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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	*Cyclonus's coloration appears to be based on another prominent character first introduced in the 1986 movie: [[Hot Rod (G1)\|Rodimus Prime]]. His orange wings even mimic Rodimus's own V-spoiler in robot mode.		*Cyclonus's coloration appears to be based on another prominent character first introduced in the 1986 movie: [[Hot Rod (G1)\|Rodimus Prime]]. His orange wings even mimic Rodimus's own V-spoiler in robot mode.
	*Cyclonus's appearance in the original "Shattered Glass" comic is drawn to the specifications of the original Cyclonus's character model. By ''Reunification'', he is redesigned to better resemble the [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)\|''Universe'' Cyclonus toy]]–just less than a year before the above toy was released.		*Cyclonus's appearance in the original "Shattered Glass" comic is drawn to the specifications of the original Cyclonus's character model. By ''Reunification'', he is redesigned to better resemble the [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)\|''Universe'' Cyclonus toy]]–just less than a year before the above toy was released. Within "[[Epilogue Two]]", he is briefly glimpsed in a design inspired by his [[Cyclonus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|IDW counterpart]].
	*While unnamed, a Cyclonus [[Cyclonus's Armada (SG)\|lookalike]] appeared in ''[[Reunification: Part 6]]'', attacking [[Omega Doom]].		*While unnamed, a Cyclonus [[Cyclonus's Armada (SG)\|lookalike]] appeared in ''[[Reunification: Part 6]]'', attacking [[Omega Doom]].

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	[[File:SG_Cyclonus_and_Tailgate.jpg\|thumb\|left\|upright=0.5\|'''''Always. Hope.''''']]		[[File:SG_Cyclonus_and_Tailgate.jpg\|thumb\|left\|upright=0.5\|'''''Always. Hope.''''']]

	From a negative polarity [[Axiom Nexus]], the [[Transcendent Technomorph]]s observed Cyclonus and [[Tailgate (SG)\|Tailgate]] of [[Cybertron -~~PG08~~]]. {{storylink\|Epilogue Two}}		From a negative polarity [[Axiom Nexus]], the [[Transcendent Technomorph]]s observed Cyclonus and [[Tailgate (SG)\|Tailgate]] of [[Cybertron -PE08]]. {{storylink\|Epilogue Two}}
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	[[File:SG_Cyclonus_and_Tailgate.jpg\|thumb\|left\|upright=0.5\|'''''Always. Hope.''''']]		[[File:SG_Cyclonus_and_Tailgate.jpg\|thumb\|left\|upright=0.5\|'''''Always. Hope.''''']]

	From a negative polarity [[Axiom Nexus]], the [[Transcendent Technomorph]]s observed Cyclonus and [[Tailgate (SG)\|Tailgate]] of [[Cybertron -~~PG05~~]]. {{storylink\|Epilogue Two}}		From a negative polarity [[Axiom Nexus]], the [[Transcendent Technomorph]]s observed Cyclonus and [[Tailgate (SG)\|Tailgate]] of [[Cybertron -PG08]]. {{storylink\|Epilogue Two}}
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	*Cyclonus's coloration appears to be based on another prominent character first introduced in the 1986 movie: [[Hot Rod (G1)\|Rodimus Prime]]. His orange wings even mimic Rodimus's own V-spoiler in robot mode.		*Cyclonus's coloration appears to be based on another prominent character first introduced in the 1986 movie: [[Hot Rod (G1)\|Rodimus Prime]]. His orange wings even mimic Rodimus's own V-spoiler in robot mode.
	*Cyclonus's appearance in the original "Shattered Glass" comic is drawn to the specifications of the original Cyclonus's character model. By ''Reunification'', he is redesigned to better resemble the [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)\|''Universe'' Cyclonus toy]]–just less than a year before the above toy was released.		*Cyclonus's appearance in the original "Shattered Glass" comic is drawn to the specifications of the original Cyclonus's character model. By ''Reunification'', he is redesigned to better resemble the [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)\|''Universe'' Cyclonus toy]]–just less than a year before the above toy was released.
			*While unnamed, a Cyclonus [[Cyclonus's Armada (SG)\|lookalike]] appeared in ''[[Reunification: Part 6]]'', attacking [[Omega Doom]].

	==References==		==References==

AzimuthAcolyte: Alpha Trion/Shattered Glass -> Alpha Trion#Shattered Glass update

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Alpha Trion/Shattered Glass -> Alpha Trion#Shattered Glass update

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	{{disambig3.5\|the heroic Decepticon\|his evil second-in-command counterpart\|Cyclonus (G1)\|Cyclonus}}		{{disambig3.5\|the heroic Decepticon\|his evil second-in-command counterpart\|Cyclonus (G1)\|Cyclonus}}
	:''Cyclonus is a heroic [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)\|Shattered Glass]] [[continuity family]].''		:''Cyclonus is a heroic [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)\|Shattered Glass]] [[continuity family]].''
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	'''Cyclonus''' has loyalty issues, and that's just putting it mildly. Generally, the more involved he becomes with the organization, the less he seems to like being affiliated with it. He only joined up with the [[Decepticon]]s in the first place because he liked the [[Autobot]]s' ways of doing things even ''less'', especially where his hated nemesis [[Ultra Magnus (SG)\|Ultra Magnus]] was involved. Considering his immense power, Cyclonus's hate is definitely undesirable. Cyclonus's chassis runs on an "exponential generator" which makes him as physically fearsome as either of the civil war's leaders.		'''Cyclonus''' has loyalty issues, and that's just putting it mildly. Generally, the more involved he becomes with the organization, the less he seems to like being affiliated with it. He only joined up with the [[Decepticon]]s in the first place because he liked the [[Autobot]]s' ways of doing things even ''less'', especially where his hated nemesis [[Ultra Magnus (SG)\|Ultra Magnus]] was involved. Considering his immense power, Cyclonus's hate is definitely undesirable. Cyclonus's chassis runs on an "exponential generator" which makes him as physically fearsome as either of the civil war's leaders.

	However, his chronic disloyalty makes him vulnerable to creative manipulation, something that [[Alpha Trion/Shattered Glass\|Alpha Trion]] used to his advantage by staging "accidents" and "calamities" in order to dupe the otherwise disaffected warrior into following the "savior of all [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]]".		However, his chronic disloyalty makes him vulnerable to creative manipulation, something that [[Alpha Trion#Shattered Glass\|Alpha Trion]] used to his advantage by staging "accidents" and "calamities" in order to dupe the otherwise disaffected warrior into following the "savior of all [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]]".

	His [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]] partner [[Krunix (SG)\|Krunix]], however, is less certain that Alpha Trion's goals will actually be beneficial to Cybertron, which sometimes hampers Cyclonus's effectiveness in battle.<ref>Cyclonus's profile in [[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 29\|Club magazine #29]]</ref>		His [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]] partner [[Krunix (SG)\|Krunix]], however, is less certain that Alpha Trion's goals will actually be beneficial to Cybertron, which sometimes hampers Cyclonus's effectiveness in battle.<ref>Cyclonus's profile in [[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 29\|Club magazine #29]]</ref>
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	Cyclonus acted as a transport for [[Scrapper (SG)\|Scrapper]] and [[Long Haul (SG)\|Long Haul]] when they retrieved [[Cliffjumper (G1)\|Cliffjumper]] from the [[Rad Zone]]. He later partook in the strategic meeting to determine how to assault Prime's ''[[Ark (SG)\|Ark]]'' to prevent its launch, but didn't say much. Cliffjumper's tale of [[Primus]] seemed to bring a smile to his face, though. {{storylink\|Shattered Glass (issue)\|Shattered Glass}}		Cyclonus acted as a transport for [[Scrapper (SG)\|Scrapper]] and [[Long Haul (SG)\|Long Haul]] when they retrieved [[Cliffjumper (G1)\|Cliffjumper]] from the [[Rad Zone]]. He later partook in the strategic meeting to determine how to assault Prime's ''[[Ark (SG)\|Ark]]'' to prevent its launch, but didn't say much. Cliffjumper's tale of [[Primus]] seemed to bring a smile to his face, though. {{storylink\|Shattered Glass (issue)\|Shattered Glass}}

	When [[Aquarius (SG)\|Aquarius]], [[Breakaway (Classics)\|Breakaway]], [[Landquake (Timelines)\|Landquake]], and [[Topspin (Classics)\|Topspin]] arrived at the Decepticon base, explained their situation, and asked to speak with [[Heatwave (Timelines)\|Heatwave]], [[Megatron (SG)\|Megatron]] had Cyclonus go and fetch him. After he arrived back with Heatwave, Cyclonus then sent a message over his comm link to an unknown recipient saying that "It [was] time", and proceeded to fire his arm-plugged Targetmaster weapon at Megatron "for the glory of [[Alpha Trion/Shattered Glass\|Alpha Trion]]!" {{storylink\|Reunification: Part 4}}		When [[Aquarius (SG)\|Aquarius]], [[Breakaway (Classics)\|Breakaway]], [[Landquake (Timelines)\|Landquake]], and [[Topspin (Classics)\|Topspin]] arrived at the Decepticon base, explained their situation, and asked to speak with [[Heatwave (Timelines)\|Heatwave]], [[Megatron (SG)\|Megatron]] had Cyclonus go and fetch him. After he arrived back with Heatwave, Cyclonus then sent a message over his comm link to an unknown recipient saying that "It [was] time", and proceeded to fire his arm-plugged Targetmaster weapon at Megatron "for the glory of [[Alpha Trion#Shattered Glass\|Alpha Trion]]!" {{storylink\|Reunification: Part 4}}

	Cyclonus was then led away—still shouting praise for Alpha Trion—by Decepticon guards before Heatwave could make good on his threat to "crush the life out of" the traitor in retaliation. {{storylink\|Reunification: Part 5}} Cyclonus ended up spending time in a Decepticon holding cell after that. {{storylink\|The Coming Storm: Part 1}}		Cyclonus was then led away—still shouting praise for Alpha Trion—by Decepticon guards before Heatwave could make good on his threat to "crush the life out of" the traitor in retaliation. {{storylink\|Reunification: Part 5}} Cyclonus ended up spending time in a Decepticon holding cell after that. {{storylink\|The Coming Storm: Part 1}}

AzimuthAcolyte: Alpha Trion (SG) -> Alpha Trion/Shattered Glass update

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	'''Cyclonus''' has loyalty issues, and that's just putting it mildly. Generally, the more involved he becomes with the organization, the less he seems to like being affiliated with it. He only joined up with the [[Decepticon]]s in the first place because he liked the [[Autobot]]s' ways of doing things even ''less'', especially where his hated nemesis [[Ultra Magnus (SG)\|Ultra Magnus]] was involved. Considering his immense power, Cyclonus's hate is definitely undesirable. Cyclonus's chassis runs on an "exponential generator" which makes him as physically fearsome as either of the civil war's leaders.		'''Cyclonus''' has loyalty issues, and that's just putting it mildly. Generally, the more involved he becomes with the organization, the less he seems to like being affiliated with it. He only joined up with the [[Decepticon]]s in the first place because he liked the [[Autobot]]s' ways of doing things even ''less'', especially where his hated nemesis [[Ultra Magnus (SG)\|Ultra Magnus]] was involved. Considering his immense power, Cyclonus's hate is definitely undesirable. Cyclonus's chassis runs on an "exponential generator" which makes him as physically fearsome as either of the civil war's leaders.

	However, his chronic disloyalty makes him vulnerable to creative manipulation, something that [[Alpha Trion ~~(SG)~~\|Alpha Trion]] used to his advantage by staging "accidents" and "calamities" in order to dupe the otherwise disaffected warrior into following the "savior of all [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]]".		However, his chronic disloyalty makes him vulnerable to creative manipulation, something that [[Alpha Trion/Shattered Glass\|Alpha Trion]] used to his advantage by staging "accidents" and "calamities" in order to dupe the otherwise disaffected warrior into following the "savior of all [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]]".

	His [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]] partner [[Krunix (SG)\|Krunix]], however, is less certain that Alpha Trion's goals will actually be beneficial to Cybertron, which sometimes hampers Cyclonus's effectiveness in battle.<ref>Cyclonus's profile in [[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 29\|Club magazine #29]]</ref>		His [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]] partner [[Krunix (SG)\|Krunix]], however, is less certain that Alpha Trion's goals will actually be beneficial to Cybertron, which sometimes hampers Cyclonus's effectiveness in battle.<ref>Cyclonus's profile in [[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 29\|Club magazine #29]]</ref>
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	Cyclonus acted as a transport for [[Scrapper (SG)\|Scrapper]] and [[Long Haul (SG)\|Long Haul]] when they retrieved [[Cliffjumper (G1)\|Cliffjumper]] from the [[Rad Zone]]. He later partook in the strategic meeting to determine how to assault Prime's ''[[Ark (SG)\|Ark]]'' to prevent its launch, but didn't say much. Cliffjumper's tale of [[Primus]] seemed to bring a smile to his face, though. {{storylink\|Shattered Glass (issue)\|Shattered Glass}}		Cyclonus acted as a transport for [[Scrapper (SG)\|Scrapper]] and [[Long Haul (SG)\|Long Haul]] when they retrieved [[Cliffjumper (G1)\|Cliffjumper]] from the [[Rad Zone]]. He later partook in the strategic meeting to determine how to assault Prime's ''[[Ark (SG)\|Ark]]'' to prevent its launch, but didn't say much. Cliffjumper's tale of [[Primus]] seemed to bring a smile to his face, though. {{storylink\|Shattered Glass (issue)\|Shattered Glass}}

	When [[Aquarius (SG)\|Aquarius]], [[Breakaway (Classics)\|Breakaway]], [[Landquake (Timelines)\|Landquake]], and [[Topspin (Classics)\|Topspin]] arrived at the Decepticon base, explained their situation, and asked to speak with [[Heatwave (Timelines)\|Heatwave]], [[Megatron (SG)\|Megatron]] had Cyclonus go and fetch him. After he arrived back with Heatwave, Cyclonus then sent a message over his comm link to an unknown recipient saying that "It [was] time", and proceeded to fire his arm-plugged Targetmaster weapon at Megatron "for the glory of [[Alpha Trion ~~(SG)~~\|Alpha Trion]]!" {{storylink\|Reunification: Part 4}}		When [[Aquarius (SG)\|Aquarius]], [[Breakaway (Classics)\|Breakaway]], [[Landquake (Timelines)\|Landquake]], and [[Topspin (Classics)\|Topspin]] arrived at the Decepticon base, explained their situation, and asked to speak with [[Heatwave (Timelines)\|Heatwave]], [[Megatron (SG)\|Megatron]] had Cyclonus go and fetch him. After he arrived back with Heatwave, Cyclonus then sent a message over his comm link to an unknown recipient saying that "It [was] time", and proceeded to fire his arm-plugged Targetmaster weapon at Megatron "for the glory of [[Alpha Trion/Shattered Glass\|Alpha Trion]]!" {{storylink\|Reunification: Part 4}}

	Cyclonus was then led away—still shouting praise for Alpha Trion—by Decepticon guards before Heatwave could make good on his threat to "crush the life out of" the traitor in retaliation. {{storylink\|Reunification: Part 5}} Cyclonus ended up spending time in a Decepticon holding cell after that. {{storylink\|The Coming Storm: Part 1}}		Cyclonus was then led away—still shouting praise for Alpha Trion—by Decepticon guards before Heatwave could make good on his threat to "crush the life out of" the traitor in retaliation. {{storylink\|Reunification: Part 5}} Cyclonus ended up spending time in a Decepticon holding cell after that. {{storylink\|The Coming Storm: Part 1}}

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	**''Casting cost:'' '''{3}{U}{B}''' (front), '''{5}{U}{B}''' (back)		**''Casting cost:'' '''{3}{U}{B}''' (front), '''{5}{U}{B}''' (back)
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	:"Cyclonus, the Saboteur" is part of the 2022 ''[[Magic: The Gathering]]'' ''[[~~wikia:~~mtg:Universes Beyond\|Universes Beyond]]'' ''[[~~wikia:~~mtg:Transformers\|Transformers]]'' card set, found in Collector Booster packs of ''Magic''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> ''[[~~wikia:~~mtg:The Brothers' War\|The Brothers' War]]'' set. It can be reversed to become "Cyclonus, Cybertronian Fighter", representing Cyclonus in vehicle mode.		:"Cyclonus, the Saboteur" is part of the 2022 ''[[Magic: The Gathering]]'' ''[[mtg:Universes Beyond\|Universes Beyond]]'' ''[[mtg:Transformers\|Transformers]]'' card set, found in Collector Booster packs of ''Magic''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> ''[[mtg:The Brothers' War\|The Brothers' War]]'' set. It can be reversed to become "Cyclonus, Cybertronian Fighter", representing Cyclonus in vehicle mode.
	:A variant of this card was available in both Set Booster and Collector Booster packs, depicting [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#Magic: The Gathering\|"Generation 1" Cyclonus]].		:A variant of this card was available in both Set Booster and Collector Booster packs, depicting [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#Magic: The Gathering\|"Generation 1" Cyclonus]].
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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	*Cyclonus's coloration appears to be based on another prominent character first introduced in the 1986 movie: [[Hot Rod (G1)\|Rodimus Prime]]. His orange wings even mimic Rodimus's own V-spoiler in robot mode.		*Cyclonus's coloration appears to be based on another prominent character first introduced in the 1986 movie: [[Hot Rod (G1)\|Rodimus Prime]]. His orange wings even mimic Rodimus's own V-spoiler in robot mode.
	*~~When~~ Cyclonus ~~made his first~~ appearance in the original "Shattered Glass" comic~~, he was~~ drawn to the specifications of the original Cyclonus's character model. By ''Reunification'', he ~~was~~ redesigned to better resemble the [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)\|''Universe'' Cyclonus toy]]–just less than a year before the above toy was released.		*Cyclonus's appearance in the original "Shattered Glass" comic is drawn to the specifications of the original Cyclonus's character model. By ''Reunification'', he is redesigned to better resemble the [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)\|''Universe'' Cyclonus toy]]–just less than a year before the above toy was released.

	==References==		==References==

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	*Cyclonus's coloration appears to be based on another prominent character first introduced in the 1986 movie: [[Hot Rod (G1)\|Rodimus Prime]]. His orange wings even mimic Rodimus's own V-spoiler in robot mode.		*Cyclonus's coloration appears to be based on another prominent character first introduced in the 1986 movie: [[Hot Rod (G1)\|Rodimus Prime]]. His orange wings even mimic Rodimus's own V-spoiler in robot mode.
	*When Cyclonus made his first ~~minor~~ appearance in the original "Shattered Glass" comic, he was drawn to the specifications of the original Cyclonus's character model. By ''Reunification'', he was redesigned to better resemble the [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#Universe ~~.282008.29~~\|''Universe'' Cyclonus toy]]–just less than a year before the above toy was released.		*When Cyclonus made his first appearance in the original "Shattered Glass" comic, he was drawn to the specifications of the original Cyclonus's character model. By ''Reunification'', he was redesigned to better resemble the [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)\|''Universe'' Cyclonus toy]]–just less than a year before the above toy was released.
	*Unlike other characters featured in [[Magic: The Gathering]], Cyclonus is based directly on his Timelines figure (above) rather than being a recolor of his positive universe counterpart’s most recent toy. (In this case, ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom]]'' Voyager Class [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom\|Cyclonus]])

	==References==		==References==

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	==Fiction==		==Fiction==
	===Fun Publications ''Shattered Glass'' continuity===		===Fun Publications ''Shattered Glass'' continuity===
	[[File:~~SGCyclonus Reunification4~~.jpg\|~~left~~\|upright=1.1\|~~thumb~~\|~~We totally called it. Except it was more like "advertently"~~.]]		[[File:Cyclonus-shatteredglass.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.4\|left\|I'll look a little different later.]]
	Cyclonus acted as a transport for [[Scrapper (SG)\|Scrapper]] and [[Long Haul (SG)\|Long Haul]] when they retrieved [[Cliffjumper (G1)~~/Marvel Comics continuity~~\|Cliffjumper]] from the [[Rad Zone]]. He later partook in the strategic meeting to determine how to assault Prime's ''[[Ark (SG)\|Ark]]'' to prevent its launch, but didn't say much. Cliffjumper's tale of [[Primus]] seemed to bring a smile to his face, though. {{storylink\|Shattered Glass (issue)\|Shattered Glass}}
			Cyclonus acted as a transport for [[Scrapper (SG)\|Scrapper]] and [[Long Haul (SG)\|Long Haul]] when they retrieved [[Cliffjumper (G1)\|Cliffjumper]] from the [[Rad Zone]]. He later partook in the strategic meeting to determine how to assault Prime's ''[[Ark (SG)\|Ark]]'' to prevent its launch, but didn't say much. Cliffjumper's tale of [[Primus]] seemed to bring a smile to his face, though. {{storylink\|Shattered Glass (issue)\|Shattered Glass}}

	When [[Aquarius (SG)\|Aquarius]], [[Breakaway (Classics)\|Breakaway]], [[Landquake (Timelines)\|Landquake]], and [[Topspin (Classics)\|Topspin]] arrived at the Decepticon base, explained their situation, and asked to speak with [[Heatwave (Timelines)\|Heatwave]], [[Megatron (SG)\|Megatron]] had Cyclonus go and fetch him. After he arrived back with Heatwave, Cyclonus then sent a message over his comm link to an unknown recipient saying that "It [was] time", and proceeded to fire his arm-plugged Targetmaster weapon at Megatron "for the glory of [[Alpha Trion (SG)\|Alpha Trion]]!" {{storylink\|Reunification: Part 4}}		When [[Aquarius (SG)\|Aquarius]], [[Breakaway (Classics)\|Breakaway]], [[Landquake (Timelines)\|Landquake]], and [[Topspin (Classics)\|Topspin]] arrived at the Decepticon base, explained their situation, and asked to speak with [[Heatwave (Timelines)\|Heatwave]], [[Megatron (SG)\|Megatron]] had Cyclonus go and fetch him. After he arrived back with Heatwave, Cyclonus then sent a message over his comm link to an unknown recipient saying that "It [was] time", and proceeded to fire his arm-plugged Targetmaster weapon at Megatron "for the glory of [[Alpha Trion (SG)\|Alpha Trion]]!" {{storylink\|Reunification: Part 4}}
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	Several deca-cycles in incarceration gave Cyclonus the time to find his own moral center without the influence of others, and he came to regret his actions. With Krunix willing to provide a conscience and support to his partner, Cyclonus hoped to one day redeem his past actions. {{storylink\|#Toys\|Cyclonus's profile card}}		Several deca-cycles in incarceration gave Cyclonus the time to find his own moral center without the influence of others, and he came to regret his actions. With Krunix willing to provide a conscience and support to his partner, Cyclonus hoped to one day redeem his past actions. {{storylink\|#Toys\|Cyclonus's profile card}}

			[[File:SGCyclonus Reunification4.jpg\|thumb\|We totally called it. Except it was more like "advertently".]]

	Despite Galvatron's support, Cyclonus received a chilly reception when he returned to duty. He was given command of the new shuttle ''[[Annex]]'', running supplies back and forth between Cybertron and Earth. Upon arrival at the ''Nemesis'', he found [[Cliffjumper (G1)\|Cliffjumper]] openly hostile to his presence and even [[Starscream (SG)\|Starscream]] admitted he only tolerated Cyclonus at Galvatron's orders. Cyclonus decided to remain voluntarily confined to his ship until the supplies were exchanged.		Despite Galvatron's support, Cyclonus received a chilly reception when he returned to duty. He was given command of the new shuttle ''[[Annex]]'', running supplies back and forth between Cybertron and Earth. Upon arrival at the ''Nemesis'', he found [[Cliffjumper (G1)\|Cliffjumper]] openly hostile to his presence and even [[Starscream (SG)\|Starscream]] admitted he only tolerated Cyclonus at Galvatron's orders. Cyclonus decided to remain voluntarily confined to his ship until the supplies were exchanged.
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	After Prime's defeat, Cyclonus and Galvatron flew their ship back to Cybertron, as Galvatron's connection to the Thirteen anticipated some new threat. He was right. Cybertron itself arose to become the Dark God called Primus, driving the ''Annex'' off with his devastating breath. Miraculously, the positive-Earth came to life as well, transformed by [[Rarified Energon]] into a Light God called Gaea, who defeated Primus and then transformed herself into a new technological world to serve as a replacement Cybertron. {{storylink\|The Future Buried...}}		After Prime's defeat, Cyclonus and Galvatron flew their ship back to Cybertron, as Galvatron's connection to the Thirteen anticipated some new threat. He was right. Cybertron itself arose to become the Dark God called Primus, driving the ''Annex'' off with his devastating breath. Miraculously, the positive-Earth came to life as well, transformed by [[Rarified Energon]] into a Light God called Gaea, who defeated Primus and then transformed herself into a new technological world to serve as a replacement Cybertron. {{storylink\|The Future Buried...}}
	~~[[File:SG_Cyclonus_and_Tailgate.jpg\|thumb\|100px\|Listen to me. '''''Always. Hope.''''' Hope is the truth.]]~~

	===''Timelines''===		===''Timelines''===
			[[File:SG_Cyclonus_and_Tailgate.jpg\|thumb\|left\|upright=0.5\|'''''Always. Hope.''''']]

	From a negative polarity [[Axiom Nexus]], the [[Transcendent Technomorph]]s observed Cyclonus and [[Tailgate (SG)\|Tailgate]] of [[Cybertron -PG05]]. {{storylink\|Epilogue Two}}		From a negative polarity [[Axiom Nexus]], the [[Transcendent Technomorph]]s observed Cyclonus and [[Tailgate (SG)\|Tailgate]] of [[Cybertron -PG05]]. {{storylink\|Epilogue Two}}

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	::*''[http://tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/TFCCCyclonus/cyclonus.htm More information on Shattered Glass Cyclonus at TFU.info]''		::*''[http://tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/TFCCCyclonus/cyclonus.htm More information on Shattered Glass Cyclonus at TFU.info]''
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	==Merchandise==		==Merchandise==
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	:"Cyclonus, the Saboteur" is part of the 2022 ''[[Magic: The Gathering]]'' ''[[wikia:mtg:Universes Beyond\|Universes Beyond]]'' ''[[wikia:mtg:Transformers\|Transformers]]'' card set, found in Collector Booster packs of ''Magic''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> ''[[wikia:mtg:The Brothers' War\|The Brothers' War]]'' set. It can be reversed to become "Cyclonus, Cybertronian Fighter", representing Cyclonus in vehicle mode.		:"Cyclonus, the Saboteur" is part of the 2022 ''[[Magic: The Gathering]]'' ''[[wikia:mtg:Universes Beyond\|Universes Beyond]]'' ''[[wikia:mtg:Transformers\|Transformers]]'' card set, found in Collector Booster packs of ''Magic''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> ''[[wikia:mtg:The Brothers' War\|The Brothers' War]]'' set. It can be reversed to become "Cyclonus, Cybertronian Fighter", representing Cyclonus in vehicle mode.
	:A variant of this card was available in both Set Booster and Collector Booster packs, depicting [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#Magic: The Gathering\|"Generation 1" Cyclonus]].		:A variant of this card was available in both Set Booster and Collector Booster packs, depicting [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#Magic: The Gathering\|"Generation 1" Cyclonus]].

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	~~[[File:Cyclonus-shatteredglass.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.4\|I'll look a little different later.]]~~
	*Cyclonus's coloration appears to be based on another prominent character first introduced in the 1986 movie: [[Hot Rod (G1)\|Rodimus Prime]]. His orange wings even mimic Rodimus's own V-spoiler in robot mode.		*Cyclonus's coloration appears to be based on another prominent character first introduced in the 1986 movie: [[Hot Rod (G1)\|Rodimus Prime]]. His orange wings even mimic Rodimus's own V-spoiler in robot mode.
	*When Cyclonus made his first minor appearance in the original "Shattered Glass" comic, he was drawn to the specifications of the original Cyclonus's character model. By ''Reunification'', he was redesigned to better resemble the [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#Universe .282008.29\|''Universe'' Cyclonus toy]]–just less than a year before the above toy was released.		*When Cyclonus made his first minor appearance in the original "Shattered Glass" comic, he was drawn to the specifications of the original Cyclonus's character model. By ''Reunification'', he was redesigned to better resemble the [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#Universe .282008.29\|''Universe'' Cyclonus toy]]–just less than a year before the above toy was released.

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	{{factions\|sgDecepticon}}		{{factions\|sgDecepticon\|{{factions/icons\|custom=PotP-AlphaTrion.png\|cSize=20px\|cLink=Alpha Trion\|cPretty=Alpha Trion}}}}
	{{disambig3.5\|the heroic Decepticon\|his evil second-in-command counterpart\|Cyclonus (G1)\|Cyclonus}}		{{disambig3.5\|the heroic Decepticon\|his evil second-in-command counterpart\|Cyclonus (G1)\|Cyclonus}}
	:''Cyclonus is a heroic [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)\|Shattered Glass]] [[continuity family]].''		:''Cyclonus is a heroic [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)\|Shattered Glass]] [[continuity family]].''
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	'''Cyclonus''' has loyalty issues, and that's just putting it mildly. Generally, the more involved he becomes with the organization, the less he seems to like being affiliated with it. He only joined up with the [[Decepticon]]s in the first place because he liked the [[Autobot]]s' ways of doing things even ''less'', especially where his hated nemesis [[Ultra Magnus (SG)\|Ultra Magnus]] was involved. Considering his immense power, Cyclonus's hate is definitely undesirable. Cyclonus's chassis runs on an "exponential generator" which makes him as physically fearsome as either of the civil war's leaders.		'''Cyclonus''' has loyalty issues, and that's just putting it mildly. Generally, the more involved he becomes with the organization, the less he seems to like being affiliated with it. He only joined up with the [[Decepticon]]s in the first place because he liked the [[Autobot]]s' ways of doing things even ''less'', especially where his hated nemesis [[Ultra Magnus (SG)\|Ultra Magnus]] was involved. Considering his immense power, Cyclonus's hate is definitely undesirable. Cyclonus's chassis runs on an "exponential generator" which makes him as physically fearsome as either of the civil war's leaders.

	However, his chronic disloyalty makes him vulnerable to creative manipulation, something that [[Alpha Trion/Shattered Glass\|Alpha Trion]] used to his advantage by staging "accidents" and "calamities" in order to dupe the otherwise disaffected warrior into following the "savior of all [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]]".		However, his chronic disloyalty makes him vulnerable to creative manipulation, something that [[Alpha Trion#Shattered Glass\|Alpha Trion]] used to his advantage by staging "accidents" and "calamities" in order to dupe the otherwise disaffected warrior into following the "savior of all [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]]".

	His [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]] partner [[Krunix (SG)\|Krunix]], however, is less certain that Alpha Trion's goals will actually be beneficial to Cybertron, which sometimes hampers Cyclonus's effectiveness in battle.<ref>Cyclonus's profile in [[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 29\|Club magazine #29]]</ref>		His [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]] partner [[Krunix (SG)\|Krunix]], however, is less certain that Alpha Trion's goals will actually be beneficial to Cybertron, which sometimes hampers Cyclonus's effectiveness in battle.<ref>Cyclonus's profile in [[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 29\|Club magazine #29]]</ref>
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	Cyclonus acted as a transport for [[Scrapper (SG)\|Scrapper]] and [[Long Haul (SG)\|Long Haul]] when they retrieved [[Cliffjumper (G1)\|Cliffjumper]] from the [[Rad Zone]]. He later partook in the strategic meeting to determine how to assault Prime's ''[[Ark (SG)\|Ark]]'' to prevent its launch, but didn't say much. Cliffjumper's tale of [[Primus]] seemed to bring a smile to his face, though. {{storylink\|Shattered Glass (issue)\|Shattered Glass}}		Cyclonus acted as a transport for [[Scrapper (SG)\|Scrapper]] and [[Long Haul (SG)\|Long Haul]] when they retrieved [[Cliffjumper (G1)\|Cliffjumper]] from the [[Rad Zone]]. He later partook in the strategic meeting to determine how to assault Prime's ''[[Ark (SG)\|Ark]]'' to prevent its launch, but didn't say much. Cliffjumper's tale of [[Primus]] seemed to bring a smile to his face, though. {{storylink\|Shattered Glass (issue)\|Shattered Glass}}

	When [[Aquarius (SG)\|Aquarius]], [[Breakaway (Classics)\|Breakaway]], [[Landquake (Timelines)\|Landquake]], and [[Topspin (Classics)\|Topspin]] arrived at the Decepticon base, explained their situation, and asked to speak with [[Heatwave (Timelines)\|Heatwave]], [[Megatron (SG)\|Megatron]] had Cyclonus go and fetch him. After he arrived back with Heatwave, Cyclonus then sent a message over his comm link to an unknown recipient saying that "It [was] time", and proceeded to fire his arm-plugged Targetmaster weapon at Megatron "for the glory of [[Alpha Trion/Shattered Glass\|Alpha Trion]]!" {{storylink\|Reunification: Part 4}}		When [[Aquarius (SG)\|Aquarius]], [[Breakaway (Classics)\|Breakaway]], [[Landquake (Timelines)\|Landquake]], and [[Topspin (Classics)\|Topspin]] arrived at the Decepticon base, explained their situation, and asked to speak with [[Heatwave (Timelines)\|Heatwave]], [[Megatron (SG)\|Megatron]] had Cyclonus go and fetch him. After he arrived back with Heatwave, Cyclonus then sent a message over his comm link to an unknown recipient saying that "It [was] time", and proceeded to fire his arm-plugged Targetmaster weapon at Megatron "for the glory of [[Alpha Trion#Shattered Glass\|Alpha Trion]]!" {{storylink\|Reunification: Part 4}}

	Cyclonus was then led away—still shouting praise for Alpha Trion—by Decepticon guards before Heatwave could make good on his threat to "crush the life out of" the traitor in retaliation. {{storylink\|Reunification: Part 5}} Cyclonus ended up spending time in a Decepticon holding cell after that. {{storylink\|The Coming Storm: Part 1}}		Cyclonus was then led away—still shouting praise for Alpha Trion—by Decepticon guards before Heatwave could make good on his threat to "crush the life out of" the traitor in retaliation. {{storylink\|Reunification: Part 5}} Cyclonus ended up spending time in a Decepticon holding cell after that. {{storylink\|The Coming Storm: Part 1}}

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	'''Cyclonus''' has loyalty issues, and that's just putting it mildly. Generally, the more involved he becomes with the organization, the less he seems to like being affiliated with it. He only joined up with the [[Decepticon]]s in the first place because he liked the [[Autobot]]s' ways of doing things even ''less'', especially where his hated nemesis [[Ultra Magnus (SG)\|Ultra Magnus]] was involved. Considering his immense power, Cyclonus's hate is definitely undesirable. Cyclonus's chassis runs on an "exponential generator" which makes him as physically fearsome as either of the civil war's leaders.		'''Cyclonus''' has loyalty issues, and that's just putting it mildly. Generally, the more involved he becomes with the organization, the less he seems to like being affiliated with it. He only joined up with the [[Decepticon]]s in the first place because he liked the [[Autobot]]s' ways of doing things even ''less'', especially where his hated nemesis [[Ultra Magnus (SG)\|Ultra Magnus]] was involved. Considering his immense power, Cyclonus's hate is definitely undesirable. Cyclonus's chassis runs on an "exponential generator" which makes him as physically fearsome as either of the civil war's leaders.

	However, his chronic disloyalty makes him vulnerable to creative manipulation, something that [[Alpha Trion ~~(SG)~~\|Alpha Trion]] used to his advantage by staging "accidents" and "calamities" in order to dupe the otherwise disaffected warrior into following the "savior of all [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]]".		However, his chronic disloyalty makes him vulnerable to creative manipulation, something that [[Alpha Trion/Shattered Glass\|Alpha Trion]] used to his advantage by staging "accidents" and "calamities" in order to dupe the otherwise disaffected warrior into following the "savior of all [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]]".

	His [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]] partner [[Krunix (SG)\|Krunix]], however, is less certain that Alpha Trion's goals will actually be beneficial to Cybertron, which sometimes hampers Cyclonus's effectiveness in battle.<ref>Cyclonus's profile in [[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 29\|Club magazine #29]]</ref>		His [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]] partner [[Krunix (SG)\|Krunix]], however, is less certain that Alpha Trion's goals will actually be beneficial to Cybertron, which sometimes hampers Cyclonus's effectiveness in battle.<ref>Cyclonus's profile in [[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 29\|Club magazine #29]]</ref>
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	Cyclonus acted as a transport for [[Scrapper (SG)\|Scrapper]] and [[Long Haul (SG)\|Long Haul]] when they retrieved [[Cliffjumper (G1)\|Cliffjumper]] from the [[Rad Zone]]. He later partook in the strategic meeting to determine how to assault Prime's ''[[Ark (SG)\|Ark]]'' to prevent its launch, but didn't say much. Cliffjumper's tale of [[Primus]] seemed to bring a smile to his face, though. {{storylink\|Shattered Glass (issue)\|Shattered Glass}}		Cyclonus acted as a transport for [[Scrapper (SG)\|Scrapper]] and [[Long Haul (SG)\|Long Haul]] when they retrieved [[Cliffjumper (G1)\|Cliffjumper]] from the [[Rad Zone]]. He later partook in the strategic meeting to determine how to assault Prime's ''[[Ark (SG)\|Ark]]'' to prevent its launch, but didn't say much. Cliffjumper's tale of [[Primus]] seemed to bring a smile to his face, though. {{storylink\|Shattered Glass (issue)\|Shattered Glass}}

	When [[Aquarius (SG)\|Aquarius]], [[Breakaway (Classics)\|Breakaway]], [[Landquake (Timelines)\|Landquake]], and [[Topspin (Classics)\|Topspin]] arrived at the Decepticon base, explained their situation, and asked to speak with [[Heatwave (Timelines)\|Heatwave]], [[Megatron (SG)\|Megatron]] had Cyclonus go and fetch him. After he arrived back with Heatwave, Cyclonus then sent a message over his comm link to an unknown recipient saying that "It [was] time", and proceeded to fire his arm-plugged Targetmaster weapon at Megatron "for the glory of [[Alpha Trion ~~(SG)~~\|Alpha Trion]]!" {{storylink\|Reunification: Part 4}}		When [[Aquarius (SG)\|Aquarius]], [[Breakaway (Classics)\|Breakaway]], [[Landquake (Timelines)\|Landquake]], and [[Topspin (Classics)\|Topspin]] arrived at the Decepticon base, explained their situation, and asked to speak with [[Heatwave (Timelines)\|Heatwave]], [[Megatron (SG)\|Megatron]] had Cyclonus go and fetch him. After he arrived back with Heatwave, Cyclonus then sent a message over his comm link to an unknown recipient saying that "It [was] time", and proceeded to fire his arm-plugged Targetmaster weapon at Megatron "for the glory of [[Alpha Trion/Shattered Glass\|Alpha Trion]]!" {{storylink\|Reunification: Part 4}}

	Cyclonus was then led away—still shouting praise for Alpha Trion—by Decepticon guards before Heatwave could make good on his threat to "crush the life out of" the traitor in retaliation. {{storylink\|Reunification: Part 5}} Cyclonus ended up spending time in a Decepticon holding cell after that. {{storylink\|The Coming Storm: Part 1}}		Cyclonus was then led away—still shouting praise for Alpha Trion—by Decepticon guards before Heatwave could make good on his threat to "crush the life out of" the traitor in retaliation. {{storylink\|Reunification: Part 5}} Cyclonus ended up spending time in a Decepticon holding cell after that. {{storylink\|The Coming Storm: Part 1}}