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Chris McFeely: /* 2005 IDW continuity */

2026-02-24T15:58:03Z

2005 IDW continuity

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	Earthquake was later a member of [[Squadron X]], a team of Decepticons which served as a brutal counterpart to the Autobots' [[Wreckers]]. Their rivalry came to a head on [[Pova]], and victory seemed within their grasp when [[Springer (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Springer]] was trapped under rubble. Earthquake, Tornado and [[Macabre]] advanced on the Autobots' position, but [[Impactor (G1)\|Impactor]] fired through Springer's torso at them, and this surprise tactic turned the tide against them. Earthquake and the others were put in inhibitor harnesses and contained, ready for justice.		Earthquake was later a member of [[Squadron X]], a team of Decepticons which served as a brutal counterpart to the Autobots' [[Wreckers]]. Their rivalry came to a head on [[Pova]], and victory seemed within their grasp when [[Springer (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Springer]] was trapped under rubble. Earthquake, Tornado and [[Macabre]] advanced on the Autobots' position, but [[Impactor (G1)\|Impactor]] fired through Springer's torso at them, and this surprise tactic turned the tide against them. Earthquake and the others were put in inhibitor harnesses and contained, ready for justice.

	According to [[Fisitron (G1)\|~~Fistitron~~]]'s ''[[Wreckers: Declassified]]'' datalogs, Earthquake and the rest of Squadron X were able to somehow escape their harnesses, forcing the Wreckers to execute rather than imprison them. {{storylink\|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 4\|Last Stand of the Wreckers #4}} The true story is that, for political reasons, the Wreckers had to let them go.		According to [[Fisitron (G1)\|Fisitron]]'s ''[[Wreckers: Declassified]]'' datalogs, Earthquake and the rest of Squadron X were able to somehow escape their harnesses, forcing the Wreckers to execute rather than imprison them. {{storylink\|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 4\|Last Stand of the Wreckers #4}} The true story is that, for political reasons, the Wreckers had to let them go.

	And Impactor decided he'd rather lock himself in their cell with a handgun and not come out until they were all gone. {{storylink\|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 5\|Last Stand of the Wreckers #5}} Prior to this, Earthquake was planned for termination by Macabre for displaying symptoms of [[primus apotheosis]]. {{storylink\|The Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers\|Earthquake's Squadron X profile}}		And Impactor decided he'd rather lock himself in their cell with a handgun and not come out until they were all gone. {{storylink\|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 5\|Last Stand of the Wreckers #5}} Prior to this, Earthquake was planned for termination by Macabre for displaying symptoms of [[primus apotheosis]]. {{storylink\|The Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers\|Earthquake's Squadron X profile}}

Saix: /* 2005 IDW continuity */clean up, replaced: Wreckers → Wreckers

2023-01-20T18:13:50Z

2005 IDW continuity: clean up, replaced: Wreckers → Wreckers

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	Earthquake brought down [[Sherma Bridge]], an act that earned him fame. {{storylink\|The Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers\|Earthquake's Squadron X profile}}		Earthquake brought down [[Sherma Bridge]], an act that earned him fame. {{storylink\|The Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers\|Earthquake's Squadron X profile}}

	Earthquake was later a member of [[Squadron X]], a team of Decepticons which served as a brutal counterpart to the Autobots' [[~~Wrecker~~]]s. Their rivalry came to a head on [[Pova]], and victory seemed within their grasp when [[Springer (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Springer]] was trapped under rubble. Earthquake, Tornado and [[Macabre]] advanced on the Autobots' position, but [[Impactor (G1)\|Impactor]] fired through Springer's torso at them, and this surprise tactic turned the tide against them. Earthquake and the others were put in inhibitor harnesses and contained, ready for justice.		Earthquake was later a member of [[Squadron X]], a team of Decepticons which served as a brutal counterpart to the Autobots' [[Wreckers]]. Their rivalry came to a head on [[Pova]], and victory seemed within their grasp when [[Springer (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Springer]] was trapped under rubble. Earthquake, Tornado and [[Macabre]] advanced on the Autobots' position, but [[Impactor (G1)\|Impactor]] fired through Springer's torso at them, and this surprise tactic turned the tide against them. Earthquake and the others were put in inhibitor harnesses and contained, ready for justice.

	According to [[Fisitron (G1)\|Fistitron]]'s ''[[Wreckers: Declassified]]'' datalogs, Earthquake and the rest of Squadron X were able to somehow escape their harnesses, forcing the Wreckers to execute rather than imprison them. {{storylink\|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 4\|Last Stand of the Wreckers #4}} The true story is that, for political reasons, the Wreckers had to let them go.		According to [[Fisitron (G1)\|Fistitron]]'s ''[[Wreckers: Declassified]]'' datalogs, Earthquake and the rest of Squadron X were able to somehow escape their harnesses, forcing the Wreckers to execute rather than imprison them. {{storylink\|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 4\|Last Stand of the Wreckers #4}} The true story is that, for political reasons, the Wreckers had to let them go.

ItsWalky at 04:51, 7 May 2022

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	===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===		===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===
	{{noteukexclusive}}		{{noteukexclusive}}
			[[File:EnemyWithin3-TornadoAndEarthquake.jpg\|left\|thumb\|200px\|Pardon me, are you Aaron Burr, sir?]]
	Earthquake tried to rebel against the Decepticons and got himself caught. Given his choice of punishment, he opted for [[Trial by Combat]], where he faced his former comrade [[Tornado]]. Despite apparently being able to "WARP THE VERY SURFACE OF [[Cybertron (planet)\|CYBERTRON]]!" he didn't make it out alive. In fact, neither of them did.		Earthquake tried to rebel against the Decepticons and got himself caught. Given his choice of punishment, he opted for [[Trial by Combat]], where he faced his former comrade [[Tornado]]. Despite apparently being able to "WARP THE VERY SURFACE OF [[Cybertron (planet)\|CYBERTRON]]!" he didn't make it out alive. In fact, neither of them did.

	Watching this on a tape years later, [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Megatron]] thought that this would be a good way to rid himself of [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Starscream]]. {{storylink\|The Enemy Within!}}		Watching this on a tape years later, [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Megatron]] thought that this would be a good way to rid himself of [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Starscream]]. {{storylink\|The Enemy Within!}}

			{{-}}

	===2005 IDW continuity===		===2005 IDW continuity===
	[[File:LastStandoftheWreckers5-SquadronX uhoh.jpg\|~~left~~\|thumb\|upright=1.4\|"Oh god please let Hasbro announce a toy of me right now please please ''please''"]]		[[File:LastStandoftheWreckers5-SquadronX uhoh.jpg\|right\|thumb\|upright=1.4\|"Oh god please let Hasbro announce a toy of me right now please please ''please''"]]
	Earthquake brought down [[Sherma Bridge]], an act that earned him fame. {{storylink\|The Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers\|Earthquake's Squadron X profile}}		Earthquake brought down [[Sherma Bridge]], an act that earned him fame. {{storylink\|The Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers\|Earthquake's Squadron X profile}}

S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47 at 22:07, 4 June 2021

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	{{factions\|decepticon}}		{{factions\|decepticon}}
	{{Disambig3\|~~earthquake~~}}		{{Disambig3\|Earthquake}}
	:''Earthquake is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''		:''Earthquake is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
	[[File:EarthquakeEnemyWithin.jpg\|thumb\|Earthquake realizes too late that "jazz hands" is not an effective method of combat.]]		[[File:EarthquakeEnemyWithin.jpg\|thumb\|Earthquake realizes too late that "jazz hands" is not an effective method of combat.]]

Saix at 23:50, 3 May 2020

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	===Foreign names===		===Foreign names===
	*''Japanese:'' '''Earthquake''' (アースクェイク~~<ref>Japanese reprint of ''[[The Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers]]''.</ref>~~ ''Āsukweiku'')		*''Japanese:'' '''Earthquake''' (アースクェイク ''Āsukweiku'')

	~~==References==~~
	~~{{reflist}}~~

Saix: /* Foreign names */

2019-08-05T16:28:47Z

Foreign names

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	===Foreign names===		===Foreign names===
	*''Japanese:'' '''Earthquake''' (アースクェイク<ref>Japanese reprint of ''[[The Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers]]''.</ref> ''~~Āsuqeiku~~'')		*''Japanese:'' '''Earthquake''' (アースクェイク<ref>Japanese reprint of ''[[The Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers]]''.</ref> ''Āsukweiku'')

	==References==		==References==

CATBBA: add to Foreign names

2019-08-05T10:59:26Z

add to Foreign names

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	*The pages with Tornado and Earthquake were originally printed in black and white in ''The Transformers'' (UK) #15. They were colourised for inclusion in [[Transformers Collected Comics\|''Transformers Collected Comics'' #4]].		*The pages with Tornado and Earthquake were originally printed in black and white in ''The Transformers'' (UK) #15. They were colourised for inclusion in [[Transformers Collected Comics\|''Transformers Collected Comics'' #4]].

			===Foreign names===
			*''Japanese:'' '''Earthquake''' (アースクェイク<ref>Japanese reprint of ''[[The Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers]]''.</ref> ''Āsuqeiku'')

			==References==
			{{reflist}}


	[[Category:European-original Transformers]]		[[Category:European-original Transformers]]

S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47 at 21:13, 14 April 2019

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	Earthquake brought down [[Sherma Bridge]], an act that earned him fame. {{storylink\|The Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers\|Earthquake's Squadron X profile}}		Earthquake brought down [[Sherma Bridge]], an act that earned him fame. {{storylink\|The Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers\|Earthquake's Squadron X profile}}

	Earthquake was later a member of [[Squadron X]], a team of Decepticons which served as a brutal counterpart to the Autobots' [[Wrecker]]s. Their rivalry came to a head on [[Pova]], and victory seemed within their grasp when [[Springer (G1)\|Springer]] was trapped under rubble. Earthquake, Tornado and [[Macabre]] advanced on the Autobots' position, but [[Impactor (G1)\|Impactor]] fired through Springer's torso at them, and this surprise tactic turned the tide against them. Earthquake and the others were put in inhibitor harnesses and contained, ready for justice.		Earthquake was later a member of [[Squadron X]], a team of Decepticons which served as a brutal counterpart to the Autobots' [[Wrecker]]s. Their rivalry came to a head on [[Pova]], and victory seemed within their grasp when [[Springer (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Springer]] was trapped under rubble. Earthquake, Tornado and [[Macabre]] advanced on the Autobots' position, but [[Impactor (G1)\|Impactor]] fired through Springer's torso at them, and this surprise tactic turned the tide against them. Earthquake and the others were put in inhibitor harnesses and contained, ready for justice.

	According to [[Fisitron (G1)\|Fistitron]]'s ''[[Wreckers: Declassified]]'' datalogs, Earthquake and the rest of Squadron X were able to somehow escape their harnesses, forcing the Wreckers to execute rather than imprison them. {{storylink\|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 4\|Last Stand of the Wreckers #4}} The true story is that, for political reasons, the Wreckers had to let them go.		According to [[Fisitron (G1)\|Fistitron]]'s ''[[Wreckers: Declassified]]'' datalogs, Earthquake and the rest of Squadron X were able to somehow escape their harnesses, forcing the Wreckers to execute rather than imprison them. {{storylink\|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 4\|Last Stand of the Wreckers #4}} The true story is that, for political reasons, the Wreckers had to let them go.
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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	*The pages with Tornado and Earthquake were originally printed in black and white in ''The Transformers'' (UK) #15. They were colourised for inclusion in ''[[Transformers Collected Comics\|Transformers Collected Comics #4]]''.		*The pages with Tornado and Earthquake were originally printed in black and white in ''The Transformers'' (UK) #15. They were colourised for inclusion in [[Transformers Collected Comics\|''Transformers Collected Comics'' #4]].

	[[Category:European-original Transformers]]		[[Category:European-original Transformers]]
	[[Category:Fiction-only Transformers]]		[[Category:Fiction-only Transformers]]
	[[Category:IDW ~~Generation 1~~ Decepticons]]		[[Category:IDW (2005) Decepticons]]
	[[Category:Marvel Generation 1 Decepticons]]		[[Category:Marvel Generation 1 Decepticons]]
	[[Category:Squadron X]]		[[Category:Squadron X]]
	[[Category:Wings Universe Decepticons]]		[[Category:Wings Universe Decepticons]]

Locoman: /* 2005 IDW continuity */

2019-04-03T18:35:27Z

2005 IDW continuity

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	Watching this on a tape years later, [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Megatron]] thought that this would be a good way to rid himself of [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Starscream]]. {{storylink\|The Enemy Within!}}		Watching this on a tape years later, [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Megatron]] thought that this would be a good way to rid himself of [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Starscream]]. {{storylink\|The Enemy Within!}}

	===IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity===		===2005 IDW continuity===
	[[File:LastStandoftheWreckers5-SquadronX uhoh.jpg\|left\|thumb\|upright=1.4\|"Oh god please let Hasbro announce a toy of me right now please please ''please''"]]		[[File:LastStandoftheWreckers5-SquadronX uhoh.jpg\|left\|thumb\|upright=1.4\|"Oh god please let Hasbro announce a toy of me right now please please ''please''"]]
	Earthquake brought down [[Sherma Bridge]], an act that earned him fame. {{storylink\|The Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers\|Earthquake's Squadron X profile}}		Earthquake brought down [[Sherma Bridge]], an act that earned him fame. {{storylink\|The Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers\|Earthquake's Squadron X profile}}

S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47 at 05:21, 18 April 2017

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	Earthquake was a member of Squadron X, serving under Macabre at the end of the Great War. The ultimate, opposite number of the Autobot Wreckers, Squadron X engaged their foes once on [[Frellus IV]]. Earthquake assisted in the demolition of the [[Hasmata]] colonists aiding the Wreckers, and the later acquisition of the Decepticons' new ship, ''[[Pale Fire]]''.		Earthquake was a member of Squadron X, serving under Macabre at the end of the Great War. The ultimate, opposite number of the Autobot Wreckers, Squadron X engaged their foes once on [[Frellus IV]]. Earthquake assisted in the demolition of the [[Hasmata]] colonists aiding the Wreckers, and the later acquisition of the Decepticons' new ship, ''[[Pale Fire]]''.

	Despite their fearsome reputation, Squadron X was eventually taken out by boredom. Macabre set up an elaborate ambush for the Wreckers at [[Torax Prime]], but the Autobots never showed. One by one, the Decepticons went stir crazy as Macabre insisted they remain in wait for their foes indefinitely. Finally, Earthquake went completely 'round the bend, strapped some bombs to his chest, and went after Macabre. ~~Chances were neither~~ of them survived the explosion that followed. {{Storylink\|Tornado - Decepticon Saboteur}}		Despite their fearsome reputation, Squadron X was eventually taken out by boredom. Macabre set up an elaborate ambush for the Wreckers at [[Torax Prime]], but the Autobots never showed. One by one, the Decepticons went stir crazy as Macabre insisted they remain in wait for their foes indefinitely. Finally, Earthquake went completely 'round the bend, strapped some bombs to his chest, and went after Macabre. Neither of them survived the explosion that followed. {{Storylink\|Tornado - Decepticon Saboteur}}

	==Notes==		==Notes==

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	Earthquake was later a member of [[Squadron X]], a team of Decepticons which served as a brutal counterpart to the Autobots' [[Wreckers]]. Their rivalry came to a head on [[Pova]], and victory seemed within their grasp when [[Springer (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Springer]] was trapped under rubble. Earthquake, Tornado and [[Macabre]] advanced on the Autobots' position, but [[Impactor (G1)\|Impactor]] fired through Springer's torso at them, and this surprise tactic turned the tide against them. Earthquake and the others were put in inhibitor harnesses and contained, ready for justice.		Earthquake was later a member of [[Squadron X]], a team of Decepticons which served as a brutal counterpart to the Autobots' [[Wreckers]]. Their rivalry came to a head on [[Pova]], and victory seemed within their grasp when [[Springer (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Springer]] was trapped under rubble. Earthquake, Tornado and [[Macabre]] advanced on the Autobots' position, but [[Impactor (G1)\|Impactor]] fired through Springer's torso at them, and this surprise tactic turned the tide against them. Earthquake and the others were put in inhibitor harnesses and contained, ready for justice.

	According to [[Fisitron (G1)\|~~Fistitron~~]]'s ''[[Wreckers: Declassified]]'' datalogs, Earthquake and the rest of Squadron X were able to somehow escape their harnesses, forcing the Wreckers to execute rather than imprison them. {{storylink\|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 4\|Last Stand of the Wreckers #4}} The true story is that, for political reasons, the Wreckers had to let them go.		According to [[Fisitron (G1)\|Fisitron]]'s ''[[Wreckers: Declassified]]'' datalogs, Earthquake and the rest of Squadron X were able to somehow escape their harnesses, forcing the Wreckers to execute rather than imprison them. {{storylink\|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 4\|Last Stand of the Wreckers #4}} The true story is that, for political reasons, the Wreckers had to let them go.

	And Impactor decided he'd rather lock himself in their cell with a handgun and not come out until they were all gone. {{storylink\|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 5\|Last Stand of the Wreckers #5}} Prior to this, Earthquake was planned for termination by Macabre for displaying symptoms of [[primus apotheosis]]. {{storylink\|The Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers\|Earthquake's Squadron X profile}}		And Impactor decided he'd rather lock himself in their cell with a handgun and not come out until they were all gone. {{storylink\|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 5\|Last Stand of the Wreckers #5}} Prior to this, Earthquake was planned for termination by Macabre for displaying symptoms of [[primus apotheosis]]. {{storylink\|The Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers\|Earthquake's Squadron X profile}}

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	Earthquake brought down [[Sherma Bridge]], an act that earned him fame. {{storylink\|The Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers\|Earthquake's Squadron X profile}}		Earthquake brought down [[Sherma Bridge]], an act that earned him fame. {{storylink\|The Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers\|Earthquake's Squadron X profile}}

	Earthquake was later a member of [[Squadron X]], a team of Decepticons which served as a brutal counterpart to the Autobots' [[~~Wrecker~~]]s. Their rivalry came to a head on [[Pova]], and victory seemed within their grasp when [[Springer (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Springer]] was trapped under rubble. Earthquake, Tornado and [[Macabre]] advanced on the Autobots' position, but [[Impactor (G1)\|Impactor]] fired through Springer's torso at them, and this surprise tactic turned the tide against them. Earthquake and the others were put in inhibitor harnesses and contained, ready for justice.		Earthquake was later a member of [[Squadron X]], a team of Decepticons which served as a brutal counterpart to the Autobots' [[Wreckers]]. Their rivalry came to a head on [[Pova]], and victory seemed within their grasp when [[Springer (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Springer]] was trapped under rubble. Earthquake, Tornado and [[Macabre]] advanced on the Autobots' position, but [[Impactor (G1)\|Impactor]] fired through Springer's torso at them, and this surprise tactic turned the tide against them. Earthquake and the others were put in inhibitor harnesses and contained, ready for justice.

	According to [[Fisitron (G1)\|Fistitron]]'s ''[[Wreckers: Declassified]]'' datalogs, Earthquake and the rest of Squadron X were able to somehow escape their harnesses, forcing the Wreckers to execute rather than imprison them. {{storylink\|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 4\|Last Stand of the Wreckers #4}} The true story is that, for political reasons, the Wreckers had to let them go.		According to [[Fisitron (G1)\|Fistitron]]'s ''[[Wreckers: Declassified]]'' datalogs, Earthquake and the rest of Squadron X were able to somehow escape their harnesses, forcing the Wreckers to execute rather than imprison them. {{storylink\|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 4\|Last Stand of the Wreckers #4}} The true story is that, for political reasons, the Wreckers had to let them go.