arrived through the spacebridge to capture the ship, {{storylink|Conquerors Part 2: Lagrange|Lagrange}} prompting Sideswipe to hide the still injured Alpha Trion away from harm in a storage compartment. {{storylink|Conquerors Part 4: Perihelion|Perihelion}}

After the Decepticons had crashed the ship onto Earth, Trion and the others were recovered by Optimus Prime's forces. Once they'd relocated, he was shocked to hear that Optimus had started a war with Earth in an attempt to annex it, and wondered what his plan was now. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 1: Once Upon a Time on Earth|Once Upon a Time on Earth}} He was present when Optimus returned after an ill-fated confrontation between [[Aileron]] and the [[President of the United States]]. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 2: Edge of the Earth|Edge of the Earth}} When the Autobots joined forces with [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Soundwave]]'s Decepticons against Galvatron, Alpha Trion's status as another Prime distressed Soundwave. He remained at their [[Monument Valley]] base caring for [[Buster (IDW)|Buster]] during the actual attack, but an attack on ''them'' by the humans caused the dog to run off with [[D.0.C.]] {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 4: It's Beginning To And Back Again|It's Beginning To And Back Again}} As the battle raged on, Alpha Trion encouraged Optimus Prime to search within himself for the reason he had chosen this particular valley as their base, which led to Optimus realizing [[Metrotitan (Zone)|Metrotitan]] was hidden beneath the surface and awakening him. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 5: As Above...So Below|As Above...So Below}}

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Alpha Trion watched Metrotitan transform into [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]], the Cybertronian embassy on Earth. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 6: No Fair Fights|No Fair Fights}} After this he sought another Prime-to-Prime talk with Optimus, but Optimus postponed it in favor of having him coordinate the aftermath of the battle with Galvatron's soldiers. {{storylink|The Last Autobot}}

While resting at Autobot City, Alpha Trion was confronted by a diminutive Cybertronian who introduced himself as "[[Infinitus]]", decrying Trion as the weakest of the original [[Thirteen]]. Alpha Trion was confused by Infinitus, but as the interloper pontificated about his plan to wipe Cybertron clean of "vermin" and return it to its [[Golden Age]], Alpha Trion realized that his visitor was none other than the 'bot he had once known as [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]]! Sentinel Prime deployed a set of blades from his forearms and pounced on Trion, decapitating him. While Optimus and Soundwave were waylaid, Infinitus used his [[Titan Master]] powers to puppeteer Trion's body, escaping in its spaceship configuration. {{storylink|White Light}} After using it to fetch [[Sovereign]], herald of Onyx Prime and fellow Titan Master, Infinitus passed control of the body on to him. When Infinitus and Sovereign confronted Optimus Prime and Soundwave, Soundwave used Alpha Trion's sword to remove Sovereign, and Trion's head and body were recovered. They were returned to Cybertron and reunited by [[Fixit (G1)|Fixit]], who explained that the old Autobot would survive. {{storylink|White Heat}}

Alpha Trion then got an apartment and spruced it up with all manner of literary texts. Prior to Earth officially joining the Cybertronian [[Council of Worlds]], he was visited by Optimus, Pyra and Starscream and recounted the tale of the unification of the Thirteen and the "first face". Once he was finished, he defended himself to a skeptical Starscream, saying he simply told the story. {{storylink|Origin Myths}}

When [[Thundercracker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Thundercracker]] ran into story difficulties in making [[Starscream: The Movie (film)|his film about Starscream]], he sought out Alpha Trion for his views regarding Starscream being labelled as the "Chosen One". Alpha Trion felt that Metrotitan had been spouting random nonsense in his damaged state with Starscream just having been in the right place to take advantage of it. Nonetheless he gave Thundercracker advice that instead of using his film to spread lies about Starscream, he should instead use the power of stories to present truths that would inspire his audience. {{storylink|Starscream: The Movie (comic)|Starscream: The Movie}}

[[File:AnotherMine OnyxAlphaReunited.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.3|"But enough about me, let's kill ''you!''"]]
After [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] became ruler of Cybertron, Trion met with the [[Mistress of Flame]] who recounted to him an encounter she had with Onyx Prime on Antilla. Alpha Trion had also invited [[Scoop (G1)|Scoop]] to the discussion in the hopes that the highly religious Mistress and the recently atheist Constructicon could each teach the other something. Onyx Prime himself returned to Cybertron that very day with the captive Liege Maximo, much to everyone's apprehension. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 1: Surfeit of Primes|Surfeit of Primes}} Trion joined the subsequent meeting at the [[Spire]], but as tensions mounted between the trio of Primes, the religious colonists, and Soundwave—who refused to let the Primes reassert themselves as leaders—Trion was struck by a devastating epiphany: the 'bot he believed to be "Onyx Prime" was, in fact, Shockwave, who had manipulated him all these years. Before he could warn his allies of "Onyx Prime"'s true intentions, a powerful blast ripped through the Spire and mortally wounded him. Soundwave rushed to his side, but was unable to do anything more than pronounce him dead. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 2: Another Mine|Another Mine}}

When Soundwave sacrificed his life to help defeat [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]], he saw a vision of the many deceased- Alpha Trion included, welcoming him into the [[Transformer afterlife|Afterspark]]. {{storylink|Ceremony}} As Optimus Prime himself died, he remembered all the major moments of his life and pondered if Trion being present at his forging was proof that he'd been [[The Arisen]]. {{storylink|Post}}
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====Vision of the future====
In a vision of the future seen by Ironhide and [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] during the reformatting of Cybertron, Alpha Trion lived on a prosperous [[Gorlam Prime]] fifteen million years from now, telling young Transformers the history of their race and their struggles. His closest friend at this time was an aged Ironhide, who Alpha frequently comforted as Ironhide struggled to find his place in the new civilization. {{storylink|Pax Cybertronia (issue)|Pax Cybertronia}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
[[Preditron]] remembered Alpha Trion as an inspirational figure, one who exemplified the best qualities of the Autobots. {{storylink|The Predacon Manifesto}}

[[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] knew the books of Alpha Trion to hold that countless Cybertrons existed in the multiverse. {{storylink|Alone Together: Prologue}}

While interacting with the [[Oracle (BM)|Oracle]], [[Overshoot]] witnessed flashes of Cybertron's long history, including Alpha Trion wielding his [[Quill]]. {{storylink|Cultural Appropriation}}

===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
[[File:Everybody Hates Metroplex - Vision of Alpha Trion passing the Matrix.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4]]
As he lay dying, Alpha Trion passed the Matrix of Leadership down to Optimus Prime, an event that would later be plucked from Prime's memories and scrutinized during his [[Quintesson]] trial. {{storylink|Everybody Hates Metroplex}} His spirit passed into the Matrix, where it would later haunt [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] after he'd stolen the artifact. {{storylink|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe issue 12|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe #12}} The spirits of Alpha Trion and other past Matrix holders manifested again when Optimus Prime took back the Matrix. {{storylink|The War Never Ends}}
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===Ask Vector Prime===
When questioned if Alpha Trion was [[Solomus]], [[Vector Prime]] just said that Trion went by many names. Make of that what you will. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/01}}

===''Titans Return'' marketing material===
[[File:PowerOfTheTitanMasters-alphatrion.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
Alpha Trion was partnered with the [[Titan Master]] [[Sovereign]], who granted him the power of Primus himself. {{storylink|#Generations|''Titans Return'' Sovereign/Alpha Trion toy bio}} On the planet [[Jungle Planet (colony)|Eukaris]], Alpha Trion and [[Grimlock (G1)|Clobber]] discovered an ancient artifact linked to the [[Titan (group)|Titan]]s and Titan Masters. They were attacked by a contingent of Decepticons intent on ambushing the two Autobots and stealing the artifact for themselves, but [[Apeface]] managed to blow their cover and give the Autobots time to fight back. {{storylink|Titans Return: The Power of the Titan Masters}}
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===''Power of the Primes'' marketing material===
Alpha Trion's [[Spark]] passed into the possession of one of the twelve [[Prime Master]]s; hidden within a suit of decoy armor, they safeguarded the abilities of the Primes until the present day. By uniting with a larger Transformer, the Prime Master could channel the powers of Trion's Spark and grant them unique abilities that varied with each new partner. {{storylink|#Power of the Primes|''Power of the Primes'' Landmine / Alpha Trion online bio}}

{{note|For a list of every permutation of Alpha Trion's abilities, see [[Prime Master/Combinations|this link]].}}
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Ben Jurand]] (English), [[Banjō Ginga]] (Japanese)|[[Dario de Castro]] (Portuguese), [[Mathieu Buscatto]] (French), [[Samuel Zekarias]] (German), [[Jesús Carrasco]] (Castilian Spanish), [[José Luis Orozco]] (Latin-American Spanish)}}
[[File:WarForCybertronSiege Ep4.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Sym-Trionic Titan]]

In Cybertron's past, Alpha Trion led the planet into a rebellion against its oppressors. He was close to [[Guardian robot|Omega Guardians]] and took on [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] as his students. {{storylink|Siege episode 1}} Alpha Trion was the first known holder of the [[Matrix of Leadership]], banishing [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] to the [[Dead Universe]] when the arrogant draconian tried to claim the talisman. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 5}}

Megatron eventually fell to darkness, murdering Alpha Trion. {{storylink|Siege episode 6}} When Trion fell, Optimus and Magnus decided that no one Cybertronian should inherit all his power. As Optimus took the [[Matrix of Leadership]], Magnus inherited the sum total of Alpha Trion's knowledge in the form of the [[Alpha Trion Protocols]]. Trion was awarded a memorial in the mass-grave at [[Tarn-Hauser Gate]]. A simulacrum of Alpha Trion persisted within the Protocols, {{storylink|Siege episode 4}} but was destroyed when [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] engineered a virus against it. {{storylink|Siege episode 6}} On Earth, the Allspark produced an illusion of Trion to Optimus Prime, part of its denfence mechanism to lead would be threats astray. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 4}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
Ultra Magnus' mentor, Trion was active in the days before the [[War of the Threefold Spark]] trying to teach his pupil about sympathy for the enemy. {{storylink|Storm Horizon Part 2}} Trion bore witness to the war that followed, his spark weeping for those that were extinguished.

When the [[Tether]] had fallen, Alpha Trion had left Cybertron, hunting down ancient Cybertronian artefacts across the galaxy. {{storylink|Storm Horizon Part 1}} Trion's search led him to the [[Decimus Sector]]. Knowing that [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]]'s crew had mapped the [[Black Sphere]] region, he bargained for usage of a [[Kworian]] starship, eventually finding himself in [[Soundblaster (G1)|Soundblaster]]'s company. Though Trion had left a series of signal markers, their proximity to the [[black hole]] gave an exaggerated account of how long he'd been gone, sending Ultra Magnus on a search for him. Via [[hologram]], Trion projected himself to his mentee on the planet [[Obsidar]] just as Soundblaster's vessel came under attack from a fleet of starships. {{storylink|Storm Horizon Part 2}}

Obsessed with his profits, Soundblaster refused to let Alpha Trion go free, forcing Ultra Magnus to board the ship and rescue his mentor. With Trion noting that the Kworians were unlikely to stand down, the two left the ship to be destroyed by the black hole and retreated to the ''[[Fist of Iacon]]''. Setting course for home, the crew discovered that Megatron had overthrown the [[Senate]] but Alpha Trion reassured everyone that with faith in their cause and courage, they would see through this crisis and emerge stronger. {{storylink|Storm Horizon Part 3}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers Legends''===
[[File:AlphaTrionG1-MegatronOriginLegends.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4]]
Alpha Trion was one of the oldest Transformers alive. {{storylink|Orion's Gambit}}

Sentinel Prime sent Alpha Trion out to investigate an uprising of working-class robots. Alpha Trion uncovered that Senator Ratbat has shut down a mine, which catapulted into motion the Decepticon movement. He reported his findings to Sentinel Prime, and Ratbat was forced to flee for his life. {{storylink|Megatron Origins}}

[[File:AlphaTrionG1-GoldenAgeLegends.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4]]

Alpha Trion, alongside Nightbeat and Orion Pax, was to escort the Decepticons Rack'n'Ruin in a prisoner exchange with the Decepticons. Though they encountered [[Slicer (group)|Slicers]] en route, the group eventually met up with Bludgeon. But instead of the agreed upon exchange, Bludgeon and the Decepticons ambushed the Autobots, leading to Alpha Trion's capture. He was rescued and returned to Zeta Prime's protective custody thanks to Nightbeat and Orion Pax's efforts. {{storylink|Orion's Gambit}}

When Orion Pax and Ariel were seriously injured by the Decepticons, the Aerialbots took the pair to Trion, who rebuilt them into [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]]. He also aided the Aerialbots in returning to their own time through the [[Chronogon]] portal. {{storylink|Golden Age (Legends)|Golden Age}}
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===''Angry Birds Transformers''===
{{main|Mighty Eagle#As Alpha Trion}}
Alpha Trion appears as a character unlockable in Challenge Events. He is portrayed by Mighty Eagle. {{storylink|Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers}}

==Toys==
===''Expanded Universe''===
[[File:Alphalion.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"im not ownable! im not ownable!!", i continue to insist as i slowly shrink and transform into a lion]]
:A redeco of ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Machines]]'' Deluxe Class [[Snarl (BM)#Toys|Snarl]] was planned as Alpha Trion for the [[BotCon|OTFCC]] ''[[Transformers: The Wreckers|Wreckers]]'' storyline, but this concept never made it past the paint mock-up stage.

:A redecoed [[Lio Convoy#Beast Wars|Lio Convoy]] was also considered by [[3H Productions|3H]] for Alpha Trion around the same time, and it was sort of this version that briefly appeared in the comic book ([[#3H comics|see above]]). Though the toy [[Prototype|mock-up]] used Snarl, 3H hoped they could finagle the use of the Lio Convoy mold. The wireframe appearance of "Alpha Lion" in [[Departure|''The Wreckers'' #1]] used Lio Convoy's body, but Snarl's head, hopefully allowing 3H to fudge either way, should they come to a decision. They didn't!

::*[http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/resources/review/universe/alpha+trion/3368 Image gallery of the Alpha Trion Snarl redeco purchased from the Hartmans]

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===''Timelines''===
[[File:Timelinestoy-AlphaTrion.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I'm not evil! Honest!]]
*'''Alpha Trion''' (BotCon 2007 souvenir two-pack)
**''Accessories:'' Sword, missile, Cyber Key

: A bagged set of ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' Alpha Trion, [[Beta Maxx (RID)#Toys|Beta Maxx]], and [[Weirdwolf (G1)#Timelines|Weirdwolf]] was released at [[BotCon 2007]] as a souvenir set add-on, limited to 1400 pieces. Alpha Trion was a [[retool]] of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Voyager Class [[Vector Prime#Cybertron|Vector Prime]], [[redeco]]ed in purple, white, and red, plus a new head designed by [[Dan Khanna]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/DantheArtguy/status/1326732569140977669 Dan Khanna on Twitter]</ref>

: Alpha Trion transforms into a large Cybertronian space cruiser with "solar panel" wings. His nosecone has a spring-loaded missile launcher at the tip. Inserting his [[Cyber Key]] (painted gold to resemble the [[Key to Vector Sigma]]) does not activate any sounds, unlike Vector Prime's toy. Alpha Trion has the more flexible translucent plastic parts ([[for safety reasons]]) of the [[Hasbro]] version of the mold.

: While this figure's design obviously derives from depictions of G1 Alpha Trion, the accompanying profile card very vaguely describes the [[Alpha Trion (SG)|''Shattered Glass'' incarnation of Alpha Trion]]. For many years there was dispute as to whose page this toy should go on according to the wiki's classification system, but in 2013, this toy appeared in the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Legends]]'' mobile game event "[[Golden Age (Legends)|Golden Age]]", and thus this toy resumed having a logical entry on this page.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/BCAlphaTrion/alphatrion.htm More information on Alpha Trion at TFU.info]''
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy AlphaTrionKreon.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Alpha Trion''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, 2014)
**''Collection'': '''4'''
**''Bag number'': '''***** 33'''
**''Accessories'': Stand brick, buildable sword/spear-thing

: Part of the fourth Collection of [[blindpacking|blind-bagged]] [[Kreon]] [[Micro-Changer]]s, ''[[Kre-O]]'' Alpha Trion can be rebuilt from a humanoid to a starship seemingly based on the [[BotCon 2007]] Alpha Trion toy (above). His vehicle-mode bits are rebuilt into a massive spear/sword/thing weapon for robot mode. His jet mode is the only Micro-Changer to fully remove the Kreon's arms in alternate mode.

:He uses the [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Jazz]] helmet... which covers his eyes when pushed all the way down on the noggin.

: This Collection was passed by most larger brick-and-mortar stores, appearing at [[Walgreens]] drug stores first and largely being relegated to similar outlets. Later releases of this wave lost the individual bag codes, meaning you either felt parts through the bag or buy blind.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Kre-OAlphaTrion/alphatrion.htm More information on ''Kre-O'' Alpha Trion at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KreO-Toy AlphaTrionClass85.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|There's always that one old guy who hangs out at school long after he graduated...]]
*'''Kreon Class of 1985''' (Kreon figure set, 2015)
**''Set number'': '''B5152'''
**''Voted'': 800th Year Senior
**''Accessories'': Longsword

:This version of Kreon Alpha Trion has more intricate, cartoon-accurate detailing, and uses the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)|Age of Extinction]]'' [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Kre-O|Galvatron]] helmet. He also comes with the longsword accessory from the ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'' series for... some reason.

: He also uses the updated 2015-style Kreon body, making almost all of his parts incompatible with previous years' Kreons.

:He was only available in the "[[Kreon Class of '85]]" 30-Kreon box set, a [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2015 [[exclusive]], also sold online through [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] following the convention.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/SDCCKre-OAlphaTrion/alphatrion.htm More information on Class of '85 Alpha Trion at TFU.info]''
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===''Legends''===
[[File:Legendstoy-LG14-Alpha Trion.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|So I'm basically Optimus Prime's brother and father figure? How is that acceptable?]]
*'''Ultra Magnus''' ([[September 19]], [[2015]])
**''ID number'': '''LG-14'''

:The ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' release of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Leader Class [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Generations|Ultra Magnus]] includes a small Alpha Trion figure, which is a redeco of the [[Minimus Ambus#Generations|Minimus Ambus]] figure (as Minimus does not appear in any Japanese-original fiction). He transforms into a Cybertronian hovercar, which can tab onto three grooves on the lower level of Magnus's trailer. In robot mode, Alpha Trion can sit inside Ultra Magnus's robot mode torso, "wearing" the Magnus head like a helmet.
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===''Generations''===
====''Titans Return''====
[[File:TF-Generations-Titans-Return-Voyager-Alpha-Trion.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Destined to be repurposed as [[Cheetor (BW)#Wings Universe|Alpha Trizer]].]]
*'''Autobot Sovereign & Alpha Trion''' (Voyager Class, 2016)
**''Accessories:'' Sword, [[Sovereign#Generations|Sovereign]] Titan Master, Gun
:''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Alpha Trion transforms from a robot to lion to spaceship. His head transforms into the [[Titan Master]] [[Sovereign]], although his neck socket is compatible with any other Titan Master figure. Both his alternate modes are references to Alpha Trion's previous BotCon toys. He comes with a gun that Sovereign can ride in spaceship mode. As with other ''Titans Return'' Voyager figures, pressing in his chest crystal makes his head adornments spring up to "bulk up" his head. In Canada and Australia, Alpha Trion along with his wavemate [[Astrotrain (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Astrotrain]] were prominent shelfwarmers, while finding Alpha Trion anywhere in the US was a great deal more difficult.

:The Hasbro Asia exclusive giveaway sticker sheet can be used to enhance the figure's details.<ref>https://news.tfw2005.com/2016/09/23/hasbro-asia-titans-return-stickers-wave-2-325179</ref>

:This toy was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as a body for ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Alpha Trion (SG)|Alpha Trion]]. This mold was retooled into ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' [[Lio Convoy#Legends|Leo Prime]] and ''extensively'' retooled into ''Titans Return'' [[Broadside (G1)#Generations|Broadside]] and [[Tidal Wave (Armada)#Generations|Tidal Wave]]. The sword was redecoed into ''Legends'' [[Magna Convoy]]'s [[Matrix Sword]] and ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Nemesis Prime]]'s Ancient Sword.
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====''Power of the Primes''====
[[File:TF-POTP-Prime-Master-Alpha-Trion-with-Landmine.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''Legends'', ''Titans Return'', ''Power of the Primes''. The trilogy is complete!]]
*'''Alpha Trion''' (Prime Master, [[2018]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''PP-32'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[October 27]], 2018'''
**''Accessories:'' Landmine decoy armor, cannon

:''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' Alpha Trion is a [[retool]] of [[Vector Prime#Generations|Vector Prime]] that transforms from a small robot modeled after <s>[[Landmine (G1)#Generation 1|Landmine]]</s> [[Metalhawk (Masterforce)#Toys|Metalhawk]]'s inner robot mode into a [[Prime Master]] that can store inside decoy armor modeled after Landmine's [[Pretender]] shell, or plug into any Prime Master shell's weapon form, or replace a ''Power of the Primes'' Leader's [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Power of the Primes|Matrix]] core. Alpha Trion can also ride Legends Class figures and attach to Deluxe Class figures' chest armor, Voyager Class figures' bucklers, or Voyager Class figures' combined mode.
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==Merchandise==
===''Super Collection Figure''===
[[File:SCF Alpha Trion.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|You better believe people were excited for this in 2002.]]
*'''Alpha Trin''' (2002)
**''Act'': '''8'''
**''Accessories'': Stand

: The first "toy" of Alpha Trion ever made, this three-inch-tall [[plastic|PVC]] figurine was available in "Act 8" of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Heroes of Cybertron|Super Collection Figure]]'' line. Like all the figures in the wave, it was available as both a standard full-color figure and a metallic-silver "pewter" version, one of each of which was available in a standard case of twelve [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] figures.

: The pewter version of the figure has a potential problem with connector peg breakage, due to said pegs often getting a layer of pewter paint before being forced into a socket, leading to sticking and tearing. Care should be used when moving or removing the arms; shaving down the socket interior with a thin hobby knife is usually sufficient to fix the issue.

: Additionally, the pewter version of Alpha Trion came packaged with the left leg of the [[Scorponok (G1)/toys#Super Collection Figure|Scorponok]] collectible "build-a-figure".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Cybertron/AlphaTrin/alphatrin.htm More information on ''Super Collection Figure'' Alpha Trin at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Cybertron/PewterAlphaTrin/alphatrin.htm More information on pewter Alpha Trin at TFU.info]''
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===''EX Gōkin''===
[[File:EX Gokin Alpha Trion.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|You'd be scolding young 'bots too if you had a pole in your aft...]]
*'''Alpha Trin''' (2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two fists, two open hands, two gripping hands, right pointing hand, A-3 head, two A-3 shoulders, display stand

:Produced by [[Art Storm]] as part of their ''[[EX Gōkin]]'' line, this Alpha Trion is a 6-inch tall posable figure based on his cartoon [[character model]]. He comes with a plethora of extra hands and has an articulated cape that splits in two pieces for easier posing. Alpha Trion can (sort of) be turned into his younger self, A-3, by use of an alternate head based on his appearance in "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]" and two smaller, spike-less shoulderpads.

::*''[http://artstorm.co.jp/exgokin_transformersseries_alphatrion.html More information on ''EX Gōkin'' Alpha Trin at Art Storm's official site]''
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===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W3AlphaTrion.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Alpha Trion, Cybertronian Sage''' (2019)
**'''Wave 3: War for Cybertron: Siege I'''
**''Rarity: '''''RT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T01/T48'''
**''Stars: ''11

: Alpha Trion, Cybertronian Sage is one of forty-eight double-sided character cards available in Wave 3 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], War for Cybertron: Siege I.
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===''ReAction''===
*'''Alpha Trion''' (2020)
:Released in the second wave of Super7's line of multi-property 3.75-inch action figures, ''ReAction'' Alpha Trion is a non-converting action figure with 5 points of articulation and is based on his appearance in the original cartoon. Unlike most releases in this line, he lacks an accessory, but does have a thin vinyl cape which is not removable. As with all releases in the ''ReAction'' toyline, Alpha Trion comes packaged in a small cardback that emulates the nostalgic packaging style of [[Kenner]] [[Star Wars (franchise)|''Star Wars'']] action figures of the late 1970's.
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==Notes==
[[File:Alpha Trion through the epochs.jpg|thumb|Once you go white, you'll never, er... be right?]]
*Alpha Trion is one of the very few Cybertronians to show signs of aging and [[Facial hair|hair growth]].
*According to a note in Japan's ''[[Comic Bom Bom]]'' magazine,{{fact|source needed}} A-3 was the first successful Cybertronian, [[A1]] and [[A2]] being failures. However, the presence of Cybertronians within the Matrix of Leadership older than Alpha Trion (as seen in "[[The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2|The Return of Optimus Prime]]") makes the actual [[canon]]icity of this questionable.
*Alpha Trion may be named after the {{w|Triple-Alpha Process}}, the method through which carbon is created, which in turn is the reason (human) life came to be. Given that Alpha Trion essentially "created" Optimus Prime, who in turn formed the Autobots, this is actually quite fitting.
[[File:ImAlphaTrionsHovercraftMode.jpg|thumb|"I'm Alpha Trion's hover-craft mode!"]]
*Alpha Trion had a hover-craft [[alternate mode]] designed for his appearance in ''[[The Transformers: Ironhide]]'', but ultimately didn't end up transforming in that mini-series. The vehicle mode was first revealed in the trade paperback's extras, and would eventually be used in-continuity as part of a flashback sequence in "[[Earthfall Chapter 3: The Mind Bomb|The Mind Bomb]]" and in the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' episode "[[Megatron Origins]]".
[[File:TFGenerations2014 Rejected AlphaTrion.jpg|thumb|Denied.]]
*A mock-up of an Alpha Trion toy in the form of a ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Scourge (G1)/toys#Generations|Scourge]] redeco was shown in ''[[Transformers Generations 2014]]'' Vol. 1 as one of ten potential exclusives for Vol. 2. During the fan poll held to determine which of the ten would be produced, Alpha Trion claimed 28.9% of the votes but ultimately came second place under [[Goshooter#Generations|Goshooter]].<ref>[http://millionhero.sblo.jp/article/101898683.html Poll results at Hero-X]</ref> He would have come with a redecoed [[Eggbot (BW)|Eggbot]] to represent Vector Sigma.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Alpha Trin''' (アルファートリン ''Arufā Torin''), '''Alpha Trion''' (アルファトライオン ''Arufa Toraion'')
*''Hebrew:'' '''Alpha Trion''' (אלפא טריון, "Alpha Trion")
*''Indonesian:'' '''Alfa Trion'''
*''Mandarin:'' '''Alpha Tellion''' (Taiwan, 阿法特利昂 ''Ā Fǎ Tè Lì Áng''), '''Tài Shīfù''' (China, 钛师傅, "Master Titanium")

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Ultra Magnus (G1)

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:''Ultra Magnus is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:Ultramagnusg1.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Just a soldier, with a soldier's courage.]]

'''Ultra Magnus''' (aka '''Magnus''' and '''Ultra Mammoth''') feels he is a soldier and nothing more. He very much prefers taking orders to giving them, and even avoids opportunities for higher responsibility. But when he is forced into those opportunities, he betrays his real talent for the job. He's strong, resolute, dependable, selfless, and courageous. Sadly, Ultra Magnus is the only Autobot who doesn't realize this.

Believing he is nothing but a soldier, Ultra Magnus is perfectly willing to sacrifice himself for the greater good if need be. He knows he's more powerful than the average Autobot, and will throw himself at larger threats accordingly. He is respected by both the Autobots ''and'' Decepticons, due to his courage and self-sacrifice. There is a special enmity between him and [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] for this reason, for Galvatron may be the most deadly foe of all. (Also, Galvatron, given his mental state, probably doesn't approve of people he's had blown up getting back up afterward. This can be seen as a sore point for Magnus, too.)

Different iterations of Ultra Magnus are sometimes tied to a small 'bot named [[Minimus Ambus]] in some capacity.

{{quote|As I've tried to teach you, undisciplined thinking can make even the simplest task impossible.|[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]] gives his life philosophy to [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]]|"[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
[[File:Sosfromsandra magnus pwns galvy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|This feels strangely [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|vindicating]].]]
{{main|Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity}}

Ultra Magnus was appointed Commander of [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] some time before [[2005]]. During the [[Battle of Autobot City]], he could not prevent many of his troops and the reinforcements being slaughtered, including [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]]. Still, honoring Ultra Magnus for his efforts, Optimus handed him the [[Matrix of Leadership]] and command of the Autobots. The Matrix had other ideas though, choosing [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]] as its bearer instead. Ultra Magnus was okay with that and became Rodimus Prime's trustworthy [[second-in-command]].

Despite not being the Prime, Ultra Magnus became a second archenemy to the [[Decepticon leader]] [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]. The two had many, many fights, and in between, Ultra Magnus also had to deal with the archrival he found in Galvatron's second-in-command [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]].

During the [[Hate Plague]] outbreak in [[2006]], Ultra Magnus was one of the infected. He was cured when a revived Optimus Prime unleashed the energy of the Matrix. With everything back to normal and leadership passed back from Rodimus to Optimus, Ultra Magnus became somewhat of a second-in-command to the latter. He was taken out of commission by a grand scale Decepticon assault on Cybertron, but survived to see the next Cybertronian [[Golden Age]].

In a splinter timeline, Ultra Magnus met his end in 2011 at the hands of [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] and was subsequently buried on Earth. He was eventually revived to deal with the menace of [[Galvatron II]], a powerful dimension-hopping lunatic. Magnus was then summoned by Alpha Trion to assist alternate reality versions of the Autobots in another dimension, though Magnus found his efforts embroiled in bureaucratic red tape, as the dueling robot factions were in fact ''corporate rivals'' in this new universe.

===Ladybird Books continuity===
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Following the mysterious disappearance of Optimus Prime, Ultra Magnus travelled to Earth from Cybertron to take over leadership of the Autobots. Under his leadership, the Autobots established Metroplex as a city to live in, and yet were still able to keep their existence a secret from humanity at large. Nice work, Magnus!

With the Autobots' supply of [[cybernite]] running low, Ultra Magnus organized a salvage operation to potentially recover a supply of the material from wreckage strewn about an old battlefield that Kup would lead them to. Magnus's concerns grew when the Decepticons attacked the salvage team, apparently having known of their movements in advance, and the Autobots soon deduced that the villains had a network of spy satellites in orbit, watching them. Following Kup's advice, Magnus had [[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]] and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] build a power generator that beamed false messages to the satellites, tricking them into colliding with each other and exploding. Magnus congratulated the Autobots on their team effort, declaring that teamwork was the only way to ultimately triumph over the Decepticons. {{storylink|Galvatron's Air Attack}}

When a small Decepticon attack force was able to penetrate Metroplex's security perimeter, Ultra Magnus had Bumblebee follow them upon their retreat in hopes of learning how the breach occurred. Bumblebee discovered that the Decepticons had been able to progressively sneak through the Autobots' spy screen and set up a base within a nearby industrial estate. Magnus led the Autobots in an attack on the Decepticon hideout, during which he faced off with Galvatron himself. Magnus stumbled and fell before the Decepticon leader, but Spike Witwicky saved him by downing Galvatron with a wrecking ball. {{storylink|Decepticon Hideout}}
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===Marvel Comics continuity===
[[File:Magnus V Galvatron "Salvage!".jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Words often used to describe Ultra Magnus: "Raw" and "Naked".]]

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===S.T.A.R.S. pack-in flyers===
[[File:Youhavebeenchosen.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|From the less-popular "Your Adventure Has Been Chosen For You" series.]]
Ultra Magnus personally chose a new [[S.T.A.R.S.]] Commander, to whom he sent a message inviting them to take up the role. This message guided the recipient through an exercise using "the special power you humans call 'imagination'" to visualize what it would be like to be several different [[Transformer]]s, Autobots and Decepticons included. After that, the recipient was given the opportunity to "requisition" those Transformers for their "Command" via a form marked with the following address:

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ULTRA MAGNUS 
P.O. Box 7050, Dept. T10 
North [[Hollywood]], [[California|CA]] 91609

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{{storylink|You Have Been Chosen.}}
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===''Transformers in 3-D''===
[[File:Blackthorne3 ultra magnus.jpg|thumb|STOP! Collaborate and listen!]]
Ultra Magnus left [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] in charge of Cybertron while he took off in [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] to check out a strange [[energon]] reading they'd detected on an asteroid. When [[Lightspeed (G1 Technobot)|Lightspeed]] discovered a [[Observer|small alien]], Magnus reminded him that they were Autobots and sworn to protect all life. Lightspeed's tests determined that the creature converted its food into Energon, leading Magnus to send [[Searchlight (G1)|Searchlight]] out in search of more of the creatures. Not long after, the Autobots were found by [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]], and they pursued the small Decepticon until they ran into more Decepticons, resulting in a pitched battle. {{storylink|The Test (issue)|The Test}}

Following [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]'s destruction of Cybertron's Energon supply, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] contacted Ultra Magnus in [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] and ordered him to take a team to find [[Metascan Alpha]]. Magnus took [[Kup (G1)|Kup]], [[Doublecross]], [[Grotusque]], and [[Repugnus (G1)|Repugnus]] with him, using [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] as transport. They eventually reached a desolate moon, on which they were attacked by [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] and the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]], but Magnus insisted they ignore the Decepticons and continue with their mission. Retreating to Sky Lynx, they flew down to the planet to find a rapidly-evacuating city under attack from the [[Destructon]]s.

The Autobots engaged the enemy, only to find themselves outclassed. Ultra Magnus was blasted by [[Lord Imperious Delirious]] and fought the confusion the Delirious Fire brought to his mind in order to sound a retreat. Kup sacrificed himself to allow the rest of the Autobots to escape, but Sky Lynx only had enough energy to reach the moon, and the Destructons were able to catch up. Faced with a superior foe, Ultra Magnus was forced to consider the unthinkable, and made an alliance with Cyclonus to attempt a combined attack. {{storylink|The War Against the Destructons, Chapter 1 of 3}}
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===Beehive Books continuity===
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Ultra Magnus came upon [[Castle Decepticon]] while piloting a shuttle. His approach activated the Decepticon base's defenses, and Ultra Magnus was forced to eject from the shuttle in an escape pod. Ultra Magnus was then able to find his way back to his downed shuttle, only to be confronted by Starscream. Ultra Magnus's shuttle had been repaired by the Decepticons'automated robots, who had mistook it for one of their own. The advantage lay with either Starscream or Ultra Magnus depending on what changes the drones had implemented in the shuttle.
{{note|At this point in the book, the narrative is overtaken by a game of chance. The game determines which of the following outcomes plays out.}}
*Ultra Magnus managed to escape Starscream in his shuttle, ''or''
*Starscream managed to vaporize Starscream before the Autobot could escape in his shuttle, ''or
*Starscream managed to wing Ultra Magnus, focing the Autobot to stop and blow Starscream out of the sky before proceeding in his shuttle, ''or''
*Unable to take off in the reprogrammed shuttle, Ultra Magnus was forced to stay and fight Starscream, who vaporized the Autobot, ''or''
*Unable to take off in the reprogrammed shuttle, Ultra Magnus was forced to fight his way out and blew Starscream away.
{{storylink|Transformers Pop-Up Book}}
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===''PDTF Comic''===
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Ultra Magnus and Optimus attempted to trick Starscream into thinking a bomb was a [[Blackball]], and succeeded, much to their surprise. {{storylink|PDTF Comic##3 "Don't Cry! Megatron!!"|Don't Cry! Megatron!!}} Ultra Magnus later reported that the Autobots had run out of ammo, and as a result, they were forced to throw rocks at [[Deathsaurus (Victory)|Deathsaurus]] instead. {{storylink|PDTF Comic##4 "Good Job! Deathsaurus!!"|Good Job! Deathsaurus!!}} He also pointed out that [[Ginrai (human)|God Ginrai]]'s "[[Chōkon Power|Chōkon]] Fire Guts" attack was just a normal punch, and was asked to keep quiet because the Decepticons hadn't realised that yet and were still rolling around in agony. {{storylink|PDTF Comic##13 "Now! Deliver the Finishing Blow! God Ginrai!!"|Now! Deliver the Finishing Blow! God Ginrai!!}} Magnus and Rodimus Prime enjoyed many victories against the Decepticons, but [[Greatshot|who was that in the background?]] {{storylink|PDTF Comic##15 "No One Knows When he's Come or Gone. Greatshot..."|No One Knows When he's Come or Gone. Greatshot...}}

At one point, the [[Blackball]] was left in the safekeeping of Ultra Magnus. Galvatron, catching Magnus by surprise, managed to blow him up with a powerful energy blast from his fusion cannon. Recovering the Blackball, Galvatron began to gloat about his victory. That's when Magnus' body hurled his head at Galvatron like a bowling ball, causing the [[Emperor of Destruction]] to fall over like a set of pins and drop the Blackball. That's ''using your head'', Magnus! *sigh*{{storylink|PDTF Comic##16 "Improve Yourself! Ultra Magnus!"|Improve Yourself! Ultra Magnus!}}
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===Sticker Adventures books===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Galvatron Attacks}}}}
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===Marvel coloring books===
When Hot Rod informed Ultra Magnus that the Dinobots were engaging the Decepticons just outside of Autobot City, Ultra Magnus quickly assembled a small team of Autobots. He led them into battle to serve as reinforcements for the Dinobots. Once Ultra Magnus and his troops defeated Galvatron and his troops, he and the other Autobots were cheered on by the nearby Oil rig workers as they drove back to Autobot City. {{storylink|Battle at Oil Valley}}

{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|The Invasion of the Decepticon Camp}}}}

Ultra Magnus was approached by Blurr who attempted to tell him something important. Unfortunately, Ultra Magnus could not understand him as Blurr was talking too fast. When a more articulate Autobot informed him that the Decepticons had learned of a lost Autobot shipment of Energon and were planning to unearth it from the Ark's crash site, Ultra Magnus held a brief conference to figure out how to deal with the situation. He then headed a team to St. Mt. Hillary, only to find the Decepticons already there, digging for the Energon shipment. The two factions began to fight. When the Energon stash was uncovered, it was completely gobbled up by Starscream who proclaimed himself the most powerful Decepticon. With nothing left to fight over, Ultra Magnus and the Autobots left Galvatron and Starscream to their squabble. {{storylink|The Lost Treasure of Cybertron}}

{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Hot Rod's Escape}}}}
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===''Big Looker'' storybooks===
As the Autobots were finishing their day's work in [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] city, Ultra Magnus was startled by Kup and Hot Rod zooming past him. When he asked the pair what was going on, Hot Rod informed him that he was excited to head to a car show, where the humans would be showing off a new kind of robot car. Later in the day, Hot Rod came up to Ultra Magnus once more, this time to inform him that the Decepticons were planning on attacking the very same Colosseum in which the car show was taking place that day. Even more alarming, Kup was supposed to have returned by now. Hot Rod concluded that the Decepticons had done something to him. Ultra Magnus led a convoy of Autobots in a rescue mission. Remaining in their vehicle forms, they paraded themselves in the Colosseum as the human onlookers admired their sleek forms. Elsewhere, Kup managed to make Galvatron trip through a window onlooking the show, sending him flying into the arena. Transforming, Ultra Magnus and his troops took the Decepticon leader hostage. But the Decepticons still had Kup as a hostage of their own, and demanded Galvatron's release, lest they open fire on the human crowd. While Ultra Magnus debated on what to do, Hot Rod freed Kup, and the Autobots managed to overpower the Decepticons. Though they defeated the Decepticons, Galvatron managed to escape in the chaos, not that Ultra Magnus was too worried over the fact. {{storylink|Car Show Blow Up}}
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===Toy pack-in material===
Ultra Magnus participated in a tumultuous battle on a moon base. He and [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]] stood their ground against [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] and [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]. {{storylink|Decipher the Decepticon}}

When the Creation Matrix was stolen by the Decepticons, Ultra Magnus called upon his fellow Autobots to help retrieve it. Thanks to an army of [[decoy]]s created by First Aid, the Autobots successfully infiltrated the Decepticon base and retrieved their sacred relic. {{storylink|Start Your Own Decoy Collection}}
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===Find Your Fate Junior===
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====Autobot Alert!====
[[File:AutobotAlertSuperBooster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|The bachelor party started well...]]
Ultra Magnus assigned Kup to be in charge of a secret mission. As the Autobot leader was making his rounds of Metroplex, he dropped by Kup's station to check in on him, but was interrupted by an Autobot Alert before he could do so. Cosmos informed Magnus of Decepticons encroaching upon Earth orbit. After Cosmos's transmission was cut short, Bumblebee came rushing into the room to inform Ultra Magnus that the television broadcast signal had been hijacked by the Decepticons. Putting two and two together, Ultra Magnus deduced that the Decepticons had taken over Earth's communication satellites. Soon afterwards, Blurr came back prematurely from the mission being organized by Kup, informing that the Decepticons had gotten their hands on an important coded message. Despite this, Ultra Magnus considered the Decepticons’ attack on the satellites to be of greater importance.

If Ultra Magnus decided to prioritize the Decepticons’ orbital attack, he first began to organize an operation to rescue Cosmos. After ordering Ratchet to ready the Autobots’ shuttle for take-off, Ultra Magnus nominated Jazz, Mirage, Swoop, Powerglide and Prowl to join him on the mission. After donning special space gear for solar protection, the team took off and headed towards Cosmos's last coordinates. Though they quickly spotted Cosmos, Ultra Magnus also caught sight of Galvatron's spaceship, Cyclonus, looming nearby. Ultra Magnus ordered his troops to pull Cosmos aboard before they were spotted by the enemy forces. Using the shuttle's high-powered sensors, Ultra Magnus and Mirage discovered that Cyclonus himself was acting as the Decepticons’ signal-jamming device. Deciding on an immediate plan of action, Ultra Magnus ordered his troops to train all their weapons on Cyclonus, and prepare for a full-frontal assault. Though Mirage exhibited doubts that this strategy would work, Ultra Magnus stood by his decision.

If the Autobots went ahead with Ultra Magnus's plan, soon after the Autobots had begun their assault, Galvatron emerged from Cyclonus, leading into battle an army of multiwing jet fighter Decepticons. Faced against such overwhelming odds, Ultra Magnus attempted to retreat, only for their shuttle to be hit by a blast from Galvatron himself. With their shuttle falling apart around them, Ultra Magnus and his troops were defeated by the Decepticons.

If instead Powerglide and Swoop went about their own way of defeating the Decepticons, Cyclonus's transmission device was successfully destroyed and the entire crew of the Autobot shuttle presumably returned to base safely.

In a completely different possible sequence of events, if Ultra Magnus instead decided to prioritize the theft of the coded message, he allowed for Kup to divulge to the rest of the Autobots the top secret nature of the mission at hand. After Kup explained that the mission involved an ancient Autobot formula that could boost a Cybertronian's strength tenfolds, Ultra Magnus and his troops took off towards the Autobots’ desert research centre. Once there, the Autobots learned that the cybertite sphere had crashed on Earth in a nearby crater, but was later moved by humans during the 16th century.If the Decepticons had decoded Springer's message, they would be searching off the coast of California, where the ship containing the sphere had sunk. If they hadn't decoded the message, the Decepticons would still be digging in the nearby crater. Springer was for heading towards the crater first.

If Ultra Magnus decided to assume that the Decepticons had already decrypted the message, he ordered his forces to split up to more efficiently address the situation. Ultra Magnus led the main force heading towards the California coast. Just as Ultra Magnus and his troops arrived at the coast, they were signalled by Powerglide that he had discovered the sunken ship containing the cybertite sphere, and caught up by Blurr who informed them of the Decepticons headed in their direction. The Autobots then needed to decide whether they would raise the ship themselves, or try and ambush the Decepticons after they had done so.

Ultra Magnus ultimately came up with three separate plans. The first involved Sludge raising the ship by encircling it cables, then allowing Hot Rod to search the ship. The second plan relied on Seaspray searching for the sphere while the ship remained underwater. The third plan counted on Grapple, Hot Rod and Bumblebee working together to retrieve the sphere.

If Ultra Magnus decided on the first plan, he soon began doubting himself as the dimwitted Dinobot displayed difficulty in following through with the orders given to him. Though Sludge and Hot Rod eventually succeeded in retrieving the sphere, Ultra Magnus made it clear to his troops that there was no time for celebration, as he noticed incoming Decepticons. Tasking Blurr with taking the sphere to Metroplex, Ultra Magnus ordered the rest of his troops to hide. As the Decepticons arrived, Ultra Magnus then led the ambush that left the Decepticons defeated that day.

If Ultra Magnus decided on the second plan, Seaspray successfully retrieve the sphere and presented it to his commander. Ultra Magnus then ordered his troops to return to base before the Decepticons ever arrived at the California coast.

If Ultra Magnus decided on the third plan, the Autobots were unable to retrieve the sphere in time, and it was destroyed by the Decepticons, who had finally reached the California coast. Without the formula contained within the sphere, the Autobots would be forced to continue their war at a disadvantage, if they survived the current Decepticon onslaught currently raining down upon them.

If Ultra Magnus decided to have his troops lie in wait while the Decepticons retrieved the sunken ship, whether the Autobots came out victorious that day or not depended entirely from that point forward on the decisions other Autobots made. In one possible scenario, the sphere was safely brought back to Metroplex, and Ultra Magnus looked on as Perceptor created the first batch of the power-booster. {{storylink|Autobot Alert!}}
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====Project Brain Drain====
[[File:ProjectBrainDrainAutobotsCelebrate.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|...Everybody had a good time...]]
In one possible scenario, Ultra Magnus was frustrated to hear that Bumblebee was breaking every single one of Metroplex city's streets laws in order to rush to him. His anger quickly vanished when Bumblebee and Sparkplug informed him that they had done so to inform him of a Decepticon plot they had uncovered. The Decepticons were planning to use a [[Brain Drain device]] to syphon away the intelligence of hundreds of thousands of people who would be attending a rock concert later in the day. Thinking hard on the task at hand, Ultra Magnus came up with two different possible plans the Autobots could enact to stop the Decepticons. The first plan was to create a diversion at the Decepticons’ headquarters, forcing them to abort their ploy before it started. The other plan was for the Autobots to drive ahead to the rock concert and be at the ready for when the Decepticons showed themselves.

If Ultra Magnus decided on the first plan, he took a number of troops with him to the Decepticons’ (not so) secret fortress high in the mountains. Once there, they found that they had only a few minutes left before the Decepticons were scheduled to begin their attack on the rock concert. Pressed for time, Ultra Magnus needed to decide on one of two different approaches on assaulting the Decepticon base.

If Ultra Magnus decided to order a full-scale attack immediately, the Autobots succeeded in surprising the Decepticons... a little too well. The Autobot attack being so sudden and devastating, the Decepticons were never able to send out a distress message to Galvatron, and thus his assault on the rock concert proceeded forth uninterrupted. Though Autobots have won a small battle, the most surely have lost the war.

If Ultra Magnus to attempt to send a scout ahead to scope out the Decepticons’ defences first, the Decepticons spotted the Autobots’ approach and radioed Galvatron for help immediately. The Autobots and Decepticons battled fiercely, Ultra Magnus unwilling to surrender until the Brain Drain device had been destroyed. He managed to accomplish this by triggering an avalanche which buried the Decepticons in snow and shattered the Brain Drain device into a million pieces.

Alternatively, if Ultra Magnus decided to head for the rock concert and deal with the Decepticons there, Ultra Magnus noticed the large amount of vehicles parked around the concert upon arrival. He ordered his troops to hide themselves amidst the vehicles, and lie in wait for the Decepticons. Once the Decepticons had shown themselves, Ultra Magnus ordered his troops to transform in unison and open fire on their enemies. But Galvatron had planned to light afire the parking lot in which the Autobots are standing in order to trap the humans. Being drenched from above by Decepticon jets dumping gasoline upon them, Ultra Magnus needed to decide whether the Autobots needed to retreat, or to keep on fighting and hope that they could defeat the Decepticons before the fire consumed them.

If Ultra Magnus decided to retreat, he opted to have his troops move towards the concert-goers in order to better protect them. He and his troops fended off the airborne Decepticons who swooped down, unaffected by the blazing barrier encircling the concert. Whether or not they succeeded on protecting the humans depended on the choice Bumblebee from this point forward.

Alternatively, if Ultra Magnus decided to remain in the parking lot as the Decepticons set it ablaze, the Autobots and the Decepticons battle fiercely surrounded by the conflagration. In order to prevent Galvatron from using his weapon, Ultra Magnus grappled with the Decepticon leader himself. Galvatron was able to fling Ultra Magnus away, into the area near the bandstand, preventing Ultra Magnus from further delaying him from using the Brain Drain device. If Hot Rod was able to then snatch the device away from Galvatron, the young Autobot drove through the ring of flame, away from Galvatron and towards Ultra Magnus. Both leaders rushed towards Hot Rod, who had been temporarily incapacitated after his trip through the conflagration. Though Galvatron reached Hot Rod first and grabbed the device, Ultra Magnus ripped a nearby electric cable, and then used it as a lasso to grab unto Galvatron. The electrical current running through the wire caused Galvatron to flail wildly, leading him to crush the Brain Drain device himself. Galvatron then retreated, and Ultra Magnus and his troops received a standing ovation from the concert-goers.

In another possible scenario, Ultra Magnus was informed by Hot Rod of Galvatron's scheme. Ultra Magnus, Hot Rod, and a numerous other Autobots reached the concert just as Galvatron began to activate the Brain Drain device.

Taking aim with every weapon in his armoury, Ultra Magnus fired in Galvatron's direction. Though he was unable to harm Galvatron himself, he did destroy the device. Without any reason to continue fighting, the Decepticons retreated. In an alternate scenario, Ultra Magnus and the Autobots arrived just in time to congratulate Wreck-Gar, who had already destroyed the Brain Drain device. {{storylink|Project Brain Drain}}
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====The Invisibility Factor====
[[File:Sarah Sanders.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|...then it turned awkward.]]
In one possible scenario, Ultra Magnus was informed by Kup and Hot Rod that the Decepticons had taken possession of an [[Invisibility Device]], created by the human [[Sarah Sanders]], and taken it into space to study it. Ultra Magnus put together a team of Autobots and took off in one of their shuttles to pursue them. Once there, however, the Autobots had difficulty pinpointing the Decepticons’ location. The ship's crew had to decided where to look next for the Decepticons.

If the Autobots decided to investigate the dark side of the moon, they found themselves unable to see anything on the satellite's shadowy surface. Hot Rod suggested to Ultra Magnus that they fire down to see if the Decepticons would fire back, revealing their position. Jazz chimed in that Hot Rod's plan was too risky, and claimed that he had a better plan in mind.

If Ultra Magnus decided to go through with Hot Rod's plan anyways, the Autobots succeeded only in making themselves an easy target for their enemies. The Decepticons blasted their shuttle to bits. Ultra Magnus and his troops were reduced to space junk.

If Ultra Magnus listened to Jazz's plan, he ordered his Autobots to remain silent, and to shut off all of the shuttle's lights and mechanisms. Launching a probe as a decoy, the Autobots successfully tricked the Decepticons into revealing their position when they mistook the probe as their shuttle and opened fire upon it. Firing back, the Autobots began crippling the Decepticons’ ship, until a lucky shot rocked their own shuttle. Though the Decepticons attempted to escape while the Autobots were off-balance, the Autobots were able to deliver the finishing blow, ending the Decepticons’ menace as the evil robots' ship exploded.

In an alternate scenario wherein the Autobots listened to Prowl's suggested and searched the Asteroid Belt beyond Mars, they soon found themselves struggling to get through the maze of floating rocks.

If the Autobots pushed on their search in the Asteroid Belt, they soon found themselves on a collision course with two enormous asteroids. If they only managed to blast one of asteroids, the Autobots were forced to retreat back to Earth after their shuttle took substantial damage. If the Autobots managed to blast neither of the Asteroids, they were all crushed between the giant pieces of space debris.

If they managed to blast away both asteroids, they reached a vast, empty expanse of space within the asteroid belt. Ultra Magnus was pleased to hear that they had only received minimal damage up to now while navigating through the Asteroid Belt. His relief was short-lived, as it soon became evident that the Decepticons had figured out the workings of the Invisibiliy Device, and begun firing upon the Autobots’ shuttle. The Autobots considered retreating, but Kup reminded them that Sarah Sanders had not perfected her device yet, and the Decepticons’ invisibility may yet wear off.

If the Autobots attempted to flee from the Decepticons’ attack, they found themselves at too much of a disadvantage to successfully make it out of the Asteroid Belt. They were blown into space junk before they could reach Earth.

If the Autobots held their ground, they were instructed by Ultra Magnus not to open fire upon the Decepticons until ordered to do so. Though things were tense as the Autobots were hit over and over again by their invisible opponents, soon the enemy ship came into view, just as Kup had predicted. The Autobots opened fire on the flimsier vessel, blowing it and the Decepticons within to smithereens. Ultra Magnus was proud to announce that the Decepticon menace had now been taken care of, once and for all.

If the Autobots did retreat out of the Asteroid Belt, they convinced one another that the Decepticons most likely perished within it. Then, a few days later, when the invisible Decepticons attacked Metroplex city, Ultra Magnus bemoaned the fact that they had given up so easily, and ordered his troops to their battle stations. Unfortunately, Ultra Magnus and the rest of the Autobots were reduced to scrap metal, unable to fight the unseen enemy.

In a completely different possible scenario, Hot Rod and Kup returned to the Autobot headquarters to report to Ultra Magnus immediately after they saw the mysterious spacecraft land. Ultra Magnus agreed that the situation necessitated further investigation, and sent out Springer, Susntreaker, Prowl and Jazz to accompany Hot Rod and Kup.

If the Autobots gave up searching for the ship, Ultra Magnus and the rest of the Autobots within Metroplex were caught by surprise by a fleet of identical ships swooping down upon them. The Autobots were all destroyed as Galvatron gloated of his victory.

In another possible scenario, the squad that Ultra Magnus had sent out returned to Metroplex with Sarah Sanders, inventor of the Invisibility Device, in hand. Grateful to the Autobots for rescuing her, she showed them how to create an [[Invisibility Scrambler]]s to counteract the effects of her Invisibility Device. Anticipating the Decepticons’ attack, the Autobots successfully defeated the evil robots when they came.

In yet another possible scenario, Ultra Magnus looked on as Sarah left in her spaceship in order to destroy it, vowing it would never be used to bring destruction.

Another scenario had Sarah be so grateful towards the Autobots from rescuing her that she gave Ultra Magnus and his troops the secret to her Invisibility Device. With its power, the Autobots’ victory over the Decepticons was likely guaranteed.{{storylink|The Invisibility Factor}}
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===St. Michael ''The Transformers'' Sticker Book===
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Ultra Magnus captained an alien spacecraft with the Autobots [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]], [[Springer (G1)|Springer]], [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]], and [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] under his command. While fighting Decepticons, their spaceship took heavy damage and crash-landed on the planet [[Barrenikon]]. There, he met [[you]], having just emerged from the Vortex, a portal through space and time contained within the planet. Together, you went on an adventure, fighting Decepticons, braving Barrenikon's barren desert or its putrid swamp, and trying to find a way to get the Autobots space-bound once more. {{storylink|The Transformers Sticker Book (St. Michael)|The Transformers Sticker Book}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
6.5 million years ago, when his brother [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and the Decepticon leader [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] vanished in a [[space bridge]] incident, the Autobots looked to Ultra Magnus for leadership. Magnus fled and exiled himself, believing he wasn't ready.

[[File:Grimlockultramagnusnoooo.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|It's funny because Magnus thinks Grimlock can die.]]
But half a million years later, Magnus re-emerged, finding the Autobots had fragmented themselves into different camps. Despite his fears about his inadequacy, Magnus managed to reunite the Autobots and retake Cybertron city by city, until finally, the Autobots were all but assured victory. [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s Decepticons and [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]]'s [[Ultracon]]s were ready to surrender. The moments before a peace treaty was to be signed at [[Tyger Pax]], Ultra Magnus brooded in his chambers, alone, cursing Optimus Prime for his "heroic" sacrifice that nonetheless left his race to carry the torch themselves. [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and his [[Predacon (War Within)|Predacons]], however, wouldn't go so quietly, and they staged an insurrection. Though, regrettably, Starscream assassinated the surviving members of the [[Council of Ancients]], Ultra Magnus was able to lead his Autobots, the Ultracons, and the Decepticons successfully against the Predacon insurrection. As the Predacons were arrested, [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] took an assassin's bullet meant for Ultra Magnus, apparently killing the Dynobot. Magnus, overcome with grief, cradled Grimlock's body in his arms and audibly mourned.

This would not be the day's only setback, to say the least. Amid the chaos of Grimlock's death, Megatron had somehow returned, backed up by the [[Air Warrior|Aerospace Extermination Squadron]]. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath}} The peace Magnus had struggled for immediately crumbled. Ultra Magnus and the other Autobots were put to work as slaves, [[Internment Camp Pi|deep below Cybertron's surface]]. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.2}}

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While working, Ultra Magnus revealed to Springer that he had not given up hope, and planned to destroy Cybertron's core if no other means presented itself to keep it out of Megatron's hands. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.4}}

[[File:GreatShutdown.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.1|Don't mind me, I'm just frozen in this weird other body.]]
Fewer than four million years ago, after Optimus Prime and Megatron disappeared once again, this time with dozens of their best warriors on board the [[Ark (G1)|''Ark'']] and the [[Nemesis (G1)|''Nemesis'']], Ultra Magnus and Shockwave worked together to replenish their respective armies. Many of the [[Micromaster]]s created to this end resented Ultra Magnus and Shockwave for bringing them into their war. Among the dissidents were [[Countdown (G1)|Countdown]] and [[Groundshaker (G1)|Groundshaker]], who informed Ultra Magnus that they had failed to locate Optimus Prime after a space-faring mission. Another was [[Big Daddy (G1)|Big Daddy]], who got into a shouting match with Ultra Magnus after one of his fellow soldiers lost his life during a retrieval mission. {{storylink|Destined for Nothing}} Yet another dissident was [[Skystalker (G1)|Skystalker]], though this Decepticon-allied Micromaster had greater aspirations than simply leaving the war behind. He engineered a situation where the full-sized Autobots and Decepticons were tricked into battling one another, despite their resources being at an all-time low. By doing so, he hoped the guzzlers would eliminate one another, leaving him to rule a Micromaster-populated Cybertron. But the [[Hot Rod Patrol]], with the help of Countdown and Groundshaker, exposed the scheme in the middle of the brawl. Though Ultra Magnus was simply happy to continue fighting the good fight afterwards, fellow Autobot Fortress Maximus had become thoroughly disgusted with conflict in the aftermath. Fortress resigned from his post and deserted the Autobot army, tossing his gun at Ultra Magnus's feet as he went. {{storylink|Victims of the Revolution}}

In the present day, Ultra Magnus was reactivated following the [[Great Shutdown]], {{storylink|Revelation (War and Peace)|Revelation}} and begrudgingly took the role of security officer under [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], who had ushered in a new peace. Though Magnus suspected Shockwave had some shady personal projects, he thought the threat of these were minimal compared to the greater promise of peace, and willingly helped Shockwave.

Ultimately, in 2003, Optimus Prime and the rest of the missing Autobots were discovered on a planet called Earth, where Prime and Megatron had awakened and rekindled the Transformer Civil War. Ultra Magnus and a team of Decepticons traveled to Earth and approached Prime's Autobots, asking for their understanding and their surrender, lest they disrupt Cybertron's new peace. {{storylink|New World Order}} Though a few were willing to give in to Magnus, most were not. Optimus Prime sent a team of Autobots secretly out the Ark's back door, while the rest of his troops approached Magnus and submitted to his demands. Prime still harbored ill feelings towards his brother, and in moment of weakness, Prime punched Magnus to the ground, calling him a traitor. Out of sympathy, Ultra Magnus did not retaliate, though he warned Prime that he would not allow himself to be struck again without repercussions.

[[File:Wreckersdw.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|When it comes to group shots, Magnus isn't a team player.]]
Ultra Magnus transported his captives to Cybertron, where Shockwave announced that for the good of Cybertron, Prime and the others would be deactivated. Magnus, of course, disapproved of this decision. {{storylink|Brothers' Burden}} He angrily confronted Shockwave, who showed Magnus footage of Optimus Prime and Megatron in a recent, heated battle in [[San Francisco]], and this did not flatter the mental state of the combatants. Still, Magnus was not convinced, and he went to the [[Autobot High Council|High Council]] to address his fears of giving Shockwave too much control. His audience with the council was interrupted by grave news: the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] had been unleashed from [[Detention Banks|prison]], and [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] was tearing apart [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]. In response, Ultra Magnus assembled the [[Wrecker]]s. {{storylink|Cold War (issue)|Cold War}}

Though casualties were high, Ultra Magnus was able to take down Menasor by turning his components against its team leader, [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]]. While Menasor was confused, Magnus rammed into him in vehicle mode, separating the combiner. Suspecting Shockwave was somehow behind all this, Magnus left to confront him. On his way there, Magnus put a missile in Grimlock's head, quelling the Dinobots' own little rampage. {{storylink|Passive Aggression}} Magnus ordered [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] to put them into the [[CR chamber]]s immediately.

[[File:Magnuslongshot.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|And then Takara saw this and were all like, "Oh, crap, that's right, we can do redecoes, can't we?"]]
Finally, Ultra Magnus arrived in [[Shockwave's Tower|Shockwave's throne room]] and ordered the former Decepticon to stand down. Shockwave had a different idea and shot him in the back. As Magnus staggered out, he met Prime, who was also on his way to tussle with Shockwave, and he apologized to his brother for going astray. Magnus collapsed. {{storylink|Countdown to Extinction (issue)|Countdown to Extinction}} A short time later, he got up to his feet and slowly made his way back into the throne room, though he was crumbling as he went. When he reached his destination, Magnus had shed his super robot form, leaving only his smaller inner robot. Seeing Prime had been defeated, Magnus attacked Shockwave. Though Ultra Magnus lost his arm to Shockwave's ruthlessness, Magnus was ultimately able to toss Shockwave into the pit in the center of the room. Grimlock carried both Prime and Magnus's heavily damaged forms out of the throne room, but not without insulting them constantly. Magnus, like Prime, suspected that despite Shockwave's defeat, their hardships were only just beginning. {{storylink|Revelation (War and Peace)|Revelation}}

Optimus Prime was kept in stasis due to his minor injuries, while despite the complete destruction of his armor and the removal of his arm, Ultra Magnus was quickly reassembled and back on duty. {{storylink|Generation 1 issue 0|Generation 1 #0}} Meanwhile, reports of a strange disturbance in a hidden Decepticon laboratory caught Magnus's attentions, but no one thought it was [[Sunstorm (G1)|very significant]]. {{storylink|Black Sunshine}} In the wake of Shockwave's dethroning, [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] was having trouble [[Central Hall|addressing public concerns]], but Ultra Magnus was able to speak to the crowd empathetically. {{storylink|Skyfire (issue)|Skyfire}} Later, Magnus checked in on Prowl to see if he had any leads on the lab disturbance, and advised the overworked security officer to rest more. {{storylink|The Omega Effect}} Prowl and a team of Autobots soon left to construct an [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] on Earth, leaving Magnus to coordinate Autobot affairs on Cybertron. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}

===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
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Ultra Magnus was among the Autobot forces resisting [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s rule of Cybertron, and was shocked when he witnessed [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] get zapped by energy and vanishing. Investigating the disappearance along with [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]], Magnus found that the powerful [[Teletran 3]] computer had malfunctioned and sent various Cybertronians dispersed throughout various points in Earth's timeline. After erecting a [[force field]] around Teletran 3 to prevent Shockwave and his forces from taking control of it, Ultra Magnus made a plan together with the [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joes]] and [[Cobra]] members whom had been transported to Cybertron by the computer. As he was feeding the force field with his own power and Perceptor was operating Teletran 3, it was up to the humans to travel back in time and retrieve the lost Transformers, or else time travel "feedback" would lead to the destruction of Earth. Unfortunately, his force field could only stay up for twelve hours at best. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 1|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #1}} Six hours later, only one of four teams had returned. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 2|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #2}} By the time the third team returned, Ultra Magnus's force field had dissipated and the Autobot had been gunned down by Shockwave's troops. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 3|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #3}}

[[File:Hot Rod and Ultra Magnus BlackHorizon1.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.9|Optimus realizes he's seen too much.]]
Fortunately his wounds weren't lethal, and some time later, Ultra Magnus joined a team of Autobots preparing to rescue Optimus Prime from [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]]'s imprisonment. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 4|The Art of War #4}} After receiving reinforcements from G.I. Joe, they attacked, they attacked the Decepticon base and fought against Serpent O.R.'s army. While urging his comrades to never give up, Ultra Magnus helped with a barrage of weaponsfire against [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]'s throat. After the defeat of Serpent O.R., he attended [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]'s funeral alongside [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] and [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]]. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 5|The Art of War #5}}

A few months later, Ultra Magnus was put in control of Cybertron while Optimus Prime left for Earth to investigate a [[Unicron|mysterious signal]] from outer space. When Hot Rod hurt Prime's feelings by accusing him of doing things himself because he felt guilty about Bumblebee's death, Magnus told the young Autobot that he really needed to learn when to stay quiet. {{storylink|Black Horizon, Part 1 of 2}}
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===''Mini Mayhem!''===
Bumblebee approached Ultra Magnus, and asked him if he could borrow some cash. Ultra Magnus told his friend that the vending machine he had been spending all his money on was just using him, and Bumblebee loudly protested to this, claiming that Ultra Magnus simply didn't understand their love. {{storylink|Mini Mayhem!}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
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[[File:Ambus Unveiled.jpg|thumb|upright=1|Cybertronian Nesting Doll]]
Having fought alongside [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Orion Pax]] to contain the Decepticons since the early days of the war, Ultra Magnus rose in prominence to become one of the mightiest warriors in the Autobot ranks. During the Great War, Ultra Magnus served with distinction in many battles, famously flouting death at every angle.

At least, this is what the population of Cybertron ''believes''. In reality, the ''real'' Ultra Magnus died early in the war, but his legend was kept alive by [[Solomus|Chief Justice Tyrest]], who fashioned the "[[Magnus Armor]]" in his image and bestowed it upon a series of successors—including [[Blockus]], [[Datum]], [[Ramp]], [[Suture (G1)|Suture]], and [[Convoy (G1)|Convoy]]—to make it appear as though Magnus was an unstoppable, undefeatable "immortal lawman". When Tyrest brokered a treaty between the Autobots and Decepticons known as the [[Tyrest Accord]], the various holders of the Ultra Magnus name served as its Duly Appointed Enforcer.

The Ultra Magnus of the modern era was [[Minimus Ambus]], who would take a post somewhat external to the Autobot army upon taking up the role. He travelled the galaxy enforcing the Tyrest Accord and upholding the [[Code of Interplanetary Conflict]], a treaty between Autobots, Decepticons and other alien races. As an enforcer of the Accord, Magnus hunted down any Transformers, Autobots and Decepticons alike, who illegally sold or distributed Cybertronian technology, handing them over to their superiors for prosecution. His hunt for his persistent enemy [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] took him to [[Nebulos]], and he later became embroiled in the Autobots' attempts to counteract an incursion by the forces of the [[Dead Universe]].

After a stint on Earth assisting the Autobots in the wake of the [[Surge (event)|Surge]], and the defeat of [[D-Void]] and the Decepticons, Ultra Magnus accompanied Rodimus and crew aboard the ''[[Lost Light]]'' on their quest to find the [[Knights of Cybertron]], serving as Rodimus's second-in-command. After a near-fatal encounter with [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]] and an automated return to a now-insane Tyrest, Ambus's true identity was revealed to the crew. Although he gave up his role as the Duly Appointed Enforcer of the Tyrest Accord to [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]], he continues to wear his armor—because regardless of who he might be underneath it, to his friends and crewmates, he is still, and has always been, ''the'' Ultra Magnus.
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===2006 IDW ''Beast Wars'' continuity===
The paranoid [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]], [[Killer Punch]], believed that Ultra Magnus was secretly a Decepticon agent. {{storylink|Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|Beast Wars Sourcebook #2}}

===''Hearts of Steel''===
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Ultra Magnus was among the Autobots who battled the Decepticons on Earth millions of years ago, until an ice age forced them to hide underground, powered down. He was reactivated in the mid-19th century when the Autobots learned that the Decepticons had woken up. {{storylink|Hearts of Steel issue 3|Hearts of Steel #3}}

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===''Lil Formers''===
Ultra Magnus reviewed all of the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] and what set them apart for [[you]]r benefit! {{storylink|Lil Formers}}

===3H comics===
At some point, Ultra Magnus told [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus]] about [[Madman's Paradise|his encounter]] with a [[Quintesson]] banishment chamber. {{storylink|Wreckers: Finale Part II}}

===''Mystery of Convoy''===
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====Famicom How-to Manga: Transformers: Mystery of Convoy====
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====''Mystery of Convoy'' strategy guide manga====
After avoiding both of its [[Kabusu]] units, Ultra Magnus was able to destroy the [[Devilstar]] Mecha Planet by transforming into his vehicle mode, and shooting at if from bellow. {{storylink|Transformers (Mystery of Convoy)#Stage 1: Use Trailer Mode to Defeat the Mecha Planet!|Use Trailer Mode to Defeat the Mecha Planet!}} When it came to confronting the similar [[Double Devilstar]], Ultra Magnus opted to blast the first one in his robot mode before repeating his previous strategy to destroy to second of the pair. {{storylink|Transformers (Mystery of Convoy)#Stage 2: Transform to Defeat the Twin Planets One by One!|Transform to Defeat the Twin Planets One by One!}} He later leaped to great heights in order to get a bead on the weak spot of the Decepticons' ship, and managed to land his shot to destroy the vessel. {{storylink|Transformers (Mystery of Convoy)#Stage 4: Use Jump-and-Shoot to Deal with the Decepticon Ship|Use Jump-and-Shoot to Deal with the Decepticon Ship}} Ultra Magnus was next confronted by the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]], who merged and attacked him in the form of [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]]. After avoiding a blast from the Combiner, Ultra Magnus managed to blast him in his vulnerable point; his forehead crest. {{storylink|Transformers (Mystery of Convoy)#Stage 5: Menasor's Weak Point is His Forehead!|Menasor's Weak Point is His Forehead!}} Later, Ultra Magnus battled another combiner: [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]. After avoiding this opponent's sneak attack, Ultra Magnus was able to blast Bruticus in the forehead as well, defeating him. {{storylink|Transformers (Mystery of Convoy)#Stage 7: Watch Out for Bruticus's Shoulder Beam!|Watch Out for Bruticus's Shoulder Beam!}} Later still, Ultra Magnus found himself before [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], who towered over him. Though he was scorched by the Decepticon leader's flamethrower, Ultra Magnus recovered and retaliated, using his "Hyper Jump Shot" to rain down volleys of laser blasts on Megatron, defeating him. {{storylink|Transformers (Mystery of Convoy)#Stage 10: Showing up at Last! It's Megatron the Leader!|Showing up at Last! It's Megatron the Leader!}}

===''Alternity''===
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The Ultra Magnuses of various [[universal stream]]s had different roles to play in the mind-bending cross-dimensional war between the hyper-evolved future Autobots known as the [[Alternity]] and the [[Megatron Aggregate]].

When the universal stream of [[Transformers: Mystery of Convoy|Primax 1286.3 Kappa]] was chosen by [[Megatron (G1)#Alternity|Diamond Black Megatron]] to play host to a "[[#Mystery of Convoy|game full of death and suffering]]" of his own devising, Megatron's opponent, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Alternity|Ultimate Silver Optimus Prime]], was allowed to pick one inhabitant of this universe to be his champion, and to battle the horde of Decepticons Megatron would empower. Loathe as he was to use him like a chess piece, Prime selected Ultra Magnus and imbued him with a portion of his power. Even with this added strength, though, Prime knew that Magnus's resilience and determination were truly his greatest weapons. {{storylink|To Die Game!}}

The Magnus of another, unknown universal stream also found himself pulled into the Alternity's war when the Megatron of his world joined the Aggregate and began razing his Cybertron with his increased power, forcing the Autobots to step up their efforts to protect the planet's citizens. While patrolling Sector 51, Administrative Official Magnus entered City #14, which had recently been freed from Decepticon occupation. Walking amidst the disheveled and displaced citizens, Magnus burned a huge Autobot brand into the ground, marking the city as Autobot territory.

Suddenly, a dazzling being of light appeared to him, referring to him by the military rank of "Ultra"; a rank he did not yet possess. Then, another Ultra Magnus who had joined the Alternity, sporting an [[auto-avatar]] looking very much like Optimus Prime, stepped through a glowing portal, asking Magnus to join him. Magnus then shook hands with Prime, joining the Alternity collective and sharing the consciousness of every Magnus across the multiverse. Magnus then vowed to use his newfound power to bring peace to Cybertron... as ''Ultra'' Magnus! {{storylink|Nissan GT-R / Ultra Magnus (Brilliant Pearl White)}}
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===''Henkei! Henkei! Bun Bun'' manga===
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===''Transformers: All Spark''===
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===''Kre-O'' online manga===
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After being asked to by [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]], the [[Autobot]]s attacked the Decepticon Base and chased away [[Vortex (G1)|Vortex]]. In thanks, Megatron hosted a gathering in the base, which Ultra Magnus attended. {{Storylink|A Reliable Warrior!? Vortex the Lookout from Hell}}
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===''Cloud''===
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===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
[[File:EarthRIP-UltraMagnus.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.2|So is everyone just gonna ignore the time Ultra Magnus was the god of death?]]
Ultra Magnus was the legendary Autobot god of death, said in ancient sources to be a dark angel opposed by [[Metatron]], the Angel of Light. {{storylink|Black Cybertron}} He was believed to have destroyed [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]], though she was later found to be alive. {{storylink|Everybody Hates Metroplex}} Following the death of Optimus Prime, Duke and Rodimus arrived to see Magnus carrying Optimus's body away.{{storylink|Earth: R.I.P.}}

Ultra Magnus returned at the eleventh hour, crashing through the eye of Primus to challenge Megatron to a duel. The Decepticon leader accepted, and at the combatants travelled to the Dyson sphere that had sprang up around the Sun. Magnus managed to steal the Matrix from Megatron; opening his armor, Ultra Magnus revealed the resuscitated form of Optimus Prime. In the aftermath, he stayed on Cybertron, now under the control of Rodimus Imhotep. {{storylink|The War Never Ends}}

===''Q-Transformers'' cartoon===
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===Ask Vector Prime===
In one universe, the [[Cyberdroid]] [[Minimus Ambus|Minimum Ambus]] underwent the [[Bravemaster]] process to [[Binary bonding|binary-bond]] with Ultra Magnus. They were the first but not the last to do so. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/15}}

In [[Primax 092.0 Beta]], Ultra Magnus was a student of [[Hyperdrive (Turbomaster)|Hyperion]] at the [[Elite Guard]] academy before the outbreak of the Great War. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/16}}

[[Primax 209.0 Gamma]] was one universe where Ultra Magnus and [[Ultra Mammoth]] were two separate individuals. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/27}}

===''Titans Return'' marketing material===
{{note|[[Magnus Prime]] may or may not qualify as an incarnation of Ultra Magnus. See that page for further details.}}

===''Power of the Primes'' marketing material===
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{{quote|It is a hero’s duty to continue the fight until the final triumph is won.}}
Ultra Magnus was a potential bearer of the Matrix of Leadership. As a force for honor, Ultra Magnus planned to wield the Matrix with a sense of duty and justice to respect the legacy of Optimus Prime and his forefathers. Instead, the Matrix went to [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]]. {{storylink|Fan polls#2017|''Power of the Primes'' fan poll}}
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material===
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On Cybertron, Ultra Magnus was a [[Insignia/War for Cybertron Trilogy|Ground Command Infantry Major]], whose function was City Commander. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Siege|''Siege'' webpage}}<ref name=Siege>[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/siege ''Siege'' website]</ref> During the finals days of the war for Cybertron, Ultra Magnus was deployed to [[Tagan Heights]] as part of a fortification and repair team after it had sustained heavy damage due to its strategic value in the war effort. Needless to say, the region was lost and left in ruins, leaving nothing but scraps for salvage operations on the outskirts led by [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]]. {{storylink|Source:Teletraan1 Data Files|''Siege'' Teletraan1 Data Files}}<ref name=Siege/>
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===2019 IDW continuity===
Ultra Magnus was forged in the era prior to the [[War of the Threefold Spark]], being mentored by [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]]. Raised to be a soldier, Magnus thought little of prospective enemies or the cultural ramifications of war, to the dismay of his mentor. {{storylink|Storm Horizon Part 2}} When war gripped Cybertron, Ultra Magnus commanded an assault squad that counted [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] among its ranks. {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part Three}} He would go on to be celebrated as one of Cybertron's four [[Great General]]s. {{storylink|Storm Horizon Part 1}}

During the [[Decepticon|Ascenticon]] crisis, in the post-war era, Magnus was unavailable to be called on, {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part Three}} having set out into space as a peacekeeper aboard the ''[[Fist of Iacon]]''. {{storylink|Storm Horizon Part 1}}

While conducting standard missions, Magnus received a message from [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] that Alpha Trion had gone missing. Heading for the [[Decimus Sector]] to find his mentor, the crew came under attack from a vessel that they caused to crash on [[Kworia]]. Sending his crew back to the ''Fist'', Magnus explored the planet on his own, discovering a cell of splice-thieves run by [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]]. Though Magnus wished to arrest the criminal, Spinister was able to barter with the Great General, revealing that he had taken Magnus' crew hostage and had a lead on Alpha Trion that pointed them to the [[Black Sphere]]. {{storylink|Storm Horizon Part 1}} Fearing conflict, Magnus ordered [[Victory Leo]], their [[Colonial Security]] escort, to not engage without his express orders.

Travelling to the diamond planet of [[Obsidar]] within the Black Sphere, Magnus was pointed towards a moored Cybertronian vessel, the [[Krm'zik]]. Entering, Magnus found the craft launched from [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]] before he was ambushed by [[Octane]]. Easily defeating the criminal, Magnus dragged him outside when a barrage shook the ship, finding a waiting Spinister gloating about Magnus finding Octane. With a fight inevitable, Magnus summoned Leo to his aid while he confronted Spinister. After ripping off the criminal's rotors, Spinister revealed what he knew, receiving confirmation from Alpha Trion himself, projected via [[hologram]] from the nearby vessel of [[Soundblaster (G1)|Soundblaster]] that was under attack. {{storylink|Storm Horizon Part 2}}

Ordering the prisoners brought aboard, Magnus donned space armor and fought his way through the [[Kworian]] fleet, receiving exposition from Trion on their motives, before he breached Sounblaster's ship. Soundblaster however refused to release Trion, turning his sonic cannon on Magnus but the General managed to soldier past the weapon, knocking Soundblaster back and fleeing the collapsing craft with Alpha Trion. Emerging from the Black Sphere's gravity, the ''Fist of Iacon'' found that they had lost seventy cycles. {{storylink|Storm Horizon Part 3}}

As a result of these temporal circumstances, Magnus was unable to aid in the Ascenticon crisis, much to the ire of [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]]. {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part Three}} When Orion Pax later overstepped his authority by suggesting [[Pyra Magna]] be released as a substitute for Magnus, Sentinel angrily refused the notion and proclaimed to his second that he would pass on the [[Matrix of Leadership]] to Ultra Magnus when he passed, not Orion. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: All Fall Down|All Fall Down}} When Sentinel passed not long after, Orion initially sought to bring the Matrix of Leadership to Ultra Magnus, only for the device to bond to him instead, transforming him into Optimus Prime. {{storylink|War World: Prime|Prime}}

Returning to Cybertronian space, the ''Fist of Iacon'' caught up on recent political events. Though Ultra Magnus despaired over Megatron's descent into madness, Alpha Trion was confident that his excavations into Cybertron's past would provide them with answers, assuring his friends that they would survive the coming storm. {{storylink|Storm Horizon Part 3}}

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Edward Bosco]] (English), [[Kazuhiko Inoue]] (Japanese)|[[Marcio Dondi]] (Portuguese), [[Nicolas Justamon]] (French), [[Peter Lontzek]] (German), [[Paco Gisbert]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Idzi Dutkiewicz Sánchez|Idzi Dutkiewicz]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Sahil Vaid]] (Hindi)}}

Having been mentored by [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]] alongside [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], Ultra Magnus was entrusted with the [[Alpha Trion Protocols]] after his mentor's death. {{storylink|Siege episode 4}} Magnus fought alongside Megatron at the battle of [[Tarn-Hauser Gate]], where the two worked together rather effectively to achieve victory. {{storylink|Siege episode 2}}

[[File:SiegeEp2MysteriousCloakedFigureWhoCouldItBe.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.8|"Erm, yes, you do not know me. My name is Sungam Artlu."]]
After [[Great War (G1)|civil war]] broke out, Ultra Magnus became the chief military commander of the [[Autobot]]s under Optimus Prime. After years of conflict, Megatron's [[Decepticon]]s seized control over most of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and the planet was reduced to an energy-starved husk. Megatron offered a treaty to the Autobots if they would surrender, but Optimus Prime refused to entertain the notion. Frustrated over Optimus Prime's continued resistance to what he considered inevitable, Ultra Magnus donned a [[Transformer clothing|cloak]] and appeared before Megatron and his Decepticons to negotiate a peaceful resolution to the conflict. {{storylink|Siege episode 1}}

Ultra Magnus and Megatron sat and talked of their shared history, but Megatron was unswayed by Magnus' pleas for peace and demanded that he order his troops to stand down. When Magnus made it clear he would not do so, Megatron had him taken away and imprisoned in a cell. News of Ultra Magnus' surrender reached the Autobots and caused some dissension in the ranks, but Optimus Prime trusted that Magnus' intentions were honorable and he would not betray them. In his cell, Ultra Magnus overheard potential plans to locate the [[AllSpark|Allspark]] and [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s suggestion to Megatron that it could be used to forcibly reprogram the Autobots into submission. Knowing he couldn't allow this to occur, Magnus sent a secret transmission to Optimus Prime, warning the Autobots of the danger. [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] intercepted the transmission and an infuriated Megatron decided to use Magnus to set a trap for the Autobots with a second, phony transmission. When the trap failed, Megatron visited Ultra Magnus in his cell and demanded the location of [[Ark (G1)|Autobot headquarters]]. Magnus refused, and Megatron then decided to go forward with his plans for the Allspark. {{storylink|Siege episode 2}}

[[File:SiegeEp3 MagnusTortured.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|Maybe his [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|"SPOILER" figure]] should have been packaged like this.]]
Ultra Magnus continued to resist interrogation attempts and Shockwave requested of Megatron the use of more severe methods to glean information from their prisoner. Somewhat reluctantly, Megatron authorized Shockwave to do so, and Magnus was strung-up and tortured mercilessly by the Decepticon scientist. Megatron and [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] observed a torture session, both with some discomfort, but Magnus refused to break. After Magnus was taken down and about to be brought back to his cell, he suddenly sprung into action, taking down his guards and stealing a gun. He charged after the departing Megatron and Jetfire and leveled the weapon at Megatron, demanding that the Decepticon leader turn and face him. However, Megatron was confident that Magnus would not shoot him in the back and dared the Autobot to do so. Magnus was indeed unable to pull the trigger, giving Jetfire the opportunity to disarm and take him down. Bound and tortured again, this time severely enough to cause grievous physical damage to his body, an agonized Magnus finally relented and told Megatron he'd give up the location of the Autobots' base. {{storylink|Siege episode 3}}

A shackled Ultra Magnus led Megatron and the Decepticons to a graveyard at Tarn-Hauser Gate, indicating that the Autobots were headquartered under Alpha Trion's memorial. However, after Magnus accessed the door to the memorial, the Decepticons found nothing but an empty room. Ultra Magnus faced Megatron with a smile and told him once again he would never betray the Autobots. Enraged, Megatron pointed his [[fusion cannon]] at Magnus' chest and fired, executing his former comrade on the spot. Magnus' body crumpled to the ground and upon his death, released the Alpha Trion protocols as a cloud of energized data that cascaded off into the sky, eventually finding a new host in [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]].

[[File:Siege-Ep5-Ultra-Magnus-corpse-hacking.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|left|"Thinking about it, [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]] [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|got off lightly]]."]]
At Autobot headquarters, Optimus Prime sensed the passing of the protocols and became grief-stricken, realizing Ultra Magnus had died. He departed to inform the [[Guardian robot|Guardians]] of Magnus' passing. Ultra Magnus' execution would be the final straw for Jetfire, and he decided to defect to the Autobots. {{storylink|Siege episode 4}}

Back at Decepticon headquarters, Soundwave identified the energy released by Magnus' body as an undecipherable protocol that they could not track. Shockwave proposed using a computer virus he had been developing in secret to erase the code (incidentally crippling processing systems planet-wide) and deploying it using Ultra Magnus' corpse as the hub. Megatron agreed to this and soon Magnus was strung-up again and used to infect all of Cybertron with Shockwave's virus. {{storylink|Siege episode 5}}

The mistreatment of Magnus' body hadn't yet ended however, as Megatron kept the now severed head of his old friend on his table, even speaking to it at times. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 1}} His head remained in view when the captive [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]] was bought before Megatron. Elita-1 was horrified to see what Megatron had done to Magnus, and after she was hauled away, Megatron scowled to the lifeless head, telling it not to look at him that way. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 2}}

On Earth, the Allspark appeared to Optimus Prime in the form of Ultra Magnus, albeit with red eyes. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 4}}. When the Allspark was returned to Cybertron, the spirit of Ultra Magnus appeared among many others, striking down Galvatron and Nemesis Prime before finally uniting with the Allspark. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 6}}
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==Commercial appearances==
*When [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] led a squad of Decepticons in an attack on the Autobots' launch site, Ultra Magnus asked [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] on [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]'s whereabouts. Blaster informed him that Optimus was currently on Cybertron, and so it was up to Ultra Magnus to save the day. He carried [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]], and [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] to the battlefield, ramming down [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]], [[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]], and [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] on the way, before transforming to robot mode and blasting [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] out of the sky. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Ultra Magnus|Ultra Magnus commercial}}
*Ultra Magnus was carrying Jazz, Red Alert, [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]], and Tracks down a highway when he, at last, met his sworn enemy [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] in person. Both transformed and duked it out on the open road. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Ultra Magnus and Galvatron|Ultra Magnus and Galvatron commercial}}
*Ultra Magnus led a troop of Autobots who interrupted a Decepticon Energon-gathering mission. Megatron ordered [[Runabout (G1)|Runabout]] and [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]] to deal with the meddlers. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Battlechargers|Battlechargers commercial}}
*Ultra Magnus was in the middle of a savage battle between the Autobots and Decepticons when Transformers of both factions left their world behind to expand the Cybertronian war to the planet [[Nebulos]]. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Headmaster comic book|Headmaster comic book commercial}}
*Ultra Magnus's voice narrated a handful of commercials, including:
**The [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Headmasters|Headmasters commercial}}
**The [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]] {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Targetmasters|Targetmasters commercial}}
**The [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]] and [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]] {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Technobots and Terrorcons|Technobots and Terrorcons commercial}}

==Games==
===''Mystery of Convoy''===
[[File:MysteryOfConvoy Magnus Sprites.png|left|thumb|Well, better than being just a white Optimus Prime ...]]
When Optimus Prime disappeared under mysterious circumstances in the year 2005, Ultra Magnus set out to find him. Magnus fought his way through a seemingly endless horde of Decepticon antagonists, including the [[Devilstar]], the [[Double Devilstar]], [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], and [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]], as well as attempting to recover seven energon cubes the Decepticons had stolen from Rodimus Prime. Finally, Magnus unveiled the truth—everything had been Megatron's doing all along! Besting the Decepticon leader, Magnus was then faced with a seemingly endless series of tunnels and time loops, leading him into a climactic battle with [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]. After Magnus dispatched the city-bot in a hard-fought battle, a new challenge rose its head, but with his energon cubes recovered through Magnus's heroism, Rodimus Prime was able to take up the fight in his stead. {{storylink|Transformers: Mystery of Convoy}}

===''The Transformers'' (PS2)===
{{voiceactor|[[Barry Gjerde]] (English)}}
When [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] threatened the universe using [[Zel Quartz]] in 2010, Ultra Magnus was one of the Autobots warriors who travelled back in time to 2003 to prevent Zel Quartz from ever being cultivated for use by Cybertronians.

====Decepticon story====
While searching for Zel Quartz in the present, the Decepticons hunted down several leads, including the [[Jewel of Mystery]]. Separated from the rest of his team in the crash, Ultra Magnus and [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] defended the Jewel of Mystery from Decepticon raiders. They failed, but the Gem was not the fabled Zel Quartz in the end anyway.

====Autobot story====
Ultra Magnus rejoined the present and future Autobots in their campaign after the third false lead for the quartz on [[Zel Samine]]. {{storylink|The Transformers (PS2)|The Transformers}}

===''Transformers Legends''===
Following [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s rebirth as [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], Ultra Magnus was part of the Autobot forces led by Rodimus who scored a decisive victory over the Decepticons. {{storylink|All Hail Galvatron}} He returned to Earth to help in the rebuilding following a Decepticon assault, bringing with him [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] and [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] from the planet [[Junkion (planet)|Junkion]]. The trio fell victim to a surprise attack from the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]]. {{storylink|Junkion Reunion}}

Ultra Magnus was involved in an struggle for territory between the Autobots and the Decepticons. The battle against Galvatron and his troops ended in the Autobot's defeat, despite Ultra Magnus and Kup leading the final defences while Rodimus and Metroplex engaged Trypticon. {{storylink|The Colossus War}} Ultra Magnus, Kup and [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]] were kidnapped by [[Skuxxoid]]s during the [[Galactic Olympics|Galactic Games]]. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness: Part 1}} Though the trio were sentenced to death by the Quints, the other Autobots arrived in time to save them. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness: Part 2}}

Following an Decepticon assault led by [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], Ultra Magnus, alongside [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]], [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]], and [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]] were forced into taking cover within the [[Autobot Mausoleum]]. This did little to improve their situation, however, as the Decepticons continued their advance. Unexpectedly, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] rose from his tomb, providing hope that the tide may yet turn in the Autobots' favour. This was not to be, unfortunately, as the resurrected Autobot leader left the group stranded after having received the Matrix of leadership from Rodimus. After Optimus regained his senses, the Autobots were left to mourn their leader as he sacrificed himself once more to undo the Quintesson's trap. {{storylink|Dark Awakening (Legends)|Dark Awakening}} Arcee, Rodimus, Ultra Magnus and Springer were trapped in human bodies by [[Victor Drath]] and [[Cobra Commander|Old Snake]], but still managed to foil the pair's plan to destroy Autobot City. They were later successfully returned to their robot bodies. {{storylink|Only Human (Legends)|Only Human}}

Ultra Magnus and [[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]] were on a fact-finding mission to the planet of the [[Torkuli]] when Galvatron arrived there for treatment. They subsequently had to flee as Galvatron's treatment failed and he destroyed the planet. {{storylink|Web World}}

Ultra Magnus and Wreck-Gar intercepted Galvatron and his troops when the Decepticon leader attacked the facility that housed the slumbering Trans-Organics. As the most dangerous Trans-Organic, the Dweller, began to convert Transformers into drones through a sort of energy-vampirism, Wreck-Gar forced Ultra Magnus past the safety of a blast door. Unable to return to come to Wreck-Gar aid after the later had disabled the blast door's mechanisms, Ultra Magnus was left to figure out a way to put an end to the Dweller's menace. Both Autobots and Decepticons eventually managed to escape the Dweller and the Trans-Organics, and rocketed back to their respective bases. {{storylink|Dweller in the Depths (Legends)|Dweller in the Depths}}

===''Angry Birds Transformers''===
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Ultra Magnus appears as one of the first unlockable characters. He is portrayed by Red. He also appears as a [[Red (AB)#As Major Ultra Magnus|Major]] version. {{storylink|Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Ultra-Magnus.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|I'm..I'm just a soldier...]]
Ultra Magnus participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
{{charstubgame|What does the character cost/how to obtain it?}}
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===''Transformers: Frontiers''===
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===''Transformers Operation Omega''===
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[file:UltraMagnusEarthWars.jpg|thumb|upright=1.75| I'm not buff.... I'm just a soldier.]]

Soldier, law enforcer, enforcer of the Tyrest Accord, and staunch defender of Autobot principles, Ultra Magnus is all these things and more.

But while he is comfortable following orders, he isn't as happy giving them. The mantle or Matrix of Leadership doesn't sit easily on his shoulders, though with his indomitable courage and gift for battlefield improvisation under fire, he'd be the perfect choice.

He doesn't like to take much credit in doing so, but he does lead by example. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Ultra Magnus bio}}

Ultra Magnus came through the Space bridge after [[Galvatron (G1)#Transformers: Earth Wars|Galvatron]]. Ultra Magnus stated he was hunting for him, because he had accidentally been placed into the wrong timeframe. [[Melody Keen]] grew fond of Magnus really fast saying that he was in human terminology "Really buff".

Ultra Magnus later tracked down Galvatron and looked for a way to stop him from summoning more of his minions to Earth. The last thing they needed was [[Cyclonus (G1)|another Decepticon lieutenant]] looming around. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars}}

[[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] reported to Ultra Magnus after spying on [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]]'s interrogation; Magnus ordered Mirage to return to base. Subsequently, Magnus declared that the Autobots had to intervene before the Decepticons could get their assets in order; he asked [[Kup (G1)|Kup]], the only Wrecker available, for the mission. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars/Events|Moonbase}}

*'''Class''': Special
*'''Lowest Star Rating''': 2 star
*'''Weapons''': Ultra Magnus dual wields Plasma cannons and a minigun of the same make as [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]], but consistently fires one at the target in his sights.
*'''Ability: Ultra Barrage''': Fire 21 rockets scattered in a line around the target and fire 3 homing rockets to deal massive damage to the target.
**'''Cost''': 7 ability points +3 for reuses.

[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:ultra-magnus Ultra Magnus at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]

===''Transformers: Forged to Fight''===
[[file:UltraMagnusForgedToFight.jpg|thumb|375px|All these things I can do, but I'm not a leader. I'm still a soldier. Always will be.]]
Ultra Magnus was one of the Autobots pulled from [[The Transformers (franchise)|his universe]] by the [[Quintesson]]s and forced to fight. He eventually joins the [[You|Commander]]. There at least a few of him running around! {{storylink|Transformers: Forged to Fight}}
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==Toys==
{{main|Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys}}

==Merchandise==
{{main|Ultra Magnus (G1)/merchandise}}

==Notes==
[[File:DiacloneMagnusAnime1.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|"Do you guys think my hair would look better in blue?"]]
*It was speculated by some fans for several years that, in the animated continuity, Ultra Magnus may have been created from Orion Pax's friend [[Dion (G1)|Dion]], the same way and at the same time Prime and [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]] were rebuilt by [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]], though official word by Hasbro later stated otherwise. For further elaboration, see [[Dion (G1)#Who is Dion?|Who is Dion?]].
*Ultra Magnus is Optimus Prime's brother in the [[Dreamwave Generation One continuity]]. Additionally, Optimus Prime also was described as treating Ultra Magnus as his "kid brother" in [[TV Magazine]]'s [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 4|issue #4]] of [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (manga)|''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' manga]].
*Apparently before the decision to make Magnus a Powered Convoy recolour was used, [[Floro Dery]] created at least three original concepts, of which [[:File:UltraMagnus-FloroDery3rdConcept-OrionPax.jpg|the third]] apparently formed the basis for Orion Pax in "War Dawn."
*In the early [[The Transformers: The Movie promo|promotional trailer]]/test footage for ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', Ultra Magnus can be seen in alternate [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] sequences in his toy's original ''[[Diaclone]]'' color scheme, indicating the final coloration may have been a late change to the toy. This footage has appeared in various ''Transformers'' DVDs over the years.
*Simon Furman did have a rematch planned for Magnus and Galvatron in the Marvel UK comics, "but the imminent change to black & white 5-page stories meant that Time Wars pretty much had to wrap up everything, (and with two Primes in the mix, Ultra Magnus kind of got sidelined)".<ref>[http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?t=2850 IDW blog post]</ref>
*This Ultra Magnus, along with the original [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]], and [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] makes a cameo appearance as one of the four elders who began the [[space bridge]] project in the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|Cybertron]]'' episode "[[Balance]]".
*Ultra Magnus has the honor of being quoted in scientific literature.<ref>[http://amnh.academia.edu/JamesMCarpenter/Papers/1522820/On_Homology James M Carpenter on Homology]</ref>
*Like many Kreons who appeared in [[Kre-O Transformers (comic)|the online manga]] before receiving a toy, ''Kre-O'' Ultra Magnus is designed from existing ''Kre-O'' parts. He uses an [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] helmet.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Ultra Magnus''' (ウルトラマグナス ''Urutora Magunasu'')
*''French:'' '''Ultramag''' (Canada)
*''Italian:'' '''Convoy'''
*''Mandarin:'' '''Mags''' (Taiwan, 馬格斯 ''Mǎgésī''), '''Magnum''' (Taiwan [[Omni Productions]] dub, 麥農 ''Mài Nóng''), '''Tōngtiān Xiǎo''' (China, 通天晓, "The One Who Knows Everything")
*''Portuguese:'' '''Ultra Magnum''' (Portugal comic)

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Deseeus Army Drone

2021-03-16T15:49:32Z

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:''The Deseeus Army Drones are [[Quintesson]]-allied [[Transformer]]s from the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
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As their names imply, the '''Deseeus Army Drones''' are a tribe of same-faced mooks existing solely to protect the [[Quintesson Judge]] [[Deseeus]].

==Fiction==
===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material===
The [[Quintesson]]s were one of the few unforeseen dangers ahead of the [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s in their race for the [[AllSpark]]. One of the [[Quintesson Judge]]'s primary weapons was their drone army. {{storylink|Quintesson Judge#Toys|Earthrise website}}<ref>[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/earthrise ''Earthrise'' webpage]</ref>

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon===
The Deseeus Army Drones operated under the Quintesson Deseeus on Charr. Following Deseeus becoming just a singular face and denying Doubledealer pay, the Mercenary and his crew proceeded to threaten them. Faced with the furious Mercenaries, Deseeus activated his Drones, citing them as his army, forcing Doubledealer to stand down. Later, Deseeus ordered the execution of the Autobots, having two of the Drones bring forward Bumblebee. However, Optimus Prime and the other Autobots fought back, breaking free of their chains with the help of the Mercenaries. In the fray, several of the drones fell, as the Mercenaries held them off while the Autobots escaped. Deseeus himself, seemingly abandoned his force, retreating into the shadows as the Mercenaries finished the Drones off. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 2}}}}
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==Toys==
===''Generations''===
[[File:WFC Netflix Deseeus Army Drone.jpg|250px|thumb|[[Flatline (G1)|Flatline]] is only a headsculpt away.]]
*'''Quintesson Deseeus Army Drone''' (Deluxe Class, [[2021]])
**''Accessories:'' Missile launcher/hammer
:Promoting the ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'' season of the [[Netflix]] [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon]] (despite debuting in the ''Earthrise'' season), the "Quintesson Deseeus Army Drone" is a redeco of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Ironhide]] with an ''extensive'' paint wash coating to represent accumulated grime and battle damage. The toy has multiple [[5 mm post|5 mm ports]] and 3 mm posts to accommodate the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]]/[[F.O.S.S.I.L. Technology]] weaponry and "Fire Blast" effects, respectively.

:Deseeus Army Drone includes a huge missile launcher compatible with the C.O.M.B.A.T. System which can also convert into a hammer and has 3 mm posts as well.

:It is unknown whether Deseeus Army Drone suffers the same production flaw as Ironhide, where the molded hinges on their legs are too small to house the side panels from their vehicle mode properly, which causes them to pop off at the slightest pressure.

:This mold was also retooled to make ''Siege'' [[Crosshairs (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Crosshairs]] and [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Ratchet]], differently retooled into ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Ironhide]], [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Ratchet]] and ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' [[Ratchet (SG)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Shattered Glass Ratchet]].

:This toy, like most of the Netflix ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' toys, is a [[Walmart]] exclusive in the U.S. and Canada. Like the rest of its Deluxe Class wave, Deseeus Army Drone was found in Walmart stores on [[March 13]]<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/wave-3-deluxes-from-netflix-transformers-line-found-in-us-first-look-at-netflix-deep-cover/45744/ ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' Wave 3 found at US retail]</ref>, before an official unveiling.

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Earthrise episode 2

2021-01-14T13:43:39Z

Umbreon67: /* Synopsis */

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|otherseries=''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy: Earthrise]]''
|image=Earthrise2MercsSaveAutobots.jpg
|caption=The time has come to ''rejoice'' and ''renounce'' your paltry GODS! Your salvation...is at hand.
|prev=Earthrise episode 1
|next=Earthrise episode 3
|title=Episode 2
|airdate=[[December 30]], [[2020]] (Netflix)
|production company=[[Allspark Animation]], [[Rooster Teeth]]
|written by=[[Tim Sheridan]]
|director=[[Takashi Kamei]]
|animation studio=[[Polygon Pictures]]
}}
'''An imprisoned Elita-1 tries to get Megatron to see the error of his ways. Optimus Prime and Autobots are at the mercy of Mercenaries and a mysterious benefactor.'''

==Synopsis==
In space, [[Mercenary|Mercenaries]] are hard at work on the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'', analyzing data and binding the unconscious [[Autobot]] crew. [[Doubledealer]] communicates with a mysterious, multi-voiced entity, promising to get the ''Ark'' functioning. Doubledealer only cares about the ship and payment, while the mysterious entity requires that a ''prize'' be undamaged for payment. Doubledealer informs the entity that it's only a matter of time before they repair it and deliver their cargo.

Back on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] shoves [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]] into [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron's]] chamber, where she berates him again for murdering Cybertronians, including his own Decepticons, for energon. Megatron in turn believes that they have more in common than she realizes. Elita is sickened by the comparison, and Megatron angrily dismisses her. Back in her cell, Elita confers with the rest of her imprisoned team from their nearby cells, wondering about the nature of [[Nemesis (G1)|Project Nemesis]], still strong in her resolve to resist the [[Decepticon]]s. The Autobots realize their only chance of escape is to overtake the guards coming to take them for [[energon]] harvesting. Elita hears approaching footsteps, and prepares her team to attack. Their attempt fails, and her team is escorted out to [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]] Arena for harvesting.

Before Elita is destroyed, Megatron proposes that she join him and help lead Project Nemesis. Megatron remembers when she was called Ariel, and how Prime failed to appreciate her leadership. Elita pleads on behalf of her team, her friends, but Megatron is unmoved. Elita tries a final time to appeal to the gladiatorial champion of old within Megatron, even inviting him to join ''the Autobots''. Megatron quickly rebuffs her and the Autobots await their death. At the last minute, a sudden power outage deactivates the harvesting system, and a lone Decepticon runs out onto the arena to free the Autobots—[[Scrapface]], returning the favor to Elita! Scrapface and the Autobots quickly find another ally as they escape the arena. Even Skytread thinks Megatron has gone too far, and asks the Autobots to knock him out to make it seem that they overpowered him, a task [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] happily performs.

Aboard the ''Ark'', [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] is suddenly jolted awake just in time to hear Doubledealer order the Mercenaries to set course for planet [[Chaar]]. Just as [[Bug Bite (GoBots)|Bug Bite]] checks on the captive crew, [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] ambushes and strangles him with his restraining cuffs before using him as a shield. [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] and [[Exhaust]] open fire at Bumblebee as Doubledealer aims at him. Suddenly, the recently-awoken Optimus tells Bumblebee to desist as the Autobots are outnumbered.

On Chaar, Optimus tries to learn about his fate from Doubledealer, as he leads the shackled Autobots towards [[Quintesson Cruiser|a large, helical structure]]. Doubledealer is nonchalant and only sees Prime's predicament as just another job. His interest is piqued, however, as soon as Prime mentions that he knows how to find the [[AllSpark|Allspark]]. This doesn't stop Doubledealer from sending the captives to his mysterious patron—the [[Quintesson Judge]] [[Deseeus]]!

[[File:EarthriseEpisode2-MutilatedFaces.jpg|thumb|left|300px| Optimus will have a field day with these!]]
Only Doubledealer and Prime are allowed to hold an audience with Deseeus, who tells Prime that it was ''Deseeus'' themselves that freed ancient Cybertronians from the protracted cruelty of the Quintesson Empire, declaring themselves "Deseeus the Renegade, Breaker of Shackles". Deseeus claims that they gave the Cybertronians the ability to transform their destinies; Prime counters by saying only the ''Allspark'' grants them the ability to transform. Doubledealer grows tired of the arguing between Prime and Deseeus (as well as among Deseeus's own faces) and only wants his energon payment. As Prime wonders why their so-called "Breaker of Shackles" has them all shackled, Deseeus requires something from the Autobots, but cannot reach consensus on what that actually is.

Prime is returned to the other restrained Autobots, but Deseeus, screeching in attempts to reach consensus with themselves, leads Prime to hope the Autobots can exploit that disunity somehow and escape. However, Deseeus exercises extreme methods to reach self-agreement; the Face of Wrath simply and brutally ''slices off'' the other faces, silencing them! The Wrath of Deseeus quickly reneges on the deal with the Mercenaries, much to the latter's chagrin. The Mercenaries hold Deseeus at gunpoint, until Deseeus's own army forces them to stand down.

Deseeus prepares to destroy the Autobots, believing them too dangerous in their ability for individual, critical thought. As Bumblebee is about to be destroyed, Doubledealer and the other Mercenaries swoop in to save them! As Autobots and Mercenaries battle Deseeus's army, Doubledealer ignores Prime's gratitude and only cares if he can truly find the Allspark. Prime swears that he will, and he and the Autobots escape towards the ''Ark''. Doubledealer hopes to cross paths with Prime again someday, as Deseeus slinks away from the battle...

Back aboard the ''Ark'', Prime and Bumblebee realize that not only has Megatron not found the Allspark, but that they have the means and the will to find it. The ''Ark'' takes off, in search of the Allspark.

On Cybertron, a furious Megatron blames [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] for the loss of the captive Autobots. [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] notes that yet another sector will need to be offlined so that more sparks can be harvested. Megatron angrily agrees as Soundwave delivers startling news: he has received a signal from the ''Ark''! Megatron feels there can be no further delay; he forces Shockwave to activate Project Nemesis, a large spacecraft powered by the sacrificed sparks of both Autobots and Decepticons. Megatron addresses a crowd of Decepticons, swearing to exact revenge on Optimus Prime for the loss of the Allspark. Starscream wonders how they can even ''find'' Prime in space. Megatron answers that he already has!

''In space, the ''[[Fool's Fortune]]'' surreptitiously follows the Ark...''

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] (6)
*[[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (8)
*[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] (9)
*[[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] (10)
*[[Hound (G1)|Hound]] (11)
*[[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] (12)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (13)
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Head of Ultra Magnus]] (16)
*[[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]] (18)
*[[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] (19)
*[[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] (20)
*[[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] (21)
|c2=
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (15)
*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (17)
*[[Acid Storm (G1)|Acid Storm]] (23)
*[[Barricade (IDW)|Barricade]] (24)
*[[Scrapface]] (25)
*[[Reflector (G1)|Refraktors]] (flashback) (26)
*[[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] (28)
*[[Hotlink (G1)|Hotlink]] (29)
*[[Flywheels|Skytread]] (30)
*[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] (31)
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (32)
|h3=[[Mercenary|Mercenaries]]|c3=
*[[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] (1)
*[[Exhaust]] (2)
*[[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] (3)
*[[Bug Bite (GoBots)|Bug Bite]] (4)
*[[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] (5)
*[[Doubledealer]] (14)
|h4=Others|c4=
*[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] (7)
*[[Deseeus]] (22)
*Deseeus's army (27)
}}

==Quotes==
"Where's the ugly one?" 
"Hey! Yellow is sporty!"
:—'''Bug Bite''' and '''Bumblebee''' bicker about their paint colors

'''Doubledealer:''' "What's taking so long with that Energon, Deseeus?" 
'''Wrath:''' "IT'S COMING." 
'''Doubt:''' "Is it?" 
'''Wit:''' "They already paid!" 
'''Wrath:''' "NO, I DIDN'T!" 
'''Wisdom:''' "Patience, Doubledealer, while I reach...consensus." 
:—'''Deseeus''' contains multitudes

==Notes==
===Transformers references===
*Similar to the [[Judge (Cyberverse)|Judge]] in ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Cyberverse]]'', Deseeus has unique voice actors for each face, with two having voices supplied by voice actresses.
*Much like the [[The Transformers: The Movie|movie]] that introduced the Quintessons, Deseeus has a shot of rotating laughter from all five faces. However, unlike in the G1 series, instead of the faces rotating, the whole body of Deseeus rotates, possibly as a limitation of the model.
*Deseeus's sinister feelings about the "innocent" also calls back to the Quintessons' mockery of justice from the 1986 movie.
*Elita-1 mentions how [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] disappeared after [[Crystal City]]'s destruction, hearkening back to the original ''The Transformers'' episode, "[[The Secret of Omega Supreme (episode)|The Secret of Omega Supreme]]".
*Megatron refers to Elita-1 as "Ariel". This is the name she had in ''The Transformers'' before she was rebuilt by [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]] in the episode "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]".

===Animation and technical errors===
*During Bumblebee's scuffle with Bug Bite, the subtitles refer to Bug Bite as "Exhaust".
*The subtitles do not capitalize the first letter of the ''Fortune'', though this would be remedied in the [[Earthrise episode 6|season finale]].

===Trivia===
*We have full view of [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]], [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]], and [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]], who are depicted with ''Siege'' "tetrajet" models, as opposed to their Earthen alternate forms in the actual ''Earthrise'' toyline, with bulky cone-shaped helmets added over the seeker helmets to replicate their G1 design. Their wings are the same as the Siege seeker wings, as well.

===Foreign localization===

==External Links==
*[https://www.netflix.com/watch/81056820 Episode 2 on Netflix]

[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron Trilogy episodes]]

Sideswipe (G1)

2021-01-14T13:40:50Z

Umbreon67: /* War for Cybertron Trilogy cartoon */

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:''Sideswipe is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:NYSideswipeCardart.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I've never done anything important, but people love me anyway! Sweet!]]

'''Sideswipe''' is not nearly as much of a sociopath as his [[Relatives|brother]] [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]], but he is every bit as skillful. He's more into battle for the sport of it. A bit of a jock, Sideswipe most craves a glorious fight to the finish as a test of his mettle.

There is a reckless edge to Sideswipe's tactics. He makes rash decisions that may endanger him, all in the name of possible victory. Cheating is also not out of the question. When everything is on the line, for Sideswipe, nothing is out of the question. Over time, his reckless attitude has not changed. However, his cause has; once in it solely for the glory, now he's driven by the desire to defend freedom and the innocent.

{{quote|Used to be, it was good guys versus Decepticons—the end. Reason enough to live, and simple goals.|Sideswipe|''[[The Life of Sideswipe]]''}}

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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[[File:G1SideswipeMarvelFist.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.85|My shoulders are black because this is where my toy's wheels go!]]
Sideswipe, along with his brother Sunstreaker, was part of the original crew of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]. When the [[Decepticon]]s attacked the ship, it crashed on [[Earth]], and Sideswipe, along with the rest of the combatants, lay dormant for 4 million years. When the [[Mount St. Hilary|volcano]] that housed the Ark erupted, the Ark's internal mechanisms revived all Transformers, making no distinction between [[Autobot]] and Decepticon. Sideswipe was alive again. {{storylink|The Transformers (issue)|The Transformers}}

When the Autobots went to retrieve their fallen comrade [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Bumblebee]] from [[Sparkplug Witwicky]]'s [[S. Witwicky Auto Repairs & Tow Service|garage]], they were attacked by Decepticons. Against his brother's better judgment, Sideswipe employed his [[Transformer fuel|fuel]]-gobbling rocket pack to take the fight right to the Decepticon jets. The 'Cons were driven off, but without a source of fuel to recharge on, several Autobots, including Sideswipe, were left virtually empty after the battle. {{storylink|Power Play!}} Having sustained some damage during the battle, Sideswipe rode along with [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] in Optimus Prime's trailer back to the Ark to conserve fuel. {{storylink|Prisoner of War!}}

[[File:Sideswipe mirage enemy within.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3]]
''While the Autobots busied themselves repairing the Ark, [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] was subjected to a violent electrical feedback. This shock altered his mind, and he lashed out towards his fellow Autobots. Among his victims was Sideswipe, who was man-handled by his erratic comrade, leaving him confused as to whether it had been something he had said which had sent Brawn into a rage. Sideswipe and the Autobots tracked Brawn down as he rampaged through a nearby town, and managed to return him to normal with another electrical shock. Unfortunately, they had no proof that he was his old self, and Brawn was put through trial by combat against [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] to prove his loyalties. Sideswipe was depressed when he thought that the duel had ended with Brawn's demise, only to be overjoyed to see him intact afterwards, his death having been a ruse orchestrated by [[Mirage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Mirage]] and Optimus.'' {{storylink|The Enemy Within!}} ''Though he could not go on missions, Sideswipe was still able to defend the Ark from invasion when the Decepticons came right to his doorstep. He was confronted by that junk-punk [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]]'s earthquake-making ability and turned the tables on him, overpowering Rumble with his pile-driver punches.'' {{storylink|Raiders of the Last Ark}} ''At some point, he helped protect [[Sherman Dam]] from some Decepticons, although the Autobots were ultimately unsuccessful at preventing its destruction. Sideswipe and his teammates raced ahead of the resulting flood in order to evacuate a nearby town before the waters reached it. In his vehicle mode, Sideswipe transported many humans to safety, racing against [[Jazz (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Jazz]] all the while.'' {{storylink|Decepticon Dam-Busters!}}

Sideswipe was present when it was discovered that the human [[Sparkplug Witwicky]] had given the Decepticons the fuel they needed to defeat the Autobots. Soon afterwards he was interred into one of the Ark's [[Tubes of Transference]], using his fuel to bolster the power of Optimus Prime, [[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]], [[Ironhide (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ironhide]], [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] and Mirage as the Autobots' last line of defence. Although they were able to defeat [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]]'s forces, they didn't count on the reappearance of [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]], who took over the Ark and deactivated all the Autobots in the ship. {{storylink|The Last Stand}} Along with his fellow Autobots, Sideswipe was left hanging from the Ark's ceiling like a slab of beef. {{storylink|The New Order}} Upon infiltrating the Ark, [[Ratchet (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ratchet]] beheld his fellow Autobot in this sad state. {{storylink|Warrior School!}} After the medic regained control of the Ark for the Autobots, he was able to revive Sideswipe to full functionality in short order, and their new deal for fuel with [[G.B. Blackrock]] kept them energized. {{storylink|DIS-Integrated Circuits!}} He was ''possibly'' part of the group of Autobots who battled [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] when [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] and the newly built [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] assembled a [[transdimensional radiowave scrambler]] to contact Cybertron. Though the Autobots managed to destroy the scrambler, The Decepticons managed to get most of their message through to Cybertron nonetheless. {{storylink|The Next Best Thing to Being There!}}

[[File:PrimeTime-Sideswipe.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.85|So you've read my profile.]]
Though Shockwave was ultimately evicted from the Ark, he still had Optimus Prime's head held captive in his [[Blackrock Aerospace Assembly Plant Number One|Blackrock Aerospace Plant headquarters]]. When the Autobots overheard that Optimus Prime's head had outlived its usefulness and would be disposed of, Sideswipe was part of the large group of Autobots who departed the Ark to rendezvous with the drop-off point. {{storylink|Brainstorm!}} Sure enough, the Decepticon drone [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] approached with the head, though Sideswipe initially proposed blowing it out of the sky. Prowl's caution at first seemed prudent, as Jetfire dropped Prime's head into the swamp in front of them, but their minds changed after they waded into the swamp, retrieved the head, and placed it on Prime's body. The head was in fact a Decepticon decoy that took control of Prime's body and attacked them. On top of that, a strike team led by Soundwave quickly joined them, and Sideswipe soon found himself at the mercy of [[Ravage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ravage]], who began tearing out his back with his jaws. Fortunately for the Autobots, Prime's real head was returned, and Sideswipe was one of first to rise from the onslaught to witness their costly victory. {{storylink|Prime Time!}} ''These events were observed by the [[time travel]]ling [[Dicet Alpha-zero]].'' {{storylink|The Quest!}}

[[File:Sideswipe dinobot hunt.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9]]
''Sideswipe was aboard the Ark when it came under attack by a flying Transformer—the missing [[Swoop (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Swoop]] who had fallen under the control of the human [[Peter Anthony Morris|Professor Morris]]. After attempting to restrain Swoop using non-lethal force, the Autobots discovered that Swoop's primary [[cybo-dendron]]s had burnt out during his years in the tar pit, meaning that all the Dinobots were due to going berserk.'' {{storylink|The Icarus Theory}} ''During the subsequent Dinobot Hunt, Sideswipe traveled to [[Doonstown]] with [[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]] and [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] on a mission to capture the feral [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]]. They proved unable to subdue their quarry, and were left battered and beaten in the ruins of the town.'' {{storylink|Dinobot Hunt!}}

''On a mission to build friendly relations with the people of [[Pinewoodsville]], Sideswipe and several other Autobots were hit with a strange blast of energy that reversed their personalities. The group rampaged through the town, ruining months of goodwill work. Tracking the source of the blast to England, the Autobots flew overseas to put an end to what they assumed was a Decepticon plot. But the Decepticons had also been affected by the blast, and were likewise tracking its origin. Sideswipe, Prowl, Jazz, and Mirage holed up inside Optimus's trailer to conserve energy, but were shaken out of their hiding spot by Starscream, just as another personality-reversing blast hit the group. Optimus was sent crashing into a tree off the road, and his troops began calling for a violent mutiny. Sideswipe was the first to return to his senses, just in time to stop Jazz from executing their leader. Nonetheless, Optimus was left too banged-up to carry on with the mission; he hid in a tunnel while his troops soldiered on. The culprit behind the energy blasts turned out to be a human invention, the "[[Purnel's Auto-Reverse Defence|PARD]]." It was destroyed, along with [[Zeke Heilmann|a spy]] trying to steal it, after Starscream battled Jazz over both. With the threat neutralized, the Autobots carried Optimus back to their UK Base, where Ratchet was waiting to fix him up.'' {{storylink|To a Power Unknown!}}

Sideswipe was next seen in Ratchet's repair bay along with several others. Ratchet remarked to Optimus Prime that some of them might never be battle-capable again. Optimus Prime told him to do his best for Sideswipe and the others, and then promptly left to oversee the creation of their replacements. {{storylink|Rock and Roll-Out!}}

Years later, Sideswipe was seen again on board the Ark when the new Autobot leader Grimlock threatened the lives of some [[Spacehikers|human children]] to smoke out the "traitor" [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]]. {{storylink|Spacehikers!}} Soon after, he left the Ark with the rest of its crew to watch the battle between Blaster and Grimlock on Earth's [[Moon (moon)|moon]]. The assembled Autobot forces were attacked during the duel, a devastating first blow bringing down several of them. Blaster and Grimlock were able to put aside their differences long enough to drive off [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]]'s forces however, and Sideswipe was among those still standing in the aftermath. {{storylink|Totaled!}} He also joined the Autobots in answering a distress signal sent by [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]] near the Decepticons' [[Arctic]] [[Club Con|base]], resulting in an ambush. {{storylink|Dark Star}}

====Marvel ''Generation 2'' comic====
[[File:Sideswipe stranglehold ghosts.jpg|thumb|upright=0.6]]
During a conflict with the lingering forces of Bludgeon, Sideswipe and the Autobots were rushed off-world by the [[Guardian (G2)|guardian]] of an ancient civilization. {{storylink|Ghosts}}

The war seemingly over, Sideswipe joined the [[Firestormer]]s, a group of Autobots who aimed to hunt down the last few pockets of Decepticon resistance. He, [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]], [[Hound (G1)|Hound]], [[Blades (G1)|Blades]], and the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] attacked Decepticon [[Nexus Seven|Outpost B-67]], where they met [[Outpost B-67 exo-structuring party|great numbers]] but minimal resistance. He expected the liberated citizens of Nexus Seven to be more grateful, but Hound pointed out that their rescuees looked more frightened than pleased, and blamed their group's bloodthirstiness.

[[File:WarWithoutEnd-Sideswipe.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66|Black is the new "I have more words in this single panel than I did in the past 80 issues."]]
But the Firestormers' quest led them to the staggering discovery that these scattered Decepticon outposts were actually just the tip of the iceberg. There were just seventeen conquered and recolonized planets in that sector of space, suggesting that there was something bigger on the horizon than the remnants of [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]'s old team. After [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] was called to hear this news from Sideswipe and the other Firestormers, they were suddenly attacked and captured by a ship in orbit. Sideswipe and the others were put in prison cells aboard the starship ''[[Twilight (G2)|Twilight]]'', which was under the command of [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]], the [[Liege Centuro]] of a forgotten race of Transformers. This revelation momentarily shook Optimus Prime's resolve, but after being brought back to his senses by [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]], the two Autobots freed Sideswipe and the others from their cells. They fought their way through the starship to an escape vessel and escaped without injury, though they were burdened with this new knowledge. {{storylink|War Without End!}}

Sideswipe was present when the Autobots met Jhiaxus's Decepticons in battle on a planet within the [[K'tord Nebula]]. At first, tempers merely flared, but soon both sides lost themselves in a violent, bloody rage. Before they were completely lost to their baser instincts, the source of their behavior was discovered to be tar-like emotional parasites. The parasites were removed, and both factions decided to leave peacefully. {{storylink|Primal Fear!}}

[[File:Sideswipe grimlock devices and desires.jpg|thumb|upright=0.5|Chin cleft added to ensure badassery.]]
Grimlock, disobeying Optimus Prime's orders, led a covert team onto the [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronian Empire]] ship ''[[Twilight (G2)|Twilight]]'' to defeat [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] and his army of "evolved Decepticons". Sideswipe was wary of their plan to steal a ship and slip on board, but Grimlock assured him that the plan was foolproof. Grimlock changed his tune when they soon learned that they were led into a trap, resulting in [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]]'s death and the Autobots' capture. Sideswipe and the others were rounded up onto a shuttle to be inspected by the [[Liege Maximo]], but managed to escape their fate with assistance from Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Devices and Desires! (Marvel)|Devices and Desires!}}

Later, while Optimus Prime and [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] were discussing an alliance against Jhiaxus's Cybertronians, Sideswipe interrupted to tell them that they had received a distress signal from the planet [[Ethos]]. {{storylink|Escalation!|Tales of Earth Part Five}} Sure enough, upon arrival, the Autobots found an advanced civilization in ruins, but managed to repel the Cybertronians thanks to their new Decepticon allies. {{storylink|Escalation!}}

Finally, Jhiaxus took the full force of his Empire to [[Earth]], where the Autobot/Decepticon alliance had camped. Sideswipe joined them in shooting their attackers out of the sky as they approached. {{storylink|Total War!}}

====Fleetway ''Generation 2'' comic====
[[File:Sideswipe war without end.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.2]]
Years later, Sideswipe was part of [[Jazz (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Jazz]]'s Special Commando Unit, summoned to Earth along with Optimus Prime by [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] when [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] began open war on the humans. Prime decided to go after Bludgeon himself, and he assigned Jazz, Sideswipe and [[Skram (G2)|Skram]] to take down one Decepticon strike team at a time because the Decepticon forces were spread very thin. While still in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]], Sideswipe shot [[Flamefeather (G1)|Flamefeather]] in the crotch, then transformed and hoped aloud that Prime would be okay in the face of Bludgeon's mysterious powers. {{storylink|War Without End (issue)|War Without End}}

When the [[Skyscorcher]]s left in the middle of battle, Jazz concluded they had another target to go after—which he and Sideswipe simultaneously realized to be Optimus Prime! The Skyscorchers had ''actually'' left to go after Bludgeon's enemy Megatron, whom Sideswipe and his comrades helped shoot at when they arrived in the middle of a fight between the one-time Decepticon leader, Prime, and the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]]. Following Megatron's retreat, Sideswipe helped secure prisoners and weapons for withdrawal to the [[Autobase]] hidden on Earth's moon. {{storylink|War Zone}}
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====''Classics''====
{{noteclassics}}
[[File:Invasion-Radcontrolroom.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4]]
Sunstreaker and Sideswipe joined Optimus Prime's crew on Earth after Megatron resurfaced. They braved the Ark's defenses in order to break inside and recover their lost comrade, Ratchet. Sideswipe unsealed him from the [[CR chamber]] Megatron had left the medic in, and together the twins carried him away to safety. {{storylink|At Fight's End}}

Subsequently, Sideswipe was stationed with several other Autobots in [[Canada]] within the ''[[Ark II]]''. He was present one day when [[Rad (G1)|Rad]] reported from the [[Ironworks (facility)|Ironworks]] base in [[Oregon]] about a foiled attack by [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Gigatron]] and his Decepticons. Soon thereafter, due to the actions of an evil [[Ultra Magnus (SG)|Ultra Magnus]] from [[Primax -408.24 Epsilon|another dimension]], a rift of space time opened over Earth, causing catastrophes worldwide. Sideswipe, with the aid of his rocket pack, assisted his peers in evacuating a devastated city block. {{storylink|Invasion (issue)|Invasion}}
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====''Regeneration One''====
{{noteRG1}}
Sideswipe was part of an armed assault team that accompanied [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]] and Optimus Prime to Earth to confront Megatron and his [[zombie]] army of lobotomised Transformers. On their return to Cybertron aboard the ''[[Valiant (G1)|Valiant]]'', the ship was threatened by the planet's defence systems under the control of Scorponok's troops. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Four}} After the missiles were aborted at the last minute, Sideswipe and the others prepared for immediate deployment upon landing, though [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]]'s efforts had already foiled [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]]'s [[Gene Key]] shenanigans. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Five}}

Later, Sideswipe and [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] guarded [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Rodimus Prime]] as he met with [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] at [[Eugenesis Plaza]]. {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 2}}

===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
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{{main|Sideswipe (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity}}

An original member of the Autobots when they crash-landed on Earth, Sideswipe was a cool guy with jack-hammer arms, a rocket pack and little in the way of personality. Those accessories, though.

In a splinter timeline, Sideswipe had more adventures, including one where he gained a new [[Binaltech]] body until time-travel said otherwise. He continued serving the Autobots well into the year 2011, where he was stationed on both [[Athenia]] and Earth simultaneously, but nobody noticed. In the years that followed, he would mature and shed his rebellious nature, taking on covert missions out of a sense of duty rather than a desire to show off.
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===''The Special Teams''===
After crashing on Earth in the Ark and remaining dormant for millions of years, Sideswipe, along with Optimus and Ratchet, were the first Autobots to awaken after the Decepticons’ own resurrection. These three helped the other Autobots repair themselves with the aid of the Ark's computer. {{storylink|The Special Teams}}

===Sticker Adventures books===
When the Decepticons attacked an Autobot construction site, Sideswipe helped his fellow Autobots in driving them back. {{storylink|Return to Cybertron}}

===Marvel Storybooks continuity===
Sideswipe was amongst the thirty-five Autobots active on Earth. When the Autobots engaged The Devastator for the very first time, Sunstreaker lead Sideswipe, Windcharger, Jazz and Mirage in the initial charge against him. Their attack was ineffective, and they were blasted away by the mighty gestalt. {{storylink|Battle for Earth}}

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Upon hearing that his "twin Autobot" had been captured by the Decepticons, Sideswipe flew into a rage and vowed to rescue Sunstreaker himself. [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] advised Sideswipe to take [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]] and [[Slag (G1)|Slag]] with him, as they would surely encounter [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] within the Decepticons' headquarters. The three Autobots made their way towards Decepticon territory, encountering numerous traps along the road. Sideswipe was almost done in by a land mine, but managed to transform in time to avoid being seriously damaged. When the trio arrived at the Decepticon camp, another obstacle presented itself in the form of a duo of Decepticon guards. Making short work of these two, Sideswipe's group entered the Decepticon basewhere they came face-to-face against Devastator, as anticipated. Despite their best efforts, the Autobots were overpowered by Devastator, and put in a holding cell alongside Sunstreaker. Later, Megatron announced that the Autobots had agreed to surrender, and brought out his prisoner to look upon the Autobots' peace offering; a life-size statue of Devastator. The surrender turned out to be a ruse however, and Autobot reinforcements burst forth from within the Devastator statue. Sideswipe joined the battle between Autobots and Decepticons that followed. The Autobots were ultimately victorious, and Sideswipe was amongst the Autobots still standing in the aftermath. Optimus ordered his troops to gather the wounded, and the Autobots returned home. {{storylink|The Autobots' Secret Weapon}}
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===Marvel coloring books===
A long time ago, on the planet Cybertron, Sideswipe helped load a particularly large shipment of Energon onto the Ark. The shipment would eventually become lost when the Ark crashlanded into Mt. St. Hillary. {{storylink|The Lost Treasure of Cybertron}}

With Sparkplug acting as their referee, Sideswipe and Bluestreak raced one another in order to determine who was the fastest. The race ended in a tie, with Sparkplug declaring them both winners. Just then, Thundercracker and Starscream swooped down onto the trio, and cast [[Sleep Net]]s unto them, rendering them unconscious. Sideswipe was brought to Megatron's newly constructed prison, and was incarcerated within. Luckily, Bumblebee had not been captured, and managed to free the other Autobots. Upon their escape, Sideswipe and Bluestreak shot Starscream and Thundercracker out of the sky. {{storylink|Bumblebee to the Rescue!}}

Sideswipe was one of the many Autobots who prevented the Decepticons from killing Sparkplug and Buster on their latest attempt on the humans' lives. He later helped the Autobots protecting the Hoover Dam. {{storylink|The Deadly Fuel Shortage}}

Sideswipe was part of the Autobot convoy that followed Optimus Prime into battle when it was discovered that the Decepticons were using a [[molecular transfer device]] to steal fuel all around the globe. {{storylink|Summertime Coloring Book}}

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Sideswipe polished himself as he looked on at Gears casually lifting an elephant over his head. Later, when Gears had fallen into a Decepticon trap and gotten himself crushed, Sideswipe, Ratchet and Mirage somehow instantly knew of the situation and showed up on the scene. Sideswipe kicked up some dust into Ravage's joints, paralyzing the Decepticons. The three Autobots managed to beat back the Decepticons and rescue Gears, who was fixed right up by Ratchet. {{storylink|The Autobot Smasher!}}

Sideswipe (or Sunstreaker) was part of a small strike team of Autobots assembled by Ultra Magnus to help the Dinobots, who were currently engaged in battle against the Decepticons, just outside of Autobot City. After they defeated the Decepticons, Sideswipe/Sunstreaker and the others were cheered on by the nearby oil rig workers as they drove back to Autobot City. {{storylink|Battle at Oil Valley}}

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===Big Looker storybooks continuity===
Upon awakening on Earth after being offline for about 65 million years, Sideswipe met Sparkplug and his son Spike. With the Decepticons still not in the know of what forms the Autobots had taken, Sideswipe was one of the troops that Optimus led into the desert in order to ambush their enemies. Though they successfully took by surprise a squadron of Decepticons, the Autobots had not anticipated a second group flying in from the opposite direction. Thanks to a warning from Spike and Sparkplug, the Autobots managed to fend off the Decepticons, and came to accept Earth as their new home. {{storylink|Battle for Cybertron}}

Sideswipe ''really'' enjoyed fighting Decepticons. When the other Autobots went on a mission to rescue [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]] from [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticon]] mind control, Sideswipe was sure to remind them that beating Decepticons was very important too. {{storylink|Insecticon Attack!}}

When the Decepticons invaded a car show at the Coliseum, Sideswipe was one of the robots in disguise who infiltrated the show to thwart the Decepticon plot. {{storylink|Car Show Blow Up}}

===Deadly Paradise===
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Sideswipe was surprised to find himself accused of destroying the [[Nova Suspension Bridge]]. He claimed he was not guilty of the act, but with several eyewitnesses proclaiming otherwise and the Autobot-Human relations strained by the crime, Optimus Prime had no choice but to deactivate him. Prowl later discovered that the Sideswipe who had destroyed the bridge was in fact a clone controlled by Megatron. He and a team returned to Autobot headquarters with the evidence necessary to clear Sideswipe's name, who was presumably reactivated afterwards. {{storylink|Deadly Paradise}}

===The Battle for Planet Earth===
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Sideswipe was one of the group of Autobots who explored for energy in [[South America]], and engaged in a battle with the Decepticons on [[Mount Sheelah]] shortly before the volcano erupted. {{storylink|Terror of Mount Sheelah}} After a hard day's work repairing the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]], he and the other Autobots were relaxing and watching [[television]] when they learned the Decepticons had started kidnapping humans. Sideswipe favored mounting an attack, but it was pointed out that that would endanger the humans. {{storylink|Bumblebee to the Rescue (G1)|Bumblebee to the Rescue}}

Following the Decepticons to [[Stanley Lake]] dam, Sideswipe used his flare gun to lure them out in front of the dam. After a brief fight, the Autobots retreated and flooded the valley with water, washing the Decepticons away. {{Storylink|Menace at the Dam}} After [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] defected to the Autobots as a trick, Sideswipe showed him a box supposedly containing the [[Deuterium Orbital Laser Tracing System]]. Starscream, in reality spying for the Decepticons, sent Megatron's forces on a wild goose chase, and Sideswipe and the other Autobots took the opportunity to destroy the Decepticon base. {{storylink|Espionage!!!!!}}

===Ladybird Books continuity===
Sunstreaker and Sideswipe marveled at Spike's explanation of electricity that comes from the sky. {{storylink|Autobots' Lightning Strike}}

===Find Your Fate Junior===
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====Dinobots Strike Back====
In the path where Mirage used a hologram of Optimus Prime to lure the four [[cerebro-shell]]-controlled [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] over the edge of [[Bandit's Bluff]] and into the ocean, Sideswipe was one of the Autobots crewing [[Seaspray (G1)|Seaspray's]] destroyer mode. He helped haul the unconscious quartet aboard for safe transport back to the Ark.

If Optimus Prime chose to immediately attack the Dinobots without a real plan, Sideswipe responded to Prime's order to, "Bring them down fast and hard," by blasting [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], who just wouldn't go down. He yelled to Sunstreaker for help, which he provided with a series of high-energy electron pulses, their combined attack ultimately knocking the Dinobot commander over and dislodging his cerebro-shell. {{storylink|Dinobots Strike Back}}

====Attack of the Insecticons====
Sideswipe was present, yet mostly uninvolved, in a number of possible adventures revolving around the Sun-Pak, a device invented by Sparkplug that would end the Autobots' energy woes. {{storylink|Attack of the Insecticons}}

===Frito-Lay posters===
When the Decepticons threatened [[sherman Dam|Boulder Dam]], Sideswipe rocketed into action! He extended his robots arms and swung them about wildly while still driving in vehicle mode. The Autobots successfully drove off the Decepticons in the end. {{storylink|Battle in the Desert Valley}}
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===Toy pack-in material===
While cruising through a desert, Sideswipe and Jazz crossed paths with the Constructicons! Knowing they ''had'' to be stopped, Sideswipe led the charge against the enemy robots. His "cosmic clash" against Long Haul was subsequently heard around the world! {{storylink|Sweepstakes Offer!}}

===The Official ''Transformers: Generation 2'' Annual===
In the early days of the war, Sideswipe served with the civil defense forces in [[Vos (polity)|Vos]]. He was nearly killed when [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s army cut a swath through the city-state, and vowed revenge against the Decepticons. {{storylink|The Official Transformers: Generation 2 Annual|Sideswipe's ''The Official Transformers: Generation 2 Annual'' profile}}

{{note|This suggests that something similar to "[[State Games]]" occurred in the past of this Annual's [[micro-continuity]], although little elaborated upon.}}

On Earth, Sideswipe participated in an Autobot sting operation against the Decepticons. They tricked the Decepticons into boarding a rigged shuttle on [[Table Mountain]] in [[Africa]] and launched them up into the stratosphere. {{storylink|Day of the Decepticons}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
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Before the war, Sideswipe was a trader who liked to con his customers. {{storylink|Transformers: The Ultimate Guide|The Ultimate Guide}} He was one of the few Autobots to continue operating under that title during the [[Dark Ages]] of Cybertron, after Optimus Prime and Megatron had both disappeared into a prototype space-bridge. {{storylink|Fragmentation (G1)|Fragmentation}} Sideswipe was one of the elite warriors serving under [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] and as such was chosen for the mission that sent him against the newly constructed Decepticon battle station, [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]. Though the Autobots believed they would be able to find the station before it was fully operational, Trypticon revealed himself to already be battle-ready. {{storylink|Devastation}} Despite throwing everything they had at the titan, the Autobots weren't able to even slow it down. Prowl ordered his troops to try and outrun Trypticon, which Sideswipe misinterpreted as meaning they would try to "run it in circles and then pop it one in the exhaust vent." Neither tactic worked in any case, and the Autobots were only spared because Trypticon suddenly received a transmission recalling him to the neutral zones, and broke off from the fight to respond to it. {{storylink|Revelation (The Dark Ages)|Revelation}} Sideswipe and his teammates returned to their headquarters for repairs, where Sideswipe received a communique from [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]], explaining that both [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] and [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] had mysteriously vanished. The cause of these disappearances then made itself apparent, as [[The Fallen]] broke into the [[Autobase]] and abducted [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] from one of its holding cells. {{storylink|Confrontation (issue)|Confrontation}} Once The Fallen's base of operations was uncovered, Sideswipe joined a cross-faction army in rushing it to put an end to the ancient Transformer's scheme. Ultimately, The Fallen was defeated by the power of [[Primus]] himself, and all factions agreed to keep the chamber The Fallen had tried to breach sealed to prevent anyone from further abusing the power held within it. {{storylink|Conflagration}}

Some time later, Megatron returned to Cybertron with an army of [[Air Warrior]]s backing him. He quickly took over the planet, and enslaved the majority of Autobots. Sideswipe was among the many unfortunates captured, and put to work in [[Internment Camp Pi]]. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.2}}

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

[[File:DWPrimeDirective2 SunstreakerSideswipe.jpg|left|upright=1.66|thumb|"This is what [[Jetfire (G1)|Skyfire]] was whining about? Loser."]]
Sideswipe was part of Operation Liberation in 1998, a joint human-Autobot effort to defeat the Earth-bounded Decepticons. At the end it was a success, and the captured Decepticons along with the Autobots and a human crew departed Earth en route to Cybertron in the ''[[Ark II]]''. The ship, however, was sabotaged and exploded upon liftoff.

A few years later, Megatron and other Transformers, including Autobots, were seen causing havoc. It was discovered that [[Lazarus]], a scientist who participated in the ''Ark II'' project, was responsible for the sabotage of the ship and the resurrection of several Transformers under his control via technological tampering. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 1|Prime Directive #1}}

[[Robert Hallo|General Hallo]] of the [[United States military|US military]] contacted [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] to ask him if he could do something to help them reactivate Optimus Prime, whom they had recovered locked in a state of stasis. Spike managed to reactivate Optimus with a portion of the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] that Optimus had given him prior the ill-fated journey of the ''Ark II''. Optimus subsequently went to the Arctic and used the Matrix to reactivate several Transformers, including Sideswipe. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 2|Prime Directive #2}}

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Sideswipe accepted the new task at hand and fought alongside his brother when the Autobots faced the Decepticons at Lazarus' ruined base (punching Starscream in the face for attacking Wheeljack) before Hallo betrayed the Autobots by attempting to destroy both factions with a nuclear weapon. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 3|Prime Directive #3}} The Autobots survived when Megatron's technovirus absorbed the blast, and Sideswipe helped his comrades recover the captive Autobots imprisoned inside the base.

As Jazz's unit worked on Megatron's virus, Sideswipe followed Optimus Prime to [[San Francisco]] for the last battle against Megatron and his Decepticons. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 4|Prime Directive #4}} When [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] was taken down, Sideswipe and Sunstreaker heroically (though foolishly) charged at [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], and they were smashed between the giant Constructicon's palms for their trouble. After Optimus Prime brought Devastator down with a blast to the head, Sideswipe was restrained by the surviving Decepticons. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 5|Prime Directive #5}} However, through [[human]] intervention, Optimus Prime freed his Autobots and the battle was rejoined. Sideswipe tag-teamed with his brother to pummel [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], though the Decepticons eventually escaped when Superion sacrificed his life to save the city from General Hallo's unauthorized nuclear missile launch. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 6|Prime Directive #6}}

''Months later, after Optimus Prime, Megatron, and an assortment of other Transformers and humans vanished in a flash of light from Tokyo, Japan, the world went on high alert. When the U.S. military detected [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] in the Nevada canyons, Sideswipe accompanied a flight of jets in confronting the Decepticon. Their battle led down a tight box canyon, and Sideswipe had some difficulty chasing Starscream while also coordinating with his military wingmen, as he tried to limit the human casualties. Eventually, Sideswipe was led straight into Devastator, who had been hiding in the canyon on Starscream's order. The combined surprise firepower of Starscream's arsenal and a near-pointblank blast from Devastator's solar energy rifle left Sideswipe in several charred pieces. {{storylink|Transformers: Hardwired|Hardwired}}''

''Sideswipe was eventually repaired by [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], and returned to duty just in time to fight in Nevada once more. This time, the Autobots and Decepticons had joined forces against an ambush arranged by the President of the United States, who hoped to rid his country of the Transformers. Sideswipe waded through General [[Michelle Grajkowski]]'s troops, heavily routing her Delta Team, but the [[deconstructionite]] weapons being used by the U.S. Armed Forces were too much of a surprise for the Cybertronians—they were clearly on the losing end of the battle as many of their number fell before the severity of the weaponized nanites became evident. Sideswipe and Prowl helped load the injured Autobots into Prime's trailer as they made their getaway. {{storylink|Transformers: Fusion|Fusion}}''

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The Autobots were entrenched against Megatron's forces when agents from the united Cybertron led by Shockwave arrived on Earth. Despite using his pile-drivers to send some of these attackers for a tumble, Sideswipe found himself severely overpowered by the newcomers, along with the rest of the Autobots. He and the others retreated as the Decepticons were taken in as war criminals. Optimus Prime split his forces so that their wounded could be tended to while a small scouting party was sent out to investigate further Shockwave and his followers. Sideswipe was among those who returned to the Ark, where the Autobots discussed whether they could take Shockwave's word at face value. {{storylink|New World Order}} As Prime and many other Autobots traveled back to Cybertron with Shockwave, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] and their crew, Sideswipe and Sunstreaker remained on Earth with several other Autobots under Jazz's command. {{storylink|Brothers' Burden}}

After the end of Shockwave's despotic rule over Cybertron, the Autobots on Cybertron made contact with Sideswipe's crew for an update and promised to send supplies. {{storylink|Generation 1 issue 0|Generation 1 #0}} Unfortunately, Starscream arrived on Earth first, backed up by a small cadre of soldiers. Sideswipe and company managed to stave off an initial attack from the Decepticons, only for Starscream to unleash his trump card on the battlefield: [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]. Sideswipe was deactivated in battle with the combiner, and was left to rust at the bottom of a lake. {{storylink|Night of the Combaticons}} [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]] and [[Bumper (G1)|Bumper]] later dredged him and the others up, only to be taken into custody by [[Earth Defense Command]]. {{storylink|The Omega Effect}} The Autobots were then taken to a secret underground facility by the humans. {{storylink|Atonement}} Jazz, Sideswipe, and Sunstreaker were reactivated to help [[Marissa Faireborn]] and [[EDC Night Force Unit|her team]] in investigating several mysterious disappearances (with extraterrestrial involvement suspected) in small-town America. During their trip out into the field, Sideswipe game the much less experienced [[Bumper (G1)|Bumper]] a hard time for his fretting and worrying, but rushed to the little guy's rescue after he was attacked within the town's movie theater. As he did so, the Autobots found out what they were dealing with was an outbreak of [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]]. {{storylink|Infestation (Dreamwave)|Infestation}} Sideswipe and Sunstreaker wound up in an underground hatching chamber, filled with Insecticon eggs. Wandering about while his brother contemplated the hatchery, Sideswipe came upon some fully-grown Insecticon clones and attacked them... only to inadvertently blind himself by bringing down a wall, allowing light to flood in and overwhelm his night-vision. Though Sunstreaker came to his rescue, the two brother wound up prisoners of the Insecticons nonetheless. Thankfully, Bumper, who had since found his courage, freed Sideswipe and Sunstreaker in time for them to participate in their team's last stand against the enemy swarm. Sideswipe took out Shrapnel in the fight by toppling an entire building atop of him. But the conflict culminated with the Autobots against an enemy they couldn't just beat down: the mind-controlled townspeople. Bumper once more came to his team's rescue by downing Bombshell, disabling his mind-control network over the town, allowing an Autobot victory. {{storylink|Extermination}}

After routing and capturing the Decepticons, Sideswipe and the other Autobots said their goodbyes to their EDC and departed in the ''Orion''. {{storylink|Lost and Found (issue)|Lost and Found}} Afterwards, they joined up with the returning team from Cybertron under Prowl's command, and began construction of [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]]. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}
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===3H comics===
Sideswipe, Sunstreaker, [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]], [[Roulette (Universe)|Roulette]], and [[Shadow Striker (Universe)|Shadow Striker]] returned to the [[technorganic]] [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] after a prolonged journey and were welcomed by the [[Maximal]]s. [[Unicron]] abducted these newly returned Transformers, in addition to many others from different times and universes, to start a final confrontation against [[Primus]]. Sideswipe and Sunstreaker were rebuilt into new forms, {{storylink|Abduction}} corrupted by Unicron's influence, and set against one another in the [[Cauldron]]. Before either brother could land a killing blow, however, the fight was broken up by [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]]. Sideswipe then fought his way out of Unicron alongside many other Transformers rescued by Primal and returned to Cybertron. {{storylink|OTFCC Live-Action Drama}} {{storylink|Escape (Universe)|Escape}}

Back on Cybertron at the [[Oasis Research and Development Facility]], [[Ratchet (Universe)|Ratchet]] tried to remove the [[Unicron virus]] from Sideswipe to no avail. {{storylink|Homecoming (Universe)|Homecoming}}

Some time later, Sideswipe was back in his original body and a member of Optimus Primal's [[Child of Primus|Children of Primus]]. During the final battle with [[Minion of Unicron (Universe)|Minions of Unicron]], Unicron began to dissolve beneath them (as a result of the [[Unicron Singularity]]). Sideswipe grabbed Sunstreaker and used his jetpack to get them into a portal presumably back to their native Cybertron. {{storylink|Revelations Part 2}}

===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
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Along with several other Transformers, the dormant Sideswipe was found on the crashed ''Ark'' by [[Cobra]], a human terrorist organization who soon reprogrammed the alien robots to serve them. Sideswipe and Sunstreaker were rebuilt into Cobra [[Stinger (Cobra)|Stingers]] and sent to assault the [[SPS Research Facility]] alongside [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] and his [[Decepticon Mini-Cassette|minions]]. The two brothers didn't succeed in their mission, though, as they were rammed aside by [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] while charging at the building and were eventually ordered to retreat. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 3|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #3}} Wheeljack later freed Sideswipe and the others from Cobra's control, and he helped Sunstreaker and [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] fight back against the similarly freed Decepticons and their former captors. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 5|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #5}}

Two years later, [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]] took control of the Decepticon forces on Cybertron and captured Optimus Prime. Sideswipe joined a team of Autobots led by [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] who were planning on charging in and rescuing their leader as soon as the opportunity came up. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 4|The Art of War #4}} After reinforcements arrived in the form of [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]], the Autobots made their move and attacked Serpent O.R.'s Decepticon army, ultimately defeating it. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 5|The Art of War #5}}

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Sideswipe returned to Earth a few months later, where he worked to keep Cybertronian technology from being misused by humans. During one mission to [[Cuba]], he helped stop [[Destro]] from selling [[S.N.A.K.E.]]s to one Mr. [[Calandero]], but failed to capture the arms dealer and returned to the Autobots' base, the ''[[Arc II]]''. When the ship was attacked by the [[Pretender Monster]]s, Sideswipe was the first to fall. {{storylink|Black Horizon, Part 1 of 2}} The crew later received medical attention at the [[Pit (G.I. Joe)|Pit]], where they'd eventually recover from their injures. {{storylink|Black Horizon, Part 2 of 2}}
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===The Beast Within===
Sideswipe participated in a savage battle against the Decepticons. He was ganged-up on by several Constructicons early in the battle. {{storylink|The Beast Within}}
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===''Hearts of Steel''===
Sideswipe participated in the pursuit of [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]], and partially transformed from artillery boxcar mode to [[robot mode]] in order to shoot down [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]]. He stated, "The name is Sideswipe." {{storylink|Hearts of Steel issue 4|Hearts of Steel #4}}

{{note|For unclear reasons, in the original comic book issue, the Autobot who shoots down Scourge identifies himself as [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]], not Sideswipe. Sideswipe only appears in the trade paperback collection.}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
[[File:SpotlightSideswipe Sideswipe.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|''[[Ryu|SHIN SHORYUKEN!]]'']]
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===''Mini Mayhem!''===
Some jerk in a [[Spider-Man]] outfit led a legion of [[Clone trooper]]s to smash Sideswipe and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]'s [[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]] [[Transformers: Crossovers]] toys. Sideswipe's pleas for him to stop were left unheeded.

Later, Sideswipe was seen waiting in line in anticipation for the [[Transformers (film)|live-action Transformers film]].
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===''Henkei! Henkei! Transformers -Visualize-''===
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===''Henkei! Henkei!'' pack-in manga===
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Sideswipe was chasing a mysterious plane that had stolen supplies of [[energon]], using his [[Jet pack|rocket pack]] to catch up with it. But the next thing he knew, the plane was gone! The befuddled Sideswipe ran into [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]], who was chasing a truck also charged with energon theft. Just then, the truck arrived before them, revealing itself to be the plane as well. It was the [[Triple Changer]] [[Octane]]! Though Octane tried to attack the two Autobots, Sideswipe blasted the Decepticon and knocked him to the ground. {{storylink|Henkei! Henkei! volume 6|Henkei! Henkei! #6}}
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===''Universe'' cartoon===
When Optimus first discovered the Matrix of Leadership, Sideswipe looked on in amazement as the Autobot leader put the relic inside his chest. Sideswipe was one of the first Autobots to travel to Earth, and took on an alternate form to disguise himself amongst its populace. {{storylink|Action Blast 1}}
{{note|Near the end of Action Blast 1, as the Autobots are taking on their Earth modes, Sideswipe is shown in [[robot mode]] amongst the other Autobots, but not Tracks. When the cartoon cuts back to the Autobots, now in their [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]s, Tracks has inexplicably taken Sideswipe's place in the line-up.}}
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===''United''===
Sideswipe was in attendance for a ceremony commending the Autobot [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]]s and [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]]s after they had retrieved the cure for a deadly nano-virus infecting the Autobots stationed on Earth. {{storylink|The Fierce Fighting on Planet Nebulos}}

===''Kre-O'' cartoon===
[[File:SideswipeKREO-wallpaper.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Note the lack of anything resembling a sword.]]
Sideswipe was in the audience of a tag battle pitting [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] against [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]. {{storylink|Last Bot Standing}}

Sideswipe was also part of a crowd that waited at the finish line of a race between Optimus, Bumblebee and Megatron. He cheered for Bumblebee as he finished the race, though it turned out Optimus had already won the competition. {{storylink|The Big Race}}

During the holiday season, Sideswipe and [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] sneaked a [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] ''Kre-O'' set into [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]'s pile of presents, so Bumblebee could surprise the Decepticon leader. They later went and did the same to [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]. {{storylink|A Gift For Megatron}}
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===''Transformers: All Spark''===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Another Episode, Part 1}} {{storylink|Another Episode, Part 2}} {{storylink|The Fated Rival, Once Again...}} {{storylink|To Earth}} {{storylink|Reunion and Parting}} {{storylink|Plans of the Emperor of Destruction}} {{storylink|Revenge (All Spark)|Revenge}} {{storylink|Ray of Hope}} {{storylink|Great Aspirations}} {{storylink|Conclusion}}}}

===''Kre-O'' online manga===
Sideswipe was supposed to search for the legendary [[Red Bucket]] alongside [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] and [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], only to get himself lost in a forest. By the time he found the bucket, it was empty: the other two had beaten him to it and taken all the blocks home. {{storylink|Treasure Competition! Defeat with Block Power!}} Optimus Prime later borrowed Sideswipe's jetpack without permission, causing him much distress. {{storylink|Two Giant Bases! Everybody Getting Along, Come On, Fight!}}

===''Transformers × Evangelion''===
[[File:Transformers Mode Eva ch 2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
Sideswipe was among the Autobots who boarded [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] and traveled to [[Tokyo-3]] on Earth, {{storylink|Mode "Eva" chapter 1}} where he witnessed the ghost of [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] possess the body of an [[Angel]]. {{storylink|Mode "Eva" chapter 2}} When Optimus Prime scanned [[Evangelion Unit-01]], growing greatly in size in order to take on Starscream, Sideswipe got anxious and asked Prime to confirm that he was feeling alright. Following Starscream's defeat, Sideswipe aided [[Nerv]] staff in renovating Prime's trailer into a mobile base. {{storylink|Mode "Eva" chapter 4}}
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===''Q-Transformers'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Yūichi Nakamura]] (Japanese)}}
{{Charstubfiction|{{storylink|Mystery of a Certain Explorer}} {{storylink|Mystery of Return of Convoy}}}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
In [[Primax 096.0 Beta]] during the Battle for [[Sherman Dam]], [[Mirage (G1)#Ask Vector Prime|Mirage]] and Sideswipe attempted to stop the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]] [[Sandstorm (G2)|Sandstorm]] from escaping with ill-gotten [[energon cube]]s. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/06}}

{{note|Sideswipe's coloration in this universe is based on his unreleased ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' toy. See [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Notes]] for further details.}}

===''War for Cybertron: Siege'' marketing material===
[[File:Siege-Sideswipe-CardArt.jpeg|thumb|upright=1.0]]
Sideswipe wielded a W-10 Photo-Pulser Proton Launcher and a W-5 Gyro Blaster that could mod-lock together to form the RR Gyrofuse Axleswitch Hyper-Blaster. {{storylink|Sideswipe (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|''War for Cybertron: Siege'' Deluxe Class Sideswipe online bio}}
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===''Win If You Dare''===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Transformers: Bumblebee - Go For the Gold|Go for the Gold}} {{storylink|Transformers: Bumblebee - Win If You Dare|Win If You Dare}}}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
Sideswipe was forged after the [[War of the Threefold Spark]]. Joining [[Security Operations]] when he reached maturity, his eagerness to fight rubbed some of the war veterans the wrong way. {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part Two}}

In the wake of [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]]'s murder, [[Barricade (IDW)|Barricade]] and Sideswipe were tracking possible members of [[The Rise]]. {{storylink|The World In Your Eyes Part Three}}

When [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] crashed into Security Operations headquarters, Sideswipe came running, thinking a bomb had gone off. When the veteran revealed the existence of a Rise base beneath the [[Memorial Crater]], [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] told an overeager Sideswipe to open the armory. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Two}} Arriving at the crater with Chromia and [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]], Sideswipe salivated over the weapons he'd brought with him before Chromia dropped down into the base. Left on the surface, Sideswipe chatted up Windblade before [[Flamewar (G1)|Flamewar]] made herself known and one-upped Sideswipe's [[thermal lance]]. Quickly recovering, Sideswipe engaged the Riser in a duel before she took her leave, an act that heralded the base's violent death. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Three}} Retreating to headquarters, Sideswipe was tended to by [[Flatline (G1)|Flatline]] whom he griped to about Flamewar's choice of insult, she'd called him "Slowswipe", with the doctor feeling he should get his priorities straight. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Four}}

When [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] returned to Cybertron, he sent out literally ever Security Operations agent to root out the Rise. Partnered with [[Springer (G1)|Springer]], Sideswipe patrolled the regions around [[Crystal City]] before an alert came in from an [[energon processing station]]. Springer quickly changed to copter mode to reach the crime scene leaving Sideswipe to catch up on the ground, finding Springer having been made a fool of. As the [[Triple Changer]] picked himself up, he told Sideswipe to call in everyone. The duo trailed the group to a [[Titan (group)|Titan]] corpse in the [[Cybertronian Mountains]] but quickly found the aggressors' superior firepower put them at a disadvantage. {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part One}}

When reinforcements arrived, Sideswipe took up a sniping position, being backed up by [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] and [[Strongarm (BWU)|Strongarm]], his lust for violence quickly earning Kup's ire. After [[Javelin]] had been struck, [[Flak (G1)|Flak]] fired a harassment barrage providing cover for Sideswipe who planted explosive charges on one of the Titan's airlocks. While [[Kaskade]] was knocked down, [[Lowload]] recovered quickly, using his drill tank mode to harass Kup and Strongarm. Sideswipe tackled the brute from behind, planting a grenade on him, but the wounded Riser managed to retreat back inside the Titan. Grumbling, Sideswipe requested heavier artillery. {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part Two}}

After the [[Tether]] had collapsed, Sideswipe helped clear debris from the [[A'ovan habitat]] where he requested a transfer into [[Hound (G1)|Hound]]'s new counterterrorism unit only to be shot down. Joining up with [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]'s unit as they prepared for a raid on [[Swindle's]], Sideswipe took up position on a nearby rooftop, Sideswipe tackled [[Storm Cloud (G1)|Storm Cloud]], downing him with his thermal lance and allowing Security Operations to take him into custody. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: Swindle's|Swindle's}}

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Mark Whitten]] (English), [[Mutsuki Iwanaka]] (Japanese)|[[Yuri Tupper]] (Portuguese), [[Jean-Christophe Clément]] (French), [[Sebastian Kluckert]] (German), [[Aitor González]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Miguel Ángel Ruiz]] (Latin-American Spanish)}}

Sideswipe was rendered inactive aboard The Ark, following its journey through the space bridge. He was captured by Doubledealer and his Mercenaries, and was among the Autobots bought to Charr and hauled before Deseeus. Sideswipe was held back with the other Autobots as Optimus was bought alone to face the Quintesson. Sideswipe then aided with the escape from Charr, and left the world aboard The Ark with the other Autobots. {{Storylink|Earthrise Episode 2}}

Sideswipe was among the team of Autobots who accompanied Optimus to Nebulos Station. There, he aided in the fight against Scorponok. {{Storylink|Earthrise Episode 3}}. Sideswipe helped fight against Scorponok until the arrival of the Decepticons. Sideswipe, alongside his fellow Autobots, made their escape while Scorponok was preoccupied by the Decepticons. {{Storylink|Earthrise Episode 4}}. Sideswipe was aboard The Ark when it was sent crashing down to Earth. {{Storylink|Earthrise Episode 6}}

===''Transformers vs. The Terminator''===
One of the Autobots aboard the ''Ark'', the ship's crash and the Decepticons' ransacking of the ship upon reactivation had left Sideswipe in deep stasis. He was eventually moved to the medical bay for repairs but this only wound up placing him at ground zero of one of the duplicitous [[T-800]]'s pilfered bombs. {{storylink|Enemy of My Enemy Part Three}}

==Commercial appearances==
Sideswipe appeared in many [[commercial]]s. The following had original footage of Sideswipe:
*The very first Transformers animation, advertising the Marvel comic book. He drove out of a base alongside Jazz and Prowl; the three arrived at a power plant and counter-attacked the Decepticons. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#The Transformers #1|''The Transformers'' #1 commercial}}
*Sideswipe, Jazz, and Prowl encountered Starscream, Thundercracker, and Skywarp in the middle of a desert. The two groups scuffled briefly. This was a toy commercial for all six of the featured characters. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Decepticon jets & Autobot cars|Decepticon jets & Autobot cars commercial}}
*Footage from the previous two commercials was spliced in with new footage of Jazz, Sideswipe, and Prowl charging into battle alongside Optimus Prime in a commercial advertising toys for both Optimus and Megatron. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Optimus Prime and Megatron|Optimus Prime and Megatron commercial}}
*Prowl, Jazz, and Sideswipe are once more seen together, this time storming the Decepticon base. But unknown to them, the inconspicuous micro-cassette recorder is the Decepticon communications officer, Soundwave! As soon as the Autobots are past him, Soundwave transforms and sics Laserbeak on them. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Soundwave|Soundwave commercial}}
*Sideswipe helped fend off [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] alongside his fellow Autobots. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Triple Changers and Perceptor|Triple Changers and Perceptor commercial}}
*Sideswipe was briefly seen driving alongside Jazz through a roller coaster city highway. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 2#Jets and cars|Generation 2 jets and cars commercial}}

==Games==
===Adventure Game: Defeat the Decepticons===
When Optimus embarked on his mission to rescue the Autobots' [[Mini Vehicle|Minicar]] troops from the Decepticons, Sidswipe could come to Optimus Prime's aid, helping him move around the Decepticons' maze-like base. {{storylink|Adventure Game: Defeat the Decepticons|Adventure Game: Defeat the Decepticons packaging blurb and game}}

===''The Transformers'' (PS2)===
{{Note|Sideswipe is a non-playable character. He appears among the legion of Autobot duplicates in the Decepticon campaign.}}
{{storylink|The Transformers (PS2)|The Transformers}}{{-}}

===''Transformers G1: Awakening''===
[[File:Gluawakening sideswipe.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.85]]
Sideswipe was among the Autobots who left [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] aboard the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]], and spent four million years in stasis after it was shot down over Earth by the Decepticons. As one of the more badly damaged Autobots, Sideswipe was stored in [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] until the Autobots could gather enough energon to revive him. He was eventually revived in time to take part in the final assault on the Decepticons' Cybertron fortress to free the many enslaved Autobots. {{storylink|Transformers G1: Awakening}}
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===''Kreon Chaos''===
Sideswipe joined his fellow Autobots after they had managed to retrieve the Optimus Prime Kre-O kit parts from within Decepticon headquarters, and assembled it into a colossal Optimus Prime. The group then went out and used some Decepticons as target practice. {{storylink|Kreon Chaos}}
{{charstubgame|"Earth" and "Moon" stages}}

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===''Transformers Legends''===
Sideswipe was among the Autobots who thwarted Starscream's plan to destroy Earth, saving the planet by firing the [[Exponential Generator]] into orbit. {{storylink|Countdown to Extinction (Legends)|Countdown to Extinction}} Sideswipe was the first of the Autobots to coat themselves in [[Electrum]] after finding a Golden Lagoon. {{storylink|The Golden Lagoon (Legends)|The Golden Lagoon}} He was in charge of a [[Sun-Farming facility]] which [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]'s group decided to attack. Alerted, Sideswipe had the other Autobots hang back so that they could ambush the enemy, however the gambit ultimately failed. Sideswipe and his men were forced to abandon the facility, leaving it in Decepticon hands. {{storylink|Revelation (Legends)|Revalation}}

After the Decepticons succeeded in driving the Autobots off Earth, the badly-damaged Optimus and his men sought refuge on Cybertron. Optimus eventually recovered, and as they prepared a ship to return to Earth, Sideswipe and his team defended it against the [[Insecticon swarm]]. The Autobots eventually reached Earth and retook it from the Decepticons. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron (Legends)|All Hail Megatron}}

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

===''Transformers: Devastation''===
{{voiceactor|[[Michael Bell]]}}
Sideswipe had by far the fastest vehicle mode among the Autobots under Optimus's command. His fighting style was oriented toward melee combat over ranged. His overdrive ability let him dash forward with temporary invulnerability, while his ultimate attack allowed him to use his shoulder-mounted rocket launcher for a short time to attack enemies. He possessed two unique weapons- "Sideswipe's Swords" and a Flaregun that functioned as a short-range flamethrower. Like his fellow Autobot Bumblebee, he wasn't strong enough to use heavy weapons such as most missile and grenade launchers available to the Autobots.

{{charstubgames|{{storylink|Transformers: Devastation}}}}
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:SideswipeEarthWars.jpg|thumb|upright=1.75|Aww, no Jetpack? And I look like my brother too? And you got my animation model wrong?]]

Sideswipe came to earth after a scouting mission of a mysterious base that had [[Viper|weird drones]] stationed around the base.
Sideswipe had to avoid line fire and keep a cold trail after Viper came after him. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars/Events|Operation Snakebite}}

Sideswipe eventually made it to the Autobot outpost, and his brother [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] greeted him with open arms.

*'''Class''': Warrior
*'''Lowest Star Rating''': 2 Star
*'''Weapons''': Sideswipe uses a standard issue laser rifle to blast targets, and then closes in and smashes it with his fists.
*'''Ability: Shattering Charge''' - Rush into battle spreading Glass Gas along the way. All affected buildings take more damage for 7 seconds (Level 1)
**'''Cost:''' 4 ability Points +3 for reuses.

[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:sideswipe Sideswipe at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]

===''Transformers Online'' (2017 video game)===
Sideswipe thought Sunstreaker was the strongest Autobot on the battlefield, as the latter's performance was cold-blooded, ruthless, and merciless. {{storylink|Transformers Online (2017 video game)|Transformers Online}} <ref>[http://tfol.qq.com/act/a20160726data/hero10.shtml Sunstreaker on the Transformers Online website]</ref>

===''Transformers: Forged to Fight''===
[[File:Sideswipe-Forged-to-Fight.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Man, I'm good!"]]
Sideswipe was one of the Autobots pulled from [[The Transformers (franchise)|his universe]] by the [[Quintesson]]s and forced to fight. He eventually joins the [[You|Commander]]. There are at least a few of him running around! {{storylink|Transformers: Forged to Fight}}

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===''Transformers: Bumblebee Overdrive''===
Sideswipe took part in a series of attacks against multiple Decepticon bases, destroying them and defeating all enemies in the process. {{storylink|Transformers: Bumblebee Overdrive}}
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==Toys==
{{main|Sideswipe (G1)/toys}}

==Merchandise==
{{main|Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Merchandise}}

==Notes==
[[File: G1toon_sideswipes_pistons.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.75|I wanna bee-heee... your jackhammer!]]
*Sideswipe's ''[[The Transformers Universe]]'' bio text describes features of Sunstreaker's toy, leading many to believe Sideswipe's original toy was supposed to be created from Sunstreaker's mold and vice-versa, with the colors swapped between the molds. The ''[[Diaclone]]'' Sunstreaker toy was available in [[Spin-Out (G1)|red]]<ref>[http://diaclone.net/orid/dia036/index.html "Countach-LP500S/Super Tuning" at Diaclone.net (Japanese site)]</ref> and [[Cordon|police]]<ref>[http://diaclone.net/orid/dia038/index.html "Countach-LP500S/Super Tuning Policecar Type" at Diaclone.net (Japanese site)]</ref> versions, but not yellow (hence the red shoulder stickers on an otherwise yellow car). The mold used for Sideswipe, on the other hand, was released in ''Diaclone'' in [[Deep Cover|police]], [[Tigertrack|yellow]], and red decos.<ref>[http://diaclone.net/orid/dia050/index.html " New Countach-LP500S" at Diaclone.net (Japanese site)]</ref>
*Sideswipe's piston arms (apparently derived from the fist-missiles of the Sunstreaker toy) didn't have a model sheet drawn up for them, so every time they appeared in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 cartoon]], they looked different (as illustrated at right). First, in "[[S.O.S. Dinobots]]," they were immobile stumps; then, in "[[A Plague of Insecticons]]," they appeared as broad and flat and operated by pumping back and forth, only to change shape between scenes, being replaced with long, tubular constructs; and for their final appearance in "[[Dinobot Island, Part 2]]", they resembled the tip of a pneumatic drill. Sideswipe uses a hand-held jackhammer in "[[Fire on the Mountain (episode)|Fire on the Mountain]]," apparently the result of the animators misinterpreting the script's direction for him to use his piston arms.
**Most of these designs have been realized in toy form: the first "A Plague of Insecticons" design came with ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Sideswipe; the "Dinobot Island" design was an Amazon-exclusive accessory for the ''Masterpiece'' toy; and the "S.O.S. Dinobots" design came with ''Masterpiece'' [[Clampdown (G1)|Clampdown]].
*Sideswipe's Japanese name, "Lambor" (ランボル) is derived from the name of his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]], a Lamborghini (ランボルギーニ). It may also be a word play on the Japanese word "ranbō" (乱暴), which means "reckless, violent, rough". Wouldn't be the [[Autorooper|last]] [[Nine Great Demon Generals|time]] Takara's done such [[Romanization|word puns]].
*According to a [[story page]] in the October 1985 issue of ''[[TV Magazine]]'', Sideswipe and [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] are brothers, with Sideswipe being slightly older than Red Alert. This connection may have been invented because, aside from Sideswipe and Red Alert sharing the same mold, Sunstreaker was not sold in the Japanese market outside of a special "versus" set with [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] and [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]]. However, the familial dynamic between Sideswipe and Sunstreaker was '''not''' changed in the Japanese dub of the original ''Transformers'' cartoon, leading some Japanese fans to consider the three Lamborghini characters as triplets.
*Sideswipe has the dubious distinction of being the only one of the European Autobot Classic Heroes range not to feature in Marvel UK's [[Earthforce]] stories, not even making a late appearance like fellow 1991 addition Tracks.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Lambor''' (ランボル ''Ranboru''), '''Sideswipe''' (サイドスワイプ ''Saidosuwaipu'')
*''Cantonese:'' '''Swipe''' (斯韋伯 ''Si Wai Baak'')
*''Czech:'' '''Stěrač'''
*''French:'' '''Frérot''' (Canada, "Bro")
*''Hebrew:'' '''Métsóded''' (מצודד, "Sidler")
*''Hungarian:'' '''Csatár''' ("Striker")
*''Italian:'' '''Freccia''' ("Arrow")
*''Mandarin:'' '''Cèsǎo''' (Taiwan, 側掃, "Side Swipe"), '''Héngpào''' (China, 横炮, "Horizontal Cannon")
*''Portuguese:'' '''Esgalhador''' (Portugal comic), '''Surrupio''' (Brazil comic)
*''Russian:'' '''Apperkot''' (Апперкот, "Uppercut")
*''Ukrainian:'' '''Krutobiy''' (Крутобій, "Toughpuncher")

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Children of Primus]]
[[Category:Classics Autobots]]
[[Category:Dreamwave Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 2 Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 2 Go-Bots]]
[[Category:Henkei! Henkei! Autobots]]
[[Category:IDW (2019) Autobots]]
[[Category:Kre-O Autobots]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Regeneration One Autobots]]
[[Category:United Autobots]]
[[Category:Universe Autobots]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise Autobots]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege Autobots]]

Sideswipe (G1)

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:''Sideswipe is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:NYSideswipeCardart.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I've never done anything important, but people love me anyway! Sweet!]]

'''Sideswipe''' is not nearly as much of a sociopath as his [[Relatives|brother]] [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]], but he is every bit as skillful. He's more into battle for the sport of it. A bit of a jock, Sideswipe most craves a glorious fight to the finish as a test of his mettle.

There is a reckless edge to Sideswipe's tactics. He makes rash decisions that may endanger him, all in the name of possible victory. Cheating is also not out of the question. When everything is on the line, for Sideswipe, nothing is out of the question. Over time, his reckless attitude has not changed. However, his cause has; once in it solely for the glory, now he's driven by the desire to defend freedom and the innocent.

{{quote|Used to be, it was good guys versus Decepticons—the end. Reason enough to live, and simple goals.|Sideswipe|''[[The Life of Sideswipe]]''}}

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
{{noteukonly}}
[[File:G1SideswipeMarvelFist.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.85|My shoulders are black because this is where my toy's wheels go!]]
Sideswipe, along with his brother Sunstreaker, was part of the original crew of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]. When the [[Decepticon]]s attacked the ship, it crashed on [[Earth]], and Sideswipe, along with the rest of the combatants, lay dormant for 4 million years. When the [[Mount St. Hilary|volcano]] that housed the Ark erupted, the Ark's internal mechanisms revived all Transformers, making no distinction between [[Autobot]] and Decepticon. Sideswipe was alive again. {{storylink|The Transformers (issue)|The Transformers}}

When the Autobots went to retrieve their fallen comrade [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Bumblebee]] from [[Sparkplug Witwicky]]'s [[S. Witwicky Auto Repairs & Tow Service|garage]], they were attacked by Decepticons. Against his brother's better judgment, Sideswipe employed his [[Transformer fuel|fuel]]-gobbling rocket pack to take the fight right to the Decepticon jets. The 'Cons were driven off, but without a source of fuel to recharge on, several Autobots, including Sideswipe, were left virtually empty after the battle. {{storylink|Power Play!}} Having sustained some damage during the battle, Sideswipe rode along with [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] in Optimus Prime's trailer back to the Ark to conserve fuel. {{storylink|Prisoner of War!}}

[[File:Sideswipe mirage enemy within.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3]]
''While the Autobots busied themselves repairing the Ark, [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] was subjected to a violent electrical feedback. This shock altered his mind, and he lashed out towards his fellow Autobots. Among his victims was Sideswipe, who was man-handled by his erratic comrade, leaving him confused as to whether it had been something he had said which had sent Brawn into a rage. Sideswipe and the Autobots tracked Brawn down as he rampaged through a nearby town, and managed to return him to normal with another electrical shock. Unfortunately, they had no proof that he was his old self, and Brawn was put through trial by combat against [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] to prove his loyalties. Sideswipe was depressed when he thought that the duel had ended with Brawn's demise, only to be overjoyed to see him intact afterwards, his death having been a ruse orchestrated by [[Mirage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Mirage]] and Optimus.'' {{storylink|The Enemy Within!}} ''Though he could not go on missions, Sideswipe was still able to defend the Ark from invasion when the Decepticons came right to his doorstep. He was confronted by that junk-punk [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]]'s earthquake-making ability and turned the tables on him, overpowering Rumble with his pile-driver punches.'' {{storylink|Raiders of the Last Ark}} ''At some point, he helped protect [[Sherman Dam]] from some Decepticons, although the Autobots were ultimately unsuccessful at preventing its destruction. Sideswipe and his teammates raced ahead of the resulting flood in order to evacuate a nearby town before the waters reached it. In his vehicle mode, Sideswipe transported many humans to safety, racing against [[Jazz (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Jazz]] all the while.'' {{storylink|Decepticon Dam-Busters!}}

Sideswipe was present when it was discovered that the human [[Sparkplug Witwicky]] had given the Decepticons the fuel they needed to defeat the Autobots. Soon afterwards he was interred into one of the Ark's [[Tubes of Transference]], using his fuel to bolster the power of Optimus Prime, [[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]], [[Ironhide (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ironhide]], [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] and Mirage as the Autobots' last line of defence. Although they were able to defeat [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]]'s forces, they didn't count on the reappearance of [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]], who took over the Ark and deactivated all the Autobots in the ship. {{storylink|The Last Stand}} Along with his fellow Autobots, Sideswipe was left hanging from the Ark's ceiling like a slab of beef. {{storylink|The New Order}} Upon infiltrating the Ark, [[Ratchet (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ratchet]] beheld his fellow Autobot in this sad state. {{storylink|Warrior School!}} After the medic regained control of the Ark for the Autobots, he was able to revive Sideswipe to full functionality in short order, and their new deal for fuel with [[G.B. Blackrock]] kept them energized. {{storylink|DIS-Integrated Circuits!}} He was ''possibly'' part of the group of Autobots who battled [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] when [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] and the newly built [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] assembled a [[transdimensional radiowave scrambler]] to contact Cybertron. Though the Autobots managed to destroy the scrambler, The Decepticons managed to get most of their message through to Cybertron nonetheless. {{storylink|The Next Best Thing to Being There!}}

[[File:PrimeTime-Sideswipe.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.85|So you've read my profile.]]
Though Shockwave was ultimately evicted from the Ark, he still had Optimus Prime's head held captive in his [[Blackrock Aerospace Assembly Plant Number One|Blackrock Aerospace Plant headquarters]]. When the Autobots overheard that Optimus Prime's head had outlived its usefulness and would be disposed of, Sideswipe was part of the large group of Autobots who departed the Ark to rendezvous with the drop-off point. {{storylink|Brainstorm!}} Sure enough, the Decepticon drone [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] approached with the head, though Sideswipe initially proposed blowing it out of the sky. Prowl's caution at first seemed prudent, as Jetfire dropped Prime's head into the swamp in front of them, but their minds changed after they waded into the swamp, retrieved the head, and placed it on Prime's body. The head was in fact a Decepticon decoy that took control of Prime's body and attacked them. On top of that, a strike team led by Soundwave quickly joined them, and Sideswipe soon found himself at the mercy of [[Ravage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ravage]], who began tearing out his back with his jaws. Fortunately for the Autobots, Prime's real head was returned, and Sideswipe was one of first to rise from the onslaught to witness their costly victory. {{storylink|Prime Time!}} ''These events were observed by the [[time travel]]ling [[Dicet Alpha-zero]].'' {{storylink|The Quest!}}

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''Sideswipe was aboard the Ark when it came under attack by a flying Transformer—the missing [[Swoop (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Swoop]] who had fallen under the control of the human [[Peter Anthony Morris|Professor Morris]]. After attempting to restrain Swoop using non-lethal force, the Autobots discovered that Swoop's primary [[cybo-dendron]]s had burnt out during his years in the tar pit, meaning that all the Dinobots were due to going berserk.'' {{storylink|The Icarus Theory}} ''During the subsequent Dinobot Hunt, Sideswipe traveled to [[Doonstown]] with [[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]] and [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] on a mission to capture the feral [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]]. They proved unable to subdue their quarry, and were left battered and beaten in the ruins of the town.'' {{storylink|Dinobot Hunt!}}

''On a mission to build friendly relations with the people of [[Pinewoodsville]], Sideswipe and several other Autobots were hit with a strange blast of energy that reversed their personalities. The group rampaged through the town, ruining months of goodwill work. Tracking the source of the blast to England, the Autobots flew overseas to put an end to what they assumed was a Decepticon plot. But the Decepticons had also been affected by the blast, and were likewise tracking its origin. Sideswipe, Prowl, Jazz, and Mirage holed up inside Optimus's trailer to conserve energy, but were shaken out of their hiding spot by Starscream, just as another personality-reversing blast hit the group. Optimus was sent crashing into a tree off the road, and his troops began calling for a violent mutiny. Sideswipe was the first to return to his senses, just in time to stop Jazz from executing their leader. Nonetheless, Optimus was left too banged-up to carry on with the mission; he hid in a tunnel while his troops soldiered on. The culprit behind the energy blasts turned out to be a human invention, the "[[Purnel's Auto-Reverse Defence|PARD]]." It was destroyed, along with [[Zeke Heilmann|a spy]] trying to steal it, after Starscream battled Jazz over both. With the threat neutralized, the Autobots carried Optimus back to their UK Base, where Ratchet was waiting to fix him up.'' {{storylink|To a Power Unknown!}}

Sideswipe was next seen in Ratchet's repair bay along with several others. Ratchet remarked to Optimus Prime that some of them might never be battle-capable again. Optimus Prime told him to do his best for Sideswipe and the others, and then promptly left to oversee the creation of their replacements. {{storylink|Rock and Roll-Out!}}

Years later, Sideswipe was seen again on board the Ark when the new Autobot leader Grimlock threatened the lives of some [[Spacehikers|human children]] to smoke out the "traitor" [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]]. {{storylink|Spacehikers!}} Soon after, he left the Ark with the rest of its crew to watch the battle between Blaster and Grimlock on Earth's [[Moon (moon)|moon]]. The assembled Autobot forces were attacked during the duel, a devastating first blow bringing down several of them. Blaster and Grimlock were able to put aside their differences long enough to drive off [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]]'s forces however, and Sideswipe was among those still standing in the aftermath. {{storylink|Totaled!}} He also joined the Autobots in answering a distress signal sent by [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]] near the Decepticons' [[Arctic]] [[Club Con|base]], resulting in an ambush. {{storylink|Dark Star}}

====Marvel ''Generation 2'' comic====
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During a conflict with the lingering forces of Bludgeon, Sideswipe and the Autobots were rushed off-world by the [[Guardian (G2)|guardian]] of an ancient civilization. {{storylink|Ghosts}}

The war seemingly over, Sideswipe joined the [[Firestormer]]s, a group of Autobots who aimed to hunt down the last few pockets of Decepticon resistance. He, [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]], [[Hound (G1)|Hound]], [[Blades (G1)|Blades]], and the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] attacked Decepticon [[Nexus Seven|Outpost B-67]], where they met [[Outpost B-67 exo-structuring party|great numbers]] but minimal resistance. He expected the liberated citizens of Nexus Seven to be more grateful, but Hound pointed out that their rescuees looked more frightened than pleased, and blamed their group's bloodthirstiness.

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But the Firestormers' quest led them to the staggering discovery that these scattered Decepticon outposts were actually just the tip of the iceberg. There were just seventeen conquered and recolonized planets in that sector of space, suggesting that there was something bigger on the horizon than the remnants of [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]'s old team. After [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] was called to hear this news from Sideswipe and the other Firestormers, they were suddenly attacked and captured by a ship in orbit. Sideswipe and the others were put in prison cells aboard the starship ''[[Twilight (G2)|Twilight]]'', which was under the command of [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]], the [[Liege Centuro]] of a forgotten race of Transformers. This revelation momentarily shook Optimus Prime's resolve, but after being brought back to his senses by [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]], the two Autobots freed Sideswipe and the others from their cells. They fought their way through the starship to an escape vessel and escaped without injury, though they were burdened with this new knowledge. {{storylink|War Without End!}}

Sideswipe was present when the Autobots met Jhiaxus's Decepticons in battle on a planet within the [[K'tord Nebula]]. At first, tempers merely flared, but soon both sides lost themselves in a violent, bloody rage. Before they were completely lost to their baser instincts, the source of their behavior was discovered to be tar-like emotional parasites. The parasites were removed, and both factions decided to leave peacefully. {{storylink|Primal Fear!}}

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Grimlock, disobeying Optimus Prime's orders, led a covert team onto the [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronian Empire]] ship ''[[Twilight (G2)|Twilight]]'' to defeat [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] and his army of "evolved Decepticons". Sideswipe was wary of their plan to steal a ship and slip on board, but Grimlock assured him that the plan was foolproof. Grimlock changed his tune when they soon learned that they were led into a trap, resulting in [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]]'s death and the Autobots' capture. Sideswipe and the others were rounded up onto a shuttle to be inspected by the [[Liege Maximo]], but managed to escape their fate with assistance from Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Devices and Desires! (Marvel)|Devices and Desires!}}

Later, while Optimus Prime and [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] were discussing an alliance against Jhiaxus's Cybertronians, Sideswipe interrupted to tell them that they had received a distress signal from the planet [[Ethos]]. {{storylink|Escalation!|Tales of Earth Part Five}} Sure enough, upon arrival, the Autobots found an advanced civilization in ruins, but managed to repel the Cybertronians thanks to their new Decepticon allies. {{storylink|Escalation!}}

Finally, Jhiaxus took the full force of his Empire to [[Earth]], where the Autobot/Decepticon alliance had camped. Sideswipe joined them in shooting their attackers out of the sky as they approached. {{storylink|Total War!}}

====Fleetway ''Generation 2'' comic====
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Years later, Sideswipe was part of [[Jazz (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Jazz]]'s Special Commando Unit, summoned to Earth along with Optimus Prime by [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] when [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] began open war on the humans. Prime decided to go after Bludgeon himself, and he assigned Jazz, Sideswipe and [[Skram (G2)|Skram]] to take down one Decepticon strike team at a time because the Decepticon forces were spread very thin. While still in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]], Sideswipe shot [[Flamefeather (G1)|Flamefeather]] in the crotch, then transformed and hoped aloud that Prime would be okay in the face of Bludgeon's mysterious powers. {{storylink|War Without End (issue)|War Without End}}

When the [[Skyscorcher]]s left in the middle of battle, Jazz concluded they had another target to go after—which he and Sideswipe simultaneously realized to be Optimus Prime! The Skyscorchers had ''actually'' left to go after Bludgeon's enemy Megatron, whom Sideswipe and his comrades helped shoot at when they arrived in the middle of a fight between the one-time Decepticon leader, Prime, and the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]]. Following Megatron's retreat, Sideswipe helped secure prisoners and weapons for withdrawal to the [[Autobase]] hidden on Earth's moon. {{storylink|War Zone}}
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====''Classics''====
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Sunstreaker and Sideswipe joined Optimus Prime's crew on Earth after Megatron resurfaced. They braved the Ark's defenses in order to break inside and recover their lost comrade, Ratchet. Sideswipe unsealed him from the [[CR chamber]] Megatron had left the medic in, and together the twins carried him away to safety. {{storylink|At Fight's End}}

Subsequently, Sideswipe was stationed with several other Autobots in [[Canada]] within the ''[[Ark II]]''. He was present one day when [[Rad (G1)|Rad]] reported from the [[Ironworks (facility)|Ironworks]] base in [[Oregon]] about a foiled attack by [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Gigatron]] and his Decepticons. Soon thereafter, due to the actions of an evil [[Ultra Magnus (SG)|Ultra Magnus]] from [[Primax -408.24 Epsilon|another dimension]], a rift of space time opened over Earth, causing catastrophes worldwide. Sideswipe, with the aid of his rocket pack, assisted his peers in evacuating a devastated city block. {{storylink|Invasion (issue)|Invasion}}
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====''Regeneration One''====
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Sideswipe was part of an armed assault team that accompanied [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]] and Optimus Prime to Earth to confront Megatron and his [[zombie]] army of lobotomised Transformers. On their return to Cybertron aboard the ''[[Valiant (G1)|Valiant]]'', the ship was threatened by the planet's defence systems under the control of Scorponok's troops. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Four}} After the missiles were aborted at the last minute, Sideswipe and the others prepared for immediate deployment upon landing, though [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]]'s efforts had already foiled [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]]'s [[Gene Key]] shenanigans. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Five}}

Later, Sideswipe and [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] guarded [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Rodimus Prime]] as he met with [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] at [[Eugenesis Plaza]]. {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 2}}

===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
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An original member of the Autobots when they crash-landed on Earth, Sideswipe was a cool guy with jack-hammer arms, a rocket pack and little in the way of personality. Those accessories, though.

In a splinter timeline, Sideswipe had more adventures, including one where he gained a new [[Binaltech]] body until time-travel said otherwise. He continued serving the Autobots well into the year 2011, where he was stationed on both [[Athenia]] and Earth simultaneously, but nobody noticed. In the years that followed, he would mature and shed his rebellious nature, taking on covert missions out of a sense of duty rather than a desire to show off.
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===''The Special Teams''===
After crashing on Earth in the Ark and remaining dormant for millions of years, Sideswipe, along with Optimus and Ratchet, were the first Autobots to awaken after the Decepticons’ own resurrection. These three helped the other Autobots repair themselves with the aid of the Ark's computer. {{storylink|The Special Teams}}

===Sticker Adventures books===
When the Decepticons attacked an Autobot construction site, Sideswipe helped his fellow Autobots in driving them back. {{storylink|Return to Cybertron}}

===Marvel Storybooks continuity===
Sideswipe was amongst the thirty-five Autobots active on Earth. When the Autobots engaged The Devastator for the very first time, Sunstreaker lead Sideswipe, Windcharger, Jazz and Mirage in the initial charge against him. Their attack was ineffective, and they were blasted away by the mighty gestalt. {{storylink|Battle for Earth}}

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Upon hearing that his "twin Autobot" had been captured by the Decepticons, Sideswipe flew into a rage and vowed to rescue Sunstreaker himself. [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] advised Sideswipe to take [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]] and [[Slag (G1)|Slag]] with him, as they would surely encounter [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] within the Decepticons' headquarters. The three Autobots made their way towards Decepticon territory, encountering numerous traps along the road. Sideswipe was almost done in by a land mine, but managed to transform in time to avoid being seriously damaged. When the trio arrived at the Decepticon camp, another obstacle presented itself in the form of a duo of Decepticon guards. Making short work of these two, Sideswipe's group entered the Decepticon basewhere they came face-to-face against Devastator, as anticipated. Despite their best efforts, the Autobots were overpowered by Devastator, and put in a holding cell alongside Sunstreaker. Later, Megatron announced that the Autobots had agreed to surrender, and brought out his prisoner to look upon the Autobots' peace offering; a life-size statue of Devastator. The surrender turned out to be a ruse however, and Autobot reinforcements burst forth from within the Devastator statue. Sideswipe joined the battle between Autobots and Decepticons that followed. The Autobots were ultimately victorious, and Sideswipe was amongst the Autobots still standing in the aftermath. Optimus ordered his troops to gather the wounded, and the Autobots returned home. {{storylink|The Autobots' Secret Weapon}}
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===Marvel coloring books===
A long time ago, on the planet Cybertron, Sideswipe helped load a particularly large shipment of Energon onto the Ark. The shipment would eventually become lost when the Ark crashlanded into Mt. St. Hillary. {{storylink|The Lost Treasure of Cybertron}}

With Sparkplug acting as their referee, Sideswipe and Bluestreak raced one another in order to determine who was the fastest. The race ended in a tie, with Sparkplug declaring them both winners. Just then, Thundercracker and Starscream swooped down onto the trio, and cast [[Sleep Net]]s unto them, rendering them unconscious. Sideswipe was brought to Megatron's newly constructed prison, and was incarcerated within. Luckily, Bumblebee had not been captured, and managed to free the other Autobots. Upon their escape, Sideswipe and Bluestreak shot Starscream and Thundercracker out of the sky. {{storylink|Bumblebee to the Rescue!}}

Sideswipe was one of the many Autobots who prevented the Decepticons from killing Sparkplug and Buster on their latest attempt on the humans' lives. He later helped the Autobots protecting the Hoover Dam. {{storylink|The Deadly Fuel Shortage}}

Sideswipe was part of the Autobot convoy that followed Optimus Prime into battle when it was discovered that the Decepticons were using a [[molecular transfer device]] to steal fuel all around the globe. {{storylink|Summertime Coloring Book}}

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Sideswipe polished himself as he looked on at Gears casually lifting an elephant over his head. Later, when Gears had fallen into a Decepticon trap and gotten himself crushed, Sideswipe, Ratchet and Mirage somehow instantly knew of the situation and showed up on the scene. Sideswipe kicked up some dust into Ravage's joints, paralyzing the Decepticons. The three Autobots managed to beat back the Decepticons and rescue Gears, who was fixed right up by Ratchet. {{storylink|The Autobot Smasher!}}

Sideswipe (or Sunstreaker) was part of a small strike team of Autobots assembled by Ultra Magnus to help the Dinobots, who were currently engaged in battle against the Decepticons, just outside of Autobot City. After they defeated the Decepticons, Sideswipe/Sunstreaker and the others were cheered on by the nearby oil rig workers as they drove back to Autobot City. {{storylink|Battle at Oil Valley}}

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===Big Looker storybooks continuity===
Upon awakening on Earth after being offline for about 65 million years, Sideswipe met Sparkplug and his son Spike. With the Decepticons still not in the know of what forms the Autobots had taken, Sideswipe was one of the troops that Optimus led into the desert in order to ambush their enemies. Though they successfully took by surprise a squadron of Decepticons, the Autobots had not anticipated a second group flying in from the opposite direction. Thanks to a warning from Spike and Sparkplug, the Autobots managed to fend off the Decepticons, and came to accept Earth as their new home. {{storylink|Battle for Cybertron}}

Sideswipe ''really'' enjoyed fighting Decepticons. When the other Autobots went on a mission to rescue [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]] from [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticon]] mind control, Sideswipe was sure to remind them that beating Decepticons was very important too. {{storylink|Insecticon Attack!}}

When the Decepticons invaded a car show at the Coliseum, Sideswipe was one of the robots in disguise who infiltrated the show to thwart the Decepticon plot. {{storylink|Car Show Blow Up}}

===Deadly Paradise===
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Sideswipe was surprised to find himself accused of destroying the [[Nova Suspension Bridge]]. He claimed he was not guilty of the act, but with several eyewitnesses proclaiming otherwise and the Autobot-Human relations strained by the crime, Optimus Prime had no choice but to deactivate him. Prowl later discovered that the Sideswipe who had destroyed the bridge was in fact a clone controlled by Megatron. He and a team returned to Autobot headquarters with the evidence necessary to clear Sideswipe's name, who was presumably reactivated afterwards. {{storylink|Deadly Paradise}}

===The Battle for Planet Earth===
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Sideswipe was one of the group of Autobots who explored for energy in [[South America]], and engaged in a battle with the Decepticons on [[Mount Sheelah]] shortly before the volcano erupted. {{storylink|Terror of Mount Sheelah}} After a hard day's work repairing the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]], he and the other Autobots were relaxing and watching [[television]] when they learned the Decepticons had started kidnapping humans. Sideswipe favored mounting an attack, but it was pointed out that that would endanger the humans. {{storylink|Bumblebee to the Rescue (G1)|Bumblebee to the Rescue}}

Following the Decepticons to [[Stanley Lake]] dam, Sideswipe used his flare gun to lure them out in front of the dam. After a brief fight, the Autobots retreated and flooded the valley with water, washing the Decepticons away. {{Storylink|Menace at the Dam}} After [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] defected to the Autobots as a trick, Sideswipe showed him a box supposedly containing the [[Deuterium Orbital Laser Tracing System]]. Starscream, in reality spying for the Decepticons, sent Megatron's forces on a wild goose chase, and Sideswipe and the other Autobots took the opportunity to destroy the Decepticon base. {{storylink|Espionage!!!!!}}

===Ladybird Books continuity===
Sunstreaker and Sideswipe marveled at Spike's explanation of electricity that comes from the sky. {{storylink|Autobots' Lightning Strike}}

===Find Your Fate Junior===
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====Dinobots Strike Back====
In the path where Mirage used a hologram of Optimus Prime to lure the four [[cerebro-shell]]-controlled [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] over the edge of [[Bandit's Bluff]] and into the ocean, Sideswipe was one of the Autobots crewing [[Seaspray (G1)|Seaspray's]] destroyer mode. He helped haul the unconscious quartet aboard for safe transport back to the Ark.

If Optimus Prime chose to immediately attack the Dinobots without a real plan, Sideswipe responded to Prime's order to, "Bring them down fast and hard," by blasting [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], who just wouldn't go down. He yelled to Sunstreaker for help, which he provided with a series of high-energy electron pulses, their combined attack ultimately knocking the Dinobot commander over and dislodging his cerebro-shell. {{storylink|Dinobots Strike Back}}

====Attack of the Insecticons====
Sideswipe was present, yet mostly uninvolved, in a number of possible adventures revolving around the Sun-Pak, a device invented by Sparkplug that would end the Autobots' energy woes. {{storylink|Attack of the Insecticons}}

===Frito-Lay posters===
When the Decepticons threatened [[sherman Dam|Boulder Dam]], Sideswipe rocketed into action! He extended his robots arms and swung them about wildly while still driving in vehicle mode. The Autobots successfully drove off the Decepticons in the end. {{storylink|Battle in the Desert Valley}}
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===Toy pack-in material===
While cruising through a desert, Sideswipe and Jazz crossed paths with the Constructicons! Knowing they ''had'' to be stopped, Sideswipe led the charge against the enemy robots. His "cosmic clash" against Long Haul was subsequently heard around the world! {{storylink|Sweepstakes Offer!}}

===The Official ''Transformers: Generation 2'' Annual===
In the early days of the war, Sideswipe served with the civil defense forces in [[Vos (polity)|Vos]]. He was nearly killed when [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s army cut a swath through the city-state, and vowed revenge against the Decepticons. {{storylink|The Official Transformers: Generation 2 Annual|Sideswipe's ''The Official Transformers: Generation 2 Annual'' profile}}

{{note|This suggests that something similar to "[[State Games]]" occurred in the past of this Annual's [[micro-continuity]], although little elaborated upon.}}

On Earth, Sideswipe participated in an Autobot sting operation against the Decepticons. They tricked the Decepticons into boarding a rigged shuttle on [[Table Mountain]] in [[Africa]] and launched them up into the stratosphere. {{storylink|Day of the Decepticons}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
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Before the war, Sideswipe was a trader who liked to con his customers. {{storylink|Transformers: The Ultimate Guide|The Ultimate Guide}} He was one of the few Autobots to continue operating under that title during the [[Dark Ages]] of Cybertron, after Optimus Prime and Megatron had both disappeared into a prototype space-bridge. {{storylink|Fragmentation (G1)|Fragmentation}} Sideswipe was one of the elite warriors serving under [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] and as such was chosen for the mission that sent him against the newly constructed Decepticon battle station, [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]. Though the Autobots believed they would be able to find the station before it was fully operational, Trypticon revealed himself to already be battle-ready. {{storylink|Devastation}} Despite throwing everything they had at the titan, the Autobots weren't able to even slow it down. Prowl ordered his troops to try and outrun Trypticon, which Sideswipe misinterpreted as meaning they would try to "run it in circles and then pop it one in the exhaust vent." Neither tactic worked in any case, and the Autobots were only spared because Trypticon suddenly received a transmission recalling him to the neutral zones, and broke off from the fight to respond to it. {{storylink|Revelation (The Dark Ages)|Revelation}} Sideswipe and his teammates returned to their headquarters for repairs, where Sideswipe received a communique from [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]], explaining that both [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] and [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] had mysteriously vanished. The cause of these disappearances then made itself apparent, as [[The Fallen]] broke into the [[Autobase]] and abducted [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] from one of its holding cells. {{storylink|Confrontation (issue)|Confrontation}} Once The Fallen's base of operations was uncovered, Sideswipe joined a cross-faction army in rushing it to put an end to the ancient Transformer's scheme. Ultimately, The Fallen was defeated by the power of [[Primus]] himself, and all factions agreed to keep the chamber The Fallen had tried to breach sealed to prevent anyone from further abusing the power held within it. {{storylink|Conflagration}}

Some time later, Megatron returned to Cybertron with an army of [[Air Warrior]]s backing him. He quickly took over the planet, and enslaved the majority of Autobots. Sideswipe was among the many unfortunates captured, and put to work in [[Internment Camp Pi]]. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.2}}

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

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Sideswipe was part of Operation Liberation in 1998, a joint human-Autobot effort to defeat the Earth-bounded Decepticons. At the end it was a success, and the captured Decepticons along with the Autobots and a human crew departed Earth en route to Cybertron in the ''[[Ark II]]''. The ship, however, was sabotaged and exploded upon liftoff.

A few years later, Megatron and other Transformers, including Autobots, were seen causing havoc. It was discovered that [[Lazarus]], a scientist who participated in the ''Ark II'' project, was responsible for the sabotage of the ship and the resurrection of several Transformers under his control via technological tampering. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 1|Prime Directive #1}}

[[Robert Hallo|General Hallo]] of the [[United States military|US military]] contacted [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] to ask him if he could do something to help them reactivate Optimus Prime, whom they had recovered locked in a state of stasis. Spike managed to reactivate Optimus with a portion of the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] that Optimus had given him prior the ill-fated journey of the ''Ark II''. Optimus subsequently went to the Arctic and used the Matrix to reactivate several Transformers, including Sideswipe. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 2|Prime Directive #2}}

[[File:DWPrimeDirective5 SideswipeSunstreaker Devastator.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|We're trying to look dynamic, but all these [[Pat Lee|puffy proportions]] are putting a stop to that.]]
Sideswipe accepted the new task at hand and fought alongside his brother when the Autobots faced the Decepticons at Lazarus' ruined base (punching Starscream in the face for attacking Wheeljack) before Hallo betrayed the Autobots by attempting to destroy both factions with a nuclear weapon. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 3|Prime Directive #3}} The Autobots survived when Megatron's technovirus absorbed the blast, and Sideswipe helped his comrades recover the captive Autobots imprisoned inside the base.

As Jazz's unit worked on Megatron's virus, Sideswipe followed Optimus Prime to [[San Francisco]] for the last battle against Megatron and his Decepticons. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 4|Prime Directive #4}} When [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] was taken down, Sideswipe and Sunstreaker heroically (though foolishly) charged at [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], and they were smashed between the giant Constructicon's palms for their trouble. After Optimus Prime brought Devastator down with a blast to the head, Sideswipe was restrained by the surviving Decepticons. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 5|Prime Directive #5}} However, through [[human]] intervention, Optimus Prime freed his Autobots and the battle was rejoined. Sideswipe tag-teamed with his brother to pummel [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], though the Decepticons eventually escaped when Superion sacrificed his life to save the city from General Hallo's unauthorized nuclear missile launch. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 6|Prime Directive #6}}

''Months later, after Optimus Prime, Megatron, and an assortment of other Transformers and humans vanished in a flash of light from Tokyo, Japan, the world went on high alert. When the U.S. military detected [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] in the Nevada canyons, Sideswipe accompanied a flight of jets in confronting the Decepticon. Their battle led down a tight box canyon, and Sideswipe had some difficulty chasing Starscream while also coordinating with his military wingmen, as he tried to limit the human casualties. Eventually, Sideswipe was led straight into Devastator, who had been hiding in the canyon on Starscream's order. The combined surprise firepower of Starscream's arsenal and a near-pointblank blast from Devastator's solar energy rifle left Sideswipe in several charred pieces. {{storylink|Transformers: Hardwired|Hardwired}}''

''Sideswipe was eventually repaired by [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], and returned to duty just in time to fight in Nevada once more. This time, the Autobots and Decepticons had joined forces against an ambush arranged by the President of the United States, who hoped to rid his country of the Transformers. Sideswipe waded through General [[Michelle Grajkowski]]'s troops, heavily routing her Delta Team, but the [[deconstructionite]] weapons being used by the U.S. Armed Forces were too much of a surprise for the Cybertronians—they were clearly on the losing end of the battle as many of their number fell before the severity of the weaponized nanites became evident. Sideswipe and Prowl helped load the injured Autobots into Prime's trailer as they made their getaway. {{storylink|Transformers: Fusion|Fusion}}''

[[File:G1 Sideswipe Sunstreaker DWissue7.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|Hi, I'm a jock.]]
The Autobots were entrenched against Megatron's forces when agents from the united Cybertron led by Shockwave arrived on Earth. Despite using his pile-drivers to send some of these attackers for a tumble, Sideswipe found himself severely overpowered by the newcomers, along with the rest of the Autobots. He and the others retreated as the Decepticons were taken in as war criminals. Optimus Prime split his forces so that their wounded could be tended to while a small scouting party was sent out to investigate further Shockwave and his followers. Sideswipe was among those who returned to the Ark, where the Autobots discussed whether they could take Shockwave's word at face value. {{storylink|New World Order}} As Prime and many other Autobots traveled back to Cybertron with Shockwave, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] and their crew, Sideswipe and Sunstreaker remained on Earth with several other Autobots under Jazz's command. {{storylink|Brothers' Burden}}

After the end of Shockwave's despotic rule over Cybertron, the Autobots on Cybertron made contact with Sideswipe's crew for an update and promised to send supplies. {{storylink|Generation 1 issue 0|Generation 1 #0}} Unfortunately, Starscream arrived on Earth first, backed up by a small cadre of soldiers. Sideswipe and company managed to stave off an initial attack from the Decepticons, only for Starscream to unleash his trump card on the battlefield: [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]. Sideswipe was deactivated in battle with the combiner, and was left to rust at the bottom of a lake. {{storylink|Night of the Combaticons}} [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]] and [[Bumper (G1)|Bumper]] later dredged him and the others up, only to be taken into custody by [[Earth Defense Command]]. {{storylink|The Omega Effect}} The Autobots were then taken to a secret underground facility by the humans. {{storylink|Atonement}} Jazz, Sideswipe, and Sunstreaker were reactivated to help [[Marissa Faireborn]] and [[EDC Night Force Unit|her team]] in investigating several mysterious disappearances (with extraterrestrial involvement suspected) in small-town America. During their trip out into the field, Sideswipe game the much less experienced [[Bumper (G1)|Bumper]] a hard time for his fretting and worrying, but rushed to the little guy's rescue after he was attacked within the town's movie theater. As he did so, the Autobots found out what they were dealing with was an outbreak of [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]]. {{storylink|Infestation (Dreamwave)|Infestation}} Sideswipe and Sunstreaker wound up in an underground hatching chamber, filled with Insecticon eggs. Wandering about while his brother contemplated the hatchery, Sideswipe came upon some fully-grown Insecticon clones and attacked them... only to inadvertently blind himself by bringing down a wall, allowing light to flood in and overwhelm his night-vision. Though Sunstreaker came to his rescue, the two brother wound up prisoners of the Insecticons nonetheless. Thankfully, Bumper, who had since found his courage, freed Sideswipe and Sunstreaker in time for them to participate in their team's last stand against the enemy swarm. Sideswipe took out Shrapnel in the fight by toppling an entire building atop of him. But the conflict culminated with the Autobots against an enemy they couldn't just beat down: the mind-controlled townspeople. Bumper once more came to his team's rescue by downing Bombshell, disabling his mind-control network over the town, allowing an Autobot victory. {{storylink|Extermination}}

After routing and capturing the Decepticons, Sideswipe and the other Autobots said their goodbyes to their EDC and departed in the ''Orion''. {{storylink|Lost and Found (issue)|Lost and Found}} Afterwards, they joined up with the returning team from Cybertron under Prowl's command, and began construction of [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]]. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}
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===3H comics===
Sideswipe, Sunstreaker, [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]], [[Roulette (Universe)|Roulette]], and [[Shadow Striker (Universe)|Shadow Striker]] returned to the [[technorganic]] [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] after a prolonged journey and were welcomed by the [[Maximal]]s. [[Unicron]] abducted these newly returned Transformers, in addition to many others from different times and universes, to start a final confrontation against [[Primus]]. Sideswipe and Sunstreaker were rebuilt into new forms, {{storylink|Abduction}} corrupted by Unicron's influence, and set against one another in the [[Cauldron]]. Before either brother could land a killing blow, however, the fight was broken up by [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]]. Sideswipe then fought his way out of Unicron alongside many other Transformers rescued by Primal and returned to Cybertron. {{storylink|OTFCC Live-Action Drama}} {{storylink|Escape (Universe)|Escape}}

Back on Cybertron at the [[Oasis Research and Development Facility]], [[Ratchet (Universe)|Ratchet]] tried to remove the [[Unicron virus]] from Sideswipe to no avail. {{storylink|Homecoming (Universe)|Homecoming}}

Some time later, Sideswipe was back in his original body and a member of Optimus Primal's [[Child of Primus|Children of Primus]]. During the final battle with [[Minion of Unicron (Universe)|Minions of Unicron]], Unicron began to dissolve beneath them (as a result of the [[Unicron Singularity]]). Sideswipe grabbed Sunstreaker and used his jetpack to get them into a portal presumably back to their native Cybertron. {{storylink|Revelations Part 2}}

===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
[[File:Sideswipe and Zartan GIJoevsTFs3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3]]
Along with several other Transformers, the dormant Sideswipe was found on the crashed ''Ark'' by [[Cobra]], a human terrorist organization who soon reprogrammed the alien robots to serve them. Sideswipe and Sunstreaker were rebuilt into Cobra [[Stinger (Cobra)|Stingers]] and sent to assault the [[SPS Research Facility]] alongside [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] and his [[Decepticon Mini-Cassette|minions]]. The two brothers didn't succeed in their mission, though, as they were rammed aside by [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] while charging at the building and were eventually ordered to retreat. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 3|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #3}} Wheeljack later freed Sideswipe and the others from Cobra's control, and he helped Sunstreaker and [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] fight back against the similarly freed Decepticons and their former captors. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 5|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #5}}

Two years later, [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]] took control of the Decepticon forces on Cybertron and captured Optimus Prime. Sideswipe joined a team of Autobots led by [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] who were planning on charging in and rescuing their leader as soon as the opportunity came up. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 4|The Art of War #4}} After reinforcements arrived in the form of [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]], the Autobots made their move and attacked Serpent O.R.'s Decepticon army, ultimately defeating it. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 5|The Art of War #5}}

[[File:Prowl and Swideswipe BlackHorizon1.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.5]]
Sideswipe returned to Earth a few months later, where he worked to keep Cybertronian technology from being misused by humans. During one mission to [[Cuba]], he helped stop [[Destro]] from selling [[S.N.A.K.E.]]s to one Mr. [[Calandero]], but failed to capture the arms dealer and returned to the Autobots' base, the ''[[Arc II]]''. When the ship was attacked by the [[Pretender Monster]]s, Sideswipe was the first to fall. {{storylink|Black Horizon, Part 1 of 2}} The crew later received medical attention at the [[Pit (G.I. Joe)|Pit]], where they'd eventually recover from their injures. {{storylink|Black Horizon, Part 2 of 2}}
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===The Beast Within===
Sideswipe participated in a savage battle against the Decepticons. He was ganged-up on by several Constructicons early in the battle. {{storylink|The Beast Within}}
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===''Q-Robo Transformer''===
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===''Hearts of Steel''===
Sideswipe participated in the pursuit of [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]], and partially transformed from artillery boxcar mode to [[robot mode]] in order to shoot down [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]]. He stated, "The name is Sideswipe." {{storylink|Hearts of Steel issue 4|Hearts of Steel #4}}

{{note|For unclear reasons, in the original comic book issue, the Autobot who shoots down Scourge identifies himself as [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]], not Sideswipe. Sideswipe only appears in the trade paperback collection.}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
[[File:SpotlightSideswipe Sideswipe.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|''[[Ryu|SHIN SHORYUKEN!]]'']]
{{main|Sideswipe (G1)/2005 IDW continuity}}
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===''Mini Mayhem!''===
Some jerk in a [[Spider-Man]] outfit led a legion of [[Clone trooper]]s to smash Sideswipe and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]'s [[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]] [[Transformers: Crossovers]] toys. Sideswipe's pleas for him to stop were left unheeded.

Later, Sideswipe was seen waiting in line in anticipation for the [[Transformers (film)|live-action Transformers film]].
{{storylink|Mini Mayhem!}}

===''Henkei! Henkei! Transformers -Visualize-''===
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===''Henkei! Henkei!'' pack-in manga===
[[File:HenkeiVol6-lambor.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|left|You are stupid! You are stupid! And don't forget; you are ''stupid''!]]
Sideswipe was chasing a mysterious plane that had stolen supplies of [[energon]], using his [[Jet pack|rocket pack]] to catch up with it. But the next thing he knew, the plane was gone! The befuddled Sideswipe ran into [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]], who was chasing a truck also charged with energon theft. Just then, the truck arrived before them, revealing itself to be the plane as well. It was the [[Triple Changer]] [[Octane]]! Though Octane tried to attack the two Autobots, Sideswipe blasted the Decepticon and knocked him to the ground. {{storylink|Henkei! Henkei! volume 6|Henkei! Henkei! #6}}
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===''Universe'' cartoon===
When Optimus first discovered the Matrix of Leadership, Sideswipe looked on in amazement as the Autobot leader put the relic inside his chest. Sideswipe was one of the first Autobots to travel to Earth, and took on an alternate form to disguise himself amongst its populace. {{storylink|Action Blast 1}}
{{note|Near the end of Action Blast 1, as the Autobots are taking on their Earth modes, Sideswipe is shown in [[robot mode]] amongst the other Autobots, but not Tracks. When the cartoon cuts back to the Autobots, now in their [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]s, Tracks has inexplicably taken Sideswipe's place in the line-up.}}
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===''United''===
Sideswipe was in attendance for a ceremony commending the Autobot [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]]s and [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]]s after they had retrieved the cure for a deadly nano-virus infecting the Autobots stationed on Earth. {{storylink|The Fierce Fighting on Planet Nebulos}}

===''Kre-O'' cartoon===
[[File:SideswipeKREO-wallpaper.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Note the lack of anything resembling a sword.]]
Sideswipe was in the audience of a tag battle pitting [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] against [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]. {{storylink|Last Bot Standing}}

Sideswipe was also part of a crowd that waited at the finish line of a race between Optimus, Bumblebee and Megatron. He cheered for Bumblebee as he finished the race, though it turned out Optimus had already won the competition. {{storylink|The Big Race}}

During the holiday season, Sideswipe and [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] sneaked a [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] ''Kre-O'' set into [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]'s pile of presents, so Bumblebee could surprise the Decepticon leader. They later went and did the same to [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]. {{storylink|A Gift For Megatron}}
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===''Transformers: All Spark''===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Another Episode, Part 1}} {{storylink|Another Episode, Part 2}} {{storylink|The Fated Rival, Once Again...}} {{storylink|To Earth}} {{storylink|Reunion and Parting}} {{storylink|Plans of the Emperor of Destruction}} {{storylink|Revenge (All Spark)|Revenge}} {{storylink|Ray of Hope}} {{storylink|Great Aspirations}} {{storylink|Conclusion}}}}

===''Kre-O'' online manga===
Sideswipe was supposed to search for the legendary [[Red Bucket]] alongside [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] and [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], only to get himself lost in a forest. By the time he found the bucket, it was empty: the other two had beaten him to it and taken all the blocks home. {{storylink|Treasure Competition! Defeat with Block Power!}} Optimus Prime later borrowed Sideswipe's jetpack without permission, causing him much distress. {{storylink|Two Giant Bases! Everybody Getting Along, Come On, Fight!}}

===''Transformers × Evangelion''===
[[File:Transformers Mode Eva ch 2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
Sideswipe was among the Autobots who boarded [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] and traveled to [[Tokyo-3]] on Earth, {{storylink|Mode "Eva" chapter 1}} where he witnessed the ghost of [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] possess the body of an [[Angel]]. {{storylink|Mode "Eva" chapter 2}} When Optimus Prime scanned [[Evangelion Unit-01]], growing greatly in size in order to take on Starscream, Sideswipe got anxious and asked Prime to confirm that he was feeling alright. Following Starscream's defeat, Sideswipe aided [[Nerv]] staff in renovating Prime's trailer into a mobile base. {{storylink|Mode "Eva" chapter 4}}
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===''Q-Transformers'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Yūichi Nakamura]] (Japanese)}}
{{Charstubfiction|{{storylink|Mystery of a Certain Explorer}} {{storylink|Mystery of Return of Convoy}}}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
In [[Primax 096.0 Beta]] during the Battle for [[Sherman Dam]], [[Mirage (G1)#Ask Vector Prime|Mirage]] and Sideswipe attempted to stop the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]] [[Sandstorm (G2)|Sandstorm]] from escaping with ill-gotten [[energon cube]]s. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/06}}

{{note|Sideswipe's coloration in this universe is based on his unreleased ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' toy. See [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Notes]] for further details.}}

===''War for Cybertron: Siege'' marketing material===
[[File:Siege-Sideswipe-CardArt.jpeg|thumb|upright=1.0]]
Sideswipe wielded a W-10 Photo-Pulser Proton Launcher and a W-5 Gyro Blaster that could mod-lock together to form the RR Gyrofuse Axleswitch Hyper-Blaster. {{storylink|Sideswipe (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|''War for Cybertron: Siege'' Deluxe Class Sideswipe online bio}}
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===''Win If You Dare''===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Transformers: Bumblebee - Go For the Gold|Go for the Gold}} {{storylink|Transformers: Bumblebee - Win If You Dare|Win If You Dare}}}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
Sideswipe was forged after the [[War of the Threefold Spark]]. Joining [[Security Operations]] when he reached maturity, his eagerness to fight rubbed some of the war veterans the wrong way. {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part Two}}

In the wake of [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]]'s murder, [[Barricade (IDW)|Barricade]] and Sideswipe were tracking possible members of [[The Rise]]. {{storylink|The World In Your Eyes Part Three}}

When [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] crashed into Security Operations headquarters, Sideswipe came running, thinking a bomb had gone off. When the veteran revealed the existence of a Rise base beneath the [[Memorial Crater]], [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] told an overeager Sideswipe to open the armory. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Two}} Arriving at the crater with Chromia and [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]], Sideswipe salivated over the weapons he'd brought with him before Chromia dropped down into the base. Left on the surface, Sideswipe chatted up Windblade before [[Flamewar (G1)|Flamewar]] made herself known and one-upped Sideswipe's [[thermal lance]]. Quickly recovering, Sideswipe engaged the Riser in a duel before she took her leave, an act that heralded the base's violent death. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Three}} Retreating to headquarters, Sideswipe was tended to by [[Flatline (G1)|Flatline]] whom he griped to about Flamewar's choice of insult, she'd called him "Slowswipe", with the doctor feeling he should get his priorities straight. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Four}}

When [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] returned to Cybertron, he sent out literally ever Security Operations agent to root out the Rise. Partnered with [[Springer (G1)|Springer]], Sideswipe patrolled the regions around [[Crystal City]] before an alert came in from an [[energon processing station]]. Springer quickly changed to copter mode to reach the crime scene leaving Sideswipe to catch up on the ground, finding Springer having been made a fool of. As the [[Triple Changer]] picked himself up, he told Sideswipe to call in everyone. The duo trailed the group to a [[Titan (group)|Titan]] corpse in the [[Cybertronian Mountains]] but quickly found the aggressors' superior firepower put them at a disadvantage. {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part One}}

When reinforcements arrived, Sideswipe took up a sniping position, being backed up by [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] and [[Strongarm (BWU)|Strongarm]], his lust for violence quickly earning Kup's ire. After [[Javelin]] had been struck, [[Flak (G1)|Flak]] fired a harassment barrage providing cover for Sideswipe who planted explosive charges on one of the Titan's airlocks. While [[Kaskade]] was knocked down, [[Lowload]] recovered quickly, using his drill tank mode to harass Kup and Strongarm. Sideswipe tackled the brute from behind, planting a grenade on him, but the wounded Riser managed to retreat back inside the Titan. Grumbling, Sideswipe requested heavier artillery. {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part Two}}

After the [[Tether]] had collapsed, Sideswipe helped clear debris from the [[A'ovan habitat]] where he requested a transfer into [[Hound (G1)|Hound]]'s new counterterrorism unit only to be shot down. Joining up with [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]'s unit as they prepared for a raid on [[Swindle's]], Sideswipe took up position on a nearby rooftop, Sideswipe tackled [[Storm Cloud (G1)|Storm Cloud]], downing him with his thermal lance and allowing Security Operations to take him into custody. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: Swindle's|Swindle's}}

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Mark Whitten]] (English), [[Mutsuki Iwanaka]] (Japanese)|[[Yuri Tupper]] (Portuguese), [[Jean-Christophe Clément]] (French), [[Sebastian Kluckert]] (German), [[Aitor González]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Miguel Ángel Ruiz]] (Latin-American Spanish)}}

Sideswipe was rendered inactive aboard The Ark, following its journey through the space bridge. He was captured by Doubledealer and his Mercenaries, and was among the Autobots bought to Charr and hauled before Deseeus. Sideswipe was held back with the other Autobots as Optimus was bought alone to face the Quintesson. Sideswipe then aided with the escape from Charr, and left the world aboard The Ark with the other Autobots. {{Storylink|Earthrise Episode 2}}

Sideswipe was among the team of Autobots who accompanied Optimus to Nebulos Station. There, he aided in the fight against Scorponok. {{Storylink|Earthrise Episode 3}}. Sideswipe helped fight against Scorponok until the arrival of the Decepticons. Sideswipe, alongside his fellow Autobots, made their escape while Scorponok was preoccupied by the Decepticons. {{Storylink|Earthrise Episode 4}}

===''Transformers vs. The Terminator''===
One of the Autobots aboard the ''Ark'', the ship's crash and the Decepticons' ransacking of the ship upon reactivation had left Sideswipe in deep stasis. He was eventually moved to the medical bay for repairs but this only wound up placing him at ground zero of one of the duplicitous [[T-800]]'s pilfered bombs. {{storylink|Enemy of My Enemy Part Three}}

==Commercial appearances==
Sideswipe appeared in many [[commercial]]s. The following had original footage of Sideswipe:
*The very first Transformers animation, advertising the Marvel comic book. He drove out of a base alongside Jazz and Prowl; the three arrived at a power plant and counter-attacked the Decepticons. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#The Transformers #1|''The Transformers'' #1 commercial}}
*Sideswipe, Jazz, and Prowl encountered Starscream, Thundercracker, and Skywarp in the middle of a desert. The two groups scuffled briefly. This was a toy commercial for all six of the featured characters. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Decepticon jets & Autobot cars|Decepticon jets & Autobot cars commercial}}
*Footage from the previous two commercials was spliced in with new footage of Jazz, Sideswipe, and Prowl charging into battle alongside Optimus Prime in a commercial advertising toys for both Optimus and Megatron. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Optimus Prime and Megatron|Optimus Prime and Megatron commercial}}
*Prowl, Jazz, and Sideswipe are once more seen together, this time storming the Decepticon base. But unknown to them, the inconspicuous micro-cassette recorder is the Decepticon communications officer, Soundwave! As soon as the Autobots are past him, Soundwave transforms and sics Laserbeak on them. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Soundwave|Soundwave commercial}}
*Sideswipe helped fend off [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] alongside his fellow Autobots. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Triple Changers and Perceptor|Triple Changers and Perceptor commercial}}
*Sideswipe was briefly seen driving alongside Jazz through a roller coaster city highway. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 2#Jets and cars|Generation 2 jets and cars commercial}}

==Games==
===Adventure Game: Defeat the Decepticons===
When Optimus embarked on his mission to rescue the Autobots' [[Mini Vehicle|Minicar]] troops from the Decepticons, Sidswipe could come to Optimus Prime's aid, helping him move around the Decepticons' maze-like base. {{storylink|Adventure Game: Defeat the Decepticons|Adventure Game: Defeat the Decepticons packaging blurb and game}}

===''The Transformers'' (PS2)===
{{Note|Sideswipe is a non-playable character. He appears among the legion of Autobot duplicates in the Decepticon campaign.}}
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===''Transformers G1: Awakening''===
[[File:Gluawakening sideswipe.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.85]]
Sideswipe was among the Autobots who left [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] aboard the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]], and spent four million years in stasis after it was shot down over Earth by the Decepticons. As one of the more badly damaged Autobots, Sideswipe was stored in [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] until the Autobots could gather enough energon to revive him. He was eventually revived in time to take part in the final assault on the Decepticons' Cybertron fortress to free the many enslaved Autobots. {{storylink|Transformers G1: Awakening}}
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===''Kreon Chaos''===
Sideswipe joined his fellow Autobots after they had managed to retrieve the Optimus Prime Kre-O kit parts from within Decepticon headquarters, and assembled it into a colossal Optimus Prime. The group then went out and used some Decepticons as target practice. {{storylink|Kreon Chaos}}
{{charstubgame|"Earth" and "Moon" stages}}

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===''Transformers Legends''===
Sideswipe was among the Autobots who thwarted Starscream's plan to destroy Earth, saving the planet by firing the [[Exponential Generator]] into orbit. {{storylink|Countdown to Extinction (Legends)|Countdown to Extinction}} Sideswipe was the first of the Autobots to coat themselves in [[Electrum]] after finding a Golden Lagoon. {{storylink|The Golden Lagoon (Legends)|The Golden Lagoon}} He was in charge of a [[Sun-Farming facility]] which [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]'s group decided to attack. Alerted, Sideswipe had the other Autobots hang back so that they could ambush the enemy, however the gambit ultimately failed. Sideswipe and his men were forced to abandon the facility, leaving it in Decepticon hands. {{storylink|Revelation (Legends)|Revalation}}

After the Decepticons succeeded in driving the Autobots off Earth, the badly-damaged Optimus and his men sought refuge on Cybertron. Optimus eventually recovered, and as they prepared a ship to return to Earth, Sideswipe and his team defended it against the [[Insecticon swarm]]. The Autobots eventually reached Earth and retook it from the Decepticons. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron (Legends)|All Hail Megatron}}

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

===''Transformers: Devastation''===
{{voiceactor|[[Michael Bell]]}}
Sideswipe had by far the fastest vehicle mode among the Autobots under Optimus's command. His fighting style was oriented toward melee combat over ranged. His overdrive ability let him dash forward with temporary invulnerability, while his ultimate attack allowed him to use his shoulder-mounted rocket launcher for a short time to attack enemies. He possessed two unique weapons- "Sideswipe's Swords" and a Flaregun that functioned as a short-range flamethrower. Like his fellow Autobot Bumblebee, he wasn't strong enough to use heavy weapons such as most missile and grenade launchers available to the Autobots.

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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:SideswipeEarthWars.jpg|thumb|upright=1.75|Aww, no Jetpack? And I look like my brother too? And you got my animation model wrong?]]

Sideswipe came to earth after a scouting mission of a mysterious base that had [[Viper|weird drones]] stationed around the base.
Sideswipe had to avoid line fire and keep a cold trail after Viper came after him. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars/Events|Operation Snakebite}}

Sideswipe eventually made it to the Autobot outpost, and his brother [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] greeted him with open arms.

*'''Class''': Warrior
*'''Lowest Star Rating''': 2 Star
*'''Weapons''': Sideswipe uses a standard issue laser rifle to blast targets, and then closes in and smashes it with his fists.
*'''Ability: Shattering Charge''' - Rush into battle spreading Glass Gas along the way. All affected buildings take more damage for 7 seconds (Level 1)
**'''Cost:''' 4 ability Points +3 for reuses.

[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:sideswipe Sideswipe at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]

===''Transformers Online'' (2017 video game)===
Sideswipe thought Sunstreaker was the strongest Autobot on the battlefield, as the latter's performance was cold-blooded, ruthless, and merciless. {{storylink|Transformers Online (2017 video game)|Transformers Online}} <ref>[http://tfol.qq.com/act/a20160726data/hero10.shtml Sunstreaker on the Transformers Online website]</ref>

===''Transformers: Forged to Fight''===
[[File:Sideswipe-Forged-to-Fight.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Man, I'm good!"]]
Sideswipe was one of the Autobots pulled from [[The Transformers (franchise)|his universe]] by the [[Quintesson]]s and forced to fight. He eventually joins the [[You|Commander]]. There are at least a few of him running around! {{storylink|Transformers: Forged to Fight}}

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===''Transformers: Bumblebee Overdrive''===
Sideswipe took part in a series of attacks against multiple Decepticon bases, destroying them and defeating all enemies in the process. {{storylink|Transformers: Bumblebee Overdrive}}
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==Toys==
{{main|Sideswipe (G1)/toys}}

==Merchandise==
{{main|Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Merchandise}}

==Notes==
[[File: G1toon_sideswipes_pistons.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.75|I wanna bee-heee... your jackhammer!]]
*Sideswipe's ''[[The Transformers Universe]]'' bio text describes features of Sunstreaker's toy, leading many to believe Sideswipe's original toy was supposed to be created from Sunstreaker's mold and vice-versa, with the colors swapped between the molds. The ''[[Diaclone]]'' Sunstreaker toy was available in [[Spin-Out (G1)|red]]<ref>[http://diaclone.net/orid/dia036/index.html "Countach-LP500S/Super Tuning" at Diaclone.net (Japanese site)]</ref> and [[Cordon|police]]<ref>[http://diaclone.net/orid/dia038/index.html "Countach-LP500S/Super Tuning Policecar Type" at Diaclone.net (Japanese site)]</ref> versions, but not yellow (hence the red shoulder stickers on an otherwise yellow car). The mold used for Sideswipe, on the other hand, was released in ''Diaclone'' in [[Deep Cover|police]], [[Tigertrack|yellow]], and red decos.<ref>[http://diaclone.net/orid/dia050/index.html " New Countach-LP500S" at Diaclone.net (Japanese site)]</ref>
*Sideswipe's piston arms (apparently derived from the fist-missiles of the Sunstreaker toy) didn't have a model sheet drawn up for them, so every time they appeared in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 cartoon]], they looked different (as illustrated at right). First, in "[[S.O.S. Dinobots]]," they were immobile stumps; then, in "[[A Plague of Insecticons]]," they appeared as broad and flat and operated by pumping back and forth, only to change shape between scenes, being replaced with long, tubular constructs; and for their final appearance in "[[Dinobot Island, Part 2]]", they resembled the tip of a pneumatic drill. Sideswipe uses a hand-held jackhammer in "[[Fire on the Mountain (episode)|Fire on the Mountain]]," apparently the result of the animators misinterpreting the script's direction for him to use his piston arms.
**Most of these designs have been realized in toy form: the first "A Plague of Insecticons" design came with ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Sideswipe; the "Dinobot Island" design was an Amazon-exclusive accessory for the ''Masterpiece'' toy; and the "S.O.S. Dinobots" design came with ''Masterpiece'' [[Clampdown (G1)|Clampdown]].
*Sideswipe's Japanese name, "Lambor" (ランボル) is derived from the name of his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]], a Lamborghini (ランボルギーニ). It may also be a word play on the Japanese word "ranbō" (乱暴), which means "reckless, violent, rough". Wouldn't be the [[Autorooper|last]] [[Nine Great Demon Generals|time]] Takara's done such [[Romanization|word puns]].
*According to a [[story page]] in the October 1985 issue of ''[[TV Magazine]]'', Sideswipe and [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] are brothers, with Sideswipe being slightly older than Red Alert. This connection may have been invented because, aside from Sideswipe and Red Alert sharing the same mold, Sunstreaker was not sold in the Japanese market outside of a special "versus" set with [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] and [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]]. However, the familial dynamic between Sideswipe and Sunstreaker was '''not''' changed in the Japanese dub of the original ''Transformers'' cartoon, leading some Japanese fans to consider the three Lamborghini characters as triplets.
*Sideswipe has the dubious distinction of being the only one of the European Autobot Classic Heroes range not to feature in Marvel UK's [[Earthforce]] stories, not even making a late appearance like fellow 1991 addition Tracks.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Lambor''' (ランボル ''Ranboru''), '''Sideswipe''' (サイドスワイプ ''Saidosuwaipu'')
*''Cantonese:'' '''Swipe''' (斯韋伯 ''Si Wai Baak'')
*''Czech:'' '''Stěrač'''
*''French:'' '''Frérot''' (Canada, "Bro")
*''Hebrew:'' '''Métsóded''' (מצודד, "Sidler")
*''Hungarian:'' '''Csatár''' ("Striker")
*''Italian:'' '''Freccia''' ("Arrow")
*''Mandarin:'' '''Cèsǎo''' (Taiwan, 側掃, "Side Swipe"), '''Héngpào''' (China, 横炮, "Horizontal Cannon")
*''Portuguese:'' '''Esgalhador''' (Portugal comic), '''Surrupio''' (Brazil comic)
*''Russian:'' '''Apperkot''' (Апперкот, "Uppercut")
*''Ukrainian:'' '''Krutobiy''' (Крутобій, "Toughpuncher")

==References==
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Arcee (G1)

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:''Arcee is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:ArceeG1-2010storypage.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|These aren't high heels, they just forgot to finish building my feet.]]
Most make the mistake of noticing only '''Arcee'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Female Transformer|gender]], but these first impressions are quickly expanded upon. Arcee is a merciless and deadly warrior who's an expert in hand-to-hand combat and one of the best sharpshooters on record. The reason for her ferocity is how much she cares for her fellow Autobots and especially the [[human]]s they protect. She knows how fragile her organic companions are, and she's equally aware of the evils the [[Decepticon]]s are capable of. Peers such as [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] and [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] may be more durable than the humans, but she no less fights to defend them as well. They get in plenty of trouble, so someone has to be the level-headed one. (Some believe Arcee has a [[Transformer romance|romantic]] attraction to either of those two, but that depends on who and when you ask.)

If concern for her friends is her strength, it's regrettably also her weakness. If anything would happen to, say, [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]], she might just completely lose it. And she may be quick, but she's not very strong.

She's also [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]]'s "[[Relatives|great-aunt]]".

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
[[File:ArceeTFMovie.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
{{main|Arcee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity}}
A close associate of [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] and [[Springer (G1)|Springer]], Arcee fought in both the [[Battle of Autobot City]] and the [[Unicron War]] in 2005. Following that, she continued working closely with Rodimus Prime as one of his primary warriors. In 2006, she binary bonded with [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]] to save his life, becoming a Headmaster.

In a splinter timeline, Arcee was a member of the [[Female Autobots]] and fought in the resistance against the Decepticons on Cybertron while Optimus Prime's crew lay dormant on Earth. In 2011, Arcee had not become a Headmaster in this timeline, instead becoming a ''secretary'' for Fortress Maximus.
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===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel UK future timelines====
{{note|The movie adaptation, originally published by Marvel US, is in italics}}
[[File:Arceeprimesrib.jpg|left|upright=1.66|thumb|They're not men, Arcee. Transformers have no gender. We've been over this!]]
Arcee was constructed by the Autobots in an alternate future [[1995]] as a good-will attempt to placate [[Feminist mob|angry feminists]] who thought that they were "sexist" for having no women in their group. After trying multiple times to explain that Autobots, being robots, had no gender, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] surrendered and ordered the creation of a new Autobot who would meet the humans' demands for sexual equality. However, when Arcee was unveiled at a public ceremony, her pink, skinny and curvaceous form enraged the very audience Prime intended to placate. [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]], [[Horri-Bull]], [[Fangry (G1)|Fangry]] and [[Squeezeplay (G1)|Squeezeplay]] immediately attacked, looking to crush the "secret weapon" that was promised. Prime warned Arcee to stay back, lest she get hurt in battle, but the female Autobot, rightfully annoyed at the Autobots' lack of faith in her equal ability, singlehandedly forced the Decepticons into a retreat. [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Hot Rod]] thought that was pretty hot. The feminists were enraged beyond words. {{storylink|Prime's Rib!}}

Arcee was present at the opening of [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] in [[2004]] when a group of Decepticons led by Shockwave launched an attack, hoping to permanently ruin Autobot-human relations by assassinating several diplomats present. She helped shield the diplomats from harm until Hot Rod drove the attackers away. {{storylink|Aspects of Evil!}}

[[File:Springer arcee the planet eater.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2]]
''Arcee was present when the Decepticons launched a major offensive against Autobot City in the year [[2005]]. She and Springer transformed the outpost into its defensive mode, but the Decepticons nonetheless managed to breach its walls. Megatron and his troops were eventually driven away, but at a steep cost: Optimus had been fatally wounded in battle against his nemesis. Arcee afterwards stood in solemn silence as Optimus passed on the Matrix of Leadership to Ultra Magnus before expiring on his death bed.'' {{storylink|The Planet-Eater!}}

''After a brief respite, Arcee and the other Earthbound Autobots received dire news from [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Bumblebee]]; a monster planet, [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]], was advancing menacingly towards Cybertron. Daniel, at the time perched on Arcee's shoulder, was especially worried about what would happen to his father should Unicron attack. There was little time to contemplate the situation however, as the Autobots were then assaulted by a new enemy: [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]. The Autobots were forced to split up into two groups and blast off aboard a couple of shuttles in their attempt to escape him, but Galvatron remained in pursuit. In a last-ditch effort to lose the Decepticon, Magnus ordered an emergency separation of the shuttle. After Galvatron destroyed the jettisoned portion of the vessel (and declared the Matrix destroyed), Arcee's group landed their craft on the [[Junkion (planet)|Planet of Junk]] for repairs.'' {{storylink|Judgment Day!}}

[[File:Arcee daniel the final battle.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.8]]
''When Daniel asked to be allowed to help with the repairs, Arcee brought out one of his father's [[Exosuit]]s from storage, and helped the boy put it on. Though Daniel had trouble with the suit's workings, Arcee assured him that he was doing well for his first time operating it. The Autobots barely managed to get any work done before Galvatron tracked them down again. Ultra Magnus was torn to pieces in the ensuing battle, and Galvatron took off with the Matrix of Leadership in hand. Arcee and her teammates gathered to look over Ultra Magnus afterwards, only for the hostile Junkions to then spring forth! Thankfully, another ship carrying Hot Rod and several other Autobots arrived, and managed to talk peace with [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]], leader of the Junkions. Wreck-Gar's troops rebuilt Ultra Magnus, and everyone on Junk readied for a confrontation against Unicron. This clash ended with the Autobots' ship spearing through the titan's eye. Arcee and the others were separated from Hot Rod within Unicron, but her group found Spike, Bumblebee, and Jazz. They were soon rejoined by Hot Rod, but in his absence he had reacquired the Matrix of Leadership, which had both upgraded him into "Rodimus Prime" and begun a chain reaction inside Unicron, culminating in his destruction! With Unicron's threat now dealt with, the Autobots gathered around Rodimus Prime, who announced that this day would mark a new chapter in Cybertronian history, one that would hopefully contain much peace and happiness.'' {{storylink|The Final Battle!}}

[[File:Arceehotrodspacepirates.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Y'know, Arcee, if you'd stop running pigeon-toed, maybe we'd be out of here by now.]]
Though they had been quite friendly beforehand, Arcee and Hot Rod began to drift apart after his ascension to Prime status in [[2006]]. She remained stationed at Autobot City on Earth, but grew bored by her duties. One day in [[2008]], she decided to be a bit adventurous, rationalizing that ditching her duties and returning before anyone noticed wouldn't amount to any harm. After a quick drive through the countryside, she returned to base to find it under siege by the [[Quintesson]]s. Arcee was accosted, wounded, and strategically placed as bait so that Rodimus would see her upon investigating the attack on the outpost. Sure enough, when he spotting her, Rodimus rushed to his "childhood" friend's aid. When he tried to use the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] to heal her, Arcee tried to warn her leader of the set-up, but the trap had already been sprung; the Quintessons stole the Matrix and Rodimus Prime reverted to Hot Rod. Despite her injuries, Arcee was soon back on her feet and assisting Hot Rod in a last-ditch effort to thwart the invaders' plans. While she, and a few cassette-Transformers the Quintessons had overlooked, distracted the enemy army, Hot Rod awakened [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]], leading to the devastation of the Quintesson fleet. Arcee witnessed Hot Rod retrieve the Matrix from the Quintesson who had swiped it, [[Ghyrik]], after defeating him through trickery. Seeing him hold his own without the Matrix's power renewed Arcee's wavering faith in her commander. {{storylink|Space Pirates!}}

In [[2009]], Arcee tracked down [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] and the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]] on Earth, where they were planning to use a laser bore to leech energy right from the [[Earth's core|planet's core]]. Joining a small Autobot detachment, they destroyed the drill and returned to Autobot City to face the greater threat: a [[Time rift|timestorm]] that threatened 20 years of history with destruction. As [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] had spent months back in the 20th century, the universe was unraveling from the anomaly.

[[File:TimeWars3-ArceeDinobots.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66|Dinobots 1, Chivalry 0]]
Arcee, Rodimus and several other Autobots traveled back in time to [[1989]] in order to retrieve the Decepticon villain. Unfortunately, the Autobots of that day mistook them for imposters and tried to kill them. Arcee was nearly mauled to death by the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] before [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Goldbug]] explained that they were actually travelers from the future. Even more unfortunately, Galvatron had acquired some allies in the past: Scourge, [[Ravage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ravage]], and the mighty [[Straxus (G1)|Megatron]]. She joined [[Kup (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Kup]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]] in trying to triple-team Megatron, but was only swatted aside like a bothersome insect. Arcee survived, however, and managed to take a few cheap shots at Galvatron later on in the fight. Eventually, the timestorm asserted itself on the battle, and consumed Galvatron utterly, ending the temporal distortion. {{storylink|Time Wars}}

Arcee and the Autobots returned to their time only to find it had reset so Galvatron never time-jumped and had instead conquered Cybertron. Arcee and the returnees adjusted as best they could, but the odds were hopelessly against them. The resistance on Cybertron ended when Galvatron and his men ransacked a resistance station, killing [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] and the other Autobots present. Galvatron mutilated the corpses to drive Rodimus Prime into a killing frenzy, hoping to corrupt the Matrix itself through its host. As she felt fire in the depths of her soul, Arcee managed to talk Rodimus down, reminding him of the true values of an Autobot leader; compassion and mercy. Despite this moral victory, the Autobots' resistance movement was quickly crushed, and they were forced to leave their homeworld. {{storylink|Aspects of Evil!}} Arcee joined a hundreds-strong Autobot team in fleeing to Earth to regroup. {{storylink|The Void! (UK)|The Void}} When the Matrix-imprisoned [[Unicron]] possessed Rodimus and disabled the ship's retro-rockets, Kup had Arcee make her way to the damaged systems through the ship's air ducts. She successfully reached the sabotaged machinery and repaired them, but by that time a crash-landing had become inevitable. After the Autobots' ship made landfall, their possessed leader began advancing on them, vowing to tear them apart for their interference. {{storylink|Edge of Impact}} Arcee showed a more ruthless side in being the only one of the Autobots to advocate using lethal force on him. Kup was more hesitant in doing so, but eventually agreed with Arcee that Unicron had to be stopped, even at the expense of Rodimus's life. {{storylink|Shadow of Evil}} Kup changed his mind when Unicron's assault came to an abrupt end; Rodimus was fighting back, distracting Unicron from the goings-on in the physical realm. The dark god regained control briefly, killing [[Strafe (G1)|Strafe]] in the process, and Arcee declared that Unicron had been "faking it" to lure them into a false sense of security. But Kup suspected otherwise, and tackled down Rodimus to rip the Matrix out of his chest compartment. Though this released Rodimus from Unicron's control, it did not eliminate his threat; Rodimus declared that one day, he would have to venture back within the Matrix to confront Unicron again. {{storylink|White Fire}} As Unicron would go on to possess Rodimus again and devastate Cybertron in [[2010]]—an event she witnessed—Arcee's ruthless attitude appeared to have been the right one all along. Yes, Rodimus Prime managed to contain Unicron again, but at what price...? {{storylink|Aspects of Evil!}}

====''Regeneration One''====
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Hot Rod, sent on a journey through time and space via [[Primus]], was sent to Junkion, and came across the deceased crew of an Autobot shuttle. One of the victims was Arcee. {{storylink|Less Than Zero}}

{{note|Her only other appearances in the Marvel U.S. comics were in their [[Transformers: The Movie (Marvel comic)|Transformers: The Movie]] adaptation, and a profile in issue #4 of ''[[The Transformers Universe|Transformers Universe]]''. All stuff out-of-continuity with the US storyline.}}

===Sticker Adventures books===
Arcee was part of the crew of an Autobot ship that was studying the Universe. She asked Springer to make note of a specific star. After being hit by meteors, they were forced to make landfall on the nearby Junk planet. There, she helped Springer and Perceptor fix the ship, until the native Junkions attacked them. The fighting stopped when Kup arrived on-world, and used the universal greeting to calm down the Junkions. Now friends, the Junkions and the Autobots worked together to fix the damaged ship. Arcee and the Autobots then blasted off and went on their way. {{storylink|Battle on the Junk Planet}}

===''Big Looker Storybook'' continuity===
[[File:Wildboyofquintessonbattle.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Look, Dinobots, do you get along with Arcee or not?]]
Kup led Hot Rod, Arcee, and the Dinobots on a special mission to take supplies from Earth to a space station on Cybertron's second moon. Despite Kup's warnings, the Dinobots loaded too many supplies onto the ship, and the ship crashed on a planet. Everyone landed safely, but Kup recognized the place. It was the planet [[Quintessa (planet)|Quintesson]]! They were interrupted by a tribal scream and a flurry of firestones. However, the boy who made his presence known was not aiming at them, but at the Quintessons behind them. The boy's name was [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]], and he had been abandoned on the planet when his ship crashed there earlier.

Wheelie led them through the jungle, battling Quintessons along the way, until they reached Wheelie's crashed ship. Hot Rod was able to fix it, and everyone left the planet Quintesson, Wheelie included! {{storylink|The Story of Wheelie, the Wild Boy of Quintesson}}

===Coloring books===
Arcee didn't get a seat during a meeting and later shot at Decepticons. {{storylink|The Lost Treasure of Cybertron}}

===''Beast Wars'' cartoon continuity===
====''Beast Wars'' cartoon====
After digging his way out from underneath a sudden rockslide caused by an unexpected energy surge from a damaged [[stasis pod]], Rattrap demanded to know what in the name of his [[Relatives|great aunt]] Arcee was going on. {{storylink|Transmutate (episode)|Transmutate}}

====3H comics====
{{note|The following takes place during the [[Beast Era]], specifically its cartoon continuity, which took from both the original cartoon and the Marvel Comics. However, these stories seem to be written to be specifically taking place solely after the events of the original cartoon.}}

{{bigquote|I liked her better when she had that kid in her head.|[[Devcon (G1)|Devcon]]|"[[Betrayal]]"}}

[[File:Arceedeparturemourns.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Gothy 'cuz all her toys get canceled.]]
During a battle against a horde of killer [[Nightbird (G1)|Nightbirds]], [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] and [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel]] (now an adult) sacrificed their lives to end the threat. The death of Daniel took a serious toll on Arcee, who became reclusive, preferring to sit alone with images of her former [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster partner]]. Over time, she slipped away from her friends entirely, disappearing within [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. After an unspecified event, she took on the form of a techno-organic spider, and learned the skills of both [[Crystalocution]] and the previously lost art of [[Tekkaido]]. She strongly believed that she had premonitions of her friends' deaths before they would happen, and this knowledge had driven her insane. She hid herself away, hoping to spare herself the pain of experiencing this phenomenon.

[[File:Arceedeparturespider.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Don't underestimate me, I'm more than just a pretty fa— well, just don't underestimate me, okay?]]
Hundreds of [[Units of time|stellar cycle]]s later, when [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]] returned from [[Earth]]'s past and conquered Cybertron with his army of [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicons]], Arcee's solitude spared her from the onslaught. [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]], now known simply as Rodimus, had helped form a new team of [[Wrecker]]s and wished to enlist Arcee. But Arcee rejected his offer as she was still too embittered by her experience, though she was touched by the Wrecker [[Fractyl]]'s words. Rodimus's Wreckers were followed by Megatron's new Vehicon generals, [[Quake (G1)|Quake]] and [[Blastcharge (BM)|Blastcharge]], causing a battle that resulted in Fractyl's near-death. Refusing to lose another, Arcee used her spark to save Fractyl, also reformatting him into a Transmetal body. Arcee agreed to depart with the rest of the Wreckers, and she and Fractyl assisted them in defeating a vast Vehicon army in order to reach an old [[Autobot shuttle]]. {{storylink|Departure}}

But the Autobot bounty hunter [[Devcon (G1)|Devcon]] had snuck aboard their ship and attacked some of their group. Arcee and the others raced to the rescue, and Arcee was quickly felled by Devcon, despite his new, smaller Vehicon body. After things were sorted out, Arcee tended to Fractyl, whose new Transmetal form was wildly unstable. At Arcee's insistence, [[Apelinq (BM)|Apelinq]] created a crude medical bot, [[CatSCAN]], to assist Fractyl's recovery. Arcee was oddly unable to foresee the deaths of [[Spittor (BW)|Spittor]] and [[Sonar (BW)|Sonar]], a result of a yet-unknown saboteur amongst their ranks, as she happily watched CatSCAN discover himself while working on Fractyl. Their ship set down on their [[Oracle (BM)|Oracle]]-given destination, the remote planet of [[Akalo|Archa Nine]]. Arcee stayed behind with a few others to repair damage to their ship by their mysterious saboteur, who turned out to be fellow Wrecker [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]]. Cyclonus stole the [[Divine Light]], the artifact the Wreckers were searching for, and returned to his true master, [[Cryotek (Universe)|Cryotek]]. {{storylink|Betrayal}}

[[File:Arceedisclosure.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|Just like old times, but smaller.]]
Arcee blamed herself, as she hadn't been able to foresee death since she saved Fractyl. Demoralized, Arcee and the Wreckers left Archa Nine and headed to another planet at the insistence of their divinely-inspired leader, [[Primal Prime]]. They landed on a small icy planet, and a small scout team, including Arcee, was sent to investigate. After searching for hours, they stumbled upon [[Al-Badur]], a [[Quintesson]] scientist. Arcee immediately readied her weapon, as she and Rodimus had had enough of the Quintessons for several lifetimes, but Primal Prime asked her to lower them. Al-Badur was a somewhat welcome source of information regarding their quest, and before they could leave the planet with him, they were under attack by a horde of [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticons]] sent by Cryotek. Arcee and Rodimus quietly bonded as they battled the Sharkticons; it was just like old times. Slowly but surely, Arcee's demeanor had lightened. After the Sharkticons were defeated, Al-Badur explained their problem. The Divine Light was an ancient Quintesson piece of technology that allowed them to tap directly into the power of [[Primus]], and now Cryotek had it! {{storylink|Disclosure}}

But when they returned to Cybertron, it had changed during their absence into a [[technorganic]] paradise by the [[Great Transformation]]. Quintessons had seized the opportunity to invade the planet, but Primal Prime assured Arcee and the others that Cryotek was their only concern. Primal Prime, Apelinq, [[Ramulus]] and [[Tigatron]] left them to find Cryotek, leaving Arcee and the others to take their injured to safety before joining the counterattack forces on the ground. Instead, their shuttle took heavy damage and was descending in a ball of fire and smoke. Arcee, grabbing Fractyl's body and what life support she could, abandoned ship with the rest. Disregarding Primal Prime's orders, Arcee suggested they find Cryotek and help the other Wreckers defeat him. Descending into the layers of Cybertron, they met [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]], who joined them on their journey.

Finding the battleground between Cryotek and [[Sentinel Maximus]] (the combined form of Apelinq and Primal Prime, newly merged by Primus), Arcee reluctantly set aside Fractyl and his life support to join the fight. She helped Devcon defeat Cryotek's mutated pet [[Chro]], using her weblines to hold the monster still so the bounty hunter could shoot at it. But Cyclonus and Rodimus had disappeared beneath some rubble, so Arcee, Fractyl (who had been magically repaired by Tigatron expending all of his [[Vok]] powers) and the others went digging for him... and instead found [[Botanica (BM)|Botanica]], [[Nightscream (BM)|Nightscream]]... and Arcee's nephew, [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]]. They avoided each other's glance awkwardly.

They found Rodimus, but he was in rough shape, having fought nearly to the death with Cyclonus. Arcee and the others agreed to follow Al-Badur's instruction in defeating Cryotek, and helped direct the battle between Sentinel Maximus and Cryotek to a chamber deep within Cybertron. Arcee asked Fractyl to keep on Rodimus, who was extremely weak. Their group arrived in the desired chamber, but Arcee had a bad feeling about the place. It seemed familiar. She recognized it too late. It was a Quintesson banishment chamber, and Al-Badur had activated the containment shield within, locking Sentinel Maximus, Cryotek, and himself inside a forcefield bubble that fed into a strongly gravitational portal into nothingness. To Arcee's initial horror, despite her pleas, Rodimus stood up to deal with the situation. She knew that his next action would kill him in his weakened state, but after his assurances, she resigned herself to the outcome. Rodimus and Cheetor, both [[Matrix Templar]]s, used their skills to drain Cryotek of his Primus-stolen powers. As expected, this was too much for Arcee's long-time friend, and though they succeeded in saving Cybertron, Rodimus was dead.

But death isn't an ending, she realized. It was just another change. "And change is what we do." Arcee and Fractyl gathered his body to take it to a secret burial ground that Arcee knew of. She promised that this time, she wouldn't disappear forever. {{storylink|Wreckers: Finale Part II}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
Before the war, Arcee worked in a hazardous materials treatment plant. {{storylink|Transformers: The Ultimate Guide}} She became a member of [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]]'s underground rebellion team headquartered in the [[Wastelands]] during the reign of [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]. She was regarded as one of the team's odd ones along with [[Gnaw (G1)|Gnaw]], though neither were unappreciated. Both [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] and Hot Rod quickly fell in love with her. {{storylink|Passive Aggression}} What no one knew, however, was that Arcee was a sleeper agent of the [[Quintesson]]s and a member of [[Female Autobots|their elite warriors]]. Her task was to keep an eye on the proceedings of the war, particularly Autobot activity, and both the location of the [[Matrix of Leadership]] and any Transformers with an affinity for the object. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}} As such, Arcee was delighted when [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] was brought to the rebels' base, much to Hot Rod's misguided annoyance. {{storylink|Passive Aggression}} Since the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] were making a mess in [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] at the time, Shockwave unleashed the [[Guardian robot|Omega Sentinels]] on the polity, forcing the rebels to make their final stance against him immediately. Arcee ended up teamed-up with [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] and [[Kup (G1)|Kup]]—a situation that bugged Hot Rod because he couldn't keep an eye on her. Halfway the battle, Arcee witnessed [[Shockwave's Tower]] shooting a beam of sorts to an [[Unicron|unknown destination]]. {{storylink|Countdown to Extinction (issue)|Countdown to Extinction}} Shortly after, she also witnessed the Decepticon hijack of [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]], but even with these setbacks the Autobots won and reclaimed Iacon. {{storylink|Revelation (War and Peace)|Revelation}}

[[File:LostandFound Arcee friends.jpg|upright=1.4|right|thumb|"I'm glad you said that. I'll invite [[Female Autobots|them]] over [[Unreleased Dreamwave issues#Generation One|right away]]."]]
The Autobots set up a new [[Autobase]] in Iacon, where Springer and Hot Rod made use of the relative peace time to win Arcee's affection. Hot Rod had a date of sorts with Arcee to help prepare and watch the shuttle that would send a group of Autobots to [[Earth]] take off, but only after he'd be done training. Springer jumped onto the opportunity and offered to go with Arcee while Hot Rod was busy. She accepted, much to Hot Rod's annoyance. At Landing Platform A, after they were done loading baggage, Arcee was lost in thoughts, of which a few she shared with Springer when he asked what was on her mind: she wasn't sure of her purpose in life and if she belonged on Cybertron. Springer assured her she belonged with her friends.

Over at [[Quintessa (planet)|Quintessa]], Arcee's masters observed the proceedings on Cybertron with glee, noting that not only had they found another Transformer with an affinity for the Matrix in Hot Rod, but that their own agent Arcee would work perfectly as a key to break his will. {{storylink|Lost and Found (issue)|Lost and Found}} The Quintessons' plans would even be able to be executed well ahead of time by the Autobots' next move. Arcee was selected to leave with Kup, Springer, and the Dinobots to set up a new moonbase, while Hot Rod was selected for guard duty at Autobase with only Gnaw and [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] to assist him. Arcee's report on this situation got the Quintessons to send in her colleagues for both Hot Rod and the Matrix. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}

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In the shuttle taking them all to one of Cybertron's moons, Arcee witnessed an amusing conversation between Kup and [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]]. Her attention was soon drawn back to the view outside though, where an [[Quintesson Cruiser|odd-looking object]] floated in wait for the shuttle. {{storylink|Unreleased Dreamwave issues#Issue 11|Generation 1 #11}}

===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
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In order to oversee the decommissioning of all Cybertronian technology on Earth, Arcee was sent to the planet alongside [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]], [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], the last of which whom she had a mutual attraction to. Shortly after the group arrived at [[Area 52 (G1)|Area 52]], the facility came under attack by [[Cobra]], and Arcee helped fight them off alongside [[Scarlett]], who was surprised over the existence of "girl robots". {{storylink|The Art of War issue 1|The Art of War #1}} Upon hearing about a security breach in the lower levels of Area 52, the group headed there and, to Arcee's horror, found Bumblebee injured and low on energy. Before much could be done about him, the group was attacked by [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]], who took control of [[G.I. Joe battle mech|G.I. Joes' mechs]] and forced them to fight the Autobots before bringing the roof down on everyone. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 2|The Art of War #2}}

The Autobots and Joes survived, and quickly followed Serpent O.R. through a warpgate to Cybertron, where they were attacked by [[cannibalizer]]s. Arcee didn't think they were very threatening, but suggested that they retreat to protect the humans. During their escape, she promised that she'd rotate Bumblebee's tires if he could outrace her... only to run straight into Serpent O.R. and his new army, who remorselessly killed Bumblebee and captured the others. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 3|The Art of War #3}} They eventually managed to escape thanks to their G.I. Joe friends. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 4|The Art of War #4}}

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After hearing that Serpent O.R. had captured [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], Arcee and the others made their way to his chambers, only to find that [[Cobra Commander]] had taken control of Serpent O.R.'s body after he had seized the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. "Serpentor Prime" effortlessly defeated most of the Autobots and Joes, but Arcee dodged his tentacles and managed to rip his chestplate off, allowing [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Hawk]] to take the Matrix's power and defeat him. Some time later, Arcee cried for Bumblebee during a memorial service for him. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 5|The Art of War #5}}
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===''Mini Mayhem!''===
When a surprise party was thrown for Optimus in honor of the 20th anniversary of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', Arcee didn't wind up getting invited. {{storylink|Mini Mayhem!}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
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Sibling of [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]], '''Arcee of the [[Darklands]]''' was an ancient warrior, hailing from the prehistoric era that predated modern Transformer civilization, serving under the fearsome tyrant [[Megatronus]] during the wars that led to the unification of Cybertron under the [[Thirteen]]. {{storylink|Origin Myths}} "Forged male," Arcee would eventually seek out the assistance of the amoral scientist [[Jhiaxus]] for assistance, after the [[First Cybertronian Civil War]]. Seeking to reintroduce the concept of "gender" to the species after its mysterious elimination, Arcee would be altered at the genetic level—but Jhiaxus's callous treatment of his patient would change Arcee into a raging berserker who could only focus on exacting bloody revenge against him and all that he had created, {{storylink|Spotlight: Arcee}} {{storylink|Post}} finally getting even with her tormentor after the thwarting of [[Nova Prime (G1)|Nova Prime]]'s [[Expansion]]. {{storylink|Spotlight: Sideswipe}}

It would not be until after the end of the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]] that Arcee would truly embark on the long road to recovery; first falling in with the amoral [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]] as a private enforcer, {{storylink|A Better Tomorrow}} and later with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]], {{storylink|Earthfall Chapter 3: The Mind Bomb|The Mind Bomb}} Arcee was able to slowly work past her many demons, finding companionship, camaraderie, and even [[Transformer romance|love]] in her new role as Optimus Prime's advisor—having lived through the era of the Thirteen and experienced their many atrocities firsthand, Arcee remained unafraid to call out her new leader as he verged closer and closer to repeating their mistakes. But when those mistakes came home to roost in the form of [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]], {{storylink|Unstopped and Unstoppable}} Arcee played an instrumental role in the battle against the planet-eater before settling into a new life on Earth with [[Aileron]]. {{storylink|Post}}

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===Robot Heroes===
Arcee was Optimus's strong-willed and humble friend. With the rest of Autobots, they boarded the Ark to search for energon among the stars. They came to Earth, and fought back against the Decepticons when they started trouble. Arcee leaped up to bring Starscream down to the ground, where Drift shoved him into a river! The Autobots then decided to keep vigil over the Earth, should the Decepticons ever return. {{storylink|I Am Optimus Prime (Robot Heroes)|I Am Optimus Prime}}

===''Unit:E'' comic===
Upon approaching the planet [[Earth]], the artificial intelligence [[Synergy]] presented footage of the Autobots to her crew-mate, the young [[Microman|Acroyear]], so that he could learn about his potential allies and enemies on the alien world. Arcee could be seen standing side by side with Jazz on one of Synergy's view-screens. {{storylink|Unit:E (issue)|Unit:E}}

===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
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Known as the guardian of [[Plasma Energy Chamber]], Arcee was a [[Rescuebot]], and one of the Autobots stationed in [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] under [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]'s command when a patrol brought back several captured [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joes]]. She was opposed to [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] decision to sentence the invaders to death, and gave them their weapons back so they could fight off the [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticons]] used for the execution. {{storylink|Funeral for a Friend}} This compassionate act allowed the Joes to survive and broker a truce with the Autobots, and both sides celebrated with a dance party. As Grimlock explained how he came to be leader after [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] fled, Arcee protested that no one knew if that was the real truth. {{storylink|Form Follows Function}}

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When Metroplex was attacked by the Decepticon-Cobra alliance, Arcee, [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]], and [[Seaspray (G1)|Seaspray]] took some Joes to [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] to free [[U.S.7]] from within the giant and bring him to his senses. Together with [[Tunnel Rat]] she made her way to Maximus's brain, found that it was being corrupted by [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]], and defeated her. The three Autobots and their human allies then moved to attack [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], only to be captured. {{storylink|Everybody Hates Metroplex}} They were sent to the [[Polyhex Killway]] and mind-controlled into fighting each other, with Arcee being forced to try and run down [[Dusty]] and [[Stalker (G.I. Joe)|Stalker]] with her car mode. {{storylink|Expelled from the Garden}} The captives were then moved to [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], where the Autobots were trapped, unresponsive, in their vehicle modes, but recovered after the Joes used them as getaway vehicles to break out of the city. {{storylink|Headmasters (issue)|Headmasters}}

The Rescuebots swore to protect humanity by forging a "combination lock", merging into the giant Defensor. Arcee became Defensor's... er, crotch. At any rate, Defensor helped take down Trypticon. {{storylink|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe issue 12|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe #12}} Arcee later participated in the final battle against DeceptiCobra. {{storylink|The War Never Ends}}

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===''Angry Birds'' comic===
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Arcee was part of the crew of the shuttle carrying the [[AllSpark]] and helped defend it from a Decepticon attack. {{storylink|Angry Birds Transformers issue 1|Angry Birds Transformers #1}} The AllSpark was lost in space during the battle, but just as Arcee and the others were lamenting the difficulty in finding it, it came back to them, crashing through one of the shuttle's windshield alongside a [[Minion Pig]]. {{storylink|Hard Boiled}}
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===''Legends'' comic===
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The aunt and caretaker of [[Rattrap (BW)#Legends comic 2|Rattrap]], the Arcee of the [[Legends World]] was shocked when her nephew was turned into an actual Transformer. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 1|Bonus Edition Vol. 1}} Then when he was turned into a [[technorganic]] Transformer, she just responded with "Again?" {{storylink|Legends Vol. 15#LG03 Tankor Prologue|LG03 Tankor Prologue}} Eventually, the [[Transformers sickness]] caused by Rattrap's toy collection got to her, too, and she became a full-size transforming version of herself. She didn't worry too much about that, though, as Rattrap was late for work, so she quickly made him lunch and personally drove him to work with her new car mode. [[T-AI#Legends comic 2|Ai]] attempted to arrest Arcee before she could cause any trouble like other Transformers had, but was talked out of it by [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] and [[Tigatron]] who recognized Arcee's new form from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''. Out of gratitude, Arcee made dinner for the whole [[Axalon Trading Company]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 10|Bonus Edition Vol. 10}}

Rhinox and Tigatron were jealous of Rattrap's relationship with Arcee, who had bathed him and slept in the same bed as him when he was young, until he explained that she hadn't ''always'' been a giant robot. When she was officially diagnosed with [[Transformers sickness]] by [[Bump]] and told to throw out Rattrap's toys so she could recover, Arcee flatly refused, knowing how much her nephew loved his collection. Instead, she just continued living her normal life as a giant robot body. {{storylink|Transformers Legends: Arcee Chapter|Arcee Chapter}} Arcee was later caught up in the giant world-ending storm summoned up by [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 12|Bonus Edition Vol. 12}} She later heard Rattrap yell out in surprise upon finding his [[Mini-Con]] collection missing. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Armada Megatron)|Bonus Edition Armada Megatron}}

[[File:TFLegendsAutobotsHalloweenCostumes.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Lost the best cosplay trio trophy to Black Widow, Nightbird Shadow and Slipstream.......booooooooo!.]]
Arcee was among the defenders of the Legends world who helped defeat [[Slipstream (Animated)|Slipstream]] when she showed up to cause trouble. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 16|Bonus Edition Vol. 16}} During [[Halloween]], she dressed up as a maid and set out alongside Windblade and [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] to stop [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s trick-or-energy scheme, only for the three to be webbed up by Megatron's new minion, [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 17|Bonus Edition Vol. 17}} Tigatron later had a dream of Arcee and Chromia wearing each other's armor. {{Storylink|Transformers Legends: Chromia Chapter|Chromia Chapter}} Upon overhearing Slipstream telling Rattrap that she'd gotten a facelift back in her own universe, Arcee jealously wished that she could go there too. Rattrap assured her she looked plenty young already and didn't need remodeling. {{storylink|LG-16 Slipstream Sequel}}

The [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] of the [[G1 World]] harbored regrets over a failed relationship with his own universe's Arcee, leading to him traveling to the Legends World to remodel his body into something better looking. {{storylink|LG19 Sprung Prologue}} There he ran into the local Arcee and decided to try again by asking her out, but she turned him down, explaining she was much too busy taking care of Rattrap. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 19|Bonus Edition Vol. 19}} She later witnessed [[Drift (G1)|Deadlock]] enter the Legends Universe, {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Deadlock)|Bonus Edition Deadlock}} and was caught up in [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]'s attack on the city. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 23|Bonus Edition Vol. 23}} On accepting a package from [[Blurr (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blurr]]'s delivery service, Arcee was taken aback by how chatty he was. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 25|Bonus Edition Vol. 25}}

While acting as cheerleader at a soccer game, Arcee found herself targeted by the prank-loving [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]], who flipped her skirt and kicked soccer balls at her. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 29|Bonus Edition Vol. 29}} She later visited Rattrap's job to bring him lunch, and made [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] blush by telling him he'd been working hard lately. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 32|Bonus Edition Vol. 32}} Arcee was home when [[Shūta Gō|Shūta]] of the [[Astrotrain Transport Company]] delivered a package, {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 40|Bonus Edition Vol. 40}} was seen driving on the roads of [[Akihabara|Neo Akihabara City]], {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Prologue}} and got covered in bugs when tiny [[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]] clones swarmed the city. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 47|Bonus Edition Vol. 47}} Metroplex later recalled that she were present when he arrived in this world. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Metroplex)|Bonus Edition Metroplex}} When Windblade attacked again, Arcee kept Rattrap from being blown away. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 65|Bonus Edition Vol. 65}}

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===''Q-Transformers'' cartoon===
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Seeking a new way to increase the popularity of the ''Transformers'' brand, [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] suggested sex appeal, and fantasized about Arcee taking a bath. {{storylink|The Road to Winning a New Fanbase}}

====''Legends'' comic====
Arcee summed up the ending of ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]'' to those of [[you]] who didn't watch it. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Rattrap)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}} Just in case you only bought one of the toys telling the story, she also recapped [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] and [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]]'s journey into the [[Legends World|Legends Universe]], {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Waspinator)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}} as well as Waspinator's possession at the hands of [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Rhinox)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
In a reality where the Cybertronian civil war had ended relatively early, Arcee was a biologist protoformed with a male chassis. Post-war, she was sent to observe several organic-populated worlds, where she discovered the organic concept of "gender dysphoria disorder", something which applied to herself. Returning home, she released a paper on the subject. Arcee and several others like her underwent reformatting and replacement of bits of their genetic code in order to rectify the dysphoria between their neural/spark programming and their [[CNA]].

At some point, Arcee ended up in [[Axiom Nexus]]. She gave a lecture on the subject of Cybertronian gender, which [[Vector Prime]] attended. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/12/23}}

===''Aw Yeah Revolution!''===
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Arcee was battling the Decepticons alongside Optimus Prime and Bumblebee until [[Baron Karza]] abducted the Autobot leader, leaving the two Autobots befuddled at the mysterious disappearance of their leader. {{storylink|Aw Yeah Revolution! issue 1|Aw Yeah Revolution! #1}}
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===''Star Trek vs. Transformers''===
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Part of the crew of the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' when the ship left Cybertron four million years ago, Arcee, the other Autobots, and Megatron's Decepticons crash-landed on Earth some four million years ago, reawakening to wage a secret war for control of Earth's [[energon]]... until the outbreak of the [[Eugenics Wars]] and [[World War III]] around the turn of the millennium prompted them to flee the planet aboard the [[Titan (group)|Titan]] [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] and search for energon elsewhere in the galaxy. The Autobots were unaware that the Decepticons had done the same until they were attacked by the Decepticon Titan [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] over the barren moon of [[Cygnus Seven]], and in the ensuing battle the damaged Fortress Maximus crashed into the surface of the planet, knocking him and all of his passengers—Autobot and Decepticon alike—into [[stasis lock]] for some two hundred years.

In the 23rd century, [[Federation]] colonists conducting a routine [[dilithium]] mining operation stumbled on the dormant Transformers, inadvertently triggering the Titan's autonomous repair protocols. First bringing the Decepticons online, the evil Transformers attacked the Federation colony while Optimus Prime gave chase, {{storylink|Prime's Directive, Part Two}} and the other Autobots had only just been restored to full functionality before [[James T. Kirk|Captain Kirk]] and the crew of the starship ''[[USS Enterprise|Enterprise]]'' sent an away team to investigate the mineshaft. {{storylink|Prime's Directive, Part One}}

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Though the Autobots, distrustful of humanity after witnessing their ancient wars, attempted to capture the humans, Kirk was able to convince them of their good intentions, and the two factions brokered an alliance to rescue the wounded Optimus—only for the Decepticons to cave in the mineshaft. It was [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] who hatched a new plan to bring Fortress Maximus back online, {{storylink|Prime's Directive, Part Two}} with Arcee watching as he rigged up a device that would reactivate the Titan by analyzing Kirk's brainwaves. Despite [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]]'s doubts, the plan worked, and Fortress Maximus was restored to full functionality, his alternate mode reconfigured into a copy of the ''Enterprise'' linked to Kirk's own consciousness. Blasting his way to freedom, Arcee and the other Autobots rolled out to take on the Decepticons and their new [[Klingon]] allies, with Arcee facing off against her old nemesis [[Airachnid (G1)|Airachnid]] until the arrival of Trypticon; after Kirk rescued the Federation miners by beaming them and Arcee aboard, he transformed the ship into the mighty "Fortress Tiberius." {{storylink|Prime's Directive, Part Three}}

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Though Kirk successfully defeated Trypticon, the heroes learned that [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] had already absconded with a load of stolen [[dilithium]], intent on conquering the [[Klingon Empire]] and their capital world of [[Kronos]], {{storylink|Prime's Directive, Part Four}} forcing the two ''Enterprises'' and their crews to give chase. Joined by [[Crewbot|a series of custom-built mechanical suit]]s, the Autobots leapt into action against Megatron and his allies, and though they were paralyzed by one of Soundwave's sonic frequencies, it would be the Klingons themselves who successfully thwarted the attempted invasion. In the aftermath, Arcee and the other Autobots chose not to return to Earth with the crew of the ''Enterprise'', preferring to travel the stars, but Prime pledged that he and his soldiers would be on call if Kirk ever required their assistance. {{storylink|Prime's Directive, Part Five}}

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===An Arcee Sort of Day===
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When the Great War ended, Arcee was left feeling rudderless in this era of newfound peace. Despite having a bad day in which she had her housing loan rejected, and later picked a fight with a reckless driver, a greeting from her pet robot cat when she came home prompted her to muse that maybe peacetime wasn't so bad. {{storylink|An Arcee Sort of Day}}

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===2019 IDW continuity===
:*''First appearance:'' [[The World In Your Eyes Part Four|''Transformers'' issue #4]]

[[File:ArceeGreenlightRun-Arcee.jpg|thumb|left|250px|I've only had Gauge for a day and a half, but if anything happened to her I would kill everyone in this room and then myself.]]

Arcee was a particularly feared soldier during the [[War of the Threefold Spark]], and spearheaded at least one assassination mission that targeted one of [[Exarchon]]'s many iterations. Following the end of the war and the ratification of the [[Nominus Edict]], Arcee settled into a peaceful civilian life and eventually romanced [[Greenlight]], though she remained a skilled fighter with a short temper. {{storylink|Arcee/Greenlight: Run}}

Following [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]]'s murder, the Senate authorized the [[Reproduction|forging]] of a new Transformer and selected Arcee to mentor the young Cybertronian. At the customary ceremony at in [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]'s [[Pyramid (Cybertron)|Pyramid]], Arcee and Greenlight met their new ward [[Gauge]] and helped welcome her into the world. Observing these events, [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] told [[Rubble]] that the newborn had essentially received two mentors for the price of one. {{storylink|The World In Your Eyes Part Four}}

Arcee grew very protective of Gauge, quick to lash out when people suggested she had been forged as a political move to take people's minds off Brainstorm's death. As tensions grew between the Autobots and [[Decepticon|Ascenticon]]s, Greenlight initially suggested taking Gauge offworld aboard an outbound [[Reversionist]] vessel: a suggestion that Arcee initially disagreed with, fearing that uprooting Gauge at this crucial stage might impact her developoment. Following [[Vigilem]]'s destruction of the [[Tether]], however, the three tried to help with rescue efforts until a confrontation with [[Gutcruncher (G1)|Gutcruncher]] and [[Singe]] at a nearby [[energon storage field]] made up Arcee's mind, and the three raced to board the Reversionist starship ''[[Exodus (G1 ship)|Exodus]]'' on the outskirts of Iacon. Although Arcee nearly sacrificed herself to get her ward safely off-planet, she was able to board the ship at the last moment and rejoined her family. {{storylink|Arcee/Greenlight: Run}}

[[File:GaugingTheTruthPart2-ExodusBrig.jpg|thumb|right|250px|"Throw her in the brig!" "We don't have a brig." "Then throw her in the laundry room. Which will hereafter be referred to as 'the brig'."]]

However, Reversionist plenary [[Heretech]] was displeased by the presence of non-Reversionists aboard the ship, fearing that they would interfere with his grand plan to cleanse Cybertron of heresy. He and the other Reversionists forcibly separated Gauge from her mentors and had them imprisoned in a makeshift brig in the bowels of the ship's engine room, while the Reversionist curate [[Accelerator]] reprogrammed Gauge so that she would forget her old life with her mentors. {{storylink|Gauging the Truth, Part Two: A Truth for a Truth|A Truth for a Truth}} Aware that Heretech was planning something sinister, but unaware of the specifics, Greenlight was able to hack into the ship's systems and sent a message to Gauge telling her to come find them. When she did so, Arcee and Greenlight introduced themselves to their former mentee and explained that they wanted to tell her the truth. {{storylink|Gauging the Truth: Part One}}

Using a [[Cortical psychic patch|psychic patch]], Arcee and Greenlight got Gauge to trust them by helping her remember what had happened before boarding the ''Exodus'', then asked her to deactivate the bars to their cage—a dangerous task that would involve infiltrating Heretech's private quarters. Gauge did so, and as the ''Exodus'' returned to Cybertron, Arcee and Greenlight successfully broke out and subdued the guards sent to stop them. {{storylink|Gauging the Truth, Part Two: A Truth for a Truth|A Truth for a Truth}} As the Reversionists began their attack on the planet, Arcee and Greenlight escaped the ''Exodus'' to warn the inhabitants of Cybertron of the impending attack, then intervened to help Gauge take down Heretech using their alternate modes. Arcee and Gauge teamed up to incapacitate Heretech with a mass of exploding energon; in the aftermath, the three elected to stay behind on Cybertron together. {{storylink|Gauging the Truth, Part Three: Moment of Truth|Moment of Truth}}

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===''Transformers vs. the Terminator''===
[[File:EnemyOfMyEnemyPartThree-Arcee.jpg|thumb|left|200px]]

Arcee was one of the many dormant Autobots aboard the ''Ark'' in 1984. {{storylink|Enemy of My Enemy Part Two}} In the original timeline, she survived long enough to become known to [[Skynet]] and receive a threat level of "maximum."

In the altered timeline, after being reactivated and reformatted, Arcee became the reluctant overseer of the [[T-800]], a time travelling android whose interference had spared the Autobots from being executed by the Decepticons. After showing him the ''Ark''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s weapon locker and conducting a perimeter sweep, unaware that he'd surreptitiously scattered explosives around the area, Arcee responded to Bumblebee's call for reinforcements at a [[Cyberdyne Systems]] facility. Eager as ever for a fight, Arcee threw herself at Thundercracker, impaling the Seeker's nosecone with her sword. {{storylink|Enemy of My Enemy Part Three}}

Though Arcee managed to slay [[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]], the Autobots were still outnumbered and quickly boxed in. Salvation came when Starscream betrayed the Decepticons and shot Soundwave in the back; the distraction allowing Arcee to slam Skywarp into Thundercracker and take both out of the fight. After Bumblebee and [[Velocity (G1)|Velocity]] had defeated the other two Insecticons, [[Sarah Connor]] called the Autobots to aid the bisected T-800. Arcee threw him into Megatron's open wound and allowed him to destroy the tyrant from within. After Arcee had loaded the captured Decepticons into Optimus' trailer, the Autobots returned to the ''Ark'' only to find the volcano destroyed. Recognizing that the T-800 had done this, Arcee cursed herself for trusting the android before the Autobots and Decepticons agreed to a truce. In the months and years that followed, Sarah Connor got a job at [[Skywatch]] and used her connections to keep an eye on her Cybertronian friends, including Arcee. {{storylink|Enemy of My Enemy Part Four}}

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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Sophia Isabella]] (English), [[Suzuka Kimura]] (Japanese)|[[Isabelle Auvray]] (French), [[Franziska Endres]] (German), [[Gabriela Bicalho]] (Portuguese), [[Ana Richart]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Adriana Olmedo]] (Latin-American Spanish)}}
[[File:SiegeEpisode5-WeaponizedCog.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]

Arcee accompanied the energon scavenger Bumblebee and fellow Autobot Cog on a mission to steal a supply of energon to fuel The Ark. Bumblebee brought them to the den of the mercenary Soundblaster. On approach to Soundblaster's throne, Arcee pointed out that he looked a lot like Soundwave; Bumblebee suggested ''not'' bringing up the topic to Soundblaster, as he was sensitive about being a failed clone. Bumblebee successfully deceived Soundblaster into thinking that Arcee and Cog were his new apprentices in the energon scavenging business. Taken down to the vault, Arcee sprung into action, with Cog transforming into a weapon for her to use and holding back the guards while Bumblebee stole energon. However, before the trio could leave, Soundblaster arrived, having caught on from the start, thanks to surveillance from Buzzsaw. Soundblaster also decided that since Arcee and Cog were valuable as Autobots, he'd cash them in for profit. He then had Arcee, Cog and Bumblebee surrounded. {{storylink|Siege episode 5}}

Outnumbered, Arcee and the others prepared for the inevitable fight, but the arrival of Shockwave's virus affected Soundblaster's goons' weapons. The distraction gave the Autobots the chance to escape, yet with Bumblebee incapacitated from the sudden loss of the Alpha Trion protocols, Arcee was left to take the wheel of a speeder, which she used to escape with Bumblebee and Cog. They reached Autobot Command with the needed energon just as the Decepticons launched their attack. Arcee and Cog brought the energon to the ship, enabling it to take flight. Arcee remained aboard the Ark for the duration of the battle, and assisted in holding back the attacking Decepticons. She was aboard the Ark when it flew into the space bridge. {{storylink|Siege episode 6}}

Having been knocked unconscious by the jump, she among the Autobots captured by Doubledealer and his team when they boarded the Ark, was was bought to Charr for judgement from the Quintesson Deseeus. However, after teaming up with the Mercenaries that had first captured them, the Autobots fought off Deseeus' private army and escaped back aboard The Ark. {{Storylink|Earthrise Episode 2}}

Arcee later accompanied Optimus, Bumblebee, Wheeljack and Sideswipe aboard Nebulos Station, and helped fight off Scorponok, sealing the door to keep him out, and providing cover fire for Optimus. {{Storylink|Earthrise Episode 3}}While Scorponok was preoccupied fighting the Decepticons, she and the other Autobots made their escape, only for Starscream to fire on the station, sending the Ark and its crew into the Dead Universe. {{Storylink|Earthrise Episode 4}}. Arcee remained on board the Ark while Optimus spoke to Sky Lynx in the Dead Universe, and later observed Earth once they escaped it, {{Storylink|Earthrise Episode 5}}.

However, the Decepticons were close behind, and boarded the Ark. Their fight was then interrupted by the Fool's Fortune arrival, commanded by Doubledealer under the control of Deseeus. As a result of the Fortunes destruction, The Ark, with Arcee still on board, was sent crashing down to Earth. {{Storylink|Earthrise Episode 6}}

===''My Little Pony/Transformers''===
[[File:ShineLikeADiamond-Arcee.jpg|thumb|left|250px|"So, Rarity, have you ever stabbed someone through the chest?"]]

While battling for control of a malfunctioning [[Space bridge|spacebridge]], Arcee was among the many Cybertronians [[magic]]ally transported to [[Equestria]] by [[Queen Chrysalis]]. {{storylink|Transformation Is Magic}} After crash-landing in [[Manehattan]], she singlehandedly rescued [[Rarity]] and her employees from [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]. After befriending Rarity, she teamed up with her to defeat Starscream, [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]], and [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]. {{storylink|Shine Like a Diamond}}

When the Decepticons and [[changeling]]s attacked the [[Crystal Empire]], Arcee was part of the force that defended it, slamming into [[Shrapnel (G1)|Skrapnel]] before engaging [[Crasher (G1)|Crasher]]. When the Autobots later returned to Cybertron, Arcee confirmed that everyone who'd been dragged to Equestria had been returned home. {{storylink|Finale (My Little Pony/Transformers)|Finale}}
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==Games==
===''The Transformers'' (PS2)===
[[File:TheTransformersPS2-Arcee.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|Sure, her head looks small, but have you seen everyone else's?]]
{{voiceactor|[[Lenne Hardt]] (English)}}

In 2010, the Decepticon military commander [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] acquired a source of infinite power called [[Zel Quartz]]. It drove him to madness, and he destroyed Cybertron while threatening to lay waste to the rest of the galaxy. Rodimus Prime and the Autobots desperately coordinated with the [[Quintesson]]s to use a timeslip device and travel back in time, preventing Shockwave from ever getting his hand on Zel Quartz. Unfortunately, [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] and the remaining Decepticons learned of the mission, and intercepted the Autobots on the way through the timeslip.

Crashing in 2003 on [[Zel Samine]], where the quartz originated, Arcee awoke with Kup and Rodimus Prime. Separated from the rest of their team, they sent out an SOS and were met by [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and the present day Autobots. After explaining the situation, Arcee and her allies joined up with Optimus to search for the Zel Quartz before the Decepticons could find it.

Wheeljack searched the planet for any records or power signatures that might be Zel Quartz. After three false leads, they finally located Zel Quartz at the [[Enormous Laser Transmission Array]]. After fighting through numerous Decepticon lieutenants, and facing the might of Megatron and Galvatron united, Arcee and the Autobots secured the Zel Quartz and ultimately disposed of it so that it could do no further harm. With the rock no longer a threat, the Autobots of 2010 vanished and returned to their home timeline. {{storylink|The Transformers (PS2)|The Transformers}}
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===''Transformers Legends''===
[[File:TFLegends-Arcee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0|Hold still, you've got a little Aligned on ya.]]
Arcee was part of [[Elita One (G1)|Elita 1]]'s team as they made a series of raids on Decepticon bases. Unfortunately, her nemesis [[Flamewar (G1)|Flamewar]]'s knowledge of her tactics allowed the Decepticon to put a stop to the team's successful run. {{storylink|Fatal Furies}} At some point she changed her color scheme from blue to pink. She took part in the defense of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] against [[Unicron]]. {{storylink|'Til All Are One (Legends)|'Til All Are One}} She and [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]] encountered a group of Decepticons while hunting for their friends inside the monster. After fending off an attack by Unicron's internal defenses, the pair managed to reunite with their friends and escape before Unicron exploded. {{storylink|Belly of the Beast (Legends)|Belly of the Beast}}

[[File:TFLegends-ArceeG1.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|left|There. All better.]]
Arcee was still an active participant in the Autobot/Decepticon war when Ultra Magnus decided to reunite with his unit from the planet Junkion, only to be attacked by the Insecticons. {{storylink|Junkion Reunion}} When [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]], [[Kup (G1)|Kup]], and [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]] were abducted by [[Skuxxoid]]s during the [[Galactic Olympics|Galactic Games]], Arcee, and [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] gave chase. Instead of finding the Skuxxoids, they caught up with [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]], just as their leader was having a vision that the [[Quintesson]]s were behind the kidnapping. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness: Part 1}}

Following an Decepticon assault led by [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], Arcee, alongside Rodimus Prime, Ultra Magnus, and Spike were forced into taking cover within the [[Autobot Mausoleum]]. This did little to improve their situation, however, as the Decepticons continued their advance. Unexpectedly, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] rose from his tomb, providing hope that the tide may yet turn in the Autobots' favour. This was not to be, unfortunately, as the resurrected Autobot leader left the group stranded after having received the Matrix of leadership from Rodimus. After Optimus regained his senses, the Autobots were left to mourn their leader as he sacrificed himself once more to undo the Quintessons' trap. {{storylink|Dark Awakening (Legends)|Dark Awakening}} Arcee, Rodimus, Ultra Magnus and Springer were trapped in human bodies by [[Victor Drath]] and [[Cobra Commander|Old Snake]], but still managed to foil the pair's plan to destroy Autobot City. They were later successfully returned to their robot bodies. {{storylink|Only Human (Legends)|Only Human}}

In the aftermath of the restoration of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Arcee was part of a team led by [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] which attempted to map the changes to their planet. They were briefly delayed by [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]] and [[Acid Storm (G1)|Acid Storm]]. {{storylink|The Autonomy Lesson (Legends)|The Autonomy Lesson}}
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===''Angry Birds Transformers''===
{{main|Stella (AB)#As Arcee}}
Arcee appears as a character unlockable in Challenge Events and through Special Missoins. She is portrayed by Stella. {{storylink|Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Arcee.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|If you ''have'' any loved ones, say goodbye to them now.]]
Arcee participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of her! She was an Epic character who could be acquired as a reward in the "Combiner Hunters" event and "An Uneventful Night" Space Bridge offer. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Frontiers''===
{{Charstubgames}}{{Storylink|Transformers: Frontiers}}

===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:ArceeTransformersEarthWars.jpg|thumb|upright=1.75|[https://youtu.be/ocqbFBWjclo Glad we got posted to the Autobot HQ commander?]]]
Appearances... can be deceptive. Quick witted and formidable in battle, Arcee is compassionate to her allies but utterly merciless to her enemies. Streamlined bodywork and light alloy construction only mean she's faster, more agile and ultimately deadlier than most of her fellow Autobots. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars| Arcee Bio}}

Arcee had been dispatched on a mission by Optimus Prime but ran into trouble when [[Nightbird (G1)#Transformers: Earth Wars|Nightbird]] caught up to her. The two have been crossing paths routinely as Nightbird tries to put an end to Arcee's do-good acts. However, as the battle on Earth heats up, Optimus sent a signal for Arcee to return to the Autobots.
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*'''Class''': Warrior
*'''Lowest Star Rating:''' 2 star
*'''Weapons''': Arcee uses an ion pistol to blast things. Once she does, she closes in and punches/kicks the target.
*'''Ability: Holo Decoy''' - Deploys a decoy that will soak up damage. It cannot damage targets, but it can stun them.
**'''Cost''' 3 ability points. +3 for reuses.

[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:arcee Arcee at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]

===''Transformers: Forged to Fight''===
[[File:Arcee-Forged-to-Fight.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66| Boom. Bodyshot that counts as a Headshot.]]
Arcee was one of the Autobots pulled from [[The Transformers (franchise)|her universe]] by the [[Quintesson]]s and forced to fight. She eventually joins the [[You|Commander]]. There are at least a few of her running around! {{storylink|Transformers: Forged to Fight}}

===''Transformers: Bumblebee Overdrive''===
Arcee took part in a series of attacks against multiple Decepticon bases, destroying them and defeating all enemies in the process. {{storylink|Transformers: Bumblebee Overdrive}}
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==Toys==
{{main|Arcee (G1)/toys}}

==Notes==
[[File:G1ArceeModelComp.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Extreme Makeover: Arcee Edition.]]
[[File:FriedmanAuctionArceeModelEdit.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Ready to join Jake and Finn for adventures in the Land of Ooo.]]
[[File:BotCon1996ProgramAMArcee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]

{{quote|And they were absolutely resistant to Arcee. I said I had a daughter who loves this stuff. There are other girls that like it. Put in a female Autobot!|[[Ron Friedman]], [http://toddmatthy.com/2013/12/31/he-killed-optimus-prime-an-interview-with-ron-friedman-writer-of-transformers-the-movie/]}}

*[[Ron Friedman]] fought for Arcee's inclusion in ''The Transformers: The Movie'' because his daughter was a Transformers fan, but Hasbro/Sunbow were very resistant. [http://toddmatthy.com/2013/12/31/he-killed-optimus-prime-an-interview-with-ron-friedman-writer-of-transformers-the-movie/]
*Arcee had two different [[character model]]s in 1980s ''Transformers'' media. An earlier model served as the [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Generation 1|basis for her original unproduced toy]], which was also the model used for most of her Marvel Comics appearances and for parts of the episode "[[Only Human]]". Her final model, meanwhile, was used for her appearances in ''The Transformers: The Movie'', the rest of her season 3 appearances, and her Japanese ''Headmasters'' appearances.
*Arcee's finalized character model was used to make a lot of the background female characters during the movie and season 3. Various Junkion ladies and the [[Paradron Medic]]s share her design, only without the shoulder-thingies, and a [[Cheesecake robot|more "shaped" version of her earlier model]] appeared in "[[Starscream's Ghost]]".
*When asked about Arcee's design in an interview, [[Floro Dery]]'s reply was, "Arcee is the naked mechanical equivalent of Princess Leia of ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]''."<ref>[http://transformersph.blogspot.com/2007/06/interview-with-floro-dery.html TransFormers Philippines: Interview With Floro Dery]</ref> Well, that answers that question... while raising a whole bunch of others!
*In 2010, a set of Arcee's original color models from ''The Transformers: The Movie'' went up for sale on Heritage Auctions, sold from [[Ron Friedman|Ron Friedman's]] collection of [[Sunbow Productions]] materials. In contrast to her final model and her original toy prototype, this early color model depicted her almost exclusively in shades of pink, save for some lavender on her collar, anklets, and [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] seats.
*[[Men in Black|Men in Black Collectibles]], the organizers of [[BotCon 1996]], attempted to produce an original "[[Action Master]]-inspired" Arcee figure as the '96 convention exclusive. As the steel tooling required to produce plastic action figures costs in the tens of thousands of dollars, this idea never went anywhere, and it is unknown whether MiB had entered into any actual discussions to license the use of the character besides. This figure was presumably unrelated to the actual Hasbro/Takara Action Master Arcee conceived of a few years earlier.
*Around 1999, [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] released a special version of the Replica (reissue) [[Microman]] Lady Command figure as part of a [[Lucky Draw figure|lucky draw]] for "The Official Guide to Takara SF Land" book in white and gold chrome named Arcee. The regular versions of the Lady Command figure all had names starting with "A" (Ann, Alice, Annie and Ai<ref>[http://microforever.com/replicam18X.htm Replica Microman Series; Reissued Lady Command M181 Ann, M182 Alice, M183 Annie & M184 Ai (11/1999) at Microman Forever]</ref>), so Arcee makes sense by that logic - but whether this is an incarnation of "our" G1 character is currently not known. Only 5 Lady Command Arcee figures were released.<ref>[http://microforever.com/sflandprize.htm Replica Microman Series; Kodashan Takara SF Land Book Prize - Microman Lady Command Arcee (?/00) at Microman Forever]</ref>
*Arcee has the most romantic attachments of any Transformers character: Hot Rod in the movie, Marvel Comics, the Big Looker Storybooks and Dreamwave continuities, Springer after the movie, Chromedome (and possibly Rodimus Prime) in ''The Headmasters'', and Bumblebee in [[Devil's Due Press|Devil's Due]] continuity and [[Aileron]] in the [[2005 IDW continuity]]. Then there's the weird affection shown toward Daniel in "[[The Rebirth, Part 3]]", but most fans won't read too much into it, for their own sanity.
*In [[2017]], Arcee was a candidate in the ''[[Power of the Primes (franchise)|Power of the Primes]]'' [[Fan polls|fan poll]] for the next bearer of the [[Matrix of Leadership]] in ''Transformers'' lore. Although [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Power of the Primes|Optimus Primal]] was the ultimate victor, Hasbro created preliminary design sketches and “Evolution” mode names for all the candidates. When asked at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2018, Design Manager [[John Warden]] could not remember what Arcee's name was but suggested that it was something along the lines of '''Arcana Magnus'''.<ref>[https://www.allspark.com/2018/07/new-info-about-war-for-cybertron-and-more-from-the-hasbro-preview-breakfast/ New Info About War For Cybertron and More from the Hasbro Preview Breakfast]</ref>
*The [[#Ask Vector Prime|Ask Vector Prime incarnation]] of Arcee as a transgender Cybertronian had been worked on for a long time; with [[Rachel Stevens]]'s assistance with the language, as well as [[Jim Sorenson]]'s ensuring it got published.<ref>[https://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/129168-out-of-printhard-to-find-media-mega-thread/page-9#entry3440904 Post by Verity Carlo on the Allspark Forums, 2017/02/12]</ref>
*Arcee's [[:File:Synergy-Coralus-Arcee.jpg|2019 IDW comic design]] by [[Umi Miyao]] first appeared in the [[Synergy: A Hasbro Creators Showcase|''Synergy'' anthology]].
*Alex Milne based Arcee's design in ''[[Transformers vs. The Terminator]]'' on a 1983 Ford Mustang.<ref>[https://twitter.com/markerguru/status/1293310158622392322 Tweet by Alex Milne (@markerguru), 11 August 2020]</ref>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Arcee''' (アーシー ''Āshī'')
*''French:'' '''Arcie''' (Canada), '''Archère''' (France, ''Dark Awakening'', "Female archer")
*''Hungarian:'' '''Arszi'''/Arcee, '''RC''' (''The Movie'')
*''Italian:'' '''Saturnia''' (''The Headmasters'' and second dub of ''The Movie'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Yǎxī''' (Taiwan, 雅希), '''Arcee''' (China, 阿尔茜 ''Āěrxī'')
*''Russian:'' '''Arcee''' (Арси ''Arsi'')
*''Spanish:'' '''Silvia''' (America ''The Headmasters'')

==References==
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Scorponok (G1)

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:''Scorponok is a [[Decepticon]] [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] and occasional [[Titan (group)|Titan]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Scorponok-Annual.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Scorponok's American design, taken from a British publication, based on a Japanese toy, manufactured in China.]]
Dangerous, wily, and cunning, '''Scorponok''' (aka '''MegaZarak''' and '''BlackZarak''') possesses both a keen mind and a great deal of raw, savage power. He is equally comfortable with maverick stratagems and brute force, though he's built more for the latter: his animalistic alternate form bristles with weapons, from multiple paired cannons and the dreaded electro-stinger in his tail, to the crushing grip of his mighty claws. These traits combine to make him both a terrifying foe on the battlefield and a serious contender for leadership of the Decepticons. Often, only his arch-foe [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] is capable of standing against him.

He is often partnered in some way with a being named [[Zarak (G1)|Zarak]].

{{bigquote|I'll rip you to pieces with my bare claws, tear your circuits out with my teeth and spit your diodes back at you!|Scorponok|"[[On the Edge of Extinction!]]"}}

{{note|Much about Scorponok differs by continuity; from personality to [[scale|size]]. See separate character notes in the sections below.}}

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
[[File:MarvelHeadmasters-2.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|And he'll form the head(master).]]
{{main|Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity}}
Leader of a contingent of Decepticons on war-torn Cybertron, Scorponok was the arch enemy of Autobot commander Fortress Maximus. After many clashes on Cybertron, their respective armies carried their fight to the peaceful organic world of Nebulos, where Scorponok and many of his troops physically joined with that world's inhabitants to became Headmasters. Binary bonded with the Nebulan leader Lord Zarak, Scorponok pursued the Autobots across Nebulos and then across the stars to Earth.

In the wake of the Underbase catastrophe, Scorponok became leader of Earth's surviving Decepticons. The binary-bond with Zarak had unexpected consequences, and Scorponok often saw himself simply as an extension of Zarak's own self. With the coming of Unicron, Scorponok accepted an alliance with Optimus Prime's Autobots, while Zarak came to terms with his role as a powerful Decepticon leader. Scorponok led his troops in a doomed final stand against the Chaos Bringer, ultimately falling before Unicron's might.

In one timeline, Scorponok's original head was reactivated, inheriting Zarak's scientific skills. He manipulated Grimlock into unleashing the [[Gene Key]], to turn Cybertron's population into Decepticons, but was eventually killed for good by the Dinobot leader.
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===American Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Stephen Keener]] (English), [[Eiji Itō]] (Japanese)|[[Fang Shuqiao]] (Chinese), [[Hans-Rainer Müller]] (German), [[Georges Atlas]] (European French)}}

[[File:Rebirth3-Scorponok5.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|A Tale Of Two Cities]]
[[File:Rebirth3-Scorponokmodes.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Scorponok! Converts from robot to scorpion to city to... wait, is that a space ship]]
Scorponok was a gigantic Headmaster robot built from scratch by Lord Zarak, the secret ruler of Nebulos, upon learning of the Transformers. Working from the Headmaster process designed by the Autobot [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]] and later applied to his allies in the [[Hive (G1)|Hive]] and the Decepticons, Zarak used his mental powers to reconstruct the Hive's entire city into a robotic body for him to binary bond with. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 2}} With Scorponok under his command, Zarak was able to retrieve the key to the Plasma Energy Chamber from the Autobots and carry the Decepticon forces back to Cybertron to reunite with Galvatron. In the end, a bolt of [[plasma energy]] zapped Scorponok in his city mode, launching the massive Headmaster (and the collected Decepticons inside) far out into space. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 3}}

{{Note|Like Fortress Maximus, it is unclear if Scorponok has a life of his own or is simply a large machine that Zarak can control. There is no explanation of how Zarak could've brought him to life and his one line of "Autobot Die!" isn't exactly the most sophisticated of expressions.}}
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====''Legends'' comic====
Zarak brought Scorponok to the [[Legends World]], where he disguised his city mode as a shopping center known as the Hive. After recruiting [[Flywheels]], he rampaged through the city as Scorponok until he was confronted by the Double-Headmasters, a combination of his Nebulon enemies and the local Autobots. He refused to become a Double-Headmaster himself by allowing Flywheels to form Scorponok's head, and ended up blasted through a portal back to where he came from. {{storylink|LGEX Headmaster Set Chapter}}

====''Wings Universe''====
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[[File:HtF-ZarakbecomesScorponokhead.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.1]]

Under the control of the elder Zarak, Scorponok fought countless battles against Galvatron in the hope to seize power. He eventually passed away, leaving Scorponok to his son, [[Olin Zarak]]. As the new Scorponok, Olin eventually found himself under [[Cannonball (G1)|Cannonball]]’s employ. He worked as a manual laborer aboard the ''[[Tidal Wave (G1)|Tidal Wave]]'', but continued to long for glory. Worried that he suffered mental instability due to Scorponok still being attuned to his father’s brainwaves rather than his own, Olin planned to have Dr. [[Vez]] recalibrate the machine… but not until he could be sure he could fully trust the doctor. Olin insisted that the Scorponok exo-suit was not an intelligent being in its own right, [[Tornado]] expressed doubts about this statement, swearing a malign intelligence was silently observing him from within the mechanical scorpion, even when Olin was separated from it.

After the creature from "[[Demon's Maw]]" caused serious damage to the ''Tidal Wave'', Scorponok and his band of laborers were tasked with rebuilding the ship under [[Ferak]]’s supervision.

Scorponok was absent from the Star Seekers’ attack on [[Ventax II]], having instead been tasked in procuring a large energy production device from a building.

Scorponok later helped Ferak upgrade the Tidal Wave's transwarp engines in anticipation for Cannonball's greatest heist; robbing Cybertron of all of its energy... in the distant future! {{storylink|Tornado - Decepticon Saboteur}}

After using advanced transwarp mathematics to travel through time, Cannonball led Scorponok and the Star Seekers on a raid of the future Autobot outpost Galadria to access its space bridge nexus. Warping into the heart of Unicron's severed head, Cannonball intended to use the planet-eater's systems to drain Cybertron dry of energon. During the raid, Olin discovered the Cybertronian Knight [[Devcon (G1)|Devcon]] spying on them, and combined with Scorponok to detain him. As more Cybertronian Knights came to oppose the Star Seekers, Brimstone lent his rail gun mode to Scorponok to ward them off. During the fight, Scorponok was knocked out by [[Flareup (G1)|Flareup]] and captured alongside the rest of the crew. {{storylink|Hoist the Flag}}

Tornado's log indicated that Scorponok escaped capture by the Knights and made it back to the Tidal Wave, but Tornado opined that Scorponok may have taken that opportunity to mutiny. Although Cannonball eventually escaped and was back in control of the Tidal Wave, later logs referred to Scorponok's "former quarters". {{storylink|Tornado - Decepticon Saboteur}}
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===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
{{note|In this continuity, in a reverse of the standard western naming, Scorponok is the name of the being who becomes the ''head'' of the giant robot, taking the place of Lord Zarak in Japanese fiction. When Scorponok is attached to his giant [[transtector]] body, he is properly referred to as '''MegaZarak''' (メガザラック ''Megazarakku''), much like how Fortress becomes "Fortress Maximus" when in his large form. Scorponok's size varies over the series, from human-sized to full Transformer-sized.}}

====''The Headmasters'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Banjō Ginga]] (Japanese)|[[Jack Murphy]] (English), [[Fang Shuqiao]] (Chinese)}}

[[File:Scorponok headmasters shadows.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|Well-manicured eeeeevil.]]
Scorponok was one of a group of diminutive Transformers who left Cybertron four million years ago to escape the Great War and took up residence on the planet [[Master (planet)|Master]]. To survive the harsh environmental conditions on Master, the Transformers built large, lifeless robotic bodies called [[Transtector]]s, to which they could connect as heads, increasing their size and power. Scorponok underwent the training to become one of these "Headmasters," but he chafed under the leadership of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress]], and he led several like-minded Headmaster warriors in a rebellion that ultimately ended with their defeat and exile from Master. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}}

By the year [[2011]], Scorponok had teamed up with Galvatron and the Decepticons, and his three minions, [[Weirdwolf (G1)|Weirdwolf]], Mindwipe, and [[Skullcruncher (G1)|Skullcruncher]], joined Galvatron's forces in an attack on Cybertron in 2011. {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}} Scorponok himself, on the other hand, refrained from making appearances on the battlefield, sticking to the shadows (in the most preposterously literal way imaginable) and emerging only to lure the Autobot Headmasters into a trap on the planet [[Praum]]. {{storylink|The Four-Million-Year-Old Veil of Mystery}} Not long thereafter, when Galvatron discovered that [[Vector Sigma]] was in the midst of developing a powerful [[Cybertonuron|new alloy]], Scorponok advised against attacking the planet, suggesting instead that they destroy the alloy, rather than risk the Autobots gaining control of it. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 1}} In truth, Scorponok was more concerned about ''Galvatron'' obtaining the alloy's power, and determined to stop anyone from acquiring it by taking out Cybertron itself. He had Mindwipe plant powerful bombs in Vector Sigma's chamber, which went off and devastated the planet, ostensibly taking Galvatron with it. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 2}}

[[File:Scorponok headmasters smallrobot.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.2|"Mine is an evil laugh! Moo hoo ha ha!"]]
Scorponok subsequently took control of the Decepticons, falsely claiming that Galvatron was alive and commanding him from afar. He immediately put a series of far-reaching plans into action, starting with the creation of a massive Transtector for himself, which would put him on equal footing with Fortress and his Transtector-scum-battleship, the ''Maximus''. Enslaved [[Beastformer]]s were put to work on the planet [[Zarak (planet)|Zarak]] to construct this Transtector, and to provide it with power, Scorponok had the Decepticons steal [[Sol 1]], a human solar-energy-gathering satellite, which beamed its power reserves to Zarak. {{storylink|The Shadow Emperor, Scorponok}} To distract the Autobots from his plans, he ordered Sixshot to attack Earth, so the heroes would focus their efforts on defending the planet. While the construction was going on, meanwhile, Scorponok focused his attention on harnessing the power of the [[plasma energy]] released in the destruction of Cybertron. {{storylink|The Dormant Volcano Mysteriously Erupts}} As part of his efforts to distract the Autobots, Scorponok sent the [[buridanka]] to Earth and [[Athenia]], but was shocked when Fortress revealed his mighty transtector's robot mode to defeat it. {{Storylink|Head On!! Fortress Maximus}}

[[File:Scorponok headmasters scorpionmode.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|Claws...check. Stinger...check. Multiple gun turrets...check. Giant, vulnerable weak spot dead center on the chest...check mate.]]
Seeking to generate even more of plasma energy for his plans of universal conquest, Scorponok used the energy he had already obtained to create bombs that were planted beneath the surface of [[Mars (planet)|Mars]], which would rip the planet apart. {{storylink|Explosion on Mars!! Maximus Is in Danger}} While the Autobots were busy fighting the Decepticon contingent on Mars to prevent the planet's destruction, Scorponok unveiled his completed MegaZarak transtector to the rest of the Decepticons on [[Chaar]], stepping from the shadows for the first time as he brought all his troops aboard his new battleship-body and flew to Mars. Once there, MegaZarak transformed into [[robot mode]] and spitefully attacked the immobile Fortress Maximus before fleeing into space just before his plasma bombs detonated and blew Mars to cosmic rubble. The Maximus was able to absorb some of the energy released in the initial stages of the explosion, and Fortress was able to transform into Fortress Maximus and escape the blast. Fortress Maximus cleaved MegaZarak shoulder with his [[Master Sword]], forcing the Decepticons to retreat. {{storylink|Explosion on Mars!! MegaZarak Appears}}

[[File:Scorponok headmasters megazarak.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.2|"Hello? My visor seems to have fallen down over my face. Little help?"]]
Believing that his deeds had cemented his position of power, Scorponok arranged to be coronated the new Decepticon emperor on Earth's moon, but in the midst of the ceremony, Galvatron returned alive and well and retook leadership. {{storylink|Return of the Immortal Emperor}} Subservient to Galvatron for the moment, MegaZarak and the other Decepticons once attempted to stop Autobot assistance to [[Sandra (planet)|Sandra]], but failed. {{storylink|SOS from Planet Sandra}} On MegaZarak's suggestion, Galvatron had the Decepticons distract the Autobots with a trap before departing to plunder other planets for their energy. {{storylink|Daniel Faces His Biggest Crisis Ever!!}} MegaZarak transformed to robot mode to battle Fortress Maximus on [[Hive (planet)|Hive]], but the Decepticons were still forced off-planet. {{storylink|Fight to the Death on Planet Hive!!}} MegaZarak then took the Decepticons to [[Twin Star|Sperity]], but they were fooled into thinking the planet was bereft of energy and left. {{storylink|Battle for Defense of the False Planet}} They next went to [[Daros]], where they entered an alliance with the planet's decadent ruling class for energy, leaving when the Autobots and the oppressed populace joined forces to overthrow the corrupt government. It was on Daros that the Autobots met a Beastformer named [[Tekna]] who gave them valuable data about MegaZarak's weak spot at the cost of his life. {{storylink|Find MegaZarak's Weak Spot!!}} The Decepticons made final stops at [[Paradise]] {{storylink|Head Formation of Friendship}} and the [[Pirate Planet]], but were nevertheless again and again repelled by Fortress and his Autobots. {{storylink|Mystery of the Space Pirate Ship}} When the Decepticons returned to Earth, diminishing MegaZarak's immediate usefulness to Galvatron, the wicked Headmaster returned to this own schemes, ignoring Galvatron's orders {{storylink|Ultra Magnus Dies!!}} and planting more plasma energy bombs along the [[Pacific Ring of Fire]].

[[File:Hm26 prepare to die.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
Everything turned around for Scorponok when Galvatron faced the Autobot Headmasters alone in a battle in Alaska, and was finally destroyed when they collapsed an iceberg on top of him. {{storylink|The Emperor of Destruction Vanishes on an Iceberg}} This allowed Scorponok to once again seize leadership of the Decepticons, appointing himself the "Emperor of Terror" and resuming his plan for the destruction of Earth by attempting the detonation of his plasma bombs. After [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] decoded Tekna's data, he raced to Earth where a battle was already in progress and gave Fortress Maximus the information, allowing the Autobot leader to perforate MegaZarak's weak spot, and send the critically wounded Decepticon fleeing off into space. {{storylink|I Risk My Life for Earth}}

[[File:HM35 Maximus unleashes power.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.1]]
Moving his attentions away from Earth for the time being, Scorponok led the Decepticons back to planet Master in search of a weapon to counter the power of Fortress's Master Sword. {{storylink|Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 2)}} The Autobots pursued them, which unfortunately resulted in [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] being captured by the villains and ransomed for the secrets of the Master Sword. {{storylink|The Master Sword Is in Danger!!}} Using this information, Scorponok forged the [[Zarak Shield]] out of [[G-Metal]], {{storylink|The Zarak Shield Turns the Tide}} and when the two weapons clashed, the Zarak Shield emerged triumphant. {{storylink|Operation: Destroy the Decepticons}} Emboldened by this victory, Scorponok led the charge back to Earth, {{storylink|My Friend Sixshot!}} intending to finally destroy it, pausing only in the asteroid belt to effect repairs on his Transtector, and to betray and dispose of [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]], whom he had never trusted. {{storylink|Duel on the Asteroid}}

Upon his return to Earth, Scorponok promptly had the Decepticon launch an energy-gathering satellite into orbit, and then withdrew to the sunken continent of [[Lemuria (myth)|Lemuria]], where already had numerous Decepticons working to mine the legendary [[crysmagnetal]]. Scorponok raised "Death Towers" of this metal in five strategic location all over Earth all, which proceeded to generate waves of energy that were gathered by the satellite. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 1)}} For the final part of his plan, MegaZarak lured the Autobots to the North Pole, where he clashed with Fortress Maximus for the last time atop a sixth dais of crysmagnetal. As soon as the two combatants were upon the dais, MegaZarak had the satellite beam its stored energy down into his Transtector, and through it into the dais, creating an exponential loop that threatened to tear the Earth apart. Scorponok disconnected from his Transtector and retreated into space with the Decepticons to watch the Earth's destruction, only for Fortress Maximus—supercharged with the combined energy of the Autobot army united in a [[Head Formation]]—to destroy his Transtector, breaking the circuit and saving the Earth. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}
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====Ask Vector Prime====
Vector Prime stated that when Scorponok arranged for the plasma bombing and [[Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 2|devastation of Cybertron]], he also damaged the stable axis of [[G1 World|the core reality]]. Several divergent universal streams and contradictory timelines emerged as a result of [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity|the network]] being based upon this unstable reality. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/06/11}}

In [[Primax 304.25-P3 Zeta|one segment]] of the system, Scorponok dispatched [[Fenris]]'s team of [[Pretender]]s to acquire the [[Ultra Matrix]] from [[Beast (planet)|Beast]]. They were foiled, however, by a team of Autobot Pretenders led by [[Marduk]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/30}}

====''Super-God Masterforce Master File''====
With the Decepticons at last forced off of Earth, the Autobots also left the planet, and Transformers' war transitioned into a series of space-based exchanges between Chaar and [[Athenia]], which became known as the [[Master Wars]]. To rejoin the fight, Scorponok had a new Transtector constructed, much smaller than his old one (comparatively speaking – it was still taller than a [[combiner]]), but outfitted with hyper-dense armor. Before he could connect with this new body, Scorponok was captured by the mysterious alien entity [[Devil Z]], who had been in hibernation on Earth until recently, and saw a use for Scorponok in his plan to create the ultimate lifeform. Devil Z brainwashed Scorponok, placing him, and by extension the entire Decepticon army, under his control, and then allowed him to link up with his new Transtector. Rather than forming the head for his Transtector, however, Scorponok controlled it from within its chest cavity, wired directly into its systems from there, with a new "decoy" head placed between its shoulders. Now, Scorponok was '''BlackZarak''' (ブラックザラック ''BurakkuZarakku'').

The former Decepticon ninja, [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]], learned what had befallen Scorponok, and alerted the Autobots to the existence of Devil Z on Earth. The news of this shadowy controller reached the Autobots just as the [[Trainbot]]s reported the first sighting of BlackZarak in the shadows of a meteor cluster, and the concerned Autobots decided to send a collection of Transtectors to the small Autobot group under the command of [[Metalhawk (Masterforce)|Metalhawk]] that was still on Earth, which he used to transform human beings into Autobot warriors to aid in the battle against Devil Z's forces. {{storylink|Master File No, 1}}

{{note|Following ''The Headmasters'', Japanese continuity branches off in two similar but distinct directions: one is depicted in the ''Super-God Masterforce'' animated series, leading into the ''Zone'' cartoon, while the other is told through the ''Super-God Masterforce'' manga, which leads into the ''Zone'' manga and story pages. However, Scorponok's activities ''between'' the end of ''The Headmasters'' and the beginning of ''Super-God Masterforce'', told through his own packaging [[bio]] and [[TV Magazine]] articles, apply to both continuities.}}

====''Super-God Masterforce'' cartoon continuity====
=====''Super-God Masterforce'' cartoon=====
{{voiceactor|[[Banjō Ginga]] (Japanese), [[Hidekatsu Shibata]] (Japanese, when merged with Devil Z)}}

[[File:Blackzarak robotmode.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|His cartoon power level is only matched by his toy's likelihood of shattering.]]
Archive footage of Fortress Maximus destroying the MegaZarak transtector was used to educate the future [[Headmaster Junior]]s about the [[Master Wars]]. {{storylink|Birth! Headmaster Jrs}}

After numerous failures by Devil Z's forces on Earth resulted in multiple [[Godmaster (lifeform)|Godmaster]] warriors joining the Autobot ranks instead of the Decepticons, the incensed alien summoned BlackZarak to Earth. Observing BlackZarak's activities, Fortress Maximus's younger brother, [[Grand Maximus]], raced to Earth ahead of him and warned the Autobots of his coming. In preparation for BlackZarak's arrival, the Autobots worked to construct a power-up drone named [[Godbomber]] for their most powerful member, [[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]]. {{storylink|Life? Death? The Desperate Lightfoot}} While they worked, the approaching BlackZarak bombarded the Earth with meteors as part of a complicated scheme by Devil Z's ambassadors, [[Giga]] and [[Mega]] to publicly discredit the Autobots, which was ultimately foiled. {{storylink|Expose the Decepticons' Dark Trap!}}

BlackZarak's threat loomed for a while {{storylink|Super Ginrai Gets Blown Away in the Desert!?}} and when he made his way to Earth's orbit, Giga and Mega combined into their robot form of [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]] and headed to Earth's moon to rendezvous with BlackZarak. {{storylink|Will the Bomber Project Be Destroyed!?}} But before BlackZarak arrived, Ginrai merged with the completed Godbomber, and pursued him into space. BlackZarak showed up in the midst of their battle, and promptly impaled Ginrai with his [[Tyrant Spear]], sending him crashing to the moon's surface. {{storylink|God Ginrai - Into the Sky!!}} BlackZarak and Overlord followed him down to the moon, and hunted the wounded Autobot, who was in dire straits until the timely arrival of Grand Maximus. With the sides now more evenly matched, the two Decepticons attempted to break off the battle and head for Earth, but Ginrai and Grand brought them back down to the moon with a bump. BlackZarak instructed the damaged Overlord to flee the battle, and although he was furious at being ordered around by this newcomer, Overlord could do little to argue, and left BlackZarak to face the two Autobots alone. Grand and Ginrai double-teamed BlackZarak, and eventually, Ginrai was able to decapitate the Decepticon with his God Fire Guts attack. Although Ginrai thought his opponent was done for, BlackZarak's headless body hauled itself back up, and retreated off into space, with Grand Maximus hot on his tail. {{storylink|God Ginrai - Showdown on the Surface of the Moon}} The defeat of both Overlord and BlackZarak upset the Earth-bound Decepticons, who swore vengeance on Ginrai. {{storylink|Overlord - Terror of the Chōkon Tornado}} Footage of BlackZarak's battle on the Moon eventually made its way to [[Clouder]]'s hands, who used it as impetus to join the conflict. {{Storylink|Appearance!! The Final Godmaster}}

[[File:Blackzarak scorpion mode.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.2|The scorched remains of two fans who wouldn't stop asking why Devil Z made so many Autobot Transtectors.]]
During this extended stay in space, BlackZarak mastered localized gravity manipulation and gained the ability to open black holes, which he could use to teleport himself across the galaxy at will. After trapping Grand Maximus inside one of these singularities in order to keep him out of the way, BlackZarak teleported directly to Earth and immediately tore through [[New York City]] as part of Devil Z's "Operation M-1". He proceeded to attack [[Tokyo]] alongside Overlord, but was foiled when Ginrai freed Grand Maximus, and the two Autobots stopped the villains by tricking them into blasting each other. {{storylink|BlackZarak - Destroyer from Space}} With the failure of this scheme, Devil Z initiated "Operation M-2" and had BlackZarak withdraw to the far side of the moon, where he would unleash the atmosphere-destroying [[Death Para-Machine]] against the Earth. Thankfully, BlackZarak was only able to get off one shot from the deadly weapon before Ginrai destroyed it with his God Fire Guts attack. {{storylink|Crisis! The Day of Human Extinction}}

[[File:Blackzarak dakatsu mode.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|A dog chasing its own tail has nothing on Hydra Mode.]]
BlackZarak returned to attacking cities around the globe, and soon struck in a city where [[Cancer (Masterforce)|Cancer]] went to, with a trio of [[Sparkdash]] drones to back him up. Luckily, Autobot Godmaster [[Road King]] was on patrol in the area, and soon called him Ginrai to help him take BlackZarak down. {{storylink|God Ginrai - Save Cancer!?}} When the Decepticons formulated a trap, BlackZarak was sent to [[Moscow]] as part of a divide and conquer strategy. {{storylink|God Ginrai: Showdown at the Decepticon Base}} After battling Grand Maximus there, BlackZarak returned to the Decepticon base when the Autobots attacked it. During this clash, Devil Z took his brainwashing to the next level, and actually merged his consciousness with BlackZarak, entering his body and taking control of it himself. For his first act in BlackZarak's body, Devil Z collapsed the Decepticon base in a failed attempt to destroy the Autobots {{storylink|The Ultimate Combination!! BlackZarak, the New Lifeform}} and then led the Decepticons in an attack on North America, bombarding the country with his [[Devil Power]] from a strategic staging point in the heart of the [[Grand Canyon]], {{storylink|Battle to the Death!! God Ginrai VS Darkwings Reborn}} continuing till Devil Z ordered the Decepticons to move to Europe. {{storylink|Autobots! Desperate Attack!!}}

Devil Z took the Decepticons to the peak of the Matterhorn, where he unleashed his Devil Power upon the continent until God Ginrai arrived to challenge him. {{storylink|Malevolent and Inhuman! The True Form of Devil Z}} The battle was fierce, and Ginrai thought he had won when he once again cleaved BlackZarak's head from his shoulders, but the decapitation of his host meant little to Devil Z, who simply transformed BlackZarak's body into a new, twin-headed serpent form, and kept the fight going. Uniting his Chōkon Power with that of the [[Headmaster Junior]]s, Ginrai unleashed his most powerful God Fire Guts yet and dove through BlackZarak's body, finally destroying the giant Decepticon in a huge explosion that left only ash and shrapnel. Although Devil Z survived the blast, he now no longer had BlackZarak's body to enclose him, and was wide open for Ginrai's finishing move: the Final Fire Guts, which utterly obliterated the evil alien. {{storylink|A Battle... and Then...}}
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=====''Legends'' comic=====
Years prior to his departure from Master, Scorponok kidnapped six of his fellow 'bots and exposed them to a sample of plasma energy in search of a method to use the energy to power himself up. The experiment was interrupted by Fortress, marking the beginning of Scorponok's open rebellion against him. He tried to recapture his test subjects on his return to Master, prompting them to flee and end up becoming Targetmasters. {{storylink|Mutant Targetmaster Birth Chapter}}

[[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]] told [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]], visiting from the [[Legends World]], the story about how he and other diminutive Transformers, including Scorponok, left Cybertron to escape the war and settled on Master. He then destroyed a returned Scorponok's Transtector with a powerful blast as proof that despite their size, life on the inhospitable planet had only made them stronger. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 9|Bonus Edition Vol. 9}} Reflecting on his easy victory over such a mighty opponent, Brainstorm would later realize he had been temporarily powered up by Rattrap's presence. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 39|Bonus Edition Vol. 39}} [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] would later mention that the Autobot Headmasters needed to train in case recent rumors that Scorponok had returned again were true. {{storylink|Transformers 2015 Brainstorm Chapter#Part 1|Brainstorm Chapter Part 1}}

By [[2021]], Scorponok did indeed reveal himself to have the battle with Brainstorm and continued his feud with the Autobots. Consumed by his lust for revenge against Fortress, he detonated a [[black hole]] in order to both destroy the Autobots and produce plasma energy for himself, indifferent to the fact that his own troops were in range of the explosion. His plan failed as the Autobots were able to recover much of the explosives, causing the black hole to instead divide into "[[blackball]]s" that infested the bodies of everyone present. {{storylink|Headmaster Chapter Prologue}} While his troops traveled to the [[Legends World]], Scorponok remained in the [[G1 World]] and wandered space. Devil Z, resurrected in the Legends World, remotely brainwashed him and had him return to Beast and enslave Beastformers to build two new transtectors. This resulted in a new BlackZarak as well as the gigantic [[Majin Zarak]], a beast so gigantic Scorponok didn't even form part of it but piloted it like a vehicle. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Finale: Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part One|Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part One}}

When Devil Z was resurrected, Weirdwolf recalled with resentment how they'd lost BlackZarak to him. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 35|Bonus Edition Vol. 35}} Devil Z also remembered how he had taken control of BlackZarak, and repeated the trick by wiring [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] into the chest of the [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] Transtector while he himself controlled it from the head. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 36|Bonus Edition Vol. 36}} When Devil Z broke free from his restraints in the Legends World, he brought the brainwashed Scorponok and BlackZarak transtector to the Legends World and reformed the hybrid Devil Z/BlackZarak being. Devil Z attempted to kill every living thing in the Legends World so that he could use its native energies all for himself, but he was stopped in his tracks by [[Grand Maximus]] and the [[Masterforce]] users residing in the Legends World. Devil Z and the BlackZarak transtector were destroyed at the battle's conclusion, although Scorponok was spared. {{Storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Grand Maximus)|Bonus Edition Grand Maximus}}

Freed from Devil Z's influence, Scorponok immediately thought of a plan to produce energy by using the plasma-infused [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] partners as bombs to blow up the Legends World. In order to keep the world's defenders busy, he brought over Majin Zarak and began causing chaos while his troops abducted the Targetmasters. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Finale: Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part One|Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part One}} While his creation seemed unbeatable, sabotage at the hands of Beastformers allowed the defenders of the Legends World to force Majin Zarak and Scorponok through a dimensional portal, causing them both to disappear to some unknown location. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Finale: Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part One|Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part Two}}

=====''Zone'' cartoon=====
{{voiceactor|[[Hirohiko Kakegawa]] (Japanese)}}

[[File:ZarakZone1.jpg|left|thumb|Aye aye aye—sharpen your boot, and bludgeon your eye]]
Several years after the conclusion of the [[Masterforce War]], when the supernatural entity [[Violen Jiger]] seized control of the Decepticons, one of his first actions was to recruit "[[Nine Great Demon Generals]]" from Decepticon history. Violen Jiger assigned BlackZarak to serve as his "Evil Spirit General", and outfitted him with new armor and weapons to make him more deadly than ever before.

[[File:Zone blackzarak.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Aye aye aye—the blarney stone brings a tear to me eye]]
BlackZarak was part of the team of generals who attacked planet [[Micro|Zone]] in order to steal its precious [[Energon Z]] for Violen Jiger's schemes, but BlackZarak refrained from participating in the assault, hanging back on the fringes of the planet's atmosphere to cover his allies' rear. As his fellow generals made good their escape with the Energon Z in hand, BlackZarak barred the way of the [[Super Car Patrol Team]] and [[Battle Patrol]] as they attempted to pursue in the [[Rocket Base|Galaxy Rocket]]. The Demon General managed to trap the rocket in a crackling field of electricity, and then departed to rejoin his fellow Decepticons, leaving the electric net to slowly destroy the rocket. Luckily for the Autobots, the [[Jet Patrol Team]] arrived to destroy the net, and [[Sunrunner (G1)|Sunrunner]] proceeded to use his radar to track BlackZarak back to the other Decepticons. {{storylink|Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!}}
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====''Super-God Masterforce'' manga continuity====
=====''Super-God Masterforce'' manga=====
[[File:Blackzarak manga.jpg|left|thumb|Black-and-WhiteZarak]]
When it became apparent that the small force under his command on Earth lacked the manpower to handle the Autobots, Devil Z chose to unite them with the Decepticons in space, and ordered the combined army to attack Athenia. Ginrai (who was on the planet at the time to be appointed Supreme Commander of the Autobots) was able to win the battle by defeating [[Scramble 7]], but after the fight, BlackZarak made his first appearance before the Autobots, carrying Hydra, Buster and the Decepticon Headmasters, who announced that they were returning to Earth. {{storylink|The Battle Begins! The United Earth-Space Troops}}

BlackZarak joined the Decepticons in travelling to Earth, battling [[Raiden]] and the Autobot Headmasters outside the planet's atmosphere while Ginrai confronted Overlord for the first time down on its surface. After defeating his opponents, BlackZarak turned towards Earth, only to find Ginrai streaking towards him, with Overlord in close pursuit. At the last moment, Ginrai spun out of the way, causing the two Decepticons to accidentally strike each other, and damage one another quite badly. While the wounded Overlord returned to Earth, BlackZarak limped back off into space. {{storylink|God Ginrai's Amazing Super-God Combination!}}

BlackZarak later battled Grand Maximus and the Autobot Godmasters in space, with the aid of [[Darkwings]], {{storylink|The Earth Families of Good and Evil}} after which Devil Z spirited him away to carry out some upgrades. {{storylink|Decepticons' Great Counterattack!}} These upgrades complete, BlackZarak was soon returned to Earth, and joined Overlord in attacking another city, where he wound up battling Grand Maximus and the Autobots Godmasters once more. {{storylink|Live? Die?! The Desperate Super-God Combination}} Later, BlackZarak attacked China with a trio of [[Sparkdash|Sparkdash drones]]. Decepticon Headmaster Junior [[Cancer (Masterforce)|Cancer]] happened to be in the city at the time, and when the Autobots arrived to battle BlackZarak, he displayed his disdain for humans—even comrades—by seizing Cancer and using him as a shield to keep the Autobots at bay. It was then that Overlord arrived, and surprised everyone by viciously attacking BlackZarak, disgusted by his treatment of Cancer. While the two Decepticons were fighting, the Autobots exploited their conflict to attack and force them to retreat. {{storylink|Great Turn-Around! Autobots}}

[[File:Devilz head on!.jpg|thumb|Head? I don't need a head. Heads are for wimps!]]
Overlord's betrayal proved to be the last straw for Devil Z, and he took matters into his own hands by connecting himself to BlackZarak's Transtector as a new head of sorts. Now in control of the Decepticon's body and mind, he transformed BlackZarak into a new serpentine form, and attacked Overlord, the Headmaster Juniors and Ginrai, intending to absorb their [[Chōkon Power|Jinchōkon]], in order to transform himself into the ultimate lifeform. His Jinchōkon-absorbing beam was blocked by the wholly-robotic Autobot [[Pretender]]s, and the Autobots and Decepticons united to destroy Devil Z and BlackZarak for good. Uniting their powers in the "Perfect Transform Attack", all the Autobots and Decepticons boarded Grand Maximus, who collided with BlackZarak, destroying the Decepticon and his alien passenger in an explosion of pure Chōkon Power. {{storylink|The Birth of the Super Lifeforms}}
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=====''Zone'' manga and story pages=====
[[File:Blackzarak zone manga.jpg|left|thumb]]
Years after the end of the Masterforce War on Earth, the creature known as [[Violen Jiger]] took control of the Decepticon forces and created an elite fighting force by recruiting "[[Nine Great Demon Generals]]" from throughout Transformer history. BlackZarak was selected to be one of these generals, and Violen Jiger used his strange, supernatural powers to bring the Decepticon back from the dead, dubbing him his "Evil Spirit General" and increasing his strength with new armor and weaponry. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 1}}

BlackZarak was part of the contingent of generals sent to planet Zone to steal its super-energy, Energon Z, for Violen Jiger. After his fellow Decepticons succeeded in purloining the Energon Z, BlackZarak covered their escape, seizing the Galaxy Rocket carrying the pursuing Autobots in an unbreakable grip. He proceeded to coat the rocket in a cocoon of strange energy webbing and then departed to join his fellow generals, but fortunately for the Autobots, the Jet Patrol Team arrived to cut them free before they lost BlackZarak's trail. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (manga)|Transformers: Zone}}

BlackZarak later attacked Earth, and met resistance in the form of [[Landshaker]] and [[Sky Hyper]]. BlackZarak seized Landshaker, easily shrugging off Skyhyper's blasts, but was suddenly stunned by a barrage from [[Sonic Bomber]], as he and Dai Atlas came swooping onto the battlefield. Exploiting the opening, Dai Atlas fired on BlackZarak, proving once again that the Autobots' desire to save their comrades would always best the Decepticons' evil. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 5}}

Along with the other Generals, BlackZarak schooled [[Metrotitan (Zone)|Metrotitan]] and the [[Metrosquad]] in the ways of evil, making them formidable opponents for the [[Powered Master]]s. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 7}}

===Ladybird Books continuity===
[[File:Decepticonsatthepole.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|"Put me on the Naughty List, will you?!"]]
Scorponok was originally a large, mobile Decepticon base on [[Nebulos]]. {{storylink|Decepticons at the Pole}} Through means unknown, he became a Transformer, as well as smaller and sentient, and took command of the Decepticon forces from [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]].

He matched wits with Optimus Prime himself, at one point trying to lure him into surrendering in exchange for a hostage's life. {{storylink|Autobot Hostage}} Eventually, the Autobots became too big a nuisance, and Scorponok had the Decepticons move en masse to a secret underground city in the Nebulos Triangle, but this backfired when the Autobots sealed him and his army underground for good. {{storylink|Decepticons Underground}}
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===Swamp of the Scorpion===
{{notemultipath}}
The mighty city Scorponok lay dormant deep within Nebulos's vast jungle-swamp. In this mode, he served as Lord Zarak's base of operation while Zarak plotted to steal Nebulos's oil supply to further his dreams of conquest. Opposing him were [[you|a young Nebulan]] and the Autobot Highbrow. Whether or not Scorponok and the other Decepticons succeeded in their plot depended on the decisions you made! {{storylink|Swamp of the Scorpion}}
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===''Transformers in 3-D''===
Seeking a new [[Energon]] source, the Decepticons flew Scorponok to an out-of-the-way asteroid, where he served as a base of operations. When a fight inevitably broke out, Scorponok flew to the battle scene. After he pucked up [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] and tossed the Autobot into the distance, [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] angrily bodyslammed him, and the pair began grappling. {{storylink|The Test (issue)|The Test}}

Scorponok, accompanied by [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] and [[Octane]], intercepted [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]], as the Autobot was heading for [[Andellor]]. Scorponok threatened to destroy the Autobot unless he revealed where he was headed. Cosmos complied, but Scorponok was keen on destroying him anyway. Cyclonus insisted they investigate, and recalled the history of Andellor. Scorponok realised that the [[Prism of Power]] which Cosmos sought was the only thing that could stop the Decepticon's new weapon, the [[suspension-ray beam]]. Down on the planet, the three Decepticons ventured into a cave and were attacked, first by some tentacles from a pool, and finally by [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]. Ironhide shrugged off Scorponok's mightiest blast, and defeated both him and Cyclonus. {{storylink|Transformers in 3-D issue 2|Transformers in 3-D #2}}

After the [[Clone (subgroup)|Clone]]s failed to obtain the coordinates to [[Metascan Alpha]], Zarak mocked Galvatron's skills and, combining with Scorponok, reasserted that he was leader of the Decepticons now. While the pair were still in disagreement, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] broke into their base with the intention of destroying Galvatron's [[Nullification Cannon]]. During the battle, Scorponok took a swing at Prime which accidentally connected with the Cannon, causing it to explode. {{storylink|The War Against the Destructons, Chapter 1 of 3}}

===PDTF Comic===
Scorponok and Fortress Maximus met in battle, with Scorponok vowing to crush Maximus with his bare hands. Unfortunately the two giant Transformers, engrossed in their fight, began to topple over, sending their smaller comrades fleeing for their lives. {{storylink|PDTF Comic##14 "Watch Out! Mega Zarak!"|Watch Out! Mega Zarak!}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:DestinedforNothing Scorponok.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|[[Universal greeting|Bah-weep-Graaaaagnah wheep ni ni bong]], you have reached Decepticon Headquarters, your call is important to us, please hold.]]
Shortly before the [[Great Shutdown]], Scorponok attended a teleconference with [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] and [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], where he criticized the latter for "thinking like a calculator instead of a warrior". {{storylink|Destined for Nothing}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
[[File:SpotlightUltraMagnus Scorponok.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
{{main|Scorponok (G1)/2005 IDW continuity}}
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===''Kre-O'' cartoon===
[[File:Kreon Scorponok wallpaper.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]
[[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]], [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], and Scorponok were sent by [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] to rob the [[Autobot City Bank]]. In heavy disguise, they went in and got the drop on the bank tellers, only for [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] to turn up. The Decepticons called in [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]], who ripped the roof off the bank and disposed of the three Autobots. Scorponok subsequently cracked open the safe and passed the [[energon]] inside to Spinister for delivery to Megatron. {{storylink|Quest for Energon, Part 1}} Scorponok and Barricade carried the completed weapon over to [[Hightower (Kre-O)|Hightower]] to be set up. When Wheeljack and [[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]] invaded the work site, Scorponok helped in their capture, only to be pelted with molten cheese when they turned out to be a diversion. He and the other Decepticons were subsequently strung up in a net. {{storylink|Quest for Energon, Part 2}}

===''Kre-O'' online manga===
Scorponok was among [[Bludgeon (Kre-O)|Bludgeon]]'s forces when they uncovered the [[Red Bucket]], and fled the scene when Bludgeon was defeated by [[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]] and [[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]]. {{storylink|Treasure Competition! Defeat with Block Power!}}
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===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
A city on Megatron-dominated Cybertron, {{storylink|Funeral for a Friend}} Scorponok was known as a "city of madness" where unspeakable things took place. When several Autobots and [[G.I. Joe (team)|Joes]] were captured by the Decepticons, the [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] carried them to Scorponok for punishment. {{storylink|Expelled from the Garden}} [[Billy (G.I. Joe)|Billy]] and [[Snake-Eyes|Snake Eyes]] battled atop Scorponok's claws, resulting in the former losing his right arm and leg. {{storylink|FCBD Funnies}} Within Scorponok, Decepticobra constructed the artificial town of [[Springfield (G.I. Joe)|Springfield]] where [[Doctor Mindbender]] brainwashed the captured Joes into thinking they were just ordinary citizens. As Scorponok was facing off against [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Scarlett]] was able to fight off the influence and kill Scorponok's [[Nebulos|Neb'los]] Headmaster, Mo Zarak, after which she herself took control of the scorpion-city. {{storylink|Headmasters (issue)|Headmasters}} Optimus Prime stood atop of Scorponok when he repaired Bumblebee back to working order, leading to word spreading that Optimus had "tamed" the Decepticon war machine. {{storylink|Pax Megatronus}}

When [[Primus]] began transforming, Scorponok fled with the rest of the Autobots to avoid getting crushed. {{storylink|Escape from Primus}} Scarlett, now going by "Zkarlett", then had Scorponok meet up with Fortress Maximus so that she could share a moment with [[Snake-Eyes]], who was similarly in control of Maximus. Together, they then used their city-bot bodies to help convince [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] to transform into robot mode and join them in fighting the Decepticon army. {{storylink|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe issue 12|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe #12}} During the final battle, Scorponok and Maximus took on Megatron's "Mega-Megatron" combiner form, which dwarfed even them. After the Autobots and Joes were victorious, Scarlett brought Scorponok with her to Earth and positioned the city on the new continent, where it became home to victims of the Springfield incident and other displaced peoples and refugees. She and Snake-Eyes lived in a log cabin built on the tip of its tail. {{storylink|The War Never Ends}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
In [[Primax 1086.0 Kappa]], Scorponok and Fortress Maximus were both killed by Nebulans during the Transformers' battle on Nebulos, and their remains were fused together by Mortilus Zarak into a giant robot body under his control. After he binary bonded with the body, however, the faint traces of Scorponok and Maximus's sparks began affecting his mind, eventually driving him mad and turning him into "[[Zarak Maximus]]". {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/06/11}}

===''Of Masters and Mayhem''===
According to reports by [[Punch (G1)|Punch]], his alter-ego Counterpunch had worked his way into being a trusted advisor to Scorponok. Whether or not this actually happened is uncertain given the conflict between the two personas. {{storylink|The Truth We Make}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
When the devastating Transformer war spread to Nebulos, the Decepticon saboteur [[Zarak (G1)|Zarak]] and the Nebulan genius [[Borx|Fausto Borx]] colluded to transform the city of [[Kinodia]] into the towering superweapon MegaZarak: the first "double-Headmaster", jointly piloted by their binary-bonded intellects. Bolstered by this new addition, the Decepticons briefly enjoyed the upper hand during the Nebulan campaign - but their joy would short-lived, as the Autobots retaliated by binary-bonding [[Cerebros (G1)|Cerebros]] and [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] into Fortress Maximus. The battle between these two titans devastated the already ravaged world. Though MegaZarak was the stronger of the two city-bots, the Autobots used [[Llyra]]—daughter of Fausto and mate of their human ally [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]]—as a distraction, and MegaZarak's brief hesitation cost him the fight. {{storylink|A Brush With Infamy–Prologue}}

Though Fortress Maximus emerged triumphant, Nebulos would never again support life, and races across the galaxy would forever immortalize the tragedy as the "[[Scouring of Nebulos]]." {{storylink|Head Games}} MegaZarak saw action again several years later on the planet [[Master (planet)|Rebirth]]; by that point, Zarak had replaced Borx with the [[Cyberdroid]]s [[Abraham Dante|Dante]] and [[Caliburn (BWU)|Caliburn]]. When the Autobots arrived to liberate the world from Decepticon control, the Decepticons deployed MegaZarak against Fortress Maximus. This time, MegaZarak succeeded in toppling his old foe and the Autobots were forced to retreat. {{storylink|A Brush With Infamy–Prologue}} {{storylink|Derailment}}

At some point after this, Dante was unwillingly replaced by [[Olin Zarak|the grandson]] of Fausto Borx. MegaZarak was later destroyed under unspecified circumstances in another battle with Fortress Maximus at the very end of the Great War, presumably taking Zarak with him. {{storylink|Derailment}}

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor| [[Michael Dunn]] (English)|[[Frédéric Souterelle]] (French), [[Tilo Schmitz]] (German), [[Ricardo Schnetzer]] (Portuguese), [[Paco Vaquero]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Humberto Solórzano]] (Latin-American Spanish)}}
{{note|In this continuity, Scorponok hails from entirely different origins, being a creation of the [[Quintesson]]s much like the [[Transformer]]s. Despite his modified Decepticon symbol, he is neutral and it is unknown if he is a Headmaster aside from a few minor hints. His name is from being the last of the "Scorponok" faction or family.}}

Scorponok was created by the Quintessons, and was just one member of a race of Scorponoks. At some point, the Quintessons launched a campgein to wipe out their creations, and in the process, destroyed Scorponoks homeworld by 'poisoning the sky' and killed his family. By the end of it, Scorponok was the last of his kind to remain, and took refuge on [[Nebulos Station]], an outpost jammed between a constantly active Space Bridge. {{Storylink|Earthrise Episode 4}}
[[File:EarthriseEp4PrimeRidingScorp.jpg|thumb|left|300px|"COME HERE!"]]

Scorponok had been hiding out on the station for some time by the time a team of Autobots entered in search of energon and a way to use the space bridge for themselves. Having followed behind them for a time, he soon revaled himself, declaring the Autobots an infestation, and deceivers. However, after a desperate struggle, his foes managed to push him down the well in the centre of the control room. This did not stop him, however, as he merely transformer into his gigantic robot mode, and gave chase to the fleeing Autobots. However, his infestation escaped through a doorway that he could not easily follow. {{Storylink|Earthrise Episode 3}}.
[[File:Earthrise3AutobotsFleeScorp.jpg|thumb|300px|"GET OVER HERE!"]]

This did not delay Scorponok for long, as he soon busted the door down, and resumed the fight against the Autobots. Despite repetative fire from his enemies, Scorponok remained unscathed, and struck directly at Optimus, grabbing the Autobot Leader and lifting him up, only to be forced to drop him thanks to the arrival of Megatron and a legion of his Decepticons. Scorponok saw them as only more contagion, and turned to face them instead. The Decepticons attacked then attacked him too. In the battle, Scorponok got a hold of Soundwave, who promptly deployed Ravage to scratch at his visor, blinding him enough to throw Soundwave aside and swipe the pestilent pet away. Ravage soon attacked again, Scorponok this time grabbing him, and throwing him hard at the opposite wall. Scorponok then transformed back into his scorpion mode, yelling out at Optimus and Megatron, and attacking them both. Optimus then threw the bomb he had originally intended to use to surgically sever the station, right at the charging Scorponok. Prime then shot it, causing it to explode, and burying Scorponok under rubble.

He survived, and soon emerged once again, still furious. Both Autobots and Decepticons alike then attacked him, soon learning his head was his weak point. As Scorponok recoiled under heavy fire, Prime lept onto his back, and slung the disconnected wires on the ground around his neck, and yanking up, hauling Scorponok back. Furious and disoriented, he attempted to throw Prime off, swinging around and snapping his claws. Scorponok furiously declared he was not a slave, and sprung his stinger at Optimus, but before he could strike down the Autobot, his stinger was blasted to scrap by Megatron. Prime disembarked as Scorponok crawled up the tower, climbing out of reach. However, when Optimus called Megatron a Quintesson, he also gained the attention of Scorponok, who was none too happy to hear the name of his former masters. He then realised that his foes were of Quintesson design, though Megatron told him of how the Quintessons enslaved the Cybertronian race, until they rose up and won. Scorponok revaled that his own race never rose up or fought back, and suffered genocide as a result, leaving him the last of his kind. Scorponok then likened Megatron to a Quintesson Judge, enraging him and causing him to attack. As they fought, the Autobots made their escape, shutting off the gravity, leading the Decepticons and Scorponok to float into the air. After this, Scorponoks fate is unknown. {{Storylink|Earthrise Episode 4}}

==Commercial appearances==
[[File:Scorponok-Rebirth.jpg|thumb|stupid sexy scorponok]]
Scorponok has an odd history of [[Commercial|television commercial]] appearances:
*Scorponok grappled with [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] on [[Nebulos|Nebulon]], while other [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] and [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targemasters]] scuffled around them. Scorponok was lifted into the air by his tail, and tossed about like a ragdoll by his opponent. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Headmaster comic book|Headmaster comic book commercial}}
*When the Technobots attacked his base mode, Scorponok transformed to scorpion mode and retaliated under Galvatron's orders. Galvatron then ordered his "[[Triple Changer]] Headmaster base" to transform to robot mode and deal with the enemy when the Technobots combined. Scorponok ripped a boulder out the nearby ground and bashed Computron with it. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Computron and Scorponok|Technobots and Scorponok commercial}}
*In [[1990]], a Scorponok toy painted white and gray appeared in the stop-motion animated toy segment of a commercial advertising the [[Hot Rod Patrol]] and [[Construction Patrol]]. Like his cel animated counterpart, he gets overwhelmed by his smaller foes, who blow up a bridge beneath him, sending him tumbling into a ravine with the rather unthreatening cry of "RAWRRR." {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Micromaster Patrols|Micromaster Patrols commercial}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers: The Headmasters''===
As the Decepticons rampaged over Earth, Cybertron, and Chaar, Scorponok waited on planet "[[Last]]" for Fortress Maximus to show up and challenge him. And Fortress did. And he won. {{storylink|Transformers: The Headmasters (video game)|Transformers: The Headmasters}}

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

===''Transformers Legends''===
{{Note|Although Scorponok was not included in a storyline for the Transformers Legends game, he was featured as a playable character.}} {{storylink|Signature Series featuring Marcelo Matere|Signature Series}}

===''Transformers Ultimate Allstars''===
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==Toys==
{{main|Scorponok (G1)/toys}}

==Merchandise==
{{main|Scorponok (G1)/toys#Merchandise}}

==Notes==
*Scorponok's colors are distributed differently in [http://www.botchthecrab.com/gallery/catalog_1988_b.jpg the 1987 and 1988 toy catalogs] as compared to the finished product.
[[File:Rebirth3-legdoor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Have fun crawling through the joints.]]
*Both Scorponok and Fortress Maximus suffer from the writers struggling to reconcile the characters' high rank with their size. In their comic appearances, they are portrayed as commanders in some capacity but are shrunk down to interact with other Transformers, and their city modes pretty much don't exist. Conversely, the cartoons have opted to portray them as giant city Transformers, though they seem to be merely extensions of the smaller beings that bond with them, with no real life or will of their own.
*When Scorponok prepares to leave [[Nebulos]] in "[[The Rebirth, Part 3]]," he opens a ramp for the other Decepticons to board him. Curiously, the ramp leads up into one of his scorpion mode legs.
[[File:Zazorigun.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|His name is about as clever as his progenitor's.]]
*The [[Action Master Elite]] [[Double Punch]]'s mold looks just like an [[Action Master]] version of BlackZarak, right down to the molded details, including the head. The coloring (black/red/purple) is similar to BlackZarak's coloring (black/red/gold) as well. This is very strange, considering that Japan never got Action Masters, and Europe never got BlackZarak.
*Scorponok served as the basis for the evil "Zazorigun" (ザゾリガン ''Zazorigan'', a play on サソリ, ''sasori'', meaning "scorpion") mecha in [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Brave (franchise)|Brave of Gold Goldran]]'' series. Unlike fellow ''Goldran'' baddie Deathgarrygun (who was derived from [[Sky Garry (ROC)|Sky Garry]]), no toy or merchandise of Zazorigun was ever released. At least one enterprising Japanese fan, though, has [http://mamao2.cside.com/contents/toys/gd/zazorigan.html created a custom one] for himself.
*[[Omni Productions]] dialogue scripts for ''The Headmasters'', included on the R2 release of the series, feature a number of different, bizarre names for Scorponok, including "'''Bronco'''" in [[The Four-Million-Year-Old Veil of Mystery|episode 7]], "'''Locke'''"/"'''Lok'''" and "'''Jart'''" in [[Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 1|episode 9]], and "'''Sogi'''" and "'''Chandler'''" in later episodes. While the final English dub just calls him Scorponok, variations of these names were actually used in the Latin American dub based on the same scripts, leading to some inconsistencies with Scorponok's name. On his first appearance, Galvatron calls him "Lok". Later, Skullcruncher calls him "Gronko" (episode 7 only), later in the series, he's named "Scorponok", and during the space travel event, he's called "'Chandler", the last two names being the most used during the ''Headmasters'' series. It should be noted that no name makes a distinction between Scorponok and his Transtector.
*The Scorponok that appears in the Japanese ''[[Kre-O Transformers (comic)|Kre-O Transformers]]'' manga is not based on the toy, which wasn't released in Japan, but on Generation 1 Scorponok's head unit as it appeared in ''[[Transformers: The Headmasters (franchise)|The Headmasters]]''. Like all non-toy robot Kreons in these comics, he is made up of existing Kre-O parts, namely the [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]] helmet.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Scorponok''' (スコルポノック ''Sukoruponokku''), '''MegaZarak''' (メガザラック ''Megazarakku''), '''BlackZarak''' (Masterforce, ブラックザラック ''Burakkuzarakku''), '''Zarak''' (ザラック ''Zarakku'', see above), '''Scorpion''' (The Rebirth, スコーピオン ''Sukōpion'')
*''Italian:'' '''Scorpion'''
*''Mandarin:'' '''Zarak Jùrén''' (萨克巨人 ''Sàkè Jùrén'', "Giant Zarak")
*''Russian:'' '''Skorponog''' (cartoon, Скорпоног, "Scorpoleg")
*''Spanish:'' '''Lok''', '''Gronko''', '''Chandler''', '''Scorponok''' (all Latin America, see above)
*''Ukrainian:'' '''Skorpiy''' (cartoon, Скорпій, "Scorpius")

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Shockwave (G1)

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:''Shockwave is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Shockwavearealldead.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Transformers images don't get much more awesome than this. Or [[:File:1_blitzwing_war_within.jpg|more]] [[:File:R0S 1 b.jpg|imitated]].]]

'''Shockwave''' has been referred to as "a computer on legs." This is not far from the truth. Logic rules Shockwave's thought processes and is the source of his every inspiration. He sees emotion as a weakness and a distraction. His cold and calculating ''modus operandi'' is supported by his frightening and exceptionally powerful form.

Shockwave is possibly even more powerful than [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]. Perhaps logic may one day dictate that the time to replace Megatron's flawed, emotion-fueled rule is at hand. After all, the only logical choice for [[Decepticon leader]] would be Shockwave himself.

When he is an [[Action Master]], he is [[Action Master partner|partnered]] with [[Fistfight (G1)|Fistfight]].

Pretty much everything is his fault.

{{bigquote|Ultimately, I serve only one master... pure logic.|Shockwave on his true loyalties|''[[Spotlight: Shockwave]]''}}

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
{{main|Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity}}
[[File:ShockwaveSecondGeneration1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|left|Yep, that about sums him up.]]
An adherent of his twisted version of logic, Shockwave was Military Commander of the Decepticons, conceiving the original plan to assault the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]. However, when the Ark crashed onto [[Earth]], Shockwave followed in [[Nemesis (G1)|the Decepticon ship]], but the planet's magnetic fields caused that ship to crash in the [[Savage Land]]. There, he was confronted by the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] and their battle brought them to a tar pit that held them in stasis for millions of years. When Shockwave was reawakened in [[1984]], he immediately set out to disable the Autobots and take Decepticon leadership away from [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]]. Using Earth's infrastructure and resources, Shockwave sought to create powerful Decepticon soldiers, but was foiled by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] hiding the life-giving [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]] in the human boy [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]]. At the end of this caper, Shockwave ended up in a swamp.

What followed was a struggle for Decepticon leadership between Shockwave and Megatron that finally reached a climax when both leaders were defeated in battle by the Autobots. Megatron argued that his aggressive leadership was superior to Shockwave's hesitant and slow action. Conceding to his logic, Shockwave gave him full command of the Decepticon troops on Earth. However, when Optimus Prime seemingly died, Megatron lost his sanity and, with some help from Shockwave, apparently killed himself in a [[space bridge]] explosion. With his rival completely out of the way, Shockwave took up leadership again. He would soon collude with Decepticon fuel auditor [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]], who was leading the Decepticons on Cybertron. Together, they conceived of the [[Club Con]] plot, but a battle with [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Fortress Maximus]] in space sent Shockwave plunging through the atmosphere.

In one chain of events, Shockwave would quickly get back on his feet, and fight against Decepticons from the future whose apparent successes against him in the present and the future would make Shockwave lose his mind. He regained his sanity enough to help seal the [[time rift]] that threatened all of reality.

He would soon fully resurface and act against [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]] and [[Zarak (G1)|Zarak]]'s leadership of the Decepticons. The coup was interrupted when [[Unicron]] threatened all [[Transformer]]s. After Unicron was defeated and [[Primus]] destroyed, Shockwave and [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] hijacked the Ark to escape the quickly decomposing Cybertron. Unknown to him, Megatron was in stasis aboard the ship and [[Galvatron II|Galvatron]] boarded it. Both fought against Shockwave while [[Ratchet (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ratchet]], who also emerged from stasis, crashed the ship onto Earth.

In one timeline, Shockwave ended up as a head kept in Megatron's chambers. In yet another timeline, Shockwave again joined forces with Starscream after being jury-rigged into the Ark to serve as its operating system. Once restored, Shockwave was witness to a great upheaval in Cybertron's population that left Transformers an endangered species. With the Decepticon faction functionally extinct, Shockwave converted to the ways of peace, serving as emissaries along with Starscream and [[Ravage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ravage]].
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===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
[[File:ShockwaveDesertionOfTheDinobots1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|left|My toy's so great, I bought one myself!]]
{{main|Shockwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity}}

Appointed as Guardian of Cybertron by Megatron, the loyal Shockwave remained stationed on the planet for millions of years, even while his teammates slumbered on Earth. He was singlehandedly (ha) responsible for menacing the remaining Autobot resistance movements on Cybertron, and when Megatron was reactivated in 1984, assisted in the development of Space Bridge technology. In 2005, Shockwave may or may not have been killed during the [[Unicron War]], though either way he was never seen again afterward.

In a [[Transformers Legends (comic)|splinter timeline]], Shockwave was shown to have definitively survived Unicron's attack on Cybertron. Travelling to another dimension to aid Megatron, Shockwave formed a friendship with [[Cancer (Masterforce)|Cancer]] and the two resolved to conquer the world of business and entertainment via shadowy corporate dealings and pop music.

===Kid Stuff Talking Story Books===
Shockwave constantly attempted to usurp Megatron as leader of the Decepticons. In his latest attempt at a coup, he promised Megatron's minions an abundance of oil if they were to follow him. {{storylink|Jaws of Terror}}

===Marvel coloring books===
Shockwave led an attack on a human village, intending to raze it and build a fuel plant in its place. Confident that the Autobots wouldn't learn about the attack until it would be too late for them to do anything about it, Shockwave tasked the Constructicons with building his installation. Little did he suspect that [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]] was spying on them from orbit. A convoy of trucks and cars soon arrived, claiming to be hauling supplies for Shockwave and his troops. Angered and confused by this interruption, Shockwave demanded to see the supplies he was certain he had never ordered. From within the vehicles stepped out the Dinobots. Alongside the Autobots in disguise, they proceeded to trounce Shockwave's troops. Shockwave ordered Ravage and Kickback to flank the new arrivals and attack them from behind, but this tactic proved futile, as Cosmos was still spying down on the scene. Shockwave was tied up, shoved down into a hole with his troops, and had quick-drying cement poured on them to stop them from going anywhere. {{storylink|The Autobot Spy in the Sky}}

===''Big Looker'' storybooks===
Shockwave was present when the Decepticons tormented their new toy, [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]], after the architect was cerebro-shelled by [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]]. {{storylink|Insecticon Attack!}}

===Find Your Fate Junior===
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====Battle Drive====
In one possible scenario, where Megatron and his troops had tracked down Sparkplug to a cave in the mountains, Shockwave was amongst the Decepticons present, ready to pounce on the human. Then a small squadron of Autobots arrived to rescue Sparkplug. In the event that Megatron was destroyed by Swoop, Shockwave, along with the rest of the Decepticons, were easily defeated by the Autobots. In the event that Swoop retreated, Shockwave was amongst the Decepticons who remained at the cave instead of pursuing the Dinobot. Shockwave stood next to Megatron in a military formation, along with Buzzsaw, Ransack, Frenzy, Skywarp and Thundercracker, while Megatron delivered his sanction to the Autobots in the cave; "Prepare to die!" The battle that ensued lasted for two full days before the Decepticons were ready to move in for the kill. In the event that Swoop returned in time with reinforcements, Shockwave and the rest of the Decepticons were forced to retreat, but not before Shockwave got "The shock of his life!"{{storylink|Battle Drive}}

====Decepticon Poison====
In one possible sequence of events, Shockwave accompanied Megatron in order to take out the recently poisoned Autobots. They found themselves fighting against the now-cured Autobots, but gained the upper hand early in the fight nonetheless. Shockwave was downed by a hit from Optimus Prime himself when the Autobot leader led a back-up squadron of Autobots into battle.

In another possible scenario, Megatron and his Decepticon squad were tricked into thinking that the Autobots were already dead, and strode into the Autobots’ base. The Decepticons lay down their weapons in order to carry out the Autobots’ "corpses," but were ambushed once they had disarmed themselves. Shockwave and the others were then quickly defeated.

In yet another possible scenario, where the Autobots weaponized the tainted fuel and created a toxic cloud by burning it, the Decepticons were forced to retreat before their attack was fully underway. {{storylink|Decepticon Poison}}

====Project Brain Drain====
Shockwave was involved in a Decepticon plot to use a [[Brain Drain device]] on the crowd goers of a rock concert to syphon their intelligence into Decepticon fuel.

In one possible scenario, Galvatron had to recall his troops from the concert at the last minute when Ultra Magnus and his troops began a timely assault on the Decepticons’ headquarters. Shockwave participated in the battle that ensued, which ended in a loss for the Decepticons when Ultra Magnus triggered an avalanche, burying Galvatron and shattering the Brain Drain device {{storylink|Project Brain Drain}}

====The Invisibility Factor====
[[File:InvisibilityFactorGalvatronShockwaveandScavenger.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
In one possible scenario, Shockwave accompanied Galvatron on a patrol in a desert at night. Upon spotting a spaceship that flickered in-and-out of sight, the patrol investigated. Finding the Autobots Kup and Hot Rod conversing with a woman at the ship's landing site, Shockwave and the others fired upon them, causing them to scramble away. Galvatron then ordered his troops to stay and scrutinize the spaceship instead of pursuing the Autobots.

If Hot Rod and Kup decided to attack immediately, the Autobots were easily defeated and destroyed by Shockwave and the rest of the Decepticon patrol.

If the Autobots did not attack immediately, Shockwave took care of taking the Invisibility device as the Decepticons headed back to their headquarters. Hot Rod and Kup silently followed the Decepticons back to their hide-out in a nearby canyon, where they managed to tricked Shockwave and the others into thinking that they were being ambushed by a whole squadron of Autobots. Panicking, the other Decepticons attempted to retaliate by firing in all directions, while Shockwave looked around bewildered, still clutching the Invisibility Device.

If Hot Rod snuck down and snatched the device out of Shockwave's grasp, Shockwave called his fellow Decepticons to give chase to the young Autobot. They were unable to catch him before Kup fired down onto the canyon's walls, causing it to collapse and burying the Decepticons under an avalanche of earth and rocks.

In an alternate scenario, Shockwave and the other Decepticons decided to take off into space in Sarah Sander's ship after acquiring the Invisibility Device. Whether the Decepticons succeeded in mastering the Invisibility Device and subsequently destroyed the Autobots, or were destroyed or defeated themselves depended on what choices the Autobots made from this point on.

In another possible scenario, Shockwave and the other Decepticons happened upon Sarah Sanders's ship before any Autobots had come in contact with her. While Scavenger held the woman captive, Shockwave and the other Decepticons dragged the ship itself to a hidden location. In whichever scenario that followed, the Autobots managed to steal the Invisibility Device from the Decepticons, either dazzling Shockwave and the others with their headlights while Hot Rod took the device right out of their hands, or tricking most the other Decepticons into leaving the spaceship behind while they pursued the young Autobot on a wild goose chase. Now outnumbered, Shockwave was quick to fall to the Autobots. {{storylink|The Invisibility Factor}}
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===Frito-Lay posters===
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===The Official ''Transformers: Generation 2'' Annual===
Shockwave participated in the Decepticons' attack to capture a crashed spaceship from the Autobots atop [[Table Mountain]], blasting Optimus Prime with a laser. Alas, the "spaceship" was an Autobot trap that fired Shockwave and the other Decepticons randomly into space. {{storylink|Day of the Decepticons}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:Shockwavedwtww1.jpg|thumb|left|Dreamwave is all his fault.]]
When Optimus Prime was first inaugurated as leader of the Autobots and bestowed the Matrix of Leadership, he was bestowed visions of the many enemies he would one day face. Among the foes he saw in these prophetic visions was Shockwave. {{storylink|The War Within issue 1|The War Within #1}} After Optimus had been goaded into seeking out Megatron, following the destruction of the [[Forum of Enlightenment]], Shockwave led the main attack on the Autobots' stronghold in [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]. {{storylink|The War Within issue 2|The War Within #2}} He instructed the troops following him to give the Autobots no mercy or quarter in their assault on the Autobot stronghold. {{storylink|The War Within issue 3|The War Within #3}} Mid-battle, Shockwave contacted the [[Kolkular|Cradle]] only to find that Starscream was sitting in the command room instead of Megatron. He claimed he would rectify this after having taken Iacon, and then sent his soldiers for the final push against the Autobots. {{storylink|The War Within issue 4|The War Within #4}} In this penultimate attack, Shockwave personally destroyed two [[guardian robot]]s with one blast in his alternate mode. With the Autobots' last defenses now felled, Shockwave had his troops penetrate the Autobots' stronghold, where he gunned down Prowl upon entry. {{storylink|The War Within issue 5|The War Within #5}} Unfortunately for Shockwave, at that point, a [[planetary engine]] activated under Starscream's orders caused Iacon's destruction. Shockwave ordered a hasty retreat back to [[Kolkular]] in order to avoid annihilation. {{storylink|The War Within issue 6|The War Within #6}}

After Megatron's apparent death in an early space bridge test, the Decepticon faction splintered, with [[Air Commander]] [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] creating the [[Predacon (War Within)|Predacons]] and High Auditor [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] the [[Ultracon]]s, while Shockwave led the Decepticons through the [[Dark Ages]] of Cybertron. During this period he was contacted by [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]. The Autobot had uncovered behavioral patterns in each faction, indicating that they were all being manipulated by an outside force. Shockwave's penchant for logic allowed him to put aside his differences with Jetfire, and he agreed to meet up with his fellow scientist in a neutral zone to further discuss the matter. {{storylink|Devastation}} During their conference, the two of them were attacked by the [[Chaos Trinity]], and Shockwave was taken down. {{storylink|Revelation (The Dark Ages)|Revelation}} He rebooted shortly after the three mystics and The Fallen left with both Grimlock and Jetfire in hand. {{storylink|Confrontation (issue)|Confrontation}} Recovered by the newly built [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], Shockwave organized a counter strike against the three mystics that included Trypticon, [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]], the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]], and the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]]. Exactly how logic dictated that Shockwave bring an entire army to deal with three rogue Decepticons is unknown. Grimlock's [[Lightning Strike Coalition]] arrived, saying that they had a stake in this, and Shockwave agreed to a temporary ceasefire. After the Autobots managed to defeat The Fallen, Shockwave and [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] agreed to seal the [[Well of All Sparks]] with six coded barriers for each faction. They were to remain in place until Cybertron was united. Or, as Shockwave put it, [['Til all are one|until all are one]]. {{storylink|Conflagration}}

At some point, Ultra Magnus took command of the Autobots, and reunited them into a single faction. Under his leadership, the Autobots gained a significant hold over Cybertron's resources and territories. No longer able to hold his own against the Autobots, Shockwave was forced to sign a peace treaty, and put an end to hostilities between his own faction, the Ultracons, and the Autobots. Despite this being the most logical course of action, Shockwave made no attempt to hide his contempt for Ultra Magnus, making it clear he was only ceding to his forces out of necessity. The ceremony was interrupted by a bombing engineered by Starscream and his forces, though Shockwave was spared any harm thanks to the defensive measures put into place by the Autobots. This act of aggression only served to further unite the Autobots, Ultracons, and Decepticons... until Megatron made a dramatic returned, accompanied by an army of [[Air Warrior]]s. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath}} Megatron easily subdued Ultra Magnus while Shockwave and Ratbat looked on, and all of the splintered Decepticon factions united under the rule of their returned ruler. Afterwards, Shockwave was tasked with reverse engineering these [[Quintesson]]-created clones Megatron had brought back to the planet with him. He ran into difficulties accomplishing this due to Megatron's refusal to divulge their origin, though he was greatly intrigued by the warrior units nonetheless. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.2|The Age of Wrath #2}} Progress wasn't helped by [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] and [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]], who seemingly thrashed his whole lab after he stepped out of it for a few moments. Shockwave cooly informed the two diminutive Decepticons that Megatron would not be pleased now that his project couldn't be completed on schedule, and dismissed them. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.3|The Age of Wrath #3}}

{{Unreleased WW comic}}

Shockwave nonetheless managed to modify some drones in his possession to Megatron's requirements; they would now only obey the Decepticon leader, and not their [[Quintesson|original creators]]. After sharing his find with Megatron, Shockwave was assaulted by one of the drones, though it had become horribly mutated... for it contained the persisting essence of Grimlock! {{storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.4}}

Shockwave was left behind on Cybertron while Megatron's forces pursued Optimus Prime and were subsequently lost on Earth for four million years, and became Decepticon leader on the planet. He began experimenting with cloning, and through studies of [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] and [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]], began to conceive the idea of a Transformer with multiple [[alternate mode]]s. Cybertron, however, was steadily growing lower and lower on energy, and in an attempt to create new energy-conservative Transformers, Shockwave allied with the Autobots for a pooling of resources that created the [[Micromaster]]s. One of the Decepticon Micromasters working for Shockwave, [[Skystalker (G1)|Skystalker]], transmitted back to Cybertron news that the Autobot [[Countdown (G1)|Countdown]] had appropriated an important artifact while on an interstellar mission. After receiving this message, Shockwave set about manipulating Micromasters on both sides to acquire the artifact for himself. {{storylink|Recipe for Hate}} After one of the Decepticons' Micromaster patrols returned from an Energon-gathering mission, [[Barricade (G1)|Barricade]] approached Shockwave, complaining that he and the other Decepticons of his size weren't getting their fair share of fuel. Instead of taking their appeal in consideration, Shockwave dismissively shooed the Micromasters away and partook in a conference with [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] and Ratbat. {{storylink|Destined for Nothing}} Barricade and his comrades then opted to desert the Decepticon army, and headed out for [[Little Iacon]]. Shockwave caught up with the group partway there, after the diminutive robots had narrowly avoided being devoured by some vampiric [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]]. Shockwave informed them that he had taken it upon himself to check up on them as a "show of good faith," but they were otherwise free to continue on their own path if so they chose. {{storylink|The Gray Race}} At this time, Shockwave planted a transmitter on one of smaller 'bots, as he knew that the group had already been contacted by Countdown. {{storylink|Recipe for Hate}} All of the Micromasters left, save for [[Flanker]], who was convinced to return to the Decepticon army by Shockwave's gesture. With no witnesses around, Shockwave tossed Flanker to the Insecticons as a snack. In return, he asked the cannibals to complete a mission for him: invade Little Iacon. {{storylink|The Gray Race}}

Shortly thereafter, Skystalker and [[Skyhopper]] returned to Cybertron. Shockwave welcomed them back to the Decepticons' base, updating them on the progressing retrieval of the Golden Disk they coveted. Shockwave then overlooked Blitzwing, and upon his analysis, found that internal mutation in his fellow Decepticon were making him stronger. But Shockwave was unaware to what extent Skystalker had come to resent him in his absence... and how much more powerful the Micromaster had become. As he and Blitzwing were discussing the changes happening inside the latter, they were ambushed by the Skystalker, who managed to overpower both of the guzzlers. {{storylink|Recipe for Hate}} Skystalker overthrew Shockwave's command, knocking him offline and decapitating him to use in a grotesque puppet show, giving orders to the other Decepticons by holding Shockwave's severed noggin up to a video screen. {{storylink|Victims of the Revolution}} When Skystalker was defeated, Shockwave was repaired, but eventually, he and all the other Transformers on Cybertron succumbed to stasis as the planet's energy ran out, and it entered a hibernation phase known as the "[[Great Shutdown]]".

3000 years ago, Unicron's herald [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] located the dead planet, and reactivated Shockwave for study purposes. {{storylink|Generation 1 issue 0|Generation 1 #0}} However, when Shockwave was attacked by a swarm of [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticons]], Scourge intervened and saved him, {{storylink|Cold War (issue)|Cold War}} only to be shot in the back by the Decepticon and captured. Dissecting and studying Scourge, Shockwave learned many secrets about the function and purpose of Transformers and Cybertron from the secrets hidden within him. Using that knowledge, Shockwave steadily worked to restore Cybertron, reactivating its population and solving their energy needs, ending the war and unifying the planet. He also continued his experiments into multiple transformations, yielding the unstable [[Duocon]]s, and then successfully mastering the process with [[Triple Changer]]s. Capturing [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]], Shockwave sought to unlock the full secrets of [[Vector Sigma]], having already learned of the mysterious significance of Earth to the Transformer race. {{storylink|Revelation (War and Peace)|Revelation}} In preparation for the invasion of the planet, Shockwave subliminally influenced the population of Cybertron to become more violent, {{storylink|Passive Aggression}} and prevented the return of Optimus Prime and Megatron aboard the ''[[Ark II]]'' by having a [[Robert Hallo|human agent]] blow it up. {{storylink|Revelation (War and Peace)|Revelation}}

{{note|''[[The Transformers Trilogy]]'' novel ''[[Transformers: Hardwired|Hardwired]]'' made a brief reference to Shockwave being part of the Decepticons on Earth, but having been incommunicado for months prior to the disappearance of Megatron in [[Tokyo]]. This statement is at odds with continuity established in [[War and Peace|''Transformers: Generation 1'' vol. 2: War and Peace]], after the novels' publication.}}

[[File:Shockwavedwwarandpeace.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Deja vu all over again.]]
In [[2003]], Shockwave made his move, heading to Earth with his Triple Changer troops and capturing Megatron and Optimus's forces, planning to try the two leaders as war criminals. Megatron was jettisoned into space by Starscream, {{storylink|New World Order}} provoking Shockwave in disciplining the Seeker. After making it clear he would not tolerate further insubordination, Shockwave presented his new recruits to a unified Iacon, cementing his claims that Cybertron was finally at peace. To better assimilate the Decepticons into his new society, Shockwave told them of a new device he had devised to render them more energy-efficient, but his presentation was interrupted by a report from Perceptor. Shockwave dismissed his audience to speak with Perceptor in private. Afterwards, he approached Soundwave, claiming that his plans for Cybertron was moving at a faster pace than anticipated, and offered him a position as his lieutenant. He left Soundwave to ruminate on his options, and next contacted Ultra Magnus, ordering to deactivate the Autobots in his custody, Optimus among them, once they made planet-fall. {{storylink|Brothers' Burden}} But Ultra Magnus refused the order outright. Shockwave's plans were now meeting resistance on multiple fronts, with Ultra Magnus's insubordination and the captive Alpha Trion's continued resistance to his probing. In a bid to deal with at least one of these problems, Shockwave had Rumble and Frenzy free the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] from prison, hoping the chaos they'd generate would be distraction enough for Ultra Magnus to be out of the picture while Optimus was dealt with. Shockwave also broadcasted footage of the Autobots' battles on Earth all around Cybertron, to turn public opinion against Optimus Prime's troops. But more unforeseen interference propped up; between the Dinobots arriving to sow their own brand of havoc, and Sandstorm and Broadside turning traitor, Prime managed escape from Shockwave's clutches and fell in with a rebel group. {{storylink|Cold War (issue)|Cold War}} Shockwave was next forced to deal with Grimlock personally, but even with the help of [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]], found himself being overpowered by his opponent. Ultra Magnus's timely arrival helped tip the scales in Shockwave's favor, and Shockwave then unleashed the [[Guardian robot|Omega Sentinels]] to quell further insurrections. {{storylink|Passive Aggression}}

Mobilizing the planet's Autobots, Prime led an attack on [[Shockwave's Tower]]. As news of the insurrection reached Shockwave, he finished supercharging himself in anticipation to an inevitable confrontation against the rebels. He was first met by Ultra Magnus in his throne room, but after declaring that he no longer had a use for him, shot Magnus in the back. Shockwave was next confronted Shockwave by Optimus himself, whom he defeated with ease. He then proceeded to rip the Matrix free from Optimus's chest compartment. {{storylink|Countdown to Extinction (issue)|Countdown to Extinction}} Using the Matrix to activate Vector Sigma, Shockwave downloaded the compressed contents of the mega-computer into his network, but before he had an opportunity to view the data, he was pulled into a battle with the returned [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]. In the course of the fight, the fuel line to his cannon was severed, and the resulting explosion destroyed his citadel and knocked him into a chasm. {{storylink|Revelation (War and Peace)|Revelation}}

While the rest of Cybertron believed Shockwave to be deceased, he had actually survived the explosion and gone underground in the wastelands of Cybertron. {{storylink|Lost and Found (issue)|Lost and Found}} In addition to re-establishing communications with the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] on Earth (who had been operating there as an advance squad preparing the way for his invasion), {{storylink|Extermination}} Shockwave continued his experimentation, resulting in the creation of [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]]. Soon after, however, Megatron returned to Cybertron and bested Shockwave, crippled his offensive capabilities, and took control of his troops. {{storylink|Lost and Found (issue)|Lost and Found}} Shockwave was then taken to Earth, where Megatron similarly overpowered Starscream. But now, the three players were assembled, each knowing certain dark secrets of Cybertron's past... {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}

{{Unreleased DW G1 comic}}
During his reign over Cybertron, Shockwave had discovered the Well of All Sparks, and broken the [[Seal of Primus]] itself to siphon from within it the power needed to create life. Little did he know that he had loosened the essence of The Fallen in the process, a consciousness which had gone on to take root inside Sunstorm. {{storylink|The Enemy Within}}

===''Transformers/G.I. Joe''===
[[File:Shockwavetfjoetrenches.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.55|First guy to call him "Big Bertha" gets it in the face.]]
As one of the Decepticons who crashed to [[Earth]] in the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' millions of years ago, Shockwave was retrieved by [[Cobra]] and pressed into service, taking on the alternate form of a massive artillery cannon. Chafing under the leadership of [[Cobra Commander]], he was ordered to transform and destroy the [[Autobot]] [[Superion (G1)|Superion]]. {{storylink|Trenches}} Although he did so, he was forced to fire sixteen consecutive times, despite needing to repair himself after every shot. The resulting strain on his structure irrevocably damaged him, and Cobra Commander refused to allow [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] to use the power of the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] to restore him. {{storylink|The Iron Fist}}
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===''The Beast Within''===
Shockwave participated in a savage all-out Decepticon offensive against the Autobots. With the Decepticons maintaining the advantage throughout the battle, Shockwave was amongst those who approached a crippled Optimus Prime, ready to dispatch the Autobot leader. {{storylink|The Beast Within}}

===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
[[File:Shockwave-ddp2-2b1.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.8|There are so many ways to make him look awesome.]]
In the absence of Megatron, Shockwave had assumed command of the Decepticons on Cybertron, and had successfully driven the Autobots into an underground resistance movement. When a number of [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] and [[Cobra]] troops, along with the captive Starscream, accidentally arrived on Cybertron via an overloaded wormhole gate, Shockwave and his troops immediately surrounded them. The same wormhole malfunction blasted a number of Transformers away from Cybertron and into random points of Earth's past, a temporal anomaly that threatened to scour the Earth's face with fire if the Transformers were not brought back.

Ultra Magnus and Perceptor arrived and were able to hold off the Decepticons for a time with a force field, while teams of humans were time-ported away to retrieve the missing Transformers and end the anomaly. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 1|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #1}} Magnus's force field power ran out before all the teams had returned, and Shockwave had his troops capture the Autobots. He took personal pleasure in blasting Ratchet when he was returned through the gate.

[[File:Shockwave and Starscream GIJoevsTFsII4.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0]]
Revealing that he had intended all along for the humans to discover the wormhole gate technology, Shockwave set the gate to continue operating but blocked the last remaining group from returning—thus condemning Earth to destruction, easy pickings for conquest. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 3|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #3}} Fortunately for Earth, two members of the G.I. Joe team were able to reactivate the gate, allowing the newly created Dinobots to return to Cybertron. The Dinobots' power quickly drove Shockwave's Decepticons into retreat.

Regrouping on the other side of the planet, Shockwave had the long-missing Starscream brought before him. As Starscream attempted to explain his way out of being seen as a traitor, a recording of Cobra Commander's voice suddenly began to play, explaining that he had lined Starscream's hull with explosives. Shockwave leapt to try and stop the process, but the entire building exploded, apparently taking the two Decepticons with it. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 4|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #4}}

With Shockwave's defeat, peace returned to Cybertron, and the Decepticons were driven back to a region known as the [[Gladiator Zone]]. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 1|The Art of War #1}} One of the mish-mash of robot parts known as the [[cannibalizer]]s was seen with Shockwave's blaster hand grafted onto its arm. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 3|The Art of War #3}}

In an [[Hell Day|erased future]], Shockwave would've led a Decepticon conquest of Earth. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 3|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #3}}

===''Transformers Legends'' anthology===
In one reality, Shockwave fought under the command of [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] in the war over control of the [[Mini-Con]]s. {{storylink|Lonesome Diesel}}

During a gladiatorial match in the depths of Cybertron, Shockwave detected incoming security forces and raised the alarm. When Megatron mused that perhaps it was time to start their rebellion by destroying the incoming forces, Shockwave suggested they wait and build up their numbers. Megatron agreed and the pair departed. {{storylink|Parts}}

===''Q-Robo Transformer''===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Q-Robo Transformer}}}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
{{main|Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity}}
[[File:Spotlight Shockwave cvrB.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|IDW is so much [[Regenesis|his]] [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity#Onyx Prime|fault]], it might be a record.]]
Once a right-hearted [[Senate|senator]] of the corrupt pre-[[Great War (G1)|Great War]] [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Shockwave ran the [[Jhiaxian Academy of Advanced Technology|Academy of Advanced Technology]], protecting "[[Outlier (group)|outliers]]" from the [[functionism|functionists]] who held sway and secretly retrofitting several 'Bots who he felt were of good character, including [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Orion Pax]], to carry [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] chambers. {{storylink|Chaos Theory Part 2|Chaos Theory}} With his influence waning and the ruling caste unhappy with such activities, he was sent to the [[Institute]] to undergo [[Empurata]] and a "[[shadowplay|total personality inversion]]", leaving him a faceless, handless, and emotionless mech. {{storylink|Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc|Shadowplay}} Later, he became a [[Decepticon]] and helped [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]] to overthrow the corrupt government. {{storylink|The Transformers: Autocracy|Autocracy}}

Millions of years later, he predicted the demise on Cybertron due to the energy consumption of the Autobot/Decepticon war. Knowing that control of resources would be crucial, he initiated a project he called [[Regenesis]] to "seed" several planets with potent [[Energon]] distillates, generating "crops" for him to harvest. Deserting when the time came to stabilise the planets, he was stymied on [[Earth]] by the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dynobot]]s—out for revenge on an unrelated matter—and fell into stasis-lock, {{storylink|Spotlight: Shockwave}} but not before reconditioning a crew of lost [[Maximal]]s into re-enacting the Great War in miniature. {{storylink|Strange Visitors}}

10,000 years later, his body was discovered and he was reawakened by [[Skywatch]]. Forming an alliance with [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Soundwave]] to disable the bomb they placed in his head, he fought [[Scorponok (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Scorponok]], and [[Grimlock (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Grimlock]] until the blue Decepticon managed to disable it, but was stopped from leaving by the Dynobot leader's bomb. Subsequently, they were taken to [[Garrus-9]] by [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ultra Magnus]]. {{storylink|The Transformers: Maximum Dinobots}}

Freed from the prison by [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]], Shockwave ultimately chose to rejoin his fellow Decepticons and returned to Earth. During [[D-Void]] war, he was summoned to Cybertron by Megatron. Once [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]] was defeated, the weakened Shockwave was captured by [[Autobot]]s along with other Decepticons. {{storylink|Chaos (IDW)|Chaos}}

Forming a surreptitious alliance with his old master [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] and their student [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] to aid them in a quest for the remains of his Regenesis program while remaining on Cybertron himself, he was convinced to act on the planet by [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]], but was illegally rendered into [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]]'s custody by [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Arcee]]. {{storylink|The End of the Beginning of the World}} His capture was part of a charade, however, as Prowl was being controlled by [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] at the behest of Megatron, who would use the Autobot strategist as a component in a newly recreated [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]. {{storylink|The Verge}} {{storylink|Before the Dawn}}

Shockwave ultimately opted out of Megatron's latest insurrection, however, and retreated to the site of the previously-destroyed [[Crystal City]]. Shockwave found that the city had been restored by the Energon ore he had seeded there long before, which he now dubbed [[Ore-14]]. Shockwave successfully tested Ore-14's restorative properties on [[Dreadwing (G2)|Dreadwing]]. {{storylink|Shockwaves}} In light of recent events, Soundwave confronted Shockwave over the latter's abandonment of Megatron and betrayal of the Decepticon leader's ideals, but to no avail. {{storylink|Shockpoint}} {{storylink|Soundwaves (issue)|Soundwaves}}

Shockwave's endgame was now in motion. Gathering the various Ores together would give him the power to manipulate reality itself. With the aid of Jhiaxus' [[chronal drive]], and harnessing the energy of the [[Dead Universe]] itself, Shockwave intended to collapse all of reality into a singularity, save for Cybertron itself, which would be eternally powered by the singularity. Shockwave nearly succeeded, thanks in part to the distractions of his [[Quintessa (IDW)|Necrotitan]] and the [[Ammonite]] legions he set loose upon Cybertron, but there was one thing he did not anticipate: Megatron having a change of heart, and befriending [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Bumblebee]] in the process. After Shockwave killed Bumblebee, Megatron took the fallen Autobot's [[insignia]] for himself, renouncing the Decepticon cause; this distraction allowed Optimus Prime to reach Shockwave and cause the former Senator to recall his pre-Shadowplay self. Horrified at what he had become, but unable to shut down the drive himself, Shockwave allowed Optimus and Megatron to save reality by destroying the drive, and him along with it. {{storylink|Dark Cybertron (IDW)|Dark Cybertron}}

Or so it was believed. In truth, the Ore-1 within the drive allowed the singularity to manipulate time as well as space, the gravity dragging Shockwave's broken body to twelve million years in the past, in the era following the departure of the [[Knights of Cybertron]]. Aimlessly wandering the Sea of Rust for years, Shockwave chanced upon the shepherd Onyx, slaying him and taking on the identity of "[[Onyx Prime]]" so as to engineer a perpetual [[Decepticon Empire]]. Masterminding a war to bring together the [[Thirteen]] Primes, then using the failed conquest on [[Antilla]] to trigger the [[First Cybertronian Civil War]] that tore them apart, Shockwave fled Cybertron and returned to the dead Antilla with his [[Maximal]] army. There, Shockwave found that the planet had been refashioned into a dormant anti-Cybertronian superweapon, making plans to use it. Recovering the core of the transmutation device, Shockwave dubbed it the "[[Talisman (G1)|Talisman]]" and sent it to Earth while he and the majority remained on Antilla.

In late [[2017]], Antilla was activated, dubbed [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] by the Talisman. Putting the final phases of his plan into motion, Shockwave reunited with [[Liege Maximo]], the two returning to Cybertron atop [[Nemesis (BWII)|Nemesis]]. After sowing chaos across the planet, Shockwave revealed his true identity to the populace, revealing that the Primes and the Chosen One prophecy were nothing but fictions, as was all of Cybertron's religion. Though taken prisoner, Shockwave was unconcerned as Unicron was already consuming the [[Cybertronian colonies]]. When the Chaos Bringer arrived at Cybertron, Shockwave teleported himself to Earth so he could begin building his new empire only for Unicron to follow. Deducing that the Talisman had been brought to Earth, Shockwave quickly located it, ordering his servants to retrieve and use it against Unicron only to find that his grand plan had shattered ''their'' faith in him as well. Taken prisoner by [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]] and [[Stardrive]], Shockwave played a brief role in Optimus's plan to defeat Unicron before his limbs were taken from him and he was chained up in the [[Nemesis (G1)|''Lemuria'']]. Suffering an identity crisis after wearing so many faces, Shockwave confessed to Prowl that he did not know which persona was the "real" him. With little sympathy, Prowl said that they'd all been him.

What Shockwave had always failed to realize was that people were judged, and defined, by their actions, not the intentions that they'd set out with. {{storylink|Optimus Prime (comic)|Optimus Prime}} {{storylink|Transformers: Unicron|Unicron}}

===''Hearts of Steel''===
[[File:ShockwaveVictorianbody-HOS2.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|"There's a giant cyclops who guards the outskirts of the city and preys on innocent sea creatures."]]
After awakening in 19th century America, Shockwave took on the form of an ironclad warship and recruited inventor [[Tobias Muldoon]] to the Decepticon side (by pretending to be a friend to humanity). {{storylink|Hearts of Steel issue 1|Hearts of Steel #1}} He took Muldoon to his Decepticon comrades underwater, where he was questioned by [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]. {{storylink|Hearts of Steel issue 2|Hearts of Steel #2}}

Years later in [[1888]], the surviving Decepticons came under the influence of the invading [[Elder God]]s. Shockwave was among those who accepted the beings as their new masters and defended [[Port Cenotaph]] on their behalf from intruders. {{storylink|Infestation 2: The Transformers issue 1|Infestation 2: The Transformers #1}} He soon defended the town against an international fleet, but was shot down. {{Storylink|Infestation 2: The Transformers issue 2|Infestation 2: The Transformers #2}}

{{note|"[[Strange Visitors]]" establishes that events identical to those of ''Hearts of Steel'' and ''Infestation 2'' occurred in the [[2005 IDW continuity]]; however, they happened to [[Maximal]] explorers brainwashed by the IDW Shockwave into believing they were the Autobots and Decepticons of the Great War. Shockwave reconstructed [[Maximal Shockwave|one of these Maximals]] into a duplicate of himself.}}

===''Beast Wars'' cartoon continuity===
====''Timelines''====
[[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]] alternatively served the Decepticon cause on Cybertron under Shockwave's command or on Earth during the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]]. {{storylink|Buzzsaw (G1)#Timelines|BotCon 2006 Buzzsaw profile card}}

====IDW ''Beast Wars'' comics====
Early in the Great War, the nonaligned Cicadacon was gravely wounded. Shutting off his emotional processes, he was able to successfully self-repair, but he lost much of his memory. Joining the Decepticons, he served as one for centuries until [[The Transformers: The Movie|Unicron's attack on Cybertron in 2005]] reawakened his true self. {{storylink|Cicadacon#Combiner Wars|General Cicadacon profile card}}

{{note|Cicadacon's profile card does not specify his Decepticon identity, but who else does this description match?}}

===''Mini Mayhem!''===
Shockwave participated in an infiltration of [[BotCon]] to track down next year's toy designs, and use them to conquer the Autobots once and for all! Unfortunately, Shockwave forgot to mention to Megatron that their main target, [[Eric Siebenaler]] wouldn't be in attendance, and the plot wound up falling apart.

After being nominated two years in a row, Shockwave was sure he'd be a shoe-in for [[2011]]'s [[Transformers Hall of Fame|Hall of Fame]]. He discussed the topic with Jazz and Grimlock until [[Erector (G1)|Erector]] and [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]] came along. The trio mistook Erector for Bumblebee, and so spared him any ridicule, but verbally tore into Waspinator. After insisting that the Predacon would never stand a chance against them, Shockwave and the others walked off in a huff. {{storylink|Mini Mayhem!}}

===Robot Heroes===
Shockwave was one of the Decepticons who helped Megatron start trouble on Earth, though he only fought for himself. When they ran into the Autobots, Shockwave was beaten up by Prowl. {{storylink|I Am Optimus Prime (Robot Heroes)|I Am Optimus Prime}}

===''Kre-O'' cartoon===
[[File:BotStars-Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0|"Algebra? Really?"]]
During a robot dance competition, Shockwave was among the three judges, all of whom were Decepticons. Despite [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'s phenomenal performance, he scored the Autobot at 1/2. For [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], despite awful technique and a nasty fall, he scored the Decepticon a 10². The commentator was skeptical. {{storylink|Bot Stars}}

He was present in the audience during Optimus, Bumblebee, and Megatron's boxing match. He also cheered when Megatron lost... {{storylink|Last Bot Standing}}

Shockwave, [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], and [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] enjoyed a picnic by the side of a road. When Bumblebee and Megatron raced by them, the picnickers waved at them. {{storylink|The Big Race}}

He was among the minions who passed Megatron his presents during the holiday season. {{storylink|A Gift For Megatron}}

Shockwave helped Megatron get back into shape after a string of humiliating defeats by standing on top of him while the Decepticon leader did some push-ups, and holding on to his weights while he did some reps. {{storylink|Megatron's Revenge}}

===San Diego Comic Con tech specs===
Shockwave ran through all the variables and decided that if he was going to further his goals of conquest, it would be rational to work with the human weaponeer [[Destro]]. He now sports a snazzy [[HISS tank]] [[alternate mode]] with his astroblaster integrated into the design <ref>[http://www.yojoe.com/vehicles/12/shockwavehiss/ Shockwave H.I.S.S. page at yojoe.com]</ref> and in return, he gives Destro loads of money. When Shockwave and Destro's goals no longer mesh, Destro will 'deal' with the Decepticon himself (yeah, good luck with that, mate).<ref>[http://www.yojoe.com/action/12/destro28.shtml Destro v.28 page at yojoe.com]</ref>

===''Transformers: All Spark''===
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===Starscream's New Power===
Shockwave attempted to apprehend Starscream as the latter infiltrated Shockwave's personal lab on Cybertron. He was driven back once Starscream got his hands on some of Shockwave's weapons. {{storylink|Starscream's New Power}}

===''Kre-O'' online manga===
Shockwave was part of a massive Decepticon invasion force intended to ruin the Autobots' picnic. However, [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] plowed through them with his truck and left them scattered... and then left. Returning to the scene after.. ''ahem'', taking care of some pressing business, Optimus gathered up the still-wiped-out Kreons, bound them up on a flatbed trailer, and took them to the picnic. {{storylink|Emergency! Hurry to the Base, Optimus!}}

===''Cloud''===
[[File:Cloud Shockwave.jpg|thumb|]]

Cold and emotionless, Shockwave believed only in logic. Whereas other Decepticons of [[Cloud World]]'s [[Underground (Cloud)|Underground]] had selfish goals and ambitions of their own, Shockwave sought only the most logical and efficient way of securing the continued existence of the space-time world for all eternity. Unfortunately for Cloud World, he had come to the conclusion that space-time could only be preserved through utter domination, and the best person to dominate it was [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]].

Shockwave practiced repeated self-modification, often remodeling his own body to improve his abilities, which had left him with a [[Triple Changer]] body armed with numerous weapons, most notably the powerful [[Astro Magnum]] on his left arm. This type of modification was excruciatingly painful and would be akin to torture to any other Transformer, but Shockwave calmly took the pain and kept taking himself apart without expressing any emotion whatsoever. After all, seeking to improve oneself was only logical.

When Megatron rallied the Decepticons of the Underground into an attack on [[Metropolis]], he tasked Shockwave with a special mission: to infiltrate the Autobots' base of operation and abduct the super-robot being, [[SARA]]. While the Autobots were distracted by the other Decepticons' rampage, Shockwave succeeded in his task and was soon contacted by Megatron to confirm this success. With SARA now in their grasp, Megatron sounded a retreat, and the Decepticons returned to the Underground. {{storylink|Resolve}}

During the Decepticons' many campaigns across the multiverse, Shockwave found himself on occasion fighting alongside the bloodthirsty [[Drift (G1)#Cloud|Deadlock]]. {{storylink|Decepticon Jaeger Deadlock}}

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===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
[[File:ISawThreeShips-shockwavealtmode.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
Together with Starscream and his [[Relatives|brother]] Soundwave, Shockwave traveled from Cybertron to Earth to demand the humans surrender to Megatron. They were met with resistance from their welcomers, [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]], leading to a battle that ended with their defeat. {{storylink|I Saw Three Ships}} Retreating and forming an alliance with [[Cobra]], Shockwave and Starscream attacked the aircraft carrier [[USS Flagg|U.S.S. ''Flagg'']], which supposedly contained the body of Soundwave killed during the last battle. Enraged by his brother's death, Shockwave immolated many a Joe with an eye beam before tearing into the ship to retrieve his remains, but retreated with the others when they found no trace of Soundwave. {{storylink|Funeral for a Friend}}

[[File:ExpelledFromTheGarden-unattack.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.66]]

Shockwave, Starscream, and Cobra next attacked the [[United Nations]] headquarters, arriving at the same time as a vengeful Optimus Prime attacked G.I. Joe and was met with [[Doctor Venom]], who had [[Binary bonding|binary bonded]] with Soundwave's body to control it as a weapon. Shocked and disgusted by this desecration, Shockwave began grappling with Prime over his brother's reanimated remains, shouting that he'd take Soundwave home where Megatron could make him whole again. After Venom had been separated from Soundwave, Shockwave calmed down and declared that he wouldn't let such sentimental emotions get to him again. {{storylink|Expelled from the Garden}}

In spite of his emotionless façade, Shockwave couldn't help but feel somewhat remorseful for the death of his brother. Shockwave, Rumble, and Laserbeak collected what they could of Soundwave and travelled to the city of Kalis. There, they presented Soundwave's remains to the Autobot apostate [[Flame (Marvel)|Flame]], who used his knowledge to bring the spymaster back to life. However, Soundwave returned as a mere shell of his former self, an emotionless machine who could no longer recognize his brother. Watching Soundwave coldly defeat [[Snake-Eyes]] and seize Ravage for reprogramming, Shockwave sadly mused that ''he'' was now the compassionate one of the duo. {{storylink|Black Cybertron}}

===''Angry Birds'' comic===
[[File:ABTF1 Optimus+HeatwavevsShockwave.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.5]]
Shockwave was among the Decepticon troops who attacked the Autobot vessel carrying the [[AllSpark]], but they were blasted into space by [[Heatwave (G1)|Heatwave]]'s water cannon and the Autobots escaped via [[Quantum generator|quantum jump]]. {{storylink|Angry Birds Transformers issue 1|Angry Birds Transformers #1}}
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===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
Shockwave developed the [[infiltration protocol]], {{storylink|A Brush With Infamy–Prologue}} and was recorded as having posed a challenge to Megatron's leadership position. {{storylink|Not All Megatrons}}

[[Eject (G1)|Eject]] lamented that all the great and famous Cybertronians, including Shockwave, were long gone by the time Cybertron was controlled by the [[Builder Assembly]]. {{storylink|Broken Windshields}}

Shockwave had a secret lab in [[Ultrix]]. A year after the [[Grand Uprising]], [[Deluge (G2)|Deluge]] had based himself in the lab where he operated on [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicons]]. He was tracked down by [[Rampage (BW)|Rampage]] who killed the scientist and destroyed the lab. {{storylink|The Inexorable March}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
When [[Violen Jiger|Bio Ranger Iga]] formed the [[Thirteen Great Demon Generals#Ask Vector Prime|Thirteen Great Demon Generals]], he summoned Shockwave to join. He declined and sent his brother, [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]], in his stead. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime/Facebook src#June 27, 2015|Ask Vector Prime, 27/06/2015}}

===''Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Kaito Ishikawa]] (Japanese)}}

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===''Of Masters and Mayhem''===
[[File:Of Masters and Mayhem flashback.jpeg|thumb|300px]]
In one universe, Shockwave fought alongside his fellow Decepticons against [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]'s Autobots. {{storylink|History}}

As scientific research supervisor for the Decepticons, Shockwave monitored an experiment by [[Loudpedal]] and [[Oil Slick (G1)|Oil Slick]] that engineered a test subject resembling a twisted version of Optimus Prime. Although initially designed as a potential new [[Combiner]] component, the test subject somehow developed an entirely unexpected ability to produce toxic sludge.[[File:KnockOutShockwave TheToxicTransformer.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|left]] This "[[Toxitron (G1)|Toxitron]]" subject was overseen for a time, until he escaped and murdered his creators, causing Shockwave to abandon the project. {{storylink|The Toxic Transformer}}

Earlier, however, experiments with Toxitron had used whatever connection he had to Optimus Prime to grow the "shell" of a Matrix inside his body. Shockwave acquired this shell before the research bunker was destroyed, and used it to contain the mutated spark of the scientist known as [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]. This creation, later known as the [[Matrix of Malice]], became the centerpiece of the [[Mayhem Attack Squad]]'s new combination form as [[Thunder Mayhem]], much to the horror of all of Cybertron. {{storylink|Foundation and Wreckage Part 1: Deadly Aim|Deadly Aim}}

===''Combiner Wars'' toy bios===
Shockwave created [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]. {{storylink|Shockwave (G1)/toys#CombinerWars|Combiner Wars Shockwave toy bio}}

===''Transformers/Ghostbusters''===
After the Decepticons won the Great War, the malevolent entity known as [[Gozer]] appeared on Cybertron to Decepticon High Command. Though Shockwave advocated caution, especially given that Gozer's power was beyond his sensors' ability to categorize, [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] fired his [[null-ray]] at the entity who reflected its power back at the Decepticons. When [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] approached the invader, it offered him the choice of which form it would assume to destroy Cybertron before it disappeared, declaring that the choice had been made. It was then that a guilty Starscream spoke up, his mind having drifted to his first conception of a being capable of destroying Cybertron which was revealed to be himself as Gozer rematerialized as a titanic version of the Seeker. After an enraged Megatron shot Starscream, Shockwave tended to the Seeker as the Decepticons fought back against the extradimensional menace. {{storylink|Ghosts of Cybertron Part 1}} Even with their mightiest [[combiner]]s however, the Decepticons could not match Gozer's power, before [[Decepticon High Command]] was approached by [[Kremzeek]] the Scavenger who turned the quartet into [[ghost]]s. In return for this however, Kremzeek wanted their aid in finding and absorbing the [[AllSpark]]. Along with Megatron and Soundwave, Shockwave refused, resulting the trio being absorbed into Kremzeek's being. {{storylink|Ghosts of Cybertron Part 2}} {{storylink|Ghosts of Cybertron Part 4}}

Roughly a thousand years later on Earth, Kremzeek's physical body was destroyed when the Scavenger made physical contact with [[Killerwatt|an electricity consuming ghost]], freeing Shockwave's spirit. {{storylink|Ghosts of Cybertron Part 4}} Though Shockwave, along with Soundwave, was initially willing to work with the Autobots to get his physical body back, the conflict quickly escalated and the scientist opened fire on the [[Ghostbusters]]. Being retained by an overeager [[Ectotron]], Shockwave fired his cannon, declaring that he no longer wished to owe his life to such a cretin. While his stray shots broke [[Peter Venkman]]'s focus and allowed Starscream to flee the planet, Shockwave himself was soon sealed within a [[ghost trap]]. Once the battle ended, Optimus Prime took Shockwave's trap, along with Megatron and Soundwave's, hoping to one day rehabilitate the three and use the [[AllSpark]] to revive them. {{storylink|Ghosts of Cybertron Part 5}}

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

[[File:ConstructiconsRisingPart2 ShockwaveBombshellChat.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.0]]
In the past, Shockwave was exiled from Cybertron by [[Nominus Prime]], the scientist claiming the [[Prime (rank)|Prime]] had done this out of fear of the trouble Shockwave could cause. In the present day, [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] smuggled the cyclops back to Cybertron and placed him in command of [[the Rise]]. It was Megatron's intent that Shockwave's logic rein in the Rise while stoking preexisting societal tensions so as to legitimize the [[Decepticon|Ascenticons]] in the optics of the public. While overseeing this, Shockwave hid in the [[Badlands (Cybertron)|Badlands]] behind a [[shimmer field]]. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Four}}

Shockwave had the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] travel to [[Mayalx]] to recruit the exiled [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] for the Rise. He contacted their leader [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] when progress on that front was taking too long, but Bombshell shrugged off his concerns. {{storylink|Constructicons Rising, Part 2}} Eventually, Bombshell was successful in getting the Constructicons to rebel against the [[Senate]]'s authority and Shockwave sent the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] to extract them from Mayalx along with a stockpile of [[Energon]] they had harvested. Shockwave allowed the Constructicons to go off on their own, planning on contacting them to return to Cybertron when the time was right. {{storylink|Constructicons Rising, Part 4}}

After [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]] had been murdered, [[Security Operations]] officer and Ascenticon sympathizer [[Barricade (IDW)|Barricade]] discovered that a [[Voin]] scavenger might have witnessed the murder. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Three}} Reporting this to Soundwave, Barricade was instructed to inform Shockwave who dispatched [[Quake (G1)|Quake]] to tie up the loose end. Though Quake killed the Voin, this gruesome act was witnessed by [[Rubble]], the zealous veteran killing the newborn to prevent his crime from being reported. {{storylink|The World In Your Eyes Part Five}} {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Five}}

[[File:TheChangeInYourNaturePartThree MegatronBeatsShockwave.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.3]]
Following a Senate meeting, Megatron visited Shockwave and told him to get the Rise under control lest the Ascenticon deliver him to the authorities. As Megatron drove off, Shockwave mused on other ideas. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Four}} When Megatron found that Soundwave had given Barricade sanctuary, he sent a message to Shockwave to come collect the rogue Security officer, but to do it neatly. Shockwave sent [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]], [[Whisper (G1)|Visper]], and [[Storm Cloud (G1)|Storm Cloud]] to retrieve Barricade, the trio performing to Megatron's expectations. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Five}}

Still, Shockwave continued to assert the Rise independently of Megatron's control. The evacuation of the memorial crater left the Rise's energon reserves dangerous low. Shockwave sent out Ruckus and three others to acquire fresh supplies, but they were spotted by Security and got caught up in a stand-off at an immersant Titan. After Soundwave surreptitiously killed the Risers to keep them from talking, Megatron made another personal appearance at Shockwave's hideout. After summoning the Rise lieutenants Sixshot and [[Slipstream (G1)|Slipstream]], Megatron brutally beat down Shockwave in a show of dominance. The Ascenticon senator made it abundantly clear to Shockwave and his officers that the Rise was NOT a separate organization in league with the Ascenticons. They were all, unquestioningly, under Megatron's control and Megatron's alone. {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part Three}} Shockwave began to recover from his injuries thanks to [[Flatline (G1)|Flatline]]'s services. He was enraged when Sixshot informed him that [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]] had requisitioned troops and left the base without permission. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: All Fall Down|All Fall Down}} Mindwipe later called in to report that their base was compromised by [[Storm Cloud (G1)|Storm Cloud]]. Shockwave began evacuations and swore to ripe Mindwipe's wings off. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: Swindle's|Swindle's}}

===''Generations Selects'' comic===
Several incarnations of Shockwave were among the many Shockwaves in the [[Purple Order]] who served the will of [[Optimus Prime (SG)|Purple Wicked Convoy]]. Through a screen, one listened as [[Primus]] alerted Purple about the end of the [[Blue Order]] and the threat of [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Megatron Omega]]. {{storylink|God Neptune comic 1}} Another watched as the [[Pretender Monster]]s attacked [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Megatron Omega]] and his [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]] followers before Purple proposed an alliance. {{storylink|God Neptune comic 2}}

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Todd Haberkorn]] (English), [[Chafūrin]] (Japanese)|[[Hercules Fernando]] (Portuguese), [[Jérémy Prévost]] (French), [[Nicolai Tegeler]] (German), [[Txema Moscoso]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Eduardo Tejedo]] (Latin-American Spanish)}}

Shockwave, the Decepticon scientist, stood at the side of his master Megatron when Ultra Magnus surrendered to the Decepticons. Later, Shockwave told Megatron that he had spent a long time searching the depths of Cybertron for knowledge of ancient relics. In these searches, he had finally found confirmation that the mythical and legendary Allspark, unseen since ancient days, was real. Such news greatly interested Megatron, and Shockwave quickly went on to inform his master of the merits of finding the Allspark. Shockwave urged Megatron to order a search for it, as he had a plan for how it could be used to win the war. Shockwave claimed that with the Allspark in their possession, he could manipulate its great power to "reformat" every Autobot on Cybertron, turning them into loyal Decepticons and bringing the long war to an end. Jetfire deemed it a victory without honour. Shockwave believe this was the only way to win the war, and asked Megatron for authorization to use it. Megatron was uneasy about such drastic measures, yet took the idea into consideration.

Shockwave joined Megatron when the Decepticon leader visited Ultra Magnus, now detained in a cell. Magnus pleaded with Megatron to find a way to end the war peacefully, yet Megatron was interested only in absolute victory, and gave Shockwave the approval to carry out his strategy to reformat the Autobots. {{storylink|Siege episode 2}}

Starscream expressed his disapproval towards Shockwave's plan to several Decepticons, but his words were silenced by the arrival of Megatron. Later, Shockwave was placed in charge of obtaining the location of Autobot Command from the captive Ultra Magnus. Shockwave tortured Magnus, but the commander held firm, not giving away any information. Shockwave mused the use of more unorthodox methods to break Magnus's resistance before the Autobot collapsed. As Decepticons moved to collect him, he jumped up, brought them down, and stole a Seeker's gun, aiming it at Shcokwave as a silent threat before fleeing the torture chamber. However, Magnus was quickly recaptured and returned to the torture chamber. Shockwave increased the intensity of his torture to the point where Magnus was breaking apart. In pure agony, Ultra Magnus finally gave in, agreeing to reveal the location of Autobot Command. {{storylink|Siege episode 3}}

In the aftermath of the Battle of the Space Bridge, Shockwave masterminded Project Nemesis, though at the cost of sacrificing a great many Decepticons in order to use the energy from their sparks to power it. As Shockwave saw to the project, he requested from Megatron that he be allowed to harvest the population of Sector 12. Megatron then left to inspect sector 12 for himself, before he would allow the mad scientist to continue his genocidal plan. During Megatrons visit to the sector, Shockwave contacted him, wanting urgency for the project. After seeing the state of the workers of Sector 12, Megatron gave Shockwave the go ahead to harvest its population. This was done, with them being moved to the arena to have their sparks removed. Megatron spoke with Shockwave as he worked, and aemitted his thoughts over the usage of the arena, as well as pointing out Shockwaves lack of emotions. Shockwave mused that the deletion of his emotions was the logical choice, and that now, the arena, once a sign of Decepticon strength, was now one of Decepticon ingenuity. Starscream then arrived with the captive Autobot Resistance, Elita-1, Jetfire, Red Alert and Chromia. Megatron then ordered Shockwave to show their captives the harvesting process. The Autobots then bore witness as Shockwave used his machines to harvest the population of Sector 12 before their eyes. .{{Storylink|Earthrise Episode 1}}

The four captive Autobots were to be the next sacrifices for the harvest, in order to power project Nemesis. However, thanks to the actions of Decepticons previously freed by the Autobots, they escaped. Shockwave informed Megatron that the loss of the prisoners would mean the would need to harvest another Sector. Without a second though, Megatron permitted him to do so, no longer caring from where. Soundwave then arrived, bringing news that The Ark hadn't been destroyed, and by extension, Optimus Prime lived. Shockwave stood by Megatron, alongside Soundwave and Starscream as Megatron gave his speech to his Decepticons. At Megatrons command, Shockwave initiated Project Nemesis, and the ship decended from the clouds. While Megatron and many of the Decepticons left aboard the Nemesis, Shockwave remained behind. {{Storylink|Earthrise Episode 2}}

Remaining on Cybertron, Shockwave took command of the remaining Decepticons there, and developed cloaking technology, both for himself and his Decepticons. When the Autobot Resistance launched a plan to destroy the arena, and prevent more deaths, Shockwave used his cloaking tech to sneak up upon Elita-1, who had broken into his laboratory, While remaining hidden for a time, he soon revaled himself, fighting Elita all the way to the arena itself, where he used the power gained from harvesting sparks to retain the upper hand, all while his loyal forces captured the other Autobots. Shockwave defeated Elita, and locked her to his dissection table. However, before he could proceed with torture, his forces announced they had captured the others. Agitated at the interruption, Shockwave left the room to parts unknown. Not long after, the Autobots bombs went off, destroying the arena, and wiping out most of Shockwave's Decepticons in the process. {{Storylink|Earthrise Episode 6}{

===''My Little Pony/Transformers''===
During a battle, Shockwave briefed Megatron that a malfunctioning [[Space bridge|spacebridge]] was reaching into another reality, instead of other planets. The portal eventually connected with the [[magic]] of [[Queen Chrysalis]] in the realm of [[Equestria]], the combination of energies dragging all combatants, Shockwave included, to the magical realm. {{storylink|Transformation Is Magic}}

Still able to use the space bridge to teleport around Equestria, Shockwave crashed the set of ''[[Preppin' with Pinkie]]'' to determine how many equines it took to make [[energon cube]]s only for [[Gauge]] and [[Pinkie Pie]] to chaotically force him back through the portal using a variety of kitchen appliances. {{storylink|They Eat Ponies, Don't They?}}

The Decepticons and changelings eventually launched an attack on the [[Crystal Empire]], the Autobots and ponies coming to its defence. At Megatron's order, Shockwave attempted to procure samples of the arcane from the castle but found his firepower outmatched by the power of friendship. When the Decepticons eventually returned to Cybertron, Shockwave revealed that the hadn't managed to claim any magic but that he had saved Equestria's coordinates. Rather than return to the realm however, he proposed bringing magic to Cybertron. {{storylink|Finale (My Little Pony/Transformers)|Finale}}

===''Transformers/Back to the Future''===
Shockwave was one of the Decepticons who boarded the ''Ark'', winding up in stasis-lock when the ship crashed on Earth. {{storylink|Transformers/Back to the Future issue 2|Transformers/Back to the Future #2}}

==Commercial appearances==
*When the Autobots unleashed their newest super-warrior [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]], the Decepticons retaliated by revealing their own secret weapon, Shockwave! {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Jetfire and Shockwave|Jetfire and Shockwave commercial}}
*Shockwave created a "continuum transmorpher" for Megatron, a device capable of breaching dimension barriers. He then showed Megatron around his lab, pointing out all the upgrades he made for the place. {{storylink|Who is the Greatest Starscream Of All Time?}}

==Games==
===''The Transformers'' (PS2)===
{{voiceactor|[[Barry Gjerde]] (English)}}

[[File:Ps2tatakai shockwave1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Absolute Power, etc., etc.]]

{{bigquote|Megatron's personal watchdog. With the ability to transform into a laser gun, Shockwave boasts a powerful attack!|The [[narrator]]|''[[The Transformers (PS2)|The Transformers]]''}}

In an alternate future, the Shockwave of that time grew frustrated with [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]'s increasingly abusive leadership, and when he discovered the [[Zel Quartz]], which could vastly boost the power of a Transformer, he implanted it into himself and staged a one-robot mutiny. Unfortunately, the power proved too much for Shockwave's systems and he ran wild. Neither the Autobots nor the Decepticons could stop him and they took massive casualties in the attempt. Shockwave eventually destroyed Cybertron, then set out on a quest to destroy all planets with life. Elite teams of Autobots and Decepticons traveled to the past to prevent these events by either destroying or seizing the Zel Quartz years before Shockwave would find it.

[[File:Ps2tatakai shockwave2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|left|{{w|Dynasty Warriors 3|Feel the power of my magic!}}]]
In the Autobot story, the present-day Shockwave was the main boss in the geothermal power plant, protecting the main turbine of the plant. When Optimus Prime and his team reached the main turbine, Shockwave slowly descended from the ceiling in his alternate form. He then changed to his robot form and dropped to the floor, announcing that he was collecting energy for Megatron. He warned the Autobots that anyone who stood in his way should not expect any mercy from him. When Optimus Prime stated that the Autobots were going to stop the Decepticon's plundering of [[Zel Samine]]'s energy, Shockwave suggested that they should settle this feud, by fighting. Eventually, the Autobots over-powered the Decepticon, and a battered Shockwave warned Optimus that he would remember the outcome of the fight before disengaging and fleeing the power plant. Later, Shockwave appeared in the valley where the Autobots detected an SOS signal and had a rematch with the Autobots, but was defeated again.

During the Decepticon storyline, Shockwave was a member of a team that Megatron sent to investigate a mysterious UFO that was spotted in the area of Zel Samine. Something caused the team to lose contact with the main Decepticon forces, and they found out that they could not leave the planet, as Zel's sun, Paradius, emitted electromagnetic rays that was harmful to them. Unable to contact Megatron and with no way to leave the planet safely, Shockwave and the others scattered across Zel, with Shockwave himself eventually finding his way to the Atalstan gem mine. When the Galvatron of the alternate timeline told the Megatron of the present the "truth" about the Zel Quartz, he asked his past self if Shockwave was around before telling it.

Once the main Decepticon forces arrived at the Atalstan gem mine and found the giant ore that they suspected to be the Zel Quartz, Shockwave analyzed the group and when he concluded that they were Decepticons. He hovered downward in his handgun mode. Transforming into [[robot mode]], he made a short drop to the floor and announced that he had finally achieved rendezvous with his fellow warriors. When Megatron expressed partial surprise in the fact that Shockwave had survived, Shockwave confirmed him and announced that he was awaiting Megatron's orders.

For the remainder of the game, Shockwave remained ignorant of the circumstances that prompted their arrival. What's more, despite which side won, [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] accidentally negated the quartz's powers, and Shockwave's reign of terror in the future was averted. {{storylink|The Transformers (PS2)|The Transformers}}

===''Transformers G1: Awakening''===
[[File:Gluawakening shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|[[Doctor|Logic allows me to be wrong with authority]].]]
When the Autobots and Decepticons left Cybertron, Shockwave remained on the planet and enslaved every Autobot left behind. He ruled for four million years before the Transformers on Earth revived. He planned a "welcome party" for the returning Autobots when they arrived through the space bridge, captured them, confiscated their weapons, and put them in a prison which used to be a field hospital. The Autobots then escaped back to Earth, but later returned to assault the Decepticon fortress. Shockwave defeated Optimus Prime and Bumblebee in combat, but they were saved by the arrival of Grimlock, who beat Shockwave, freeing the Autobots. {{storylink|Transformers G1: Awakening|Awakening}}
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===''Transformers Legends''===
Shockwave experimented on the Lightning Strike Coalition, transforming them into the monstrous Dinobots. This backfired against the Decepticon Scientist when the Dinobots used their newfound power to rise up against Shockwave and thrash his lab. Shockwave escaped, swearing revenge against Grimlock and his team {{storylink|Rescue the King}}

Shockwave uncovered ancient [[CNA]] and used it to clone [[Hun-Gurrr (G1)|Hun-Gurrr]] and the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]]. The beasts promptly escaped, and Shockwave had to recapture them with the help of [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] and [[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]] before Megatron found out. {{storylink|Unleash the Beasts}} When the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] marched on the Decepticon base, Shockwave spotted them approaching and grabbed [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] and [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]]. This fearsome Decepticon team was able to stop the Dinobots in their tracks. {{storylink|Day of the Dinobots - Part 2}} Shockwave and [[Deluge (G2)|Deluge]] were dispatched to rein in the Constructicons when the team started getting friendly with the Autobots. {{storylink|The Master Builders (Legends)|The Master Builders}} When the Decepticons used [[Chronogon]] portals to send the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] back in time, Shockwave was part of an operation to try and prevent Orion Pax's recreation as [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]. {{storylink|Golden Age (Legends)|Golden Age}}

Megatron and Shockwave slyly suggested to Grimlock that he should be leader of the Autobots, believing that if he took over, it would make their job of overcoming the Autobots easier. As it happened, once Grimlock took over, the two Decepticons were instead captured by his forces, and only escaped once he turned the reigns back over to Optimus. {{storylink|Me, Grimlock, King}}

Shockwave took part in an all-out assault on [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]]. {{storylink|One Shall Fall...}} He later aided [[Unicron]] when the planet-eater attacked [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|'Til All Are One (Legends)|'Til All Are One}} Shockwave was among a handful of Decepticons who ventured inside Unicron to search for [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]. After encountering [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] and [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel]], then falling foul of Unicron's internal defenses, the Decepticons resumed their search. {{storylink|Belly of the Beast (Legends)|Belly of the Beast}}

===''Angry Birds Transformers''===
{{main|King Pig#As Shockwave}}
Shockwave appears as a character unlockable in Challenge Events. He is portrayed by King Pig. He also appears as [[King Pig#As Energon Shockwave|Energon]] and [[King Pig#As Major Shockwave|Major]] versions. {{storylink|Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers}}

===''Transformers: Devastation''===
[[File:Devastation-Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Technodrome: The Final Shell-Shock!]]
{{voiceactor|[[Darryl Kurylo]]}}
Shockwave assisted Megatron in his efforts to control the [[Plasma Core]] and use it to cyberform Earth. He later confronted the Autobots after they reached Cybertron. Finding the logic in their arguments about the dangers of the Plasma Core to be flawed, Shockwave attacked them, claiming that the Decepticons would not only control the Plasma Core, but also use it to save Cybertron. During the fight, he demonstrated the ability to create clones of himself that fought for him. He also could open portals to redirect the beams from his gun mode, allowing him to cover much of the arena. He was ultimately defeated, but revealed to the Autobots that [[Nova Prime]] was the one who originally conceived the idea of cyberforming populated worlds with the Plasma Core, which Optimus refused to believe. After his defeat, the "Shockwave Blaster" weapon became unlocked as a new weapon that could be found. {{storylink|Transformers: Devastation}}

===''Transformers: Frontiers''===
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[file:ShockwaveEarthWars.jpg|thumb|All Medical terminology and processing is logical.]]

Shockwave came to Earth after Megatron found the Enigma of Combination, although he kept in contact with Megatron during the hunt for the [[Fractal Map]].

He then advised Megatron it would be logical to create Devastator as soon as possible. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Combiner Wars Campaign}}

At some point, he created [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]] via cloning.

*'''Class''': Medic
*'''Lowest star rating''': 3 star
*'''Weapons''': Shockwave shoots a heal beam to heal other friendly units. He also uses his signature arm cannon to neutralize targets where there are no other allies.
*'''Ability: Combat Stimulants'''- Amplify the movement speed and attack speed of friendly Cons for 8 seconds!
**'''Cost''': 3 ability points +2 points for reuses.

[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:shockwave Shockwave at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]

===''Transformers: Forged to Fight''===
[[File:Shockwave-Forged to Fight.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|It is logical to use my mini-me-gun for ranged attacks.]]

Shockwave was one of the Decepticons pulled from [[The Transformers (franchise)|his universe]] by the [[Quintesson]]s. He seemingly didn't fall under their influence, however, and began plotting to unite the Decepticons and take over [[New Quintessa]]. He was working on two devices: one which would allow him to harness Unstable Energon, and an Aim Enhancer, though the Commander and his party became a problem. He sent [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]] and [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] to keep them busy, though they ultimately failed, resulting in Shockwave being forced to face the Commander's party himself. {{storylink|Transformers: Forged to Fight|A Shocking Revelation - Chapter 1: Here All Along}}

There are at least a few of him running around, some of which join the Commander! {{storylink|Transformers: Forged to Fight}}

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==Toys==
{{main|Shockwave (G1)/toys}}

==Merchandise==
{{main|Shockwave (G1)/toys#Merchandise}}

==Notes==
*[[Bob Budiansky]] said Shockwave was "my attempt to take [[Spock]] from ''Star Trek'' and make him into a Decepticon".<ref>[http://rustingcarcass.yuku.com/topic/954/t/Bob-Budiansky.html Rusting Carcass interview]</ref>
[[File:StudioOxCybertronBattleCons.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|It's not easy being grey. It seems you blend in with so many other ordinary things.]]
*Shockwave's cartoon portrayal is highly inconsistent with his appearances in all other fictional media. Instead of a coldly logical, power hungry rival to Megatron, in the cartoon Shockwave is consistently loyal and subservient. In a [[Shout! Factory|2009 retrospective documentary about the brand]], [[Hasbro]] staff said this disparity was a simple—though extreme—result of there not having been enough time during the production of the Generation 1 cartoon and comic to get all the story basics firmly and consistently established from the outset. The character descriptions in the cartoon's [[production bible]] are mostly abridged versions of [[Bob Budiansky]]'s original character writeups, which went on to become the toys' [[Tech Spec|tech specs]]... yet Shockwave's show bible description is entirely different from his tech spec [[bio]]. Later versions of the character would split the difference between the two interpretations.
*According to early drafts of the script for the series' pilot episode, Shockwave was at one point to be called "'''Flash Beam'''".
*A Cybertronian battle scene illustrated by [[Studio OX]] for ''[[TV Magazine]]'' (reprinted in ''[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)|Transformers Generations]]'' and ''[[Transformers Visualworks]]'') depicts Shockwave not in purple, but in the original grey color scheme of the Astro Magnum/Galactic Man toy.
*Shockwave has been periodically drawn with two hands in various media. He first shows up this way in "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]", and the condition briefly reappears in "[[Divide and Conquer]]". He also wound up this way on the cover of ''[[Ashes, Ashes...|G.I. Joe and the Transformers]]'' #3.
*Voice actor Corey Burton based Shockwave's voice on that of actor {{w|David Warner (actor)|David Warner}}, specifically his role as evil computer thingy {{w|Sark (Tron)|Sark}} in ''{{w|Tron (film)|Tron}}''.<ref>[http://cybertronchronicle.freewebspace.com/60-astrominutes/corey-burton/corey-burton-1.html Corey Burton interview on the Cybertron Chronicle]</ref> Burton even provided the voice of Sark in the video game ''{{w|Kingdom Hearts II}}''.
*In the Japanese dub of the Generation 1 cartoon, Shockwave's personality was altered from the American interpretation—he was presented like a grizzled old man with a loud, raspy voice and a very short temper.
*A company named Lanard Toys held the "Shockwave" [[trademark]] in the "toys" field for several years. For that reason, the ''Energon'' character was given the substitute name "[[Shockblast]]". The same name was later given to the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' version of Shockwave for the same reason. However, by that point Lanard had abandoned their "Shockwave" trademark, making it available to Hasbro again. Unfortunately, the packaging for ''Alternators'' Shockwave had already been printed by that point, so Hasbro decided to go with the substitute name. They then slapped the name "Shockwave" onto the [[Shockwave (Cybertron)|next available]] [[Mini-Con]] just so they could reclaim the trademark. Subsequently, all new toys of Shockwave, as well as [[Shockwave (Animated)|homage]] [[Shockwave (Movie)|characters]], were released under the name "Shockwave" again. (Ironically, [[Hasbro]] later used the name "[http://www.yojoe.com/action/08/shockblast.shtml Shockblast]" for new toys of a ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' character originally also named "[http://www.yojoe.com/action/88/shockwave.shtml Shockwave]", possibly in order to avoid brand confusion; apparently, Hasbro view the name "Shockwave" as more iconic for the ''Transformers'' character than his ''G.I. Joe'' namesake.)

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Laserwave''' (レーザーウェーブ ''Rēzāwēbu''), '''Shockwave''' (ショックウェーブ ''Shokkuwēbu'')
*''Czech:'' '''Razič'''
*''French:'' '''Onde de Choc''' (Canada, "Shockwave"), '''Clignotant''' (Canada, ''More than Meets the Eye, Part 1'', "Blinker"), '''Choc''' (France, "Shock")
*''Hebrew:'' '''Gal Hellem''' (גל הלם, "Shock Wave")
*''Hungarian:'' '''Sokkoló''' ("Shocker")
*''Italian:'' '''Brutal'''
*''Mandarin:'' '''Zhènbō''' (Taiwan, 震波, "Shockwave"), '''Zhèndàngbō''' (China, 震荡波, "Shockwave"), '''Zhèndàngbō''' (Taiwan, ''Siege'', 震盪波, "Shockwave")
*''Portuguese:'' '''Onda-Choque''' (Portugal comic, "Shock-Wave"), '''Onda de Choque''' (Brazil comic, "Shock Wave")
*''Russian:'' '''Vzryvala''' (Взрывала, "Blaster")
*''Ukrainian:'' '''Shokun''' (Шокун, "Shocker")

==See also==
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*[[Shockblast]], the murderous Decepticon berserker from [[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|''Energon'']].
*[[Shockwave (Animated)|Shockwave]], the loyal Decepticon spy from [[Transformers Animated (franchise)|''Animated'']].
*[[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]], the Decepticon beastmaster and killing machine from [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|''Dark of the Moon'']].
*[[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]], the logical Decepticon scientist from the [[Aligned continuity family]].
*[[Shockwave (Cyberverse)|Shockwave]], the Decepticon mad scientist from [[Transformers: Cyberverse (franchise)|''Cyberverse'']].}}

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Shockwave (G1)

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:''Shockwave is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Shockwavearealldead.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Transformers images don't get much more awesome than this. Or [[:File:1_blitzwing_war_within.jpg|more]] [[:File:R0S 1 b.jpg|imitated]].]]

'''Shockwave''' has been referred to as "a computer on legs." This is not far from the truth. Logic rules Shockwave's thought processes and is the source of his every inspiration. He sees emotion as a weakness and a distraction. His cold and calculating ''modus operandi'' is supported by his frightening and exceptionally powerful form.

Shockwave is possibly even more powerful than [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]. Perhaps logic may one day dictate that the time to replace Megatron's flawed, emotion-fueled rule is at hand. After all, the only logical choice for [[Decepticon leader]] would be Shockwave himself.

When he is an [[Action Master]], he is [[Action Master partner|partnered]] with [[Fistfight (G1)|Fistfight]].

Pretty much everything is his fault.

{{bigquote|Ultimately, I serve only one master... pure logic.|Shockwave on his true loyalties|''[[Spotlight: Shockwave]]''}}

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
{{main|Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity}}
[[File:ShockwaveSecondGeneration1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|left|Yep, that about sums him up.]]
An adherent of his twisted version of logic, Shockwave was Military Commander of the Decepticons, conceiving the original plan to assault the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]. However, when the Ark crashed onto [[Earth]], Shockwave followed in [[Nemesis (G1)|the Decepticon ship]], but the planet's magnetic fields caused that ship to crash in the [[Savage Land]]. There, he was confronted by the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] and their battle brought them to a tar pit that held them in stasis for millions of years. When Shockwave was reawakened in [[1984]], he immediately set out to disable the Autobots and take Decepticon leadership away from [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]]. Using Earth's infrastructure and resources, Shockwave sought to create powerful Decepticon soldiers, but was foiled by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] hiding the life-giving [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]] in the human boy [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]]. At the end of this caper, Shockwave ended up in a swamp.

What followed was a struggle for Decepticon leadership between Shockwave and Megatron that finally reached a climax when both leaders were defeated in battle by the Autobots. Megatron argued that his aggressive leadership was superior to Shockwave's hesitant and slow action. Conceding to his logic, Shockwave gave him full command of the Decepticon troops on Earth. However, when Optimus Prime seemingly died, Megatron lost his sanity and, with some help from Shockwave, apparently killed himself in a [[space bridge]] explosion. With his rival completely out of the way, Shockwave took up leadership again. He would soon collude with Decepticon fuel auditor [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]], who was leading the Decepticons on Cybertron. Together, they conceived of the [[Club Con]] plot, but a battle with [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Fortress Maximus]] in space sent Shockwave plunging through the atmosphere.

In one chain of events, Shockwave would quickly get back on his feet, and fight against Decepticons from the future whose apparent successes against him in the present and the future would make Shockwave lose his mind. He regained his sanity enough to help seal the [[time rift]] that threatened all of reality.

He would soon fully resurface and act against [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]] and [[Zarak (G1)|Zarak]]'s leadership of the Decepticons. The coup was interrupted when [[Unicron]] threatened all [[Transformer]]s. After Unicron was defeated and [[Primus]] destroyed, Shockwave and [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] hijacked the Ark to escape the quickly decomposing Cybertron. Unknown to him, Megatron was in stasis aboard the ship and [[Galvatron II|Galvatron]] boarded it. Both fought against Shockwave while [[Ratchet (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ratchet]], who also emerged from stasis, crashed the ship onto Earth.

In one timeline, Shockwave ended up as a head kept in Megatron's chambers. In yet another timeline, Shockwave again joined forces with Starscream after being jury-rigged into the Ark to serve as its operating system. Once restored, Shockwave was witness to a great upheaval in Cybertron's population that left Transformers an endangered species. With the Decepticon faction functionally extinct, Shockwave converted to the ways of peace, serving as emissaries along with Starscream and [[Ravage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ravage]].
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===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
[[File:ShockwaveDesertionOfTheDinobots1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|left|My toy's so great, I bought one myself!]]
{{main|Shockwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity}}

Appointed as Guardian of Cybertron by Megatron, the loyal Shockwave remained stationed on the planet for millions of years, even while his teammates slumbered on Earth. He was singlehandedly (ha) responsible for menacing the remaining Autobot resistance movements on Cybertron, and when Megatron was reactivated in 1984, assisted in the development of Space Bridge technology. In 2005, Shockwave may or may not have been killed during the [[Unicron War]], though either way he was never seen again afterward.

In a [[Transformers Legends (comic)|splinter timeline]], Shockwave was shown to have definitively survived Unicron's attack on Cybertron. Travelling to another dimension to aid Megatron, Shockwave formed a friendship with [[Cancer (Masterforce)|Cancer]] and the two resolved to conquer the world of business and entertainment via shadowy corporate dealings and pop music.

===Kid Stuff Talking Story Books===
Shockwave constantly attempted to usurp Megatron as leader of the Decepticons. In his latest attempt at a coup, he promised Megatron's minions an abundance of oil if they were to follow him. {{storylink|Jaws of Terror}}

===Marvel coloring books===
Shockwave led an attack on a human village, intending to raze it and build a fuel plant in its place. Confident that the Autobots wouldn't learn about the attack until it would be too late for them to do anything about it, Shockwave tasked the Constructicons with building his installation. Little did he suspect that [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]] was spying on them from orbit. A convoy of trucks and cars soon arrived, claiming to be hauling supplies for Shockwave and his troops. Angered and confused by this interruption, Shockwave demanded to see the supplies he was certain he had never ordered. From within the vehicles stepped out the Dinobots. Alongside the Autobots in disguise, they proceeded to trounce Shockwave's troops. Shockwave ordered Ravage and Kickback to flank the new arrivals and attack them from behind, but this tactic proved futile, as Cosmos was still spying down on the scene. Shockwave was tied up, shoved down into a hole with his troops, and had quick-drying cement poured on them to stop them from going anywhere. {{storylink|The Autobot Spy in the Sky}}

===''Big Looker'' storybooks===
Shockwave was present when the Decepticons tormented their new toy, [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]], after the architect was cerebro-shelled by [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]]. {{storylink|Insecticon Attack!}}

===Find Your Fate Junior===
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====Battle Drive====
In one possible scenario, where Megatron and his troops had tracked down Sparkplug to a cave in the mountains, Shockwave was amongst the Decepticons present, ready to pounce on the human. Then a small squadron of Autobots arrived to rescue Sparkplug. In the event that Megatron was destroyed by Swoop, Shockwave, along with the rest of the Decepticons, were easily defeated by the Autobots. In the event that Swoop retreated, Shockwave was amongst the Decepticons who remained at the cave instead of pursuing the Dinobot. Shockwave stood next to Megatron in a military formation, along with Buzzsaw, Ransack, Frenzy, Skywarp and Thundercracker, while Megatron delivered his sanction to the Autobots in the cave; "Prepare to die!" The battle that ensued lasted for two full days before the Decepticons were ready to move in for the kill. In the event that Swoop returned in time with reinforcements, Shockwave and the rest of the Decepticons were forced to retreat, but not before Shockwave got "The shock of his life!"{{storylink|Battle Drive}}

====Decepticon Poison====
In one possible sequence of events, Shockwave accompanied Megatron in order to take out the recently poisoned Autobots. They found themselves fighting against the now-cured Autobots, but gained the upper hand early in the fight nonetheless. Shockwave was downed by a hit from Optimus Prime himself when the Autobot leader led a back-up squadron of Autobots into battle.

In another possible scenario, Megatron and his Decepticon squad were tricked into thinking that the Autobots were already dead, and strode into the Autobots’ base. The Decepticons lay down their weapons in order to carry out the Autobots’ "corpses," but were ambushed once they had disarmed themselves. Shockwave and the others were then quickly defeated.

In yet another possible scenario, where the Autobots weaponized the tainted fuel and created a toxic cloud by burning it, the Decepticons were forced to retreat before their attack was fully underway. {{storylink|Decepticon Poison}}

====Project Brain Drain====
Shockwave was involved in a Decepticon plot to use a [[Brain Drain device]] on the crowd goers of a rock concert to syphon their intelligence into Decepticon fuel.

In one possible scenario, Galvatron had to recall his troops from the concert at the last minute when Ultra Magnus and his troops began a timely assault on the Decepticons’ headquarters. Shockwave participated in the battle that ensued, which ended in a loss for the Decepticons when Ultra Magnus triggered an avalanche, burying Galvatron and shattering the Brain Drain device {{storylink|Project Brain Drain}}

====The Invisibility Factor====
[[File:InvisibilityFactorGalvatronShockwaveandScavenger.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
In one possible scenario, Shockwave accompanied Galvatron on a patrol in a desert at night. Upon spotting a spaceship that flickered in-and-out of sight, the patrol investigated. Finding the Autobots Kup and Hot Rod conversing with a woman at the ship's landing site, Shockwave and the others fired upon them, causing them to scramble away. Galvatron then ordered his troops to stay and scrutinize the spaceship instead of pursuing the Autobots.

If Hot Rod and Kup decided to attack immediately, the Autobots were easily defeated and destroyed by Shockwave and the rest of the Decepticon patrol.

If the Autobots did not attack immediately, Shockwave took care of taking the Invisibility device as the Decepticons headed back to their headquarters. Hot Rod and Kup silently followed the Decepticons back to their hide-out in a nearby canyon, where they managed to tricked Shockwave and the others into thinking that they were being ambushed by a whole squadron of Autobots. Panicking, the other Decepticons attempted to retaliate by firing in all directions, while Shockwave looked around bewildered, still clutching the Invisibility Device.

If Hot Rod snuck down and snatched the device out of Shockwave's grasp, Shockwave called his fellow Decepticons to give chase to the young Autobot. They were unable to catch him before Kup fired down onto the canyon's walls, causing it to collapse and burying the Decepticons under an avalanche of earth and rocks.

In an alternate scenario, Shockwave and the other Decepticons decided to take off into space in Sarah Sander's ship after acquiring the Invisibility Device. Whether the Decepticons succeeded in mastering the Invisibility Device and subsequently destroyed the Autobots, or were destroyed or defeated themselves depended on what choices the Autobots made from this point on.

In another possible scenario, Shockwave and the other Decepticons happened upon Sarah Sanders's ship before any Autobots had come in contact with her. While Scavenger held the woman captive, Shockwave and the other Decepticons dragged the ship itself to a hidden location. In whichever scenario that followed, the Autobots managed to steal the Invisibility Device from the Decepticons, either dazzling Shockwave and the others with their headlights while Hot Rod took the device right out of their hands, or tricking most the other Decepticons into leaving the spaceship behind while they pursued the young Autobot on a wild goose chase. Now outnumbered, Shockwave was quick to fall to the Autobots. {{storylink|The Invisibility Factor}}
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===Frito-Lay posters===
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===The Official ''Transformers: Generation 2'' Annual===
Shockwave participated in the Decepticons' attack to capture a crashed spaceship from the Autobots atop [[Table Mountain]], blasting Optimus Prime with a laser. Alas, the "spaceship" was an Autobot trap that fired Shockwave and the other Decepticons randomly into space. {{storylink|Day of the Decepticons}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:Shockwavedwtww1.jpg|thumb|left|Dreamwave is all his fault.]]
When Optimus Prime was first inaugurated as leader of the Autobots and bestowed the Matrix of Leadership, he was bestowed visions of the many enemies he would one day face. Among the foes he saw in these prophetic visions was Shockwave. {{storylink|The War Within issue 1|The War Within #1}} After Optimus had been goaded into seeking out Megatron, following the destruction of the [[Forum of Enlightenment]], Shockwave led the main attack on the Autobots' stronghold in [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]. {{storylink|The War Within issue 2|The War Within #2}} He instructed the troops following him to give the Autobots no mercy or quarter in their assault on the Autobot stronghold. {{storylink|The War Within issue 3|The War Within #3}} Mid-battle, Shockwave contacted the [[Kolkular|Cradle]] only to find that Starscream was sitting in the command room instead of Megatron. He claimed he would rectify this after having taken Iacon, and then sent his soldiers for the final push against the Autobots. {{storylink|The War Within issue 4|The War Within #4}} In this penultimate attack, Shockwave personally destroyed two [[guardian robot]]s with one blast in his alternate mode. With the Autobots' last defenses now felled, Shockwave had his troops penetrate the Autobots' stronghold, where he gunned down Prowl upon entry. {{storylink|The War Within issue 5|The War Within #5}} Unfortunately for Shockwave, at that point, a [[planetary engine]] activated under Starscream's orders caused Iacon's destruction. Shockwave ordered a hasty retreat back to [[Kolkular]] in order to avoid annihilation. {{storylink|The War Within issue 6|The War Within #6}}

After Megatron's apparent death in an early space bridge test, the Decepticon faction splintered, with [[Air Commander]] [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] creating the [[Predacon (War Within)|Predacons]] and High Auditor [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] the [[Ultracon]]s, while Shockwave led the Decepticons through the [[Dark Ages]] of Cybertron. During this period he was contacted by [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]. The Autobot had uncovered behavioral patterns in each faction, indicating that they were all being manipulated by an outside force. Shockwave's penchant for logic allowed him to put aside his differences with Jetfire, and he agreed to meet up with his fellow scientist in a neutral zone to further discuss the matter. {{storylink|Devastation}} During their conference, the two of them were attacked by the [[Chaos Trinity]], and Shockwave was taken down. {{storylink|Revelation (The Dark Ages)|Revelation}} He rebooted shortly after the three mystics and The Fallen left with both Grimlock and Jetfire in hand. {{storylink|Confrontation (issue)|Confrontation}} Recovered by the newly built [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], Shockwave organized a counter strike against the three mystics that included Trypticon, [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]], the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]], and the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]]. Exactly how logic dictated that Shockwave bring an entire army to deal with three rogue Decepticons is unknown. Grimlock's [[Lightning Strike Coalition]] arrived, saying that they had a stake in this, and Shockwave agreed to a temporary ceasefire. After the Autobots managed to defeat The Fallen, Shockwave and [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] agreed to seal the [[Well of All Sparks]] with six coded barriers for each faction. They were to remain in place until Cybertron was united. Or, as Shockwave put it, [['Til all are one|until all are one]]. {{storylink|Conflagration}}

At some point, Ultra Magnus took command of the Autobots, and reunited them into a single faction. Under his leadership, the Autobots gained a significant hold over Cybertron's resources and territories. No longer able to hold his own against the Autobots, Shockwave was forced to sign a peace treaty, and put an end to hostilities between his own faction, the Ultracons, and the Autobots. Despite this being the most logical course of action, Shockwave made no attempt to hide his contempt for Ultra Magnus, making it clear he was only ceding to his forces out of necessity. The ceremony was interrupted by a bombing engineered by Starscream and his forces, though Shockwave was spared any harm thanks to the defensive measures put into place by the Autobots. This act of aggression only served to further unite the Autobots, Ultracons, and Decepticons... until Megatron made a dramatic returned, accompanied by an army of [[Air Warrior]]s. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath}} Megatron easily subdued Ultra Magnus while Shockwave and Ratbat looked on, and all of the splintered Decepticon factions united under the rule of their returned ruler. Afterwards, Shockwave was tasked with reverse engineering these [[Quintesson]]-created clones Megatron had brought back to the planet with him. He ran into difficulties accomplishing this due to Megatron's refusal to divulge their origin, though he was greatly intrigued by the warrior units nonetheless. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.2|The Age of Wrath #2}} Progress wasn't helped by [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] and [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]], who seemingly thrashed his whole lab after he stepped out of it for a few moments. Shockwave cooly informed the two diminutive Decepticons that Megatron would not be pleased now that his project couldn't be completed on schedule, and dismissed them. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.3|The Age of Wrath #3}}

{{Unreleased WW comic}}

Shockwave nonetheless managed to modify some drones in his possession to Megatron's requirements; they would now only obey the Decepticon leader, and not their [[Quintesson|original creators]]. After sharing his find with Megatron, Shockwave was assaulted by one of the drones, though it had become horribly mutated... for it contained the persisting essence of Grimlock! {{storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.4}}

Shockwave was left behind on Cybertron while Megatron's forces pursued Optimus Prime and were subsequently lost on Earth for four million years, and became Decepticon leader on the planet. He began experimenting with cloning, and through studies of [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] and [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]], began to conceive the idea of a Transformer with multiple [[alternate mode]]s. Cybertron, however, was steadily growing lower and lower on energy, and in an attempt to create new energy-conservative Transformers, Shockwave allied with the Autobots for a pooling of resources that created the [[Micromaster]]s. One of the Decepticon Micromasters working for Shockwave, [[Skystalker (G1)|Skystalker]], transmitted back to Cybertron news that the Autobot [[Countdown (G1)|Countdown]] had appropriated an important artifact while on an interstellar mission. After receiving this message, Shockwave set about manipulating Micromasters on both sides to acquire the artifact for himself. {{storylink|Recipe for Hate}} After one of the Decepticons' Micromaster patrols returned from an Energon-gathering mission, [[Barricade (G1)|Barricade]] approached Shockwave, complaining that he and the other Decepticons of his size weren't getting their fair share of fuel. Instead of taking their appeal in consideration, Shockwave dismissively shooed the Micromasters away and partook in a conference with [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] and Ratbat. {{storylink|Destined for Nothing}} Barricade and his comrades then opted to desert the Decepticon army, and headed out for [[Little Iacon]]. Shockwave caught up with the group partway there, after the diminutive robots had narrowly avoided being devoured by some vampiric [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]]. Shockwave informed them that he had taken it upon himself to check up on them as a "show of good faith," but they were otherwise free to continue on their own path if so they chose. {{storylink|The Gray Race}} At this time, Shockwave planted a transmitter on one of smaller 'bots, as he knew that the group had already been contacted by Countdown. {{storylink|Recipe for Hate}} All of the Micromasters left, save for [[Flanker]], who was convinced to return to the Decepticon army by Shockwave's gesture. With no witnesses around, Shockwave tossed Flanker to the Insecticons as a snack. In return, he asked the cannibals to complete a mission for him: invade Little Iacon. {{storylink|The Gray Race}}

Shortly thereafter, Skystalker and [[Skyhopper]] returned to Cybertron. Shockwave welcomed them back to the Decepticons' base, updating them on the progressing retrieval of the Golden Disk they coveted. Shockwave then overlooked Blitzwing, and upon his analysis, found that internal mutation in his fellow Decepticon were making him stronger. But Shockwave was unaware to what extent Skystalker had come to resent him in his absence... and how much more powerful the Micromaster had become. As he and Blitzwing were discussing the changes happening inside the latter, they were ambushed by the Skystalker, who managed to overpower both of the guzzlers. {{storylink|Recipe for Hate}} Skystalker overthrew Shockwave's command, knocking him offline and decapitating him to use in a grotesque puppet show, giving orders to the other Decepticons by holding Shockwave's severed noggin up to a video screen. {{storylink|Victims of the Revolution}} When Skystalker was defeated, Shockwave was repaired, but eventually, he and all the other Transformers on Cybertron succumbed to stasis as the planet's energy ran out, and it entered a hibernation phase known as the "[[Great Shutdown]]".

3000 years ago, Unicron's herald [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] located the dead planet, and reactivated Shockwave for study purposes. {{storylink|Generation 1 issue 0|Generation 1 #0}} However, when Shockwave was attacked by a swarm of [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticons]], Scourge intervened and saved him, {{storylink|Cold War (issue)|Cold War}} only to be shot in the back by the Decepticon and captured. Dissecting and studying Scourge, Shockwave learned many secrets about the function and purpose of Transformers and Cybertron from the secrets hidden within him. Using that knowledge, Shockwave steadily worked to restore Cybertron, reactivating its population and solving their energy needs, ending the war and unifying the planet. He also continued his experiments into multiple transformations, yielding the unstable [[Duocon]]s, and then successfully mastering the process with [[Triple Changer]]s. Capturing [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]], Shockwave sought to unlock the full secrets of [[Vector Sigma]], having already learned of the mysterious significance of Earth to the Transformer race. {{storylink|Revelation (War and Peace)|Revelation}} In preparation for the invasion of the planet, Shockwave subliminally influenced the population of Cybertron to become more violent, {{storylink|Passive Aggression}} and prevented the return of Optimus Prime and Megatron aboard the ''[[Ark II]]'' by having a [[Robert Hallo|human agent]] blow it up. {{storylink|Revelation (War and Peace)|Revelation}}

{{note|''[[The Transformers Trilogy]]'' novel ''[[Transformers: Hardwired|Hardwired]]'' made a brief reference to Shockwave being part of the Decepticons on Earth, but having been incommunicado for months prior to the disappearance of Megatron in [[Tokyo]]. This statement is at odds with continuity established in [[War and Peace|''Transformers: Generation 1'' vol. 2: War and Peace]], after the novels' publication.}}

[[File:Shockwavedwwarandpeace.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Deja vu all over again.]]
In [[2003]], Shockwave made his move, heading to Earth with his Triple Changer troops and capturing Megatron and Optimus's forces, planning to try the two leaders as war criminals. Megatron was jettisoned into space by Starscream, {{storylink|New World Order}} provoking Shockwave in disciplining the Seeker. After making it clear he would not tolerate further insubordination, Shockwave presented his new recruits to a unified Iacon, cementing his claims that Cybertron was finally at peace. To better assimilate the Decepticons into his new society, Shockwave told them of a new device he had devised to render them more energy-efficient, but his presentation was interrupted by a report from Perceptor. Shockwave dismissed his audience to speak with Perceptor in private. Afterwards, he approached Soundwave, claiming that his plans for Cybertron was moving at a faster pace than anticipated, and offered him a position as his lieutenant. He left Soundwave to ruminate on his options, and next contacted Ultra Magnus, ordering to deactivate the Autobots in his custody, Optimus among them, once they made planet-fall. {{storylink|Brothers' Burden}} But Ultra Magnus refused the order outright. Shockwave's plans were now meeting resistance on multiple fronts, with Ultra Magnus's insubordination and the captive Alpha Trion's continued resistance to his probing. In a bid to deal with at least one of these problems, Shockwave had Rumble and Frenzy free the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] from prison, hoping the chaos they'd generate would be distraction enough for Ultra Magnus to be out of the picture while Optimus was dealt with. Shockwave also broadcasted footage of the Autobots' battles on Earth all around Cybertron, to turn public opinion against Optimus Prime's troops. But more unforeseen interference propped up; between the Dinobots arriving to sow their own brand of havoc, and Sandstorm and Broadside turning traitor, Prime managed escape from Shockwave's clutches and fell in with a rebel group. {{storylink|Cold War (issue)|Cold War}} Shockwave was next forced to deal with Grimlock personally, but even with the help of [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]], found himself being overpowered by his opponent. Ultra Magnus's timely arrival helped tip the scales in Shockwave's favor, and Shockwave then unleashed the [[Guardian robot|Omega Sentinels]] to quell further insurrections. {{storylink|Passive Aggression}}

Mobilizing the planet's Autobots, Prime led an attack on [[Shockwave's Tower]]. As news of the insurrection reached Shockwave, he finished supercharging himself in anticipation to an inevitable confrontation against the rebels. He was first met by Ultra Magnus in his throne room, but after declaring that he no longer had a use for him, shot Magnus in the back. Shockwave was next confronted Shockwave by Optimus himself, whom he defeated with ease. He then proceeded to rip the Matrix free from Optimus's chest compartment. {{storylink|Countdown to Extinction (issue)|Countdown to Extinction}} Using the Matrix to activate Vector Sigma, Shockwave downloaded the compressed contents of the mega-computer into his network, but before he had an opportunity to view the data, he was pulled into a battle with the returned [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]. In the course of the fight, the fuel line to his cannon was severed, and the resulting explosion destroyed his citadel and knocked him into a chasm. {{storylink|Revelation (War and Peace)|Revelation}}

While the rest of Cybertron believed Shockwave to be deceased, he had actually survived the explosion and gone underground in the wastelands of Cybertron. {{storylink|Lost and Found (issue)|Lost and Found}} In addition to re-establishing communications with the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] on Earth (who had been operating there as an advance squad preparing the way for his invasion), {{storylink|Extermination}} Shockwave continued his experimentation, resulting in the creation of [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]]. Soon after, however, Megatron returned to Cybertron and bested Shockwave, crippled his offensive capabilities, and took control of his troops. {{storylink|Lost and Found (issue)|Lost and Found}} Shockwave was then taken to Earth, where Megatron similarly overpowered Starscream. But now, the three players were assembled, each knowing certain dark secrets of Cybertron's past... {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}

{{Unreleased DW G1 comic}}
During his reign over Cybertron, Shockwave had discovered the Well of All Sparks, and broken the [[Seal of Primus]] itself to siphon from within it the power needed to create life. Little did he know that he had loosened the essence of The Fallen in the process, a consciousness which had gone on to take root inside Sunstorm. {{storylink|The Enemy Within}}

===''Transformers/G.I. Joe''===
[[File:Shockwavetfjoetrenches.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.55|First guy to call him "Big Bertha" gets it in the face.]]
As one of the Decepticons who crashed to [[Earth]] in the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' millions of years ago, Shockwave was retrieved by [[Cobra]] and pressed into service, taking on the alternate form of a massive artillery cannon. Chafing under the leadership of [[Cobra Commander]], he was ordered to transform and destroy the [[Autobot]] [[Superion (G1)|Superion]]. {{storylink|Trenches}} Although he did so, he was forced to fire sixteen consecutive times, despite needing to repair himself after every shot. The resulting strain on his structure irrevocably damaged him, and Cobra Commander refused to allow [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] to use the power of the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] to restore him. {{storylink|The Iron Fist}}
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===''The Beast Within''===
Shockwave participated in a savage all-out Decepticon offensive against the Autobots. With the Decepticons maintaining the advantage throughout the battle, Shockwave was amongst those who approached a crippled Optimus Prime, ready to dispatch the Autobot leader. {{storylink|The Beast Within}}

===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
[[File:Shockwave-ddp2-2b1.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.8|There are so many ways to make him look awesome.]]
In the absence of Megatron, Shockwave had assumed command of the Decepticons on Cybertron, and had successfully driven the Autobots into an underground resistance movement. When a number of [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] and [[Cobra]] troops, along with the captive Starscream, accidentally arrived on Cybertron via an overloaded wormhole gate, Shockwave and his troops immediately surrounded them. The same wormhole malfunction blasted a number of Transformers away from Cybertron and into random points of Earth's past, a temporal anomaly that threatened to scour the Earth's face with fire if the Transformers were not brought back.

Ultra Magnus and Perceptor arrived and were able to hold off the Decepticons for a time with a force field, while teams of humans were time-ported away to retrieve the missing Transformers and end the anomaly. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 1|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #1}} Magnus's force field power ran out before all the teams had returned, and Shockwave had his troops capture the Autobots. He took personal pleasure in blasting Ratchet when he was returned through the gate.

[[File:Shockwave and Starscream GIJoevsTFsII4.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0]]
Revealing that he had intended all along for the humans to discover the wormhole gate technology, Shockwave set the gate to continue operating but blocked the last remaining group from returning—thus condemning Earth to destruction, easy pickings for conquest. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 3|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #3}} Fortunately for Earth, two members of the G.I. Joe team were able to reactivate the gate, allowing the newly created Dinobots to return to Cybertron. The Dinobots' power quickly drove Shockwave's Decepticons into retreat.

Regrouping on the other side of the planet, Shockwave had the long-missing Starscream brought before him. As Starscream attempted to explain his way out of being seen as a traitor, a recording of Cobra Commander's voice suddenly began to play, explaining that he had lined Starscream's hull with explosives. Shockwave leapt to try and stop the process, but the entire building exploded, apparently taking the two Decepticons with it. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 4|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #4}}

With Shockwave's defeat, peace returned to Cybertron, and the Decepticons were driven back to a region known as the [[Gladiator Zone]]. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 1|The Art of War #1}} One of the mish-mash of robot parts known as the [[cannibalizer]]s was seen with Shockwave's blaster hand grafted onto its arm. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 3|The Art of War #3}}

In an [[Hell Day|erased future]], Shockwave would've led a Decepticon conquest of Earth. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 3|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #3}}

===''Transformers Legends'' anthology===
In one reality, Shockwave fought under the command of [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] in the war over control of the [[Mini-Con]]s. {{storylink|Lonesome Diesel}}

During a gladiatorial match in the depths of Cybertron, Shockwave detected incoming security forces and raised the alarm. When Megatron mused that perhaps it was time to start their rebellion by destroying the incoming forces, Shockwave suggested they wait and build up their numbers. Megatron agreed and the pair departed. {{storylink|Parts}}

===''Q-Robo Transformer''===
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===2005 IDW continuity===
{{main|Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity}}
[[File:Spotlight Shockwave cvrB.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|IDW is so much [[Regenesis|his]] [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity#Onyx Prime|fault]], it might be a record.]]
Once a right-hearted [[Senate|senator]] of the corrupt pre-[[Great War (G1)|Great War]] [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Shockwave ran the [[Jhiaxian Academy of Advanced Technology|Academy of Advanced Technology]], protecting "[[Outlier (group)|outliers]]" from the [[functionism|functionists]] who held sway and secretly retrofitting several 'Bots who he felt were of good character, including [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Orion Pax]], to carry [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] chambers. {{storylink|Chaos Theory Part 2|Chaos Theory}} With his influence waning and the ruling caste unhappy with such activities, he was sent to the [[Institute]] to undergo [[Empurata]] and a "[[shadowplay|total personality inversion]]", leaving him a faceless, handless, and emotionless mech. {{storylink|Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc|Shadowplay}} Later, he became a [[Decepticon]] and helped [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]] to overthrow the corrupt government. {{storylink|The Transformers: Autocracy|Autocracy}}

Millions of years later, he predicted the demise on Cybertron due to the energy consumption of the Autobot/Decepticon war. Knowing that control of resources would be crucial, he initiated a project he called [[Regenesis]] to "seed" several planets with potent [[Energon]] distillates, generating "crops" for him to harvest. Deserting when the time came to stabilise the planets, he was stymied on [[Earth]] by the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dynobot]]s—out for revenge on an unrelated matter—and fell into stasis-lock, {{storylink|Spotlight: Shockwave}} but not before reconditioning a crew of lost [[Maximal]]s into re-enacting the Great War in miniature. {{storylink|Strange Visitors}}

10,000 years later, his body was discovered and he was reawakened by [[Skywatch]]. Forming an alliance with [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Soundwave]] to disable the bomb they placed in his head, he fought [[Scorponok (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Scorponok]], and [[Grimlock (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Grimlock]] until the blue Decepticon managed to disable it, but was stopped from leaving by the Dynobot leader's bomb. Subsequently, they were taken to [[Garrus-9]] by [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ultra Magnus]]. {{storylink|The Transformers: Maximum Dinobots}}

Freed from the prison by [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]], Shockwave ultimately chose to rejoin his fellow Decepticons and returned to Earth. During [[D-Void]] war, he was summoned to Cybertron by Megatron. Once [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]] was defeated, the weakened Shockwave was captured by [[Autobot]]s along with other Decepticons. {{storylink|Chaos (IDW)|Chaos}}

Forming a surreptitious alliance with his old master [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] and their student [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] to aid them in a quest for the remains of his Regenesis program while remaining on Cybertron himself, he was convinced to act on the planet by [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]], but was illegally rendered into [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]]'s custody by [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Arcee]]. {{storylink|The End of the Beginning of the World}} His capture was part of a charade, however, as Prowl was being controlled by [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] at the behest of Megatron, who would use the Autobot strategist as a component in a newly recreated [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]. {{storylink|The Verge}} {{storylink|Before the Dawn}}

Shockwave ultimately opted out of Megatron's latest insurrection, however, and retreated to the site of the previously-destroyed [[Crystal City]]. Shockwave found that the city had been restored by the Energon ore he had seeded there long before, which he now dubbed [[Ore-14]]. Shockwave successfully tested Ore-14's restorative properties on [[Dreadwing (G2)|Dreadwing]]. {{storylink|Shockwaves}} In light of recent events, Soundwave confronted Shockwave over the latter's abandonment of Megatron and betrayal of the Decepticon leader's ideals, but to no avail. {{storylink|Shockpoint}} {{storylink|Soundwaves (issue)|Soundwaves}}

Shockwave's endgame was now in motion. Gathering the various Ores together would give him the power to manipulate reality itself. With the aid of Jhiaxus' [[chronal drive]], and harnessing the energy of the [[Dead Universe]] itself, Shockwave intended to collapse all of reality into a singularity, save for Cybertron itself, which would be eternally powered by the singularity. Shockwave nearly succeeded, thanks in part to the distractions of his [[Quintessa (IDW)|Necrotitan]] and the [[Ammonite]] legions he set loose upon Cybertron, but there was one thing he did not anticipate: Megatron having a change of heart, and befriending [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Bumblebee]] in the process. After Shockwave killed Bumblebee, Megatron took the fallen Autobot's [[insignia]] for himself, renouncing the Decepticon cause; this distraction allowed Optimus Prime to reach Shockwave and cause the former Senator to recall his pre-Shadowplay self. Horrified at what he had become, but unable to shut down the drive himself, Shockwave allowed Optimus and Megatron to save reality by destroying the drive, and him along with it. {{storylink|Dark Cybertron (IDW)|Dark Cybertron}}

Or so it was believed. In truth, the Ore-1 within the drive allowed the singularity to manipulate time as well as space, the gravity dragging Shockwave's broken body to twelve million years in the past, in the era following the departure of the [[Knights of Cybertron]]. Aimlessly wandering the Sea of Rust for years, Shockwave chanced upon the shepherd Onyx, slaying him and taking on the identity of "[[Onyx Prime]]" so as to engineer a perpetual [[Decepticon Empire]]. Masterminding a war to bring together the [[Thirteen]] Primes, then using the failed conquest on [[Antilla]] to trigger the [[First Cybertronian Civil War]] that tore them apart, Shockwave fled Cybertron and returned to the dead Antilla with his [[Maximal]] army. There, Shockwave found that the planet had been refashioned into a dormant anti-Cybertronian superweapon, making plans to use it. Recovering the core of the transmutation device, Shockwave dubbed it the "[[Talisman (G1)|Talisman]]" and sent it to Earth while he and the majority remained on Antilla.

In late [[2017]], Antilla was activated, dubbed [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] by the Talisman. Putting the final phases of his plan into motion, Shockwave reunited with [[Liege Maximo]], the two returning to Cybertron atop [[Nemesis (BWII)|Nemesis]]. After sowing chaos across the planet, Shockwave revealed his true identity to the populace, revealing that the Primes and the Chosen One prophecy were nothing but fictions, as was all of Cybertron's religion. Though taken prisoner, Shockwave was unconcerned as Unicron was already consuming the [[Cybertronian colonies]]. When the Chaos Bringer arrived at Cybertron, Shockwave teleported himself to Earth so he could begin building his new empire only for Unicron to follow. Deducing that the Talisman had been brought to Earth, Shockwave quickly located it, ordering his servants to retrieve and use it against Unicron only to find that his grand plan had shattered ''their'' faith in him as well. Taken prisoner by [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]] and [[Stardrive]], Shockwave played a brief role in Optimus's plan to defeat Unicron before his limbs were taken from him and he was chained up in the [[Nemesis (G1)|''Lemuria'']]. Suffering an identity crisis after wearing so many faces, Shockwave confessed to Prowl that he did not know which persona was the "real" him. With little sympathy, Prowl said that they'd all been him.

What Shockwave had always failed to realize was that people were judged, and defined, by their actions, not the intentions that they'd set out with. {{storylink|Optimus Prime (comic)|Optimus Prime}} {{storylink|Transformers: Unicron|Unicron}}

===''Hearts of Steel''===
[[File:ShockwaveVictorianbody-HOS2.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|"There's a giant cyclops who guards the outskirts of the city and preys on innocent sea creatures."]]
After awakening in 19th century America, Shockwave took on the form of an ironclad warship and recruited inventor [[Tobias Muldoon]] to the Decepticon side (by pretending to be a friend to humanity). {{storylink|Hearts of Steel issue 1|Hearts of Steel #1}} He took Muldoon to his Decepticon comrades underwater, where he was questioned by [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]. {{storylink|Hearts of Steel issue 2|Hearts of Steel #2}}

Years later in [[1888]], the surviving Decepticons came under the influence of the invading [[Elder God]]s. Shockwave was among those who accepted the beings as their new masters and defended [[Port Cenotaph]] on their behalf from intruders. {{storylink|Infestation 2: The Transformers issue 1|Infestation 2: The Transformers #1}} He soon defended the town against an international fleet, but was shot down. {{Storylink|Infestation 2: The Transformers issue 2|Infestation 2: The Transformers #2}}

{{note|"[[Strange Visitors]]" establishes that events identical to those of ''Hearts of Steel'' and ''Infestation 2'' occurred in the [[2005 IDW continuity]]; however, they happened to [[Maximal]] explorers brainwashed by the IDW Shockwave into believing they were the Autobots and Decepticons of the Great War. Shockwave reconstructed [[Maximal Shockwave|one of these Maximals]] into a duplicate of himself.}}

===''Beast Wars'' cartoon continuity===
====''Timelines''====
[[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]] alternatively served the Decepticon cause on Cybertron under Shockwave's command or on Earth during the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]]. {{storylink|Buzzsaw (G1)#Timelines|BotCon 2006 Buzzsaw profile card}}

====IDW ''Beast Wars'' comics====
Early in the Great War, the nonaligned Cicadacon was gravely wounded. Shutting off his emotional processes, he was able to successfully self-repair, but he lost much of his memory. Joining the Decepticons, he served as one for centuries until [[The Transformers: The Movie|Unicron's attack on Cybertron in 2005]] reawakened his true self. {{storylink|Cicadacon#Combiner Wars|General Cicadacon profile card}}

{{note|Cicadacon's profile card does not specify his Decepticon identity, but who else does this description match?}}

===''Mini Mayhem!''===
Shockwave participated in an infiltration of [[BotCon]] to track down next year's toy designs, and use them to conquer the Autobots once and for all! Unfortunately, Shockwave forgot to mention to Megatron that their main target, [[Eric Siebenaler]] wouldn't be in attendance, and the plot wound up falling apart.

After being nominated two years in a row, Shockwave was sure he'd be a shoe-in for [[2011]]'s [[Transformers Hall of Fame|Hall of Fame]]. He discussed the topic with Jazz and Grimlock until [[Erector (G1)|Erector]] and [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]] came along. The trio mistook Erector for Bumblebee, and so spared him any ridicule, but verbally tore into Waspinator. After insisting that the Predacon would never stand a chance against them, Shockwave and the others walked off in a huff. {{storylink|Mini Mayhem!}}

===Robot Heroes===
Shockwave was one of the Decepticons who helped Megatron start trouble on Earth, though he only fought for himself. When they ran into the Autobots, Shockwave was beaten up by Prowl. {{storylink|I Am Optimus Prime (Robot Heroes)|I Am Optimus Prime}}

===''Kre-O'' cartoon===
[[File:BotStars-Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0|"Algebra? Really?"]]
During a robot dance competition, Shockwave was among the three judges, all of whom were Decepticons. Despite [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'s phenomenal performance, he scored the Autobot at 1/2. For [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], despite awful technique and a nasty fall, he scored the Decepticon a 10². The commentator was skeptical. {{storylink|Bot Stars}}

He was present in the audience during Optimus, Bumblebee, and Megatron's boxing match. He also cheered when Megatron lost... {{storylink|Last Bot Standing}}

Shockwave, [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], and [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] enjoyed a picnic by the side of a road. When Bumblebee and Megatron raced by them, the picnickers waved at them. {{storylink|The Big Race}}

He was among the minions who passed Megatron his presents during the holiday season. {{storylink|A Gift For Megatron}}

Shockwave helped Megatron get back into shape after a string of humiliating defeats by standing on top of him while the Decepticon leader did some push-ups, and holding on to his weights while he did some reps. {{storylink|Megatron's Revenge}}

===San Diego Comic Con tech specs===
Shockwave ran through all the variables and decided that if he was going to further his goals of conquest, it would be rational to work with the human weaponeer [[Destro]]. He now sports a snazzy [[HISS tank]] [[alternate mode]] with his astroblaster integrated into the design <ref>[http://www.yojoe.com/vehicles/12/shockwavehiss/ Shockwave H.I.S.S. page at yojoe.com]</ref> and in return, he gives Destro loads of money. When Shockwave and Destro's goals no longer mesh, Destro will 'deal' with the Decepticon himself (yeah, good luck with that, mate).<ref>[http://www.yojoe.com/action/12/destro28.shtml Destro v.28 page at yojoe.com]</ref>

===''Transformers: All Spark''===
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===Starscream's New Power===
Shockwave attempted to apprehend Starscream as the latter infiltrated Shockwave's personal lab on Cybertron. He was driven back once Starscream got his hands on some of Shockwave's weapons. {{storylink|Starscream's New Power}}

===''Kre-O'' online manga===
Shockwave was part of a massive Decepticon invasion force intended to ruin the Autobots' picnic. However, [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] plowed through them with his truck and left them scattered... and then left. Returning to the scene after.. ''ahem'', taking care of some pressing business, Optimus gathered up the still-wiped-out Kreons, bound them up on a flatbed trailer, and took them to the picnic. {{storylink|Emergency! Hurry to the Base, Optimus!}}

===''Cloud''===
[[File:Cloud Shockwave.jpg|thumb|]]

Cold and emotionless, Shockwave believed only in logic. Whereas other Decepticons of [[Cloud World]]'s [[Underground (Cloud)|Underground]] had selfish goals and ambitions of their own, Shockwave sought only the most logical and efficient way of securing the continued existence of the space-time world for all eternity. Unfortunately for Cloud World, he had come to the conclusion that space-time could only be preserved through utter domination, and the best person to dominate it was [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]].

Shockwave practiced repeated self-modification, often remodeling his own body to improve his abilities, which had left him with a [[Triple Changer]] body armed with numerous weapons, most notably the powerful [[Astro Magnum]] on his left arm. This type of modification was excruciatingly painful and would be akin to torture to any other Transformer, but Shockwave calmly took the pain and kept taking himself apart without expressing any emotion whatsoever. After all, seeking to improve oneself was only logical.

When Megatron rallied the Decepticons of the Underground into an attack on [[Metropolis]], he tasked Shockwave with a special mission: to infiltrate the Autobots' base of operation and abduct the super-robot being, [[SARA]]. While the Autobots were distracted by the other Decepticons' rampage, Shockwave succeeded in his task and was soon contacted by Megatron to confirm this success. With SARA now in their grasp, Megatron sounded a retreat, and the Decepticons returned to the Underground. {{storylink|Resolve}}

During the Decepticons' many campaigns across the multiverse, Shockwave found himself on occasion fighting alongside the bloodthirsty [[Drift (G1)#Cloud|Deadlock]]. {{storylink|Decepticon Jaeger Deadlock}}

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===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
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Together with Starscream and his [[Relatives|brother]] Soundwave, Shockwave traveled from Cybertron to Earth to demand the humans surrender to Megatron. They were met with resistance from their welcomers, [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]], leading to a battle that ended with their defeat. {{storylink|I Saw Three Ships}} Retreating and forming an alliance with [[Cobra]], Shockwave and Starscream attacked the aircraft carrier [[USS Flagg|U.S.S. ''Flagg'']], which supposedly contained the body of Soundwave killed during the last battle. Enraged by his brother's death, Shockwave immolated many a Joe with an eye beam before tearing into the ship to retrieve his remains, but retreated with the others when they found no trace of Soundwave. {{storylink|Funeral for a Friend}}

[[File:ExpelledFromTheGarden-unattack.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.66]]

Shockwave, Starscream, and Cobra next attacked the [[United Nations]] headquarters, arriving at the same time as a vengeful Optimus Prime attacked G.I. Joe and was met with [[Doctor Venom]], who had [[Binary bonding|binary bonded]] with Soundwave's body to control it as a weapon. Shocked and disgusted by this desecration, Shockwave began grappling with Prime over his brother's reanimated remains, shouting that he'd take Soundwave home where Megatron could make him whole again. After Venom had been separated from Soundwave, Shockwave calmed down and declared that he wouldn't let such sentimental emotions get to him again. {{storylink|Expelled from the Garden}}

In spite of his emotionless façade, Shockwave couldn't help but feel somewhat remorseful for the death of his brother. Shockwave, Rumble, and Laserbeak collected what they could of Soundwave and travelled to the city of Kalis. There, they presented Soundwave's remains to the Autobot apostate [[Flame (Marvel)|Flame]], who used his knowledge to bring the spymaster back to life. However, Soundwave returned as a mere shell of his former self, an emotionless machine who could no longer recognize his brother. Watching Soundwave coldly defeat [[Snake-Eyes]] and seize Ravage for reprogramming, Shockwave sadly mused that ''he'' was now the compassionate one of the duo. {{storylink|Black Cybertron}}

===''Angry Birds'' comic===
[[File:ABTF1 Optimus+HeatwavevsShockwave.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.5]]
Shockwave was among the Decepticon troops who attacked the Autobot vessel carrying the [[AllSpark]], but they were blasted into space by [[Heatwave (G1)|Heatwave]]'s water cannon and the Autobots escaped via [[Quantum generator|quantum jump]]. {{storylink|Angry Birds Transformers issue 1|Angry Birds Transformers #1}}
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===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
Shockwave developed the [[infiltration protocol]], {{storylink|A Brush With Infamy–Prologue}} and was recorded as having posed a challenge to Megatron's leadership position. {{storylink|Not All Megatrons}}

[[Eject (G1)|Eject]] lamented that all the great and famous Cybertronians, including Shockwave, were long gone by the time Cybertron was controlled by the [[Builder Assembly]]. {{storylink|Broken Windshields}}

Shockwave had a secret lab in [[Ultrix]]. A year after the [[Grand Uprising]], [[Deluge (G2)|Deluge]] had based himself in the lab where he operated on [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicons]]. He was tracked down by [[Rampage (BW)|Rampage]] who killed the scientist and destroyed the lab. {{storylink|The Inexorable March}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
When [[Violen Jiger|Bio Ranger Iga]] formed the [[Thirteen Great Demon Generals#Ask Vector Prime|Thirteen Great Demon Generals]], he summoned Shockwave to join. He declined and sent his brother, [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]], in his stead. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime/Facebook src#June 27, 2015|Ask Vector Prime, 27/06/2015}}

===''Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Kaito Ishikawa]] (Japanese)}}

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===''Of Masters and Mayhem''===
[[File:Of Masters and Mayhem flashback.jpeg|thumb|300px]]
In one universe, Shockwave fought alongside his fellow Decepticons against [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]'s Autobots. {{storylink|History}}

As scientific research supervisor for the Decepticons, Shockwave monitored an experiment by [[Loudpedal]] and [[Oil Slick (G1)|Oil Slick]] that engineered a test subject resembling a twisted version of Optimus Prime. Although initially designed as a potential new [[Combiner]] component, the test subject somehow developed an entirely unexpected ability to produce toxic sludge.[[File:KnockOutShockwave TheToxicTransformer.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|left]] This "[[Toxitron (G1)|Toxitron]]" subject was overseen for a time, until he escaped and murdered his creators, causing Shockwave to abandon the project. {{storylink|The Toxic Transformer}}

Earlier, however, experiments with Toxitron had used whatever connection he had to Optimus Prime to grow the "shell" of a Matrix inside his body. Shockwave acquired this shell before the research bunker was destroyed, and used it to contain the mutated spark of the scientist known as [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]. This creation, later known as the [[Matrix of Malice]], became the centerpiece of the [[Mayhem Attack Squad]]'s new combination form as [[Thunder Mayhem]], much to the horror of all of Cybertron. {{storylink|Foundation and Wreckage Part 1: Deadly Aim|Deadly Aim}}

===''Combiner Wars'' toy bios===
Shockwave created [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]. {{storylink|Shockwave (G1)/toys#CombinerWars|Combiner Wars Shockwave toy bio}}

===''Transformers/Ghostbusters''===
After the Decepticons won the Great War, the malevolent entity known as [[Gozer]] appeared on Cybertron to Decepticon High Command. Though Shockwave advocated caution, especially given that Gozer's power was beyond his sensors' ability to categorize, [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] fired his [[null-ray]] at the entity who reflected its power back at the Decepticons. When [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] approached the invader, it offered him the choice of which form it would assume to destroy Cybertron before it disappeared, declaring that the choice had been made. It was then that a guilty Starscream spoke up, his mind having drifted to his first conception of a being capable of destroying Cybertron which was revealed to be himself as Gozer rematerialized as a titanic version of the Seeker. After an enraged Megatron shot Starscream, Shockwave tended to the Seeker as the Decepticons fought back against the extradimensional menace. {{storylink|Ghosts of Cybertron Part 1}} Even with their mightiest [[combiner]]s however, the Decepticons could not match Gozer's power, before [[Decepticon High Command]] was approached by [[Kremzeek]] the Scavenger who turned the quartet into [[ghost]]s. In return for this however, Kremzeek wanted their aid in finding and absorbing the [[AllSpark]]. Along with Megatron and Soundwave, Shockwave refused, resulting the trio being absorbed into Kremzeek's being. {{storylink|Ghosts of Cybertron Part 2}} {{storylink|Ghosts of Cybertron Part 4}}

Roughly a thousand years later on Earth, Kremzeek's physical body was destroyed when the Scavenger made physical contact with [[Killerwatt|an electricity consuming ghost]], freeing Shockwave's spirit. {{storylink|Ghosts of Cybertron Part 4}} Though Shockwave, along with Soundwave, was initially willing to work with the Autobots to get his physical body back, the conflict quickly escalated and the scientist opened fire on the [[Ghostbusters]]. Being retained by an overeager [[Ectotron]], Shockwave fired his cannon, declaring that he no longer wished to owe his life to such a cretin. While his stray shots broke [[Peter Venkman]]'s focus and allowed Starscream to flee the planet, Shockwave himself was soon sealed within a [[ghost trap]]. Once the battle ended, Optimus Prime took Shockwave's trap, along with Megatron and Soundwave's, hoping to one day rehabilitate the three and use the [[AllSpark]] to revive them. {{storylink|Ghosts of Cybertron Part 5}}

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

[[File:ConstructiconsRisingPart2 ShockwaveBombshellChat.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.0]]
In the past, Shockwave was exiled from Cybertron by [[Nominus Prime]], the scientist claiming the [[Prime (rank)|Prime]] had done this out of fear of the trouble Shockwave could cause. In the present day, [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] smuggled the cyclops back to Cybertron and placed him in command of [[the Rise]]. It was Megatron's intent that Shockwave's logic rein in the Rise while stoking preexisting societal tensions so as to legitimize the [[Decepticon|Ascenticons]] in the optics of the public. While overseeing this, Shockwave hid in the [[Badlands (Cybertron)|Badlands]] behind a [[shimmer field]]. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Four}}

Shockwave had the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] travel to [[Mayalx]] to recruit the exiled [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] for the Rise. He contacted their leader [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] when progress on that front was taking too long, but Bombshell shrugged off his concerns. {{storylink|Constructicons Rising, Part 2}} Eventually, Bombshell was successful in getting the Constructicons to rebel against the [[Senate]]'s authority and Shockwave sent the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] to extract them from Mayalx along with a stockpile of [[Energon]] they had harvested. Shockwave allowed the Constructicons to go off on their own, planning on contacting them to return to Cybertron when the time was right. {{storylink|Constructicons Rising, Part 4}}

After [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]] had been murdered, [[Security Operations]] officer and Ascenticon sympathizer [[Barricade (IDW)|Barricade]] discovered that a [[Voin]] scavenger might have witnessed the murder. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Three}} Reporting this to Soundwave, Barricade was instructed to inform Shockwave who dispatched [[Quake (G1)|Quake]] to tie up the loose end. Though Quake killed the Voin, this gruesome act was witnessed by [[Rubble]], the zealous veteran killing the newborn to prevent his crime from being reported. {{storylink|The World In Your Eyes Part Five}} {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Five}}

[[File:TheChangeInYourNaturePartThree MegatronBeatsShockwave.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.3]]
Following a Senate meeting, Megatron visited Shockwave and told him to get the Rise under control lest the Ascenticon deliver him to the authorities. As Megatron drove off, Shockwave mused on other ideas. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Four}} When Megatron found that Soundwave had given Barricade sanctuary, he sent a message to Shockwave to come collect the rogue Security officer, but to do it neatly. Shockwave sent [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]], [[Whisper (G1)|Visper]], and [[Storm Cloud (G1)|Storm Cloud]] to retrieve Barricade, the trio performing to Megatron's expectations. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Five}}

Still, Shockwave continued to assert the Rise independently of Megatron's control. The evacuation of the memorial crater left the Rise's energon reserves dangerous low. Shockwave sent out Ruckus and three others to acquire fresh supplies, but they were spotted by Security and got caught up in a stand-off at an immersant Titan. After Soundwave surreptitiously killed the Risers to keep them from talking, Megatron made another personal appearance at Shockwave's hideout. After summoning the Rise lieutenants Sixshot and [[Slipstream (G1)|Slipstream]], Megatron brutally beat down Shockwave in a show of dominance. The Ascenticon senator made it abundantly clear to Shockwave and his officers that the Rise was NOT a separate organization in league with the Ascenticons. They were all, unquestioningly, under Megatron's control and Megatron's alone. {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part Three}} Shockwave began to recover from his injuries thanks to [[Flatline (G1)|Flatline]]'s services. He was enraged when Sixshot informed him that [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]] had requisitioned troops and left the base without permission. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: All Fall Down|All Fall Down}} Mindwipe later called in to report that their base was compromised by [[Storm Cloud (G1)|Storm Cloud]]. Shockwave began evacuations and swore to ripe Mindwipe's wings off. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: Swindle's|Swindle's}}

===''Generations Selects'' comic===
Several incarnations of Shockwave were among the many Shockwaves in the [[Purple Order]] who served the will of [[Optimus Prime (SG)|Purple Wicked Convoy]]. Through a screen, one listened as [[Primus]] alerted Purple about the end of the [[Blue Order]] and the threat of [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Megatron Omega]]. {{storylink|God Neptune comic 1}} Another watched as the [[Pretender Monster]]s attacked [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Megatron Omega]] and his [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]] followers before Purple proposed an alliance. {{storylink|God Neptune comic 2}}

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Todd Haberkorn]] (English), [[Chafūrin]] (Japanese)|[[Hercules Fernando]] (Portuguese), [[Jérémy Prévost]] (French), [[Nicolai Tegeler]] (German), [[Txema Moscoso]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Eduardo Tejedo]] (Latin-American Spanish)}}

Shockwave, the Decepticon scientist, stood at the side of his master Megatron when Ultra Magnus surrendered to the Decepticons. Later, Shockwave told Megatron that he had spent a long time searching the depths of Cybertron for knowledge of ancient relics. In these searches, he had finally found confirmation that the mythical and legendary Allspark, unseen since ancient days, was real. Such news greatly interested Megatron, and Shockwave quickly went on to inform his master of the merits of finding the Allspark. Shockwave urged Megatron to order a search for it, as he had a plan for how it could be used to win the war. Shockwave claimed that with the Allspark in their possession, he could manipulate its great power to "reformat" every Autobot on Cybertron, turning them into loyal Decepticons and bringing the long war to an end. Jetfire deemed it a victory without honour. Shockwave believe this was the only way to win the war, and asked Megatron for authorization to use it. Megatron was uneasy about such drastic measures, yet took the idea into consideration.

Shockwave joined Megatron when the Decepticon leader visited Ultra Magnus, now detained in a cell. Magnus pleaded with Megatron to find a way to end the war peacefully, yet Megatron was interested only in absolute victory, and gave Shockwave the approval to carry out his strategy to reformat the Autobots. {{storylink|Siege episode 2}}

Starscream expressed his disapproval towards Shockwave's plan to several Decepticons, but his words were silenced by the arrival of Megatron. Later, Shockwave was placed in charge of obtaining the location of Autobot Command from the captive Ultra Magnus. Shockwave tortured Magnus, but the commander held firm, not giving away any information. Shockwave mused the use of more unorthodox methods to break Magnus's resistance before the Autobot collapsed. As Decepticons moved to collect him, he jumped up, brought them down, and stole a Seeker's gun, aiming it at Shcokwave as a silent threat before fleeing the torture chamber. However, Magnus was quickly recaptured and returned to the torture chamber. Shockwave increased the intensity of his torture to the point where Magnus was breaking apart. In pure agony, Ultra Magnus finally gave in, agreeing to reveal the location of Autobot Command. {{storylink|Siege episode 3}}

In the aftermath of the Battle of the Space Bridge, Shockwave masterminded Project Nemesis, though at the cost of sacrificing a great many Decepticons in order to use the energy from their sparks to power it. As Shockwave saw to the project, he requested from Megatron that he be allowed to harvest the population of Sector 12. Megatron then left to inspect sector 12 for himself, before he would allow the mad scientist to continue his genocidal plan. During Megatrons visit to the sector, Shockwave contacted him, wanting urgency for the project. {{Storylink|Earthrise Episode 1}}

===''My Little Pony/Transformers''===
During a battle, Shockwave briefed Megatron that a malfunctioning [[Space bridge|spacebridge]] was reaching into another reality, instead of other planets. The portal eventually connected with the [[magic]] of [[Queen Chrysalis]] in the realm of [[Equestria]], the combination of energies dragging all combatants, Shockwave included, to the magical realm. {{storylink|Transformation Is Magic}}

Still able to use the space bridge to teleport around Equestria, Shockwave crashed the set of ''[[Preppin' with Pinkie]]'' to determine how many equines it took to make [[energon cube]]s only for [[Gauge]] and [[Pinkie Pie]] to chaotically force him back through the portal using a variety of kitchen appliances. {{storylink|They Eat Ponies, Don't They?}}

The Decepticons and changelings eventually launched an attack on the [[Crystal Empire]], the Autobots and ponies coming to its defence. At Megatron's order, Shockwave attempted to procure samples of the arcane from the castle but found his firepower outmatched by the power of friendship. When the Decepticons eventually returned to Cybertron, Shockwave revealed that the hadn't managed to claim any magic but that he had saved Equestria's coordinates. Rather than return to the realm however, he proposed bringing magic to Cybertron. {{storylink|Finale (My Little Pony/Transformers)|Finale}}

===''Transformers/Back to the Future''===
Shockwave was one of the Decepticons who boarded the ''Ark'', winding up in stasis-lock when the ship crashed on Earth. {{storylink|Transformers/Back to the Future issue 2|Transformers/Back to the Future #2}}

==Commercial appearances==
*When the Autobots unleashed their newest super-warrior [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]], the Decepticons retaliated by revealing their own secret weapon, Shockwave! {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Jetfire and Shockwave|Jetfire and Shockwave commercial}}
*Shockwave created a "continuum transmorpher" for Megatron, a device capable of breaching dimension barriers. He then showed Megatron around his lab, pointing out all the upgrades he made for the place. {{storylink|Who is the Greatest Starscream Of All Time?}}

==Games==
===''The Transformers'' (PS2)===
{{voiceactor|[[Barry Gjerde]] (English)}}

[[File:Ps2tatakai shockwave1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Absolute Power, etc., etc.]]

{{bigquote|Megatron's personal watchdog. With the ability to transform into a laser gun, Shockwave boasts a powerful attack!|The [[narrator]]|''[[The Transformers (PS2)|The Transformers]]''}}

In an alternate future, the Shockwave of that time grew frustrated with [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]'s increasingly abusive leadership, and when he discovered the [[Zel Quartz]], which could vastly boost the power of a Transformer, he implanted it into himself and staged a one-robot mutiny. Unfortunately, the power proved too much for Shockwave's systems and he ran wild. Neither the Autobots nor the Decepticons could stop him and they took massive casualties in the attempt. Shockwave eventually destroyed Cybertron, then set out on a quest to destroy all planets with life. Elite teams of Autobots and Decepticons traveled to the past to prevent these events by either destroying or seizing the Zel Quartz years before Shockwave would find it.

[[File:Ps2tatakai shockwave2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|left|{{w|Dynasty Warriors 3|Feel the power of my magic!}}]]
In the Autobot story, the present-day Shockwave was the main boss in the geothermal power plant, protecting the main turbine of the plant. When Optimus Prime and his team reached the main turbine, Shockwave slowly descended from the ceiling in his alternate form. He then changed to his robot form and dropped to the floor, announcing that he was collecting energy for Megatron. He warned the Autobots that anyone who stood in his way should not expect any mercy from him. When Optimus Prime stated that the Autobots were going to stop the Decepticon's plundering of [[Zel Samine]]'s energy, Shockwave suggested that they should settle this feud, by fighting. Eventually, the Autobots over-powered the Decepticon, and a battered Shockwave warned Optimus that he would remember the outcome of the fight before disengaging and fleeing the power plant. Later, Shockwave appeared in the valley where the Autobots detected an SOS signal and had a rematch with the Autobots, but was defeated again.

During the Decepticon storyline, Shockwave was a member of a team that Megatron sent to investigate a mysterious UFO that was spotted in the area of Zel Samine. Something caused the team to lose contact with the main Decepticon forces, and they found out that they could not leave the planet, as Zel's sun, Paradius, emitted electromagnetic rays that was harmful to them. Unable to contact Megatron and with no way to leave the planet safely, Shockwave and the others scattered across Zel, with Shockwave himself eventually finding his way to the Atalstan gem mine. When the Galvatron of the alternate timeline told the Megatron of the present the "truth" about the Zel Quartz, he asked his past self if Shockwave was around before telling it.

Once the main Decepticon forces arrived at the Atalstan gem mine and found the giant ore that they suspected to be the Zel Quartz, Shockwave analyzed the group and when he concluded that they were Decepticons. He hovered downward in his handgun mode. Transforming into [[robot mode]], he made a short drop to the floor and announced that he had finally achieved rendezvous with his fellow warriors. When Megatron expressed partial surprise in the fact that Shockwave had survived, Shockwave confirmed him and announced that he was awaiting Megatron's orders.

For the remainder of the game, Shockwave remained ignorant of the circumstances that prompted their arrival. What's more, despite which side won, [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] accidentally negated the quartz's powers, and Shockwave's reign of terror in the future was averted. {{storylink|The Transformers (PS2)|The Transformers}}

===''Transformers G1: Awakening''===
[[File:Gluawakening shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|[[Doctor|Logic allows me to be wrong with authority]].]]
When the Autobots and Decepticons left Cybertron, Shockwave remained on the planet and enslaved every Autobot left behind. He ruled for four million years before the Transformers on Earth revived. He planned a "welcome party" for the returning Autobots when they arrived through the space bridge, captured them, confiscated their weapons, and put them in a prison which used to be a field hospital. The Autobots then escaped back to Earth, but later returned to assault the Decepticon fortress. Shockwave defeated Optimus Prime and Bumblebee in combat, but they were saved by the arrival of Grimlock, who beat Shockwave, freeing the Autobots. {{storylink|Transformers G1: Awakening|Awakening}}
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===''Transformers Legends''===
Shockwave experimented on the Lightning Strike Coalition, transforming them into the monstrous Dinobots. This backfired against the Decepticon Scientist when the Dinobots used their newfound power to rise up against Shockwave and thrash his lab. Shockwave escaped, swearing revenge against Grimlock and his team {{storylink|Rescue the King}}

Shockwave uncovered ancient [[CNA]] and used it to clone [[Hun-Gurrr (G1)|Hun-Gurrr]] and the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]]. The beasts promptly escaped, and Shockwave had to recapture them with the help of [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] and [[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]] before Megatron found out. {{storylink|Unleash the Beasts}} When the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] marched on the Decepticon base, Shockwave spotted them approaching and grabbed [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] and [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]]. This fearsome Decepticon team was able to stop the Dinobots in their tracks. {{storylink|Day of the Dinobots - Part 2}} Shockwave and [[Deluge (G2)|Deluge]] were dispatched to rein in the Constructicons when the team started getting friendly with the Autobots. {{storylink|The Master Builders (Legends)|The Master Builders}} When the Decepticons used [[Chronogon]] portals to send the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] back in time, Shockwave was part of an operation to try and prevent Orion Pax's recreation as [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]. {{storylink|Golden Age (Legends)|Golden Age}}

Megatron and Shockwave slyly suggested to Grimlock that he should be leader of the Autobots, believing that if he took over, it would make their job of overcoming the Autobots easier. As it happened, once Grimlock took over, the two Decepticons were instead captured by his forces, and only escaped once he turned the reigns back over to Optimus. {{storylink|Me, Grimlock, King}}

Shockwave took part in an all-out assault on [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]]. {{storylink|One Shall Fall...}} He later aided [[Unicron]] when the planet-eater attacked [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|'Til All Are One (Legends)|'Til All Are One}} Shockwave was among a handful of Decepticons who ventured inside Unicron to search for [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]. After encountering [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] and [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel]], then falling foul of Unicron's internal defenses, the Decepticons resumed their search. {{storylink|Belly of the Beast (Legends)|Belly of the Beast}}

===''Angry Birds Transformers''===
{{main|King Pig#As Shockwave}}
Shockwave appears as a character unlockable in Challenge Events. He is portrayed by King Pig. He also appears as [[King Pig#As Energon Shockwave|Energon]] and [[King Pig#As Major Shockwave|Major]] versions. {{storylink|Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers}}

===''Transformers: Devastation''===
[[File:Devastation-Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Technodrome: The Final Shell-Shock!]]
{{voiceactor|[[Darryl Kurylo]]}}
Shockwave assisted Megatron in his efforts to control the [[Plasma Core]] and use it to cyberform Earth. He later confronted the Autobots after they reached Cybertron. Finding the logic in their arguments about the dangers of the Plasma Core to be flawed, Shockwave attacked them, claiming that the Decepticons would not only control the Plasma Core, but also use it to save Cybertron. During the fight, he demonstrated the ability to create clones of himself that fought for him. He also could open portals to redirect the beams from his gun mode, allowing him to cover much of the arena. He was ultimately defeated, but revealed to the Autobots that [[Nova Prime]] was the one who originally conceived the idea of cyberforming populated worlds with the Plasma Core, which Optimus refused to believe. After his defeat, the "Shockwave Blaster" weapon became unlocked as a new weapon that could be found. {{storylink|Transformers: Devastation}}

===''Transformers: Frontiers''===
{{charstubgame|{{storylink|Transformers: Frontiers}}}}

===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[file:ShockwaveEarthWars.jpg|thumb|All Medical terminology and processing is logical.]]

Shockwave came to Earth after Megatron found the Enigma of Combination, although he kept in contact with Megatron during the hunt for the [[Fractal Map]].

He then advised Megatron it would be logical to create Devastator as soon as possible. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Combiner Wars Campaign}}

At some point, he created [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]] via cloning.

*'''Class''': Medic
*'''Lowest star rating''': 3 star
*'''Weapons''': Shockwave shoots a heal beam to heal other friendly units. He also uses his signature arm cannon to neutralize targets where there are no other allies.
*'''Ability: Combat Stimulants'''- Amplify the movement speed and attack speed of friendly Cons for 8 seconds!
**'''Cost''': 3 ability points +2 points for reuses.

[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:shockwave Shockwave at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]

===''Transformers: Forged to Fight''===
[[File:Shockwave-Forged to Fight.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|It is logical to use my mini-me-gun for ranged attacks.]]

Shockwave was one of the Decepticons pulled from [[The Transformers (franchise)|his universe]] by the [[Quintesson]]s. He seemingly didn't fall under their influence, however, and began plotting to unite the Decepticons and take over [[New Quintessa]]. He was working on two devices: one which would allow him to harness Unstable Energon, and an Aim Enhancer, though the Commander and his party became a problem. He sent [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]] and [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] to keep them busy, though they ultimately failed, resulting in Shockwave being forced to face the Commander's party himself. {{storylink|Transformers: Forged to Fight|A Shocking Revelation - Chapter 1: Here All Along}}

There are at least a few of him running around, some of which join the Commander! {{storylink|Transformers: Forged to Fight}}

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==Toys==
{{main|Shockwave (G1)/toys}}

==Merchandise==
{{main|Shockwave (G1)/toys#Merchandise}}

==Notes==
*[[Bob Budiansky]] said Shockwave was "my attempt to take [[Spock]] from ''Star Trek'' and make him into a Decepticon".<ref>[http://rustingcarcass.yuku.com/topic/954/t/Bob-Budiansky.html Rusting Carcass interview]</ref>
[[File:StudioOxCybertronBattleCons.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|It's not easy being grey. It seems you blend in with so many other ordinary things.]]
*Shockwave's cartoon portrayal is highly inconsistent with his appearances in all other fictional media. Instead of a coldly logical, power hungry rival to Megatron, in the cartoon Shockwave is consistently loyal and subservient. In a [[Shout! Factory|2009 retrospective documentary about the brand]], [[Hasbro]] staff said this disparity was a simple—though extreme—result of there not having been enough time during the production of the Generation 1 cartoon and comic to get all the story basics firmly and consistently established from the outset. The character descriptions in the cartoon's [[production bible]] are mostly abridged versions of [[Bob Budiansky]]'s original character writeups, which went on to become the toys' [[Tech Spec|tech specs]]... yet Shockwave's show bible description is entirely different from his tech spec [[bio]]. Later versions of the character would split the difference between the two interpretations.
*According to early drafts of the script for the series' pilot episode, Shockwave was at one point to be called "'''Flash Beam'''".
*A Cybertronian battle scene illustrated by [[Studio OX]] for ''[[TV Magazine]]'' (reprinted in ''[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)|Transformers Generations]]'' and ''[[Transformers Visualworks]]'') depicts Shockwave not in purple, but in the original grey color scheme of the Astro Magnum/Galactic Man toy.
*Shockwave has been periodically drawn with two hands in various media. He first shows up this way in "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]", and the condition briefly reappears in "[[Divide and Conquer]]". He also wound up this way on the cover of ''[[Ashes, Ashes...|G.I. Joe and the Transformers]]'' #3.
*Voice actor Corey Burton based Shockwave's voice on that of actor {{w|David Warner (actor)|David Warner}}, specifically his role as evil computer thingy {{w|Sark (Tron)|Sark}} in ''{{w|Tron (film)|Tron}}''.<ref>[http://cybertronchronicle.freewebspace.com/60-astrominutes/corey-burton/corey-burton-1.html Corey Burton interview on the Cybertron Chronicle]</ref> Burton even provided the voice of Sark in the video game ''{{w|Kingdom Hearts II}}''.
*In the Japanese dub of the Generation 1 cartoon, Shockwave's personality was altered from the American interpretation—he was presented like a grizzled old man with a loud, raspy voice and a very short temper.
*A company named Lanard Toys held the "Shockwave" [[trademark]] in the "toys" field for several years. For that reason, the ''Energon'' character was given the substitute name "[[Shockblast]]". The same name was later given to the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' version of Shockwave for the same reason. However, by that point Lanard had abandoned their "Shockwave" trademark, making it available to Hasbro again. Unfortunately, the packaging for ''Alternators'' Shockwave had already been printed by that point, so Hasbro decided to go with the substitute name. They then slapped the name "Shockwave" onto the [[Shockwave (Cybertron)|next available]] [[Mini-Con]] just so they could reclaim the trademark. Subsequently, all new toys of Shockwave, as well as [[Shockwave (Animated)|homage]] [[Shockwave (Movie)|characters]], were released under the name "Shockwave" again. (Ironically, [[Hasbro]] later used the name "[http://www.yojoe.com/action/08/shockblast.shtml Shockblast]" for new toys of a ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' character originally also named "[http://www.yojoe.com/action/88/shockwave.shtml Shockwave]", possibly in order to avoid brand confusion; apparently, Hasbro view the name "Shockwave" as more iconic for the ''Transformers'' character than his ''G.I. Joe'' namesake.)

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Laserwave''' (レーザーウェーブ ''Rēzāwēbu''), '''Shockwave''' (ショックウェーブ ''Shokkuwēbu'')
*''Czech:'' '''Razič'''
*''French:'' '''Onde de Choc''' (Canada, "Shockwave"), '''Clignotant''' (Canada, ''More than Meets the Eye, Part 1'', "Blinker"), '''Choc''' (France, "Shock")
*''Hebrew:'' '''Gal Hellem''' (גל הלם, "Shock Wave")
*''Hungarian:'' '''Sokkoló''' ("Shocker")
*''Italian:'' '''Brutal'''
*''Mandarin:'' '''Zhènbō''' (Taiwan, 震波, "Shockwave"), '''Zhèndàngbō''' (China, 震荡波, "Shockwave"), '''Zhèndàngbō''' (Taiwan, ''Siege'', 震盪波, "Shockwave")
*''Portuguese:'' '''Onda-Choque''' (Portugal comic, "Shock-Wave"), '''Onda de Choque''' (Brazil comic, "Shock Wave")
*''Russian:'' '''Vzryvala''' (Взрывала, "Blaster")
*''Ukrainian:'' '''Shokun''' (Шокун, "Shocker")

==See also==
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*[[Shockblast]], the murderous Decepticon berserker from [[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|''Energon'']].
*[[Shockwave (Animated)|Shockwave]], the loyal Decepticon spy from [[Transformers Animated (franchise)|''Animated'']].
*[[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]], the Decepticon beastmaster and killing machine from [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|''Dark of the Moon'']].
*[[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]], the logical Decepticon scientist from the [[Aligned continuity family]].
*[[Shockwave (Cyberverse)|Shockwave]], the Decepticon mad scientist from [[Transformers: Cyberverse (franchise)|''Cyberverse'']].}}

==References==
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Cog (G1)

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:''Cog is an [[Autobot]] [[drone]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:TV Magazine Cog.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Clockwise from top: Cog, Gasket, and Grommet. Not pictured: Widget, Doodad, and Thingamajigger.]]

'''Cog''' is the combined robotic form of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]'s vehicular drones, '''Gasket''' and '''Grommet'''. Cog has no independent will of his (its?) own and is completely under Maximus's control. Functioning as both mechanic and warrior, he allows Fortress Maximus to be at other places while in city mode, as well as to interact with more normally-sized beings.<ref>Fortress Maximus's bios in the [[The Transformers Universe|Marvel ''Transformers Universe'']] and [[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|Dreamwave ''More than Meets the Eye'']]. Remarkably, the two bios entirely agree with each other's presentation of Cog, as his drone status had already been established in Fortress Maximus's on-package bio.</ref> (Why Maximus would need this when he already has [[Cerebros (G1)|Cerebros]] is unclear, but might have to do with Cerebros not possessing a [[Alternate mode|vehicle mode]].)

When Cog is feeling at his most sentient, he's quick to express skepticism in his leaders' actions, even directly to [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]. Someone's got to be the wet blanket, because sometimes the wet blanket's correct.

==Fiction==
===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===
[[File:Marvelhm01 Cog speaks.jpg|left|thumb|Dammit, Max, stop doing your ventriloquist act and ''fight!'']]
[[File:Marvelhm01 gasketandgourmet.jpg|165px|thumb|Dammit, Max, stop repainting your drones and ''fight!'']]

Cog was among [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]'s troops that ambushed a prisoner-of-war death march led by [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]. He stood at Fortress Maximus's side as he held the troops, waiting for the perfect moment to strike, then split into his component vehicles Gasket and Grommet for the attack. Cog returned to [[robot mode]] by the time the Decepticons' battle line broke, and he counseled Fortress Maximus to finish off the fleeing Decepticons. Maximus refused, instead calling for a mutual retreat. Both Cog's [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]s were seen returning to the [[Manganese Mountains]] with the rescued prisoners.

Much later, after a disastrous military confrontation with the natives on planet [[Nebulos]], [[:File:Marveluk133 cog sedition.jpg|Cog]] was one of the Autobots that gathered around [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] to talk smack about Fortress Maximus's pacifist-aggressive leadership style. {{storylink|Ring of Hate!}}
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===''The Transformers'' cartoon===
[[File:Gasket-Grommet Rebirth3.jpg|thumb]]
Gasket and Grommet acted as turrets for [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]'s third mode during the giant Autobot's barrage on [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] and the [[Decepticon]]s. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 3}}
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===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
Cog, Gasket, and Grommet were identified as some of the names or aspects of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] in the Builders' era when [[Survive]] led a unit to eliminate the robot/base. {{storylink|Head Games}}

===''Legends'' comic===
In [[2038]], Cog became a butler and attendant to Fortress of [[Master (planet)|Master]]. In the past, Fortress had risked his health whenever he combined with his Battleship Maximus [[Transtector|transtector]] to become the massive and powerful Fortress Maximus. Cog helped circumvent Fortress's problems by combining with the battleship too, serving as Fortress's life support system. Together, they formed "Weaponizer Fortress Maximus" and joined many Autobot Supreme Commanders in defending Cybertron from [[Dark Nova|Unicron Neo]]. {{storylink|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 4: LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part One|Big Powered Prologue, Part 1}}

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor| [[Brian Robert Burns]] (English), [[Yūki Shin]] (Japanese)|[[Yann Sundberg]] (French), [[Johann Fohl]] (German), [[Alan Bravo]] (Latin-American Spanish)}}

[[File:SiegeEpisode2-Cog.jpg|left|thumb|300px|I'm here to finally show up in a cartoon and support Optimus Prime, and I'm all out of supporting Optimus Prime!]]

When [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] reported to the Autobots camped within the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] that [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] had surrendered to [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], Cog expressed anger and frustration. Ultra Magnus knew the location of their base and all their secrets, and his actions had put them all in danger. Cog continued these feelings later after Optimus Prime explained to everyone that Ultra Magnus had sent a message claiming Megatron was hunting for the [[AllSpark|Allspark]], including coordinates to its location. Cog countered that not only was the Allspark a myth, but any action the Autobots could take to counter this plan could be a trap. Nevertheless, Cog joined the other Autobots in checking out the coordinates, and he and the others found themselves surrounded by hostile Decepticons, as he had predicted. Cog was shot through his midsection by [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] and had to be dragged off the battlefield. Once back at the Ark, [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] started repairs. {{storylink|Siege episode 2}}

[[File:SiegeEpisode5-WeaponizedCog.jpg|thumb|300px|I make other people awesome!]]

After Cog returned to duty, Optimus Prime used the [[Alpha Trion Protocols]] to locate the Allspark within the [[Rust Sea|Sea of Rust]], and Cog warned Optimus that no Autobot who entered the region had ever returned. While Optimus Prime led a team into the Sea of Rust despite Cog's warnings, Cog joined [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] and [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] in a mission to grift the elusive [[Mercenary]] [[Soundblaster (G1)|Soundblaster]] of his [[Energon]] reserves. Soundblaster found the trio out, however, and Cog transformed and weaponized Arcee to aid in their escape, {{storylink|Siege episode 5}} which was successful.

Cog, Bumblebee, and Arcee returned to the Ark with enough Energon to power its launch, and Cog helped crew the Ark towards a [[Space bridge|Space Bridge]]. When the Decepticons sieged the Ark, Cog joined in its defense, and ultimately he and the rest of the Ark crew disappeared through the Space Bridge to a location unknown. {{storylink|Siege episode 6}}

Cog was rendered inactive after their escape, and was subsequently discovered along with his crewmates by the Mercenaries. {{Storylink|Earthrise Episode 2}}

Cog was on the bridge of The Ark as it journeyed through the Dead Universe. {{Storylink|Earthrise Episode 5}}

Cog came upon Optimus and Megatron, locked in battle, and arrived just in time to see Prime violently threaten Megatrons life, determined to put an end to their fight. As Optimus yelled at him to leave, the Fortune fired on The Ark, ripping open a hole in the ship, creating a vacuum that instantly pulled Cog out of the ship and into space. Despite being pulled from The Ark, Cog survived, finding his way aboard the Fools Fortune. Once aboard, he snuck up on the Mercenaries Exhaust and Bug Bite, killing them both and leaving their bodies to float out into space, before making his way to the ship's bridge. There, Cog found Deseeus, who was controlling the ship in an attempt to destroy both the Autobots and the Decepticons. Deseeus attempted to continue, seemingly unfazed by Cog pulling a gun on them, but the Autobot weaponiser shot off one of the Quintessons tenctacles. Before Cog could finish them off, a blast from the Nemesis sent him crashing back against a wall. Before he could stand, Deseeus stabbed him, and fled the bridge. Mortally wounded, Cog hauled himself into Doubledealers chair, trying to insure his message reached the other ships; that he had taken the Fortune, and to stop firing. Ultimaty, it was not enough, as the Fortune exploded, killing Cog and sending the other ships crashing down to Earth. {{storylink|Earthrise Episode 6}}
[[File:Earthrise6CogBewilderment.jpg|thumb|left|300pxI I'm no longer going to make people awesome...]]
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==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
[[File:Cogtoy.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|"Sit on my face and tell me that you love me."]]
* '''Fortress Maximus''' (Headmaster Base, 1987)
**''Accessories'': "Laser" rifle

: Cog was only available as part of the [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/toys#Toys|Fortress Maximus]] set. He is formed by combining the two armored cars, Gasket and Grommet; the process involves little more than removing Gasket's arms and re-pegging them on his sides and then pegging the two vehicles together. The top of Gasket's [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] is sculpted to securely fit [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#Toys|Spike]] (pictured) or any other large Headmaster figure.

:Cog, Gasket and Grommet were redecoed into [[Grand Maximus#Toys|Grand Maximus]]'s [[Cog (Masterforce)#Toys|Cog, Onomisu, and Koka]], and [[Fortress Maximus (RID)#Toys|Cybertron City]]'s [[Gadep#Toys|Gadep, Guardia, and Protect]].

::* ''[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Autobot/Cog/cog.htm More information on Cog at TFU.info]''
{{--}}

===''Encore''===
*'''Fortress Maximus''' (Headmaster Base, 2013)
:The first re-release of Fortress Maximus in ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' comes with Cog once again. There are no significant differences between the re-release Cog and the original.
{{-}}

===''Generations''===
====''War for Cybertron: Siege''====
[[File:War-for-Cybertron-Siege-Deluxe-Cog.jpg|thumb|300px|He's back, in Cog form!]]
*'''Cog''' (Deluxe Weaponizer, [[2018]])
**''ID Number'': '''WFC-S8'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''SG-05'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[February 23]], [[2019]]'''
**''Accessories'': 2 "RT-5 Circuit Welder" pistols

:Part of the first wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Deluxe Class figures, Cog is a new mold which transforms from robot into armored vehicle and back. Cog also retains his ability to split into Gasket and Grommet, a trait proudly demonstrated by the packaging artwork. His official alternate mode is a combined half-track vehicle consisting of the two individual vehicles plugged together. However, the flat rectangular tab that holds them together doesn't have a particularly tight fit, and has a tendency to come undone during handling. He can also accommodate "Fire Blast" effect pieces from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment to simulate blaster fire, or ''taking'' blaster fire. His forearms also have minor hints of battle damage.

:As a Weaponizer, he can also be disassembled into an arsenal of weapons, armor, and other upgrades compatible with various other ''Siege'' figures as part of the interchangeable/connectable-weapon [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]]... or, really, ''any'' figures with [[5 mm post]] attachment points. He splits into a "C-40 Neutron Synthesis Shield" (torso), "C-LR Thermal Booster" (hips and waist), two "C-HV Electro-Scramblers" (arms), and two "C-M3 HF Spectrum Disruptors" (legs), with a pair of "RT-5 Circuit Welders" (his handguns) left over. His instructions show two suggested combinations with Deluxe-level figures: the "Defensive Loadout" turns Cog into a shield, pair of platform shoes and an anti-aircraft backpack, while the "Offensive Loadout" uses nearly all his parts to make a huge artillery-laden backpack with marginally bigger cannons. Cog's transformation is also the most simple of the ''Siege'' "Weaponizer" molds, as it only requires the detachment of three parts.

:The 5 mm pegs on his guns are trimmed on the side, and consequently don't fit securely into his hands or the 5 mm ports on other figures. Additionally, most of the pegholes featured on Cog's body are in fact hexagonal as opposed to circular, which combined with the trimmed circles leaves them unable to stay positioned properly.

:This mold served as the model for the [[Comms Officer]] in the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|Netflix cartoon]] and [[retool]]ed with a new head to make ''Siege'' [[Aragon#Generations|Aragon]].
{{--}}

==Games==
===Transformers Trading Card Game===
[[File:W3SergeantCog.jpg|thumb|Having a new toy does wonders for an old obscure bot's exposure.]]
*'''Sergeant Cog, Artillery-Mechanic/Heavy Force Defensebreaker Cannon''' (2019)
**'''Wave 3: War for Cybertron: Siege I'''
**''Rarity: '''''SRT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T42/T48'''
**''Stars: ''10
:Sergeant Cog, Artillery-Mechanic is one of forty-eight double-sided character cards available in Wave 3 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], War for Cybertron: Siege I. As a [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System|Weaponizer]], Sergeant Cog, Artillery-Mechanic begins the game in Bot Mode. Instead of being sent to the KO Area once his Health drops to zero, the card is flipped to the Upgrade side, becoming the Heavy Force Defensebreaker Cannon, and equipped in the Weapons slot of another character on the player's side of the battlefield.

:The artwork for Bot Mode is reused from the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Cog toy's packaging art.
{{--}}

==Notes==
[[File:Marveluk130 cog dewback.jpg|110px|thumb|You're ''not helping,'' England.]]
* Cog and his components were variously miscolored in almost every appearance in the ''[[The Transformers: Headmasters|Headmasters]]'' book. Such art errors were common in the miniseries. [[:File:Marvelhm01 gromet decepticon.jpg|The one time]] any of his components was colored ''right'' was when Grommet was shown fighting alongside the [[Decepticon]]s.
* Cog's appearance in the ''Headmasters'' comic is a possible art error: he's colored like [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]], and his advice to Fortress Maximus suits Hardhead's aggressive nature. So a possible explanation is that Hardhead was incorrectly drawn as Cog, and [[Nelson Yomtov|the colorist]] was actually using the correct color scheme from the scripted character. This is supported by the fact that Fortress Maximus is also colored correctly—but is drawn like Hardhead!
* In the UK printing, someone noticed the errors and decided that the colors and script were wrong, not the line-art. So the dialogue was changed to have Cog addressing Hardhead, not Fortress Maximus. Unfortunately, not only does this negate the possibility that what appears to be Cog is actually Hardhead himself, but it also attributes the followup line ("There's been enough destruction!") to Hardhead, which does not suit his personality at all.
*Cog's comic book appearance uses Cerebros's cartoon head design. In turn, ''Siege'' Cog homages Cerebros's distinct mouthplate as opposed to the traditional mouthplate on his original toy.
*Gasket and Grommet's "appearance" in "The Rebirth" is due to their toys having the gimmick of being able to be stored in Fortress Maximus's feet. This was likely the case in photos of the toy given to the animation studio, which led to the character model for Fortress Maximus's third mode including the cannons in the feet.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Cog''' (コグ ''Kogu''), '''Gasket''' (ガスケット ''Gasuketto''), '''Gromme''' (グロメ ''Gurome'')

==References==
<references />

[[Category:Beast Wars: Uprising Autobots]]
[[Category:Combined forms]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 1 drones]]
[[Category:Generation 1 cartoon Autobots]]
[[Category:Legends Autobots]]
[[Category:Multi-component Transformers]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise Autobots]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege Autobots]]
[[Category:Weaponizers]]

Cog (G1)

2021-01-11T17:15:43Z

Umbreon67: /* War for Cybertron Trilogy cartoon */

{{featured}}
{{factions|autobot}}
{{disambigm|Cog (disambiguation)|Gasket (disambiguation)}}
:''Cog is an [[Autobot]] [[drone]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:TV Magazine Cog.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Clockwise from top: Cog, Gasket, and Grommet. Not pictured: Widget, Doodad, and Thingamajigger.]]

'''Cog''' is the combined robotic form of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]'s vehicular drones, '''Gasket''' and '''Grommet'''. Cog has no independent will of his (its?) own and is completely under Maximus's control. Functioning as both mechanic and warrior, he allows Fortress Maximus to be at other places while in city mode, as well as to interact with more normally-sized beings.<ref>Fortress Maximus's bios in the [[The Transformers Universe|Marvel ''Transformers Universe'']] and [[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|Dreamwave ''More than Meets the Eye'']]. Remarkably, the two bios entirely agree with each other's presentation of Cog, as his drone status had already been established in Fortress Maximus's on-package bio.</ref> (Why Maximus would need this when he already has [[Cerebros (G1)|Cerebros]] is unclear, but might have to do with Cerebros not possessing a [[Alternate mode|vehicle mode]].)

When Cog is feeling at his most sentient, he's quick to express skepticism in his leaders' actions, even directly to [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]. Someone's got to be the wet blanket, because sometimes the wet blanket's correct.

==Fiction==
===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===
[[File:Marvelhm01 Cog speaks.jpg|left|thumb|Dammit, Max, stop doing your ventriloquist act and ''fight!'']]
[[File:Marvelhm01 gasketandgourmet.jpg|165px|thumb|Dammit, Max, stop repainting your drones and ''fight!'']]

Cog was among [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]'s troops that ambushed a prisoner-of-war death march led by [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]. He stood at Fortress Maximus's side as he held the troops, waiting for the perfect moment to strike, then split into his component vehicles Gasket and Grommet for the attack. Cog returned to [[robot mode]] by the time the Decepticons' battle line broke, and he counseled Fortress Maximus to finish off the fleeing Decepticons. Maximus refused, instead calling for a mutual retreat. Both Cog's [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]s were seen returning to the [[Manganese Mountains]] with the rescued prisoners.

Much later, after a disastrous military confrontation with the natives on planet [[Nebulos]], [[:File:Marveluk133 cog sedition.jpg|Cog]] was one of the Autobots that gathered around [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] to talk smack about Fortress Maximus's pacifist-aggressive leadership style. {{storylink|Ring of Hate!}}
{{-}}

===''The Transformers'' cartoon===
[[File:Gasket-Grommet Rebirth3.jpg|thumb]]
Gasket and Grommet acted as turrets for [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]'s third mode during the giant Autobot's barrage on [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] and the [[Decepticon]]s. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 3}}
{{-}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
Cog, Gasket, and Grommet were identified as some of the names or aspects of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] in the Builders' era when [[Survive]] led a unit to eliminate the robot/base. {{storylink|Head Games}}

===''Legends'' comic===
In [[2038]], Cog became a butler and attendant to Fortress of [[Master (planet)|Master]]. In the past, Fortress had risked his health whenever he combined with his Battleship Maximus [[Transtector|transtector]] to become the massive and powerful Fortress Maximus. Cog helped circumvent Fortress's problems by combining with the battleship too, serving as Fortress's life support system. Together, they formed "Weaponizer Fortress Maximus" and joined many Autobot Supreme Commanders in defending Cybertron from [[Dark Nova|Unicron Neo]]. {{storylink|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 4: LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part One|Big Powered Prologue, Part 1}}

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor| [[Brian Robert Burns]] (English), [[Yūki Shin]] (Japanese)|[[Yann Sundberg]] (French), [[Johann Fohl]] (German), [[Alan Bravo]] (Latin-American Spanish)}}

[[File:SiegeEpisode2-Cog.jpg|left|thumb|300px|I'm here to finally show up in a cartoon and support Optimus Prime, and I'm all out of supporting Optimus Prime!]]

When [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] reported to the Autobots camped within the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] that [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] had surrendered to [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], Cog expressed anger and frustration. Ultra Magnus knew the location of their base and all their secrets, and his actions had put them all in danger. Cog continued these feelings later after Optimus Prime explained to everyone that Ultra Magnus had sent a message claiming Megatron was hunting for the [[AllSpark|Allspark]], including coordinates to its location. Cog countered that not only was the Allspark a myth, but any action the Autobots could take to counter this plan could be a trap. Nevertheless, Cog joined the other Autobots in checking out the coordinates, and he and the others found themselves surrounded by hostile Decepticons, as he had predicted. Cog was shot through his midsection by [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] and had to be dragged off the battlefield. Once back at the Ark, [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] started repairs. {{storylink|Siege episode 2}}

[[File:SiegeEpisode5-WeaponizedCog.jpg|thumb|300px|I make other people awesome!]]

After Cog returned to duty, Optimus Prime used the [[Alpha Trion Protocols]] to locate the Allspark within the [[Rust Sea|Sea of Rust]], and Cog warned Optimus that no Autobot who entered the region had ever returned. While Optimus Prime led a team into the Sea of Rust despite Cog's warnings, Cog joined [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] and [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] in a mission to grift the elusive [[Mercenary]] [[Soundblaster (G1)|Soundblaster]] of his [[Energon]] reserves. Soundblaster found the trio out, however, and Cog transformed and weaponized Arcee to aid in their escape, {{storylink|Siege episode 5}} which was successful.

Cog, Bumblebee, and Arcee returned to the Ark with enough Energon to power its launch, and Cog helped crew the Ark towards a [[Space bridge|Space Bridge]]. When the Decepticons sieged the Ark, Cog joined in its defense, and ultimately he and the rest of the Ark crew disappeared through the Space Bridge to a location unknown. {{storylink|Siege episode 6}}

Cog was rendered inactive after their escape, and was subsequently discovered along with his crewmates by the Mercenaries. {{Storylink|Earthrise Episode 2}}

Cog was on the bridge of The Ark as it journeyed through the Dead Universe. {{Storylink|Earthrise Episode 5}}

Cog came upon Optimus and Megatron, locked in battle, and arrived just in time to see Prime violently threaten Megatrons life, determined to put an end to their fight. As Optimus yelled at him to leave, the Fortune fired on The Ark, ripping open a hole in the ship, creating a vacuum that instantly pulled Cog out of the ship and into space. Despite being pulled from The Ark, Cog survived, finding his way aboard the Fools Fortune. Once aboard, he snuck up on the Mercenaries Exhaust and Bug Bite, killing them both and leaving their bodies to float out into space, before making his way to the ship's bridge. There, Cog found Deseeus, who was controlling the ship in an attempt to destroy both the Autobots and the Decepticons. Deseeus attempted to continue, seemingly unfazed by Cog pulling a gun on them, but the Autobot weaponiser shot off one of the Quintessons tenctacles. Before Cog could finish them off, a blast from the Nemesis sent him crashing back against a wall. Before he could stand, Deseeus stabbed him, and fled the bridge. Mortally wounded, Cog hauled himself into Doubledealers chair, trying to insure his message reached the other ships; that he had taken the Fortune, and to stop firing. Ultimaty, it was not enough, as the Fortune exploded, killing Cog and sending the other ships crashing down to Earth. {{storylink|Earthrise Episode 6}}
[[File:Earthrise6CogBewilderment.jpg|thumb|left|300px]]
{{charfictionstub|Earthrise}}
{{--}}

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
[[File:Cogtoy.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|"Sit on my face and tell me that you love me."]]
* '''Fortress Maximus''' (Headmaster Base, 1987)
**''Accessories'': "Laser" rifle

: Cog was only available as part of the [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/toys#Toys|Fortress Maximus]] set. He is formed by combining the two armored cars, Gasket and Grommet; the process involves little more than removing Gasket's arms and re-pegging them on his sides and then pegging the two vehicles together. The top of Gasket's [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] is sculpted to securely fit [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#Toys|Spike]] (pictured) or any other large Headmaster figure.

:Cog, Gasket and Grommet were redecoed into [[Grand Maximus#Toys|Grand Maximus]]'s [[Cog (Masterforce)#Toys|Cog, Onomisu, and Koka]], and [[Fortress Maximus (RID)#Toys|Cybertron City]]'s [[Gadep#Toys|Gadep, Guardia, and Protect]].

::* ''[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Autobot/Cog/cog.htm More information on Cog at TFU.info]''
{{--}}

===''Encore''===
*'''Fortress Maximus''' (Headmaster Base, 2013)
:The first re-release of Fortress Maximus in ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' comes with Cog once again. There are no significant differences between the re-release Cog and the original.
{{-}}

===''Generations''===
====''War for Cybertron: Siege''====
[[File:War-for-Cybertron-Siege-Deluxe-Cog.jpg|thumb|300px|He's back, in Cog form!]]
*'''Cog''' (Deluxe Weaponizer, [[2018]])
**''ID Number'': '''WFC-S8'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''SG-05'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[February 23]], [[2019]]'''
**''Accessories'': 2 "RT-5 Circuit Welder" pistols

:Part of the first wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Deluxe Class figures, Cog is a new mold which transforms from robot into armored vehicle and back. Cog also retains his ability to split into Gasket and Grommet, a trait proudly demonstrated by the packaging artwork. His official alternate mode is a combined half-track vehicle consisting of the two individual vehicles plugged together. However, the flat rectangular tab that holds them together doesn't have a particularly tight fit, and has a tendency to come undone during handling. He can also accommodate "Fire Blast" effect pieces from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment to simulate blaster fire, or ''taking'' blaster fire. His forearms also have minor hints of battle damage.

:As a Weaponizer, he can also be disassembled into an arsenal of weapons, armor, and other upgrades compatible with various other ''Siege'' figures as part of the interchangeable/connectable-weapon [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]]... or, really, ''any'' figures with [[5 mm post]] attachment points. He splits into a "C-40 Neutron Synthesis Shield" (torso), "C-LR Thermal Booster" (hips and waist), two "C-HV Electro-Scramblers" (arms), and two "C-M3 HF Spectrum Disruptors" (legs), with a pair of "RT-5 Circuit Welders" (his handguns) left over. His instructions show two suggested combinations with Deluxe-level figures: the "Defensive Loadout" turns Cog into a shield, pair of platform shoes and an anti-aircraft backpack, while the "Offensive Loadout" uses nearly all his parts to make a huge artillery-laden backpack with marginally bigger cannons. Cog's transformation is also the most simple of the ''Siege'' "Weaponizer" molds, as it only requires the detachment of three parts.

:The 5 mm pegs on his guns are trimmed on the side, and consequently don't fit securely into his hands or the 5 mm ports on other figures. Additionally, most of the pegholes featured on Cog's body are in fact hexagonal as opposed to circular, which combined with the trimmed circles leaves them unable to stay positioned properly.

:This mold served as the model for the [[Comms Officer]] in the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|Netflix cartoon]] and [[retool]]ed with a new head to make ''Siege'' [[Aragon#Generations|Aragon]].
{{--}}

==Games==
===Transformers Trading Card Game===
[[File:W3SergeantCog.jpg|thumb|Having a new toy does wonders for an old obscure bot's exposure.]]
*'''Sergeant Cog, Artillery-Mechanic/Heavy Force Defensebreaker Cannon''' (2019)
**'''Wave 3: War for Cybertron: Siege I'''
**''Rarity: '''''SRT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T42/T48'''
**''Stars: ''10
:Sergeant Cog, Artillery-Mechanic is one of forty-eight double-sided character cards available in Wave 3 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], War for Cybertron: Siege I. As a [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System|Weaponizer]], Sergeant Cog, Artillery-Mechanic begins the game in Bot Mode. Instead of being sent to the KO Area once his Health drops to zero, the card is flipped to the Upgrade side, becoming the Heavy Force Defensebreaker Cannon, and equipped in the Weapons slot of another character on the player's side of the battlefield.

:The artwork for Bot Mode is reused from the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Cog toy's packaging art.
{{--}}

==Notes==
[[File:Marveluk130 cog dewback.jpg|110px|thumb|You're ''not helping,'' England.]]
* Cog and his components were variously miscolored in almost every appearance in the ''[[The Transformers: Headmasters|Headmasters]]'' book. Such art errors were common in the miniseries. [[:File:Marvelhm01 gromet decepticon.jpg|The one time]] any of his components was colored ''right'' was when Grommet was shown fighting alongside the [[Decepticon]]s.
* Cog's appearance in the ''Headmasters'' comic is a possible art error: he's colored like [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]], and his advice to Fortress Maximus suits Hardhead's aggressive nature. So a possible explanation is that Hardhead was incorrectly drawn as Cog, and [[Nelson Yomtov|the colorist]] was actually using the correct color scheme from the scripted character. This is supported by the fact that Fortress Maximus is also colored correctly—but is drawn like Hardhead!
* In the UK printing, someone noticed the errors and decided that the colors and script were wrong, not the line-art. So the dialogue was changed to have Cog addressing Hardhead, not Fortress Maximus. Unfortunately, not only does this negate the possibility that what appears to be Cog is actually Hardhead himself, but it also attributes the followup line ("There's been enough destruction!") to Hardhead, which does not suit his personality at all.
*Cog's comic book appearance uses Cerebros's cartoon head design. In turn, ''Siege'' Cog homages Cerebros's distinct mouthplate as opposed to the traditional mouthplate on his original toy.
*Gasket and Grommet's "appearance" in "The Rebirth" is due to their toys having the gimmick of being able to be stored in Fortress Maximus's feet. This was likely the case in photos of the toy given to the animation studio, which led to the character model for Fortress Maximus's third mode including the cannons in the feet.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Cog''' (コグ ''Kogu''), '''Gasket''' (ガスケット ''Gasuketto''), '''Gromme''' (グロメ ''Gurome'')

==References==
<references />

[[Category:Beast Wars: Uprising Autobots]]
[[Category:Combined forms]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 1 drones]]
[[Category:Generation 1 cartoon Autobots]]
[[Category:Legends Autobots]]
[[Category:Multi-component Transformers]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise Autobots]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege Autobots]]
[[Category:Weaponizers]]

Doubledealer

2021-01-11T17:00:36Z

Umbreon67: /* War for Cybertron Trilogy cartoon */

{{factions|autobot|decepticon|mercenary}}
:''Doubledealer is an [[Autobot]], [[Decepticon]] and/or [[Mercenary]] [[Powermaster]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Doubledealer boxart.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"I've got something for you...the lowest-cost SR-22!"]]
'''Doubledealer''' is unique among Transformers as he holds a place in the Autobot and Decepticon armies. The truth, however, is that this ruthless mechanoid is a mercenary loyal only to whomever is paying him, and then only if no better offer catches his eye. At times, even his own partners are unaware of all of Doubledealer's duplicitous dealings. His skills and power make him a valuable asset to both sides, but both really only trust him as far as they could throw a [[Guardian robot]].

Doubledealer is also almost unique among [[Powermaster]]s in possessing two [[Binary bonding|binary bonded]] partners, [[Knok]] and [[Skar (Decepticon)|Skar]]. In some universes, he is affiliated with the [[Mercenary|Mercenaries]] rather than the Autobots or Decepticons, taking his role as an actual mercenary to the next level.

{{bigquote|The price of victory is never too high.|Doubledealer's [[bio]] quote}}

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
{{noteukonly}}
[[File:Doubledealerofthecentury.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Little does Roadhandler know that you can get faction symbols at reprolabels.com.]]
''A Decepticon named '''Dealer''' escaped with both [[Chainclaw (G1)|Chainclaw]] and the secret Autobot plans he was carrying, despite the [[Micromaster]] [[Race Car Patrol]]'s efforts. A mysterious Autobot named '''Double''' immediately offered his services, explaining that it was his fault that Dealer got away with Chainclaw. After [[Roadhandler (G1)|Roadhandler]] scanned his [[Insignia|Autobrand]] for authenticity and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] granted him [[energon cube]]s for the mission, Double left to redeem himself. Meanwhile, Dealer presented the Autobot plans to [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]] and left.''

''Double arrived back to the Autobots with Chainclaw, but he appeared severely damaged. He told of how Dealer had taken both his energon and the plans, and pleaded for his forgiveness. Optimus Prime, the Race Car Patrol, and Chainclaw left, leaving Double alone. Surprise! The mystery figure was both Autobot and Decepticon, both Double and Dealer! Having conned each side from both the Energon cubes and the Autobot plans, he took to the air in triumph.'' {{storylink|(Double) Deal of the Century!}}
{{-}}

====''Transformers Comic-Magazin''====
The "Powermaster Spy" attended the celebration in New York held by Megatron where a statue of [[Snaptrap (G1)|Snaptrap]] was gifted to the city. {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 4#Transformers in Action: The Troy Principle|The Troy Principle}} Those events were recorded on a videotape that was later found and watched by Autobots on Cybertron after a [[City of Fear!|nuclear disaster]] in [[Kalis]]. {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 21|In Memory of Earth}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:DoubledealerFalconDreamwave.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Who wouldn't hire this guy?]]
Doubledealer carefully chose his partners to best represent him to each faction. Neither Knok nor Skar knows of the other's existence, nor of their master's double life. His two partners are loyal to the Autobots and Decepticons respectively.

{{note|Doubledealer appears only in "[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]" in the [[Dreamwave Generation One continuity|Dreamwave continuity]]. His partners are drawn to appear totally robotic. The profile seems to suggest that they are Cybertronians themselves, and not organic beings as all other Powermaster partners have been portrayed. How exactly the Powermaster process would operate between mechanoids is unknown.}}
{{-}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
[[File:SpotlightHotRod DoubleDealer.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Would a guy with red eyes betray you?]]
:*''First Appearance:'' [[Spotlight: Hot Rod]]

A part of [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hot Rod]]'s first command, the Autobot called '''Dealer''' was left to face a Decepticon ambush alone while Hot Rod, having already lost the rest of his team, escaped with the mission's objective, the [[Epistemus|Magnificence]]. Stricken with guilt, Hot Rod infiltrated the Decepticon Penal Colony [[Styx]] and evacuated Dealer. Though Hot Rod was at first uneasy around Dealer, considering their history, Dealer explained that he understood Hot Rod's need to complete the mission and leave without him and that he wished to become friends.

Unbeknownst to the young Autobot, however, Dealer was the true reason for the loss of Hot Rod's team. Dealer was an undercover agent working for the Decepticon mercenary [[Banzai-Tron (G1)|Banzaitron]] and in that capacity had sabotaged Hot Rod's equipment and staged the ambush. With the Magnificence stored in a location known only by Hot Rod, he befriended the Autobot with designs to learn its hiding place. Banzaitron, learning of his hire's double cross, renamed him Doubledealer. {{storylink|Spotlight: Hot Rod}}

"Doubledealer" attempted to persuade Hot Rod into bribing or coercing others into getting the two-faced double agent reassigned to [[Earth]], but Hot Rod responded noncommittally. {{storylink|Devastation issue 2|Devastation #2}} The traitor maintained contact with Banzaitron, selling him bits of information such as the existence of Transformer [[combiner]] warriors discovered by the Autobots, which the Decepticon used to track them to the penitentiary on [[Garrus-9]], staging a full-scale assault to acquire this revolutionary technology. {{storylink|Spotlight: Arcee}}

[[File:SpotlightDoubledealer-vehiclemode.jpg|left|thumb|300px|He's a chicken, I tell you! A giant chicken!]]

When the Autobots were faced with the growing threat of [[Nova Prime|Nemesis Prime]] and his [[expansion]] project, Dealer saw opportunity in the chaos. Using their lack of knowledge about the current situation as an excuse, Dealer contacted [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] and suggested that the Magnificence could be the solution to their problems. {{storylink|Spotlight: Hardhead}} Agreeing with Dealer's suggestion, Prime sent him to Earth to make contact with Hot Rod and retrieve the Magnificence from its secret location. The two "old friends" returned to Ki-Aleta, as apparently Hot Rod had never removed the device from the very planet on which they acquired it. Seeing the Omega Bunker and the site of his greatest failure, however, made Hot Rod start ruminating about how everything went so wrong so fast on that fateful mission. Dealer did his best to console Hot Rod while still pushing him towards revealing the Magnificence's location. However, he also started to waver under the stress of the memories of belonging to a group who thought of him as a friend - and whom he betrayed. They eventually made it to the rocky mountain peak where the device was hidden, beneath a constant storm of ionic energy to mask its presence. As Hot Rod pulled the Magnificence from its hiding place at the summit, Doubledealer was prepared to shoot his former commander in the back and claim his prize. Unfortunately for Dealer, Hot Rod had finally pieced together enough of the evidence to suspect Dealer of foul play. Once the Magnificence confirmed his suspicions, he spun and shot down the treacherous Autobot first, while Dealer hesitated to shoot his once friend in the back. Doubledealer's chest exploded under fire, and he fell the entire height of the mountain, only to smash into pieces at the base. {{storylink|Spotlight: Doubledealer}}
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===''TransTech''===
In [[Primax 806.30 Gamma]], '''Double Dealer''' and several Decepticons partnered up with the [[Kalistan]]ian terrorist organization [[S.K.A.R.]] in a bid to conquer the world. Double Dealer himself was binary-bonded to S.K.A.R.'s leader, [[Iron Klaw|Count von Rani]], and the duo would confuse their enemies by assuming an Autobot disguise whenever von Rani was in not in his costume as Iron Klaw. A globe-spanning confrontation ensued between S.K.A.R. and the [[Screaming Eagles]], but ultimately, the Joes and Autobots emerged victorious. {{storylink|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News Reporter|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News, 2016/05/01}}

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor| [[Michael Schwalbe]] (English)|[[Gilles Morvan]] (French), [[Tilo Schmitz]] (German), [[Raul Labancca]] (Portuguese), [[Roberto Encinas]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Óscar Flores]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Saverio Indrio]] (Italian)}}

A [[Mercenary]] who did not believe in the value of factions, Douledealer served as captain of the ''[[Fool's Fortune]]''. He and his crew was hired by the Quintesson [[Deseeus]] to bring in the [[Autobots]] of the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' for undisclosed reasons. Using the ''Fool's Fortune'', the crew boarded the ''Ark'' and made their way to the ship's bridge, where Doubledealer spotted the inert form of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 1}} Doubledealer quickly saw to the reactivation of The Ark, and took control of the ship, planning to keep it once he had delivered the prisoners to Deseeus. Their captives soon awoke, with Bumblebee trying to fight back, seeing Doubledealer and his crew were Mercenaries. Doubledealer pulled his guns on Bumblebee, as did the rest of his crew, forcing the Autobot to stand down.

Arriving on Charr, Optimus pointed out Doubledealers symbol, noting him as a member of the Mercenary faction. Doubledealer claimed that their were no factions where they were headed, nor did he play by factions at all. Doubledealer and his crew then bought their captives before Deseeus. As the Quintesson droned on to Optimus, Doubledealer lounged on the steps to the Quintessons throne, inpatiently demanding his payment, yet Deseeus told him to wait. Later, however, Deseeus underwent a change, with the face of wrath killing its fellow faces. Speaking with Doubledealer, the Mercenary remarked how he liked the new look, before asking once more for payment. However, the new Deseeus declined payment alltogether, and demanded the crew leave. When Doubledealer threatened him, Deseeus threatened back with his personal army. Doubledealer got his chance at revenge on the Quintesson when Prime and the Autobots fought back. Doubledealer and his crew allinged themselves with Prime's Autobots, so only to secure their mutual escape from Charr, fighting off the forces of Deseeus. As the Autobots left with The Ark, Doubledealer and his crew continued the fight in the throne room.

Later, Doubledealer, back aboard the Fortune, made a deal with the Decepticon Leader Megatron, that gave him the location of the Ark. The Fortune then proceeeded to subtly follow the ship at a distance.
{{Storylink|Earthrise episode 2}}

After the battle on [[Chaar]], Doubledealer was captured and mentally controlled by Deseeus. The Quintesson-controlled Doubledealer pursued the Autobots with the ''Fool's Fortune'' through the [[Dead Universe]] before arriving above Earth, where he faced off both the ''Ark'' and the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]''. Through ordered by Starscream ordered Doubledealer to destroy the Autobots per his agreement with Megatron, the ''Fool's Fortune'' simply fired upon the ''Ark''. After being questioned by [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] as to who was paying him, Deseeus revealed himself as the one pulling the strings before tossing Doubledealer aside. Doubledealer was killed when the ''Fool's Fortune'' exploded. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 6}}

==Commercial appearances==
[[File:Doubledealercommercial.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Piranacon we expect to fall for this. Hey, Prime...?]]
Various Autobots wondered amongst each other who the new Transformer with Powermaster [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] could be. Turns out, it was Doubledealer, the Powermaster Mercenary! And, uh, he was also talking to [[Piranacon (G1)|Piranacon]]! Well, lets hope that's addressed at some point. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Doubledealer|Doubledealer commercial}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Doubledealer.jpg|thumb|400px]]
Doubledealer participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was a Rare character who could be recruited by collecting 150 units of Cybermetal, 90 units of Transmetal, and 55 hunter cores. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
{{note|Doubledealer's appearance is similar to that of the ''Generations'' version. Rather than having an Autobot and Decepticon allegiance, Doubledealer is depicted as a pureblood Decepticon with the alternate forms of a plane and a tank. Remind you of [[Blitzwing (G1)|someone]]?}}
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:EarthWars_Doubledealer.jpg|right=250px|thumb|]]
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==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:G1DoubleDealer Toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Autobot, Decepticon, and evil imperialist military vehicle]]
*'''Doubledealer with Knok & Skar''' (Powermaster, [[1988]])
**''Accessories'': Engine holder/chest plate, missile top, missile bottom/solid light blaster
: Doubledealer's "default" mode is an ICBM missile launcher truck with no visible [[Insignia|faction sigils]]. One engine can plug into the top of the truck, while the other can be stored in the chest plate/engine holder plugged into the back of the missile. By plugging [[Knok]] into the engine socket, his Autobot humanoid [[robot mode]] is unlocked. In this form, the ICBM splits up to form a handgun and shoulder-mounted (non-firing) launcher. Also, [[Skar (Decepticon)|Skar]] can be stored by plugging him into the robot's butt. By plugging Skar into the socket in truck mode, his Decepticon "bird" mode is unlocked, and the missile splits into a pair of guns (one on his back and the other on his undercarriage). In bird mode, Knok can be stored in the chest plate/engine holder plugged into the back of the missile.

: This mold was used to make ''Masterforce'' [[Clouder#Toys|Doubleclouder]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/1988/Decepticon/Doubledealer/doubledealer.htm More information on Doubledealer at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/instructions/decepticon/1988/instr_doubledealer.jpg Instruction booklet for Doubledealer at Botchthecrab.com]''
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===''Generations''===
====''Thrilling 30''====
[[File:Transformers Generations Voyager Doubledealer.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|In robot mode, he's got an Autobot symbol on his butt and a Decepticon symbol on his mullet.]]
*'''Decepticon Doubledealer''' (Voyager Class, [[2014]])
**''Series / Number:'' '''02 / 004'''
**''Accessories:'' Rifle, scimitar, missile

: Part of the fifth wave of [[2012]]–[[2013]] ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#T30|Generations]]'' Voyager Class toys, ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' Doubledealer is a [[redeco]]/[[retool]] of [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#Generations|Blitzwing]] from the same line, and transforms into two vaguely futuristic vehicles: a jet with an opening cockpit and back-mounted rocket boosters, with teeth and eye nosecone decorations to evoke the original toy's Decepticon mode, as well as a tank with a rotating turret and a spring-loaded cannon that launches its missile when the barrel is compressed. The cannon can also be swung out and deployed for use in [[alternate mode|jet mode]]. He comes with a blaster and a sword, both of which mount/are held by [[5 mm post]]. He features 5mm ports for his hands, shoulders/vehicle sides, cannon base, and wings, while both weapons have numerous additional posts and ports. His head is based off his original toy's head (and yes, therefore, no more face-swapping feature).

: In keeping with the faction-switching part of the character concept, Doubledealer has no faction sigils on his robot mode, a Decepticon sigil on the jet mode, and an Autobot sigil on the tank mode. Unfortunately, the [[design flaw]] in the shoulder construction remains. Doubledealer's stock photography has him slightly mistransformed, depicting his shoulder wings folded inward in robot mode, and his waist flaps folded in tank mode.

: This version of the mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers Cloud|Cloud]]'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Cloud|Starscream]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/GenDoubledealer/doubledealer.htm More information on ''Generations'' Doubledealer at TFU.info]''
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====''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''====
[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-E-Voyager-Doubledealer.jpg|upright=2|thumb|At least they had the courtesy of putting the missile on his bird mode back rather than letting it dangle below.]]
*'''Doubledealer''' (Leader Class, July [[2020]])
:*''ID number'': '''WFC-E23'''
:*''Japanese ID number'': '''ER-08'''
:*''Japanese release date'': '''[[September 26]], 2020'''
:*''Accessories'': (non-firing) missile front and back sections, bird tail section with vehicle stabilizer legs, radar pod, two non-firing missile pods, machine gun
:''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' Doubledealer is a brand-new mold, modernizing the original figure to a great extent. He is the first Leader class figure in the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' to be a fully Leader-sized figure rather than a Voyager-size figure with added parts. He still transforms into a missile carrier and a robot bird. This version officially has the whole missile on top, similar to his Dreamwave design. However, the end can be mounted underneath for a G1 accurate look. Doubledealer also features a new fourth mode, featuring fold-out stabilizer legs that pose the vehicle as though it were launching the missile. His chest has a compartment inside to store ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' 'cassette'-type Micromasters similarly to [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Soundwave]] - and cassette versions of Knok and Skar were released in the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Selects|Generations Selects]]'' subline to accompany him.

:Speaking of Knok: Leader Doubledealer's robot-mode abs are sculpted to look like he still has the G1 Knok Powermaster engine inserted. This ''[[kibble#faux parts|faux]]'' Knok segment is actually removable and can be used by any toy with a [[5 mm post|5mm post]]. Optimally, it would be placed on the flipped out peg on Knok's back.

:Doubledealer features panels on his robot mode shoulders that can be flipped to display either Autobot or Decepticon insignias, referencing his duplicitous nature. He has no visible faction insignias in vehicle or bird modes.

:Special care should be taken when transforming him into bird mode: it involves a "staircase" motion that pushes his double-jointed knees in one direction while pushing his lower legs in the opposite direction, and if excessive force is used the lower legs can pop out of the knee assembly and are subsequently very difficult to reattach. In addition, the friction joints in his elbows are rather weak and tend to droop when he's holding his gun, particularly the upper joint which can bend in either direction.

:Originally shown as a [[Mercenary]] at [[Toy Fair|New York Toy Fair 2020]], Doubledealer was released in outwardly-Decepticon themed packaging, but with Mercenary symbols on the instructions and the cardboard backdrop. Also on that backdrop, like all Earthrise toys, is an exclusive clip-and-save piece of a larger star map, with a thin red piece of transparent plastic to read the star map. Doubledealer's piece of the map depicts an unknown planet that resembles [[Nebulos]]. Like most ''Earthrise'' figures from wave 2 onward, however, it is misprinted, and overlays the "decodable" red graphics from the map piece included with [[Astrotrain_(G1)/toys#War_for_Cybertron:_Earthrise|''Earthrise'' Astrotrain]] on top of the details unique to Doubledealer's piece.

:In an unusual approach for any Transformers toy, Doubledealer is packaged with his hands against his hips in a Superman-like [[wikipedia:Power_posing|power pose]].
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==Notes==
* Despite Doubledealer's packaging using the Decepticon color scheme and logo, contemporary fiction depicted him as a "whichever".
* Though his toy bio and all other material describe his Decepticon bird mode as a "falcon", the head of the toy actually looks like a vulture, which would seem more fitting given his mercenary nature.
* In the [[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (cartoon)|''Super-God Masterforce'' cartoon]], [[Clouder|Doubleclouder]] is colored as if he was Double''dealer'', rather than using the Doubleclouder toy's coloration. This isn't the only instance of the cartoon using [[Hasbro]] colorations over [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s; the Decepticon [[Sparkdash]] use Hasbro colors as well, rather than their Takara-released toy colors.
* Thanks to the use of 5 mm ports, the rocket from the original Doubledealer figure can be used on the ''Thrilling 30'' version. Even the over-the-shoulder rocket feature can be simulated by plugging the solid light blaster onto the back of Doubledealer's arm and then plugging the rocket front into the 5 mm port on the blaster's rear.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Doubledealer''' (ダブルディーラー ''Daburudīrā'')

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Scrapface

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:''Scrapface is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
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'''Scrapface''' is a blue and red [[Cloning|clone]] of [[Reflector (G1)|Refraktor]] who is itching to fight the Autobots on the frontlines.<ref>https://www.walmart.com/ip/Transformers-Generations-War-for-Cybertron-Series-Inspired-Scrapface/695839517 Walmart USA product description for Scrapface</ref>

He was presumably at the back of the line on naming day.

==Fiction==
===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Adin Rudd]] (English), [[Kazuyuki Okitsu]] (Japanese)|[[Sven Brieger]] (German), [[Gustavo Carvalho]] (Portuguese), [[César Garduza]] (Latin-American Spanish)}}
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Scrapface was imprisoned among many other Decepticons, and was selected by a pair of seekers to be moved to 'the arena'. Scrapface was hauled out by the Seeker pair, pleading with them that he was not supposed to go there, as he was a loyal Decepticon, but both were quickly shot dead by the arriving Autobots. Elita-1 implored Scrapface and the others to escape, to which they took their opportunity at freedom and scarpered. {{Storylink|Earthrise Episode 1}}

Following the Autobots capture, Scrapface led the group of freed Decepticons to rescue them, feeling like he owed them for saving his life. They all escaped the arena, with Scrapface and the other Decepticons choosing to aid Elita's cause in order to save their fellow Decepticons from death at the hands of Megatron and Shockwave. {{storylink|Earthrise Episode 2}}

==Toys==
===''War for Cybertron Trilogy''===
[[File:TF-Generations-Netflix-WFC-Decepticon-Scrapface.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Hey Scrapface! Why dontcha blow it out your ear.]]

*'''Scrapface''' (Deluxe Class, 2020)
**''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''WFC-05'''
**''TakaraToy release date'': [[November 28]], 2020
**''Accessories:'' blaster/tripod part, shield/lens part, chest module

:Part of the first assortment of toys promoting the [[Netflix]] [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon]], Scrapface is a blue-and-red redeco of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' [[Reflector (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Refraktor]], transforming into a Cybertronian "artillery hovercraft".<ref name=seibertron>https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/siege-red-alert-revealed-stock-photos-for-nycc-siege-figures-design-notes-from-warden-nycc/42180/</ref> Scrapface is molded almost entirely in shades of grey plastic with his splashes of colour being an extensive paint wash; this gives him the appearance of being covered in accumulated grime and battle scars.

:As with any version of this mold, Scrapface can also transform into one third of a camera, allowing buyers to combine three units into Reflector's classic camera mode ([[Shortpacking|good luck with getting three, though!]]). The shield becomes one third of a telephoto lens, while his blaster becomes one third of a tripod.

:The military insignia on Scrapface's box has him as a Ground Division Infantry Private, while his instructions place him in the Espionage unit like his Refraktor mold-mates. Given a similar copy/paste error in the concurrent Voyager Class [[Hotlink (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Hotlink]]'s instructions, the box probably has it right.

: This toy, like all of the Netflix ''War For Cybertron Trilogy'' toys, was a [[Walmart]] exclusive in the U.S. and Canada, and a [[TakaraTomy]] Mall exclusive in Japan.

: Scrapface was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as an [[Angolmois Energy|Angolmois]]-corrupted form of [[Reflector (G1)#Generations Selects Special Comic|Reflector]] in ''[[Generations Selects Special Comic]]''.
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==Notes==
*Similar to [[Spy-Eye]], Scrapface coincidentally [[:File:Reflector in red.jpg|resembles]] a [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]]-based [[animation error]] of Reflector from the G1 episode "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2]]".

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Scrapface''' (スクラップフェイス ''Sukurappufeisu'')

==References==
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[[Category:Clones]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise Decepticons]]

Acid Storm (G1)

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{{disambig2|the Generation 1 Decepticon|the ''Cyberverse'' Decepticon|Acid Storm (Cyberverse)}}
:''Acid Storm is a [[Decepticon]] [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|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 2}} 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 3}}

====''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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===''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}}
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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 (Generations)|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 (BWII)|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 (Zone)|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}}
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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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===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 [[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}}

All three of the Rainmakers took part in the terrorist attack on the [[Senate]]; shortly after [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] rebranded their movement as the "Decepticons", Acid Storm used his powers to melt through the ceiling, allowing the trio to ambush the crowd of unarmed senators in attendance. After Ion Storm knocked out the Senate, but overexerted himself in the process, Acid Storm and Nova Storm tended to their fallen comrade. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: We Have Deceived You|We Have Deceived You}}
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===''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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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon===
[[File:SiegeEpisode6-Rainmakers.jpg|right|thumb|250px|No, the earlier blue guys weren't me!]]

Acid Storm accompanied Starscream alongside Thundercracker to the tomb of Alpha Trion, where Starscream outed Jetfire as a traitor for his killing of Skywarp. At Megatrons command, Acid Storm and the other seekers attacked their former commander, and took to the air with Starscream, Thundercracker, Hotlink and another Seeker. Eventually, Jetfire was shot down, and presumed dead, though he in fact survived. {{storylink|Siege episode 4}} Acid Storm was later among the Seekers who showed up for Starscream's assault on the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]. {{storylink|Siege episode 6}}

He later aided Starscream among other seekers in capturing the Autobots at a prison, before bringing them to Megatron. {{storylink|Earthrise Episode 1}} Acid Storm later took Elita-1 from her cell to the arena for execution. {{storylink|Earthrise Episode 2}}. After she and the Autobots escaped, he joined several seekers in flying patrol searching for her and several former Decepticons, who had been previously freed. Acid Storm and another Seeker landed nearby where the Autobots were hiding, and scanned the area. However, Scrapface exposed himself, killing Acid Storm with a shot from his rifle. The one surviving Seeker attempted to flee, but was bought down by Jetfire. {{Storylink|Earthrise Episode 3}}
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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''===
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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: Bumblebee Overdrive''===
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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==Toys==
===''Universe'' (2008)===
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[[File:Universe AcidStorm toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The Seeker redeco you weren't expecting.]]
*'''Acid Storm''' (Deluxe Class, [[2008]])
**''Series'': Classic Series
**''Accessories:'' Left & right missile launchers, 2 missiles
: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]''
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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
: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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* '''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.

:Sadly, this release has no individual-identification code on the bag, requiring you to use the feel-through-the-bag method or just buy blind and hope.
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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]''

===''Masterpiece''===
[[File:TRU Masterpiece Acid Storm.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|The Seeker redeco you ''really'' weren't expecting.]]
* '''Acid Storm''' (2013)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-01'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''[[October 3]], 2013'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MP-11A'''
**'''08 OF 30'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 cannons, 2 missile racks, pilot figurine, gun clip, two-piece display stand

:''[[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<ref name="etipsone">[http://studioetipsone.tumblr.com/post/57476728414 Etipsone's Tumblr], explicitly discussing ''Masterpiece'' Acid Storm</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 '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 [[My Little Pony|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>

: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===
====Thrilling 30====
{{anchor|GenLegends}}
[[File:TFGenerations Legends Acid Storm.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The Seeker redeco you were kind of expecting by this point.]]
*'''Acid Storm with Venin''' (Legends Class, 2014)
**''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 [[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:Alt-Modes AcidStorm.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Ahhh! My body!]]
*'''Acid Storm''' (Alt-Modes, 2016)

:A redeco of ''[[Alt-Modes]]'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Starscream]], Acid Storm is a super deformed toy whose body transforms into a jet when the Decepticon faction symbol on his head is flipped. 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:TF-Generations-WFC-S-Rainmaker-3-pack-Acid-Storm.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Now comes in lime. (Hasbro version pictured)]]
*'''Seeker Acid Storm''' / '''Seeker Ion Storm''' / '''Seeker Nova Storm''' (Multi-pack, 2019)
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-S52'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SG-EX'''
**''TakataTomy release date'': '''[[March 27]], [[2021]]'''
**''Accessories:'' 6 "HPI [[Null-ray|Null-Ray]] Laser Launchers"
:''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' "Seeker Acid Storm" is a redeco of [[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. Acid Storm includes two "HPI Null-Ray Laser Launchers", which can mount on his upper arms, or under the wings in jet mode. Noticeably, said jet mode has the robot legs sticking out from the undercarriage.

: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 battle damage and the smirkless head sculpt used by Starscream.

:This set was made available at general retail in U.S. [[Target]] stores without prior announcement from Hasbro. Interestingly, not only was this set was not released in other Hasbro markets, but TakaraTomy scheduled it for release in Japan nearly two full years later. Further, despite brand unification, all three members received minor deco changes, most notably to have front-facing red wing edges for greater cartoon accuracy.
{{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-Series6-Acid_Storm.jpg|right|thumb]]
*'''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]]
*'''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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==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")

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Bot Shots Decepticons]]
[[Category:Classics Decepticons]]
[[Category:Combiners]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Seekers]]
[[Category:Generation 1 cartoon Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generations]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Decepticons]]
[[Category:IDW (2019) Decepticons]]
[[Category:Kre-O Decepticons]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Masterpiece]]
[[Category:Toys"R"Us exclusives]]
[[Category:TransTech Decepticons]]
[[Category:Universe (2008)]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege Decepticons]]
[[Category:Wings Universe Decepticons]]

Barricade (IDW)

2021-01-05T17:32:21Z

Umbreon67: /* War for Cybertron Trilogy cartoon */

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{{disambig3.5|the police officer|the racecar|Barricade (G1)|Barricade}}
:''Barricade is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[2005 IDW continuity|2005 IDW portion]] the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:Evergreen-Barricade-music-video.jpg|thumb|270px|''If you drive too fast he'll eat your face'' 
''Pass him on the left he'll eat your face'' 
''And if you talk back he will eat what's left of your face'']]

'''Barricade''' is a police officer. Though aggressive, violent, unpleasant, and probably ''thoroughly'' corrupt, he does have a certain sense of honor and pride in his role as a peacekeeper... though he interprets that job description rather loosely.

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==Fiction==
===2005 IDW continuity===
{{note|The Barricade who appears in Phase 2 of the [[2005 IDW continuity]] is a composite of the police car Barricade and the [[Barricade (G1)|Micromaster Barricade]].}}

[[File:ForeverIsALongTimeComing-Barricade.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.3|#ADAB]]
Barricade was a Decepticon police officer who settled on [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]]'s post-war Cybertron to rebuild a peaceful society, though unlike others he refused to join the [[NAIL|neutrals]] out of faith in the true Decepticon cause—equality. {{storylink|The Killing Jar (issue)|The Killing Jar}} Despite this, he wasn't above 'collecting' pre-war [[shanix]] on the side. {{storylink|The Transformers: Redemption|Redemption}}

He participated in the investigation of the murders of [[Wilder (Masterforce)|Wilder]], [[Brisko]], and [[Treadshot (IDW)|Treadshot]], stressing that the victims were ''Cybertronians'' and not just some "'Cons", though Starscream thought it unimportant and advised him to take it easy with the investigation. {{storylink|City of Steel (issue)|City of Steel}} After three more Decepticons were found dead, Barricade recognized one of the victims as [[Stratotronic]], leading the investigation onward to [[Gutcruncher (G1)|Gutcruncher]]. {{storylink|Fight or Flee (issue)|Fight or Flee}} Following the fiery death of Gutcruncher and even more Decepticons, Barricade joined [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]], [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]] and the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] in apprehending the primary suspects, the [[Firecon]]s. {{storylink|Quest for Fire}}

[[File:Redemption BarricadeSwiftShanix.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.5|"I don't get it, Barry. You're a millionaire, and you've got all the babes you want! Why aren't you living it up in your palace in Europe?"{{-}} "Well...let's just say I...hate crime."]]
The Firecons were proven innocent and Barricade went on to help investigate a ''fourth'' murder scene. This time, Starscream ordered him to gather a crew and raze buildings in the Decepticon ghetto in hopes of getting someone to squeal, but he rejected the order, refusing to turn on his fellow Decepticons, an act that earned him praise from [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]]. {{storylink|The Killing Jar (issue)|The Killing Jar}} Barricade then helped Prime with his plan to lure out the killer by using the Dinobots as bait, dropping the Autobot team through a trap door to keep them out of danger. {{storylink|Forever Is a Long Time Coming (issue)|Forever Is a Long Time Coming}}

Following Cybertron's newfound alliance with [[Caminus (planet)|Caminus]], Barricade got into a relationship with the Camien [[Swift (G1)|Swift]], and together with [[Strafe (IDW)|Strafe]] they made plans to transport a truckload of Camien [[spark]]s to [[Alyon]] where they could grow. Not wanting bigshots like Starscream or Optimus Prime to learn of their plan, Barricade instead approached [[Slag (G1)|Slug]], whom he'd recently arrested, and offered him pay in exchange for aid from the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]]. He didn't trust Slug enough to tell him what the mission was for and thus the Dinobots, who assumed he was entirely corrupt after learning where their pay would be coming from, planned to snitch on him to the [[Badgeless]]; he'd likely die and they'd get a briefcase of dirty [[Shanix]] anyway! (Slug changed that plan after learning what the ''real'' cause was)

[[File:Redemption BarricadeCarMode.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.5|Not a fan of hickeys, we suppose.]]
The journey was long and hazardous, the travelers being menaced by Badgeless, [[Sweep (G1)|Sweeps]], and mutated [[turbofox]]es, but Slug always urged the others to keep moving, eventually causing Barricade to realize he knew what the secret shipment really was. Moved by Slug's unexpected compassion, he promised to carry on... only to be cut down by [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]], who sought to destroy the sparks. As he lay bisected, he apologized to Swift for his failure before Bludgeon ignited the truck's fuel, destroying both Barricade and the sparks.

To everyone's surprise, Alyon already ''had'' a field of sparks forming naturally and by inadvertently bringing everyone over to stop Bludgeon desecrating it, Barricade had succeeded. Slug was pretty sure Barricade would have been glad to die for that. Afterwards, Slug told Swift that when the Badgeless came back, she should tell them that they'd kidnapped her and Barricade and that the cop had "died protecting Cybertron". {{storylink|The Transformers: Redemption|Redemption}}

Swift would later join the Decepticons on the strength of Barricade's rose-tinted explanations of the cause. {{storylink|New Worlds Order}} This would not last however, as she soon learned Barricade's attitude was far from the norm for a modern Decepticon. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 6: Unforgivable}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[The World In Your Eyes Part Four|''Transformers'' #4]]}}
[[File:TheCracksBeneathYourFeetPart3 BarricadeBee.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.0|It's [[2007]] all over again.]]
Barricade was a member of Cybertron's [[Security Operations]]; in the days that followed [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]]'s murder, Barricade and [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] were tasked with tracking possible members of [[The Rise]]. {{storylink|The World In Your Eyes Part Three}} Barricade resented being called away from this task to provide additional security at a forging ceremony at the [[Pyramid (Cybertron)|Pyramid]] in [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], and encountered [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] breaking up a scuffle. When Bumblebee's ward [[Rubble]] offered his assistance in regards to the Brainstorm investigation, an irritated Prowl told the two to leave. Barricade demeaned them after they departed, but Prowl told his colleague to cut the pair some slack. {{storylink|The World In Your Eyes Part Four}}

Prowl, however, was not aware that Barricade himself had ties to the controversial [[Decepticon|Ascenticon]] faction. When Prowl and his subordinates began combing the Iaconian underworld for news regarding a [[Voin]] who had, apparently witnessed Brainstorm's murder and possessed incriminating information on Brainstorm's killer, it was Barricade who first learned of the Voin's whereabouts from the black market dealer [[Headlock (G1)|Headlock]]. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Three}} In short order, Barricade passed this knowledge along to the Ascenticon [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], who, in turn, got in touch with [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], clandestine leader of [[The Rise]], to eliminate this loose end. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Five}} However, the operation quickly went south, as Shockwave's hitman, the notoriously unstable [[Quake (G1)|Quake]], not only killed the Voin, but also Rubble. {{storylink|The World In Your Eyes Part Five}} Realizing that he would soon be found out, Barricade abandoned Security Operations in favor of a new life in the [[Ascenticon Guard]]. The undercover Bumblebee was shocked to see him being recruited with none of the troubles he had gone through to get in. Barricade shrugged this off as simply having more desirable qualities to the Guard than Bumblebee did. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Three}} When Prowl figured out that Barricade had double-crossed him, the Ascenticon Guard and Security Operations engaged in a standoff outside of Ascenticon Headquarters—a standoff that lasted until Shockwave was able to orchestrate a phony "attack" that ended with Barricade being "kidnapped" by [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] and safely extricated. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Five}}

When reporting in to [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Orion Pax]] and [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]], Bumblebee learned that Barricade was partially responsible for Rubble's murder, infuriating him. After Barricade had relocated to one of The Rise's secret bunkers, [[Flamewar (G1)|Flamewar]] played a prank on him by directing him to the wrong personal quarters. He ended up entering [[Shadow Striker (G1)|Shadow Striker]]'s room and was promptly and forcefully ejected by her, much to Flamewar's amusement. {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part Three}}
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Alexander Dilallo]] (English), [[Hinata Tadoroko]] (Japanese)|[[Michael Aragones]] (French), [[Mario Klischies]] (German), [[Mauro Horta]] (Portuguese), [[Gerardo García]] (Latin-American Spanish)}}
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Siege episode 2}} {{storylink|Siege episode 3}} {{storylink|Siege episode 4}} Barricade joined the Decepticon assault on the Ark. Later, when Megatron learned that Optimus Prime had the Allspark, he set out after him, ordering Barricade to join him. Barricade was then part of the assault team Megatron assembled to stop Optimus Prime and Hound from delivering the Allspark, though both Autobots vesper the blockade. {{storylink|Siege episode 6}}}}

Barricade was later present at the arena where Shockwave had been harvesting sparks for project Nemesis. Barricade helped inprison the Autobots in tubes for harvesting, though they later escaped. Barricade joined the crew of the Nemesis under Megatrons leadership. {{storylink|Earthrise Episode 2}} Barricade was charged with control over the Nemesis' weapons when the ship arrived at Nebulos Station, tracking the Ark. Megatron ordered Barricade not to fire, and instead opted to board the station to kill Prime himself. {{storylink|Earthrise Episode 3}} The Decepticon remained on the Nemesis while Megatron entered the station, and later, was ordered by Starscream to fire on the station and destroy it. Barricade protested, as Megatron was still on board, but Starscream claimed Megatron was dead, and gave him the order to fire. Barricade argued that such an action would blow up the space bridge, only to be flung aside by Starscream, who took matters into his own hands. As a result, Starscream opened a gateway to the Dead Universe. {{storylink|Earthrise Episode 4}}.

The blast caused by destroying the station knocked Barricade unconscious. However, he soon got his feet, in time to inform Megatron that The Ark was drawn into the rift. Megatron immediately ordered him to take the Nemesis in after it. Barricade obeyed, bringing the ship into the Dead Universe. However, the process rendered him inactive once more. {{storylink|Earthrise Episode 5}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:Barricade Earth Wars.jpg|left|thumb|250px|upright=1.75|"Never say die. Or rather, do! Yeee-hah!"]]
Barricade arrived at the cinema in response before Optimus and Megatron could exchange blows. Roaring into transformation, he taunted Drift saying if he felt lucky bringing knives to a shootout, and this fight will be his fade to black. He also called him "granolabot". {{storylink| Transformers: Earth Wars| Direct the Dialogue week 2}}

Barricade was waiting restlessly in the Decepticon base when Shockwave summoned him to the Space Bridge Hub for a dangerous secret mission. Starscream wished him luck, which Onslaught explained that he meant he expected him to fail. Barricade replied that those that underestimate him will end up as roadkill.

A bot with a reckless full-tilt approach is who Shockwave needed to send through the multiverse to find new recruits. Taking steps to ensure that Barricade fails, Starscream sent [[Hun-Gurrr (G1)#Transformers: Earth Wars|Hun-Gurrr]] after him. {{storylink| Transformers: Earth Wars/Events|Event Horizon}}

Both [[Drift (G1)#Transformers: Earth Wars|Drift]] and Barricade arrive in an [[Live-action film series|alternate universe with ceaseless fighting]], and Barricade immediately fell in love with it. When Barricade confronted Drift, he gave fighting talk before engaging him head-on. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars/Events|Outlaws}}

Barricade considered sticking around and partying after tagging someone with his cross-dimensional beacon. But he suddenly felt an inferiority complex when the warzone's gigantic military ordnance started aiming and shooting at him and Drift. He managed to bag a [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]], but nothing happened. Just then Barricade was tackled by Hun-Gurrr, and he activated his dimensional jump key and transported them both to another universe. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars/Events|Critical Mass}}

In [[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|a new, garish universe]], Barricade deduced Hun-Gurrr's true intentions and subsequently convinced Hun-Gurrr to team up. Dismissing the current universe due to its colors giving him a headache, Barricade and Hun-Gurrr departed once more. Arriving in [[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|another universe]], the duo witnessed [[Megatron (Armada)|the local Megatron]] and concluded that they had found an ideal candidate. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars/Events|Worlds Collide}}

*'''Class''': Warrior
*'''Lowest Star Rating''' 2 star
*'''Weapons:''' Barricade leaps on a target and then punches and kicks it.
*'''Ability: Essence Theft:''' Barricade rushes at a target for a draining strike, and heals him for double the amount of damage inflicted.
**'''Cost:''' 4 ability points +2 for reuses.

[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:barricade Barricade at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]

==Toys==
===''Generations''===
====''War for Cybertron: Siege''====
[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-S-Deluxe-Barricade.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Bad biscuits make the baker broke, bro.]]
* '''Barricade''' (Deluxe Class, [[2019]])
** ''ID number'': '''WFC-S41'''
** ''Japanese ID number'': '''SG-34'''
** ''Japanese release date'': '''[[October 26]], 2019'''
** ''Accessories'': Left & right "HF Siren-Blast Punisher Cannons", light bar

:Part of the fourth wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Deluxe Class figures, Barricade is a new-head [[retool]] of [[Prowl (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Prowl]], transforming into a Cybertronian police car. He has multiple [[5 mm post]] holes to accommodate [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]] accessories and parts. He also features multiple hardpoints to accommodate "Fire Blasts" from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions. His two "HF Siren-Blast Punisher Cannons" can be mounted on these points, or the slots on his hood/shoulders, as well as combine into a larger double-barreled blaster. He also includes a light bar that can be mounted on his roof or wherever else you care to. The bar has an indent in its top that, despite being rectangular, still fits 5 mm posts very well.

: Initial stock renders depict his forearms and upper waist being painted black, but as those parts were molded with [[unpaintable plastic]], the final product obviously does not have that deco. TakaraTomy stock photography featured Barricade with "To punish and enslave" in [[Alphabet#Autobot_script|Autobot script]] under "Police", but was removed from the final product.

: Barricade's instructions do not mention the light bar accessory.

: Barricade is the only one of the figures using this mold and its retools to have any 'battle damage' paint; his is limited to his front fenders. His car doors read "Police" in Autobot script, identical to his moldmate Prowl.

: He was redecoed into ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Smokescreen]]; his robot mode was based on [[Guido Guidi]]'s [https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/80-Retro-style-G1-Barricade-black-version-280192563 Generation 1 Smokescreen-styled iteration of the the live-action film character], as Hasbro brought Guidi on for the ''Siege'' design process.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Guido_Guidi/status/1102605582912180226 Tweet by @Guido_Guidi, 4 March 2019]</ref> The original version of the mold was also used to make [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Bluestreak]].

: According to Smokescreen's [[Hasbro Pulse]] page, Barricade is a [[Praxus|Praxien]] character to add to the "Praxus-native collection", along with the aforementioned Smokescreen and Prowl.
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====''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''====
[[File:TF-WFC-GOC-Dominus-Criminal-Pursuit-Barricade.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|<s>LadiesMan217</s> Counterpunch acting kinda ''sus''.]]
*'''Dominus Criminal Pursuit''' (Galactic Odyssey Collection, 2020)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''ER EX-25'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[May 20]], [[2021]]'''

:Released as part of the "Dominus Criminal Pursuit" 2-pack, this Barricade is a redeco of [[Smokescreen_(G1)/toys#War_for_Cybertron:_Earthrise|Smokescreen]] with [[Prowl_(G1)/toys#War_for_Cybertron:_Earthrise|Prowl's]] lightbar. Transforming into a car none-too-dissimilar from a Datsun, Barricade shares much of his transformation scheme engineering with his ''Siege'' mold, but uses completely new parts. Barricade comes with a single blaster and two shoulder cannon accessories.

:Barricade was paired in a set with [[Punch (G1)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Punch/Counterpunch]].

:This two-pack was released as an [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] exclusive in the United States but was available at general retail in Hasbro's Asian markets such as Singapore. In Japan, the two-pack was released as a [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive.

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==Merchandise==
===Transformers Trading Card Game===
[[File:W4SergeantBarricade.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Sergeant Barricade, Infantry-Enforcer''' (2019)
**'''Wave 4: War for Cybertron: Siege II'''
**''Rarity: '''''CT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T42/T52'''
**''Stars: ''7

:Sergeant Barricade, Infantry-Enforcer is one of 52 character cards released in Wave 4 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], War for Cybertron: Siege II.

:The card's artwork is based on the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Barricade toy, with the Bot Mode art being reused from the toy's packaging art, and with original Alt Mode artwork (lines by [[Sara Pitre-Durocher]] and colors by [[María Ana Paolo]]).
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==Notes==
[[File:Quidd-evergreen-Barricade-robot-mode.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.3|]]
*Barricade's [[evergreen]] design, used as the basis for his ''Earth Wars'' appearance, is based on [[Barricade (Movie)|movie series Barricade]]'s design from ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|Transformers: The Last Knight]]''. Also, he has a little cap (like [[Barricade (Animated)|another Barricade]]), which is ''adorable''.
*The [[2005 IDW continuity|2005-2018 IDW comics]] version of Barricade uses the design of [[Barricade (WFC)#Games|''War for Cybertron'' Barricade]]... who, while partially based on the movie Decepticon, ''also'' draws heavily on the Generation 1 [[Barricade (G1)|Decepticon Micromaster]]. Which page the IDW Decepticon belongs on is iffy, but this wiki has decided that the police function wins out to go on this separate page.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Barricade''' (バリケード ''Barikēdo'')

==See also==
{{OtherVersions
|charname=Barricade
|disambig=Barricade (disambiguation)
|body=
*[[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]], the ruthless [[Decepticon]] cop-bot from the [[live-action film series]].
*[[Barricade (Animated)|Barricade]], the [[Maccadam's Old Oil House|Maccadam's]] menu headshot from ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]].''
*[[Barricade (WFC)|Barricade]], the Decepticon dirty cop from the [[Aligned continuity family]].}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Decepticons]]
[[Category:IDW (2019) Decepticons]]
[[Category:Law enforcement]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise Decepticons]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege Decepticons]]

Barricade (IDW)

2021-01-05T17:23:47Z

Umbreon67: /* War for Cybertron Trilogy cartoon */

{{factions|decepticon|ascenticon}}
{{disambig3.5|the police officer|the racecar|Barricade (G1)|Barricade}}
:''Barricade is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[2005 IDW continuity|2005 IDW portion]] the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:Evergreen-Barricade-music-video.jpg|thumb|270px|''If you drive too fast he'll eat your face'' 
''Pass him on the left he'll eat your face'' 
''And if you talk back he will eat what's left of your face'']]

'''Barricade''' is a police officer. Though aggressive, violent, unpleasant, and probably ''thoroughly'' corrupt, he does have a certain sense of honor and pride in his role as a peacekeeper... though he interprets that job description rather loosely.

{{TOCclear}}

==Fiction==
===2005 IDW continuity===
{{note|The Barricade who appears in Phase 2 of the [[2005 IDW continuity]] is a composite of the police car Barricade and the [[Barricade (G1)|Micromaster Barricade]].}}

[[File:ForeverIsALongTimeComing-Barricade.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.3|#ADAB]]
Barricade was a Decepticon police officer who settled on [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]]'s post-war Cybertron to rebuild a peaceful society, though unlike others he refused to join the [[NAIL|neutrals]] out of faith in the true Decepticon cause—equality. {{storylink|The Killing Jar (issue)|The Killing Jar}} Despite this, he wasn't above 'collecting' pre-war [[shanix]] on the side. {{storylink|The Transformers: Redemption|Redemption}}

He participated in the investigation of the murders of [[Wilder (Masterforce)|Wilder]], [[Brisko]], and [[Treadshot (IDW)|Treadshot]], stressing that the victims were ''Cybertronians'' and not just some "'Cons", though Starscream thought it unimportant and advised him to take it easy with the investigation. {{storylink|City of Steel (issue)|City of Steel}} After three more Decepticons were found dead, Barricade recognized one of the victims as [[Stratotronic]], leading the investigation onward to [[Gutcruncher (G1)|Gutcruncher]]. {{storylink|Fight or Flee (issue)|Fight or Flee}} Following the fiery death of Gutcruncher and even more Decepticons, Barricade joined [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]], [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]] and the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] in apprehending the primary suspects, the [[Firecon]]s. {{storylink|Quest for Fire}}

[[File:Redemption BarricadeSwiftShanix.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.5|"I don't get it, Barry. You're a millionaire, and you've got all the babes you want! Why aren't you living it up in your palace in Europe?"{{-}} "Well...let's just say I...hate crime."]]
The Firecons were proven innocent and Barricade went on to help investigate a ''fourth'' murder scene. This time, Starscream ordered him to gather a crew and raze buildings in the Decepticon ghetto in hopes of getting someone to squeal, but he rejected the order, refusing to turn on his fellow Decepticons, an act that earned him praise from [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]]. {{storylink|The Killing Jar (issue)|The Killing Jar}} Barricade then helped Prime with his plan to lure out the killer by using the Dinobots as bait, dropping the Autobot team through a trap door to keep them out of danger. {{storylink|Forever Is a Long Time Coming (issue)|Forever Is a Long Time Coming}}

Following Cybertron's newfound alliance with [[Caminus (planet)|Caminus]], Barricade got into a relationship with the Camien [[Swift (G1)|Swift]], and together with [[Strafe (IDW)|Strafe]] they made plans to transport a truckload of Camien [[spark]]s to [[Alyon]] where they could grow. Not wanting bigshots like Starscream or Optimus Prime to learn of their plan, Barricade instead approached [[Slag (G1)|Slug]], whom he'd recently arrested, and offered him pay in exchange for aid from the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]]. He didn't trust Slug enough to tell him what the mission was for and thus the Dinobots, who assumed he was entirely corrupt after learning where their pay would be coming from, planned to snitch on him to the [[Badgeless]]; he'd likely die and they'd get a briefcase of dirty [[Shanix]] anyway! (Slug changed that plan after learning what the ''real'' cause was)

[[File:Redemption BarricadeCarMode.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.5|Not a fan of hickeys, we suppose.]]
The journey was long and hazardous, the travelers being menaced by Badgeless, [[Sweep (G1)|Sweeps]], and mutated [[turbofox]]es, but Slug always urged the others to keep moving, eventually causing Barricade to realize he knew what the secret shipment really was. Moved by Slug's unexpected compassion, he promised to carry on... only to be cut down by [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]], who sought to destroy the sparks. As he lay bisected, he apologized to Swift for his failure before Bludgeon ignited the truck's fuel, destroying both Barricade and the sparks.

To everyone's surprise, Alyon already ''had'' a field of sparks forming naturally and by inadvertently bringing everyone over to stop Bludgeon desecrating it, Barricade had succeeded. Slug was pretty sure Barricade would have been glad to die for that. Afterwards, Slug told Swift that when the Badgeless came back, she should tell them that they'd kidnapped her and Barricade and that the cop had "died protecting Cybertron". {{storylink|The Transformers: Redemption|Redemption}}

Swift would later join the Decepticons on the strength of Barricade's rose-tinted explanations of the cause. {{storylink|New Worlds Order}} This would not last however, as she soon learned Barricade's attitude was far from the norm for a modern Decepticon. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 6: Unforgivable}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[The World In Your Eyes Part Four|''Transformers'' #4]]}}
[[File:TheCracksBeneathYourFeetPart3 BarricadeBee.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.0|It's [[2007]] all over again.]]
Barricade was a member of Cybertron's [[Security Operations]]; in the days that followed [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]]'s murder, Barricade and [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] were tasked with tracking possible members of [[The Rise]]. {{storylink|The World In Your Eyes Part Three}} Barricade resented being called away from this task to provide additional security at a forging ceremony at the [[Pyramid (Cybertron)|Pyramid]] in [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], and encountered [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] breaking up a scuffle. When Bumblebee's ward [[Rubble]] offered his assistance in regards to the Brainstorm investigation, an irritated Prowl told the two to leave. Barricade demeaned them after they departed, but Prowl told his colleague to cut the pair some slack. {{storylink|The World In Your Eyes Part Four}}

Prowl, however, was not aware that Barricade himself had ties to the controversial [[Decepticon|Ascenticon]] faction. When Prowl and his subordinates began combing the Iaconian underworld for news regarding a [[Voin]] who had, apparently witnessed Brainstorm's murder and possessed incriminating information on Brainstorm's killer, it was Barricade who first learned of the Voin's whereabouts from the black market dealer [[Headlock (G1)|Headlock]]. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Three}} In short order, Barricade passed this knowledge along to the Ascenticon [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], who, in turn, got in touch with [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], clandestine leader of [[The Rise]], to eliminate this loose end. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Five}} However, the operation quickly went south, as Shockwave's hitman, the notoriously unstable [[Quake (G1)|Quake]], not only killed the Voin, but also Rubble. {{storylink|The World In Your Eyes Part Five}} Realizing that he would soon be found out, Barricade abandoned Security Operations in favor of a new life in the [[Ascenticon Guard]]. The undercover Bumblebee was shocked to see him being recruited with none of the troubles he had gone through to get in. Barricade shrugged this off as simply having more desirable qualities to the Guard than Bumblebee did. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Three}} When Prowl figured out that Barricade had double-crossed him, the Ascenticon Guard and Security Operations engaged in a standoff outside of Ascenticon Headquarters—a standoff that lasted until Shockwave was able to orchestrate a phony "attack" that ended with Barricade being "kidnapped" by [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] and safely extricated. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Five}}

When reporting in to [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Orion Pax]] and [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]], Bumblebee learned that Barricade was partially responsible for Rubble's murder, infuriating him. After Barricade had relocated to one of The Rise's secret bunkers, [[Flamewar (G1)|Flamewar]] played a prank on him by directing him to the wrong personal quarters. He ended up entering [[Shadow Striker (G1)|Shadow Striker]]'s room and was promptly and forcefully ejected by her, much to Flamewar's amusement. {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part Three}}
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Alexander Dilallo]] (English), [[Hinata Tadoroko]] (Japanese)|[[Michael Aragones]] (French), [[Mario Klischies]] (German), [[Mauro Horta]] (Portuguese), [[Gerardo García]] (Latin-American Spanish)}}
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Siege episode 2}} {{storylink|Siege episode 3}} {{storylink|Siege episode 4}} Barricade joined the Decepticon assault on the Ark. Later, when Megatron learned that Optimus Prime had the Allspark, he set out after him, ordering Barricade to join him. Barricade was then part of the assault team Megatron assembled to stop Optimus Prime and Hound from delivering the Allspark, though both Autobots vesper the blockade. {{storylink|Siege episode 6}}}}

Barricade was later present at the arena where Shockwave had been harvesting sparks for project Nemesis. Barricade helped inprison the Autobots in tubes for harvesting, though they later escaped. Barricade joined the crew of the Nemesis under Megatrons leadership. {{storylink|Earthrise Episode 2}} Barricade was charged with control over the Nemesis' weapons when the ship arrived at Nebulos Station, tracking the Ark. Megatron ordered Barricade not to fire, and instead opted to board the station to kill Prime himself. {{storylink|Earthrise Episode 3}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:Barricade Earth Wars.jpg|left|thumb|250px|upright=1.75|"Never say die. Or rather, do! Yeee-hah!"]]
Barricade arrived at the cinema in response before Optimus and Megatron could exchange blows. Roaring into transformation, he taunted Drift saying if he felt lucky bringing knives to a shootout, and this fight will be his fade to black. He also called him "granolabot". {{storylink| Transformers: Earth Wars| Direct the Dialogue week 2}}

Barricade was waiting restlessly in the Decepticon base when Shockwave summoned him to the Space Bridge Hub for a dangerous secret mission. Starscream wished him luck, which Onslaught explained that he meant he expected him to fail. Barricade replied that those that underestimate him will end up as roadkill.

A bot with a reckless full-tilt approach is who Shockwave needed to send through the multiverse to find new recruits. Taking steps to ensure that Barricade fails, Starscream sent [[Hun-Gurrr (G1)#Transformers: Earth Wars|Hun-Gurrr]] after him. {{storylink| Transformers: Earth Wars/Events|Event Horizon}}

Both [[Drift (G1)#Transformers: Earth Wars|Drift]] and Barricade arrive in an [[Live-action film series|alternate universe with ceaseless fighting]], and Barricade immediately fell in love with it. When Barricade confronted Drift, he gave fighting talk before engaging him head-on. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars/Events|Outlaws}}

Barricade considered sticking around and partying after tagging someone with his cross-dimensional beacon. But he suddenly felt an inferiority complex when the warzone's gigantic military ordnance started aiming and shooting at him and Drift. He managed to bag a [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]], but nothing happened. Just then Barricade was tackled by Hun-Gurrr, and he activated his dimensional jump key and transported them both to another universe. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars/Events|Critical Mass}}

In [[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|a new, garish universe]], Barricade deduced Hun-Gurrr's true intentions and subsequently convinced Hun-Gurrr to team up. Dismissing the current universe due to its colors giving him a headache, Barricade and Hun-Gurrr departed once more. Arriving in [[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|another universe]], the duo witnessed [[Megatron (Armada)|the local Megatron]] and concluded that they had found an ideal candidate. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars/Events|Worlds Collide}}

*'''Class''': Warrior
*'''Lowest Star Rating''' 2 star
*'''Weapons:''' Barricade leaps on a target and then punches and kicks it.
*'''Ability: Essence Theft:''' Barricade rushes at a target for a draining strike, and heals him for double the amount of damage inflicted.
**'''Cost:''' 4 ability points +2 for reuses.

[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:barricade Barricade at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]

==Toys==
===''Generations''===
====''War for Cybertron: Siege''====
[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-S-Deluxe-Barricade.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Bad biscuits make the baker broke, bro.]]
* '''Barricade''' (Deluxe Class, [[2019]])
** ''ID number'': '''WFC-S41'''
** ''Japanese ID number'': '''SG-34'''
** ''Japanese release date'': '''[[October 26]], 2019'''
** ''Accessories'': Left & right "HF Siren-Blast Punisher Cannons", light bar

:Part of the fourth wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Deluxe Class figures, Barricade is a new-head [[retool]] of [[Prowl (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Prowl]], transforming into a Cybertronian police car. He has multiple [[5 mm post]] holes to accommodate [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]] accessories and parts. He also features multiple hardpoints to accommodate "Fire Blasts" from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions. His two "HF Siren-Blast Punisher Cannons" can be mounted on these points, or the slots on his hood/shoulders, as well as combine into a larger double-barreled blaster. He also includes a light bar that can be mounted on his roof or wherever else you care to. The bar has an indent in its top that, despite being rectangular, still fits 5 mm posts very well.

: Initial stock renders depict his forearms and upper waist being painted black, but as those parts were molded with [[unpaintable plastic]], the final product obviously does not have that deco. TakaraTomy stock photography featured Barricade with "To punish and enslave" in [[Alphabet#Autobot_script|Autobot script]] under "Police", but was removed from the final product.

: Barricade's instructions do not mention the light bar accessory.

: Barricade is the only one of the figures using this mold and its retools to have any 'battle damage' paint; his is limited to his front fenders. His car doors read "Police" in Autobot script, identical to his moldmate Prowl.

: He was redecoed into ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Smokescreen]]; his robot mode was based on [[Guido Guidi]]'s [https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/80-Retro-style-G1-Barricade-black-version-280192563 Generation 1 Smokescreen-styled iteration of the the live-action film character], as Hasbro brought Guidi on for the ''Siege'' design process.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Guido_Guidi/status/1102605582912180226 Tweet by @Guido_Guidi, 4 March 2019]</ref> The original version of the mold was also used to make [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Bluestreak]].

: According to Smokescreen's [[Hasbro Pulse]] page, Barricade is a [[Praxus|Praxien]] character to add to the "Praxus-native collection", along with the aforementioned Smokescreen and Prowl.
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====''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''====
[[File:TF-WFC-GOC-Dominus-Criminal-Pursuit-Barricade.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|<s>LadiesMan217</s> Counterpunch acting kinda ''sus''.]]
*'''Dominus Criminal Pursuit''' (Galactic Odyssey Collection, 2020)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''ER EX-25'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[May 20]], [[2021]]'''

:Released as part of the "Dominus Criminal Pursuit" 2-pack, this Barricade is a redeco of [[Smokescreen_(G1)/toys#War_for_Cybertron:_Earthrise|Smokescreen]] with [[Prowl_(G1)/toys#War_for_Cybertron:_Earthrise|Prowl's]] lightbar. Transforming into a car none-too-dissimilar from a Datsun, Barricade shares much of his transformation scheme engineering with his ''Siege'' mold, but uses completely new parts. Barricade comes with a single blaster and two shoulder cannon accessories.

:Barricade was paired in a set with [[Punch (G1)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Punch/Counterpunch]].

:This two-pack was released as an [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] exclusive in the United States but was available at general retail in Hasbro's Asian markets such as Singapore. In Japan, the two-pack was released as a [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive.

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==Merchandise==
===Transformers Trading Card Game===
[[File:W4SergeantBarricade.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Sergeant Barricade, Infantry-Enforcer''' (2019)
**'''Wave 4: War for Cybertron: Siege II'''
**''Rarity: '''''CT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T42/T52'''
**''Stars: ''7

:Sergeant Barricade, Infantry-Enforcer is one of 52 character cards released in Wave 4 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], War for Cybertron: Siege II.

:The card's artwork is based on the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Barricade toy, with the Bot Mode art being reused from the toy's packaging art, and with original Alt Mode artwork (lines by [[Sara Pitre-Durocher]] and colors by [[María Ana Paolo]]).
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==Notes==
[[File:Quidd-evergreen-Barricade-robot-mode.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.3|]]
*Barricade's [[evergreen]] design, used as the basis for his ''Earth Wars'' appearance, is based on [[Barricade (Movie)|movie series Barricade]]'s design from ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|Transformers: The Last Knight]]''. Also, he has a little cap (like [[Barricade (Animated)|another Barricade]]), which is ''adorable''.
*The [[2005 IDW continuity|2005-2018 IDW comics]] version of Barricade uses the design of [[Barricade (WFC)#Games|''War for Cybertron'' Barricade]]... who, while partially based on the movie Decepticon, ''also'' draws heavily on the Generation 1 [[Barricade (G1)|Decepticon Micromaster]]. Which page the IDW Decepticon belongs on is iffy, but this wiki has decided that the police function wins out to go on this separate page.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Barricade''' (バリケード ''Barikēdo'')

==See also==
{{OtherVersions
|charname=Barricade
|disambig=Barricade (disambiguation)
|body=
*[[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]], the ruthless [[Decepticon]] cop-bot from the [[live-action film series]].
*[[Barricade (Animated)|Barricade]], the [[Maccadam's Old Oil House|Maccadam's]] menu headshot from ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]].''
*[[Barricade (WFC)|Barricade]], the Decepticon dirty cop from the [[Aligned continuity family]].}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Decepticons]]
[[Category:IDW (2019) Decepticons]]
[[Category:Law enforcement]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise Decepticons]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege Decepticons]]

Barricade (IDW)

2021-01-05T17:21:09Z

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:''Barricade is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[2005 IDW continuity|2005 IDW portion]] the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:Evergreen-Barricade-music-video.jpg|thumb|270px|''If you drive too fast he'll eat your face'' 
''Pass him on the left he'll eat your face'' 
''And if you talk back he will eat what's left of your face'']]

'''Barricade''' is a police officer. Though aggressive, violent, unpleasant, and probably ''thoroughly'' corrupt, he does have a certain sense of honor and pride in his role as a peacekeeper... though he interprets that job description rather loosely.

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==Fiction==
===2005 IDW continuity===
{{note|The Barricade who appears in Phase 2 of the [[2005 IDW continuity]] is a composite of the police car Barricade and the [[Barricade (G1)|Micromaster Barricade]].}}

[[File:ForeverIsALongTimeComing-Barricade.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.3|#ADAB]]
Barricade was a Decepticon police officer who settled on [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]]'s post-war Cybertron to rebuild a peaceful society, though unlike others he refused to join the [[NAIL|neutrals]] out of faith in the true Decepticon cause—equality. {{storylink|The Killing Jar (issue)|The Killing Jar}} Despite this, he wasn't above 'collecting' pre-war [[shanix]] on the side. {{storylink|The Transformers: Redemption|Redemption}}

He participated in the investigation of the murders of [[Wilder (Masterforce)|Wilder]], [[Brisko]], and [[Treadshot (IDW)|Treadshot]], stressing that the victims were ''Cybertronians'' and not just some "'Cons", though Starscream thought it unimportant and advised him to take it easy with the investigation. {{storylink|City of Steel (issue)|City of Steel}} After three more Decepticons were found dead, Barricade recognized one of the victims as [[Stratotronic]], leading the investigation onward to [[Gutcruncher (G1)|Gutcruncher]]. {{storylink|Fight or Flee (issue)|Fight or Flee}} Following the fiery death of Gutcruncher and even more Decepticons, Barricade joined [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]], [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]] and the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] in apprehending the primary suspects, the [[Firecon]]s. {{storylink|Quest for Fire}}

[[File:Redemption BarricadeSwiftShanix.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.5|"I don't get it, Barry. You're a millionaire, and you've got all the babes you want! Why aren't you living it up in your palace in Europe?"{{-}} "Well...let's just say I...hate crime."]]
The Firecons were proven innocent and Barricade went on to help investigate a ''fourth'' murder scene. This time, Starscream ordered him to gather a crew and raze buildings in the Decepticon ghetto in hopes of getting someone to squeal, but he rejected the order, refusing to turn on his fellow Decepticons, an act that earned him praise from [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]]. {{storylink|The Killing Jar (issue)|The Killing Jar}} Barricade then helped Prime with his plan to lure out the killer by using the Dinobots as bait, dropping the Autobot team through a trap door to keep them out of danger. {{storylink|Forever Is a Long Time Coming (issue)|Forever Is a Long Time Coming}}

Following Cybertron's newfound alliance with [[Caminus (planet)|Caminus]], Barricade got into a relationship with the Camien [[Swift (G1)|Swift]], and together with [[Strafe (IDW)|Strafe]] they made plans to transport a truckload of Camien [[spark]]s to [[Alyon]] where they could grow. Not wanting bigshots like Starscream or Optimus Prime to learn of their plan, Barricade instead approached [[Slag (G1)|Slug]], whom he'd recently arrested, and offered him pay in exchange for aid from the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]]. He didn't trust Slug enough to tell him what the mission was for and thus the Dinobots, who assumed he was entirely corrupt after learning where their pay would be coming from, planned to snitch on him to the [[Badgeless]]; he'd likely die and they'd get a briefcase of dirty [[Shanix]] anyway! (Slug changed that plan after learning what the ''real'' cause was)

[[File:Redemption BarricadeCarMode.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.5|Not a fan of hickeys, we suppose.]]
The journey was long and hazardous, the travelers being menaced by Badgeless, [[Sweep (G1)|Sweeps]], and mutated [[turbofox]]es, but Slug always urged the others to keep moving, eventually causing Barricade to realize he knew what the secret shipment really was. Moved by Slug's unexpected compassion, he promised to carry on... only to be cut down by [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]], who sought to destroy the sparks. As he lay bisected, he apologized to Swift for his failure before Bludgeon ignited the truck's fuel, destroying both Barricade and the sparks.

To everyone's surprise, Alyon already ''had'' a field of sparks forming naturally and by inadvertently bringing everyone over to stop Bludgeon desecrating it, Barricade had succeeded. Slug was pretty sure Barricade would have been glad to die for that. Afterwards, Slug told Swift that when the Badgeless came back, she should tell them that they'd kidnapped her and Barricade and that the cop had "died protecting Cybertron". {{storylink|The Transformers: Redemption|Redemption}}

Swift would later join the Decepticons on the strength of Barricade's rose-tinted explanations of the cause. {{storylink|New Worlds Order}} This would not last however, as she soon learned Barricade's attitude was far from the norm for a modern Decepticon. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 6: Unforgivable}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[The World In Your Eyes Part Four|''Transformers'' #4]]}}
[[File:TheCracksBeneathYourFeetPart3 BarricadeBee.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.0|It's [[2007]] all over again.]]
Barricade was a member of Cybertron's [[Security Operations]]; in the days that followed [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]]'s murder, Barricade and [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] were tasked with tracking possible members of [[The Rise]]. {{storylink|The World In Your Eyes Part Three}} Barricade resented being called away from this task to provide additional security at a forging ceremony at the [[Pyramid (Cybertron)|Pyramid]] in [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], and encountered [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] breaking up a scuffle. When Bumblebee's ward [[Rubble]] offered his assistance in regards to the Brainstorm investigation, an irritated Prowl told the two to leave. Barricade demeaned them after they departed, but Prowl told his colleague to cut the pair some slack. {{storylink|The World In Your Eyes Part Four}}

Prowl, however, was not aware that Barricade himself had ties to the controversial [[Decepticon|Ascenticon]] faction. When Prowl and his subordinates began combing the Iaconian underworld for news regarding a [[Voin]] who had, apparently witnessed Brainstorm's murder and possessed incriminating information on Brainstorm's killer, it was Barricade who first learned of the Voin's whereabouts from the black market dealer [[Headlock (G1)|Headlock]]. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Three}} In short order, Barricade passed this knowledge along to the Ascenticon [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], who, in turn, got in touch with [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], clandestine leader of [[The Rise]], to eliminate this loose end. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Five}} However, the operation quickly went south, as Shockwave's hitman, the notoriously unstable [[Quake (G1)|Quake]], not only killed the Voin, but also Rubble. {{storylink|The World In Your Eyes Part Five}} Realizing that he would soon be found out, Barricade abandoned Security Operations in favor of a new life in the [[Ascenticon Guard]]. The undercover Bumblebee was shocked to see him being recruited with none of the troubles he had gone through to get in. Barricade shrugged this off as simply having more desirable qualities to the Guard than Bumblebee did. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Three}} When Prowl figured out that Barricade had double-crossed him, the Ascenticon Guard and Security Operations engaged in a standoff outside of Ascenticon Headquarters—a standoff that lasted until Shockwave was able to orchestrate a phony "attack" that ended with Barricade being "kidnapped" by [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] and safely extricated. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Five}}

When reporting in to [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Orion Pax]] and [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]], Bumblebee learned that Barricade was partially responsible for Rubble's murder, infuriating him. After Barricade had relocated to one of The Rise's secret bunkers, [[Flamewar (G1)|Flamewar]] played a prank on him by directing him to the wrong personal quarters. He ended up entering [[Shadow Striker (G1)|Shadow Striker]]'s room and was promptly and forcefully ejected by her, much to Flamewar's amusement. {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part Three}}
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Alexander Dilallo]] (English), [[Hinata Tadoroko]] (Japanese)|[[Michael Aragones]] (French), [[Mario Klischies]] (German), [[Mauro Horta]] (Portuguese), [[Gerardo García]] (Latin-American Spanish)}}
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Siege episode 2}} {{storylink|Siege episode 3}} {{storylink|Siege episode 4}} Barricade joined the Decepticon assault on the Ark. Later, when Megatron learned that Optimus Prime had the Allspark, he set out after him, ordering Barricade to join him. Barricade was then part of the assault team Megatron assembled to stop Optimus Prime and Hound from delivering the Allspark, though both Autobots vesper the blockade. {{storylink|Siege episode 6}}}}

Barricade was later present at the arena where Shockwave had been harvesting sparks for project Nemesis. Barricade helped inprison the Autobots in tubes for harvesting, though they later escaped. Barricade joined the crew of the Nemesis under Megatrons leadership. {{storylink|Earthrise Episode 2}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:Barricade Earth Wars.jpg|left|thumb|250px|upright=1.75|"Never say die. Or rather, do! Yeee-hah!"]]
Barricade arrived at the cinema in response before Optimus and Megatron could exchange blows. Roaring into transformation, he taunted Drift saying if he felt lucky bringing knives to a shootout, and this fight will be his fade to black. He also called him "granolabot". {{storylink| Transformers: Earth Wars| Direct the Dialogue week 2}}

Barricade was waiting restlessly in the Decepticon base when Shockwave summoned him to the Space Bridge Hub for a dangerous secret mission. Starscream wished him luck, which Onslaught explained that he meant he expected him to fail. Barricade replied that those that underestimate him will end up as roadkill.

A bot with a reckless full-tilt approach is who Shockwave needed to send through the multiverse to find new recruits. Taking steps to ensure that Barricade fails, Starscream sent [[Hun-Gurrr (G1)#Transformers: Earth Wars|Hun-Gurrr]] after him. {{storylink| Transformers: Earth Wars/Events|Event Horizon}}

Both [[Drift (G1)#Transformers: Earth Wars|Drift]] and Barricade arrive in an [[Live-action film series|alternate universe with ceaseless fighting]], and Barricade immediately fell in love with it. When Barricade confronted Drift, he gave fighting talk before engaging him head-on. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars/Events|Outlaws}}

Barricade considered sticking around and partying after tagging someone with his cross-dimensional beacon. But he suddenly felt an inferiority complex when the warzone's gigantic military ordnance started aiming and shooting at him and Drift. He managed to bag a [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]], but nothing happened. Just then Barricade was tackled by Hun-Gurrr, and he activated his dimensional jump key and transported them both to another universe. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars/Events|Critical Mass}}

In [[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|a new, garish universe]], Barricade deduced Hun-Gurrr's true intentions and subsequently convinced Hun-Gurrr to team up. Dismissing the current universe due to its colors giving him a headache, Barricade and Hun-Gurrr departed once more. Arriving in [[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|another universe]], the duo witnessed [[Megatron (Armada)|the local Megatron]] and concluded that they had found an ideal candidate. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars/Events|Worlds Collide}}

*'''Class''': Warrior
*'''Lowest Star Rating''' 2 star
*'''Weapons:''' Barricade leaps on a target and then punches and kicks it.
*'''Ability: Essence Theft:''' Barricade rushes at a target for a draining strike, and heals him for double the amount of damage inflicted.
**'''Cost:''' 4 ability points +2 for reuses.

[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:barricade Barricade at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]

==Toys==
===''Generations''===
====''War for Cybertron: Siege''====
[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-S-Deluxe-Barricade.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Bad biscuits make the baker broke, bro.]]
* '''Barricade''' (Deluxe Class, [[2019]])
** ''ID number'': '''WFC-S41'''
** ''Japanese ID number'': '''SG-34'''
** ''Japanese release date'': '''[[October 26]], 2019'''
** ''Accessories'': Left & right "HF Siren-Blast Punisher Cannons", light bar

:Part of the fourth wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Deluxe Class figures, Barricade is a new-head [[retool]] of [[Prowl (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Prowl]], transforming into a Cybertronian police car. He has multiple [[5 mm post]] holes to accommodate [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]] accessories and parts. He also features multiple hardpoints to accommodate "Fire Blasts" from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions. His two "HF Siren-Blast Punisher Cannons" can be mounted on these points, or the slots on his hood/shoulders, as well as combine into a larger double-barreled blaster. He also includes a light bar that can be mounted on his roof or wherever else you care to. The bar has an indent in its top that, despite being rectangular, still fits 5 mm posts very well.

: Initial stock renders depict his forearms and upper waist being painted black, but as those parts were molded with [[unpaintable plastic]], the final product obviously does not have that deco. TakaraTomy stock photography featured Barricade with "To punish and enslave" in [[Alphabet#Autobot_script|Autobot script]] under "Police", but was removed from the final product.

: Barricade's instructions do not mention the light bar accessory.

: Barricade is the only one of the figures using this mold and its retools to have any 'battle damage' paint; his is limited to his front fenders. His car doors read "Police" in Autobot script, identical to his moldmate Prowl.

: He was redecoed into ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Smokescreen]]; his robot mode was based on [[Guido Guidi]]'s [https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/80-Retro-style-G1-Barricade-black-version-280192563 Generation 1 Smokescreen-styled iteration of the the live-action film character], as Hasbro brought Guidi on for the ''Siege'' design process.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Guido_Guidi/status/1102605582912180226 Tweet by @Guido_Guidi, 4 March 2019]</ref> The original version of the mold was also used to make [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Bluestreak]].

: According to Smokescreen's [[Hasbro Pulse]] page, Barricade is a [[Praxus|Praxien]] character to add to the "Praxus-native collection", along with the aforementioned Smokescreen and Prowl.
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====''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''====
[[File:TF-WFC-GOC-Dominus-Criminal-Pursuit-Barricade.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|<s>LadiesMan217</s> Counterpunch acting kinda ''sus''.]]
*'''Dominus Criminal Pursuit''' (Galactic Odyssey Collection, 2020)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''ER EX-25'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[May 20]], [[2021]]'''

:Released as part of the "Dominus Criminal Pursuit" 2-pack, this Barricade is a redeco of [[Smokescreen_(G1)/toys#War_for_Cybertron:_Earthrise|Smokescreen]] with [[Prowl_(G1)/toys#War_for_Cybertron:_Earthrise|Prowl's]] lightbar. Transforming into a car none-too-dissimilar from a Datsun, Barricade shares much of his transformation scheme engineering with his ''Siege'' mold, but uses completely new parts. Barricade comes with a single blaster and two shoulder cannon accessories.

:Barricade was paired in a set with [[Punch (G1)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Punch/Counterpunch]].

:This two-pack was released as an [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] exclusive in the United States but was available at general retail in Hasbro's Asian markets such as Singapore. In Japan, the two-pack was released as a [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive.

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==Merchandise==
===Transformers Trading Card Game===
[[File:W4SergeantBarricade.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Sergeant Barricade, Infantry-Enforcer''' (2019)
**'''Wave 4: War for Cybertron: Siege II'''
**''Rarity: '''''CT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T42/T52'''
**''Stars: ''7

:Sergeant Barricade, Infantry-Enforcer is one of 52 character cards released in Wave 4 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], War for Cybertron: Siege II.

:The card's artwork is based on the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Barricade toy, with the Bot Mode art being reused from the toy's packaging art, and with original Alt Mode artwork (lines by [[Sara Pitre-Durocher]] and colors by [[María Ana Paolo]]).
{{-}}

==Notes==
[[File:Quidd-evergreen-Barricade-robot-mode.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.3|]]
*Barricade's [[evergreen]] design, used as the basis for his ''Earth Wars'' appearance, is based on [[Barricade (Movie)|movie series Barricade]]'s design from ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|Transformers: The Last Knight]]''. Also, he has a little cap (like [[Barricade (Animated)|another Barricade]]), which is ''adorable''.
*The [[2005 IDW continuity|2005-2018 IDW comics]] version of Barricade uses the design of [[Barricade (WFC)#Games|''War for Cybertron'' Barricade]]... who, while partially based on the movie Decepticon, ''also'' draws heavily on the Generation 1 [[Barricade (G1)|Decepticon Micromaster]]. Which page the IDW Decepticon belongs on is iffy, but this wiki has decided that the police function wins out to go on this separate page.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Barricade''' (バリケード ''Barikēdo'')

==See also==
{{OtherVersions
|charname=Barricade
|disambig=Barricade (disambiguation)
|body=
*[[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]], the ruthless [[Decepticon]] cop-bot from the [[live-action film series]].
*[[Barricade (Animated)|Barricade]], the [[Maccadam's Old Oil House|Maccadam's]] menu headshot from ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]].''
*[[Barricade (WFC)|Barricade]], the Decepticon dirty cop from the [[Aligned continuity family]].}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Decepticons]]
[[Category:IDW (2019) Decepticons]]
[[Category:Law enforcement]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise Decepticons]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege Decepticons]]

Ion Storm

2021-01-04T16:04:42Z

Umbreon67: /* War for Cybertron Trilogy cartoon */

{{faction|decepticon|{{factions/icons|custom=Shocksymb.jpg|cSize=40px|cLink=Cybertron Guard}}|ascenticon}}
:''Ion Storm is a [[Decepticon]] [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

[[File:G1 cartoon Ion Storm.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]

One of the formidable [[Rainmaker]]s, '''Ion Storm''' is an electrokinetic, able to personally generate [[Electromagnetic pulse|EMP]]s.<ref>[[Ask Vector Prime]] Facebook post, 13 July 2015</ref>

{{TOCclear}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
[[File:DivideandConquer RainmakersJetModes.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.3|]]
When a group of [[Autobot]]s (and [[Chip Chase]]) journeyed to [[Cybertron (planet)|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 to make things difficult for our heroes with some [[acid rain]].

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

====Ask Vector Prime====
The Rainmakers were among the deadliest subordinates of [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] on Cybertron and Earth in many [[universal stream]]s. [[Vector Prime]] considered himself fortunate to have never encountered an iteration of Ion Storm. Vector Prime noted, though, that in the case of [[Primax 509.28 Epsilon]], if Ion Storm tried to disable all electronics in an area, then Ion Storm's EMP would affect himself as well. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/13}}

====''Generations Selects Special Comic''====
In [[2050]], Ion Storm was one of the Decepticons supporting the [[Selector]] revolt at [[Neo Scramble City]]. {{storylink|Volcanicus comic 2}} When the Dinobots arrived, Ion 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 3}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
During the [[War of the Threefold Spark]], the Rainmakers were a military unit that included Ion Storm. When the [[Ascenticon Guard]] chose to swell their ranks in the modern era, Ion Storm reconnected with existing guardsman Acid Storm, a reunion that would be seen as foreboding to some. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: All Fall Down|All Fall Down}}

When the Ascenticons, now rebranded as the Decepticons, took over the [[Senate]] building, the Rainmakers attacked from above, Acid Storm using his power to shatter the ceiling and allowing the trio to make a dramatic entrance. Having supercharged his abilities, Ion Storm created a massive electromagnetic blast that prevented the Senators from escaping. The attack left him drained of energy, his comrades tending to him. Megatron imagined that he would make a recovery. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: We Have Deceived You|We Have Deceived You}}
{{--}}

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon===
[[File:SiegeEpisode6-Rainmakers.jpg|right|thumb|300px|No, the earlier blue guys weren't me!]]
Ion Storm was among the Seekers who showed up for Starscream's assault on the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]. {{storylink|Siege episode 6}} He later was among the seekers that bought the captured Autobot Resistance to Megatron. {{storylink|Earthrise Episode 1}}. Ion Storm remained on Cybertron under Shockwave's command, among others. Ion Storm was later a part of the team that used Shockwave's cloaking technology to once again capture the Autobots. While on their way to deliver the captives to Shockwave, Chromia, who had survived her wound, attacked them, picking them off from a distance, with Ion Storm being killed in the process. Elita-1s bombs soon went off, destroying the entire area. {{storylink|Earthrise Episode 6}}
{{--}}

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

Ion 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}}

{{-}}

==Toys==
===Generations===
[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-S-Rainmaker-3-pack-Ion-Storm.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|(TakaraTomy version pictured. Inset at bottom right is the [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|erroneous]] vehicular photo from Hasbro.)]]
*'''Seeker Acid Storm''' / '''Seeker Ion Storm''' / '''Seeker Nova Storm''' (Multi-pack, 2019)
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-S53'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SG-EX'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': '''[[March 27]], [[2021]]'''
**''Accessories:'' 6 "HPI [[Null-ray|Null-Ray]] Laser Launchers"
:''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' "Seeker Ion 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. Ion Storm includes two "HPI Null-Ray Laser Launchers", which can mount on the upper arms in robot mode or under the wings in jet mode. Noticeably, said jet mode has the robot legs sticking out from the undercarriage.

:Ion Storm comes in a three-pack with "[[Acid Storm (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Seeker Acid Storm]]" and "[[Nova Storm (G1)#Toys|Seeker Nova Storm]]", based on their cartoon appearance in "[[Divide and Conquer]]". All three feature battle damage and the smirkless head sculpt used by Starscream.

:Stock photos provided by Hasbro erroneously recycle the alt-mode shot of [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Thundercracker]].

:This set was made available at general retail in U.S. [[Target]] stores without prior announcement from Hasbro. Interestingly, not only was this set was not released in other Hasbro markets, but TakaraTomy scheduled it for release in Japan nearly two full years later. Further, despite brand unification, all three members received minor deco changes, most notably to have front-facing red wing edges for greater cartoon accuracy.
{{WFCSiegeStarscreamMold}}
{{-}}

==Merchandise==
===The Loyal Subjects===
[[File:TLSRainmakers.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Make it Rain. (Ion Storm is on the right)]]
* '''Rainmakers''' (2013)
**''Accessories:'' Pegged wings, blasters

:''[[The Loyal Subjects]]'' Ion Storm (though he had not received his name yet) is a 3-inch non-transforming vinyl figure designed by Les Schetkoe. He comes in the "Rainmakers" set alongside [[Acid Storm (G1)|Acid Storm]] and [[Nova Storm (G1)|Nova Storm]]. The set comes in a retro box and was released in a limited run of 500 pieces.
{{--}}

===Transformers Trading Card Game===
[[File:W3RaiderIonStorm.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Raider Ion Storm, Infantry-Rainmaker''' (2019)
**'''Wave 3: War for Cybertron: Siege I'''
**''Rarity: '''''CT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T30/T48'''
**''Stars: ''12

:Raider Ion Storm, Infantry-Rainmaker is one of forty-eight double-sided character cards available in Wave 3 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], War for Cybertron: Siege I.

:Raider Ion Storm, Infantry-Rainmaker features original artwork, with line-art by [[Dan Khanna]] and colors by [[Volta]].

{{-}}

==Notes==
[[File:Ion_Storm_AskVectorPrime.jpg|thumb|right|150px|]]
*Despite the many different designations thought up by fans, the blue Rainmaker went officially unnamed for over 30 years until [[Betsy Blackie]] gave the name "Ion Storm" in a [[2015]] entry of the Facebook edition of "[[Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime]]" (accompanying art at right). Blackie previously considered the name '''Stormfront''' before she and [[Brandy Dixon]] settled on "Ion Storm".<ref>[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/rainmakers-get-their-official-names.1046645/page-6#post-12751907 Post by BDixonarts on TFW2005, 15 July 2015]</ref><ref>[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/rainmakers-get-their-official-names.1046645/page-8#post-13196892 Post by Cascadia on TFW2005, 17 December 2015]</ref>
*The term "rainmakers" was originally used by [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] as a colloquial description of their actions. However, repeated [[Fandom|fan usage]] turned this into a widely accepted name for the group, which was eventually [[Canonizing|made official]] as such by Hasbro's bio for [[Acid Storm (G1)#Universe (2008)|Acid Storm]]'s ''Universe'' toy.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Ion Storm''' (イオンストーム ''Ion Sutōmu'')

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[https://www.deviantart.com/bdixonarts/art/Ion-Storm-colors-402658602 DeviantArt commentary by Brandy Dixon]

[[Category:Blue Order]]
[[Category:Generation 1 cartoon Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Seekers]]
[[Category:IDW (2019) Decepticons]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege Decepticons]]
[[Category:Wings Universe Decepticons]]

Ion Storm

2021-01-04T16:00:52Z

Umbreon67: /* War for Cybertron Trilogy cartoon */

{{faction|decepticon|{{factions/icons|custom=Shocksymb.jpg|cSize=40px|cLink=Cybertron Guard}}|ascenticon}}
:''Ion Storm is a [[Decepticon]] [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

[[File:G1 cartoon Ion Storm.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]

One of the formidable [[Rainmaker]]s, '''Ion Storm''' is an electrokinetic, able to personally generate [[Electromagnetic pulse|EMP]]s.<ref>[[Ask Vector Prime]] Facebook post, 13 July 2015</ref>

{{TOCclear}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
[[File:DivideandConquer RainmakersJetModes.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.3|]]
When a group of [[Autobot]]s (and [[Chip Chase]]) journeyed to [[Cybertron (planet)|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 to make things difficult for our heroes with some [[acid rain]].

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

====Ask Vector Prime====
The Rainmakers were among the deadliest subordinates of [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] on Cybertron and Earth in many [[universal stream]]s. [[Vector Prime]] considered himself fortunate to have never encountered an iteration of Ion Storm. Vector Prime noted, though, that in the case of [[Primax 509.28 Epsilon]], if Ion Storm tried to disable all electronics in an area, then Ion Storm's EMP would affect himself as well. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/13}}

====''Generations Selects Special Comic''====
In [[2050]], Ion Storm was one of the Decepticons supporting the [[Selector]] revolt at [[Neo Scramble City]]. {{storylink|Volcanicus comic 2}} When the Dinobots arrived, Ion 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 3}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
During the [[War of the Threefold Spark]], the Rainmakers were a military unit that included Ion Storm. When the [[Ascenticon Guard]] chose to swell their ranks in the modern era, Ion Storm reconnected with existing guardsman Acid Storm, a reunion that would be seen as foreboding to some. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: All Fall Down|All Fall Down}}

When the Ascenticons, now rebranded as the Decepticons, took over the [[Senate]] building, the Rainmakers attacked from above, Acid Storm using his power to shatter the ceiling and allowing the trio to make a dramatic entrance. Having supercharged his abilities, Ion Storm created a massive electromagnetic blast that prevented the Senators from escaping. The attack left him drained of energy, his comrades tending to him. Megatron imagined that he would make a recovery. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: We Have Deceived You|We Have Deceived You}}
{{--}}

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon===
[[File:SiegeEpisode6-Rainmakers.jpg|right|thumb|300px|No, the earlier blue guys weren't me!]]
Ion Storm was among the Seekers who showed up for Starscream's assault on the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]. {{storylink|Siege episode 6}} He later was among the seekers that bought the captured Autobot Resistance to Megatron. {{storylink|Earthrise Episode 1}}
{{--}}

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

Ion 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}}

{{-}}

==Toys==
===Generations===
[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-S-Rainmaker-3-pack-Ion-Storm.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|(TakaraTomy version pictured. Inset at bottom right is the [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|erroneous]] vehicular photo from Hasbro.)]]
*'''Seeker Acid Storm''' / '''Seeker Ion Storm''' / '''Seeker Nova Storm''' (Multi-pack, 2019)
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-S53'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SG-EX'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': '''[[March 27]], [[2021]]'''
**''Accessories:'' 6 "HPI [[Null-ray|Null-Ray]] Laser Launchers"
:''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' "Seeker Ion 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. Ion Storm includes two "HPI Null-Ray Laser Launchers", which can mount on the upper arms in robot mode or under the wings in jet mode. Noticeably, said jet mode has the robot legs sticking out from the undercarriage.

:Ion Storm comes in a three-pack with "[[Acid Storm (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Seeker Acid Storm]]" and "[[Nova Storm (G1)#Toys|Seeker Nova Storm]]", based on their cartoon appearance in "[[Divide and Conquer]]". All three feature battle damage and the smirkless head sculpt used by Starscream.

:Stock photos provided by Hasbro erroneously recycle the alt-mode shot of [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Thundercracker]].

:This set was made available at general retail in U.S. [[Target]] stores without prior announcement from Hasbro. Interestingly, not only was this set was not released in other Hasbro markets, but TakaraTomy scheduled it for release in Japan nearly two full years later. Further, despite brand unification, all three members received minor deco changes, most notably to have front-facing red wing edges for greater cartoon accuracy.
{{WFCSiegeStarscreamMold}}
{{-}}

==Merchandise==
===The Loyal Subjects===
[[File:TLSRainmakers.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Make it Rain. (Ion Storm is on the right)]]
* '''Rainmakers''' (2013)
**''Accessories:'' Pegged wings, blasters

:''[[The Loyal Subjects]]'' Ion Storm (though he had not received his name yet) is a 3-inch non-transforming vinyl figure designed by Les Schetkoe. He comes in the "Rainmakers" set alongside [[Acid Storm (G1)|Acid Storm]] and [[Nova Storm (G1)|Nova Storm]]. The set comes in a retro box and was released in a limited run of 500 pieces.
{{--}}

===Transformers Trading Card Game===
[[File:W3RaiderIonStorm.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Raider Ion Storm, Infantry-Rainmaker''' (2019)
**'''Wave 3: War for Cybertron: Siege I'''
**''Rarity: '''''CT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T30/T48'''
**''Stars: ''12

:Raider Ion Storm, Infantry-Rainmaker is one of forty-eight double-sided character cards available in Wave 3 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], War for Cybertron: Siege I.

:Raider Ion Storm, Infantry-Rainmaker features original artwork, with line-art by [[Dan Khanna]] and colors by [[Volta]].

{{-}}

==Notes==
[[File:Ion_Storm_AskVectorPrime.jpg|thumb|right|150px|]]
*Despite the many different designations thought up by fans, the blue Rainmaker went officially unnamed for over 30 years until [[Betsy Blackie]] gave the name "Ion Storm" in a [[2015]] entry of the Facebook edition of "[[Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime]]" (accompanying art at right). Blackie previously considered the name '''Stormfront''' before she and [[Brandy Dixon]] settled on "Ion Storm".<ref>[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/rainmakers-get-their-official-names.1046645/page-6#post-12751907 Post by BDixonarts on TFW2005, 15 July 2015]</ref><ref>[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/rainmakers-get-their-official-names.1046645/page-8#post-13196892 Post by Cascadia on TFW2005, 17 December 2015]</ref>
*The term "rainmakers" was originally used by [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] as a colloquial description of their actions. However, repeated [[Fandom|fan usage]] turned this into a widely accepted name for the group, which was eventually [[Canonizing|made official]] as such by Hasbro's bio for [[Acid Storm (G1)#Universe (2008)|Acid Storm]]'s ''Universe'' toy.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Ion Storm''' (イオンストーム ''Ion Sutōmu'')

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[https://www.deviantart.com/bdixonarts/art/Ion-Storm-colors-402658602 DeviantArt commentary by Brandy Dixon]

[[Category:Blue Order]]
[[Category:Generation 1 cartoon Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Seekers]]
[[Category:IDW (2019) Decepticons]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege Decepticons]]
[[Category:Wings Universe Decepticons]]

Acid Storm (G1)

2021-01-04T15:57:38Z

Umbreon67: /* War for Cybertron Trilogy cartoon */

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{{disambig2|the Generation 1 Decepticon|the ''Cyberverse'' Decepticon|Acid Storm (Cyberverse)}}
:''Acid Storm is a [[Decepticon]] [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|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 2}} 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 3}}

====''Wings Universe''====
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[[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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===''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}}
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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 (Generations)|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 (BWII)|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 (Zone)|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}}
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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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===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 [[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}}

All three of the Rainmakers took part in the terrorist attack on the [[Senate]]; shortly after [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] rebranded their movement as the "Decepticons", Acid Storm used his powers to melt through the ceiling, allowing the trio to ambush the crowd of unarmed senators in attendance. After Ion Storm knocked out the Senate, but overexerted himself in the process, Acid Storm and Nova Storm tended to their fallen comrade. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: We Have Deceived You|We Have Deceived You}}
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===''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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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon===
[[File:SiegeEpisode6-Rainmakers.jpg|right|thumb|250px|No, the earlier blue guys weren't me!]]

Acid Storm accompanied Starscream alongside Thundercracker to the tomb of Alpha Trion, where Starscream outed Jetfire as a traitor for his killing of Skywarp. At Megatrons command, Acid Storm and the other seekers attacked their former commander, and took to the air with Starscream, Thundercracker, Hotlink and another Seeker. Eventually, Jetfire was shot down, and presumed dead, though he in fact survived. {{storylink|Siege episode 4}} Acid Storm was later among the Seekers who showed up for Starscream's assault on the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]. {{storylink|Siege episode 6}}

He later aided Starscream among other seekers in capturing the Autobots at a prison, before bringing them to Megatron. {{storylink|Earthrise Episode 1}}
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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: Bumblebee Overdrive''===
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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==Toys==
===''Universe'' (2008)===
{{anchor|Universe(2008)}}
[[File:Universe AcidStorm toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The Seeker redeco you weren't expecting.]]
*'''Acid Storm''' (Deluxe Class, [[2008]])
**''Series'': Classic Series
**''Accessories:'' Left & right missile launchers, 2 missiles
: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]''
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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
: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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* '''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.

:Sadly, this release has no individual-identification code on the bag, requiring you to use the feel-through-the-bag method or just buy blind and hope.
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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]''

===''Masterpiece''===
[[File:TRU Masterpiece Acid Storm.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|The Seeker redeco you ''really'' weren't expecting.]]
* '''Acid Storm''' (2013)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-01'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''[[October 3]], 2013'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MP-11A'''
**'''08 OF 30'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 cannons, 2 missile racks, pilot figurine, gun clip, two-piece display stand

:''[[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<ref name="etipsone">[http://studioetipsone.tumblr.com/post/57476728414 Etipsone's Tumblr], explicitly discussing ''Masterpiece'' Acid Storm</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 '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 [[My Little Pony|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>

: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===
====Thrilling 30====
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[[File:TFGenerations Legends Acid Storm.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The Seeker redeco you were kind of expecting by this point.]]
*'''Acid Storm with Venin''' (Legends Class, 2014)
**''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 [[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:Alt-Modes AcidStorm.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Ahhh! My body!]]
*'''Acid Storm''' (Alt-Modes, 2016)

:A redeco of ''[[Alt-Modes]]'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Starscream]], Acid Storm is a super deformed toy whose body transforms into a jet when the Decepticon faction symbol on his head is flipped. 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:TF-Generations-WFC-S-Rainmaker-3-pack-Acid-Storm.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Now comes in lime. (Hasbro version pictured)]]
*'''Seeker Acid Storm''' / '''Seeker Ion Storm''' / '''Seeker Nova Storm''' (Multi-pack, 2019)
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-S52'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SG-EX'''
**''TakataTomy release date'': '''[[March 27]], [[2021]]'''
**''Accessories:'' 6 "HPI [[Null-ray|Null-Ray]] Laser Launchers"
:''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' "Seeker Acid Storm" is a redeco of [[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. Acid Storm includes two "HPI Null-Ray Laser Launchers", which can mount on his upper arms, or under the wings in jet mode. Noticeably, said jet mode has the robot legs sticking out from the undercarriage.

: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 battle damage and the smirkless head sculpt used by Starscream.

:This set was made available at general retail in U.S. [[Target]] stores without prior announcement from Hasbro. Interestingly, not only was this set was not released in other Hasbro markets, but TakaraTomy scheduled it for release in Japan nearly two full years later. Further, despite brand unification, all three members received minor deco changes, most notably to have front-facing red wing edges for greater cartoon accuracy.
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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-Series6-Acid_Storm.jpg|right|thumb]]
*'''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]]
*'''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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==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")

==References==
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[[Category:Generation 1 Seekers]]
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Thundercracker (G1)

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:''Thundercracker is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Thundercrackerg1guido.jpg|upright=2|thumb|The blue one. No, the other blue one.]]
'''Thundercracker''' claims the skies as his arena. He looks down in contempt on those who cannot leave the ground — he considers them lesser beings. He will often attack the flightless beings below him for no other reason than to satisfy his scorn.

His superiority in this realm is the only thing he is sure of. Thundercracker is not entirely committed to the Decepticon cause, and even has some seemingly contradictory sympathy for the [[human]]s they terrorize. Fear of retribution from [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and the influence of his peers is usually enough to bury these doubts. Regardless, he needs constant reassurance from [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (which occasionally take the form of threats) that he's where he needs to be. Sometimes, his [[Spark|heart's]] just not in the job.

{{bigquote|[[Human|These creatures]] were never worthy adversaries. The Decepticons are forged through combat, not slaughter.|Thundercracker|[[All Hail Megatron issue 12|''All Hail Megatron'' #12]]}}

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
[[File:DistantThunder thundercrackers firepower.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.0]]
{{main|Thundercracker (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity}}
One of [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]]'s elite, Thundercracker was present when the Decepticons boarded the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] and was subsequently left in [[stasis lock]] for four million years. Thundercracker was a consistent presence on the battlefield until he was severely damaged by [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] and placed in stasis by the Autobots.

Then, when the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] recovered him (along with various other victims of Omega) and he was reactivated to be one of [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]]'s troops, he didn't last long before being destroyed by the [[Underbase]]-powered Starscream.

Thereafter, depending on which [[splinter timeline]] you follow, he was either:
*Reactivated by Megatron and resumed his role at his master's side, helping to fight the [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronian Empire]] and the [[Swarm (G2)|Swarm]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Generation 2 (Marvel)|Generation 2}}
*Rebuilt only for his fear and hatred of Starscream to drive him to join [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] before defecting back to Megatron's faction and resuming his high posting. {{storylink|Primax 207.0 Epsilon|Classicsverse}}
*Turned into a [[zombie]]-like puppet by Megatron, until his body was ultimately vaporised by the Autobots. {{storylink|The Transformers: Regeneration One|Regeneration One}}
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===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
[[File:FireontheMountain thundercracker extra crispy.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.5|I like pointing my weapons at people.]]
{{main|Thundercracker (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity}}
Thundercracker was an ever-present member of [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s Decepticons on Earth, a regular battlefield presence—usually operating alongside his fellow fliers [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] and [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]—but never one to draw attention to himself. Perhaps his most significant adventure saw his loyalty to Megatron waver slightly when he contemplated letting the Autobot [[Jetfire (G1)|Skyfire]] destroy the Decepticons' newest superweapon in order to embarrass the glory-snatching Starscream.

In the year 2005, Thundercracker was badly injured during the [[Battle of Autobot City]], and was tossed out of [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] on the Decepticons' return trip to Cybertron. His body was recovered by the planet-eating [[Unicron]], and reformatted into [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]].
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===S.T.A.R.S. pack-in flyers===
[[File:PackIn HaveTheDecepticons Inside1.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.5|Somebody told him the femmebots are all into vampires these days.]]
A [[S.T.A.R.S. continuity|series of recruitment messages]] sent by the Autobots to [[human]] allies featured Thundercracker as a recurrent bogeyman. He first appeared in the story of [[Johnny (G1)|Johnny]], a member of [[S.T.A.R.S.]] who spotted Thundercracker draining the energy from the boy's town. Despite all other power being knocked out, Johnny was able to activate his [[Command Center (G1)|Command Center]] and summon an Autobot squad. {{storylink|Have the Decepticons defeated us once and for all?}} However, even they were somewhat affected by Thundercracker's siphoning, and just as Johnny was preparing to issue orders, his Command Center went dead and the walls around him began to shake. {{storylink|Can one boy, alone, hold back the evil Decepticons?}}

Using the human power known as "imagination," S.T.A.R.S. recruits could perceive what it was like to be Thundercracker. {{storylink|You Have Been Chosen.}}

[[File:Theautobotsareunderattack.jpg|right|thumb||upright=1.5|The match-up no one demanded!]]

The Autobot messages ended that story there, leaving the outcome unknown. But in later messages, [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] would recall what he considered [[Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction (G1)|the Transformers' greatest battle on Earth]], in which the only enemy combatants were Megatron and Thundercracker. The two Decepticons set up an ambush for an Autobot convoy searching for a site on which to build [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]]. As the battle erupted, Thundercracker again employed his energy-draining attack (described here as a "[[force field]]"). {{storylink|Rodimus Prime remembers the Transformers greatest battle on Earth.}} [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] ordered [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]], [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]], and [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]] to retreat out of the weapon's range and get help, but as they left, Thundercracker pursued. {{storylink|Transformers Combat Data}}

Again, the story was cut short, but it would not be the last time Thundercracker was said to tangle with that particular group of Autobots. The final S.T.A.R.S. recruitment message told of [[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]] discovering that the squad was out scouting for new energy sources, and Thundercracker was sent on a sneak-attack run. The message warned that if the recipient failed to help out by joining S.T.A.R.S., the Autobots might be destroyed. {{storylink|The Autobots Are Under Attack!}}
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===Kid Stuff Talking Story Books===
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Thundercracker led a Decepticon attack on an oil storage dump within the Arabian peninsula. Though he carried out his mission with excitement and savagery, Thundercracker's attack was little more than a distraction to keep the Autobots occupied while Megatron stole crude oil from super tankers off the coast of Africa. {{storylink|Attack of the Decepticons}}
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===Sticker Adventures books===

[[File:RevengeoftheDecepticons thundercracker cover.jpg|right|thumb]]

Thundercracker (or Skywarp) participated in a Decepticon assault on the Autobots, only to be once more beaten back. Under Megatron's orders, the Decepticons then lay low for several days, lulling the Autobots into a false sense of security. The Decepticons then stole the entirety of the Autobots’ fuel supply and attacked them once more. But Optimus, having anticipated a trick on the Decepticons’ part, arrived at the battlefield with a new supply of fuel for his troops. After sustaining too much damage, the Decepticons were forced to retreat once again. {{storylink|Revenge of the Decepticons}}

Thundercracker attacked an Autobot construction site that Optimus and his troops were using to fix up a spaceship. He received a nasty blow courtesy of Cliffjumper. {{storylink|Return to Cybertron}}
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===Marvel Storybooks continuity===
[[File:Autobots secret weapon autobot jets.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1]]
Thundercracker is one of Megatron's most vicious fighters. He was involved in Megatron's scheme to take over the Earth by holding millions of humans hostage. When Megatron feigned a friendly demeanor after the Autobots had invaded the Decepticon base, Thundercracker stood by his leader's side. {{storylink|Battle for Earth}}

After having captured a group of Autobots, the Decepticons were awaiting the Autobots' surrender. The morning the Autobots' surrender was due, the Decepticons found a statue of Devastator on their doorstep, with a note attached to it, explaining the monument to be a peace offering from the Autobots. Thundercracker was amongst the Decepticons present that were surprised to see the Autobots burst forth from within the statue, catching the evil robots by surprise. In response to the Autobot fighter planes attacking from the skies, Megatron deployed Thundercracker and the other Decepticon jets to combat them. The Decepticons ultimately lost the fight nonetheless. {{storylink|The Autobots' Secret Weapon}}
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===Marvel coloring books===
[[File:SearchForTreasure thundercracker.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.3]]
Thundercracker attended a briefing in the Decepticons' war room, where Megatron explained his plan to salvage sunken treasure in the waters near Alaska in order to finance factories that would build a Decepticon army. Thundercracker and Starscream maintained a high altitude above the other Decepticons as they retrieved the treasure, held in reserve as "secret weapons" that Megatron then called upon them when a squad of Autobots interfered with their objective. Thundercracker engaged Cliffjumper, but was forced to retreat when he was hit by a blast of the Autobot's [[glass gas]]. He and the other Decepticons were ultimately defeated when one of Rumble's earthquakes backfired, and swallowed up all of them (yes, even the flying ones...) {{storylink|Search for Treasure Under the Sea}}

After Megatron has constructed his own prison for the Autobots, Thundercracker and the other Decepticons were tasked with rounding their enemies up. He and Starscream employed [[Sleep Net]]s to capture Bluestreak and Sideswipe. Once nearly all of the Autobots had been captured, Bumblebee tricked the Decepticons into leaving the prison unattended, and freed his comrades. Thundercracker and Starscream were shot out of the sky by Sideswipe and Bluestreak upon the Autobots' escape. {{storylink|Bumblebee to the Rescue!}}

[[File:DecepticonPatrol huffer crushes seekers.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.3]]

Ordered to patrol "every inch of the Earth" in order to find a factory suitable for constructing a Decepticon army, Thundercracker wound up above some mountains, where he found only ice and snow. Thundercracker and his fellow jets then happened upon an "Autobot Factory," but a bombing run mysteriously had no effect; when the enraged Megatron led his troops to tear the factory down with their bare hands, it turned out they had been duped by one of Mirage's mirages. The Decepticons then battled the Autobots, and Thundercracker surrendered immediately when he was caught in Huffer's crushing grip. {{storylink|Decepticon Patrol}}

Thundercracker was one of the Decepticons who attempted to harm Sparkplug and Buster Witwicky, only for their plan to be foiled by the Autobots. Later, the Decepticons attacked the Hoover Dam. Thundercracker fought and defeated <s>Spin-Out</s> Sunstreaker, only for the Autobot to be repaired by his human allies. Thundercracker and the other Decepticons were shortly after driven away from the dam by the autobots. {{storylink|The Deadly Fuel Shortage}} Later, Thundercracker was one of the many Decepticons who defended the Decepticons' stronghold when an Autobot convoy mobilized against them. He and the rest of the Decepticons were defeated when the Autobots managed to turn the Decepticons' own [[Molecular transfer device]] against them. {{storylink|Summertime Coloring Book}}

When the Decepticons duped the Autobots into abandoning their base with a phoney message from Cybertron, they were themselves then tricked when the Autobots created a fake message of their own. Fleeing the captured Autobot base under the mistaken belief it was about to be attacked by Martians, Thundercracker and Starscream once again wound up in the vise-like grip of Huffer. {{storylink|A Message From Outer Space}} In another case of history repeating itself, Thundercracker was once again ordered by Megatron to patrol every inch of the Earth in order to search for the ideal location for a Decepticon factory. Then Megatron claimed the forest they were already in would be the ideal location for said factory, and Thundercracker didn't go anywhere. Thundercracker helped Megatron tear the place up, until the Autobots arrived, and the Decepticons were forced to flee after a brief battle. {{storylink|Forest Rescue Mission}}

Thundercracker asked Soundwave, Ravage and Rumble to join him in a plot that would put an end to the Autobots once and for all. He led his fellow Decepticons to a scrap yard, where he showed them a car compactor. The four of them then built a fake rest stop which concealed the car compactor beneath its benign exterior. They managed to trap and crush Gears, only for Mirage, Ratchet and Sideswipe to show up instantly afterwards. Thundercracker's circuits were jammed in mid-air by Mirage, sending him plummeting down. {{storylink|The Autobot Smasher!}}

{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Bumblebee's Dangerous Mission}}{{storylink|The Big Book of Coloring Fun}}}}
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===Big Looker storybooks continuity===
[[File:GreatCarRally thundercracker cliffjumper hound.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.2]]
Thundercracker was part of the ambush party that boarded the Ark during the Cretaceous period, which led to Optimus Prime crashing his ship in a volcano and shutting everyone on board offline. The Decepticons then raided a nearby nuclear power to gain the additional power necessary to destroy the Autobots. The Decepticons and the Autobots battled afterwards, but with the Decepticons running low on fuel once more, the evil robots were forced to retreat. {{storylink|Battle for Cybertron}}

Thundercracker was one of the Decepticons who sabotaged the Autobots’ chance at winning a cross-country car rally. During the final heat of the race, Thundercracker attacked Cliffjumper just as the Autobot was leaving the starting line. Thundercracker planed to blow Cliffjumper to bits, but he did not expect Hound to jump in the way of his projectiles. Thundercracker did not stick around after his botched attempt on the race. {{storylink|The Great Car Rally}}

The morning after a fierce battle against the Autobots, as both sides were in the process of recovering, Thundercracker and his fellow Decepticon suddenly appeared in the skies over the Autobots' headquarters. Their mission was to draw the Autobots' attentions in order to prevent them from learning about an attempt by Blitzwing to steal oil nearby, but Optimus Prime realized that he and the Autobots were being distracted when he noticed the Decepticons didn't have the energy to fire their own weapons. {{storylink|Decepticon Hijack}}

Thundercracker was present when Megatron threatened his troops into coming up with a battle plan for him. {{storylink|Insecticon Attack!}}
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===Listen 'n Fun audiobooks continuity===
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Under [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]'s leadership, Thundercracker and Skywarp attacked a solar plant. After Starscream was hit by Optimus, Thundercracker asked if he was still functional. The trio retreated after Megatron furiously ordered them to withdraw lest they damage the solar reactor. They rendezvoused with the rest of Megatron's forces a mile away, and Thundercracker admitted they had been wrong to follow Starscream's orders. Megatron let him and Skywarp take part in the subsequent attack on the solar plant. {{storylink|Sun Raid (Listen 'n Fun)}}

===Find Your Fate Junior===
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====Battle Drive====
In one possible scenario, where Megatron and his troops had tracked down Sparkplug to a cave in the mountains, Thundercracker was amongst the Decepticons present, ready to pounce on the human. Then a small squadron of Autobots arrived to rescue Sparkplug. In the event that Megatron was destroyed by Swoop, Thundercracker, along with the rest of the Decepticons, were easily defeated by the Autobots. In the event that Swoop retreated, Thundercracker was amongst the Decepticons who remained at the cave instead of pursuing the Dinobot. Thundercracker stood next to Megatron in a military formation, along with Buzzsaw, Ransack, Shockwave, Frenzy and Skywarp, while Megatron delivered his sanction to the Autobots in the cave; "Prepare to die!" Thundercracker was soon knocked back by a blast courtesy of Hound. The battle that ensued lasted for two full days before the Decepticons were ready to move in for the kill. In the event that Swoop returned in time with reinforcements, Thundercracker and the rest of the Decepticons were forced to retreat.

In another possible scenario, Thundercracker was likely part of a large Decepticon army that Megatron led once the Autobots had been lured out in the open farmland. Thundercracker didn't perform any feats of note in the ensuing battle, save for being blasted out of the sky Optimus in a scenario where the Autobot leader and Jazz made for a mad dash towards a bridge for cover. In this scenario, the Autobots were victorious. {{storylink|Battle Drive}}

====Attack of the Insecticons====
When Starscream learned that the Autobots had in their possession an energy device called the Sun-Pak, he planned to steal the device for himself, and gathered a posse of Decepticons to accomplish this task, with Thundercracker among the chosen. If Starscream's plan lead to the Autobots concentrating their fire upon him, causing the Decepticon jet to beg for mercy, Thundercracker would react differently depending on the Optimus Prime's retort. If the Autobots accepted Starscream's surrender, Thundercracker would decry Starscream as a coward and terminate his superior officer himself. He would nonetheless thereafter acknowledge Starscream's surrender, and leave the Autobots to their own devices. If the Autobots ignored Starscream's surrender, Thundercracker would prove to be Starscream's salvation instead, as one of his sonic booms would provide Starscream the opening he needed to kidnap Sparkplug and then hastily retreat. {{storylink|Attack of the Insecticons}}

====Earthquake====
Thundercracker acted as an advance scout for the Decepticons. In the event that Megatron's plot to destroy Center City with an artificial earthquake was successful, Thundercracker was sent ahead to make sure there were no survivors at ground zero.{{storylink|Earthquake (book)|Earthquake}}

====Desert Flight====
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Thundercracker was part of a Decepticon deployment stationed in a desert base. The Decepticons plotted to lure the Autobots in a trap through the use of an anti-gravity beam. Using the beam on a nearby human settlement, the Autobots would be duped into coming to the fleshliness’ rescue, only to be themselves trapped by the effects of the beam.

If the Autobots bypassed the anti-gravity field, Thundercracker was part of the squad that intercepted the Autobot convoy headed for the Decepticon base. {{storylink|Desert Flight}}

====Decepticon Poison====
In a possible scenario, Thundercracker was one of the many Decepticons present at the water supply facility, about to poison it when the Autobots arrived on-scene. In one possible scenario that followed, he was shot down by the Autobots, creating his own grave in the charred earth bellow. {{storylink|Decepticon Poison}}

====Project Brain Drain====
In one possible scenario, Thundercracker was one of the Decepticons who was to keep a crowd of humans cornered while Galvatron used a "[[Brain Drain device]]" to drain their intelligence. As the Decepticons arrived at the open-air concert they had targeted, Thundercracker was caught off-guard by a small group of Autobots. A blast caught his wing, ripping it off and sending him tumbling to the ground. {{storylink|Project Brain Drain}}
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===''Machine Wars'' toy bio===
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The mysterious [[Machine Wars (event)|Machine Wars]] were a tumultuous time for Thundercracker. At long last he was convinced of and committed to the truth of the Decepticon cause, but Thundercracker now ironically found himself in open rebellion against Megatron's leadership of the faction. It is unknown what events led to his reversal of heart about the Decepticons and his being branded a "Rebel Warrior."

{{note|Since no fictional backstory has ever been established for the ''Machine Wars'' line it is possible that it is set in some alternate reality where this was simply Thundercracker's nature, but given that the rest of the characters are clearly their classic G1-selves unrevealed events/character development seem more likely explanations.}}
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===3H comics===
During the [[Quintesson]] invasion of Cybertron less than three months after the [[Great Transformation]], a team of [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticons]] led by Overseer [[Rexian]] came upon a non-reformatted section of Cybertron. There, they found themselves surrounded by a group of eight fully-mechanical Cybertronians, who alleged that they were Decepticon prisoners freed by the upheaval to their homeworld. With their sparks now in random bodies and their former identities thus unclear, one claimed that he was really Thundercracker—something that the others angrily contested, each claiming that ''they'' were really Thundercracker. The group agreed that the one who was able to smash the most Sharkticons ''must'' have been the real Thundercracker, and they set about tearing Rexian's forces apart. {{storylink|Wreckers: Finale Part II}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
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[[File:WarWithin3 thundercracker.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.5|Sitting quietly in the background while other characters actually ''do'' things—Thundercracker's entire resume until IDW came along.]]
Thundercracker was one of the first Decepticons recruited by Megatron, part of his "inner circle" with standing high enough that he was among those who stood at the Decepticon leader's side as he delivered speeches to his burgeoning army in the early days of war. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}

Some time into the war, on the eve of the appointment of the Autobots' new [[Prime (rank)|Prime]], Thundercracker and Skywarp were charged with massacring a building's worth of pesky [[neutral]]s in [[Altihex]]. {{storylink|The War Within issue 1|The War Within #1}} Some time later, he was sent to destroy an Autobot base in [[Protihex|Sector Zero-Six]] alongside Skywarp and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], but on the way Starscream leaked the plan to [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] in an attempt to bait him into joining the Decepticons. It didn't exactly work out like that: when the Seekers arrived, Grimlock had evacuated the base and planted a bomb to greet them. {{storylink|The War Within Preview}} Once Skywarp was done berating Starscream for being an idiot, he and Thundercracker returned to base without him. {{storylink|The War Within issue 3|The War Within #3}}

When Megatron and Optimus Prime were granted a vision of the future by the [[Matrix of Leadership]], Thundercracker was among the Transformers they saw battling on Earth. {{storylink|The War Within issue 5|The War Within #5}} In the years that followed this vision, the two leaders disappeared, heralding the beginning of the [[Dark Ages]]. During this time Thundercracker served under [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], and was one of the troops sent to the [[Well of All Sparks]] to put a stop to [[The Fallen]]'s plans. {{storylink|Conflagration}}

Thundercracker was one of several Decepticon invaders who attacked the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] when it left Cybertron to search for energon on other planets, and wound up entombed within the vessel for four million years when it crashed on [[Earth]]. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye #8}} He was reactivated in [[1984]] with the rest of the Transformers, and fought at Megatron's side until the Decepticons were ultimately defeated in 1999. Thundercracker and the other Decepticons were loaded aboard the spacecraft ''[[Ark II]]'' with the intent that they be returned to Cybertron, but the vessel had been sabotaged and exploded mid-flight. Scheming arms dealer [[Lazarus|Adam "Lazarus" Rook]], recovered the bodies of Thundercracker and the other Decepticons, and spent the next several years reprogramming them in order to sell them to foreign powers. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 5|Prime Directive #5}}

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In 2002, in a demonstration of the Transformers' power for a group of prospective clients, Lazarus had Thundercracker participate in an attack on the Arctic division of the Smitco Oil Refinery. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 2|Prime Directive #2}} Everything went wrong for Lazarus soon after, however, when Megatron succeeded in breaking free of his control, then liberated his Decepticon subordinates. Megatron began a plan to cyberform the Earth with a metallic virus, and to pass the time during the preparations, Starscream, Thundercracker and Skywarp busied themselves by tearing apart the Autobot [[Mini Vehicle]] team. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 3|Prime Directive #3}} Once the virus was deployed, the Decepticons launched an attack on San Francisco in which Thundercracker took part, joining his fellow fliers in a bombing run on the Autobot giant [[Superion (G1)|Superion]], forcing the combiner to split into his component [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]]. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 4|Prime Directive #4}} The Decepticons triumphed over the Autobots, and Thundercracker stood watch over their defeated foes while Megatron tried to persuade [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] to help the Decepticons conquer Earth. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 5|Prime Directive #5}} Ultimately, though, the Decepticons' plans were foiled thanks to human interference, and the sacrifice of Superion. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 6|Prime Directive #6}}

''When the Decepticons were left leaderless after Megatron was abducted by the mysterious aliens known as the [[Keeper (species)|Keepers]], Thundercracker, oddly enough, turned to weapons smuggling, working with [[Mexico|Mexican]] arms dealers south of the border. He was moored at [[Mesa Verde|Atahulpa Aeropuerto de Mesa Verde]], getting his cargo hold loaded with guns, when [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] sieged the tiny airport. As his human allies scattered, Thundercracker transformed and engaged the Autobots with his drone missile launchers. One of the guided projectiles nearly blasted Prowl in the back, but Bumblebee knocked it off course... right into a tanker filled with jet fuel. The resulting explosion was catastrophic, and threw the Autobots for a loop. Thundercracker was prepared to finish off Prowl when the renegade [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]] Grimlock arrived on the scene. Fresh for battle, Grimlock easily defeated Thundercracker, battering him from head to toe before knocking him into the airport terminal. {{storylink|Transformers: Hardwired|Hardwired}}''

{{note|Thundercracker's smuggling operation may have been connected to Starscream supplying advanced weapons technology to his human servants in [[Las Vegas]], but this was never made clear.}}
''Recovering from his injuries, Thundercracker joined up with Starscream and his forces in [[Las Vegas]] (renamed "New Centurion" by Starscream following his takeover of the city). He got another chance at Prowl and Bumblebee while fighting on the Strip, but the Autobots were better prepared this time and Thundercracker was brought down by Prowl's wire-guided missiles and crashed in front of Caesar's Palace. He revived in time to join Soundwave in double-teaming Grimlock, who had also come in the assault on Las Vegas. Unfortunately, Thundercracker once again fell before the Dinobot's superior might after only a few blows. He stayed under Starscream's command after Megatron returned, remaining in Las Vegas while the former Decepticon leader and those loyal to him quit the city. This only led to Thundercracker being captured with the rest of Starscream's Decepticons when their leader was killed by the Keepers and reanimated as a host body for their awesome power. Thundercracker, Skywarp and the others were trapped beneath a massive energy field, like mice in a cage to the god-like aliens.''

''The [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] eventually dug a tunnel to freedom, and Thundercracker's group of Decepticons reunited with Megatron, working with the Autobots against the Keepers. Thundercracker joined [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] and the Autobot [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] on air patrol during the fight with the Keepers, strafing the aliens and their puppets, [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] and Starscream. He survived the battle with the Keepers (not to mention the nuclear missile launched by the American government) thanks to Optimus Prime super-charging the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] with a pool of newly discovered energon.'' {{storylink|Transformers: Annihilation|Annihilation}}

''Thundercracker began working for Megatron again, and was present in the Nevada desert when the Autobots and Decepticons confronted the United States military. Thanks to their airborne tactics, Thundercracker and Skywarp did significant injury to the troops and survived the [[deconstructionite]] assault virtually unscathed.'' {{storylink|Transformers: Fusion|Fusion}}

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When the Decepticons clashed with the Autobots over a crashed Autobot vessel discovered in the Arctic, Thundercracker took a beating from [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]]. This battle was soon interrupted by the arrival of Shockwave and his army of [[Triple Changer]]s, who had come from Cybertron to bring the planet's errant sons home. He quickly disposed of Megatron and demanded that Thundercracker and the others submit to him. {{storylink|New World Order}} The Decepticons somewhat begrudgingly assented to return to Cybertron, but upon arrival Thundercracker and Skywarp were amazed at what Shockwave had accomplished in their absence. While relaxing in an energon bath, they debated how to proceed; Thundercracker believed it would not be long before Shockwave demanded they pledge themselves to his cause, but Skywarp didn't care much, advocating they do what they always did and pick the side with the biggest guns. {{storylink|Brothers' Burden}} Their tune soon changed, however, when Shockwave's dark schemes were uncovered by Optimus Prime; the two Seekers ''tried'' to shut the blast door to the command centre before the Autobot leader could make it through, but they failed, and Prime forced Shockwave's location from them. {{storylink|Countdown to Extinction (issue)|Countdown to Extinction}} Thundercracker and Skywarp then both played possum to avoid fighting further. Starscream passed them on his way to the shuttle bay, intending to escape the planet and return to Earth, and he ordered Thundercracker and Skywarp to accompany him. They complied, and helped him load up the inactive Combaticons aboard a shuttle they hijacked. {{storylink|Revelation (War and Peace)|Revelation}}

Back on Earth, the Decepticons made it back to the ''Nemesis'' and set about scavenging parts to restore the ship to working order. {{storylink|Black Sunshine}} To this end, they attacked the ''Ark''. Thundercracker was part of Starscream's initial salvo against the Autobot base, a decoy to be deliberately taken prisoner in order to draw out the remaining Autobots where the newly reformatted [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] could get at them. {{storylink|Night of the Combaticons}} After decimating the Autobots' ranks, [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] freed the fallen Decepticons, and they were about ready to terminate their opponents when the awe-inspiring clone known as [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]] emerged from fold-space, looking to have words with Starscream. Sunstorm's "purifying light" induced an energon overload in the Decepticons' systems, knocking them into stasis lock. {{storylink|Black Sunshine}} Skywarp and the others remained Autobot prisoners until Starscream negotiated a deal for their release in exchange for his aid against Sunstorm. They were only given half-power, though, and had to stumble out of the Autobot camp in an extremely weakened condition. {{storylink|Skyfire (issue)|Skyfire}}

===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
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Thundercracker was one of the many Transformers found dormant aboard the ''Ark'' by [[Cobra]], who reprogrammed the alien robots to serve them. After rebuilding Thundercracker and Skywarp into [[Rattler]] planes, Cobra sent them to attack a peace ceremony at [[Washington, D.C.]], where one of the Seekers was the first of the attackers to reveal their [[transformation]] ability before punching [[Ace]] out of the sky. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 1|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #1}}

Eventually, the Decepticons were freed from Cobra's control, and Thundercracker and Skywarp started fighting against the newly freed Autobots. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 5|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #5}} When the [[SPS Satellite]] went out of control and sent energy beams raining down on [[Cobra Island]], the two Seekers were caught in its blasts and deactivated. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 6|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #6}}

{{note|Thundercracker and Skywarp are identical in this series, so it's possible that Thundercracker was also the one to kill [[Major Bludd]] in [[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 4|''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers'' #4]]. It seems more like something Skywarp would do, though.}}
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===''Transformers Legends'' anthology===
Thundercracker and Skywarp were getting bawled out by Megatron when the news came in that Starscream had injured himself. When they went to retrieve Starscream, the Seeker was gone, and Thundercracker pointed out the Autobot tire-marks leading away from the area. He later totally bought Starscream's story that he'd been feigning amnesia to gain access to the Autobot base. {{storylink|Redemption Center}}

===''The Beast Within''===
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During an all-out offensive against the Autobots, Thundercracker attempted to take down Grimlock by himself, only to have his head crushed for his troubles. {{storylink|The Beast Within}} It's not quite clear if this ''killed'' Thundercracker; soon afterward, [[Beast (G1)|The Beast]] slaughtered most of the Decepticons, and Thundercracker's corpse could be seen lying amongst the monstrosity's victims, but his dead body was in ''jet'' mode, suggesting that perhaps he'd survived Grimlock's ministrations and met his end at The Beast's hands while in vehicle form. {{storylink|The Beast Within Part 2, Consequences}}
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===''Q-Robo Transformer''===
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===2005 IDW continuity===
{{main|Thundercracker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity}}
[[File:RID32 tc and buster.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.5|"I've only had Buster for a day and a half. But if anything happened to her, I would kill everyone in this room and then myself."]]

A chance to be part of the exciting world of underground gladiator games turned into a life Thundercracker never wanted. Though the terrorism and insurgency of the Decepticons gave him pause, a belief in the rhetoric that founded the faction, and the sense of brotherhood and belonging he gained from being a Seeker, saw Thundercracker remain a loyal Decepticon for millions of years. He served as part of [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]]'s [[Infiltration protocol|infiltration unit]] on Earth, but when [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]] laid waste to the planet, it was more than Thundercracker could bear. He believed the Decepticons had strayed too far from their original goals, and turned against his leader, saving the Autobots and the city of New York from a nuclear strike. Cast out by his fellows, he threw his lot in with Earth, embracing the planet as a new home and celebrating the ability of its people to grow and change in ways that Transformers struggle to. Today, his love of humanity and their arts has evolved into a desire to become a screenwriter, but love for his dog [[Buster (IDW)|Buster]] always comes first.
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===''Lil Formers''===
Thundercracker watched "[[w:Snakes on a Plane|Snakes on a Plane]]" with [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] and [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]. All three Decepticons were pretty freaked out by the premise of the film.

Later, he got squeamish when a human baby ''almost'' touched him. {{storylink|Lil Formers}}

===''Henkei! Henkei!'' pack-in manga===
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Thundercracker accompanied Starscream, Skywarp, Ramjet, and a mind-controlled Jetfire in raiding a power plant. {{storylink|Henkei! Henkei! volume 4}} A little while later, he, Skywarp, and Ramjet had their alternate modes graffitied by a little kid. Flaming mad, they went after the kid, who was being sped to safety by [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]]. The jets were able to catch up to them when Prowl pulled Sunstreaker over for speeding, but once he understood the situation, the 'cop-bot helped his fellow Autobot send the Decepticons packing. {{storylink|Henkei! Henkei! volume 5}}

===''Mini Mayhem!''===
Thundercracker participated in an infiltration of BotCon to track down next year's toy designs, and use them to conquer the Autobots once and for all! {{storylink|Mini Mayhem!}}

===''Henkei! Henkei! Transformers -Visualize-''===
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===Robot Heroes===
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When Optimus Prime recounted a story of the Transformers' homeworld of Cybertron, Thundercracker could be seen flying through the planet's skies in his original Cybertronian alternate modes. As Prime's story continued, he was joined by Skywarp. {{storylink|I Am Optimus Prime (Robot Heroes)|I Am Optimus Prime}}
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===''Alternity''===
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A Thundercracker from an unknown [[universal stream]] was one of the [[Questor]]s gathered by [[Megatron (G1)#Alternity|Megatron]]. Granted a portion of the hyperdimensional powers that his leader had obtained from the monstrous [[Hytherion]], Thundercracker was given a new body with a [[Timaeus drive]] that granted him the ability to travel through dimensions, and an assortment of new weaponry, among them a "Power Zap" that let him drain energy from other machines, including his enemies, and a Nova Concussion Generator that allowed him to create the functional equivalent of sonic booms in the vacuum of space. He was less than pleased with his new sports car alternate mode, however; having always considered his ability to fly one of things that put him above most other lifeforms, Thundercracker saw his new ground-bound form something of an ironic humiliation. Further, these assorted upgrades did nothing to dispel his doubts about the Decepticon cause. {{storylink|Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Alternity|Alternity Thundercracker Sonic Blue profile}}

Thundercracker's doubts came to the fore when Megatron succeeded in his plan to seize control of the two-dimensional lifeforms known as the [[Planicron]]s. Observing Megatron's manipulation of these beings from their base on the magical planet of [[Menonia]], Thundercracker felt for the strange creatures as swathes of them were slain in service of Megatron's ambition. Just then, Starscream made another of his characteristic power plays, using a magical tablet to take control of the Planicrons from Megatron—but Megatron simply killed Starscream, and gave the tablet to Thundercracker to hold. Thundercracker set the tablet down, unable to find it himself to do anything to help the Planicrons... then suddenly, the next thing he knew, he was staring at the tablet again, and the sequence to free the Planicrons had been initiated. Although confused as to whether or not he was responsible, Thundercracker felt no fear when a furious Megatron rounded on him. Rather, he informed his leader that he did not deserve such power, and immediately fled, covering his escape with a Nova Concussion blast.

Subsequently, the liberated Planicrons joined forces with the [[Alternity]] and the [[Binaltech]] Transformers of the [[BT World]], and succeeded in obliterating Megatron. In the wake of Megatron's defeat, a guilty Thundercracker returned to Menonia to survey the damage done to the planet, where he received a message from the Planicrons thanking him for helping them. Although Thundercracker took some consolation in their words, the ghostly form of the deceased Starscream the appeared to tell him he would never truly be forgiven. {{storylink|Alternation}}

{{note|The story, or at least the translation we currently have of it, is not very clear, but the implication seems to be that Thundercracker may have been possessed by Starscream's ghost and used to set the Planicrons free.}}
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===''Kre-O'' cartoon===
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Thundercracker gave a poor score to [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'s awesome dance performance, and a great score to Starscream's terrible performance. {{storylink|Bot Stars}}

Thundercracker was among the minions who passed [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] his presents during the holiday season. {{storylink|A Gift For Megatron}}

Thundercracker helped Megatron get back into shape after a string of humiliating defeats by standing on top of him while the Decepticon leader did some push-ups, and holding on to his weights while he did some reps. {{storylink|Megatron's Revenge}}
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===''Transformers: All Spark''===
[[File:AllSpark1 thundercracker.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.5|Hi-diddle-dee-dee, a background extra's life for me.]]
Not long after the Transformers' awakening on Earth, Thundercracker and Starscream engaged the Autobots in battle in a desert canyon, keeping them busy while the other Decepticon raided a nearby power plant. {{storylink|The Fated Rival, Once Again...}} Some time later, after the Decepticons had seized control of a human city and constructed a space bridge, Thundercracker stood alongside his fellow jets and Devastator to defend the bridge against the Autobots' newest warriors, the Dinobots. Thundercracker was sent hurtling off into the distance by the shockwaves that resulted when Grimlock managed to topple Devastator, but was back in action in time to help direct the Insecticons that Shockwave then sent through the space bridge to keep the Autobots occupied. {{storylink|Revenge (All Spark)|Revenge}} He then came under fire from human military in the city, and was eventually overpowered by their barrage. {{storylink|Great Aspirations}}
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===''BeCool'' shorts===
'''Blue Jet''' (青のジェット機 ''Ao no Jettoki'') was part of the audience of ''Quiz! BeCool''. {{storylink|The Story of Quiz! BeCool}}

===''Cloud''===
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Thundercracker was one of many undesirables cast out of [[Cloud World]]'s [[Metropolis]] for seeking to use the super-robot [[SARA]]'s power over space and time for his own ends. Exiled to the lawless [[Underground (Cloud)|Underground]], he and these other malcontents banded together under [[Megatron (G1)#Cloud|Megatron]], who gave them the name "Decepticons" and led them in an attack on Metropolis to take SARA for themselves. Thundercracker worked in concert with Starscream to lay waste to the sector of the city they had been charged with attacking as part of the Decepticons' simultaneous, citywide assault, but Starscream then left him to mop up so he could swagger off and report their success to Megatron. {{storylink|Fate}}

Thundercracker fought alongside [[Drift (G1)#Cloud|Deadlock]] during one of the Decepticons' many campaigns across the multiverse. {{storylink|Decepticon Jaeger Deadlock}}

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===''Angry Birds'' comic===
[[File:AngryBirdsTF1 thundercracker.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.5|Hi-diddle-dee-day, a background extra's life is gay.]]
Thundercracker was part of a group of Decepticons who attacked an Autobot shuttle in a failed attempt to steal the [[AllSpark]]. {{storylink|Angry Birds Transformers issue 1|Angry Birds Transformers #1}}
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===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
[[File:TFvsJoe6 thundercracker commence fire.jpg|right|thumb|A high silk hat and a silver cane...]]
Aided by a number of [[Cobra]] troops, Thundercracker guarded the temple constructed by Megatron on [[Primus]]'s face. He detected the arrival of a group of Autobots and [[G.I. Joe (team)|Joes]], and entered a firefight with them. {{storylink|Expelled from the Garden}}
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===''TransTech''===
[[File:Seeker-Shinai-CMW.jpg|thumb|left|upright=2|...a watch of gold with a diamond chain...]]
A couple of Thundercrackers were two of many offworlders in [[Axiom Nexus]]'s Under City. They were 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}}
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===''Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe''===
[[File:Pop-UpPowerglideAVP.jpg|thumb|upright=0.8|I'll rarely be a celebrity, a background extra's life for me!]]
Thundercracker followed Megatron to Earth in pursuit of the Allspark. His specialty amongst the Seekers was maneuverability. He participated in a large battle against the Autobots in a human settlement. {{storylink|Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe|The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe}}

====Ask Vector Prime====
He was enhanced by forestonite. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime}}

===''Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Kenjirō Tsuda]] (Japanese)}}
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|The Road to Q-Transformers Land Which Won't Lose to Puroland}}}}

===''Prime Wars Trilogy'' cartoons===
[[File:Machinima-Titans-Return-Ep2-Elites.jpg|thumb|250px|Not even a speaking role, just dies. Was this role supposed to go to [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]]?]]
The [[Mistress of Flame]] ordered Thundercracker and the other members of the [[Elite Air Resistance Squadron]] to attack [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], but they were all completely overwhelmed by the [[Titan (group)|Titan]]. {{storylink|Our Heroes Respond}}
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===''Star Trek vs. Transformers''===
[[File:PrimesDirectivePart1-DecepticonAltModes.jpg|thumb|left|300px]]
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}} Thundercracker 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'']]. When the group retreated to a nearby moon, they found Trypticon being swarmed by [[Kuri]]'s [[Klingon]]s. {{storylink|Prime's Directive, Part One}}

[[File:PrimesDirectivePart3-Decepticons.jpg|thumb|right|250px]]

As Megatron negotiated with the [[alien]]s, Thundercracker conducted a patrol before the alliance was cemented and he joined Starscream in re-attacking Cygnus Seven. {{storylink|Prime's Directive, Part Two}} When the group cornered Optimus and prepared to execute him, Fortress Maximus burst out of the moon, sending the Seekers scattering. {{storylink|Prime's Directive, Part Three}} When the two Titans began brawling, Starscream used the distraction to steal away a cache of [[dilithium]] so he could conquer a planet. When Megatron took notice of this, he ordered the battle ended, having Trypticon beam all the Decepticons aboard so they could pursue the traitor. {{storylink|Prime's Directive, Part Four}}

The Decepticons caught up with Starscream at the chambers of the [[Klingon High Council]] on [[Kronos]]. Once Megatron had downed the traitor, he ordered his troops to raze the First City before the Autobot/[[Starfleet]] alliance arrived. Though the organics had donned [[Crewbot|Cybertronian-scaled mechas]], the Seekers' air superiority proved an advantage in the fight before Soundwave crippled their foes via audio disruptor waves. Unfortunately for the Decepticons, the Klingons were deaf to the frequency that Soundwave used, allowing them to call in a [[Warbird (Star Trek)|warbird]] fleet that defeated the invaders. As part of [[James T. Kirk]]'s peace treaty with the [[Klingon Empire]], Thundercracker and his fellow Decepticons were left in Klingon custody. {{storylink|Prime's Directive, Part Five}}

===''Bumblebee'' graphic novels===
[[File:GoForTheGold-SideswipeVsSeekers.jpg|thumb|left|250px]]

Thundercracker was one of a number of Decepticons who joined Starscream as they battled for control of a volatile [[Cybertonium]] meteorite. After first tangling with [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]], he and Skywarp chased [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] through the sky until the impending meteor explosion prompted them both to retreat. {{storylink|Transformers: Bumblebee - Go For the Gold|Go for the Gold}}

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===''Mazinger Z versus Transformers''===
[[File:MazingerZvsTransformers-Thundercracker.jpg|thumb|right|250px]]

Transported to the Japan of an alternate universe by a malfunctioning [[space bridge]], Thundercracker and the other Decepticons scouted out the nearby [[Photonic Power Laboratory]], and watched as the Autobots battled [[Kōji Kabuto]] inside the [[Mazinger Z]] super robot. After Megatron and [[Doctor Hell]] formed an alliance of their own, Thundercracker and Skywarp joined the [[Mechanical Beast]]s in their attack on the facility, but Mazinger Z shot them both out of the sky. The duo took part in the three-way battle to take down the monstrous "Hellscream" when the Air Commander went rogue, and Hellscream's eventual destruction opened a second dimensional breach that sent the remaining Cybertronians back home. {{storylink|Mazinger Z versus Transformers}}

===''Transformers/Ghostbusters''===
Thundercracker took part in a battle on Cybertron at some point before [[Gozer]] invaded the planet. {{storylink|Ghosts of Cybertron Part 1}}

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===''Transformers vs. The Terminator''===
[[File:EnemyOfMyEnemyPart3-Thundercracker.jpg|thumb|left|250px|He's sad because he knows he's in another crossover comic and is about to eat shit.]]

In [[2029]], Thundercracker was part of the final attack on [[Skynet]]'s [[Omega Base|last stronghold]], hovering high and raining death on the artificial intelligence's army. {{storylink|Enemy of My Enemy Part One}}

To avert the Decepticon threat, a lone [[T-800]] travelled back to 1984 to try and destroy them before they conquered the world. In this new timeline, the interference of the anomalous android allowed the Autobots to survive. After the Decepticons had fallen back to scout the alien world, they launched an attack on [[Cyberdyne Systems]] for its energy production capabilities. {{storylink|Enemy of My Enemy Part Two}}

After thoroughly conquering the facility, Thundercracker reported on the Decepticons' activities to Megatron, informing his master that nothing similar to the Terminator robot. When the Autobots found them, Thundercracker was jumped by [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]], having his nosecone impaled. {{storylink|Enemy of My Enemy Part Three}}

Thundercracker recovered in time to join his fellows in cornering Bumblebee, Arcee and [[Velocity (G1)|Velocity]] before Starscream betrayed the Decepticons by shooting Soundwave in the back, a distraction Arcee took advantage of to knock Skywarp into Thundercracker and take both out of the fight. When Megatron was felled, Thundercracker was taken into custody by the Autobots only for the Cybertronians to find that the T-800 had remotely detonated [[Mount St. Hilary]] and destroyed the ''Ark''. Though confused about who had destroyed the mountain, Thundercracker ultimately agreed to Optimus Prime's proposal of a truce. {{storylink|Enemy of My Enemy Part Four}}

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Danny Hansen]] (English)|[[Erwan Zamor]] (French), [[Manuel Campuzano]] (Latin-American Spanish)}}

[[File:SiegeEpisode6-Rainmakers.jpg|thumb|250px]]

Thundercracker accompanied several Seekers in detaining the Autobot Wheeljack and the energon scavenger Bumblebee. On Megatron's orders, Thundercracker and the others prepared to execute their prisoners, but intervention by other Autobots led to their captives' escape. Thundercracker and the other Seekers gave chase, but ultimately failed to capture the Autobots. {{storylink|Siege episode 1}}

Thundercracker and Acid Storm joined Starscream in confronting Jetfire outside the tomb of Alpha Trion. Starscream then exposed Jetfire as a traitor, and the killer of fellow Seeker Skywarp. When Jetfire admitted that Starscream spoke the truth, Megatron ordered his execution, and Thundercracker prepared to attack, only to be thrown aside by Jetfire launching missiles, and he fled into the air. Thundercracker, alongside Starscream, Acid Storm, Hotlink and another Seeker gave chase in vehicle mode, and though Hotlink was lost, Thundercracker and the others succeeded in shooting down Jetfire. {{storylink|Siege episode 4}}

Thundercracker was part of the Decepticon force that attacked Autobot Command, under the command of Starscream. {{storylink|Siege episode 6}}

Thundercracker was later in charge of the torture of the captured Autobot Steeljaw, as part of Starscreams plan to lure the last Autobots still on Cybertron into a trap. Thundercracker later joined Starscream and Acid Storm, along with a legion of seekers, in capturing the Autobots. Wether Thundercracker remained behind on Cybertron on joined Megatron aboard the Nemesis is unknown. {{storylink|Earthrise Episode 1}}

===''My Little Pony/Transformers''===
[[File:ShineLikeADiamond-Seekers.jpg|thumb|left|300px|"Remember when I got to write screenplays and walk my dog and everyone loved me? Why can't I have that back?"]]

Thundercracker was one of several Decepticons who battled for control of a malfunctioning [[Space bridge|spacebridge]], only to be teleported to [[Equestria]] as a result of [[Queen Chrysalis]]'s [[magic]] interfering with the machine. {{storylink|Transformation Is Magic}} While Megatron had gone off with the [[changeling]] queen, Thundercracker remained with Starscream and Skywarp and the three quickly conquered the city of [[Manehattan]]. Though initially sent to do rounds, Thundercracker was called back into battle by Starscream when [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] arrived. While the Seeker trio initially pinned down the Autobot, the equine [[Rarity]] used her [[magic]] to shield Arcee and allowed her to shoot down Thundercracker. {{storylink|Shine Like a Diamond}}

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===''Transformers/Back to the Future''===
After the Decepticons had conquered [[Hill Valley]], Thundercracker functioned as an aerial patrol. {{storylink|Transformers/Back to the Future issue 1|Transformers/Back to the Future #1}}

==Commercial appearances==
[[File:1986 Comm Jazz and Thundercracker Party.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|How bizarrely in-character.]]
Thundercracker snuck his way into several bits of original [[commercial]] animation. The following commercials contain original footage of Thundercracker:
*He appeared in the first Transformers animation, a 1984 commercial advertising the Marvel comic. In it, he, Starscream, and Skywarp attacked a power plant on Earth. The Autobots then launched a counter-attack against them. Thundercracker was animated with an early model featuring a black face. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#The Transformers #1|''The Transformers'' #1}}
*Thundercracker, Skywarp, and Starscream encountered the Autobots Jazz, Sideswipe, and Prowl in the middle of a desert. The two groups briefly scuffled. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Decepticon jets & Autobot cars|Decepticon jets & Autobot cars commercial}}
*He flew overhead in jet mode as Optimus transformed and opened fire on Megatron and his troops. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Optimus Prime and Megatron|Optimus Prime and Megatron commercial}}
*Thundercracker and Starscream strafed three Autobot cars, only to be met with Jetfire. The airborne Autobot shot him down, forcing the Decepticons to transform and land. Thankfully, their newest recruit, Shockwave, was able to pick up the slack. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Jetfire and Shockwave|Jetfire and Shockwave commercial}}
*Thundercracker, Skywarp, and Starscream found themselves on the wrong end of a beating when they came to blows with the Dinobots. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Predacons|Predacons commercial}}
*A commercial for Transformers reflective iron-on patches advertised the "[[Prizes in Disguise]]" competition. When the [[iron-on patch]] was used, it was possible to find instead an instant win ticket for a Transformers voice changer (of the [[Enemy (G1)|Enemy]] variety)—or to have a party with "life-size" Transformers! Among the "life-size" Transformers shown were [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] and Thundercracker. In all likelihood, you did not party with them.

He has also been featured in some online promotional videos:
*After Megatron learned about [[BotCon 2009]] from Optimus Prime, he led a small group of Decepticon representatives to the convention, including Thundercracker. {{storylink|BotCon 2009!}}

==Games==
===Adventure Game: Defeat the Decepticons===
When Optimus embarked on his mission to rescue the Autobots' [[Mini Vehicle|Minicar]] troops from the Decepticons, Thundercracker could hinder Optimus Prime's progress, by attacking him, temporarilly breaking down the Autobots' leader. {{storylink|Adventure Game: Defeat the Decepticons|Adventure Game: Defeat the Decepticons packaging blurb and game}}

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===''Transformers: Mystery of Convoy''===
[[File:Jetron MoCsprites.jpg|right|thumb|200px]]
Thundercracker was among the [[Decepticon]] troops who sought to destroy [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] on his journey, confronting him in the [[Temple Ruins]]... in theory. {{storylink|Transformers: Mystery of Convoy}}

{{note|Thundercracker's supposed appearance in this game is from a [[Transformers: Mystery of Convoy (promo video)|''Mystery of Convoy'' promo video]], calling him one of the "[[Seeker (body-type)|Jetron]]" foes. These enemies being copies of Thundercracker is... dubious, especially given the poor visual resemblance.}}

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===''The Transformers'' (PS2)===
[[File:TFPS2 thundercracker profile.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
Thundercracker was one of the Decepticons who joined the battle on the planet [[Zel Samine]] over the powerful [[Zel Quartz]], where he defended the [[Monogan Hydroelectric Power Station]] and [[ELTA]] against Autobot incursion. {{storylink|The Transformers (PS2)|The Transformers}}

{{Note|Thundercracker is a non-playable character who appears only among the legion of Decepticon duplicates in the Autobot campaign.}}
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===''Transformers G1: Awakening''===
[[File:Gluawakening thundercracker.jpg|left|thumb|upright=0.85]]
Thundercracker was among the Decepticons who pursued and boarded the Autobot [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]. When the ship crashed on [[Earth]], all inside were sent into stasis, but the Decepticons woke up four million years later and resumed their conquering ways. Picking up [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]], whom they tricked into becoming a Decepticon, Thundercracker took part in an attack on [[Dyson Dam]]. He and the other [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] picked a fight with [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] and were soundly trounced by the Dinobot. He also took part in a disastrous assault on the Ark, which ended with the Decepticons in retreat. {{storylink|Transformers G1: Awakening}}
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===''Bot Shots Battle Game!''===
[[File:Bsbg-thundercracker.jpg|thumb|Service with a smile.]]
Thundercracker participated in numerous one-on-one matches against other Autobots and Decepticons, using his fists, his sword, or his gun to defeat his opponents. Sometimes, he even faced off against himself! {{storylink|Bot Shots Battle Game!}}
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===''Transformers: Construct-Bots''===
[[File:ConstructBots thundercracker art.jpg|left|thumb]]
Thundercracker was one of the many customizable Transformers who battled across Earth and Cybertron. {{storylink|Transformers: Construct-Bots (mobile game)|Construct-Bots}}
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===''Transformers Legends''===
[[File:TFLegends Thundercracker.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.75]]
Thundercracker was among the Seekers who went on a worldwide rampage, until they were thwarted by the Autobots. {{storylink|Robots in the Sky}} During a Decepticon attack on a major human city, Thundercracker and [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] used their sonic powers to make things difficult for the Autobot rescue team of [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] and the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]]. {{storylink|To the Rescue}} Thundercracker took part in a major battle in [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]], but his taunting of the Dinobots resulted in [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]] dragging him out of the air for a beating. {{storylink|S.O.S. Dinobots (Legends)|S.O.S. Dinobots}}

Thundercracker was among the Decepticons who came to the aid of the reprogrammed [[Nightbird (G1)|Nightbird]], but failed to prevent her falling back into Autobot hands. {{storylink|Enter the Nightbird (Legends)|Enter the Nightbird}}

When the Autobots were driven from Earth, Thundercracker fought against his Decepticon comrades. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron (Legends)|All Hail Megatron}}

At some point, he was reformatted into [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]]. {{storylink|The Coronation of Starscream}}

Thundercracker was caught up somehow in a [[Quintesson]] plot to kidnap several Autobots during the [[Galactic Olympics|Galactic Games]]. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness: Part 1}}
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===''Angry Birds Transformers''===
{{main|Minion Pig#As Thundercracker}}
Thundercracker appears as one of the first unlockable characters. He is portrayed by a Minion Pig. {{storylink|Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:BattleTactics thundercracker.jpg|thumb|upright=2.0]]
Thundercracker participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He appeared in multiple different bodies:
*''Thundercracker'' — This Common character could be recruited by collecting 6 units of Cybermetal.
*''Thundercracker'' — This Uncommon character could be recruited by collecting 90 units of Cybermetal and 42 units of Transmetal.
*''Thundercracker'' — 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.
*''Thundercracker (Gen)'' - This Epic Character could be recruited by collecting 650 units of Cybermetal, 350 units of Transmetal, 150 exclusive cores, and 50 cores of this character. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Devastation''===
{{voiceactor|[[André Sogliuzzo]]}}
[[File:Devastation-Thundercracker.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.75|"Go bleach your roots, creep!"]]
After the [[Plasma Core]] was lost following its ejection from the ancient Cybertronian starship the ''[[Proudstar]]'', the Autobots had to hunt down a Decepticon from whom they could learn its location. Thundercracker had the misfortune of being the closest 'Con, and was promptly beaten into submission. Optimus Prime invited him to join their cause, and while Thundercracker didn't ''accept'', he ''did'' reveal the core's location to them; he considered Megatron's plans for it to be utter madness, and hoped the Autobots would destroy it. Bumblebee quipped that the Decepticon hadn't required any convincing at all, and that it was no surprise he was named Thunder''crack''er. Despite the Autobots' efforts, the Decepticons got their hands on the core and brought it back to the ''Proudstar'', where Thundercracker later battled the Autobots alongside Skywarp. {{storylink|Transformers: Devastation}}
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===''Transformers: Frontiers''===
{{charstubgame|{{storylink|Transformers: Frontiers}}}}

===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[file:ThundercrackerEarthWars.jpg|upright=1|frame|right|200x200px|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDjxEpNfnfs Ya ta ta ta ta ta Ya ta ta to ta ti Ya ta ta ta ta Ya ta ta ta ta to ta to KABOOM. KABOOM]]]

Thundercracker arrived on Earth with [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] in time to participate in the battle for the [[Codex Key]].

Starscream tried to pass the blame on Thundercracker for that one time they lost a [[Crystal of Power]] in [[Peru]], so Megatron had them find another Crystal like it, buy they found an inferior Depleted Crystal instead. Starscream hoped to use it anyway to bring an army of his own, but that didn't happen. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Fire on the Mountain event}}

He later commented on how giving [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] cloning tech for his [[Inception Day]] to create [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Transformers: Earth Wars|Nemesis Prime]] was a bad call. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Light Our Darkest Hour Event}}

*'''Class''': Aerial
*'''Lowest star rating''': 1 star
*'''Weapons''': He dual-wields miniguns to steadily damage targets.
*'''Ability: EMP bomb''': Drop an EMP bomb on the target disabling it for several seconds and dealing damage over time.
*'''Cost:''' 3 ability points +2 for reuses.
[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character: Thundercracker at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]
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===''Transformers: Bumblebee Overdrive''===
Thundercracker was in command of the ninth Decepticon base attacked and destroyed by the Autobots during a series of raids. He fought the invaders using his air advantage, but was eventually defeated. {{storylink|Transformers: Bumblebee Overdrive}}
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===''Transformers: Forged to Fight''===
[[File:ForgedToFight-Thundercracker.jpg|thumb|350px| "Wait, what do you mean it's fair and balanced?"]]
Thundercracker was one of many bots pulled from his universe to fight against the Quintessons. There are many of him running around! {{storylink|Transformers: Forged to Fight}}

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==Toys==
{{main|Thundercracker (G1)/toys}}

==Merchandise==
{{main|Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Merchandise}}

==Notes==
[[File:DecepticonPatrolJetheads.jpg|thumb|My hat has eyebrows!|upright=.6]]
*A handful of [[Marvel Books]] coloring books (among them ''[[Decepticon Patrol]]'') depict [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] and Thundercracker with original head designs. It's possible these were developed so kids could tell the characters apart in black and white, but the numerous [[character model]] oddities in these books make any kind of certain judgment difficult.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Thundercracker''' (サンダークラッカー ''Sandākurakkā'')
*''Czech:'' '''Hromoprask'''
*''French:'' '''Coup de Tonnerre''' (Canada, "Thunderclap")
*''Hebrew:'' '''Méfatsé'ach Raám''' (מפצח רעם, "Thunder Cracker")
*''Hungarian:'' '''Villámcsapás''' ("Lightning strike")
*''Italian:'' '''Vampiro''' ("Vampire")
*''Mandarin:'' '''Lìe Léi''' (Taiwan, 裂雷, "Cracking Thunder"), '''Léi Gōng''' (Taiwan, 雷公, "{{w|Lei Gong|Lord of Thunder}}"), '''Jīngtiān Léi''' (China, 惊天雷, "Sky-shocking Thunder")
*''Portuguese:'' '''Grande Trovão''' (Portugal comics, "Big Thunder"), '''Arrasador''' (Brazil comics, "Destroyer")
*''Russian:'' '''Gromoverzhec''' (Громовержец, "Thunderer")

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Thundercracker (G1)

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:''Thundercracker is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Thundercrackerg1guido.jpg|upright=2|thumb|The blue one. No, the other blue one.]]
'''Thundercracker''' claims the skies as his arena. He looks down in contempt on those who cannot leave the ground — he considers them lesser beings. He will often attack the flightless beings below him for no other reason than to satisfy his scorn.

His superiority in this realm is the only thing he is sure of. Thundercracker is not entirely committed to the Decepticon cause, and even has some seemingly contradictory sympathy for the [[human]]s they terrorize. Fear of retribution from [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and the influence of his peers is usually enough to bury these doubts. Regardless, he needs constant reassurance from [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (which occasionally take the form of threats) that he's where he needs to be. Sometimes, his [[Spark|heart's]] just not in the job.

{{bigquote|[[Human|These creatures]] were never worthy adversaries. The Decepticons are forged through combat, not slaughter.|Thundercracker|[[All Hail Megatron issue 12|''All Hail Megatron'' #12]]}}

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
[[File:DistantThunder thundercrackers firepower.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.0]]
{{main|Thundercracker (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity}}
One of [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]]'s elite, Thundercracker was present when the Decepticons boarded the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] and was subsequently left in [[stasis lock]] for four million years. Thundercracker was a consistent presence on the battlefield until he was severely damaged by [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] and placed in stasis by the Autobots.

Then, when the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] recovered him (along with various other victims of Omega) and he was reactivated to be one of [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]]'s troops, he didn't last long before being destroyed by the [[Underbase]]-powered Starscream.

Thereafter, depending on which [[splinter timeline]] you follow, he was either:
*Reactivated by Megatron and resumed his role at his master's side, helping to fight the [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronian Empire]] and the [[Swarm (G2)|Swarm]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Generation 2 (Marvel)|Generation 2}}
*Rebuilt only for his fear and hatred of Starscream to drive him to join [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] before defecting back to Megatron's faction and resuming his high posting. {{storylink|Primax 207.0 Epsilon|Classicsverse}}
*Turned into a [[zombie]]-like puppet by Megatron, until his body was ultimately vaporised by the Autobots. {{storylink|The Transformers: Regeneration One|Regeneration One}}
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===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
[[File:FireontheMountain thundercracker extra crispy.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.5|I like pointing my weapons at people.]]
{{main|Thundercracker (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity}}
Thundercracker was an ever-present member of [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s Decepticons on Earth, a regular battlefield presence—usually operating alongside his fellow fliers [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] and [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]—but never one to draw attention to himself. Perhaps his most significant adventure saw his loyalty to Megatron waver slightly when he contemplated letting the Autobot [[Jetfire (G1)|Skyfire]] destroy the Decepticons' newest superweapon in order to embarrass the glory-snatching Starscream.

In the year 2005, Thundercracker was badly injured during the [[Battle of Autobot City]], and was tossed out of [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] on the Decepticons' return trip to Cybertron. His body was recovered by the planet-eating [[Unicron]], and reformatted into [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]].
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===S.T.A.R.S. pack-in flyers===
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A [[S.T.A.R.S. continuity|series of recruitment messages]] sent by the Autobots to [[human]] allies featured Thundercracker as a recurrent bogeyman. He first appeared in the story of [[Johnny (G1)|Johnny]], a member of [[S.T.A.R.S.]] who spotted Thundercracker draining the energy from the boy's town. Despite all other power being knocked out, Johnny was able to activate his [[Command Center (G1)|Command Center]] and summon an Autobot squad. {{storylink|Have the Decepticons defeated us once and for all?}} However, even they were somewhat affected by Thundercracker's siphoning, and just as Johnny was preparing to issue orders, his Command Center went dead and the walls around him began to shake. {{storylink|Can one boy, alone, hold back the evil Decepticons?}}

Using the human power known as "imagination," S.T.A.R.S. recruits could perceive what it was like to be Thundercracker. {{storylink|You Have Been Chosen.}}

[[File:Theautobotsareunderattack.jpg|right|thumb||upright=1.5|The match-up no one demanded!]]

The Autobot messages ended that story there, leaving the outcome unknown. But in later messages, [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] would recall what he considered [[Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction (G1)|the Transformers' greatest battle on Earth]], in which the only enemy combatants were Megatron and Thundercracker. The two Decepticons set up an ambush for an Autobot convoy searching for a site on which to build [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]]. As the battle erupted, Thundercracker again employed his energy-draining attack (described here as a "[[force field]]"). {{storylink|Rodimus Prime remembers the Transformers greatest battle on Earth.}} [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] ordered [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]], [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]], and [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]] to retreat out of the weapon's range and get help, but as they left, Thundercracker pursued. {{storylink|Transformers Combat Data}}

Again, the story was cut short, but it would not be the last time Thundercracker was said to tangle with that particular group of Autobots. The final S.T.A.R.S. recruitment message told of [[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]] discovering that the squad was out scouting for new energy sources, and Thundercracker was sent on a sneak-attack run. The message warned that if the recipient failed to help out by joining S.T.A.R.S., the Autobots might be destroyed. {{storylink|The Autobots Are Under Attack!}}
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===Kid Stuff Talking Story Books===
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Thundercracker led a Decepticon attack on an oil storage dump within the Arabian peninsula. Though he carried out his mission with excitement and savagery, Thundercracker's attack was little more than a distraction to keep the Autobots occupied while Megatron stole crude oil from super tankers off the coast of Africa. {{storylink|Attack of the Decepticons}}
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===Sticker Adventures books===

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Thundercracker (or Skywarp) participated in a Decepticon assault on the Autobots, only to be once more beaten back. Under Megatron's orders, the Decepticons then lay low for several days, lulling the Autobots into a false sense of security. The Decepticons then stole the entirety of the Autobots’ fuel supply and attacked them once more. But Optimus, having anticipated a trick on the Decepticons’ part, arrived at the battlefield with a new supply of fuel for his troops. After sustaining too much damage, the Decepticons were forced to retreat once again. {{storylink|Revenge of the Decepticons}}

Thundercracker attacked an Autobot construction site that Optimus and his troops were using to fix up a spaceship. He received a nasty blow courtesy of Cliffjumper. {{storylink|Return to Cybertron}}
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===Marvel Storybooks continuity===
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Thundercracker is one of Megatron's most vicious fighters. He was involved in Megatron's scheme to take over the Earth by holding millions of humans hostage. When Megatron feigned a friendly demeanor after the Autobots had invaded the Decepticon base, Thundercracker stood by his leader's side. {{storylink|Battle for Earth}}

After having captured a group of Autobots, the Decepticons were awaiting the Autobots' surrender. The morning the Autobots' surrender was due, the Decepticons found a statue of Devastator on their doorstep, with a note attached to it, explaining the monument to be a peace offering from the Autobots. Thundercracker was amongst the Decepticons present that were surprised to see the Autobots burst forth from within the statue, catching the evil robots by surprise. In response to the Autobot fighter planes attacking from the skies, Megatron deployed Thundercracker and the other Decepticon jets to combat them. The Decepticons ultimately lost the fight nonetheless. {{storylink|The Autobots' Secret Weapon}}
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===Marvel coloring books===
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Thundercracker attended a briefing in the Decepticons' war room, where Megatron explained his plan to salvage sunken treasure in the waters near Alaska in order to finance factories that would build a Decepticon army. Thundercracker and Starscream maintained a high altitude above the other Decepticons as they retrieved the treasure, held in reserve as "secret weapons" that Megatron then called upon them when a squad of Autobots interfered with their objective. Thundercracker engaged Cliffjumper, but was forced to retreat when he was hit by a blast of the Autobot's [[glass gas]]. He and the other Decepticons were ultimately defeated when one of Rumble's earthquakes backfired, and swallowed up all of them (yes, even the flying ones...) {{storylink|Search for Treasure Under the Sea}}

After Megatron has constructed his own prison for the Autobots, Thundercracker and the other Decepticons were tasked with rounding their enemies up. He and Starscream employed [[Sleep Net]]s to capture Bluestreak and Sideswipe. Once nearly all of the Autobots had been captured, Bumblebee tricked the Decepticons into leaving the prison unattended, and freed his comrades. Thundercracker and Starscream were shot out of the sky by Sideswipe and Bluestreak upon the Autobots' escape. {{storylink|Bumblebee to the Rescue!}}

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Ordered to patrol "every inch of the Earth" in order to find a factory suitable for constructing a Decepticon army, Thundercracker wound up above some mountains, where he found only ice and snow. Thundercracker and his fellow jets then happened upon an "Autobot Factory," but a bombing run mysteriously had no effect; when the enraged Megatron led his troops to tear the factory down with their bare hands, it turned out they had been duped by one of Mirage's mirages. The Decepticons then battled the Autobots, and Thundercracker surrendered immediately when he was caught in Huffer's crushing grip. {{storylink|Decepticon Patrol}}

Thundercracker was one of the Decepticons who attempted to harm Sparkplug and Buster Witwicky, only for their plan to be foiled by the Autobots. Later, the Decepticons attacked the Hoover Dam. Thundercracker fought and defeated <s>Spin-Out</s> Sunstreaker, only for the Autobot to be repaired by his human allies. Thundercracker and the other Decepticons were shortly after driven away from the dam by the autobots. {{storylink|The Deadly Fuel Shortage}} Later, Thundercracker was one of the many Decepticons who defended the Decepticons' stronghold when an Autobot convoy mobilized against them. He and the rest of the Decepticons were defeated when the Autobots managed to turn the Decepticons' own [[Molecular transfer device]] against them. {{storylink|Summertime Coloring Book}}

When the Decepticons duped the Autobots into abandoning their base with a phoney message from Cybertron, they were themselves then tricked when the Autobots created a fake message of their own. Fleeing the captured Autobot base under the mistaken belief it was about to be attacked by Martians, Thundercracker and Starscream once again wound up in the vise-like grip of Huffer. {{storylink|A Message From Outer Space}} In another case of history repeating itself, Thundercracker was once again ordered by Megatron to patrol every inch of the Earth in order to search for the ideal location for a Decepticon factory. Then Megatron claimed the forest they were already in would be the ideal location for said factory, and Thundercracker didn't go anywhere. Thundercracker helped Megatron tear the place up, until the Autobots arrived, and the Decepticons were forced to flee after a brief battle. {{storylink|Forest Rescue Mission}}

Thundercracker asked Soundwave, Ravage and Rumble to join him in a plot that would put an end to the Autobots once and for all. He led his fellow Decepticons to a scrap yard, where he showed them a car compactor. The four of them then built a fake rest stop which concealed the car compactor beneath its benign exterior. They managed to trap and crush Gears, only for Mirage, Ratchet and Sideswipe to show up instantly afterwards. Thundercracker's circuits were jammed in mid-air by Mirage, sending him plummeting down. {{storylink|The Autobot Smasher!}}

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===Big Looker storybooks continuity===
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Thundercracker was part of the ambush party that boarded the Ark during the Cretaceous period, which led to Optimus Prime crashing his ship in a volcano and shutting everyone on board offline. The Decepticons then raided a nearby nuclear power to gain the additional power necessary to destroy the Autobots. The Decepticons and the Autobots battled afterwards, but with the Decepticons running low on fuel once more, the evil robots were forced to retreat. {{storylink|Battle for Cybertron}}

Thundercracker was one of the Decepticons who sabotaged the Autobots’ chance at winning a cross-country car rally. During the final heat of the race, Thundercracker attacked Cliffjumper just as the Autobot was leaving the starting line. Thundercracker planed to blow Cliffjumper to bits, but he did not expect Hound to jump in the way of his projectiles. Thundercracker did not stick around after his botched attempt on the race. {{storylink|The Great Car Rally}}

The morning after a fierce battle against the Autobots, as both sides were in the process of recovering, Thundercracker and his fellow Decepticon suddenly appeared in the skies over the Autobots' headquarters. Their mission was to draw the Autobots' attentions in order to prevent them from learning about an attempt by Blitzwing to steal oil nearby, but Optimus Prime realized that he and the Autobots were being distracted when he noticed the Decepticons didn't have the energy to fire their own weapons. {{storylink|Decepticon Hijack}}

Thundercracker was present when Megatron threatened his troops into coming up with a battle plan for him. {{storylink|Insecticon Attack!}}
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===Listen 'n Fun audiobooks continuity===
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Under [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]'s leadership, Thundercracker and Skywarp attacked a solar plant. After Starscream was hit by Optimus, Thundercracker asked if he was still functional. The trio retreated after Megatron furiously ordered them to withdraw lest they damage the solar reactor. They rendezvoused with the rest of Megatron's forces a mile away, and Thundercracker admitted they had been wrong to follow Starscream's orders. Megatron let him and Skywarp take part in the subsequent attack on the solar plant. {{storylink|Sun Raid (Listen 'n Fun)}}

===Find Your Fate Junior===
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====Battle Drive====
In one possible scenario, where Megatron and his troops had tracked down Sparkplug to a cave in the mountains, Thundercracker was amongst the Decepticons present, ready to pounce on the human. Then a small squadron of Autobots arrived to rescue Sparkplug. In the event that Megatron was destroyed by Swoop, Thundercracker, along with the rest of the Decepticons, were easily defeated by the Autobots. In the event that Swoop retreated, Thundercracker was amongst the Decepticons who remained at the cave instead of pursuing the Dinobot. Thundercracker stood next to Megatron in a military formation, along with Buzzsaw, Ransack, Shockwave, Frenzy and Skywarp, while Megatron delivered his sanction to the Autobots in the cave; "Prepare to die!" Thundercracker was soon knocked back by a blast courtesy of Hound. The battle that ensued lasted for two full days before the Decepticons were ready to move in for the kill. In the event that Swoop returned in time with reinforcements, Thundercracker and the rest of the Decepticons were forced to retreat.

In another possible scenario, Thundercracker was likely part of a large Decepticon army that Megatron led once the Autobots had been lured out in the open farmland. Thundercracker didn't perform any feats of note in the ensuing battle, save for being blasted out of the sky Optimus in a scenario where the Autobot leader and Jazz made for a mad dash towards a bridge for cover. In this scenario, the Autobots were victorious. {{storylink|Battle Drive}}

====Attack of the Insecticons====
When Starscream learned that the Autobots had in their possession an energy device called the Sun-Pak, he planned to steal the device for himself, and gathered a posse of Decepticons to accomplish this task, with Thundercracker among the chosen. If Starscream's plan lead to the Autobots concentrating their fire upon him, causing the Decepticon jet to beg for mercy, Thundercracker would react differently depending on the Optimus Prime's retort. If the Autobots accepted Starscream's surrender, Thundercracker would decry Starscream as a coward and terminate his superior officer himself. He would nonetheless thereafter acknowledge Starscream's surrender, and leave the Autobots to their own devices. If the Autobots ignored Starscream's surrender, Thundercracker would prove to be Starscream's salvation instead, as one of his sonic booms would provide Starscream the opening he needed to kidnap Sparkplug and then hastily retreat. {{storylink|Attack of the Insecticons}}

====Earthquake====
Thundercracker acted as an advance scout for the Decepticons. In the event that Megatron's plot to destroy Center City with an artificial earthquake was successful, Thundercracker was sent ahead to make sure there were no survivors at ground zero.{{storylink|Earthquake (book)|Earthquake}}

====Desert Flight====
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Thundercracker was part of a Decepticon deployment stationed in a desert base. The Decepticons plotted to lure the Autobots in a trap through the use of an anti-gravity beam. Using the beam on a nearby human settlement, the Autobots would be duped into coming to the fleshliness’ rescue, only to be themselves trapped by the effects of the beam.

If the Autobots bypassed the anti-gravity field, Thundercracker was part of the squad that intercepted the Autobot convoy headed for the Decepticon base. {{storylink|Desert Flight}}

====Decepticon Poison====
In a possible scenario, Thundercracker was one of the many Decepticons present at the water supply facility, about to poison it when the Autobots arrived on-scene. In one possible scenario that followed, he was shot down by the Autobots, creating his own grave in the charred earth bellow. {{storylink|Decepticon Poison}}

====Project Brain Drain====
In one possible scenario, Thundercracker was one of the Decepticons who was to keep a crowd of humans cornered while Galvatron used a "[[Brain Drain device]]" to drain their intelligence. As the Decepticons arrived at the open-air concert they had targeted, Thundercracker was caught off-guard by a small group of Autobots. A blast caught his wing, ripping it off and sending him tumbling to the ground. {{storylink|Project Brain Drain}}
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===''Machine Wars'' toy bio===
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The mysterious [[Machine Wars (event)|Machine Wars]] were a tumultuous time for Thundercracker. At long last he was convinced of and committed to the truth of the Decepticon cause, but Thundercracker now ironically found himself in open rebellion against Megatron's leadership of the faction. It is unknown what events led to his reversal of heart about the Decepticons and his being branded a "Rebel Warrior."

{{note|Since no fictional backstory has ever been established for the ''Machine Wars'' line it is possible that it is set in some alternate reality where this was simply Thundercracker's nature, but given that the rest of the characters are clearly their classic G1-selves unrevealed events/character development seem more likely explanations.}}
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===3H comics===
During the [[Quintesson]] invasion of Cybertron less than three months after the [[Great Transformation]], a team of [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticons]] led by Overseer [[Rexian]] came upon a non-reformatted section of Cybertron. There, they found themselves surrounded by a group of eight fully-mechanical Cybertronians, who alleged that they were Decepticon prisoners freed by the upheaval to their homeworld. With their sparks now in random bodies and their former identities thus unclear, one claimed that he was really Thundercracker—something that the others angrily contested, each claiming that ''they'' were really Thundercracker. The group agreed that the one who was able to smash the most Sharkticons ''must'' have been the real Thundercracker, and they set about tearing Rexian's forces apart. {{storylink|Wreckers: Finale Part II}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
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Thundercracker was one of the first Decepticons recruited by Megatron, part of his "inner circle" with standing high enough that he was among those who stood at the Decepticon leader's side as he delivered speeches to his burgeoning army in the early days of war. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}

Some time into the war, on the eve of the appointment of the Autobots' new [[Prime (rank)|Prime]], Thundercracker and Skywarp were charged with massacring a building's worth of pesky [[neutral]]s in [[Altihex]]. {{storylink|The War Within issue 1|The War Within #1}} Some time later, he was sent to destroy an Autobot base in [[Protihex|Sector Zero-Six]] alongside Skywarp and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], but on the way Starscream leaked the plan to [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] in an attempt to bait him into joining the Decepticons. It didn't exactly work out like that: when the Seekers arrived, Grimlock had evacuated the base and planted a bomb to greet them. {{storylink|The War Within Preview}} Once Skywarp was done berating Starscream for being an idiot, he and Thundercracker returned to base without him. {{storylink|The War Within issue 3|The War Within #3}}

When Megatron and Optimus Prime were granted a vision of the future by the [[Matrix of Leadership]], Thundercracker was among the Transformers they saw battling on Earth. {{storylink|The War Within issue 5|The War Within #5}} In the years that followed this vision, the two leaders disappeared, heralding the beginning of the [[Dark Ages]]. During this time Thundercracker served under [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], and was one of the troops sent to the [[Well of All Sparks]] to put a stop to [[The Fallen]]'s plans. {{storylink|Conflagration}}

Thundercracker was one of several Decepticon invaders who attacked the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] when it left Cybertron to search for energon on other planets, and wound up entombed within the vessel for four million years when it crashed on [[Earth]]. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye #8}} He was reactivated in [[1984]] with the rest of the Transformers, and fought at Megatron's side until the Decepticons were ultimately defeated in 1999. Thundercracker and the other Decepticons were loaded aboard the spacecraft ''[[Ark II]]'' with the intent that they be returned to Cybertron, but the vessel had been sabotaged and exploded mid-flight. Scheming arms dealer [[Lazarus|Adam "Lazarus" Rook]], recovered the bodies of Thundercracker and the other Decepticons, and spent the next several years reprogramming them in order to sell them to foreign powers. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 5|Prime Directive #5}}

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In 2002, in a demonstration of the Transformers' power for a group of prospective clients, Lazarus had Thundercracker participate in an attack on the Arctic division of the Smitco Oil Refinery. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 2|Prime Directive #2}} Everything went wrong for Lazarus soon after, however, when Megatron succeeded in breaking free of his control, then liberated his Decepticon subordinates. Megatron began a plan to cyberform the Earth with a metallic virus, and to pass the time during the preparations, Starscream, Thundercracker and Skywarp busied themselves by tearing apart the Autobot [[Mini Vehicle]] team. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 3|Prime Directive #3}} Once the virus was deployed, the Decepticons launched an attack on San Francisco in which Thundercracker took part, joining his fellow fliers in a bombing run on the Autobot giant [[Superion (G1)|Superion]], forcing the combiner to split into his component [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]]. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 4|Prime Directive #4}} The Decepticons triumphed over the Autobots, and Thundercracker stood watch over their defeated foes while Megatron tried to persuade [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] to help the Decepticons conquer Earth. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 5|Prime Directive #5}} Ultimately, though, the Decepticons' plans were foiled thanks to human interference, and the sacrifice of Superion. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 6|Prime Directive #6}}

''When the Decepticons were left leaderless after Megatron was abducted by the mysterious aliens known as the [[Keeper (species)|Keepers]], Thundercracker, oddly enough, turned to weapons smuggling, working with [[Mexico|Mexican]] arms dealers south of the border. He was moored at [[Mesa Verde|Atahulpa Aeropuerto de Mesa Verde]], getting his cargo hold loaded with guns, when [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] sieged the tiny airport. As his human allies scattered, Thundercracker transformed and engaged the Autobots with his drone missile launchers. One of the guided projectiles nearly blasted Prowl in the back, but Bumblebee knocked it off course... right into a tanker filled with jet fuel. The resulting explosion was catastrophic, and threw the Autobots for a loop. Thundercracker was prepared to finish off Prowl when the renegade [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]] Grimlock arrived on the scene. Fresh for battle, Grimlock easily defeated Thundercracker, battering him from head to toe before knocking him into the airport terminal. {{storylink|Transformers: Hardwired|Hardwired}}''

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''Recovering from his injuries, Thundercracker joined up with Starscream and his forces in [[Las Vegas]] (renamed "New Centurion" by Starscream following his takeover of the city). He got another chance at Prowl and Bumblebee while fighting on the Strip, but the Autobots were better prepared this time and Thundercracker was brought down by Prowl's wire-guided missiles and crashed in front of Caesar's Palace. He revived in time to join Soundwave in double-teaming Grimlock, who had also come in the assault on Las Vegas. Unfortunately, Thundercracker once again fell before the Dinobot's superior might after only a few blows. He stayed under Starscream's command after Megatron returned, remaining in Las Vegas while the former Decepticon leader and those loyal to him quit the city. This only led to Thundercracker being captured with the rest of Starscream's Decepticons when their leader was killed by the Keepers and reanimated as a host body for their awesome power. Thundercracker, Skywarp and the others were trapped beneath a massive energy field, like mice in a cage to the god-like aliens.''

''The [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] eventually dug a tunnel to freedom, and Thundercracker's group of Decepticons reunited with Megatron, working with the Autobots against the Keepers. Thundercracker joined [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] and the Autobot [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] on air patrol during the fight with the Keepers, strafing the aliens and their puppets, [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] and Starscream. He survived the battle with the Keepers (not to mention the nuclear missile launched by the American government) thanks to Optimus Prime super-charging the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] with a pool of newly discovered energon.'' {{storylink|Transformers: Annihilation|Annihilation}}

''Thundercracker began working for Megatron again, and was present in the Nevada desert when the Autobots and Decepticons confronted the United States military. Thanks to their airborne tactics, Thundercracker and Skywarp did significant injury to the troops and survived the [[deconstructionite]] assault virtually unscathed.'' {{storylink|Transformers: Fusion|Fusion}}

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When the Decepticons clashed with the Autobots over a crashed Autobot vessel discovered in the Arctic, Thundercracker took a beating from [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]]. This battle was soon interrupted by the arrival of Shockwave and his army of [[Triple Changer]]s, who had come from Cybertron to bring the planet's errant sons home. He quickly disposed of Megatron and demanded that Thundercracker and the others submit to him. {{storylink|New World Order}} The Decepticons somewhat begrudgingly assented to return to Cybertron, but upon arrival Thundercracker and Skywarp were amazed at what Shockwave had accomplished in their absence. While relaxing in an energon bath, they debated how to proceed; Thundercracker believed it would not be long before Shockwave demanded they pledge themselves to his cause, but Skywarp didn't care much, advocating they do what they always did and pick the side with the biggest guns. {{storylink|Brothers' Burden}} Their tune soon changed, however, when Shockwave's dark schemes were uncovered by Optimus Prime; the two Seekers ''tried'' to shut the blast door to the command centre before the Autobot leader could make it through, but they failed, and Prime forced Shockwave's location from them. {{storylink|Countdown to Extinction (issue)|Countdown to Extinction}} Thundercracker and Skywarp then both played possum to avoid fighting further. Starscream passed them on his way to the shuttle bay, intending to escape the planet and return to Earth, and he ordered Thundercracker and Skywarp to accompany him. They complied, and helped him load up the inactive Combaticons aboard a shuttle they hijacked. {{storylink|Revelation (War and Peace)|Revelation}}

Back on Earth, the Decepticons made it back to the ''Nemesis'' and set about scavenging parts to restore the ship to working order. {{storylink|Black Sunshine}} To this end, they attacked the ''Ark''. Thundercracker was part of Starscream's initial salvo against the Autobot base, a decoy to be deliberately taken prisoner in order to draw out the remaining Autobots where the newly reformatted [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] could get at them. {{storylink|Night of the Combaticons}} After decimating the Autobots' ranks, [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] freed the fallen Decepticons, and they were about ready to terminate their opponents when the awe-inspiring clone known as [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]] emerged from fold-space, looking to have words with Starscream. Sunstorm's "purifying light" induced an energon overload in the Decepticons' systems, knocking them into stasis lock. {{storylink|Black Sunshine}} Skywarp and the others remained Autobot prisoners until Starscream negotiated a deal for their release in exchange for his aid against Sunstorm. They were only given half-power, though, and had to stumble out of the Autobot camp in an extremely weakened condition. {{storylink|Skyfire (issue)|Skyfire}}

===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
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Thundercracker was one of the many Transformers found dormant aboard the ''Ark'' by [[Cobra]], who reprogrammed the alien robots to serve them. After rebuilding Thundercracker and Skywarp into [[Rattler]] planes, Cobra sent them to attack a peace ceremony at [[Washington, D.C.]], where one of the Seekers was the first of the attackers to reveal their [[transformation]] ability before punching [[Ace]] out of the sky. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 1|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #1}}

Eventually, the Decepticons were freed from Cobra's control, and Thundercracker and Skywarp started fighting against the newly freed Autobots. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 5|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #5}} When the [[SPS Satellite]] went out of control and sent energy beams raining down on [[Cobra Island]], the two Seekers were caught in its blasts and deactivated. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 6|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #6}}

{{note|Thundercracker and Skywarp are identical in this series, so it's possible that Thundercracker was also the one to kill [[Major Bludd]] in [[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 4|''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers'' #4]]. It seems more like something Skywarp would do, though.}}
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===''Transformers Legends'' anthology===
Thundercracker and Skywarp were getting bawled out by Megatron when the news came in that Starscream had injured himself. When they went to retrieve Starscream, the Seeker was gone, and Thundercracker pointed out the Autobot tire-marks leading away from the area. He later totally bought Starscream's story that he'd been feigning amnesia to gain access to the Autobot base. {{storylink|Redemption Center}}

===''The Beast Within''===
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During an all-out offensive against the Autobots, Thundercracker attempted to take down Grimlock by himself, only to have his head crushed for his troubles. {{storylink|The Beast Within}} It's not quite clear if this ''killed'' Thundercracker; soon afterward, [[Beast (G1)|The Beast]] slaughtered most of the Decepticons, and Thundercracker's corpse could be seen lying amongst the monstrosity's victims, but his dead body was in ''jet'' mode, suggesting that perhaps he'd survived Grimlock's ministrations and met his end at The Beast's hands while in vehicle form. {{storylink|The Beast Within Part 2, Consequences}}
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===''Q-Robo Transformer''===
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===2005 IDW continuity===
{{main|Thundercracker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity}}
[[File:RID32 tc and buster.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.5|"I've only had Buster for a day and a half. But if anything happened to her, I would kill everyone in this room and then myself."]]

A chance to be part of the exciting world of underground gladiator games turned into a life Thundercracker never wanted. Though the terrorism and insurgency of the Decepticons gave him pause, a belief in the rhetoric that founded the faction, and the sense of brotherhood and belonging he gained from being a Seeker, saw Thundercracker remain a loyal Decepticon for millions of years. He served as part of [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]]'s [[Infiltration protocol|infiltration unit]] on Earth, but when [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]] laid waste to the planet, it was more than Thundercracker could bear. He believed the Decepticons had strayed too far from their original goals, and turned against his leader, saving the Autobots and the city of New York from a nuclear strike. Cast out by his fellows, he threw his lot in with Earth, embracing the planet as a new home and celebrating the ability of its people to grow and change in ways that Transformers struggle to. Today, his love of humanity and their arts has evolved into a desire to become a screenwriter, but love for his dog [[Buster (IDW)|Buster]] always comes first.
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===''Lil Formers''===
Thundercracker watched "[[w:Snakes on a Plane|Snakes on a Plane]]" with [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] and [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]. All three Decepticons were pretty freaked out by the premise of the film.

Later, he got squeamish when a human baby ''almost'' touched him. {{storylink|Lil Formers}}

===''Henkei! Henkei!'' pack-in manga===
[[File:Henkei packin thundercracker graffiti.jpg|right|thumb|upright=0.8]]
Thundercracker accompanied Starscream, Skywarp, Ramjet, and a mind-controlled Jetfire in raiding a power plant. {{storylink|Henkei! Henkei! volume 4}} A little while later, he, Skywarp, and Ramjet had their alternate modes graffitied by a little kid. Flaming mad, they went after the kid, who was being sped to safety by [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]]. The jets were able to catch up to them when Prowl pulled Sunstreaker over for speeding, but once he understood the situation, the 'cop-bot helped his fellow Autobot send the Decepticons packing. {{storylink|Henkei! Henkei! volume 5}}

===''Mini Mayhem!''===
Thundercracker participated in an infiltration of BotCon to track down next year's toy designs, and use them to conquer the Autobots once and for all! {{storylink|Mini Mayhem!}}

===''Henkei! Henkei! Transformers -Visualize-''===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Visualize Shot 8}}}}

===Robot Heroes===
[[File:IAmOptimusPrime thundercracker.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.5]]
When Optimus Prime recounted a story of the Transformers' homeworld of Cybertron, Thundercracker could be seen flying through the planet's skies in his original Cybertronian alternate modes. As Prime's story continued, he was joined by Skywarp. {{storylink|I Am Optimus Prime (Robot Heroes)|I Am Optimus Prime}}
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===''Alternity''===
[[File:Alternity thundercracker package art.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.5]]
A Thundercracker from an unknown [[universal stream]] was one of the [[Questor]]s gathered by [[Megatron (G1)#Alternity|Megatron]]. Granted a portion of the hyperdimensional powers that his leader had obtained from the monstrous [[Hytherion]], Thundercracker was given a new body with a [[Timaeus drive]] that granted him the ability to travel through dimensions, and an assortment of new weaponry, among them a "Power Zap" that let him drain energy from other machines, including his enemies, and a Nova Concussion Generator that allowed him to create the functional equivalent of sonic booms in the vacuum of space. He was less than pleased with his new sports car alternate mode, however; having always considered his ability to fly one of things that put him above most other lifeforms, Thundercracker saw his new ground-bound form something of an ironic humiliation. Further, these assorted upgrades did nothing to dispel his doubts about the Decepticon cause. {{storylink|Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Alternity|Alternity Thundercracker Sonic Blue profile}}

Thundercracker's doubts came to the fore when Megatron succeeded in his plan to seize control of the two-dimensional lifeforms known as the [[Planicron]]s. Observing Megatron's manipulation of these beings from their base on the magical planet of [[Menonia]], Thundercracker felt for the strange creatures as swathes of them were slain in service of Megatron's ambition. Just then, Starscream made another of his characteristic power plays, using a magical tablet to take control of the Planicrons from Megatron—but Megatron simply killed Starscream, and gave the tablet to Thundercracker to hold. Thundercracker set the tablet down, unable to find it himself to do anything to help the Planicrons... then suddenly, the next thing he knew, he was staring at the tablet again, and the sequence to free the Planicrons had been initiated. Although confused as to whether or not he was responsible, Thundercracker felt no fear when a furious Megatron rounded on him. Rather, he informed his leader that he did not deserve such power, and immediately fled, covering his escape with a Nova Concussion blast.

Subsequently, the liberated Planicrons joined forces with the [[Alternity]] and the [[Binaltech]] Transformers of the [[BT World]], and succeeded in obliterating Megatron. In the wake of Megatron's defeat, a guilty Thundercracker returned to Menonia to survey the damage done to the planet, where he received a message from the Planicrons thanking him for helping them. Although Thundercracker took some consolation in their words, the ghostly form of the deceased Starscream the appeared to tell him he would never truly be forgiven. {{storylink|Alternation}}

{{note|The story, or at least the translation we currently have of it, is not very clear, but the implication seems to be that Thundercracker may have been possessed by Starscream's ghost and used to set the Planicrons free.}}
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===''Kre-O'' cartoon===
[[File:Thundercracker-Bot Stars.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]
Thundercracker gave a poor score to [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'s awesome dance performance, and a great score to Starscream's terrible performance. {{storylink|Bot Stars}}

Thundercracker was among the minions who passed [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] his presents during the holiday season. {{storylink|A Gift For Megatron}}

Thundercracker helped Megatron get back into shape after a string of humiliating defeats by standing on top of him while the Decepticon leader did some push-ups, and holding on to his weights while he did some reps. {{storylink|Megatron's Revenge}}
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===''Transformers: All Spark''===
[[File:AllSpark1 thundercracker.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.5|Hi-diddle-dee-dee, a background extra's life for me.]]
Not long after the Transformers' awakening on Earth, Thundercracker and Starscream engaged the Autobots in battle in a desert canyon, keeping them busy while the other Decepticon raided a nearby power plant. {{storylink|The Fated Rival, Once Again...}} Some time later, after the Decepticons had seized control of a human city and constructed a space bridge, Thundercracker stood alongside his fellow jets and Devastator to defend the bridge against the Autobots' newest warriors, the Dinobots. Thundercracker was sent hurtling off into the distance by the shockwaves that resulted when Grimlock managed to topple Devastator, but was back in action in time to help direct the Insecticons that Shockwave then sent through the space bridge to keep the Autobots occupied. {{storylink|Revenge (All Spark)|Revenge}} He then came under fire from human military in the city, and was eventually overpowered by their barrage. {{storylink|Great Aspirations}}
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===''BeCool'' shorts===
'''Blue Jet''' (青のジェット機 ''Ao no Jettoki'') was part of the audience of ''Quiz! BeCool''. {{storylink|The Story of Quiz! BeCool}}

===''Cloud''===
[[File:Cloud Thundercracker.jpg|thumb|]]
Thundercracker was one of many undesirables cast out of [[Cloud World]]'s [[Metropolis]] for seeking to use the super-robot [[SARA]]'s power over space and time for his own ends. Exiled to the lawless [[Underground (Cloud)|Underground]], he and these other malcontents banded together under [[Megatron (G1)#Cloud|Megatron]], who gave them the name "Decepticons" and led them in an attack on Metropolis to take SARA for themselves. Thundercracker worked in concert with Starscream to lay waste to the sector of the city they had been charged with attacking as part of the Decepticons' simultaneous, citywide assault, but Starscream then left him to mop up so he could swagger off and report their success to Megatron. {{storylink|Fate}}

Thundercracker fought alongside [[Drift (G1)#Cloud|Deadlock]] during one of the Decepticons' many campaigns across the multiverse. {{storylink|Decepticon Jaeger Deadlock}}

{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Awakening (Cloud)|Awakening}} {{storylink|Eagerness}} {{storylink|Lightwave}} {{storylink|Metamorphosis (Cloud)|Metamorphosis}} {{storylink|Overwhelm}} {{storylink|Concealment}} {{storylink|Struggle}} {{storylink|Fury (Cloud)|Fury}} {{storylink|Transcendence}} {{storylink|TFC-D04}} {{storylink|Transformers Cloud (issue)|Transformers Cloud}}}}

===''Angry Birds'' comic===
[[File:AngryBirdsTF1 thundercracker.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.5|Hi-diddle-dee-day, a background extra's life is gay.]]
Thundercracker was part of a group of Decepticons who attacked an Autobot shuttle in a failed attempt to steal the [[AllSpark]]. {{storylink|Angry Birds Transformers issue 1|Angry Birds Transformers #1}}
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===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
[[File:TFvsJoe6 thundercracker commence fire.jpg|right|thumb|A high silk hat and a silver cane...]]
Aided by a number of [[Cobra]] troops, Thundercracker guarded the temple constructed by Megatron on [[Primus]]'s face. He detected the arrival of a group of Autobots and [[G.I. Joe (team)|Joes]], and entered a firefight with them. {{storylink|Expelled from the Garden}}
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===''TransTech''===
[[File:Seeker-Shinai-CMW.jpg|thumb|left|upright=2|...a watch of gold with a diamond chain...]]
A couple of Thundercrackers were two of many offworlders in [[Axiom Nexus]]'s Under City. They were 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}}
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===''Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe''===
[[File:Pop-UpPowerglideAVP.jpg|thumb|upright=0.8|I'll rarely be a celebrity, a background extra's life for me!]]
Thundercracker followed Megatron to Earth in pursuit of the Allspark. His specialty amongst the Seekers was maneuverability. He participated in a large battle against the Autobots in a human settlement. {{storylink|Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe|The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe}}

====Ask Vector Prime====
He was enhanced by forestonite. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime}}

===''Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Kenjirō Tsuda]] (Japanese)}}
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|The Road to Q-Transformers Land Which Won't Lose to Puroland}}}}

===''Prime Wars Trilogy'' cartoons===
[[File:Machinima-Titans-Return-Ep2-Elites.jpg|thumb|250px|Not even a speaking role, just dies. Was this role supposed to go to [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]]?]]
The [[Mistress of Flame]] ordered Thundercracker and the other members of the [[Elite Air Resistance Squadron]] to attack [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], but they were all completely overwhelmed by the [[Titan (group)|Titan]]. {{storylink|Our Heroes Respond}}
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===''Star Trek vs. Transformers''===
[[File:PrimesDirectivePart1-DecepticonAltModes.jpg|thumb|left|300px]]
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}} Thundercracker 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'']]. When the group retreated to a nearby moon, they found Trypticon being swarmed by [[Kuri]]'s [[Klingon]]s. {{storylink|Prime's Directive, Part One}}

[[File:PrimesDirectivePart3-Decepticons.jpg|thumb|right|250px]]

As Megatron negotiated with the [[alien]]s, Thundercracker conducted a patrol before the alliance was cemented and he joined Starscream in re-attacking Cygnus Seven. {{storylink|Prime's Directive, Part Two}} When the group cornered Optimus and prepared to execute him, Fortress Maximus burst out of the moon, sending the Seekers scattering. {{storylink|Prime's Directive, Part Three}} When the two Titans began brawling, Starscream used the distraction to steal away a cache of [[dilithium]] so he could conquer a planet. When Megatron took notice of this, he ordered the battle ended, having Trypticon beam all the Decepticons aboard so they could pursue the traitor. {{storylink|Prime's Directive, Part Four}}

The Decepticons caught up with Starscream at the chambers of the [[Klingon High Council]] on [[Kronos]]. Once Megatron had downed the traitor, he ordered his troops to raze the First City before the Autobot/[[Starfleet]] alliance arrived. Though the organics had donned [[Crewbot|Cybertronian-scaled mechas]], the Seekers' air superiority proved an advantage in the fight before Soundwave crippled their foes via audio disruptor waves. Unfortunately for the Decepticons, the Klingons were deaf to the frequency that Soundwave used, allowing them to call in a [[Warbird (Star Trek)|warbird]] fleet that defeated the invaders. As part of [[James T. Kirk]]'s peace treaty with the [[Klingon Empire]], Thundercracker and his fellow Decepticons were left in Klingon custody. {{storylink|Prime's Directive, Part Five}}

===''Bumblebee'' graphic novels===
[[File:GoForTheGold-SideswipeVsSeekers.jpg|thumb|left|250px]]

Thundercracker was one of a number of Decepticons who joined Starscream as they battled for control of a volatile [[Cybertonium]] meteorite. After first tangling with [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]], he and Skywarp chased [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] through the sky until the impending meteor explosion prompted them both to retreat. {{storylink|Transformers: Bumblebee - Go For the Gold|Go for the Gold}}

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===''Mazinger Z versus Transformers''===
[[File:MazingerZvsTransformers-Thundercracker.jpg|thumb|right|250px]]

Transported to the Japan of an alternate universe by a malfunctioning [[space bridge]], Thundercracker and the other Decepticons scouted out the nearby [[Photonic Power Laboratory]], and watched as the Autobots battled [[Kōji Kabuto]] inside the [[Mazinger Z]] super robot. After Megatron and [[Doctor Hell]] formed an alliance of their own, Thundercracker and Skywarp joined the [[Mechanical Beast]]s in their attack on the facility, but Mazinger Z shot them both out of the sky. The duo took part in the three-way battle to take down the monstrous "Hellscream" when the Air Commander went rogue, and Hellscream's eventual destruction opened a second dimensional breach that sent the remaining Cybertronians back home. {{storylink|Mazinger Z versus Transformers}}

===''Transformers/Ghostbusters''===
Thundercracker took part in a battle on Cybertron at some point before [[Gozer]] invaded the planet. {{storylink|Ghosts of Cybertron Part 1}}

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===''Transformers vs. The Terminator''===
[[File:EnemyOfMyEnemyPart3-Thundercracker.jpg|thumb|left|250px|He's sad because he knows he's in another crossover comic and is about to eat shit.]]

In [[2029]], Thundercracker was part of the final attack on [[Skynet]]'s [[Omega Base|last stronghold]], hovering high and raining death on the artificial intelligence's army. {{storylink|Enemy of My Enemy Part One}}

To avert the Decepticon threat, a lone [[T-800]] travelled back to 1984 to try and destroy them before they conquered the world. In this new timeline, the interference of the anomalous android allowed the Autobots to survive. After the Decepticons had fallen back to scout the alien world, they launched an attack on [[Cyberdyne Systems]] for its energy production capabilities. {{storylink|Enemy of My Enemy Part Two}}

After thoroughly conquering the facility, Thundercracker reported on the Decepticons' activities to Megatron, informing his master that nothing similar to the Terminator robot. When the Autobots found them, Thundercracker was jumped by [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]], having his nosecone impaled. {{storylink|Enemy of My Enemy Part Three}}

Thundercracker recovered in time to join his fellows in cornering Bumblebee, Arcee and [[Velocity (G1)|Velocity]] before Starscream betrayed the Decepticons by shooting Soundwave in the back, a distraction Arcee took advantage of to knock Skywarp into Thundercracker and take both out of the fight. When Megatron was felled, Thundercracker was taken into custody by the Autobots only for the Cybertronians to find that the T-800 had remotely detonated [[Mount St. Hilary]] and destroyed the ''Ark''. Though confused about who had destroyed the mountain, Thundercracker ultimately agreed to Optimus Prime's proposal of a truce. {{storylink|Enemy of My Enemy Part Four}}

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Danny Hansen]] (English)|[[Erwan Zamor]] (French), [[Manuel Campuzano]] (Latin-American Spanish)}}

[[File:SiegeEpisode6-Rainmakers.jpg|thumb|250px]]

Thundercracker accompanied several Seekers in detaining the Autobot Wheeljack and the energon scavenger Bumblebee. On Megatron's orders, Thundercracker and the others prepared to execute their prisoners, but intervention by other Autobots led to their captives' escape. Thundercracker and the other Seekers gave chase, but ultimately failed to capture the Autobots. {{storylink|Siege episode 1}}

Thundercracker and Acid Storm joined Starscream in confronting Jetfire outside the tomb of Alpha Trion. Starscream then exposed Jetfire as a traitor, and the killer of fellow Seeker Skywarp. When Jetfire admitted that Starscream spoke the truth, Megatron ordered his execution, and Thundercracker prepared to attack, only to be thrown aside by Jetfire launching missiles, and he fled into the air. Thundercracker, alongside Starscream, Acid Storm, Hotlink and another Seeker gave chase in vehicle mode, and though Hotlink was lost, Thundercracker and the others succeeded in shooting down Jetfire. {{storylink|Siege episode 4}}

Thundercracker was part of the Decepticon force that attacked Autobot Command, under the command of Starscream. {{storylink|Siege episode 6}}

Thundercracker was later in charge of the torture of the captured Autobot Steeljaw, as part of Starscreams plan to lure the last Autobots still on Cybertron into a trap. Wether Thundercracker remained behind on Cybertron on joined Megatron aboard the Nemesis is unknown. {{storylink|Earthrise Episode 1}}

===''My Little Pony/Transformers''===
[[File:ShineLikeADiamond-Seekers.jpg|thumb|left|300px|"Remember when I got to write screenplays and walk my dog and everyone loved me? Why can't I have that back?"]]

Thundercracker was one of several Decepticons who battled for control of a malfunctioning [[Space bridge|spacebridge]], only to be teleported to [[Equestria]] as a result of [[Queen Chrysalis]]'s [[magic]] interfering with the machine. {{storylink|Transformation Is Magic}} While Megatron had gone off with the [[changeling]] queen, Thundercracker remained with Starscream and Skywarp and the three quickly conquered the city of [[Manehattan]]. Though initially sent to do rounds, Thundercracker was called back into battle by Starscream when [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] arrived. While the Seeker trio initially pinned down the Autobot, the equine [[Rarity]] used her [[magic]] to shield Arcee and allowed her to shoot down Thundercracker. {{storylink|Shine Like a Diamond}}

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===''Transformers/Back to the Future''===
After the Decepticons had conquered [[Hill Valley]], Thundercracker functioned as an aerial patrol. {{storylink|Transformers/Back to the Future issue 1|Transformers/Back to the Future #1}}

==Commercial appearances==
[[File:1986 Comm Jazz and Thundercracker Party.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|How bizarrely in-character.]]
Thundercracker snuck his way into several bits of original [[commercial]] animation. The following commercials contain original footage of Thundercracker:
*He appeared in the first Transformers animation, a 1984 commercial advertising the Marvel comic. In it, he, Starscream, and Skywarp attacked a power plant on Earth. The Autobots then launched a counter-attack against them. Thundercracker was animated with an early model featuring a black face. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#The Transformers #1|''The Transformers'' #1}}
*Thundercracker, Skywarp, and Starscream encountered the Autobots Jazz, Sideswipe, and Prowl in the middle of a desert. The two groups briefly scuffled. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Decepticon jets & Autobot cars|Decepticon jets & Autobot cars commercial}}
*He flew overhead in jet mode as Optimus transformed and opened fire on Megatron and his troops. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Optimus Prime and Megatron|Optimus Prime and Megatron commercial}}
*Thundercracker and Starscream strafed three Autobot cars, only to be met with Jetfire. The airborne Autobot shot him down, forcing the Decepticons to transform and land. Thankfully, their newest recruit, Shockwave, was able to pick up the slack. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Jetfire and Shockwave|Jetfire and Shockwave commercial}}
*Thundercracker, Skywarp, and Starscream found themselves on the wrong end of a beating when they came to blows with the Dinobots. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Predacons|Predacons commercial}}
*A commercial for Transformers reflective iron-on patches advertised the "[[Prizes in Disguise]]" competition. When the [[iron-on patch]] was used, it was possible to find instead an instant win ticket for a Transformers voice changer (of the [[Enemy (G1)|Enemy]] variety)—or to have a party with "life-size" Transformers! Among the "life-size" Transformers shown were [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] and Thundercracker. In all likelihood, you did not party with them.

He has also been featured in some online promotional videos:
*After Megatron learned about [[BotCon 2009]] from Optimus Prime, he led a small group of Decepticon representatives to the convention, including Thundercracker. {{storylink|BotCon 2009!}}

==Games==
===Adventure Game: Defeat the Decepticons===
When Optimus embarked on his mission to rescue the Autobots' [[Mini Vehicle|Minicar]] troops from the Decepticons, Thundercracker could hinder Optimus Prime's progress, by attacking him, temporarilly breaking down the Autobots' leader. {{storylink|Adventure Game: Defeat the Decepticons|Adventure Game: Defeat the Decepticons packaging blurb and game}}

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===''Transformers: Mystery of Convoy''===
[[File:Jetron MoCsprites.jpg|right|thumb|200px]]
Thundercracker was among the [[Decepticon]] troops who sought to destroy [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] on his journey, confronting him in the [[Temple Ruins]]... in theory. {{storylink|Transformers: Mystery of Convoy}}

{{note|Thundercracker's supposed appearance in this game is from a [[Transformers: Mystery of Convoy (promo video)|''Mystery of Convoy'' promo video]], calling him one of the "[[Seeker (body-type)|Jetron]]" foes. These enemies being copies of Thundercracker is... dubious, especially given the poor visual resemblance.}}

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===''The Transformers'' (PS2)===
[[File:TFPS2 thundercracker profile.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
Thundercracker was one of the Decepticons who joined the battle on the planet [[Zel Samine]] over the powerful [[Zel Quartz]], where he defended the [[Monogan Hydroelectric Power Station]] and [[ELTA]] against Autobot incursion. {{storylink|The Transformers (PS2)|The Transformers}}

{{Note|Thundercracker is a non-playable character who appears only among the legion of Decepticon duplicates in the Autobot campaign.}}
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===''Transformers G1: Awakening''===
[[File:Gluawakening thundercracker.jpg|left|thumb|upright=0.85]]
Thundercracker was among the Decepticons who pursued and boarded the Autobot [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]. When the ship crashed on [[Earth]], all inside were sent into stasis, but the Decepticons woke up four million years later and resumed their conquering ways. Picking up [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]], whom they tricked into becoming a Decepticon, Thundercracker took part in an attack on [[Dyson Dam]]. He and the other [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] picked a fight with [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] and were soundly trounced by the Dinobot. He also took part in a disastrous assault on the Ark, which ended with the Decepticons in retreat. {{storylink|Transformers G1: Awakening}}
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===''Bot Shots Battle Game!''===
[[File:Bsbg-thundercracker.jpg|thumb|Service with a smile.]]
Thundercracker participated in numerous one-on-one matches against other Autobots and Decepticons, using his fists, his sword, or his gun to defeat his opponents. Sometimes, he even faced off against himself! {{storylink|Bot Shots Battle Game!}}
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===''Transformers: Construct-Bots''===
[[File:ConstructBots thundercracker art.jpg|left|thumb]]
Thundercracker was one of the many customizable Transformers who battled across Earth and Cybertron. {{storylink|Transformers: Construct-Bots (mobile game)|Construct-Bots}}
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===''Transformers Legends''===
[[File:TFLegends Thundercracker.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.75]]
Thundercracker was among the Seekers who went on a worldwide rampage, until they were thwarted by the Autobots. {{storylink|Robots in the Sky}} During a Decepticon attack on a major human city, Thundercracker and [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] used their sonic powers to make things difficult for the Autobot rescue team of [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] and the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]]. {{storylink|To the Rescue}} Thundercracker took part in a major battle in [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]], but his taunting of the Dinobots resulted in [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]] dragging him out of the air for a beating. {{storylink|S.O.S. Dinobots (Legends)|S.O.S. Dinobots}}

Thundercracker was among the Decepticons who came to the aid of the reprogrammed [[Nightbird (G1)|Nightbird]], but failed to prevent her falling back into Autobot hands. {{storylink|Enter the Nightbird (Legends)|Enter the Nightbird}}

When the Autobots were driven from Earth, Thundercracker fought against his Decepticon comrades. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron (Legends)|All Hail Megatron}}

At some point, he was reformatted into [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]]. {{storylink|The Coronation of Starscream}}

Thundercracker was caught up somehow in a [[Quintesson]] plot to kidnap several Autobots during the [[Galactic Olympics|Galactic Games]]. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness: Part 1}}
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===''Angry Birds Transformers''===
{{main|Minion Pig#As Thundercracker}}
Thundercracker appears as one of the first unlockable characters. He is portrayed by a Minion Pig. {{storylink|Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:BattleTactics thundercracker.jpg|thumb|upright=2.0]]
Thundercracker participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He appeared in multiple different bodies:
*''Thundercracker'' — This Common character could be recruited by collecting 6 units of Cybermetal.
*''Thundercracker'' — This Uncommon character could be recruited by collecting 90 units of Cybermetal and 42 units of Transmetal.
*''Thundercracker'' — 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.
*''Thundercracker (Gen)'' - This Epic Character could be recruited by collecting 650 units of Cybermetal, 350 units of Transmetal, 150 exclusive cores, and 50 cores of this character. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Devastation''===
{{voiceactor|[[André Sogliuzzo]]}}
[[File:Devastation-Thundercracker.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.75|"Go bleach your roots, creep!"]]
After the [[Plasma Core]] was lost following its ejection from the ancient Cybertronian starship the ''[[Proudstar]]'', the Autobots had to hunt down a Decepticon from whom they could learn its location. Thundercracker had the misfortune of being the closest 'Con, and was promptly beaten into submission. Optimus Prime invited him to join their cause, and while Thundercracker didn't ''accept'', he ''did'' reveal the core's location to them; he considered Megatron's plans for it to be utter madness, and hoped the Autobots would destroy it. Bumblebee quipped that the Decepticon hadn't required any convincing at all, and that it was no surprise he was named Thunder''crack''er. Despite the Autobots' efforts, the Decepticons got their hands on the core and brought it back to the ''Proudstar'', where Thundercracker later battled the Autobots alongside Skywarp. {{storylink|Transformers: Devastation}}
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===''Transformers: Frontiers''===
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[file:ThundercrackerEarthWars.jpg|upright=1|frame|right|200x200px|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDjxEpNfnfs Ya ta ta ta ta ta Ya ta ta to ta ti Ya ta ta ta ta Ya ta ta ta ta to ta to KABOOM. KABOOM]]]

Thundercracker arrived on Earth with [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] in time to participate in the battle for the [[Codex Key]].

Starscream tried to pass the blame on Thundercracker for that one time they lost a [[Crystal of Power]] in [[Peru]], so Megatron had them find another Crystal like it, buy they found an inferior Depleted Crystal instead. Starscream hoped to use it anyway to bring an army of his own, but that didn't happen. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Fire on the Mountain event}}

He later commented on how giving [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] cloning tech for his [[Inception Day]] to create [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Transformers: Earth Wars|Nemesis Prime]] was a bad call. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Light Our Darkest Hour Event}}

*'''Class''': Aerial
*'''Lowest star rating''': 1 star
*'''Weapons''': He dual-wields miniguns to steadily damage targets.
*'''Ability: EMP bomb''': Drop an EMP bomb on the target disabling it for several seconds and dealing damage over time.
*'''Cost:''' 3 ability points +2 for reuses.
[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character: Thundercracker at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]
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===''Transformers: Bumblebee Overdrive''===
Thundercracker was in command of the ninth Decepticon base attacked and destroyed by the Autobots during a series of raids. He fought the invaders using his air advantage, but was eventually defeated. {{storylink|Transformers: Bumblebee Overdrive}}
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===''Transformers: Forged to Fight''===
[[File:ForgedToFight-Thundercracker.jpg|thumb|350px| "Wait, what do you mean it's fair and balanced?"]]
Thundercracker was one of many bots pulled from his universe to fight against the Quintessons. There are many of him running around! {{storylink|Transformers: Forged to Fight}}

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==Toys==
{{main|Thundercracker (G1)/toys}}

==Merchandise==
{{main|Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Merchandise}}

==Notes==
[[File:DecepticonPatrolJetheads.jpg|thumb|My hat has eyebrows!|upright=.6]]
*A handful of [[Marvel Books]] coloring books (among them ''[[Decepticon Patrol]]'') depict [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] and Thundercracker with original head designs. It's possible these were developed so kids could tell the characters apart in black and white, but the numerous [[character model]] oddities in these books make any kind of certain judgment difficult.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Thundercracker''' (サンダークラッカー ''Sandākurakkā'')
*''Czech:'' '''Hromoprask'''
*''French:'' '''Coup de Tonnerre''' (Canada, "Thunderclap")
*''Hebrew:'' '''Méfatsé'ach Raám''' (מפצח רעם, "Thunder Cracker")
*''Hungarian:'' '''Villámcsapás''' ("Lightning strike")
*''Italian:'' '''Vampiro''' ("Vampire")
*''Mandarin:'' '''Lìe Léi''' (Taiwan, 裂雷, "Cracking Thunder"), '''Léi Gōng''' (Taiwan, 雷公, "{{w|Lei Gong|Lord of Thunder}}"), '''Jīngtiān Léi''' (China, 惊天雷, "Sky-shocking Thunder")
*''Portuguese:'' '''Grande Trovão''' (Portugal comics, "Big Thunder"), '''Arrasador''' (Brazil comics, "Destroyer")
*''Russian:'' '''Gromoverzhec''' (Громовержец, "Thunderer")

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Flywheels

2021-01-04T15:50:59Z

Umbreon67: /* War for Cybertron Trilogy cartoon */

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{{disambig2|the sometime Titan Master "Skytread"|the ''Beast Wars: Uprising'' Headmaster|Skytread}}
:''Flywheels is a [[Decepticon]] [[Duocon]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Flywheelsboxart.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Howitzer'd!]]

'''Flywheels''' (aka '''Skytread'''<ref name="skytread">"Skytread" is a substitute name used by Hasbro for new toys representing the ''Generation 1'' Flywheels character, ''presumably'' because the name "Flywheels" is currently not available as a [[trademark]], first used for a [[Titan Master]] figure from the [[Titans Return (toyline)|''Titans Return'' line]] released in 2016 and subsequently also for a Deluxe Class figure from the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege]]'' line released in 2018. Furthermore, it was also used in ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'', where [[Skytread]] was a [[Nebulan|Nebulon]] [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] that was binary bonded to Flywheels.</ref>) tries to keep it together and stay upbeat, he really does, but it's hard when your mind (and often your body) is literally divided in two. A split personality would be trouble enough, but to add injury to illness, Flywheels' two halves are very jealous of each other and basically hate each other's guts. They spend more time fighting one another than the Autobots. It doesn't matter whether they're unified in robot form or not, Flywheels' two halves go right on arguing, which can be disconcerting to others around him, to say the least.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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[[File:Sixshotg1marvel.jpg|upright=0.6|thumb|"Hi. We're off to do other things now... elsewhere. Without you. Bye!"]]
Flywheels was a part of [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]]'s army of Decepticons on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Upon learning the co-ordinates of the planet [[Nebulos]] from [[Zarak (G1)|Lord Zarak]], requesting the Decepticons help in ridding the [[Autobot]]s from his world, Scorponok ordered his army to lay siege to the alien planet. Flywheels was seen in jet mode as part of a battalion carrying Decepticons from their spacecraft to the surface of Nebulos, where he remained out of sight, away from the main events. {{storylink|Broken Glass!}} Later, every Decepticon on the planet left Nebulos in pursuit of the Autobots to planet Earth. {{storylink|Brothers in Armor!!}}

[[File:Zombieskalis.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.9]]
''Back on Cybertron, Flywheels appeared in a brief battle against [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]] and the [[Sparkabot]]s. He was knocked out of the air by Ultra Magnus and was captured by the [[Autobot]]s. As a prisoner, he was soon forced to fight with his captors against a horde of [[zombie]] Transformers in [[Kalis]]. Though the Autobots had taken away his blaster, Flywheels was still able to pull his own weight in destroying the encroaching horde by using his tank mode. After he realized that they were slaughtering former Autobots, Ultra Magnus ordered a cease-fire, hoping they might instead come up with the means to revert the zombies to a fully-living state. Flywheels disobeyed Ultra Magnus' order, but soon stood down when his captors threatened to blast him next. The group retreated to a nearby building, where they puzzled out that they were indeed fighting the dead, but the zombots hadn't been risen through supernatural means; rather, a powerful radio-signal was controlling the motor functions of Cybertronian corpses. With this information in mind, Flywheels led Ultra Magnus to the [[Baird Beaming Transmitter]] so they could jam the signal. Reluctantly, Ultra Magnus returned Flywheels his weapons, so that the Decepticon could watch his back while he worked on shutting down the zombies. This proved fortuitous for Magnus, as Flywheels saved his life from a zombie who had managed to sneak up on him, just as he was finishing up his task.'' {{storylink|City of Fear!}} ''Ultra Magnus then allowed Flywheels to go and get reinforcements, though he had little expectation of the Duocon's return.'' {{storylink|Legion of the Lost!}} ''Surprisingly, Flywheels did come back with [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] to give the remaining zombots a good stomping, and force his way into the inner sanctum of the crazed scientist, [[Flame (Marvel)|Flame]], responsible for the entire Kalis incident.'' {{storylink|Meltdown!}}

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''He later joined the [[Mayhem Attack Squad]] and took part in their joint attack with the [[Wrecker]]s on [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] and [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]]. He was one of only three Mayhems to escape alive from the gruesome twosome's base, but was killed by Galvatron after the retreat to the Decepticons' [[Decepticon heavy transport|heavy transport]].''<ref>Although Flywheels's death is not shown, Galvatron [[:File:Galvatron flywheels.jpg|grabs him by the right arm]] during his and Megatron's assault on the Mayhems' ship, and his corpse (with the right arm torn off at the shoulder) [[:File:Time wars casualties.png|can be seen on the ground]] just before Rodimus Prime and the other Autobots intervene to save the remaining Wreckers and Mayhems. It's pretty clear what happened off-panel.</ref> {{storylink|Time Wars}}

====''Regeneration One''====
{{NoteRG1}}
Flywheels took part in [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]]'s attack on the [[Baird Beaming Transmitter]] in [[Kalis]], where he berated [[Ruckus (G1)|Ruckus]] for making too much noise. {{storylink|Counterpoint}}

====''Transformers '84''====
[[File:TF84 FlywheelsDullBot.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.2]]
Flywheels, along with [[Battletrap (G1)|Battletrap]] and [[Punch (G1)|Counterpunch]], was part of a Decepticon unit under [[Wingspan]]'s command. They followed the Autobots [[Fastlane]] and [[Cloudraker (G1)|Cloudraker]] to [[Earth]] in [[1017]], intent on locating the long-lost [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]. Eager for action, Flywheels and Battletrap headed off to scout the terrain, leaving Wingspan alone with Counterpunch. When the Duocons returned they found Wingspan had been ''mysteriously'' killed and, blaming the Autobots, the three Decepticons headed off to confront them. In the ensuing battle, Flywheels was able to gravely wound Cloudraker, but was in turn shot down by Fastlane. {{storylink|Transformers '84 issue 0|'84 #0}}
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===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Headmasters'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Yūki Satō]] (Japanese)|[[John Culkin]] (English, Omni Productions dub)}}
[[File:DuelAsteroid Flywheels.JPG|upright=1.1|thumb|What is this ominous light that threatens to engulf us?]]
Flywheels, alongside [[Battletrap (G1)|Battletrap]], worked under [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], who first sent them into battle when the Autobots and Decepticons were fighting over a [[Floppy disk|disk]] containing data on the [[Master Sword]]. The Duocons' double amount of vehicle modes was enough to overwhelm the Autobot [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]], and the Decepticons quickly grabbed the disk and retreated. {{storylink|The Master Sword Is in Danger!!}} Flywheels soon appeared again to defend Scorponok as he used the disk's data to manufacture the [[Zarak Shield]]. {{storylink|The Zarak Shield Turns the Tide}}

The Duocons' next mission was to hide a time bomb on the asteroid [[Juno]], so that Scorponok could blow up [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] and [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] when the two arrived for their duel. {{storylink|Duel on the Asteroid}} Flywheels later participated in the climactic battle against the Autobots at the [[Arctic|North Pole]] and retreated into space when Scorponok put his plan to destroy the [[Earth]] into motion. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}
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====''Legends'' comic====
[[File:LegendsManga Vol40 Flywheel.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4]]
In 2021, Flywheels was among Scorponok's Decepticons who battled [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress]]'s Autobots near a [[black hole]], where he got his butt handed to him by [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]]. Scorponok's detonation of the black hole caused the combatants to lose their bodies, and they were forced to convert their heads into small [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] forms and travel to the [[Legends World]] in search of new ones. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Prologue}} Flywheels joined up with the [[Astrotrain Transport Company]] for a free body, only to be enslaved by [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] until he and the other Headmasters were able to escape. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 40|Bonus Edition Vol. 40}} Now unemployed, Flywheels used his speed to pick pockets until he met [[Zarak (G1)|Zarak]], an alternate version of Scorponok from another dimension. Tempted by his offer of a new body, he figured any Scorponok was worth being loyal to and agreed to recruit additional soldiers to his cause, convincing [[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]] and Brawn to join him at his "new workplace". When Zarak moved to conquer the world, however, Flywheels was punched out by an angry Grimlock, then swatted into the distance by Zarak for daring to suggest he could help by forming Scorponok's head. {{storylink|LGEX Headmaster Set Chapter}}

Flywheels was unfortunate enough to be hanging around in [[Akihabara]] when [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] landed on top of it. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 43|Bonus Edition Vol. 43}} When Scorponok arrived in the Legends World, he had Flywheels sneak into the local [[Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department|police station]], steal the keys to the jail and break out [[Slugslinger (G1)|Slugslinger]], [[Misfire (G1)|Misfire]] and the [[Sweep (G1)|Sweeps]]. After stealing [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]]'s [[transtector]], he also broke [[Katsu Don]] out to aid in Scorponok's plan. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Finale: Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part One|Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part One}} Flywheels was on board Scorponok's [[Majin Zarak]] during the final battle for the Legends World. When the other Headmasters abandoned ship, Flywheels was apparently still on board when Scorponok and Majin Zarak were blasted into a dimensional void, trapping him as well. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Finale: Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part Two|Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part Two}}
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===''Transformers in 3-D''===
Flywheels and the Decepticon [[Clone (subgroup)|Clones]] volunteered for [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]]'s mission to make [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]]'s weekend more interesting. Whether they succeeded was never recorded. {{storylink|The Test (issue)|The Test}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:Duocons from MtMtE -8.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|"It is only logical that there will be no side-effects from this whatsoever."]]
[[Battletrap (G1)|Battletrap]] and Flywheels were created by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] as early prototypes for his [[Triple Changer]] fascination. Instead of achieving three alternating modes, however, they gained the ability to separate into two different alternate modes at once. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye#Issue #8|More Than Meets The Eye #8}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[Rules of Disengagement (issue)|''More Than Meets The Eye'' #7]]}}

Flywheels was a "twitchy [[Neoprimalism|neoprimalist]] with big feet" who suffered from a possibly made-up form of psychosomatic hyperflexia that caused him to change form when he lied. {{storylink|Rules of Disengagement (issue)|Rules of Disengagement}} During the war, he was stationed at [[Grindcore (prison)|Grindcore]], where he outfitted new prisoners such as [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] with nasty transformation-hindering [[inhibitor spike]]s. {{storylink|Speak, Memory: Part 1}}

[[File:KillAllCons-TheForagers.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4]]
At some point he was captured by the Autobots and imprisoned in [[Garrus-9]]. After [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]]'s sacking of the prison, Flywheels was allowed to leave as part of [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s crew. Not far out of the [[Elba System]], their ship was intercepted by the [[Decepticon Justice Division]]. Flywheels and [[Flame (Marvel)|Flame]] used the ship's comm system to eavesdrop on the communication between Shockwave and [[Tarn (DJD)|Tarn]], discovering that their liberator was willing to sell them all out to save himself, as pretty much everyone on the ship was on "[[The List]]" of transgressors to the Decepticon cause. When Tarn rejected the offer and began to use his weaponized voice, they cut the eavesdropping and, along with [[Scorponok (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Scorponok]], abandoned ship, figuring that ejecting themselves without direction in space presented better odds of survival. {{storylink|The Ties That Bind (issue)|The Ties That Bind}} Floating aimlessly in the direction of the [[Dark Nebula]], Flywheels began praying for salvation, which came in the form of [[Krok (G1)#2005 IDW continuity|Krok]] and [[Spinister (G1)#2005 IDW continuity|Spinister]], and their [[Weak Anthropic Principle|hijacked prisoner escort ship]]. He joined the hodge-podge crew, though he wasn't taken with their name for themselves. {{storylink|Kill All 'Cons}}

[[File:Flywheels tesarus whos afraid of the djd.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|left|Flywheels about to feel the agony of "de feet."]]
Flywheels became part of Krok's ragtag Decepticon crew along with [[Misfire (G1)|Misfire]], Spinister, and [[Crankcase (G1)|Crankcase]]. Searching for [[energon]] and supplies on the planet [[Clemency]], Flywheels mistook the still-living body of [[Fulcrum]] firstly for a miracle and then for a [[zombie]] and an affront to [[Primus]]. Once that misunderstanding had been sorted out the group then chanced upon a P-6 [[Worldsweeper]], a type of [[Starship|ship]] that Flywheels noted was famous only for "crashing". What they found on board the ship, such as aborted [[protoform]]s, disconnected [[brain module]]s and a robot apparently made out of wood was disturbing enough, but then they were contacted by the [[Decepticon Justice Division]] through Flywheels' [[communicube]] and given an ultimatum to surrender one of their number so that the other six could watch him die. As there were only six of them the group reasoned that the D.J.D. must have miscounted, until Krok discovered that the ship also contained [[Grimlock (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Grimlock]] in a [[stasis pod]]. {{storylink|Rules of Disengagement (issue)|Rules of Disengagement}}

After agreeing on the seemingly-suicidal plan to fight their way out, the Scavengers spiked Grimlock's stasis pod with [[circuit speeder]]s and left him out for the D.J.D. to find. While [[Tarn (DJD)|Tarn]] battled the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]] leader, the rest of the Decepticons tried to slip away but were ambushed in turn by the rest of the D.J.D. When Flywheels's feet proved too big for [[Tesarus (DJD)|Tesarus]] to do his usual "grind them up feet first to make the death last longer" bit, he simply stuffed the praying Flywheels into his grinder head-first, leaving only his lower half intact. After the D.J.D. abandoned the fight for a new priority target (believing their primary target, Fulcrum, was dead) the surviving Scavengers looted Flywheels's remains for spare parts and [[energon]]. Eighteen months later, what little of him was left was examined by the [[Mortilus|Necrobot]]. {{storylink|Scavengers (Part 2): Who's Afraid of the DJD?|Who's Afraid of the DJD?}}

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===''Titans Return'' marketing material===
An ancient [[Titan Master]], Skytread could team up with other bots to grant them the ability to create a clone decoy of themselves. {{storylink|#Generations|''Titans Return'' Skytread online bio}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
When the Decepticon-[[Hive (G1)|Hive]] alliance developed the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] process, [[Skytread]] and Flywheels became one of the first Headmaster pairs, escalating the conflict on Nebulos with their power. {{storylink|A Brush With Infamy–Prologue}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
:*''First Appearance:'' [[The World In Your Eyes Part Two|''Transformers'' issue #2]]

[[File:TheWorldInYourEyesPart3 AscenticonGuardVolunteers.jpg|right|upright=1.6|thumb]]
Skytread was a supporter of the [[Decepticon|Ascenticons]], and attended a rally held by [[Megatron (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Megatron]] in [[Tarn (polity)#2019 IDW continuity|Tarn]]. As Megatron delivered his speech, unknown assailants attacked, seemingly trying to assassinate the Ascenticon leader before vanishing. {{storylink|The World In Your Eyes Part Two}}

Using the attack and the recent murder of [[Brainstorm (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Brainstorm]] as justification, Megatron formed his own private [[Ascenticon Guard|security force]], comprising Skytread, [[Elita One (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Elita-1]], [[Reflector (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Refraktor]], and [[Quake (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Quake]], drawing the concern of [[Security Operations]] and [[Autobot]] senator [[Optimus Prime (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Orion Pax]]. {{storylink|The World In Your Eyes Part Three}}

[[File:TheCracksBeneathYourFeetPt1 SkytreadRefraktor.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.0]]
After the murder of the newly-forged [[Rubble]] and a [[Voin]], Quake disappeared from the Guard. Rubble's mentor, [[Bumblebee (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Bumblebee]] joined the guard shortly afterwards, claiming that he wanted to be part of a solution to Cybertron's current chaotic state. While Elita-1 welcomed him, Skytread and Refraktor greeted him with hostility, obliquely threatening to "break" him if he double-crossed them. Despite Bumblebee stating that Ascenticon second-in-command [[Soundwave (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Soundwave]] had left it to Elita-1 to allow him in, Skytread became more aggressive, insulting Bumblebee for his poor record in Security Operations and his failure to keep Rubble safe, and even pushing him. Enraged, Bumblebee punched Skytread in the face. When Refraktor attempted to attack Bumblebee from behind, he received an elbow to the face before Skytread tackled Bumblebee, only for the new recruit to sweep his legs. Angered by the behaviour of her comrades, Elita-1 quickly broke up the fight. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part One}}.

As unrest continued, the Ascenticon Guard gained more recruits, including [[Barricade (IDW)|Barricade]], a former member of Security Operations who had been implicated in the murders of Rubble and the Voin. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Three}} Security Operations soon reached Ascenticon headquarters, and [[Prowl (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Prowl]] requested that he be allowed to question his former comrade. Flanked by Skytread and [[Acid Storm (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Acid Storm]], Soundwave refused. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Four}}

As Security Operations cordoned off [[Ascenticon Headquarters]], Megatron and Soundwave discussed the truth. Brainstorm, had been killed by The Rise, a terrorist group that Megatron publicly opposed, but was actually in charge of. The Voin had witnessed the murder, and had been killed by Quake based on information from Barricade. Rubble had stumbled upon Quake, and was quickly murdered himself. Aware that Barricade's capture could expose him, Megatron ordered The Rise’s direct commander, [[Shockwave (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Shockwave]], to carry out a false-flag attack on Ascenticon Headquarters to evacuate Barricade.

[[File:TheChangeInYourNaturePt1 BumblebeeBeatsSkytread.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.2]]
As a secret member of The Rise, Skytread guarded Barricade as he prepared to be extracted, only for Bumblebee, himself secretly spying on behalf of Orion Pax, to join them. Despite his best efforts, Skytread was unable to get the spy to leave. As [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]], [[Whisper (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Visper]], and [[Storm Cloud (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Storm Cloud]] breached the building, Bumblebee attempted to stun Visper, only for Skytread to shield his fellow Riser with his body. While he lay stunned, Bumblebee attempted to fight off Visper and Sixshot, only for Skytread to recover and stun the interloper, allowing Barricade to escape. Later, Skytread was present when Megatron used the attack as justification for the Ascenticons taking a more aggressive approach, and unveiling the movement's new insignia. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Five}}

After being branded with the new insignia, Skytread was confronted by Bumblebee for his behaviour during the attack. Refusing to tell him anything, and stating that he should be thankful for stopping Sixshot from killing him, Skytread was blinded by Bumblebee's headlamp before being punched and kicked in the face. Once again, Elita-1 broke up the fight, and claimed that Skytread had saved Bumblebee's life by accidentally stunning him. Bumblebee, however, questioned how much she actually knew about her Guard. {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part One}}

After Elita-1 was removed as leader of the Guard, Soundwave promoted Skytread to the position, who quickly began sadistically flaunting his new authority over Bumblebee. In the aftermath of the [[Tether]]'s fall, Skytread ordered Bumblebee to search the ruins of a collapsed structure for survivors on his own, secretly knowing that he was sending the spy into [[Treadshot (G1)|an arranged ambush]] to be eliminated at Megatron's behest. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: All Fall Down|All Fall Down}}

When [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] and her Security officers attempted to gain access to Ascenticon HQ again, Skytread confronted her personally, backed by hundreds of Ascenticons who barred their path. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: Swindle's|Swindle's}} After Quake was apprehended by Security, [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] ordered the killer paraded through the streets in chains. Skytread seeded the crowd with Ascenticon sympathizers and upon receiving Soundwave's order, had them start a riot to cover for Quake's escape. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: Prisoners|Prisoners}}

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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon===
[[File:Siege-Ep3-Mirage-is-a-bad-spy.jpg|thumb|300px]]
{{voiceactor|[[Philip Bache]] (English)|[[Cédric Ingard]] (French), [[Vlad Chiriac]] (German), [[Roberto González]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Carlos Hernández]] (Latin-American Spanish)}}

Skytread served as part of an ambush set up for the Autobots, who were searching for the Allspark. He attacked alongside his teammates, tangling with [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] himself, yet the Autobots escaped, and Impactor was buried under rubble and left for dead, leaving Skytread, Barricade and Spinister to report the failure back to Megatron. {{storylink|Siege episode 2}}

Skytread and Spinister were standing by in their sector when the Autobot Mirage arrived, disguised as a Decepticon and spinning the lie that he was searching for an Autobot encampment. Skytread and Spinister decided to join the hunting party, as they both desired to add to their kill count, and revealed a dozen Autobots, dead on pikes ahead of them. Both found their work amusing. However, Skytread caught onto Mirage's trick when his hologram started to fail, revealing his true Autobot status. Skytread realised too late, however, as before he could attack, he was shot in the back by Chromia. {{storylink|Siege episode 3}}

Having seemingly survived, Skytread was part of the Decepticon force that attacked Autobot Command, as the Ark prepared to launch. In the battle, Skytread took down [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] off the Ark, before he was knocked out by the other Autobots. {{storylink|Siege episode 6}}

Skytread revaled himself to Elita-1 and the other Autobots during their escape from the arena. However, he opted to let them go, himself horrified by what Megatron was doing to loyal Decepticons. He requested that the Autobots knock him down however, so not to arouse suspicion. They did so, and made their escape, while Skystreads actions went unnoticed and unpunished. {{storylink|Earthrise Episode 2}}

Skytread was later among the Decepticons that remained on Cybertron under the command of Shockwave, after Megatron and most his forces left with the completed Nemesis. Skytread, alongside Spinister and several Seekers, captured members of the Autobot Resistance by using Shockwave's cloaking technology. As thy set out to deliver their prisoners to Shockwave, however, Chromia, who had survived her injury, started picking off the Decepticons one by one. As she zoomed in on Skytread, he panicked, begging not to he shot as he had helped them. Chromia killed him anyway. Not long after Elita-1's bombs went off, destroying the area. {{storylink|Earthrise Episode 6}}

==Commercial appearances==
[[File:FlywheelsCommercialAndSeason4Intro.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
Flywheels's appearance on the battlefield caught the Autobots by surprise when they first thought that a jet was about to crash into a tank, only for the two vehicles to transform into one robot! The element of surprise quickly wore off, however, and Flywheels had to contend with [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] pouncing on him. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Duocons and Throttlebots|Duocons and Throttlebots commercial}}
{{note|Animation from this commercial was recycled for the [[title sequence]] of [[The Rebirth|season 4]] of the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 animated series]], even though Flywheels himself didn't appear in the show.}}
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==Games==
===''The Transformers'' (PS2)===
{{Note|Flywheels is a non-playable character. He appears among the legion of Decepticon duplicates in the Autobot campaign.}}
{{storylink|The Transformers (PS2)|The Transformers}}

===''Transformers Legends''===
Flywheels and [[Black Shadow (Victory)|Black Shadow]] encountered the D.J.D. on Clemency. They both died. {{storylink|Rules of Disengagement (Legends)|Rules of Disengagement}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:G1-toy Flywheels.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Hey, you know what they say about guys with big feet, right?"]]
*'''Flywheels''' (Duocon, [[1987]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-97'''
**''Accessories:'' "Laser cannon" pistol
:Flywheels' [[robot mode]] is made from the combination of two separate vehicles that make up his [[alternate mode]]: a maroon [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#F-4 Phantom|F-4 Phantom II fighter jet]] and a brown self-propelled howitzer of vague origin. Pressing the jet onto the tank's turret via friction-hold tabs triggers a spring-loaded [[autotransformation]] into the combined robot mode. Splitting the robot into the two vehicles is an entirely manual affair, however.

:His only robot-mode articulation is the sideways-swinging movement of his arms at the shoulder, but thankfully his rifle has a [[5 mm post]] on the back end so it can at least point forward in robot mode, even if he has to hold it like a sword to do so. The rifle can also be mounted on the tank's front end or on the underside of the jet nosecone.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Decepticon/Flywheels/flywheels.htm More information on Flywheels at TFU.info]''
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===Generations===
====Titans Return====
[[File:TF-Titans-Return-Skytread.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Oh sure, Battletrap gets a cool exclusive Voyager class and a new Legends Class toy! I lose my name! I lose my body! What do I get? A little more articulation and a little vehicle to ride around in. Huh.]]
*'''Skytread''' (Titan Master, [[2016]])
**''Accessories:'' Tank accessory
:A [[retool]] of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Horri-Bull#Generations|Terri-Bull]], Skytread (presumably renamed for [[trademark]] reasons) is a small robot who can transform into a Flywheels head that is compatible with any Deluxe-or-larger ''Titans Return'' figure. He is packaged with a small vehicle accessory redecoed from Terri-Bull's, which can form a tank for Skytread to ride in robot mode, a [[5 mm post|5mm]] gun for larger figures to wield, or combine with Skytread to form a jet. Due to the sculpt of the head mode face, it can be difficult to get Skytread himself in and out of the jet configuration.

:The gun barrels connect to the tank turret via 3mm [[C joint]]s. This allows them to pivot up and down, as well as clip onto other compatible figures.

:As with Terri-Bull, the upper portion of Skytread's legs has been installed backwards. Due to this, his legs have a problem folding down in head mode if not fixed. This appears to have been fixed in the Australian release.

:This toy also doubles as the separate ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' character [[Skytread]]. It was re-issued along with Nightbeat for the fourth wave of Titan Masters alongside [[Shuffler#Generations|Shuffler]] and [[Repugnus (G1)#Generations|Repugnus]], which unfortunately became prominent shelfwarmers.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Decepticon/TRSkytread/skytread.htm More information on ''Titans Return'' Skytread at TFU.info]''
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====War for Cybertron: Siege====
[[File:WFCS-Deluxe-Skytread.jpg|thumb|300px|All right! All that's left is my name... Wait, you guys don't have the trademark for the name? Damn it.]]
*'''Skytread''' (Deluxe Class, [[2018]])
**''ID number:'' '''WFC-S10'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''SG-11'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[March 30]], [[2019]]'''
**''Accessories:'' "HV Electron Breacher," EM24 IR Laser Launcher" (combine to form "LRRF Suspension-Ray Super-Launcher")

:Part of the first wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Deluxe Class figures, Skytread consists of a jet and Cybertronian tank which can transform and combine to form his [[robot mode]]. He includes the "EM24 IR Laser Launcher" and the "HV Electron Breacher," two guns compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]], which can combine to form the "LRRF Suspension-Ray Super-Launcher," form his tank barrels in vehicle mode or be added to the jet mode. Unlike his fellow [[Duocon]] ''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' [[Battletrap (G1)#Generations|Battletrap]], Skytread's components do not have their own robot modes, although this results in a noticeably more stable figure. Skytread does however use the same connection port and plug system as Battletrap, allowing for mixing and matching between the four components. Skytread features far fewer battle damage paint applications than the rest of the toyline, they are all on the tank mode/lower legs. He features multiple hardpoints all over himself and his weapons to accommodate "Fire Blasts" from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions.

:Many Skytreads have an issue where the tank mode turret will not tab together properly, and there is not enough clearance to securely mount the tank barrel in position. This is due to a set of raised ridges on the inside of the legs, just above the ankle joints, that are a bit too tall and push the robot waist in tank mode up ''just'' enough to prevent proper connections. Carving these ridges down a bit will fix the issue. On some examples of the toy, the leg panels do not peg into the waist properly, though this can be amended by pressing it down with a hammer's head. Repeating this method during transformation will finally fix this issue.

:Skytread was retooled into [[Slamdance (G1)#Generations|Slamdance]].

::*''[http://www.transformers-universe.com/i.php?ID=7463&Sprache=0 More information on Skytread at Transformers-Universe.com]''
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===Legends===
{{anchor|HeadmasterSet}}
[[File:TF-Legends-LG-EX-Headmaster-Set-Flywheels.jpg|thumb|"OK Takara, now you fixed my legs; where's my larger body?"]]
*'''Headmaster Set''' ([[2017]]-[[February 19|02-19]])
**''ID number'': '''LG-EX'''

:Released as a Wonder Festival 2017 exclusive, this Headmaster version of "Flywheel" is a repaint of the ''Titans Return'' mold above, without the vehicle accessory, and features extensive paint apps. Unlike the Hasbro release, this Flywheel features correctly assembled legs.

:Flywheel was released along with [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Legends|Grimlock]], [[Chromedome (G1)#HeadmasterSet|Chromedome]], [[Duros#HeadmasterSet|Hardhead]], [[Brawn (G1)/toys#Legends|Gong]], and [[Arcana#HeadmasterSet|Brainstorm]].

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==Merchandise==
===Transformers Trading Card Game===
[[File:W4RaiderSkytread.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Raider Skytread, Special Ops-Soldier''' (2019)
**'''Skytread (Plane), Special Ops-Soldier'''(2019)
***'''Wave 4: War for Cybertron: Siege II'''
***''Rarity: '''''UT'''
***''Card Number: '''''T48/T52'''
***''Stars: ''6
**'''Skytread (Tank), Special Ops-Soldier'''(2019)
***'''Wave 4: War for Cybertron: Siege II'''
***''Rarity: '''''UT'''
***''Card Number: '''''T49/T52'''
***''Stars: ''6

:Raider Skytread, Special Ops-Soldier was released as part of Wave 4 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], War for Cybertron: Siege II. In order to depict the character's Duocon origins, Skytread begins the game as two separate cards in Alt Mode, one depicting his tank half and the other depicting his plane half. Once one of the two Alt Mode cards is KO'd, his '''Revenge''' ability activates, allowing the player to combine the two Alt Mode cards into one Combiner Mode, depicting Skytread's robot mode.

:The artwork for the card is based on the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Skytread toy, with the art for both Alt Modes being reused from said toy's packaging art.
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==Notes==
*It's often speculated that Battletrap and Flywheels' names were mistakenly swapped during production, as the rollers of tank treads are not generally thought of as wheels. Their names are even swapped in the ''Headmasters'' episode "[[The Master Sword Is in Danger!!]]".
*In IDW's original G1 continuity, Flywheels is a [[Triple Changer]] as opposed to a Duocon, changing between a jet and a tank similarly to Blitzwing.
* In the ''War for Cybertron: Siege'' cartoon, Skytread has been scaled up to approximately match characters based on Voyager Class figures. This is prominently noticeable when he is [https://twitter.com/JaAmfan/status/1288759142392270848 standing next to] [[Spinister (G1)#War for Cybertron cartoon|Spinister]], who [https://twitter.com/InflatableDalek/status/1226062982691590144 towers over him] in the toyline.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Flywheel''' (フライホイール ''Furaihoīru''), '''Skytread''' (スカイトレッド ''Sukaitoreddo'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Fēilún''' (China, 飞轮, "Flywheel"), '''Tiānjiàn''' (Taiwan, ''Siege'', 天踐 "Skytread")

==References==
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[[Category:Beast Wars: Uprising Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Headmasters]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Decepticons]]
[[Category:IDW (2019) Decepticons]]
[[Category:Mayhem Attack Squad]]
[[Category:Multi-component Transformers]]
[[Category:Regeneration One Decepticons]]
[[Category:The Headmasters Decepticons]]
[[Category:Titan Masters]]
[[Category:Titans Return Decepticons]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise Decepticons]]
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Spinister (G1)

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:''Spinister is a [[Decepticon]] [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Spinister-boxart.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I'm terribly mysterious and I have 300 pounds of canned meat strapped to my right arm.]]
'''Spinister''' is mysterious... ''terribly'' mysterious. A closed book to the Decepticons, Spinister is a dark menace to his Autobot enemies. Often, the first warning of his approach is the gentle note of a detonating fusion bomb or the delightful hiss of metal boiling away under an assault of charged particles from his [[Particle beam cannon|beam cannon]]. How he is so terribly sneaky is unclear, but rumor has it that he has developed a cloaking device that he has kept a secret from his fellow 'Cons. Quiet and mysterious, that's how he likes to be, and that's how he intends to stay. One must wonder how much even his binary-bonded [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] companions [[Singe]] and [[Hairsplitter]] know about him.

This grim air warrior seems far more independent of mind than the common Decepticon, though he doesn't go in for the outright mutiny for which [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] is noted. When he spots unrecognized potential in the Decepticon ranks, however, he may well bring the would-be warrior under his tutelage without the knowledge or permission of his superior officers. Actually speaking his mind would prevent the whole mysterious, shadow-warrior thing from working, after all.

Then again, the guy might just be a paranoid dumbass who'd shoot a torch just because it "looked at him funny." He's actually a bit of a savant when it comes to re-wiring things, though.

Also, his name is cooler than [[Slayride]] and [[Sinnertwin (G1)|Sinnertwin]] combined.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
{{noteukonly}}
[[File:HuntingParty-Mayhem Attack Squad small.JPG|upright=1.4|thumb|Dammit, why does someone always have to ruin a perfectly good group shot with a wussy thought bubble??]]
''Spinister was recruited into the new [[Mayhem Attack Squad]] by [[Snarler]], and placed in charge of training and grading other new recruits to the squad. During a training exercise, a fresh-new warrior named [[Needlenose (G1)|Needlenose]] went AWOL in the middle of a battle. Spinister went after him, knowing the desertion was punishable by death in the Decepticon Army. He saw promise in the young soldier, though, and so instead faked having difficulty against an Autobot drone he was fighting. Spinister hoped that seeing him in danger would force Needlenose to act, and he was right. Needlenose came back and fought off the drone to "save" Spinister. Because of this, Spinister ignored his temporary loss of courage in the official report, and nominated Needlenose for full membership in the Mayhems, and their mission to hunt down the traitors [[Carnivac (G1)|Carnivac]] and [[Catilla (G1)|Catilla]].'' {{storylink|The Hunting Party (Marvel)|The Hunting Party}}

''Arriving on Earth, the Mayhems confronted Carnivac separately from his new Autobot comrades in the [[Survivors]], and ran him to ground.'' {{storylink|Way of the Warrior}} ''Carnivac managed to escape them when the National Guard arrived to interfere. The head of the human military unit ordered his soldiers to "blow away" the Decepticons, an order that Spinister told him would be his last. The humans were slaughtered in short order, and Spinister's group managed to track down Carnivac again with little fuss.''{{storylink|Survival Run}} ''Seeing Carnivac's newfound care for fleshlings, Spinister opened fire into a crowd, committing Carnivac to taking the fire himself in order to protect the humans. Stunned by the gunfire, Carnivac lay wounded as Spinister transformed and was about to pass sentence on him. His fellow traitor Catilla leapt out from nowhere, however, spoiling Spinister's aim. Bludgeon managed to impale the new arrival with his [[sword]], but the Mayhems were then driven off by the Survivors before they could finish Carnivac off as well.'' {{storylink|A Savage Place!}}

[[File:Deadly Obsession Needlenose Spinister.jpg|left|thumb]]
Spinister joined Needlenose, [[Ruckus (G1)|Ruckus]], and [[Windsweeper]] in serving their commander, [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]. They investigated why Autobots were patrolling a sector of space, taking a group of Autobots as prisoner on the planet [[Pz-Zazz]]. {{storylink|Bird of Prey!}} The hostages revealed the search for the [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]], inflaming Thunderwing's obsession to obtain the artifact. The Mayhem Attack Squad were soon taken to [[Cheyne]], where Spinister and Ruckus took down [[Dogfight (G1)|Dogfight]] for Thunderwing. As the Autobot proved to be of little use, the Decepticons left. {{Storylink|Kings of the Wild Frontier.}} They next went to [[Pequod]], and Thunderwing sent Spinister, who was beginning to have doubts about the sanity of his leader, and Needlenose to deal with the Autobot [[Pretender]]s at the planet while their leader mentally connected with the [[Klud]] to discern the Matrix's location. Once he did, he recalled his troops and left. {{Storylink|Deadly Obsession}} The Matrix was located on the moon [[VsQs]], where Thunderwing led his forces in battle against the Autobots. He abandoned Windsweeper to his fate when the [[Matrixspawn]] creature attacked, being more focused on his prize than a fellow Decepticon. When their leader ran off chasing the creature, Spinister held back his fellow Mayhems, telling them it was their duty to look after the injured Windsweeper, and let Thunderwing deal with his own business. {{Storylink|Dark Creation}}

[[File:AllFallDown-Spinister.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Few people get along with their bosses.]]
After Thunderwing captured the Matrix and arranged for his team to infiltrate the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] aboard a stolen shuttle, he quickly found the Matrix's own corrupted persona waxing control over his own mind. Spinister tried to warn him of the madness taking over, only to have Thunderwing fire on his own troop. The shock of having shot one of his loyal soldiers drove home the point for Thunderwing, but it was too late, and the Matrix completely overtook his thoughts. After the Autobots managed to drive Thunderwing out of the ship and into the vacuum of space, Spinister and the Mayhems gave up without a fight, wanting no more violence that day. {{storylink|All Fall Down}}
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=====Trigger-Happy!=====
Spinister, [[Needlenose (G1)|Needlenose]], and [[Windsweeper]] accompanied [[Crankcase (G1)|Crankcase]] and [[Ruckus (G1)|Ruckus]] in delivering battle plans to [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]], the former three acting as the group's rear guard. The Autobots learned of the delivery and planned to ambush them, but their mission was botched by [[Backstreet (G1)|Backstreet]], who gave away his faction's presence prematurely. Spinister and the other Decepticons were provoked into starting a firefight that endangered the inhabitants of nearby [[Rivers' Town]]. Panicked over his mistake, Backstreet wound up going on the run from his fellow Autobots. Learning of the situation, Megatron had his troops track down the fugitive in the hopes of recruiting him to their faction. Spinister found the runaway squatting in an abandoned amusement park, and reported so to his leader. But though Megatron ordered him not to engage Backstreet, Spinister found the temptation of roughing up the isolated Autobot too strong to resist. He and [[Scoop (G1)#Trigger-Happy!|Scoop]], the first Decepticon to converge on his position, attacked Backstreet together. On his arrival, Megatron was enraged by his soldiers' "show of initiative," and violently saw them off before they could do any lasting damage. Ultimately, Megatron's plan failed, and Backstreet returned to the Autobots. {{storylink|Trigger-Happy!}}

=====Earthforce=====
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[[File:Where wolf death small.JPG|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Entered the No-Spinister Zone.]]
While Carnivac was still seeking revenge for Catilla's murder, Spinister and the others set up an island base on Earth while preparing for their next strike. The cowardly Needlenose got on everyone's nerves, though, when the waiting weighed on his circuits enough to compel him to stage a mock emergency drill and test the Mayhems' response time, just in case Carnivac came looking for him. Spinister gave Needlenose a stern rebuke after that, warning him that the next incident would cost him his life. As it turned out, Carnivac HAD infiltrated the base during the commotion, and Needlenose's next round of genuine emergency calls were left unheeded. {{storylink|Cry Wolf!}} The wolf's next strike on Bludgeon did not go as quietly, and he drew the attention of the rest of the base. Instead of risking himself in close-quarters combat, Carnivac's forte, Spinister wisely chose to blast the traitor from a distance, apparently destroying him. {{storylink|Wolf in the Fold!}} The Mayhems were then forced to defend themselves against the combined might of the Survivors and [[Earthforce]], who had come to rescue Carnivac from his insane mission of vengeance. While Bludgeon and the others charged head first into battle, Spinister saw no gain in a warrior's suicide, and attempted to slip away. Unfortunately for him, only Carnivac's shell had been destroyed earlier, and the robot within had survived to take his vengeance on the Mayhems, shooting Spinister, crushing Snarler and then assisting the Earthforce in capturing the remaining Decepticons. {{storylink|Where Wolf?}}
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====''Transformers Comic-Magazin''====
Spinister was present when Megatron made peaceful gestures to Humanity in [[New York City]] and the Decepticons gave a "statue" of [[Snaptrap (G1)|Snaptrap]] as a gift to the city. Unsurprisingly, once humanity was off-guard the Decepticons struck, and the Autobots barely stopped them. {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 4#Transformers in Action: The Troy Principle|The Troy Principle}} Those events were recorded on a videotape that was later found and watched by Autobots on Cybertron after a [[City of Fear!|nuclear disaster]] in [[Kalis]]. {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 21|In Memory of Earth}}

Spinister and a group of Decepticons broke into a [[Nevada Alpha|nuclear arms cache]] in order to acquire the armaments within. During the siege, the inhabitants were able to send a distress signal to the Autobots, alerting them to their presence. They sent a large squad of assorted of Autobots to station, forcing the Decepticons into a retreat. Fortunately for them, they were able to make off with three nuclear missiles in the chaos.{{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 8|Save Nevada Alpha}}

The characteristics of Spinister and the other "Small Targetmaster Decepticons" were reviewed by [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] in a simulation watched by [[Bumblebee (G1)|Goldbug]].{{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 15|Memories of Bumblebee}}

====''Classics''====
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[[File:Invasion-Spinister.jpg|left|thumb|upright=0.95|I'm very important in this story!]]
Spinister fell in with [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Gigatron]]'s Decepticon forces on Earth. This was a very fortunate decision, as evil Autobots from [[Primax -408.24 Epsilon|another dimension]] invaded, and as a result everything not on Earth in Spinister's universe ceased to exist. {{storylink|Invasion (issue)|Invasion}}

Spinister survived the destruction of his universe and was last seen in the negative polarity universe with a small band of evil Decepticon survivors, back under [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]]'s command. {{storylink|The Future Buried...}}
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====''Regeneration One''====
{{NoteRG1}}
[[File:Neo-decepticons counterpoint.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|I AM SPINISTER! BEWARE, I LIVE!]]
Spinister was present when [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] was recruiting for the "Neo-Decepticon" insurgency at [[Fort Scyk]]. He later participated in the attack on the [[Kalis]] [[Baird Beaming Transmitter]] that led to the destruction of the [[Last Autobot]]. {{storylink|Counterpoint}}

Soundwave was off-planet when the resurrected [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]] returned to Cybertron with a [[Gene Key]] capable of turning Autobots into Decepticons. The former Headmaster arrived at Fort Scyk and commanded the assembled troops to follow him, executing [[Misfire (G1)|Misfire]] as an example of the price of questioning his orders. Spinister filed out with the rest, but not before he had got a message out to Soundwave. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Three}} He was next seen with Needlenose alongside Scorponok at the [[Sonic Canyons]], preparing to make his Gene Key's effects permanent, when [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] and the Dinobots attacked. When Grimlock's mole [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] neutralised the Gene Key's effects on the Autobots, turning the odds against Scorponok, Spinister and Needlenose chose the better part of valour, transformed to their aerial modes and fled. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Five}}

Later, Spinister and Needlenose convinced a few agitated Cybertronians to lob a grenade at [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Hot Rod]] as he was giving a speech at the [[Eugenesis Plaza]]. {{storylink|Destiny, Part One}} Spinister then monitored as [[Fang]] instigated a riot between more agitated Cybertronians and the [[Wrecker]]s on [[Auto-artery RG1|Auto-artery RG1 (North)]] as part of Soundwave's plan to sow disquiet and blind Cybertron to [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]'s impending attack. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Two}}
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===Ladybird Books continuity===
{{voiceactor|[[Peter Marinker]] (English)}}
After the Decepticons kidnapped [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]], they demanded [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] turn himself over in exchange. Spinister acted as aerial spotter for the Decepticons, tracking Prime's route to the exchange point. Unfortunately for the Decepticons, a covered pass allowed Optimus to sneak [[Fizzle]] and [[Hosehead (G1)|Hosehead]] into the area inside his trailer as back-up. {{storylink|Autobot Hostage}}

===Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic===
[[File:WorldsCollide3 Spinister1.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|WE'RE GONNA GET SENT TO THE BAD PLACE!]]
In [[Primax 703.09 Gamma|one of many alternate realities]], Spinister was one of the few survivors of [[Unicron]]'s attack on that universe's [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], and had become little more than a gibbering half-insane emotional wreck as a result. When [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] was accidentally transported into this reality, Spinister told him about Unicron and what he did. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 1 of 4}} Optimus tried to get some answers out of him over how they could potentially defeat Unicron, but Spinister would only babble on that all those who crossed Unicron's path were already doomed. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 2 of 4}} When Unicron returned soon after Prime's arrival, Spinister welcomed his oblivion with open arms. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 3 of 4}} Unicron possessed his frame, and used it to converse with Optimus, demanding an explanation for the dimensional interloper's presence. Once this exchange came to an end, Spinister was drawn into the Chaos Bringer's open maw and consumed. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 4 of 4}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[Stormbringer issue 4|''Stormbringer'' #4]]}}
[[File:SpotlightBlaster Spinister.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|How exactly am I flying?]]
Spinister was [[Reproduction#2005 IDW continuity|constructed cold]]. {{storylink|Remain in Light 4 of 5: Arm the Lonely|Arm the Lonely}} Back before the war, Spinister appeared in the crowd cheering [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron's]] first pit fight. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 2|Megatron Origin #2}} It is unknown whether he joined the Decepticons at their inception or became part of the movement later on after the conquest of [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]]. Much later, Spinister was working under [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] on Cybertron, shortly after the Battle of [[Thunderhead Pass]]. He was part of the last major push for territory on the planet before it became uninhabitable. {{storylink|Spotlight: Blaster}} Centuries later, Spinister still served with the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacon]] leader as part of the crew aboard the starship ''[[Thanatos]]''. He followed [[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]] and the other flying Decepticons into battle with Thunderwing on Cybertron. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 4|Stormbringer #4}}

At some point, Spinister joined up with [[Scavenger (group)|a squad of loose Decepticons]] led by [[Krok (G1)|Krok]] and annoyed them with his paranoid, triggerhappy nature {{storylink|Rules of Disengagement (issue)|Rules of Disengagement}} though an erroneous report placed Spinister among the Decepticons imprisoned on Cybertron after the war with [[D-Void]]. {{storylink|The Autonomy Lesson (issue)|The Autonomy Lesson}}

[[File:MTMTE8 MisfireSpinister.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|One... two... hang on, guys, I've got this one... ''thuh-ree...'']]
Not long after they all received [[Transformers: The Death of Optimus Prime|a call from Cybertron to return]], the Scavengers were on [[Clemency]], scavenging. During this time, they ran into a supposedly dead K-Class Decepticon called [[Fulcrum]] and Spinister removed his explosive charge in fear of the Decepticon blowing himself up while they were scavenging him. {{storylink|Scavengers (Part 2): Who's Afraid of the DJD?|Who's Afraid of the DJD?}} Misfire described him to Fulcrum, after the bot revealed himself to be actually alive, as the dumbest being in the universe. Later, he wanted to shoot a fire for giving him weird looks (in fairness they were using a still-living Autobot as a fireplace) and then shot a torch because it was glowing at him, much to Fulcrum's dismay. They were later contacted by the [[Decepticon Justice Division]], who were looking to torture and kill one of them for crimes against the Decepticons. Confused since there were only six of them and the Division mentioned seven bots present, they looked around and discovered a stasis-locked [[Grimlock (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Grimlock]]. {{storylink|Rules of Disengagement (issue)|Rules of Disengagement}}

The Scavengers decided to stay and fight the D.J.D. by unleashing Grimlock from his pod when the D.J.D. got close. As the D.J.D. were arriving, they revealed their real target had been Fulcrum, but it was already too late. Krok released Grimlock and the fight began. During the battle, Spinister assisted Crankcase in fighting [[Helex (DJD)|Helex]]. After a while, Fulcrum attempted to blow all of the D.J.D. members up with his bomb mode by jumping off the Worldsweeper. As Spinister (probably) expected, the Decepticon harmlessly crashed into the ground and made a soft explosion. The D.J.D. left in any case for [[Overlord (Masterforce)|another target]] and the leader, [[Tarn (DJD)|Tarn]], announced the Scavengers and Grimlock were all now on [[The List]]. Spinister and the others recovered Fulcrum and a damaged Krok. Fulcrum then revealed to them that the D.J.D. had been after him for a crime he had committed during the war for fleeing from a fight. They set off afterwards for Cybertron with a plan to use Grimlock, who was revealed to be almost brain-dead, as a bargaining chip if they ever arrived on the planet. Before they left, they scavenged parts from [[Flywheels]], who had been killed during the fight. {{storylink|Scavengers (Part 2): Who's Afraid of the DJD?|Who's Afraid of the DJD?}}

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When Misfire managed to get himself incarcerated in the [[Galactic Council]]'s death row on the planet [[Constancy]], the rest of the Scavengers hatched a plan to rescue him, but Spinister, Krok and Crankcase were incapacitated by [[Solomus|Tyrest]]'s [[universal killswitch]] at a crucial moment. {{storylink|Remain in Light 4 of 5: Arm the Lonely|Arm the Lonely}} After [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rodimus]] and [[Perceptor (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Perceptor]] used half the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] to neutralise the killswitch, Spinister was seen to recover. {{storylink|Remain in Light 5 of 5: This Calamitous Life|This Calamitous Life}}

[[File:Scavengers IRL.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.7|YOU! ARE! A! TOY!]]
Spinister and the Scavengers would have many more misadventures, including—amongst other things—conjugating verbs, using [[holomatter]] avatars to blend in with the natives on [[Magisteria VI]] and somehow getting turned into [[toy]]s. To let off steam, they amused themselves by vandalising [[Autopedia]] and playing "[[Cybertronian games#Shoot Shoot Bang Bang|Shoot Shoot Bang Bang]]". It was shortly after one such game that Spinister alerted the others that the giant TV was talking again and it said its name was [[Demus]], an associate of Krok's through a [[Militant Monoform Movement|Triple-M]] subgroup on [[The Big Conversation]], who offered them the opportunity to make some easy [[Shanix]] at his scrapyard on [[Tebris VII]]. After arriving on the planet and meeting with him, Spinister was [[mode lock]]ed in [[robot mode]], as Demus had a heightened phobia of [[transformation]].

Demus revealed that he wanted to offer the Scavengers half a billion Shanix ''each'' in exchange for Grimlock. When Misfire objected, it was put to the vote in a rare display of Decepticon democracy and Spinister elected to sell him along with Krok and Crankcase, carrying it by three votes to two. However, they wouldn't get the chance to make the deal as Demus was then summarily executed by the Duly Appointed Enforcer of the [[Tyrest Accord]], [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Fortress Maximus]]. {{storylink|Some Of My Best Friends Are Autobots}}

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Max put them all under arrest for trafficking with a known offender but the Scavengers were able to distract him and hide in Demus's warehouse full of "[[Roboid]]" toys. After learning the true scope of Demus's crimes and that the Roboids were actually lobotomised [[Transformer]]s, stuck in [[beast mode]], to be sold to the organics of the galaxy as "torture dolls", they were able to throw him off their trail by alerting him to the presence of Grimlock on the ''Weak Anthropic Principle'', but then found that they couldn't leave their comrade behind and rode to his rescue on six unboxed [[Equinoid]]s. During the subsequent confrontation with Fortress Maximus, Spinister successfully mastered using a triple negative in a sentence, leading the other Scavengers to all pitch in, using their own unique talents to outwit the Duly Appointed Enforcer and escape with Grimlock by convincing him that the Roboids' lives were in danger—in reality, Spinister had discovered a way to reverse their "[[domestication]]" and left behind a note explaining how to do it. From then on, the Scavengers vowed to adopt Krok's new plan: to find and help all the other Decepticons out there who had been damaged by the war... after one more game of "Shoot Shoot Bang Bang". {{storylink|Animals}}

Some time later aboard the ''Weak Anthropic Principle'', the Scavengers watched a video that was being broadcast to the galaxy at large of ''[[Lost Light]]'' crewmembers apparently counting down the time to their deaths, which even they found a bit dark. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light: (1) How Bright Their Frail Deeds|How Bright Their Frail Deeds}}

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The Scavengers later visited [[Earth]] so that Crankcase could meet his online friend "[[CONS4EVA]]." Misfire and Spinister found themselves chasing Grimlock across [[New Mexico]]. Disguising themselves as [[M.A.S.K.]] agents, the two undercover Decepticons pursued their quarry to [[Amarillo]], [[Texas]], where they joined forces with [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] desk jockey [[MP3]]. The trio followed Grimlock to [[Arlington]] before MP3's "[[Action Van]]" broke down; when Misfire and Spinister revealed the faces of their [[holomatter]] avatars, Misfire's poorly-constructed holomatter face caused MP3 to pass out. Believing that they'd killed him, they buried MP3 and continued their chase. But after watching an EMT resuscitate an injured woman, they realized that they ''hadn't'' killed MP3, so Spinister hurried back to dig up their human friend while Misfire followed Grimlock. An apologetic Spinister brought MP3 back to their ship, where they discovered that Crankcase's Decepticon friend was really a religiously-inclined [[Dire Wraith]] in disguise. Having gathered three different species, the Wraith enacted the mystical ritual known as the "[[Crossover]]," which opened a tiny interdimensional portal. MP3, hoping to go on more space adventures with the Scavengers, tendered his resignation through the portal... only to discover that the Scavengers had left without him. {{storylink|Nothing Will Ever Be the Same Again!}}

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The Scavengers next traveled to [[Frayus]], searching for some [[ununtrium]] they could sell. Disappointed at finding none of the rare element (and therefore no fiendish death traps to avoid), Spinister and the others prepared to leave only to find themselves in the middle of a struggle between the [[Galactic Council]], the [[Black Block Consortia]], and the Decepticons of [[Deathsaurus (Victory)|Deathsaurus]]. Seeking an exit, they found their tele-portal back up to the W.A.P. in orbit was missing. Fortunately, another exit provided itself. {{storylink|The Plotters' Club (Part 3): Journey's End|Journey's End}}

[[File:TheTiesThatBind SpinisterCheckUp.jpg|left|upright=1.9|thumb|Spin doctor.]]
This exit brought them to [[Troja Major]], where the Curator [[Agonizer]] offered to pay the Scavengers a large sum of money for the retrieval of the [[Epistemus|Magnificence]], which had fallen into the hands of the former Autobot [[Flame (Marvel)|Flame]]. After agreeing to take the job, Spinister and the others were transported to the planet [[Confluence]], where they located Flame's Worldsweeper just before being attacked by a horde of [[Treecon|wooden robots]]. While Grimlock swiftly dealt with them, the Scavengers were then accosted by [[Scorponok (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Scorponok]], who summarily disabled Grimlock and apprehended the Scavengers.
After being tossed into a cell on the Worldsweeper, Krok had Spinister open up Grimlock to discover a cavity within the Dinobot made to hold the Magnificence. After Scorponok filled them in on the details surrounding Grimlock and the Magnificence, he reawakened the Dinobot and sicced him on the Scavengers, with Spinister getting his arm ripped off in the process. {{storylink|The Ties That Bind (issue)|The Ties That Bind}}

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While Scorponok left them to their fates, the Scavengers were able to pacify Grimlock after getting him to transform into his dinosaur form. Krok then had Spinister and Nickel disassemble the other Scavengers to make it look like Grimlock had murdered them; once the Dinobot had been taken away, the Scavengers put themselves back together and stormed the bridge to confront Scorponok. After revealing the [[Firstborn]] and his plan to raise an army of Decepticons through organic reproduction, Scorponok attempted to extract the Scavengers' sparks only to be stopped by Nickel using a prerecorded message from Tarn. Spinister and the others then made their escape to a transmat and set in coordinates for [[Garrus-9]] provided to them by the Magnificence. However, Grimlock elected to stay behind to protect the Firstborn and pushed the Scavengers into the portal before they could debate over it. Upon ending up in what appeared to be Garrus-9, Spinister and his pals found themselves locked in Grimlock's old cell. With the Magnificence non-respondent and no way to call for help, the Scavengers were well and truly helpless. {{storylink|Kill All 'Cons}}

Or so it seemed until [[Nautica (G1)|Nautica]], while exploring a temple in what she believed to be the [[Transformer afterlife|Afterspark]], stumbled upon the Scavengers. {{storylink|The Everlasting Voices (2): The God War|The God War}} After a confrontation over misunderstandings, the Scavengers and Nautica soon figured out that "Garrus-9" and "the Afterspark" were both illusions generated by the euthanasia clinic [[Mederi]]. After recovering the body of [[Axe (G1)|Axe]] from one of the wards, the group met up with the rest of Nautica's crew and pieced together the mystery of Mederi – as well as the fact that Mederi was in fact the "[[Cyberutopia]]" that Nautica and her crewmates had been searching for. Before they could revel in their escape from Mederi's patient-killing program, the Scavengers and the Crusadercons were attacked by a horde of [[Sparkeater (creature)|sparkeaters]] created from the rest of the ''[[Lost Light]]'''s crew. {{storylink|The Everlasting Voices (3): You Are Here|You Are Here}}

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As the sparkeaters attacked, Spinister and the others were saved by the timely arrival of Grimlock, who was accompanied by [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]], [[Riptide (G1)|Riptide]], [[Thunder Clash|Thunderclash]], and [[Wipe-Out]]. When the ''Lost Light'' showed up, Crankcase and Grimlock went with [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rodimus]]' team to board the captured ship while Spinister and the other Scavengers barricaded themselves in Ward Zero with Mederi's telepaths. {{storylink|Crucible (Part 1): A Dance Before Dying|A Dance Before Dying}} While Spinister worked with "[[Ratchet (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|the angry doctor]]", Nickel was able to stop the sparkeaters by using Ward Zero's generator to cure them. Shortly after, the telepaths began to give an ominous countdown, culminating with a rift opening up in space. {{storylink|Crucible (Part 2): Lūstrāre|Lūstrāre}} The Scavengers and Crusadercons all hopped onto the recaptured ''Lost Light'' and went through the rift, ending up in a system comprising five replica Cybertrons. After landing on one of the Cybertrons, the crew were confronted by the forces of the [[Adaptus|Grand Architect]], who decided to let them aboard onto his Worldsweeper. As [[Froid]] and [[Sunder (G1)|Sunder]] filled them in on the Grand Architect's plan to use a "[[God Gun]]" to repel an oncoming threat, Spinister and the others noticed said God Gun open up another rift through space, bringing forth a fleet of ships led by [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]]! {{storylink|Crucible (Part 3): Farsickness|Farsickness}}

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Only Megatron wasn't leading the fleet of ships but rather fleeing from them; the fleet itself turned out to belong to the [[Functionist Council]] of an [[Functionist Universe|alternate timeline]]... and among these forces was a planet-sized robot cast in the image of [[Primus]], made from said timeline's Cybertron. As "Primus" laid waste to the God Gun, Megatron's ship fired on the Grand Architect's Worldsweeper to free Spinister and the others, bringing them aboard the [[Last Light (ship)|''Last Light'']]. Spinister and his fellow Scavengers were all astonished when Megatron greeted them warmly and mentioned them by their names (and nicknames). {{storylink|Crucible (Part 4): The Return of the King|The Return of the King}} After meeting up with the rest of Rodimus' group on the ''Lost Light'', the assembled crew devised a plan to defeat the Functionist Council through the use of twelve [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrixes]] created by the real Primus, [[Rung (G1)|Rung]] (though from Spinister's perspective, it was just everyone taking turns to say things). {{storylink|Crucible (Part 5): The Unremembering|The Unremembering}} Once the Functionist Cybertron had been forced back into robot mode thanks to the timely arrival of [[Moonbase One|Luna 1]], the crew set their plan into motion. Heading down to the [[hot spot]] [[Automica]], Spinister provided cover fire for the Matrix-carrying Thunderclash as they were faced with Functionist forces. Although they were briefly overwhelmed, the pair was able to open their Matrix after an uplifting speech from Rodimus, sending its energies through the hot spot and into [[Vector Sigma]], where it vaporized the members of the Functionist Council. {{storylink|Crucible (Part 6): A Spark Among Embers|A Spark Among Embers}}

In the aftermath, the Scavengers attended a gathering at [[Swerve's]], where they made amends with Fortress Maximus. After the party had concluded and the ''Lost Light'' was disassembled, Spinister and his fellow Scavengers departed for Troja Major to meet up with CONS4EVA. In another universe, the Scavengers were [[quantum generator|quantum duplicated]] along with the entire crew of the ''Lost Light'', and prepared for some further adventures in their new setting. {{storylink|How To Say Goodbye And Mean It: Part 2}}
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===''Kre-O'' cartoon===
[[Image:Kreon Spinister wallpaper.jpg|left|thumb|200px|He's angry because he doesn't know which of his guns to shoot first.]]
Spinister, Galvatron, and [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] were sent by [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] to rob the [[Autobot City Bank]]. In heavy disguise, they went in and got the drop on the bank tellers, only for [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] to turn up. Spinister whistled for [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]], who ripped the roof off the bank and disposed of the three Autobots. Once they'd broken open the safe, Spinister flew the [[energon]] back to Megatron. {{storylink|Quest for Energon, Part 1}}

He operated the completed weapon and successfully used it to make a giant grilled cheese sandwich for Megatron. When Wheeljack and [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] invaded the work site, Spinister and the other Kreons surrounded the pair. Unfortunately the interlopers were a diversion, and the Decepticons were splattered by exploded grilled cheese sandwich then tied up in a net by the other Autobots. {{storylink|Quest for Energon, Part 2}}
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===''Of Masters and Mayhem''===
Spinister and the rest of the Mayhem Attack Squad were drawn to a cavern on Earth by a Decepticon signal, finding upon their arrival that the extra-dimensional [[Ramjet (Universe)|Ramjet]] was the one broadcasting it. Bludgeon spoke with their new acquaintance, who momentarily showed that he had power that rivaled the Squad's. Spinister was left staring in awe as Ramjet sent eldritch energies flowing into Ruckus and effortlessly tossed him aside. The Squad agreed to join forces with Ramjet, and together they began to plot the destruction of the universe. {{storylink|History}}

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Gray Haddock]] (English)|[[Mathieu Buscatto]] (French), [[Paul Matzke]] (German), [[Fred Mascarenhas]] (Portuguese), [[Julián Rodríguez]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Alejandro Orozco]] (Latin-American Spanish)}}
[[File:Siege-Ep3-Spinister-avoids-death.jpg|thumb|300px|Tis but a flesh wound!]]
Spinister, alongside his fellow [[Decepticon]]s [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]], [[Barricade (IDW)|Barricade]] and [[Flywheels|Skytread]] reported in, in preparation for springing a trap on the arriving [[Autobot]]s at [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]. After the Autobots took the bait, the Decepticons attacked, which resulted in the Autobots making a stand against their attackers, leading to Impactor being buried and left for dead, the carnage giving the Autobots the chance to escape. Following the battle, Spinister accompanied Barricade and Skytread when they reported their failure to [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], who was rather frustrated at the loss of both Impactor and the highly valuable energon. However, [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] confirmed that while they did not have the energon, neither did their Autobot enemies. {{storylink|Siege episode 2}}

Spinister was joking with Skytread when a new Decepticon reported a lead on the Autobots, prompting the cons to joke about their Autobot victims, horrifying the newcomer. As they laughed wickedly, Spinister noticed a glitch in the newcomer's paintwork, which continued until the new con accidentally revealed he was Mirage in disguise. His cover blown, Mirage's friends came in to back him up. Spinister wound up tangling with Optimus Prime, who threw him onto a spike. {{storylink|Siege episode 3}} Spinister later returned alive and well during the final push against the Autobots. {{storylink|Siege episode 6}}

Spinister was one of a group of Decepticons that remained behind on Cybertron under the command of Shockwave, following the completion of Project Nemesis. Using cloaking technology developed by Shockwave, Spinister was among the Decepticons that ambushed the Autobot Reistance, taking several into custody. However, they failed to account for the presumed dead Chromia, who shot Spinister in the head, taking him down. the bombs planted by Elita-1 soon went off, destroying his body. {{storylink|Earthrise Episode 6}}

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===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''Generations Selects Special Comic''====
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===2019 IDW continuity===
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==Commercial appearances==
Spinister used his Targetmasters [[Hairsplitter]] and [[Singe]] to chase down a group of Autobot-allied Nebulans. The Nebulans' Autobot allies then showed up, and used their own partners' gun modes to retaliate! Spinister and [[Needlenose (G1)|Needlenose]] transformed to robot mode to continue the fight on foot. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Double Targetmasters|Double Targetmasters commercial}}

==Games==
===''Transformers Legends''===
Following the restoration of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Spinister and [[Acid Storm (G1)|Acid Storm]] 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}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:BattleTacticsSpinister.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|You've got to SPEEN!]]
Spinister participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was an Epic character who was available in the June Daily Campaign and could be recruited after collecting 20 Alpha cores, 20 Beta cores, 20 Omega cores, and 10 cores of this character. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:G1Spinister toy.jpg|thumb|Inyuk-chuk!]]
*'''Spinister''' (Targetmaster, [[1988]])
**''Accessories'': Hairsplitter and Singe Targetmaster partners/guns
:''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' Spinister transforms into a rather busily-coloured [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes|AH-64 Apache attack helicopter]]. His Targetmaster partners [[Singe]] and [[Hairsplitter]] can be attached onto peg holes on the underside of his wings. The rotors spin, but the main rotor tends to fold back into its storage mode when turned. Spinister's only robot mode articulation is at the neck and (oddly difficult to rotate) shoulders.

:Spinister, like all the [[Targetmaster (technology)|Double Targetmasters]], was never released in Japan.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1988/Decepticon/Spinister/spinister.htm More information on Spinister at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/instructions/decepticon/1988/instr_spinister.jpg Instructions for Spinister at Botchthecrab.com]''
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===''Timelines''===
[[File:TL-toy SpinisterBC12.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|My name's not "Spinster," people.]]
*'''Spinister and Octopunch''' (BotCon Souvenir Set, [[2012]])
**''Accessories'': Left & right missile launchers, 2 missiles
:[[BotCon 2012]]'s ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' version of Spinister is a [[redeco]] of [[Transformers (2010 toyline)#HFTD|the 2010 ''Hunt for the Decepticons'']] Deluxe Class [[Tomahawk (TF 2010)#Toys|Tomahawk]] toy, with the alternate-tooling head used for ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' [[Vortex (Movie)#Dark of the Moon|Vortex]]. He transforms into a slightly futuristic strike helicopter with a rotating camera array under its cockpit, sporting an amalgamation of features from both the {{w|Eurocopter Tiger}} and the ADH-02 Hellhound attack helicopter from ''{{w|Patlabor}}''. He comes with two spring-loaded missile launchers that mount under his wings via [[5 mm post]]s, or can be attached to 3mm bars via their [[c joint]] clips. In [[robot mode]], he is armed with "snapping pincers" on his right forearm, while his missile launchers end up over his shoulders.

:Spinister was only available in an at-convention souvenir two-pack with [[Octopunch (SG)#Toys|''Shattered Glass'' Octopunch]], and limited to 1500 total sets.

:Non-attending members could purchase the figure in the Transformers Collector's Club Online Store.

:The original version of this mold was [[retool]]ed to make ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Springer (G1)#Generations|Springer]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/BCSpinister/spinister.htm More information on ''BotCon 2012'' Spinister at TFU.info]''
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy SpinisterKreon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|His weapon doubles as his bed.]]
* '''Spinister''' (Micro-Changer, 2012)
**''Kit number'': '''A1007'''
**''Bag number'': '''21451 7'''
:Part of a six-figure "preview" wave of [[Micro-Changer]] [[Kreon]]s, Spinister is a [[Blindpacking|blindpacked]] bagged mini-figure. He comes with extra parts which turn him into a kinda-sorta-helicoptery thing, or can be used to form a ridiculously huge double-gatling-style "beam cannon" for robot mode use.

:He uses [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Mirage]]'s helmet and [[Vortex (G1)#Kre-O|Vortex]]'s torso-armor/rotor-blade combo. He also carries a clear-purple version of [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Soundwave]]'s pistol.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/Kre-OSpinister/spinister.htm More information on Spinister at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers-toys/gallery/kre-o/spinister/2831/1/ Image gallery of Spinister at Seibertron.com]''
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===''Generations''===
====''Thrilling 30''====
[[File:TF-Generations-Thrilling-30-Spinister.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|From Targetmaster to Targetmaster'd]]
*'''Nemesis Prime & Spinister''' (Legends Class, [[2014]])
**''Series / Number'': '''2 / 018'''
**''Accessories'': Rotor
:''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Legends Class Spinister is a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Thrilling 30|Thrilling 30]]'' [[Blaze Master#Generations|Blazemaster]], transforming into a helicopter of made-up model, a robot with [[C joint|3mm-compatible]] hands, and a blaster-weapon with a [[5 mm post|5mm handle]]. He comes packaged with [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Generations|Nemesis Prime]], who can wield him in weapon mode.

:This mold was also used to make ''[[Movie Advanced Series]]'' [[Jolt (AOE)|Micron Jolt]] and ''Generations'' [[Shūta Gō#Generations|Shūta Gō]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/GenSpinister/spinister.htm More information on ''Generations'' Spinister at TFU.info]''
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====''Combiner Wars''====
[[File:CombinerWarstoy-SpinisterTFSS.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|One look at you and I can't disguise I've got separate eyes]]
*'''Spinister''' (TFSS 4.0, [[2016]])
**''Accessories'': Laser rifle, Shrute and Singe Targetmaster partners, four-pronged taser/Combiner extremity
:Part of the [[Transformers Figure Subscription Service#Series 4.0 (2016)|Figure Subscription Service 4.0]], ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Spinister is a [[redeco]] of Deluxe Class [[Alpha Bravo#Generations|Alpha Bravo]], transforming into a helicopter that resembles an Aerospatiale Dauphin. He includes his Targetmaster partners "[[Hairsplitter#Generations|Shrute]]" and [[Singe#Generations|Singe]], redecoes of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Thrilling 30|Thrilling 30]]'' [[Holepunch (G1)#Generations|Holepunch]] and [[Tracer (Targetmaster)#Generations|Caliburst]], respectively.

:Spinister can also form either an arm or a leg for any standard-issue ''Combiner Wars''-style gestalt (or into one of [[Godbomber#Legends|''Legends'' Godbomber]]'s legs), though he was intended to combine with [[Bludgeon (G1)#Generations|Bludgeon]] to form [[Thunder Mayhem#Toys|Thunder Mayhem]].
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====''War for Cybertron: Siege''====
[[File:WFC-Siege-Deluxe-Spinister.jpg|thumb|300px|Nobody tell him he didn't actually win that [[Fan polls#2018_.281.29|vote]].]]
*'''Spinister''' (Deluxe Class, [[2019]])
**''ID number'': '''WFC-S48'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''SG-42'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[January 25]], [[2020]]'''
**''Accessories'': "NFM Dual-[[Fusion cannon|Fusion Cannon]]," "Spin-Blast [[Particle beam cannon|Particle Beam Cannon]]"
:Despite not winning the [[Fan_polls#2018_.281.29|2018 ''War for Cybertron: Siege'' fan poll]], Spinister was still produced and released in the fifth and final wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Deluxes, converting from robot to Cybertronian helicopter and back. He comes with two weapons: the "NFM Dual-Fusion Cannon", and a "Spin-Blast Particle Beam Cannon", based off of his Targetmaster partners' weapon modes. In an undocumented but extremely obvious feature, his guns can be combined to form a single four-barreled gun the way the the original toy's Targetmasters could. He features battle damage paint applications in the form of silver dry-brushing on the center of his thighs and a brownish paint wash on his forearms. Despite the overall decrease in scale seen in the ''Siege'' line, Spinister stands as the tallest deluxe mold in the entire line, barely inching out Ironhide and Impactor. This roughly keeps him in scale with the recent releases of his fellow Scavengers figures in their depictions seen in the IDW comic.

:In an effort to reconcile the fact his G1 box art has the appearance of a complete cockpit for each shin, only one of Spinister's legs forms his alt mode's cockpit and nose, while the other is stored away, leaving him with another, identical cockpit section in his undercarriage. His spinning rotor sits in place in robot mode thanks a small fin-tab on his helicopter tail ending up sitting against the rotor-base in robot mode, nestled in a small divot in the base.

:He has two 5mm posts on his robot mode back rather than the one typical of Deluxe class figures of the Siege Subline, but they're covered by his helicopter blades by default and if the blades are rotated out of the way they're still hard to use anything (like a Weaponizer that's being used as a backpack) due to the proximity to his blades and his helicopter tail.

:The original stock renders included additional paint applications not present on the final toy, those being silver details on his mouthplate and shoulders, purple details on his chest, and a painted yellow plug on his abdomen. Also, stock renders for his helicopter mode showed both of his weapons being the same shade of blue as his lower body and legs, while the robot mode renders and the physical toy had his Dual-Fusion Cannon being in the same pink-ish purple color as his arms.

:Additionally, the ''Siege'' line also featured [[Battle Master]]s intended to represent Spinister's original Targetmaster partners, which are compatible with ''Siege'' Spinister: [[Singe#War for Cybertron: Siege|Singe]] was available by himself in wave 4, whereas Hairsplitter (now named "[[Hairsplitter#War for Cybertron: Siege|Shrute]]") was available as part of the [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] exclusive "Decepticon Phantomstrike Squadron" set with [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Skywarp]].

:Strangely, Spinister’s instruction booklet uses the Autobot insignia and colour scheme.

:This mold was later used to make [[Rotorstorm (G1)#Generations|Rotorstorm]].

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==Merchandise==
===Transformers Trading Card Game===
[[File:W4RaiderSpinister.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Raider Spinister, Infantry-Aerial Assault''' (2019)
**'''Wave 4: War for Cybertron: Siege II'''
**''Rarity: '''''UT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T40/T52'''
**''Stars: ''11

:Raider Spinister, Infantry-Aerial Assault is one of 52 character cards released in Wave 4 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], War for Cybertron: Siege II.

:The card's artwork is based on the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Spinister toy, with the Bot Mode art being reused from the toy's packaging art, and with original Alt Mode artwork (lines by [[Andrew Griffith]]).
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==Notes==
*Spinister's ''Timelines'' bio card art depicts him wielding Vortex's [[MechTech]] weapon. The toy doesn't come with it, and there's no real evidence it was ever intended to.
*''Kre-O'' Spinister is one of the few Decepticon Kreons with blue eyes. Others include [[Wildrider (G1)#Kre-O|Brake-Neck]] and [[Windrazor (Prime)#Kre-O|Windrazor]].
*Spinister was one of the unsuccessful options in the 2018 [[Fan polls#2018 (1)|Fan poll]], paired with [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]. He was described as a saboteur, against Wheeljack's scientist, taking inspiration from his G1 toy bio.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Spinister''' (スピニスター ''Supinisutā'')

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Spinister (G1)

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:''Spinister is a [[Decepticon]] [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Spinister-boxart.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I'm terribly mysterious and I have 300 pounds of canned meat strapped to my right arm.]]
'''Spinister''' is mysterious... ''terribly'' mysterious. A closed book to the Decepticons, Spinister is a dark menace to his Autobot enemies. Often, the first warning of his approach is the gentle note of a detonating fusion bomb or the delightful hiss of metal boiling away under an assault of charged particles from his [[Particle beam cannon|beam cannon]]. How he is so terribly sneaky is unclear, but rumor has it that he has developed a cloaking device that he has kept a secret from his fellow 'Cons. Quiet and mysterious, that's how he likes to be, and that's how he intends to stay. One must wonder how much even his binary-bonded [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] companions [[Singe]] and [[Hairsplitter]] know about him.

This grim air warrior seems far more independent of mind than the common Decepticon, though he doesn't go in for the outright mutiny for which [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] is noted. When he spots unrecognized potential in the Decepticon ranks, however, he may well bring the would-be warrior under his tutelage without the knowledge or permission of his superior officers. Actually speaking his mind would prevent the whole mysterious, shadow-warrior thing from working, after all.

Then again, the guy might just be a paranoid dumbass who'd shoot a torch just because it "looked at him funny." He's actually a bit of a savant when it comes to re-wiring things, though.

Also, his name is cooler than [[Slayride]] and [[Sinnertwin (G1)|Sinnertwin]] combined.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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[[File:HuntingParty-Mayhem Attack Squad small.JPG|upright=1.4|thumb|Dammit, why does someone always have to ruin a perfectly good group shot with a wussy thought bubble??]]
''Spinister was recruited into the new [[Mayhem Attack Squad]] by [[Snarler]], and placed in charge of training and grading other new recruits to the squad. During a training exercise, a fresh-new warrior named [[Needlenose (G1)|Needlenose]] went AWOL in the middle of a battle. Spinister went after him, knowing the desertion was punishable by death in the Decepticon Army. He saw promise in the young soldier, though, and so instead faked having difficulty against an Autobot drone he was fighting. Spinister hoped that seeing him in danger would force Needlenose to act, and he was right. Needlenose came back and fought off the drone to "save" Spinister. Because of this, Spinister ignored his temporary loss of courage in the official report, and nominated Needlenose for full membership in the Mayhems, and their mission to hunt down the traitors [[Carnivac (G1)|Carnivac]] and [[Catilla (G1)|Catilla]].'' {{storylink|The Hunting Party (Marvel)|The Hunting Party}}

''Arriving on Earth, the Mayhems confronted Carnivac separately from his new Autobot comrades in the [[Survivors]], and ran him to ground.'' {{storylink|Way of the Warrior}} ''Carnivac managed to escape them when the National Guard arrived to interfere. The head of the human military unit ordered his soldiers to "blow away" the Decepticons, an order that Spinister told him would be his last. The humans were slaughtered in short order, and Spinister's group managed to track down Carnivac again with little fuss.''{{storylink|Survival Run}} ''Seeing Carnivac's newfound care for fleshlings, Spinister opened fire into a crowd, committing Carnivac to taking the fire himself in order to protect the humans. Stunned by the gunfire, Carnivac lay wounded as Spinister transformed and was about to pass sentence on him. His fellow traitor Catilla leapt out from nowhere, however, spoiling Spinister's aim. Bludgeon managed to impale the new arrival with his [[sword]], but the Mayhems were then driven off by the Survivors before they could finish Carnivac off as well.'' {{storylink|A Savage Place!}}

[[File:Deadly Obsession Needlenose Spinister.jpg|left|thumb]]
Spinister joined Needlenose, [[Ruckus (G1)|Ruckus]], and [[Windsweeper]] in serving their commander, [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]. They investigated why Autobots were patrolling a sector of space, taking a group of Autobots as prisoner on the planet [[Pz-Zazz]]. {{storylink|Bird of Prey!}} The hostages revealed the search for the [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]], inflaming Thunderwing's obsession to obtain the artifact. The Mayhem Attack Squad were soon taken to [[Cheyne]], where Spinister and Ruckus took down [[Dogfight (G1)|Dogfight]] for Thunderwing. As the Autobot proved to be of little use, the Decepticons left. {{Storylink|Kings of the Wild Frontier.}} They next went to [[Pequod]], and Thunderwing sent Spinister, who was beginning to have doubts about the sanity of his leader, and Needlenose to deal with the Autobot [[Pretender]]s at the planet while their leader mentally connected with the [[Klud]] to discern the Matrix's location. Once he did, he recalled his troops and left. {{Storylink|Deadly Obsession}} The Matrix was located on the moon [[VsQs]], where Thunderwing led his forces in battle against the Autobots. He abandoned Windsweeper to his fate when the [[Matrixspawn]] creature attacked, being more focused on his prize than a fellow Decepticon. When their leader ran off chasing the creature, Spinister held back his fellow Mayhems, telling them it was their duty to look after the injured Windsweeper, and let Thunderwing deal with his own business. {{Storylink|Dark Creation}}

[[File:AllFallDown-Spinister.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Few people get along with their bosses.]]
After Thunderwing captured the Matrix and arranged for his team to infiltrate the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] aboard a stolen shuttle, he quickly found the Matrix's own corrupted persona waxing control over his own mind. Spinister tried to warn him of the madness taking over, only to have Thunderwing fire on his own troop. The shock of having shot one of his loyal soldiers drove home the point for Thunderwing, but it was too late, and the Matrix completely overtook his thoughts. After the Autobots managed to drive Thunderwing out of the ship and into the vacuum of space, Spinister and the Mayhems gave up without a fight, wanting no more violence that day. {{storylink|All Fall Down}}
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=====Trigger-Happy!=====
Spinister, [[Needlenose (G1)|Needlenose]], and [[Windsweeper]] accompanied [[Crankcase (G1)|Crankcase]] and [[Ruckus (G1)|Ruckus]] in delivering battle plans to [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]], the former three acting as the group's rear guard. The Autobots learned of the delivery and planned to ambush them, but their mission was botched by [[Backstreet (G1)|Backstreet]], who gave away his faction's presence prematurely. Spinister and the other Decepticons were provoked into starting a firefight that endangered the inhabitants of nearby [[Rivers' Town]]. Panicked over his mistake, Backstreet wound up going on the run from his fellow Autobots. Learning of the situation, Megatron had his troops track down the fugitive in the hopes of recruiting him to their faction. Spinister found the runaway squatting in an abandoned amusement park, and reported so to his leader. But though Megatron ordered him not to engage Backstreet, Spinister found the temptation of roughing up the isolated Autobot too strong to resist. He and [[Scoop (G1)#Trigger-Happy!|Scoop]], the first Decepticon to converge on his position, attacked Backstreet together. On his arrival, Megatron was enraged by his soldiers' "show of initiative," and violently saw them off before they could do any lasting damage. Ultimately, Megatron's plan failed, and Backstreet returned to the Autobots. {{storylink|Trigger-Happy!}}

=====Earthforce=====
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[[File:Where wolf death small.JPG|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Entered the No-Spinister Zone.]]
While Carnivac was still seeking revenge for Catilla's murder, Spinister and the others set up an island base on Earth while preparing for their next strike. The cowardly Needlenose got on everyone's nerves, though, when the waiting weighed on his circuits enough to compel him to stage a mock emergency drill and test the Mayhems' response time, just in case Carnivac came looking for him. Spinister gave Needlenose a stern rebuke after that, warning him that the next incident would cost him his life. As it turned out, Carnivac HAD infiltrated the base during the commotion, and Needlenose's next round of genuine emergency calls were left unheeded. {{storylink|Cry Wolf!}} The wolf's next strike on Bludgeon did not go as quietly, and he drew the attention of the rest of the base. Instead of risking himself in close-quarters combat, Carnivac's forte, Spinister wisely chose to blast the traitor from a distance, apparently destroying him. {{storylink|Wolf in the Fold!}} The Mayhems were then forced to defend themselves against the combined might of the Survivors and [[Earthforce]], who had come to rescue Carnivac from his insane mission of vengeance. While Bludgeon and the others charged head first into battle, Spinister saw no gain in a warrior's suicide, and attempted to slip away. Unfortunately for him, only Carnivac's shell had been destroyed earlier, and the robot within had survived to take his vengeance on the Mayhems, shooting Spinister, crushing Snarler and then assisting the Earthforce in capturing the remaining Decepticons. {{storylink|Where Wolf?}}
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====''Transformers Comic-Magazin''====
Spinister was present when Megatron made peaceful gestures to Humanity in [[New York City]] and the Decepticons gave a "statue" of [[Snaptrap (G1)|Snaptrap]] as a gift to the city. Unsurprisingly, once humanity was off-guard the Decepticons struck, and the Autobots barely stopped them. {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 4#Transformers in Action: The Troy Principle|The Troy Principle}} Those events were recorded on a videotape that was later found and watched by Autobots on Cybertron after a [[City of Fear!|nuclear disaster]] in [[Kalis]]. {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 21|In Memory of Earth}}

Spinister and a group of Decepticons broke into a [[Nevada Alpha|nuclear arms cache]] in order to acquire the armaments within. During the siege, the inhabitants were able to send a distress signal to the Autobots, alerting them to their presence. They sent a large squad of assorted of Autobots to station, forcing the Decepticons into a retreat. Fortunately for them, they were able to make off with three nuclear missiles in the chaos.{{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 8|Save Nevada Alpha}}

The characteristics of Spinister and the other "Small Targetmaster Decepticons" were reviewed by [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] in a simulation watched by [[Bumblebee (G1)|Goldbug]].{{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 15|Memories of Bumblebee}}

====''Classics''====
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[[File:Invasion-Spinister.jpg|left|thumb|upright=0.95|I'm very important in this story!]]
Spinister fell in with [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Gigatron]]'s Decepticon forces on Earth. This was a very fortunate decision, as evil Autobots from [[Primax -408.24 Epsilon|another dimension]] invaded, and as a result everything not on Earth in Spinister's universe ceased to exist. {{storylink|Invasion (issue)|Invasion}}

Spinister survived the destruction of his universe and was last seen in the negative polarity universe with a small band of evil Decepticon survivors, back under [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]]'s command. {{storylink|The Future Buried...}}
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====''Regeneration One''====
{{NoteRG1}}
[[File:Neo-decepticons counterpoint.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|I AM SPINISTER! BEWARE, I LIVE!]]
Spinister was present when [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] was recruiting for the "Neo-Decepticon" insurgency at [[Fort Scyk]]. He later participated in the attack on the [[Kalis]] [[Baird Beaming Transmitter]] that led to the destruction of the [[Last Autobot]]. {{storylink|Counterpoint}}

Soundwave was off-planet when the resurrected [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]] returned to Cybertron with a [[Gene Key]] capable of turning Autobots into Decepticons. The former Headmaster arrived at Fort Scyk and commanded the assembled troops to follow him, executing [[Misfire (G1)|Misfire]] as an example of the price of questioning his orders. Spinister filed out with the rest, but not before he had got a message out to Soundwave. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Three}} He was next seen with Needlenose alongside Scorponok at the [[Sonic Canyons]], preparing to make his Gene Key's effects permanent, when [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] and the Dinobots attacked. When Grimlock's mole [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] neutralised the Gene Key's effects on the Autobots, turning the odds against Scorponok, Spinister and Needlenose chose the better part of valour, transformed to their aerial modes and fled. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Five}}

Later, Spinister and Needlenose convinced a few agitated Cybertronians to lob a grenade at [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Hot Rod]] as he was giving a speech at the [[Eugenesis Plaza]]. {{storylink|Destiny, Part One}} Spinister then monitored as [[Fang]] instigated a riot between more agitated Cybertronians and the [[Wrecker]]s on [[Auto-artery RG1|Auto-artery RG1 (North)]] as part of Soundwave's plan to sow disquiet and blind Cybertron to [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]'s impending attack. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Two}}
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===Ladybird Books continuity===
{{voiceactor|[[Peter Marinker]] (English)}}
After the Decepticons kidnapped [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]], they demanded [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] turn himself over in exchange. Spinister acted as aerial spotter for the Decepticons, tracking Prime's route to the exchange point. Unfortunately for the Decepticons, a covered pass allowed Optimus to sneak [[Fizzle]] and [[Hosehead (G1)|Hosehead]] into the area inside his trailer as back-up. {{storylink|Autobot Hostage}}

===Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic===
[[File:WorldsCollide3 Spinister1.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|WE'RE GONNA GET SENT TO THE BAD PLACE!]]
In [[Primax 703.09 Gamma|one of many alternate realities]], Spinister was one of the few survivors of [[Unicron]]'s attack on that universe's [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], and had become little more than a gibbering half-insane emotional wreck as a result. When [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] was accidentally transported into this reality, Spinister told him about Unicron and what he did. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 1 of 4}} Optimus tried to get some answers out of him over how they could potentially defeat Unicron, but Spinister would only babble on that all those who crossed Unicron's path were already doomed. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 2 of 4}} When Unicron returned soon after Prime's arrival, Spinister welcomed his oblivion with open arms. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 3 of 4}} Unicron possessed his frame, and used it to converse with Optimus, demanding an explanation for the dimensional interloper's presence. Once this exchange came to an end, Spinister was drawn into the Chaos Bringer's open maw and consumed. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 4 of 4}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[Stormbringer issue 4|''Stormbringer'' #4]]}}
[[File:SpotlightBlaster Spinister.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|How exactly am I flying?]]
Spinister was [[Reproduction#2005 IDW continuity|constructed cold]]. {{storylink|Remain in Light 4 of 5: Arm the Lonely|Arm the Lonely}} Back before the war, Spinister appeared in the crowd cheering [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron's]] first pit fight. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 2|Megatron Origin #2}} It is unknown whether he joined the Decepticons at their inception or became part of the movement later on after the conquest of [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]]. Much later, Spinister was working under [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] on Cybertron, shortly after the Battle of [[Thunderhead Pass]]. He was part of the last major push for territory on the planet before it became uninhabitable. {{storylink|Spotlight: Blaster}} Centuries later, Spinister still served with the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacon]] leader as part of the crew aboard the starship ''[[Thanatos]]''. He followed [[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]] and the other flying Decepticons into battle with Thunderwing on Cybertron. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 4|Stormbringer #4}}

At some point, Spinister joined up with [[Scavenger (group)|a squad of loose Decepticons]] led by [[Krok (G1)|Krok]] and annoyed them with his paranoid, triggerhappy nature {{storylink|Rules of Disengagement (issue)|Rules of Disengagement}} though an erroneous report placed Spinister among the Decepticons imprisoned on Cybertron after the war with [[D-Void]]. {{storylink|The Autonomy Lesson (issue)|The Autonomy Lesson}}

[[File:MTMTE8 MisfireSpinister.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|One... two... hang on, guys, I've got this one... ''thuh-ree...'']]
Not long after they all received [[Transformers: The Death of Optimus Prime|a call from Cybertron to return]], the Scavengers were on [[Clemency]], scavenging. During this time, they ran into a supposedly dead K-Class Decepticon called [[Fulcrum]] and Spinister removed his explosive charge in fear of the Decepticon blowing himself up while they were scavenging him. {{storylink|Scavengers (Part 2): Who's Afraid of the DJD?|Who's Afraid of the DJD?}} Misfire described him to Fulcrum, after the bot revealed himself to be actually alive, as the dumbest being in the universe. Later, he wanted to shoot a fire for giving him weird looks (in fairness they were using a still-living Autobot as a fireplace) and then shot a torch because it was glowing at him, much to Fulcrum's dismay. They were later contacted by the [[Decepticon Justice Division]], who were looking to torture and kill one of them for crimes against the Decepticons. Confused since there were only six of them and the Division mentioned seven bots present, they looked around and discovered a stasis-locked [[Grimlock (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Grimlock]]. {{storylink|Rules of Disengagement (issue)|Rules of Disengagement}}

The Scavengers decided to stay and fight the D.J.D. by unleashing Grimlock from his pod when the D.J.D. got close. As the D.J.D. were arriving, they revealed their real target had been Fulcrum, but it was already too late. Krok released Grimlock and the fight began. During the battle, Spinister assisted Crankcase in fighting [[Helex (DJD)|Helex]]. After a while, Fulcrum attempted to blow all of the D.J.D. members up with his bomb mode by jumping off the Worldsweeper. As Spinister (probably) expected, the Decepticon harmlessly crashed into the ground and made a soft explosion. The D.J.D. left in any case for [[Overlord (Masterforce)|another target]] and the leader, [[Tarn (DJD)|Tarn]], announced the Scavengers and Grimlock were all now on [[The List]]. Spinister and the others recovered Fulcrum and a damaged Krok. Fulcrum then revealed to them that the D.J.D. had been after him for a crime he had committed during the war for fleeing from a fight. They set off afterwards for Cybertron with a plan to use Grimlock, who was revealed to be almost brain-dead, as a bargaining chip if they ever arrived on the planet. Before they left, they scavenged parts from [[Flywheels]], who had been killed during the fight. {{storylink|Scavengers (Part 2): Who's Afraid of the DJD?|Who's Afraid of the DJD?}}

[[File:Scavengers arm the lonely.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
When Misfire managed to get himself incarcerated in the [[Galactic Council]]'s death row on the planet [[Constancy]], the rest of the Scavengers hatched a plan to rescue him, but Spinister, Krok and Crankcase were incapacitated by [[Solomus|Tyrest]]'s [[universal killswitch]] at a crucial moment. {{storylink|Remain in Light 4 of 5: Arm the Lonely|Arm the Lonely}} After [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rodimus]] and [[Perceptor (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Perceptor]] used half the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] to neutralise the killswitch, Spinister was seen to recover. {{storylink|Remain in Light 5 of 5: This Calamitous Life|This Calamitous Life}}

[[File:Scavengers IRL.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.7|YOU! ARE! A! TOY!]]
Spinister and the Scavengers would have many more misadventures, including—amongst other things—conjugating verbs, using [[holomatter]] avatars to blend in with the natives on [[Magisteria VI]] and somehow getting turned into [[toy]]s. To let off steam, they amused themselves by vandalising [[Autopedia]] and playing "[[Cybertronian games#Shoot Shoot Bang Bang|Shoot Shoot Bang Bang]]". It was shortly after one such game that Spinister alerted the others that the giant TV was talking again and it said its name was [[Demus]], an associate of Krok's through a [[Militant Monoform Movement|Triple-M]] subgroup on [[The Big Conversation]], who offered them the opportunity to make some easy [[Shanix]] at his scrapyard on [[Tebris VII]]. After arriving on the planet and meeting with him, Spinister was [[mode lock]]ed in [[robot mode]], as Demus had a heightened phobia of [[transformation]].

Demus revealed that he wanted to offer the Scavengers half a billion Shanix ''each'' in exchange for Grimlock. When Misfire objected, it was put to the vote in a rare display of Decepticon democracy and Spinister elected to sell him along with Krok and Crankcase, carrying it by three votes to two. However, they wouldn't get the chance to make the deal as Demus was then summarily executed by the Duly Appointed Enforcer of the [[Tyrest Accord]], [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Fortress Maximus]]. {{storylink|Some Of My Best Friends Are Autobots}}

[[File:Spinister animals.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
Max put them all under arrest for trafficking with a known offender but the Scavengers were able to distract him and hide in Demus's warehouse full of "[[Roboid]]" toys. After learning the true scope of Demus's crimes and that the Roboids were actually lobotomised [[Transformer]]s, stuck in [[beast mode]], to be sold to the organics of the galaxy as "torture dolls", they were able to throw him off their trail by alerting him to the presence of Grimlock on the ''Weak Anthropic Principle'', but then found that they couldn't leave their comrade behind and rode to his rescue on six unboxed [[Equinoid]]s. During the subsequent confrontation with Fortress Maximus, Spinister successfully mastered using a triple negative in a sentence, leading the other Scavengers to all pitch in, using their own unique talents to outwit the Duly Appointed Enforcer and escape with Grimlock by convincing him that the Roboids' lives were in danger—in reality, Spinister had discovered a way to reverse their "[[domestication]]" and left behind a note explaining how to do it. From then on, the Scavengers vowed to adopt Krok's new plan: to find and help all the other Decepticons out there who had been damaged by the war... after one more game of "Shoot Shoot Bang Bang". {{storylink|Animals}}

Some time later aboard the ''Weak Anthropic Principle'', the Scavengers watched a video that was being broadcast to the galaxy at large of ''[[Lost Light]]'' crewmembers apparently counting down the time to their deaths, which even they found a bit dark. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light: (1) How Bright Their Frail Deeds|How Bright Their Frail Deeds}}

[[File:NothingWillEverBeTheSameAgain-maskedcrusaders.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.7]]
The Scavengers later visited [[Earth]] so that Crankcase could meet his online friend "[[CONS4EVA]]." Misfire and Spinister found themselves chasing Grimlock across [[New Mexico]]. Disguising themselves as [[M.A.S.K.]] agents, the two undercover Decepticons pursued their quarry to [[Amarillo]], [[Texas]], where they joined forces with [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] desk jockey [[MP3]]. The trio followed Grimlock to [[Arlington]] before MP3's "[[Action Van]]" broke down; when Misfire and Spinister revealed the faces of their [[holomatter]] avatars, Misfire's poorly-constructed holomatter face caused MP3 to pass out. Believing that they'd killed him, they buried MP3 and continued their chase. But after watching an EMT resuscitate an injured woman, they realized that they ''hadn't'' killed MP3, so Spinister hurried back to dig up their human friend while Misfire followed Grimlock. An apologetic Spinister brought MP3 back to their ship, where they discovered that Crankcase's Decepticon friend was really a religiously-inclined [[Dire Wraith]] in disguise. Having gathered three different species, the Wraith enacted the mystical ritual known as the "[[Crossover]]," which opened a tiny interdimensional portal. MP3, hoping to go on more space adventures with the Scavengers, tendered his resignation through the portal... only to discover that the Scavengers had left without him. {{storylink|Nothing Will Ever Be the Same Again!}}

[[File:JourneysEnd ScavengersPretendAdventure.jpg|thumb|upright=1.9|]]
The Scavengers next traveled to [[Frayus]], searching for some [[ununtrium]] they could sell. Disappointed at finding none of the rare element (and therefore no fiendish death traps to avoid), Spinister and the others prepared to leave only to find themselves in the middle of a struggle between the [[Galactic Council]], the [[Black Block Consortia]], and the Decepticons of [[Deathsaurus (Victory)|Deathsaurus]]. Seeking an exit, they found their tele-portal back up to the W.A.P. in orbit was missing. Fortunately, another exit provided itself. {{storylink|The Plotters' Club (Part 3): Journey's End|Journey's End}}

[[File:TheTiesThatBind SpinisterCheckUp.jpg|left|upright=1.9|thumb|Spin doctor.]]
This exit brought them to [[Troja Major]], where the Curator [[Agonizer]] offered to pay the Scavengers a large sum of money for the retrieval of the [[Epistemus|Magnificence]], which had fallen into the hands of the former Autobot [[Flame (Marvel)|Flame]]. After agreeing to take the job, Spinister and the others were transported to the planet [[Confluence]], where they located Flame's Worldsweeper just before being attacked by a horde of [[Treecon|wooden robots]]. While Grimlock swiftly dealt with them, the Scavengers were then accosted by [[Scorponok (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Scorponok]], who summarily disabled Grimlock and apprehended the Scavengers.
After being tossed into a cell on the Worldsweeper, Krok had Spinister open up Grimlock to discover a cavity within the Dinobot made to hold the Magnificence. After Scorponok filled them in on the details surrounding Grimlock and the Magnificence, he reawakened the Dinobot and sicced him on the Scavengers, with Spinister getting his arm ripped off in the process. {{storylink|The Ties That Bind (issue)|The Ties That Bind}}

[[File:KillAllCons ScavengersSurvive.jpg|upright=1.65|thumb|]]
While Scorponok left them to their fates, the Scavengers were able to pacify Grimlock after getting him to transform into his dinosaur form. Krok then had Spinister and Nickel disassemble the other Scavengers to make it look like Grimlock had murdered them; once the Dinobot had been taken away, the Scavengers put themselves back together and stormed the bridge to confront Scorponok. After revealing the [[Firstborn]] and his plan to raise an army of Decepticons through organic reproduction, Scorponok attempted to extract the Scavengers' sparks only to be stopped by Nickel using a prerecorded message from Tarn. Spinister and the others then made their escape to a transmat and set in coordinates for [[Garrus-9]] provided to them by the Magnificence. However, Grimlock elected to stay behind to protect the Firstborn and pushed the Scavengers into the portal before they could debate over it. Upon ending up in what appeared to be Garrus-9, Spinister and his pals found themselves locked in Grimlock's old cell. With the Magnificence non-respondent and no way to call for help, the Scavengers were well and truly helpless. {{storylink|Kill All 'Cons}}

Or so it seemed until [[Nautica (G1)|Nautica]], while exploring a temple in what she believed to be the [[Transformer afterlife|Afterspark]], stumbled upon the Scavengers. {{storylink|The Everlasting Voices (2): The God War|The God War}} After a confrontation over misunderstandings, the Scavengers and Nautica soon figured out that "Garrus-9" and "the Afterspark" were both illusions generated by the euthanasia clinic [[Mederi]]. After recovering the body of [[Axe (G1)|Axe]] from one of the wards, the group met up with the rest of Nautica's crew and pieced together the mystery of Mederi – as well as the fact that Mederi was in fact the "[[Cyberutopia]]" that Nautica and her crewmates had been searching for. Before they could revel in their escape from Mederi's patient-killing program, the Scavengers and the Crusadercons were attacked by a horde of [[Sparkeater (creature)|sparkeaters]] created from the rest of the ''[[Lost Light]]'''s crew. {{storylink|The Everlasting Voices (3): You Are Here|You Are Here}}

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As the sparkeaters attacked, Spinister and the others were saved by the timely arrival of Grimlock, who was accompanied by [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]], [[Riptide (G1)|Riptide]], [[Thunder Clash|Thunderclash]], and [[Wipe-Out]]. When the ''Lost Light'' showed up, Crankcase and Grimlock went with [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rodimus]]' team to board the captured ship while Spinister and the other Scavengers barricaded themselves in Ward Zero with Mederi's telepaths. {{storylink|Crucible (Part 1): A Dance Before Dying|A Dance Before Dying}} While Spinister worked with "[[Ratchet (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|the angry doctor]]", Nickel was able to stop the sparkeaters by using Ward Zero's generator to cure them. Shortly after, the telepaths began to give an ominous countdown, culminating with a rift opening up in space. {{storylink|Crucible (Part 2): Lūstrāre|Lūstrāre}} The Scavengers and Crusadercons all hopped onto the recaptured ''Lost Light'' and went through the rift, ending up in a system comprising five replica Cybertrons. After landing on one of the Cybertrons, the crew were confronted by the forces of the [[Adaptus|Grand Architect]], who decided to let them aboard onto his Worldsweeper. As [[Froid]] and [[Sunder (G1)|Sunder]] filled them in on the Grand Architect's plan to use a "[[God Gun]]" to repel an oncoming threat, Spinister and the others noticed said God Gun open up another rift through space, bringing forth a fleet of ships led by [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]]! {{storylink|Crucible (Part 3): Farsickness|Farsickness}}

[[File:TheReturnOfTheKing MegatronGreetsScavengers.jpg|upright=1.6|thumb]]
Only Megatron wasn't leading the fleet of ships but rather fleeing from them; the fleet itself turned out to belong to the [[Functionist Council]] of an [[Functionist Universe|alternate timeline]]... and among these forces was a planet-sized robot cast in the image of [[Primus]], made from said timeline's Cybertron. As "Primus" laid waste to the God Gun, Megatron's ship fired on the Grand Architect's Worldsweeper to free Spinister and the others, bringing them aboard the [[Last Light (ship)|''Last Light'']]. Spinister and his fellow Scavengers were all astonished when Megatron greeted them warmly and mentioned them by their names (and nicknames). {{storylink|Crucible (Part 4): The Return of the King|The Return of the King}} After meeting up with the rest of Rodimus' group on the ''Lost Light'', the assembled crew devised a plan to defeat the Functionist Council through the use of twelve [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrixes]] created by the real Primus, [[Rung (G1)|Rung]] (though from Spinister's perspective, it was just everyone taking turns to say things). {{storylink|Crucible (Part 5): The Unremembering|The Unremembering}} Once the Functionist Cybertron had been forced back into robot mode thanks to the timely arrival of [[Moonbase One|Luna 1]], the crew set their plan into motion. Heading down to the [[hot spot]] [[Automica]], Spinister provided cover fire for the Matrix-carrying Thunderclash as they were faced with Functionist forces. Although they were briefly overwhelmed, the pair was able to open their Matrix after an uplifting speech from Rodimus, sending its energies through the hot spot and into [[Vector Sigma]], where it vaporized the members of the Functionist Council. {{storylink|Crucible (Part 6): A Spark Among Embers|A Spark Among Embers}}

In the aftermath, the Scavengers attended a gathering at [[Swerve's]], where they made amends with Fortress Maximus. After the party had concluded and the ''Lost Light'' was disassembled, Spinister and his fellow Scavengers departed for Troja Major to meet up with CONS4EVA. In another universe, the Scavengers were [[quantum generator|quantum duplicated]] along with the entire crew of the ''Lost Light'', and prepared for some further adventures in their new setting. {{storylink|How To Say Goodbye And Mean It: Part 2}}
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===''Kre-O'' cartoon===
[[Image:Kreon Spinister wallpaper.jpg|left|thumb|200px|He's angry because he doesn't know which of his guns to shoot first.]]
Spinister, Galvatron, and [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] were sent by [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] to rob the [[Autobot City Bank]]. In heavy disguise, they went in and got the drop on the bank tellers, only for [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] to turn up. Spinister whistled for [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]], who ripped the roof off the bank and disposed of the three Autobots. Once they'd broken open the safe, Spinister flew the [[energon]] back to Megatron. {{storylink|Quest for Energon, Part 1}}

He operated the completed weapon and successfully used it to make a giant grilled cheese sandwich for Megatron. When Wheeljack and [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] invaded the work site, Spinister and the other Kreons surrounded the pair. Unfortunately the interlopers were a diversion, and the Decepticons were splattered by exploded grilled cheese sandwich then tied up in a net by the other Autobots. {{storylink|Quest for Energon, Part 2}}
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===''Of Masters and Mayhem''===
Spinister and the rest of the Mayhem Attack Squad were drawn to a cavern on Earth by a Decepticon signal, finding upon their arrival that the extra-dimensional [[Ramjet (Universe)|Ramjet]] was the one broadcasting it. Bludgeon spoke with their new acquaintance, who momentarily showed that he had power that rivaled the Squad's. Spinister was left staring in awe as Ramjet sent eldritch energies flowing into Ruckus and effortlessly tossed him aside. The Squad agreed to join forces with Ramjet, and together they began to plot the destruction of the universe. {{storylink|History}}

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Gray Haddock]] (English)|[[Mathieu Buscatto]] (French), [[Paul Matzke]] (German), [[Fred Mascarenhas]] (Portuguese), [[Julián Rodríguez]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Alejandro Orozco]] (Latin-American Spanish)}}
[[File:Siege-Ep3-Spinister-avoids-death.jpg|thumb|300px|Tis but a flesh wound!]]
Spinister, alongside his fellow [[Decepticon]]s [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]], [[Barricade (IDW)|Barricade]] and [[Flywheels|Skytread]] reported in, in preparation for springing a trap on the arriving [[Autobot]]s at [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]. After the Autobots took the bait, the Decepticons attacked, which resulted in the Autobots making a stand against their attackers, leading to Impactor being buried and left for dead, the carnage giving the Autobots the chance to escape. Following the battle, Spinister accompanied Barricade and Skytread when they reported their failure to [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], who was rather frustrated at the loss of both Impactor and the highly valuable energon. However, [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] confirmed that while they did not have the energon, neither did their Autobot enemies. {{storylink|Siege episode 2}}

Spinister was joking with Skytread when a new Decepticon reported a lead on the Autobots, prompting the cons to joke about their Autobot victims, horrifying the newcomer. As they laughed wickedly, Spinister noticed a glitch in the newcomer's paintwork, which continued until the new con accidentally revealed he was Mirage in disguise. His cover blown, Mirage's friends came in to back him up. Spinister wound up tangling with Optimus Prime, who threw him onto a spike. {{storylink|Siege episode 3}} Spinister later returned alive and well during the final push against the Autobots. {{storylink|Siege episode 6}}

Spinister was one of a group of Decepticons that remained behind on Cybertron under the command of Shockwave, following the completion of Project Nemesis. Using cloaking technology developed by Shockwave, Spinister was among the Decepticons that ambushed the Autobot Reistance, taking several into custody. However, the bombs planted by Elita-1 soon went off, catching Spinister in the explosion. {{storylink|Earthrise Episode 6}}

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===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''Generations Selects Special Comic''====
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{{storylink|Volcanicus comic 2}}
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===2019 IDW continuity===
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{{storylink|Storm Horizon Part 1}}

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==Commercial appearances==
Spinister used his Targetmasters [[Hairsplitter]] and [[Singe]] to chase down a group of Autobot-allied Nebulans. The Nebulans' Autobot allies then showed up, and used their own partners' gun modes to retaliate! Spinister and [[Needlenose (G1)|Needlenose]] transformed to robot mode to continue the fight on foot. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Double Targetmasters|Double Targetmasters commercial}}

==Games==
===''Transformers Legends''===
Following the restoration of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Spinister and [[Acid Storm (G1)|Acid Storm]] 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}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:BattleTacticsSpinister.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|You've got to SPEEN!]]
Spinister participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was an Epic character who was available in the June Daily Campaign and could be recruited after collecting 20 Alpha cores, 20 Beta cores, 20 Omega cores, and 10 cores of this character. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:G1Spinister toy.jpg|thumb|Inyuk-chuk!]]
*'''Spinister''' (Targetmaster, [[1988]])
**''Accessories'': Hairsplitter and Singe Targetmaster partners/guns
:''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' Spinister transforms into a rather busily-coloured [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes|AH-64 Apache attack helicopter]]. His Targetmaster partners [[Singe]] and [[Hairsplitter]] can be attached onto peg holes on the underside of his wings. The rotors spin, but the main rotor tends to fold back into its storage mode when turned. Spinister's only robot mode articulation is at the neck and (oddly difficult to rotate) shoulders.

:Spinister, like all the [[Targetmaster (technology)|Double Targetmasters]], was never released in Japan.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1988/Decepticon/Spinister/spinister.htm More information on Spinister at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/instructions/decepticon/1988/instr_spinister.jpg Instructions for Spinister at Botchthecrab.com]''
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===''Timelines''===
[[File:TL-toy SpinisterBC12.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|My name's not "Spinster," people.]]
*'''Spinister and Octopunch''' (BotCon Souvenir Set, [[2012]])
**''Accessories'': Left & right missile launchers, 2 missiles
:[[BotCon 2012]]'s ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' version of Spinister is a [[redeco]] of [[Transformers (2010 toyline)#HFTD|the 2010 ''Hunt for the Decepticons'']] Deluxe Class [[Tomahawk (TF 2010)#Toys|Tomahawk]] toy, with the alternate-tooling head used for ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' [[Vortex (Movie)#Dark of the Moon|Vortex]]. He transforms into a slightly futuristic strike helicopter with a rotating camera array under its cockpit, sporting an amalgamation of features from both the {{w|Eurocopter Tiger}} and the ADH-02 Hellhound attack helicopter from ''{{w|Patlabor}}''. He comes with two spring-loaded missile launchers that mount under his wings via [[5 mm post]]s, or can be attached to 3mm bars via their [[c joint]] clips. In [[robot mode]], he is armed with "snapping pincers" on his right forearm, while his missile launchers end up over his shoulders.

:Spinister was only available in an at-convention souvenir two-pack with [[Octopunch (SG)#Toys|''Shattered Glass'' Octopunch]], and limited to 1500 total sets.

:Non-attending members could purchase the figure in the Transformers Collector's Club Online Store.

:The original version of this mold was [[retool]]ed to make ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Springer (G1)#Generations|Springer]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/BCSpinister/spinister.htm More information on ''BotCon 2012'' Spinister at TFU.info]''
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy SpinisterKreon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|His weapon doubles as his bed.]]
* '''Spinister''' (Micro-Changer, 2012)
**''Kit number'': '''A1007'''
**''Bag number'': '''21451 7'''
:Part of a six-figure "preview" wave of [[Micro-Changer]] [[Kreon]]s, Spinister is a [[Blindpacking|blindpacked]] bagged mini-figure. He comes with extra parts which turn him into a kinda-sorta-helicoptery thing, or can be used to form a ridiculously huge double-gatling-style "beam cannon" for robot mode use.

:He uses [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Mirage]]'s helmet and [[Vortex (G1)#Kre-O|Vortex]]'s torso-armor/rotor-blade combo. He also carries a clear-purple version of [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Soundwave]]'s pistol.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/Kre-OSpinister/spinister.htm More information on Spinister at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers-toys/gallery/kre-o/spinister/2831/1/ Image gallery of Spinister at Seibertron.com]''
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===''Generations''===
====''Thrilling 30''====
[[File:TF-Generations-Thrilling-30-Spinister.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|From Targetmaster to Targetmaster'd]]
*'''Nemesis Prime & Spinister''' (Legends Class, [[2014]])
**''Series / Number'': '''2 / 018'''
**''Accessories'': Rotor
:''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Legends Class Spinister is a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Thrilling 30|Thrilling 30]]'' [[Blaze Master#Generations|Blazemaster]], transforming into a helicopter of made-up model, a robot with [[C joint|3mm-compatible]] hands, and a blaster-weapon with a [[5 mm post|5mm handle]]. He comes packaged with [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Generations|Nemesis Prime]], who can wield him in weapon mode.

:This mold was also used to make ''[[Movie Advanced Series]]'' [[Jolt (AOE)|Micron Jolt]] and ''Generations'' [[Shūta Gō#Generations|Shūta Gō]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/GenSpinister/spinister.htm More information on ''Generations'' Spinister at TFU.info]''
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====''Combiner Wars''====
[[File:CombinerWarstoy-SpinisterTFSS.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|One look at you and I can't disguise I've got separate eyes]]
*'''Spinister''' (TFSS 4.0, [[2016]])
**''Accessories'': Laser rifle, Shrute and Singe Targetmaster partners, four-pronged taser/Combiner extremity
:Part of the [[Transformers Figure Subscription Service#Series 4.0 (2016)|Figure Subscription Service 4.0]], ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Spinister is a [[redeco]] of Deluxe Class [[Alpha Bravo#Generations|Alpha Bravo]], transforming into a helicopter that resembles an Aerospatiale Dauphin. He includes his Targetmaster partners "[[Hairsplitter#Generations|Shrute]]" and [[Singe#Generations|Singe]], redecoes of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Thrilling 30|Thrilling 30]]'' [[Holepunch (G1)#Generations|Holepunch]] and [[Tracer (Targetmaster)#Generations|Caliburst]], respectively.

:Spinister can also form either an arm or a leg for any standard-issue ''Combiner Wars''-style gestalt (or into one of [[Godbomber#Legends|''Legends'' Godbomber]]'s legs), though he was intended to combine with [[Bludgeon (G1)#Generations|Bludgeon]] to form [[Thunder Mayhem#Toys|Thunder Mayhem]].
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====''War for Cybertron: Siege''====
[[File:WFC-Siege-Deluxe-Spinister.jpg|thumb|300px|Nobody tell him he didn't actually win that [[Fan polls#2018_.281.29|vote]].]]
*'''Spinister''' (Deluxe Class, [[2019]])
**''ID number'': '''WFC-S48'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''SG-42'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[January 25]], [[2020]]'''
**''Accessories'': "NFM Dual-[[Fusion cannon|Fusion Cannon]]," "Spin-Blast [[Particle beam cannon|Particle Beam Cannon]]"
:Despite not winning the [[Fan_polls#2018_.281.29|2018 ''War for Cybertron: Siege'' fan poll]], Spinister was still produced and released in the fifth and final wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Deluxes, converting from robot to Cybertronian helicopter and back. He comes with two weapons: the "NFM Dual-Fusion Cannon", and a "Spin-Blast Particle Beam Cannon", based off of his Targetmaster partners' weapon modes. In an undocumented but extremely obvious feature, his guns can be combined to form a single four-barreled gun the way the the original toy's Targetmasters could. He features battle damage paint applications in the form of silver dry-brushing on the center of his thighs and a brownish paint wash on his forearms. Despite the overall decrease in scale seen in the ''Siege'' line, Spinister stands as the tallest deluxe mold in the entire line, barely inching out Ironhide and Impactor. This roughly keeps him in scale with the recent releases of his fellow Scavengers figures in their depictions seen in the IDW comic.

:In an effort to reconcile the fact his G1 box art has the appearance of a complete cockpit for each shin, only one of Spinister's legs forms his alt mode's cockpit and nose, while the other is stored away, leaving him with another, identical cockpit section in his undercarriage. His spinning rotor sits in place in robot mode thanks a small fin-tab on his helicopter tail ending up sitting against the rotor-base in robot mode, nestled in a small divot in the base.

:He has two 5mm posts on his robot mode back rather than the one typical of Deluxe class figures of the Siege Subline, but they're covered by his helicopter blades by default and if the blades are rotated out of the way they're still hard to use anything (like a Weaponizer that's being used as a backpack) due to the proximity to his blades and his helicopter tail.

:The original stock renders included additional paint applications not present on the final toy, those being silver details on his mouthplate and shoulders, purple details on his chest, and a painted yellow plug on his abdomen. Also, stock renders for his helicopter mode showed both of his weapons being the same shade of blue as his lower body and legs, while the robot mode renders and the physical toy had his Dual-Fusion Cannon being in the same pink-ish purple color as his arms.

:Additionally, the ''Siege'' line also featured [[Battle Master]]s intended to represent Spinister's original Targetmaster partners, which are compatible with ''Siege'' Spinister: [[Singe#War for Cybertron: Siege|Singe]] was available by himself in wave 4, whereas Hairsplitter (now named "[[Hairsplitter#War for Cybertron: Siege|Shrute]]") was available as part of the [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] exclusive "Decepticon Phantomstrike Squadron" set with [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Skywarp]].

:Strangely, Spinister’s instruction booklet uses the Autobot insignia and colour scheme.

:This mold was later used to make [[Rotorstorm (G1)#Generations|Rotorstorm]].

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==Merchandise==
===Transformers Trading Card Game===
[[File:W4RaiderSpinister.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Raider Spinister, Infantry-Aerial Assault''' (2019)
**'''Wave 4: War for Cybertron: Siege II'''
**''Rarity: '''''UT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T40/T52'''
**''Stars: ''11

:Raider Spinister, Infantry-Aerial Assault is one of 52 character cards released in Wave 4 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], War for Cybertron: Siege II.

:The card's artwork is based on the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Spinister toy, with the Bot Mode art being reused from the toy's packaging art, and with original Alt Mode artwork (lines by [[Andrew Griffith]]).
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==Notes==
*Spinister's ''Timelines'' bio card art depicts him wielding Vortex's [[MechTech]] weapon. The toy doesn't come with it, and there's no real evidence it was ever intended to.
*''Kre-O'' Spinister is one of the few Decepticon Kreons with blue eyes. Others include [[Wildrider (G1)#Kre-O|Brake-Neck]] and [[Windrazor (Prime)#Kre-O|Windrazor]].
*Spinister was one of the unsuccessful options in the 2018 [[Fan polls#2018 (1)|Fan poll]], paired with [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]. He was described as a saboteur, against Wheeljack's scientist, taking inspiration from his G1 toy bio.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Spinister''' (スピニスター ''Supinisutā'')

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Sky Lynx (G1)

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{{disambig3|Sky Lynx}}
{{disambig2|the Autobot who thinks he knows everything, whose alt-mode is [[Sky Lynx (G1)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|sometimes]] known as the Magnificence|the deity whose head became an actually all knowing orb under that name|Epistemus}}
:''Sky Lynx is the most magnificent [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Sky lynx.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Twice the bot, twice the ego.]]

'''Sky Lynx''' is the unbelievably talented, unsurpassably skilled, and altogether magnificent robot behind most of the greatest, most adventurous, and most daring moments in all of Autobot history. At least, if you ask Sky Lynx, that is. Not that he isn't a skilled, fast, and powerful warrior, well deserving of his rank as [[Lieutenant Commander]]—he most certainly is all those things—he's just a bit too eager to tell you about it. At length. However, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|his]] [[Hot Rod (G1)|superiors]] recognize his undeniable skill and tolerate his ego. [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] has nicknamed him "Commander Modesty."

Sky Lynx's unusual form grants him several abilities. As a shuttle, he can easily travel between star systems and carry passengers as well. When transformed, he can split himself into two autonomous components: a walking lynx and a flying bird-creature. His two components can also combine into a larger and more powerful lynx-bird-creature. In some universes, he can [[Combiner|combine]] to form [[Sky Reign]].

When disguised as a space shuttle, Sky Lynx sometimes goes by ''Magnificence'' as his actual name.

{{bigquote|Before you do anything, think, 'Is this what Sky Lynx would do in my position?', and you will not go far wrong.|Sky Lynx|"[[Call of the Primitives]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{Voiceactor|[[Aron Kincaid]] (English), [[Kōji Totani]] (Japanese)|[[Víctor Mares]] (Latin American Spanish), [[Thomas Rau]] (German, "Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5", "Chaos", "Grimlocks New Brain"), [[Ulrich Bernsdorff]] (German, "The Killing Jar"), [[Manfred Schmidt]] (German), [[Peter Musäus]] (German, "The Face of the Nijika"), [[Klaus Kessler]] (German, ''Generation 2''), [[François Leccia]] (European French), [[Éric Etcheverry]] (European French, "Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5"), [[Éric Legrand]] (European French, "Chaos"), [[Henry Djanik]] (European French, "Webworld"), [[Philippe Roullier]] (European French, "The Dweller in the Depths")}}
[[File:FFoD Part5 SkyLynx kicksass.jpg|left|370px|thumb|"I am Sky Lynx, king of kings! Look on my trouncing of Decepti-cads, ye mighty, and despair!"]]
In [[2006]], after the [[Autobot]]s reclaimed [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Sky Lynx returned from another region of space to once again share his glory with his fellows. {{storylink|Secret Files of Teletraan II}}
Sky Lynx made his fantastic debut when he selflessly risked his own life to save three [[Blurr (G1)|vastly]] [[Wheelie (G1)|inferior]] [[Marissa Faireborn|specimens]]. Shortly after this, his peerless battle prowess was needed to fight off some [[Predacon (G1)|ruffians]]. He flew his brave comrades to Earth where it took the combined firepower of the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] and [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] to shoot him down. Even that was not enough to stop the mighty Sky Lynx, as in his lynx form, he proved instrumental in getting the new [[transformation cog]] to [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]], trouncing many a Decepticon along the way. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5}}

A [[Quintesson]] once used Sky Lynx's sublime appearance as a disguise. Somehow [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]] was unable to tell the difference between the real thing and a vastly inferior illusion and stepped on board. He surely recognized his mistake in the aftermath of the adventure, when the genuine Sky Lynx ferried him with Marissa Faireborn back to Cybertron. {{storylink|The Killing Jar (episode)|The Killing Jar}}

[[File:Chaos SkyLynx dodgecrystals.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|"I warned ya, bird-bot! I warned ya about them cosmic rays!" "Oh, hush, Grimm. I'm already fantastic."]]
When the Autobots investigated into the destruction of a [[Earth Defense Command|provincial human law enforcement]] space station, Sky Lynx deigned to flawlessly transport [[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|a doddering old fool]], [[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|that speech-impaired imbecile]] and his friends to the filthy planet [[Goo 8739B|Goo]]. During the course of this investigation, Sky Lynx was forced to save his comrades from [[Blast Off (G1)|a pale imitation of himself]] and [[Runamuck (G1)|a mere hooligan]], who had somehow obtained [[death crystal]]s. Sky Lynx carried his team to [[Dread (planet)|Dread]], where he was again forced to intercede, rescuing Blurr from a swamp while simultaneously leading the counter offensive against the Predacons. Did they not learn their last painful lesson in humility on Io? They made another attempt during the battle at [[Queeg Mountain]], but even as Sky Lynx attempted to enlighten them on the error of their ways, a lucky shot destroyed the rock he was standing on. Naturally Sky Lynx suffered only minor damage, and he was about to execute his usual daring nick-of-time rescue for Kup and the [[Dread slaves|slaves]] as the mountain erupted. {{storylink|Chaos (episode)|Chaos}}

Sky Lynx lent his skill and finesse to the assault on [[Paradron]] after the planet was conquered by the Decepticons. His spacious cargo bay was used to transport a stockpile of guns to the captive Paradonians, so that they could join Sky Lynx as he valiantly fought for their freedom. {{storylink|Fight or Flee (episode)|Fight or Flee}} Upon the discovery of [[dinosaur transform static]] at the scene of Fort Knox's apparent theft, Sky Lynx was forced to endure a humiliating trial in [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex's]] ill-conceived kangaroo court, merely because, as [[Six-Gun|that unrefined, multi-gunned cowboy]] put it, Sky Lynx had [[Dinosaur transform static|dinosaur electrons]] in his body. Be that as it may, did he have to be lumped together with [[Dinobot (G1)|such unsuitable company]] when he could be effortlessly tracking down and bringing [[Trypticon (G1)|the real culprit]] to justice? {{storylink|Thief in the Night}}

[[File:Webworld Sky Lynx.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.45| "Does this make my backside look big?"]]
While his beauty was gracing the entrance to a peace conference, Sky Lynx was approached by Ultra Magnus, who needed a ride to some dingy asteroid or other to save the galaxy. Sky Lynx took him there and helped him fight off a small swarm of some disgusting alien parasites. Unfortunately he was unable to fit through the corridors of the storage asteroid and thus couldn't help defeat the Decepticons, but he could at least take Ultra Magnus, Wheelie and Daniel to safety before the asteroid exploded. {{storylink|Surprise Party}} After Sky Lynx dropped Kup and [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]] off at [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]], there was a dreadful kerfuffle resulting in him transporting a group of Autobots to [[Unicron]]'s head. While he was parked outside, [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] attacked, and Sky Lynx was forced to retreat to a safe distance, from where he was later able to swoop in and rescue Ultra Magnus and his team. {{storylink|Ghost in the Machine (G1)|Ghost in the Machine}} During an [[isidrite]] mining operation, Sky Lynx alerted his fellows to incoming Decepticons. A brief battled ensued, in which Galvatron claimed more Decepticon casualties than the Autobots, and Sky Lynx suggested they strategically withdraw with what isidrite they'd gathered. They swiftly did so, leaving the Decepticons to bicker. {{storylink|Webworld}}

[[File:BigBroadcast SkyLynx rescue Superion.jpg|upright=1.2|thumb|"And that is why I am far superior to the Aerialbots. Including you, Slingshot." "YOU LIE!"]]
During a journey to through the [[Junkion (planet)|Junkion]] sector, Sky Lynx came under attack by [[Astrotrain (G1)|another pretender to the shuttle throne]]. The two proceeded to engage in combat, until both were fired upon by the [[Junkion (species)|Junkions]]. Though the Junkions posed no threat to one of Sky Lynx's skill, he recognized that their actions were out of place, and sped with all possible haste back to Cybertron, informing [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]] of their out-of-character actions. Despite acknowledging his "ace work", Rodimus, for some reason, dispatched those [[Aerialbot (G1)|uncouth flyboys]] to investigate. However, Sky Lynx proved his undeniable talents by rescuing [[Superion (G1)|their combined form]] from imminent destruction. {{storylink|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (episode)|The Big Broadcast of 2006}}

When [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] detected a Quintesson signal, he naturally dispatched Sky Lynx to investigate. Unfortunately the planet from which the signal emanated proved to be covered in vegetation, preventing Sky Lynx's otherwise flawless chassis from landing and forcing him to send his passengers, [[Outback (G1)|Outback]] and [[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blaster]] instead. He was nonetheless able to provide air support against the Predacons, and spirited away the Autobots along with the [[Quintesson Journal]] they'd found. Alas, he was subsequently seized by the Quintessons. No sooner had he and his chums escaped that predicament, than they were set upon by Decepticons, who blew a hole in Sky Lynx's side and stole the journal. While they battled over control of the journal, the Quintessons reclaimed their toy, and Sky Lynx was later able to extract it from the Quintesson ship by deftly cutting a hole in the hull at exactly the right point. He could then return the journal to the peace conference, where its contents were used to settle a centuries-old war. {{storylink|The Quintesson Journal}} On one occasion, Sky Lynx's normally-superb gyros malfunctioned, causing him to crash on Cybertron. It later transpired that the glitch had been caused by anti-electrons and thus was outside Sky Lynx's control. {{storylink|Grimlock's New Brain}}

[[File:CallofthePrimitives SkyLynx ruetheday.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|"My leading role in this episode was enough to make it the prettiest in the whole series."]]
Later still, during a skirmish on [[Earth]]'s [[Moon (moon)|Moon]], superior forces arrived to save the Autobots in the form of Sky Lynx, though the brutish [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] dared challenge him. However, before Sky Lynx could deliver what would have likely been a stunning finishing blow, the other [[Primitive|vulgars]] were drawn away from the battle by a voice in the distance. For some reason, his magnificence was included in this motley crew and was even forced to voyage with them to the far reaches of space, a sojourn they surely could not have made themselves without Sky Lynx's intellect and sense of direction. Upon landing, Sky Lynx took command of that ill-tempered, uncivilized group of evolutionary throwbacks and directed them in a proper manner, a task which nearly exceeded his incredible skill. However, upon finding the caller, [[Oracle (G1)|the fool]] had the audacity to call him Primitive! Can you imagine? Unfortunately for Sky Lynx, the menace [[Tornedron]] was too much even for him. {{storylink|Call of the Primitives}}

Finding Galvatron bashing on a [[quadrant lock|strange disc]] in space, Sky Lynx released his passengers to investigate. He was unable to prevent them from being sucked through the disc into a sealed region of space, however after the seal was broken, he joined them on the newly freed world of [[Zamojin (planet)|Zamojin]]. {{storylink|The Face of the Nijika}} Sky Lynx carried Rodimus Prime and Kup to [[Japan]] during a Decepticon attack, arriving in time to prevent [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] from shooting [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]]. Kup even complemented him on his shooting, but Sky Lynx just responded "I know". Once they'd landed, Sky Lynx passed on the message that Rodimus was wanted at the Imperial Palace by an irate [[Prime Minister of Japan|Prime Minister]]. {{storylink|The Burden Hardest to Bear}}

[[File:ReturnOfOptimusPrime2 SkyLynxGalvatron.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|"Ha, I have no need of opposable thumbs! Also, what am I standing on?"]]
In one of his most successful endeavours, Sky Lynx's unquestioned skills were called into play yet again when Rodimus Prime required a [[Quintesson]] during the [[Hate Plague]] crisis. With his customary flair and talent, not to mention amazing speed, Sky Lynx located and retrieved one, who subsequently restored [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] to life. Jolly good show! Just as Sky Lynx hoped, Optimus Prime knew how to stop the Hate Plague. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1}} Sky Lynx accompanied Optimus Prime to obtain the heat resistant alloy from Galvatron. When Galvatron attempted to betray the Autobots, Sky Lynx's swift speed enabled him to grab Galvatron's cannon when it was knocked away. During the retreat, Sky Lynx was blessed by not being infected by the Hate Plague despite being grabbed onto by [[Jessica Morgan]]. Truly special this was! This did not protect him being infected by Rodimus Prime later on Earth. Sky Lynx, now freed from basic inhibitions, decided to crash through a glass window that prevented him from the sky above. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2}}
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====Japanese cartoon continuity====
=====''The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers'' manga=====
[[File:SkyLynxManga01.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|left|We're guessing that Sky Lynx pulled a Batman on Galvatron and ''planned'' to be occupied on Earth.]]
During a battle on planet [[Feminia]], the Autobots fought to keep the [[Prime Energy Tower]] safe from the Decepticons. Deploying their [[combiner]]s and giant warriors, the two factions found themselves evenly matched. That is, until [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] unleashed his trump card: [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]]. As Predaking squashed his foes, Galvatron chuckled, having ensured that Predaking's only worthy opponent, Sky Lynx, was entangled on [[Earth]] battling Decepticons in [[New York City]]. With Sky Lynx unavailable, surely nothing could stand in Predaking's way?

Then the [[Omnibot (G1)|Omnibots]] showed up and took him out. {{storylink|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers issue 5|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers #5}}
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=====''Unite Warriors''/''Legends''=====
[[File:SkyReignChapter DisasterReliefTeam.jpg|right|upright=1.7|thumb|]]
In [[2011]], Sky Lynx carried the [[Disaster Relief Team]] made up of [[Hound (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hound]], [[Ratchet (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ratchet]], [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] and [[Wheeljack (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Wheeljack]] to the ruins of Cybertron after the planet was destroyed by [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]. There they discovered the intact form of [[Vector Sigma]], which [[reformatting|reformatted]] the five into new forms, granting them enhanced powers and the ability to combine into [[Sky Reign]], a [[combiner]] that made use of Sky Lynx's beastly strength. Over the course of the next decade, the team used their abilities to rebuild Cybertron until it was inhabitable again, but the peace was shattered when [[Grand Galvatron]] attacked the planet in [[2021]]. During the battle, Sky Lynx fought [[Roller (G1)|Roller]] to stop him from destroying the body of Optimus Prime, then combined with the others to battle Grand Galvatron directly. {{storylink|Sky Reign Chapter}} After Sky Reign was separated into his components by [[Megaempress]], Sky Lynx was exposed to [[Moonheart]]'s [[healing pheromone]]s and fell asleep. {{storylink|Megatronia Chapter}} After Unicron showed up to attack Cybertron, the team helped defeat him in the form of Sky Reign. {{storylink|Ruination Chapter, Part Two}}

The Disaster Relief Team later set up a musical in which Sky Lynx played an evil dragon who kidnapped a princess. {{storylink|Unite Warriors Offshot#Invitation to the Dress Rehearsal!|Invitation to the Dress Rehearsal!}} They were later deployed to the [[Legends World]] to help rebuild [[Akihabara]] after it was wrecked by [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 43|Bonus Edition Vol. 43}} When this other world was attacked by [[Majin Zarak]], Sky Lynx helped defend it as part of the "2010 Team". {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Finale: Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part Two|Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part Two}} The Legends World ended up being destroyed, however, so Sky Lynx was among the transports that helped evacuate everyone back to their own dimension where they arrived on the planet [[Beast (planet)|Beast]] in [[2023]]. {{storylink|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 1}}

====Madman ''The Transformers'' comic====
In the year 2001, the Decepticons had managed to conquer Cybertron completely. Sky Lynx aided in the Autobots' exodus of the planet, though he came under heavy enemy fire during this mission. {{storylink|The Transformers (Madman)|The Transformers}}

===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
[[File:SklLynxG1mvl03.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|The wonderful thing about Sky Lynx / Is he is a wonderful thing! / His top is made out of rubber / His bottom is made out of springs!]]
[[Lieutenant Commander]] Sky Lynx, of the [[Autobot Third Air Strike Division]], {{storylink|Monstercon from Mars!}} had, throughout the course of the war, been rescued several times by his old chum, [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]. As such, he did not hesitate to fly to his aid when the latter called upon him to join the Autobots on Earth. There, [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]]'s less than stellar performance as Autobot leader threatened to doom them all! (The uncouth [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]] was overly obsessed with catching the rogue Autobot, [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]].) Upon the venerable Sky Lynx's arrival, Wheeljack requested that he put his considerable skills on temporary hold. What a waste of his immeasurable potential! Before too long, thankfully, Sky Lynx was at last called into action! After Grimlock tossed some [[Spacehikers|juvenile humanoids]] out the airlock of the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] into space (for "conspiring" with Blaster), Sky Lynx, with utmost aplomb, rescued them, and put to use his finest displays of agility evading those mongrel Dinobots. Indeed, Sky Lynx's feats were subverted only by the actions of another. To wit: While Sky Lynx was surrounded (which posed no true disadvantage to the ever-resourceful paragon), Blaster turned himself in to Grimlock in exchange for the guaranteed safety of Sky Lynx's young charges. {{storylink|Spacehikers!}} {{storylink|Totaled!}}

[[File:SklLynxG1mvl02.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.85|I'm off to outer space / Protecting Autobots / To save [[Spacehikers|annoying kids]] / I am Sky Lynx!]]
However, before speedily returning the kids to their home, Sky Lynx took them to a traveling space carnival. As they had no money to pay for tickets, Sky Lynx charitably agreed to work for the carnival, while the kids were taken care of. Unfortunately, the fine print in the magnificent Autobot's contract made all of them permanent guests of the wretched carnival. Before Sky Lynx could effect a no-doubt-brilliant escape plan, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Goldbug]] passed by and elected to formulate an escape plan of their own. Optimus pounced into the circus ring while Sky Lynx was about to begin his routine show, and helped ram down all performers who tried to hinder their flight from captivity. Optimus took care of most of them, saving Sky Lynx the indignity of facing down such unworthy foes as a [[Gilashark]] and [[Rorza, the Rocket-cycle Racer from Rigel III]]. On their way out, the crowd rightfully burst into cheer, and both Autobots took a bow at Sky Lynx's insistence. They then reconvened aboard the ''[[Skyhammer (G1)|Skyhammer]]'' with Goldbug, who had been equally successful in securing Sky Lynx's charges. {{storylink|The Cosmic Carnival}}

[[File:SklLynxG1mvl01.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|"Yes, one day you two can tell your children how you were defeated by the incredible Sky Lynx."]]
Sky Lynx then returned the Spacehikers to Earth with flair and dispatch. The humans, however, seemed impervious to his charm, and drove him away from Earth again with thrown produce and such. {{storylink|Monstercon from Mars!}}

Some time later, the [[Mecannibal]]s, through an unfair deception, managed to capture the magnificent Sky Lynx. While they did admit to his wondrousness, they unfortunately considered him wondrously ''tasty.'' Luckily, [[Landmine (G1)|Landmine]] and [[Cloudburst]] happened upon the impending banquet aboard the [[Mecannibals' ship]], and assisted in Sky Lynx's escape. {{storylink|Guess Who the Mecannibals Are Having for Dinner?}}

When those selfsame [[Pretender]]s later found themselves harried by [[Darkwing (G1)|Darkwing]] and [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]], the noble Sky Lynx showed up to repay his debt, easily dispatching the Decepticon [[Powermaster]]s. He then explained to the Autobots that [[Hi-Test (G1)|Hi-Test]] and [[Throttle (G1)|Throttle]] were the binary-bonded partners of the Decepticons. (Which, really, they should have been able to figure out for themselves.) The ever-helpful Sky Lynx then held the [[Nebulos|Nebulan]]s hostage while the Pretenders blackmailed the Mecannibals into reconstituting all their former victims. Having once again saved the day, Sky Lynx flew off into the sunset, and a shining place in history. {{storylink|Recipe for Disaster!}}
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=====The Big Broadcast of 2006=====
{{NoteMarvelBB2006}}
In an alternate future of 2006, Sky Lynx's impeccable perspicacity led him to discover suspicious activity on [[Junkion (planet)|Junkion]], and he swiftly and surely reported his findings to [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]]. Rodimus recognized Sky Lynx's greatness by declaring him to be one of the best, but inexplicably sent those lesser (though still valiant) fliers, the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], to Junkion to investigate Sky Lynx's report. After [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] was defeated by the [[Quintesson]]s, Sky Lynx's redoubtable abilities were once again required for a rescue. {{storylink|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (issue)|The Big Broadcast of 2006}}

====''Regeneration One''====
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[[File:Sky lynx silverbolt destiny.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.66]]
The infusion of [[Nucleon (substance)|Nucleon]] into his systems boosted [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]]'s hypersonic burn to the point that he blacked out and would have simply shot off into space if it hadn't been for Sky Lynx's quick reactions, as he managed to grab the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbot]] in time. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Two}}
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===''Transformers in 3-D''===
Sky Lynx was hanging around Autobot headquarters on Cybertron when Ultra Magnus checked in with Hot Rod to see how the situation was progressing. {{storylink|The Test (issue)|The Test}}

He acted as transport for Ultra Magnus's team as they searched for [[Metascan Alpha]]. After a stop on a moon, they reached a city under attack from the [[Destructon]]s, but were forced to retreat when the enemy proved too much for them to handle. Sky Lynx made it as far as the moon before running out of energy. {{storylink|The War Against the Destructons, Chapter 1 of 3}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:RevelationWaP SkyLynxTakesOff.jpg|right|upright=1.25|thumb|"Seatbelts, gentlebots. Appearances must be maintained."]]
After awakening from the [[Great Shutdown]], Sky Lynx found himself operating the regime of that uncharismatic, mono-visioned walking calculator, [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]. Sky Lynx was requisitioned into mere transportation for [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Optimus Prime's little brother]] when he traveled to [[Earth|an insignificant backwater planet]] to arrest the long-lost Autobots. When Ultra Magnus learned of Shockwave's plans to deactivate the Autobots, he lost his temper and hit a console inside of Sky Lynx. While this news was most distressing, it did not warrant such uncivilized violence against one's vehicle. {{storylink|Brothers' Burden}} When [[Starscream (G1)|that small and irritating little flyboy]] inevitably ran like a coward, he attempted to commander the magnificent Sky Lynx as his transportation. Imagine the horror etched on the faces of his terrified crew when Sky Lynx refused to accept their navigational commands and flew off at his own volition! {{storylink|Revelation (War and Peace)|Revelation}}

Unfortunately, that [[Soundwave (G1)|monotoned malcontent]] managed to hack into Sky Lynx's impressive neural processors, and even though he put up a valiant struggle against his Decepticon passengers, he was forced to bring them to the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'' on Earth. {{storylink|Black Sunshine}}

[[File:G1DW SkyLynx sporting.jpg|left|upright=1.85|thumb|It tickles!]]
Sky Lynx found himself embarrassingly captured by the Decepticons under Starscream and [[Combaticon (G1)|his band of merry miscreants]], as, of all things, a punching bag for their training! Far be it for him to refuse combat, but did these fools not realize they were up against the mighty Sky Lynx, even with the Decepticon energy dampeners in effect? Sportingly, the Autobot lieutenant commander warned Starscream that it was hardly a fair match, which the Decepticon, for some reason, misinterpreted to mean that it was not fair to Sky Lynx.

Taking advantage of Starscream's gross overconfidence, Sky Lynx tipped the scales ''further'' in his favour by splitting in half into his separate lynx and dinosaur modes, then soundly thrashing the pitiful Combaticons before the shocked Starscream reactivated the energy dampeners.

Naturally, Sky Lynx's personal punching bag [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] only appeared ''after'' his magnificence was offline, which is just typical, really. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}

===Shell Game===
[[File:Sky_lynx%27s_corpse_from_shell_game.jpg|thumb|Sadly, this world may never know of his magnificence.]]

In [[Viron 704.31 Epsilon]] after the disappearance of several Autobots due to [[Unicron]]'s abductions, Optimus, Sky Lynx, [[Hound (G1)|Hound]], and [[X-Brawn]] did their best to hold out against Megazarak, but they ultimately all fell to the tyrant's onslaught. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/30}}

Sky Lynx's corpse was thereafter visible on the surface of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|Shell Game}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It|''More Than Meets The Eye'' #1]]}}

[[File:Sky Lynx Cause and Effect.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.8]]
Sky Lynx was used as a transport by a group of Autobots on a mission to rescue [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Bumblebee]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Orion Pax]] from the Decepticons. He was magnificent, as always. {{storylink|Cause and Effect}} Sky Lynx would later help transport the Autobots to the [[Iaconian Newsfeed Service]] headquarters where the Autobots would hack it to rally more allies for an assault against the Decepticons. {{storylink|Broadcast}}

When the [[Toraxxis mega-refinery]] came under attack from [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], an Autobot strike force scrambled to the location on board Sky Lynx, {{storylink|Faces of Darkness}} whose participation in the battle naturally ensured an Autobot victory. {{storylink|Rage (IDW)|Rage}} Sky Lynx was later carrying the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dynobots]] to [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] when he received new orders to help prevent a riot at [[Starsreach Spaceport]]. {{storylink|Massacre}} Following [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]'s defeat, Sky Lynx took [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] and [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hot Rod]] on a fly-by over [[Harmonex]] to confirm the body of the beast was still there. It wasn't. {{storylink|Primacy issue 1|Primacy #1}} Soon after, during the Decepticons' siege on Iacon, Sky Lynx joined up with Optimus and the other Autobots who had been protected from the Cons' bombardments by [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]]. {{storylink|Primacy issue 4|Primacy #4}} 500,000 years ago he participated in the final defense of the Autobot base, [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. {{storylink|Earthfall Part 1: Hello Cruel World|Hello Cruel World}}

[[File:Sky Lynx crashes Night and the City.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.3]]
After the war ended, Sky Lynx was, of course, smart enough not to be on the ''[[Lost Light]]'', but, along with Bumblebee and [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]], had a good view of her fate. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It|How to Say Goodbye and Mean It}} Later, Sky Lynx was seen hovering over a crowd of [[NAIL|peasants]]. {{storylink|The Autonomy Lesson (issue)|The Autonomy Lesson}} He visited [[Maccadam's Old Oil House]] with [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] and [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] after Blurr reopened it. {{storylink|A Better Tomorrow}}

Sky Lynx was entrusted with the important task of carrying [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ironhide]] and those ungrateful Dinobot ruffians into Cybertron's wilderness in search of the missing [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], and made sure to entertain them with many fascinating stories of his glorious victories and accomplishments during the war on the way. Alas, the magnetic interference in the wilderness proved too much even for his finely-tuned navigation systems, and he was forced to leave them to carry on their mission on foot. {{storylink|Dinobot Hunt (IDW)|Dinobot Hunt}} The strain on his systems only got worse from there, and by the time he reached Iacon he could no longer stay airborne and crash-landed violently. He managed to tell Bumblebee that he lost Ironhide and Dinobots "to the night" before starting to drift in and out of consciousness. {{storylink|Night and the City}} [[Wheeljack (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Wheeljack]] would later mention that he was recovering. {{storylink|Primus: All Good Things}}

[[File:HelloCruelWorld SkyLynxCosmos.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.3]]
Sky Lynx had made a full recovery by the time the ''Lost Light'' returned to Cybertron, and joined in the celebrations. {{storylink|The Becoming: Dark Cybertron Chapter 10|The Becoming}} He subsequently attended the trial of [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]]. {{storylink|World, Shut Your Mouth Part 1: Towards Peace|Towards Peace}} Months later, Optimus Prime made the wise decision to bring Sky Lynx on a mission to [[Earth]] to investigate a lead left by [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]]. Greeted by a barrage of missiles from the [[human]]s, the Autobots abandoned that clumsy ''[[Ark-7]]'' in favor of using the smaller Sky Lynx to reach the surface. {{storylink|Earthfall Part 1: Hello Cruel World|Hello Cruel World}} On Prowl's orders, Sky Lynx delivered the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] from the ''Ark-7'' to the battle in [[Poverty Flat]], {{storylink|Earthfall Part 2: Detonation Boulevard|Detonation Boulevard}} then ferried everyone straight back to the ship where he got some energon to slurp. {{storylink|Earthfall Chapter 3: The Mind Bomb|The Mind Bomb}}

Next, Sky Lynx carried the team to the [[Earth Defense Command]] base on [[Marshall Islands|Bikini Atoll]], staying clear of the actual fighting. {{storylink|Earthfall Chapter 4: Full Fathom Five|Full Fathom Five}} Once their mission to rescue Alpha Trion was complete, Sky Lynx returned and carried the team to safety. {{storylink|Earthfall Chapter 5: I Dream of Wires|I Dream of Wires}} When [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Arcee]] and [[Jetfire (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Jetfire]] rather rudely burst into the hangar following an alarm, Sky Lynx explained to them how Optimus and Alpha Trion had equally rudely left the ''Ark-7'' aboard Prime's [[Skyroller|personal shuttle]] without so much as a greeting. {{storylink|The Crucible}}

[[File:ONoffON SkyLynxEngex.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.45|"The indignity! As if I were some common household... ''pet!'' '''SLURP'''... this is exquisite, though..."]]
When [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]] came under fire while investigating the remnants of the EDC's Bikini Atoll base, it was up to the valiant Sky Lynx and his comrade, [[Sideswipe (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Sideswipe]], to come to the rescue of the hapless 'bot. Sky Lynx had much fun destroying the target-seeking missiles before returning to the ''Ark-7''. {{storylink|Onyx Interface Part One: Signals, Calls, and Marches|Signals, Calls, and Marches}} Sky Lynx was hesitant to fly Prowl and the Constructicons to [[Tokyo]], seeing as how the absent Optimus hadn't authorized such a mission, but begrudgingly did so after Prowl argued that he was in charge in Prime's absence. {{storylink|Onyx Interface Part Two: Vs.|Vs.}} When [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] and Sideswipe confronted Sky Lynx about his going through with this trek against Prime's orders, he claimed that Prowl had been supplying him with some top-class [[Engex]], and couldn't see him getting into ''that'' much trouble. {{storylink|Onyx Interface Part Three: ONoffON|ONoffON}} Prowl failed to live up to expectations, however, and it was up to Sky Lynx to come in as the cavalry once again during the Decepticons' fight with [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] in [[Wanmu]]. Sky Lynx restrained that clod, [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]], and spat fire at Devastator until the combiner came to his senses; after which, Sky Lynx took the Autobots and Constructicons back to the ''Ark-7'' with a [[space bridge]] in tow. {{storylink|The Onyx Interface Conclusion: The Obliterati|The Obliterati}}

[[File:TheNothingMan SkyLynxCrashes.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.35|"Ahem, yes, well... I ''meant'' to do that. Nothing wrong in a standard test of our defenses, is there?"]]
When Arcee brought an [[Onyx]] tablet aboard the ''Ark-7'' for examination, Sky Lynx tried to tell his fellow crew members of how useless looking at such primitive human tech would be, but alas, his advice was harshly brushed aside. {{storylink|Now and On Earth}} When the Autobots discovered some mysterious Cybertronian source code within the device, as well as a quantum signal within it leading to Earth, Sky Lynx went alongside Jetfire and transported [[Jazz (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Jazz]] and Kup to the signal's source on the [[Antarctica|Antarctic]] island of [[Bouvetoya]]. However, Sky Lynx looked on in horror as the team was soon attacked by [[G.B. Blackrock|Garrison Blackrock]]'s [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]]/[[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] [[Seeker clone|clone-combiner]]s and tried to help by opening fire on them. Finding that the group of combiners were too powerful even for him, Sky Lynx began to fly back to the ''Ark-7'' for assistance. As the violent brutes revealed they could transform and flew after him, Sky Lynx tried leading them to get within range of the ''Ark-7'''s weapons; however, the very same Onyx tablet that Sky Lynx warned against looking at took control of the ship's systems and raised its deflector shields just as Sky Lynx was about to reach it, causing him to crash into the shields quite violently and be knocked offline. The combiners then promptly took the finest Autobot of them all captive. This is why one should always listen to Sky Lynx! {{storylink|The Nothing Man}}

Imprisoned by Blackrock with the other defeated Autobots in a secret, black liquid-filled chamber of the EDC's Bikini Atoll base, even the weary Sky Lynx was rather surprised when none other than Jetfire's drone [[D.0.C.]] came to rescue them (although it reminded him of another, sure to be exciting story he promised to tell the drone later). After D.0.C. cut open a hole in the room's ceiling, Sky Lynx emerged from it with the other Autobots, free once more and as majestic as ever! {{storylink|Conquerors Part 3: Helden|Helden}}

[[File:AHM-SkyReign.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4|"Chaps, you've just dramatically upscaled in ''class''."]]

As the EDC started making preparations for a full-spectrum [[mindbomb]] to try to stop Galvatron and his forces after he had gone turncoat, the still-injured Sky Lynx happily volunteered to provide some information about their neocortexes. The humans would have obviously been lost without him. When Optimus and some other Autobots arrived at the EDC base in the ''Skyroller'' to pick up their wayward comrades, Sky Lynx climbed aboard. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 1: Once Upon a Time on Earth|Once Upon a Time on Earth}} To convince the humans of their innocence, Sky Lynx and his comrades began flying across the globe, heroically helping the small creatures with their petty problems. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 2: Edge of the Earth|Edge of the Earth}}

Indispensable as ever, Sky Lynx carried a complement of Autobots and Decepticons over the ocean to make an attack on Galvatron's submerged base, the ''Nemesis''. Tragically, Sky Lynx fell victim to the energies of the [[Enigma of Combination]], turning him into the torso of [[Sky Reign]] (He remained as strikingly handsome as ever). {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 4: It's Beginning To And Back Again|It's Beginning To And Back Again}} He reverted to normal after [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] loutishly tampered with the Enigma and nullified its effects. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 5: As Above...So Below|As Above...So Below}} Sky Lynx helped mop up what Decepticons had been left behind after cowardly Galvatron's absconsion {{storylink|White Light}}, but found themselves having to deal with the bothersome forces of the EDC, now under the command of the brutish [[Joe Colton]]. {{storylink|White Heat}} Some months later, Sky Lynx and some of his comrades were on Cybertron to assist in relief efforts in the wake of [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]'s rampage. {{storylink|Concorde Hymn}}

[[File:FutureGloriesLost AileronJetfireSkyLynx.jpg|thumb|upright=1.8|left|]]
In the wake of the "[[Revolution]]" incident, Sky Lynx remained on Earth as Optimus Prime and the Autobots maintained the peace. He ferried Optimus Prime and some Autobots to a meeting with the wretched [[Junkion (species)|Junkion]]s on the [[Matterhorn]], then took the group back to Autobot City, where he was bothered by a group of utterly childish [[Colonist Soldiers|Autobot recruits]] demanding to know more about the new arrivals. {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 2: A Lonely Pillar on the Plain|A Lonely Pillar on the Plain}} Sky Lynx later attended a meeting between Optimus Prime and some dignitaries, which would have been impossible to arrange had it not been for his impeccable presence on the deck of Metrotitan. It was a tragedy, then, that the uncivilized Junkions sought to spoil this momentous event by unleashing a school of ravenous [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticon]]s on all assembled. {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 4: Dance Among the Shadows|Dance Among the Shadows}} Fortunately Sky Lynx was there to ferry the injured Sideswipe to safety with alacrity and aplomb. {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 5: Future Glories Lost|Future Glories Lost}}

[[File:TimeWillRust SkyLynxVsSlug.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4|]]
Later, Sky Lynx's impeccable services were called upon by [[Slide]] and the other colonist recruits to aid in rescuing [[Jazz (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Jazz]] from those ruffian [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joes]]. Things took a turn for the unpleasant when [[Gimlet]] inadvertently caused the death of [[Mainframe (G.I. Joe)|Mainframe]] and was in turn slain by [[Slag (G1)|Slug]]. Sky Lynx righteously attacked the barbaric Dinobot in response, projecting his vengeful flames at the killer, who had the gall to try and justify his brutality! Fortunately, the fight halted soon thereafter... UN-fortunately the reason for that was [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]'s appearance in the skies above! {{storylink|Time Will Rust}} Sky Lynx keenly appraised the planet-killer as others arrived on the scene. [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Soundwave]] rightfully chose the most astute being present to fill him in on what had happened and Sky Lynx most humbly complied. {{storylink|A Sunrise Dark}}

Of course, Sky Lynx was on the front line of the counterattack against Unicron and its [[Maximal]] followers in Earth's orbit. When a greater need was served elsewhere, Sky Lynx transported the Dinobots and remaining colonist recruits back to Earth's surface with transcendent swiftness. He wisely recognized that the battle that awaited them might be beyond the recruits in his care and held them in reserve, until Slide brazenly leaped out from within Sky Lynx's protective bosom to help fight [[Monstructor (G1)|Monstructor]]! She ended up becoming the new leg of [[Victorion]], who slew the gruesome Unicron-allied combiner, thus vindicating Sky Lynx's decision to bring the recruits along in the first place! That nasty Unicron business was soon thereafter concluded, Sky Lynx being content in having played a pivotal role in the greatest battle of time immemorial. {{storylink|Ceremony}}

===''Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe''===
[[File:Sky LynxAligned-UltimatePopUpUniverse.jpg|thumb|upright=0.8]]
Pursuing the [[AllSpark]] after it had been launched into space, Sky Lynx was one of the many Autobots that found his way to Earth. There, he participated in a great battle within a human settlement against the Decepticons. {{storylink|Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe|The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe}}
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===''Transformers × Evangelion''===
Sky Lynx arrived on Earth with a team of Autobots on board just as the [[Angel]]s were advancing on [[Tokyo-3]]. {{storylink|Mode "Eva" chapter 1}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
[[Vector Prime]] noted that 'bots such as Sky Lynx had [[mitotic spark]]s. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The Complete AllSpark Almanac|Ask Vector Prime, The Complete AllSpark Almanac}}

===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
[[File:TheWarNeverEnds RodimusSkyLynx.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|right|]]
Sky Lynx served as [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus]]'s steed when the Autobot and Decepticon armies clashed. {{storylink|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe issue 12|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe #12}} After the war was won, Rodimus was still seated on Sky Lynx as he was made ruler of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|The War Never Ends}}
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===''Earthrise'' marketing material===
Sky Lynx got himself into a spot of deep space trouble and the [[Astro Squad]] hitched a ride on the roving comet known as [[Botropolis]] to journey out and rescue him. {{storylink|#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Botropolis Rescue Mission marketing material}}<ref>[https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-F0858-TRA-Fall-2/dp/B0863S8V52 Botropolis Rescue Mission on Amazon]</ref>

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor| [[Sean Wright]] (English), [[Aruno Tahara]] (Japanese)|[[Jérémie Covillault]] (French), [[Axel Lutter]] (German), [[Nando Sierpe]] (Portuguese), [[Davide Lepore]] (Italian)}}

Before the war, the arrogant and powerful Sky Lynx relentlessly pursued [[Alpha Trion]] across Cybertron, considering himself worthy of the Matrix of Leadership, despite Trion telling him many times that he was not so. Sky Lynx also possessed the power to sense the Matrix. On one occasion, Sky Lynx caught up to Trion yet again, demanding the Matrix. Alpha Trion tried to explain once again, that the Matrix must choose, and threatened to banish Sky Lynx should he continue the pursuit. Sky Lynx, angry, attacked anyway, and Trion banished him to the [[Dead Universe]]. Sky Lynx became the stuff of myth afterwards.

It was there that he remained, for many cycles. During his permanent exile, Sky Lynx had the time to dwell on the past, his actions, and himself, leading to him changing, becoming much more humble, and ashamed of the arrogant power hungry being he once was. He also learnt abilities within the universe, allowing him to hear all that went on within it. When [[The Ark]] wound up in the Dead Universe, Sky Lynx appeared to them, seeing [[Optimus Prime]] was now the bearer of the Matrix of Leadership. While in the dead universe, the two communed, Sky Lynx revealing to Prime he was not the same as he was long ago. Sky Lynx deemed Prime far more worthy of the Matrix than he ever was, and asked why they were in the dead universe. Sky Lynx was shocked to learn that the Allspark had left Cybertron, as Prime guiltily confessed the mistake was his own. Sky Lynx explained how he had changed, and then proceeded to take Optimus on a journey through the Dead Universe, in order for Prime to learn as he had done. However, he wished to leave the Dead Universe with Prime when the lessons were complete. In order for them to be able to escape, Sky Lynx informed Prime that he must learn to control the chaos within himself. With Sky Lynx, Prime viewed his past with Trion, Megatron, and Ultra Magnus, the horrors of the war, as well as his minds eye of what could have been, all the way to his greatest fears. Sky Lynx told Optimus his thoughts were clouded with blame, and that was a contribution to his inner chaos. Prime claimed he understood, yet this angered Sky Lynx, who told him he did not. Sky Lynx warned him that the future was unwritten, showing him his own demise, as well as a possible future where he fell to darkness, as [[Nemesis Prime]].

With their journey complete, Sky Lynx emplored Prime to use the Matrix to escape the Dead Universe and find the Allspark. With Sky Lynx's wise words, Prime was able to blast a hole in the Dead Universe. However, as The Ark prepared to escape, the Nemesis arrived, having tracked the Autobots all the way into the Dead Universe. From the Nemesis, Megatron unleashed a volly of dark power, in order to destroy The Ark and Optimus. However, Sky Lynx lept in the way of the blast, much to Megatrons horror, and held back its power long enough for the Autobots to escape, before he was destroyed, reduced to gold dust. {{storylink|Earthrise Episode 5}}

==Commercial appearances==
When [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] and [[Slag (G1)|Slag]] found themselves imperiled by an attack from [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]], Sky Lynx swooped down and blasted away the Decepticon combiner before unleashing his fiery breath onto his foe. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Sky Lynx|Sky Lynx commercial}}

==Games==
===''The Transformers'' (PS2)===
====Decepticon story====
While searching for [[Zel Quartz]] in the present, the Decepticons hunted down several leads, including the [[Jewel of Mystery]]. Sky Lynx and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] defended the Jewel of Mystery from Decepticon raiders. They failed, but the Gem was not the fabled Zel Quartz in the end anyway. {{storylink|The Transformers (PS2)|The Transformers}}

===''Transformers: Legends''===
Sky Lynx was part of an escort squadron led by [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], tasked with protecting important cargo from a Decepticon strike force. {{storylink|Cold Delivery}}

In the aftermath of the restoration of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Sky Lynx led a small team of Autobots in attempting to map the changes to their planet. They were briefly delayed by [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]] and [[Acid Storm (G1)|Acid Storm]]. {{storylink|The Autonomy Lesson (Legends)|The Autonomy Lesson}}

===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:Skylynx_Earth_Wars.jpg|thumb|upright=1.75|When I split apart, my ego doesn't decrease, it merely doubles (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧]]

*'''Class''': Triple Changer
*'''Lowest Star Rating:''' 2 star
*Abilities: Being a triple changer, Sky Lynx has two abilities available to him:
**'''Flamestrike''': Set the target on fire dealing 109 damage over 8 seconds. Follow with Plasma Shroud: re-ignite the target dealing 169 damage over 6 seconds.
**'''Plasma Shroud''': Ionized plasma lowers enemy damage by 50% for 7 seconds. Follow with Flamestrike: trigger a plasma burst dealing 121 damage in a big area.
[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:sky-lynx Sky Lynx at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]
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==Toys==
===The Transformers===
[[File:G1SkyLynx toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Part cat, part bird, part danger, all applesauce.]]
*'''Sky Lynx''' (Motorized Space Shuttle, [[1986]])

:Sky Lynx transforms from a space shuttle with crawler-transporter into two smaller robots; the shuttle grows legs to become a prehistoric bird, while the crawler-transporter grows a head and two tails to become a lynx. The two can then combine into a super robot with the legs of a lynx and the upper-body of a prehistoric bird. The crawler-transporter section has a battery-powered motor that rolls him along in transporter shuttle mode and activates a slow, ungainly walking action in lynx/lower-body mode. The shuttle also has an opening "cargo bay", though there is no room to store anything in it. Even though it fails to capture his magnificence fully, it is ''still'' the apex of toy technology.

:Unlikely as it may seem that anything could improve upon the perfection of this design, there were two different versions of this toy, released a year apart. On the first version, the rear thruster panel was connected to the body by a basic hinged piece. The second release modified this hinge so the panel could extend out from the body slightly, allowing a little more room for opening the panel and extending the tail.

:Unusually for a toy of his size, he has no other accessories packaged with him. But then again, why add to something that is already perfect?

:Along with [[Omega Supreme (G1)#Toys|Omega Supreme]], Sky Lynx was licensed from a company called [[Toybox]]. As a result, Sky Lynx was not initially released by Takara in Japan. They were robbed. They. Were. ''Robbed''.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/SkyLynx/skylynx.htm More information on Sky Lynx's magnificent toy at TFU.info]''
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===Encore===
*'''Sky Lynx''' (Encore, [[2008]])
:In February 2008, [[TakaraTomy]]'s ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' line of [[Generation 1 reissues|reissues]] had the glorious honor of re-releasing Sky Lynx. This was the first time that this masterpiece of a toy was sold in Japan. As if it was possible, TakaraTomy made perfection even more perfect by painting the shuttle's mouth cannon and the lynx's eyes, and making the gold chrome more subtle.

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===Generations===
====Combiner Wars====
[[File:CWVoyagerSkyLynx.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Aaron Archer had to quit Hasbro to make this possible!]]
*'''Sky Lynx''' (Voyager Class, 2016)
**'''3 OF 5: [[Sky Reign]]'''
**''Accessories'': two sword-rifles

:From the sixth wave of Voyager Class toys from the ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' portion of the [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|''Generations'']] toyline, Sky Lynx is a superbly-engineered Voyager-class toy which transforms from shuttle to dinobird. Although he can no longer split into his two components, such a minor exclusion does naught to mar his superb excellence: he can instead combine with any four Deluxe Class ''Combiner Wars'' figures, imparting a fraction of his innate magnificence upon them to form the splendiferous [[Sky Reign#Generations|Sky Reign]]. And, if absolutely necessary, his articulation is flexible enough to allow him to be [[Fan mode|finagled]] into an approximation of his glorious lynx mode.

:Unlike most Voyager Class ''Combiner Wars'' figures, Sky Lynx's weapons aren't shown in his instructions at all. They can be combined to create a larger sword for Sky Reign, and as further proof of his superiority, they can be combined with either serving as the hilt: they're not limited to combining in a single way like other, less magnificent combiner weapons. They can be attached to his wings to function as cannons in any mode, or peg onto his center thruster fin to form a magnificent tail in beast mode. He also has 5mm peg holes on his wings, front feet, and hips, though his superior self scarcely needs additional weaponry given his unrivaled greatness.

:This mold was retooled with a new beast head and Combiner head into [[Deathsaurus (Victory)#Generations|Dezarus]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Autobot/CWSkyLynx/skylynx.htm More information on the wondrous ''Combiner Wars'' Sky Lynx at TFU.info]''

====War for Cybertron: Earthrise====
[[File:TF-WFC-E-Commander-Sky-Lynx.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"There is no doubt that I am the most magnificent Transformer in this line!"]]
*'''Sky Lynx''' (Commander Class, [[2020]])
**''ID number'': '''WFC-E24'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''ER-06'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[July 25]], 2020'''
**''Accessories'': 7 blast effects, 2 cannons
:Following in the Commander Class footsteps of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Jetfire]], ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' Sky Lynx is a brand-new mold changing from dinobird to shuttle in 35 steps. He once again possesses the dazzling ability to split into dual beast modes (22 steps from dinobird), and his Lynx component has the marvelous new capability to turn into a shuttle launch platform base mode, complete with [[A.I.R. Lock System|A.I.R. Lock]] attachments, in 20 steps.

:His range of articulation is an undeniable marvel of toy engineering, even greater than prior toys despite the mere suggestion being the Sisyphean task of perfecting perfection. Almost unbelievably, they succeeded, with lateral movement in hips and shoulders, double jointed knees and elbows, 90 degree movement on all four ankles, and a multi-jointed neck for the shuttle component. And the true mark as a work of art is that all are ratcheted! A wonderfully posable ball joint is also located at the base of both beast mode heads, with the lynx also possessing an embedded swivel for even more range of motion.

:Sky Lynx also comes with 7 blast effect pieces, [[redeco]]ed from those of ''Siege'' [[Omega Supreme (G1)#Generations|Omega Supreme]]. Some online store descriptions initially stated that [[Astroscope]] was included, but this was dropped from the final product due to cost limitations.

:Like all ''Earthrise'' toys, Sky Lynx comes with an exclusive piece of a larger star map, and a thin piece of red translucent plastic which acts as a decoder for the map. Unlike smaller Earthrise figures, Sky Lynx's map piece is pre-cut. Sky Lynx's map segment shows the location of [[Chaar|CHAAR]] and an entry point to the [[Dead Universe|DEAD UNIVERSE]].

:In a first for the ''Transformers'' brand, Sky Lynx is one of two space shuttle toys developed with an official license from [[NASA]] (the other being the Micromaster [[Astro Squad]]), and bears NASA logos in his deco. As part of that partnership, Sky Lynx was given a new fictitious Space Shuttle name, visible below the cargo bay door hinges. He is... the ''Magnificence''.

:Most of Sky Lynx's 5mm compatible ports are located on his Lynx section, but his magnificent bird/shuttle section nonetheless has one on each side of his neck, each side of his tail fin, and inside his cargo hold. A resplendent addition to both modes is a [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]] plug on the end of each of his separate beast mode tongues, to which the fire effect pieces in various combinations can be mounted for a truely awe-inspiring fire breath attack. Unfortunately, the blast parts tend to be too heavy for either the Dinobird or Lynx heads, causing them to droop downwards.

:Care should be taken when snapping his two halves together to ensure that they connect properly. This is best done by moving the wings out of the way first, then laying the shuttle flat against the carrier and angling it up slightly while pushing forward until it pops into place (significant force may be required) before angling it back down again. Failure to do so can cause him to split apart unexpectedly. Likewise, his wings can be prone to popping off of their extension arms if roughly handled, and said arms are often unable to support the weight of his wings when extended.
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===Unite Warriors===
[[File:TF-Unite-Warriors-UW-EX-Sky-Lynx.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Hi. I'm better than you. I'm better than all of the other combiners, because I turn into a kitty. Meow!]]
*'''Lynxmaster''' (Multi-pack, 2016-[[October 29|10-29]])
**''Japanese ID number'': '''UW-EX'''
**''Accessories'': two sword-rifles

:Takara's glorious iteration of ''Combiner Wars'' Sky Reign is sold in a gift set including all five Autobots (with Ratchet replacing Smokescreen). Sky Lynx has some splendorous changes and some sub-par omissions in deco to better match their component's marvelous appearances in the Generation 1 cartoon.

:Lynxmaster was released as a Takara Tomy Mall exclusive, with the preorders opened at Thursday, 9th of June afternoon till Thursday, 30th of June. It shipped October 29.

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==Notes==
*In his ''[[The Transformers Universe|Transformers Universe]]'' profile, Sky Lynx's "Lynx" component is instead identified as a puma and his bird component is identified as a "dinobird".
*Original scripts for the Generation 1 cartoon identify Sky Lynx's beauteous combined form as his "Dinoblast" mode.
*On numerous occasions throughout the Generation 1 cartoon, Sky Lynx's pristine form was blemished with a Decepticon [[insignia]], too often to be an accident. This suggests that a [[character model]] bearing the insignia existed that was being drawn from in these instances, in turn implying that Sky Lynx may have been originally characterized as a Decepticon. This fits well with the fact that his perennial rivals, the Predacons, started out the design process as a team of Autobots known as the [[Anibot]]s!
*The true nature of Sky Lynx's transformation remains a mystery even to those intrepid souls who endeavor in that most worthwhile task of chronicling his many laudable adventures. In the Marvel Comics, for example, Sky Lynx does not split into two [[beast mode]]s; rather, he seems to be a [[Triple Changer]] of sorts who has a shuttle mode, a lynx mode, and a bird mode which sometimes retains the four-legged undercarriage ("[[Spacehikers!]]") and sometimes doesn't ("[[The Cosmic Carnival]]"). While some might see these as "inconsistencies", Sky Lynx's design is grand enough to encompass all such possibilities, so these alternate depictions of his transformation disturb him not in the least.
*Though it chafes the magnificent Sky Lynx to share an origin with the ungainly (if powerful) [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], both were originally created by a company known as Toybox, from whom Hasbro licensed the designs for sale as Transformers. As with [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] and the [[Insecticon (G1)|Deluxe Insecticons]], this meant it could not be sold as a Transformers toy in Japan, since Takara didn't want to promote its competition's toys. Thus, Japan was unable to experience Sky Lynx's full grandeur—but such glory could not be denied forever! Sure enough, when Takara merged with former competitor Tomy, the situation changed. After the merger, an especially perspicacious member of the TF development team spotted a "shuttle dinosaur" development code name among the molds listed in Tomy's possession. Soon, the truth of Sky Lynx's esteemed lineage emerged: Toybox was not the original equipment manufacturer, but rather, it had requested that Tomy develop the Sky Lynx design on its behalf. (Such outsourced design and mold development was not uncommon in the Japanese toy market at the time.) This unsung hero of a developer called attention to the fact, helping initiate the process for issuing Sky Lynx as a Japanese Transformers toy for the first time ever. Had the situation moved a bit more slowly, the molds might have been lost forever—a tragedy of such magnitude, it scarcely bears consideration.<ref>http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/TF/products/encore/e-07s.html Takara's "Tale of Sky Lynx" page</ref>
*[[Fireflight_(G1)/toys#Classics|Fireflight]]'s puny ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' figure was at one point conceived as Sky Lynx, but someone at Hasbro must wisely have decided that a mold as diminutive as [[Jetfire (Armada)#LOC|Jetfire]]'s simply wouldn't do for a 'bot of such stature.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Sky Lynx''' (スカイリンクス ''Sukai Rinkusu'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Légihiúz''' ("Air-Lynx")
*''Italian:'' '''Argon'''
*''Mandarin:'' '''Tiān Māo''' (天猫, "Sky Cat")
*''Russian:'' '''Bravyj''' (Бравый, "Gallant")
*''Ukrainian:'' '''Nebesna Rys'''' (Небесна Рись, "Sky Lynx")

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/japanese-hobby-magazine-scans-for-january-2008-164116/ Interview with Junichi Ishikawa, the noble being who first sought to capture Sky Lynx's image in humble plastic, detailing the amazing story of Sky Lynx's origins at Toybox]

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