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{{disambig2|the mass-produced drones|the individual Decepticon air warrior who looks just like them|Dreadwing (Movie)}}
:''Class Alpha drone units are [[drone]]s from the [[Transformers (2007 franchise)|Transformers]] portion of the [[movie continuity family]].''
:''Class Alpha drone units are [[drone]]s from the [[Movie (franchise)|2007 movie franchise]] in the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Dreadwingmovieprequel.jpg|300px|thumb|Woah, I must be really drunk. I`m seeing 1,2,3,4...15 Dreadwings!]]
Undeveloped at the time of their creation the '''Class Alpha drone units''' have often been used as the backbone of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'s workforce. When [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] decreed that they be developed as foot soldiers to help him take over the planet, they were upgraded and refitted for military combat. This body-type is combat-ready and capable of limited flight, seeing as how they transform into fighter jets.


[[Image:Dreadwingmovieprequel.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Woah, I must be really drunk. I`m seeing 1,2,3,4...15 Dreadwings!]]
They also look physically similar to [[Dreadwing (Movie)|Dreadwing]], who was once a Class Alpha drone unit himself before he evolved into a warrior in his own right and was put in charge of the entire drone army.<ref>''[[Transformers: The Reign of Starscream|The Reign of Starscream]]'' trade paperback bonus material</ref>
Drones have often been used on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] for manual labor. It was [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] who first put drones to use in the military when he had drones upgraded and refitted for combat. The '''Class Alpha drones''' are combat-ready and capable of flight. [[Dreadwing (Movie)|Dreadwing]] was once a Class Alpha, but is now a warrior in his own right and has been put in charge of the drone army.


==Fiction==
==Fiction==
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Many years ago, Class Alpha drones were the workhorses of Cybertron's military under the command of [[Megatron (Movie)|Protector Megatron]]. They defended the cities of [[Trypticon (Movie)|Trypticon]] and [[Simfur]] when aliens from the [[Eshems Nebula]] suddenly attacked. {{storylink|Defiance issue 1|Defiance #1}} When Megatron declared his military rule and led an attack on the aliens, Alpha drones made up the bulk of the Cybertronians forces, until Dreadwing botched an maneuver and half of the drones were destroyed. {{storylink|Defiance issue 2|Defiance #2}} The drones were absorbed into the new "Decepticon" army when Megatron declared [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime's]] followers as traitors. During the subsequent civil war, Alpha drones in their thousands were destroyed by the better-skilled, independent Autobots, but often, sheer numbers would overcome [[Autobot]] tenacity and courage. The drones were also used to help build the mighty starship ''[[Nemesis (Movie)|Nemesis]]'', and were among the troops loaded onto the ship when it left on its mysterious mission. {{Storylink|Defiance issue 4|Defiance #4}}
Many years ago, Class Alpha drones were the workhorses of Cybertron's military under the command of [[Megatron (Movie)|Protector Megatron]]. They defended the cities of [[Trypticon (Movie)|Trypticon]] and [[Simfur]] when aliens from the [[Eshems Nebula]] suddenly attacked. {{storylink|Defiance issue 1|Defiance #1}} When Megatron declared his military rule and led an attack on the aliens, Alpha drones made up the bulk of the Cybertronians forces, until Dreadwing botched an maneuver and half of the drones were destroyed. {{storylink|Defiance issue 2|Defiance #2}} The drones were absorbed into the new "Decepticon" army when Megatron declared [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime's]] followers as traitors. During the subsequent civil war, Alpha drones in their thousands were destroyed by the better-skilled, independent Autobots, but often, sheer numbers would overcome [[Autobot]] tenacity and courage. The drones were also used to help build the mighty starship ''[[Nemesis (Movie)|Nemesis]]'', and were among the troops loaded onto the ship when it left on its mysterious mission. {{Storylink|Defiance issue 4|Defiance #4}}


A fleet of Alpha drones were present at the Battle of [[Tyger Pax]], managing to kill at least one Autobot in [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] and [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]]'s  squad. Most followed the survivors down into the AllSpark chamber, but were presumably destroyed when the Autobots brought the place crashing down.  {{storylink|Movie Prequel issue 1|Prime Directive #1}}
A fleet of Alpha drones were present at the Battle of [[Tyger Pax]], managing to kill at least one Autobot in [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] and [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]]'s  squad. Most followed the survivors down into the AllSpark chamber, but were presumably destroyed when the Autobots brought the place crashing down.  {{storylink|Movie Prequel issue 1|Movie Prequel #1}}


[[Image:ROSDreadwingturns.jpg|left|250px|thumb|NOT AS PLANNED.]]
[[File:ROSDreadwingturns.jpg|left|250px|thumb|NOT AS PLANNED.]]


When Starscream's Allspark failed, Dreadwing revealed he had used his massive drone army to take over the Cybertronian Decepticons, and, seemingly resentful of having been left behind when [[Nemesis (Movie)|Starscream's pursuit craft]] was launched, tried to use his troops to take down Starscream's team. However, Starscream and his loyal soldiers proved a challenge, and the Autobots managed to deactivate the drones. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 5|The Reign of Starscream #5}}
When Starscream's Allspark failed, Dreadwing revealed he had used his massive drone army to take over the Cybertronian Decepticons, and, seemingly resentful of having been left behind when [[Nemesis (Movie)|Starscream's pursuit craft]] was launched, tried to use his troops to take down Starscream's team. However, Starscream and his loyal soldiers proved a challenge, and the Autobots managed to deactivate the drones. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 5|The Reign of Starscream #5}}


[[Flatline (ROTF)|Flatline]] utilized both Class Alpha Drone units and Class Beta Drone units as security on his ship. He deployed them to stop [[The Twins|his]] [[Arcee (Movie)|experiments]] from running wild, but they were unsuccessful. {{storylink|Tales of the Fallen issue 6|Tales of the Fallen #6}}
[[Flatline (ROTF)|Flatline]] utilized both Class Alpha Drone units and Class Beta Drone units as security on his ship. He deployed them to stop [[Twins (ROTF)|his]] [[Arcee (Movie)|experiments]] from running wild, but they were unsuccessful. {{storylink|Tales of the Fallen issue 6|Tales of the Fallen #6}}
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===Titan movie comics===
===Titan movie comics===
Grey Dreadwing drones were sent in their dozens in constant attacks on [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]. He was able to shoot at them whilst simultaneously punching the head off another drone because he's bloody ''hard''. Poor Dreadwing.  {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 1|Prelude: Optimus Prime}}
Grey Dreadwing drones were sent in their dozens in constant attacks on [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]. He was able to shoot at them whilst simultaneously punching the head off another drone because he's bloody ''hard''. Poor Dreadwing.  {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 1|Prelude: Optimus Prime}}


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====Alternate timeline====
[[File:Titan14 Savannah.jpg|right|350px|thumb|]]
In a [[Tyran 208.28 Gamma|divergent timeline]], the Decepticons succeeded at Mission City and conquered the United States. Purple Dreadwing drones patrolled the skies of the conquered [[United States of America]].  {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 9|Twilight's Last Gleaming, Part: 1}}


[[Image:Titan14 Savannah.jpg|right|350px|thumb|]]
Following the Decepticons being deposed, hordes of Dreadwing drones swooped down on [[Savannah]] as part of a plan to set up the Autobots in a fight with [[NATO]] forces. Having achieved this, they attempted to ensure [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] didn't ruin their plans by reaching the mind-controlled NATO tank commander. Unfortunately for them, the Autobots took out all but one, and unfortunately for ''that'' one he got taken down by Bumblebee's fiery exhaust. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 14|Aftermath Part 1}} {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 15|Aftermath Part 2}}  
Purple Dreadwing drones patrol the skies of the conquered [[United States of America]].  {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 9|Twilight's Last Gleaming, Part: 1}}
 
Following the Decepticon's being deposed, hordes of drones swooped down on [[Savannah]] as part of a plan to set up the Autobots in a fight with [[NATO]] forces. Having achieved this, they attempted to ensure [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] didn't ruin their plans by reaching the mind-controlled NATO tank commander. Unfortunately for them, the Autobots took out all but one, and unfortunately for ''that'' one he got taken down by Bumblebee's fiery exhaust. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 14|Aftermath Part 1}} {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 15|Aftermath Part 2}}  


Dreadwing drones attacked the San Diego docks in California as part of a scorched earth policy. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 16|Dark Spark}}  
Dreadwing drones attacked the San Diego docks in California as part of a scorched earth policy. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 16|Dark Spark}}  
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==Games==
==Games==
{{cleanup|Too much commentary on what they are LIKE instead of what they did and where they appeared.}}
===''Battle for the Allspark'' Online game===
 
[[File:Dreadwing head.jpg|left|180px|thumb|Dreadwing units can be either Autobot (top) or Decepticon (bottom).]]
===''Battle for the Allspark'' online game===
Dreadwing units of both sides have equal of attack and speed but little defense. They are differentiated by little more than the make of their noggins and bellies; Decepticon versions have a circular lens-face while Autobot versions use a facemask-with-optics model and have slightly different torso shapes. {{storylink|Battle for the Allspark}}
[[Image:Dreadwing-gamedrone.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Probably not Skywarp, definitely not Hooligan.]]
[[Image:Dreadwing head.jpg|left|180px|thumb|Dreadwing units can be either Autobot (top) or Decepticon (bottom).]]
 
There were also lots of Autobot Dreadwings. While the Decepticon Dreadwings had camera lens-like faces, the Autobot Dreadwings had heads with faceplates. The Autobot versions also had slightly different bellies. Dreadwings of both sides have equal of Attack and Speed abilities, with little defence. {{storylink|Battle for the Allspark}}


===Transformers The Game (console)===
===''Transformers: The Game'' (console)===
{{voiceactor|TBA (grunts only)}}
Dreadwing drones are solo attackers for both the Autobot and Decepticon armies. Their main weapon is a deadly [[flamethrower]] with limited range for each arm. They can creating a burning ring of fire by launching into the air then coming down slowly in robot form.


Dreadwings appeared as solo attackers for both the Autobot and Decepticon armies. Aside from the faceplate differences, Decepticon Dreadwings had a gray camo deco, while the Autobot versions had blue and yellow "Blue Angels" markings. Both were shielded against artillery in robot mode except for the shockwave of [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]]'s missiles.
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Their main weapon was a deadly flamethrower built into each arm. It had limited range, but hoo doggies does it hurt. They were also capable of creating a burning ring of fire by launching into the air then coming down slowly in robot form. They couldn't be hit with melee attacks while their flame throwers were in use. The only way to stop the flame throwers was to throw something at them, which would leave them vulnerable to melee attacks.
Autobot Dreadwings battled [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] while he completed his objectives at a military airfield.


Autobot versions of the drone commonly accosted [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] while he completed his objectives at a military airfield. Both sides used them as backups during the final showdown in [[Mission City]].
Both sides used them as backups during the final showdown in [[Mission City]], during which [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]] encountered two Decepticon Dreadwings.


During the final battle at Mission City, [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]] encountered two Decepticon versions individually. He beat the two of them, as well as Starscream and Blackout. {{storylink|Transformers The Game (console)|Transformers The Game}}
Aside from the faceplate differences, Decepticon Dreadwings had a gray camo deco, while the Autobot versions had blue and yellow "Blue Angels" markings.. {{storylink|Transformers The Game (console)|Transformers The Game}}


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===''Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (PSP)''===
Dreadwing drones were Decepticons that attacked Autobots with their pulse cannons. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (PSP)}}
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==Toys==
==Toys==
===''Transformers'' (2007)===
===''Transformers'' (2007)===
[[Image:Dreadwingmovietoy.jpg|right|250px|thumb|]]
[[File:Dreadwingmovietoy.jpg|right|250px|thumb|]]
* '''Dreadwing''' (Deluxe, 2007)
* '''Dreadwing''' (Deluxe, 2007)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MD-15'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MD-15'''
**''Accessories'': 2 "flame" missiles
**''Accessories'': 2 "flame" missiles
 
{{note|The ''Transformers'' Dreadwing toy represents both the main individual and the Class Alpha drone units.}}
: The Dreadwing toy could stand in for any Class Alpha drone.
 
: Dreadwing transforms into a modified MiG-29 "Fulcrum" fighter jet (with a VTOL fan and what looks like to be an undercarriage sensor pod).  He's the Decepticon version.
: Dreadwing transforms into a modified MiG-29 "Fulcrum" fighter jet (with a VTOL fan and what looks like to be an undercarriage sensor pod).  He's the Decepticon version.


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: This mold was later used to make [[Overcast (Movie)|Overcast]] and ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Fearswoop (ROTF)|Fearswoop]].
: This mold was later used to make [[Overcast (Movie)|Overcast]] and ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Fearswoop (ROTF)|Fearswoop]].
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==Notes==
==Notes==
[[File:Dreadwing-gamedrone.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Probably not Skywarp, definitely not Hooligan.]]
* Artist [[Ken Christiansen]] designed Dreadwing (and thus the Class Alpha drones), along with the other new characters in the [[Transformers The Game|''Transformers'' - The Game]] and [[Revenge of the Fallen (video games)|''Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen'' - The Game]] video games.  
* Artist [[Ken Christiansen]] designed Dreadwing (and thus the Class Alpha drones), along with the other new characters in the [[Transformers The Game|''Transformers'' - The Game]] and [[Revenge of the Fallen (video games)|''Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen'' - The Game]] video games.  
* The subtle differences between Dreadwing and the Class Alpha drone units are an appearance of purple bits on the drone commander, more spiky head chevrons, and something resembling eyebrow articulation that is absent in the drones. One must be able to express all those emotions when thinking and independent, apparently.
* The subtle differences between Dreadwing and the Class Alpha drone units are an appearance of purple bits on the drone commander, more spiky head chevrons, and something resembling eyebrow articulation that is absent in the drones. One must be able to express all those emotions when thinking and independent, apparently.
* The Class Alpha drone units were named as such in the bonus material of the ''[[Transformers: The Reign of Starscream|The Reign of Starscream]]'' trade paperback.
* The Class Alpha drone units were named as such in the bonus material of the ''[[Transformers: The Reign of Starscream|The Reign of Starscream]]'' trade paperback.
==References==
{{reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://badflipblog.blogspot.com/2009/10/tf1-jet-drone-01.html Dreadwing concepts] and [http://badflipblog.blogspot.com/2009/10/tf1-jet-drone-02.html final rendering] on Ken Christiansen's blog.
* [http://badflipblog.blogspot.com/2009/10/tf1-jet-drone-01.html Dreadwing concepts] and [http://badflipblog.blogspot.com/2009/10/tf1-jet-drone-02.html final rendering] on Ken Christiansen's blog.
* [http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/Dreadwing/dreadwing.htm Dreadwing at TFU.info]
 


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Latest revision as of 21:33, 5 October 2025

Class Alpha drone units are drones from the Transformers portion of the movie continuity family.
Woah, I must be really drunk. I`m seeing 1,2,3,4...15 Dreadwings!

Undeveloped at the time of their creation the Class Alpha drone units have often been used as the backbone of Cybertron's workforce. When Megatron decreed that they be developed as foot soldiers to help him take over the planet, they were upgraded and refitted for military combat. This body-type is combat-ready and capable of limited flight, seeing as how they transform into fighter jets.

They also look physically similar to Dreadwing, who was once a Class Alpha drone unit himself before he evolved into a warrior in his own right and was put in charge of the entire drone army.<ref>The Reign of Starscream trade paperback bonus material</ref>

Fiction

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IDW movie comics

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Many years ago, Class Alpha drones were the workhorses of Cybertron's military under the command of Protector Megatron. They defended the cities of Trypticon and Simfur when aliens from the Eshems Nebula suddenly attacked. Defiance #1 When Megatron declared his military rule and led an attack on the aliens, Alpha drones made up the bulk of the Cybertronians forces, until Dreadwing botched an maneuver and half of the drones were destroyed. Defiance #2 The drones were absorbed into the new "Decepticon" army when Megatron declared Optimus Prime's followers as traitors. During the subsequent civil war, Alpha drones in their thousands were destroyed by the better-skilled, independent Autobots, but often, sheer numbers would overcome Autobot tenacity and courage. The drones were also used to help build the mighty starship Nemesis, and were among the troops loaded onto the ship when it left on its mysterious mission. Defiance #4

A fleet of Alpha drones were present at the Battle of Tyger Pax, managing to kill at least one Autobot in Bumblebee and Arcee's squad. Most followed the survivors down into the AllSpark chamber, but were presumably destroyed when the Autobots brought the place crashing down. Movie Prequel #1

NOT AS PLANNED.

When Starscream's Allspark failed, Dreadwing revealed he had used his massive drone army to take over the Cybertronian Decepticons, and, seemingly resentful of having been left behind when Starscream's pursuit craft was launched, tried to use his troops to take down Starscream's team. However, Starscream and his loyal soldiers proved a challenge, and the Autobots managed to deactivate the drones. The Reign of Starscream #5

Flatline utilized both Class Alpha Drone units and Class Beta Drone units as security on his ship. He deployed them to stop his experiments from running wild, but they were unsuccessful. Tales of the Fallen #6

Titan movie comics

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Grey Dreadwing drones were sent in their dozens in constant attacks on Optimus Prime. He was able to shoot at them whilst simultaneously punching the head off another drone because he's bloody hard. Poor Dreadwing. Prelude: Optimus Prime

Alternate timeline

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In a divergent timeline, the Decepticons succeeded at Mission City and conquered the United States. Purple Dreadwing drones patrolled the skies of the conquered United States of America. Twilight's Last Gleaming, Part: 1

Following the Decepticons being deposed, hordes of Dreadwing drones swooped down on Savannah as part of a plan to set up the Autobots in a fight with NATO forces. Having achieved this, they attempted to ensure Bumblebee didn't ruin their plans by reaching the mind-controlled NATO tank commander. Unfortunately for them, the Autobots took out all but one, and unfortunately for that one he got taken down by Bumblebee's fiery exhaust. Aftermath Part 1 Aftermath Part 2

Dreadwing drones attacked the San Diego docks in California as part of a scorched earth policy. Dark Spark

Games

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Battle for the Allspark Online game

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Dreadwing units can be either Autobot (top) or Decepticon (bottom).

Dreadwing units of both sides have equal of attack and speed but little defense. They are differentiated by little more than the make of their noggins and bellies; Decepticon versions have a circular lens-face while Autobot versions use a facemask-with-optics model and have slightly different torso shapes. Battle for the Allspark

Transformers: The Game (console)

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Dreadwing drones are solo attackers for both the Autobot and Decepticon armies. Their main weapon is a deadly flamethrower with limited range for each arm. They can creating a burning ring of fire by launching into the air then coming down slowly in robot form.


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Autobot Dreadwings battled Starscream while he completed his objectives at a military airfield.

Both sides used them as backups during the final showdown in Mission City, during which Jazz encountered two Decepticon Dreadwings.

Aside from the faceplate differences, Decepticon Dreadwings had a gray camo deco, while the Autobot versions had blue and yellow "Blue Angels" markings.. Transformers The Game

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (PSP)

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Dreadwing drones were Decepticons that attacked Autobots with their pulse cannons. Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (PSP)

Toys

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Transformers (2007)

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  • Dreadwing (Deluxe, 2007)
    • Japanese ID number: MD-15
    • Accessories: 2 "flame" missiles
The Transformers Dreadwing toy represents both the main individual and the Class Alpha drone units.
Dreadwing transforms into a modified MiG-29 "Fulcrum" fighter jet (with a VTOL fan and what looks like to be an undercarriage sensor pod). He's the Decepticon version.
His exhaust flames serve dual purpose as firing missiles in both modes. In robot mode, these represent the flamethrower attack from the video game. His chest also has a spring-loaded Automorph gimmick, opening up and revealing more robot parts.
This mold was later used to make Overcast and Revenge of the Fallen Fearswoop.

Notes

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Probably not Skywarp, definitely not Hooligan.
  • Artist Ken Christiansen designed Dreadwing (and thus the Class Alpha drones), along with the other new characters in the Transformers - The Game and Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen - The Game video games.
  • The subtle differences between Dreadwing and the Class Alpha drone units are an appearance of purple bits on the drone commander, more spiky head chevrons, and something resembling eyebrow articulation that is absent in the drones. One must be able to express all those emotions when thinking and independent, apparently.
  • The Class Alpha drone units were named as such in the bonus material of the The Reign of Starscream trade paperback.

References

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