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{{faction|decepticon|{{factions/icons|custom= | {{faction|decepticon|{{factions/icons|custom=CybertronGuard.png|cSize=40px|cLink=Cybertron Guard}}|ascenticon}} | ||
{{disambig3|Nova Storm}} | {{disambig3|Nova Storm}} | ||
:''Nova Storm is a [[Decepticon]] [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].'' | :''Nova Storm is a [[Decepticon]] [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].'' | ||
[[File:G1 cartoon Nova Storm.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2]] | [[File:G1 cartoon Nova Storm.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|''They call me mellow yellow (Quite rightly)'']] | ||
One of the formidable [[Rainmaker]]s, '''Nova Storm''' is | One of the formidable [[Rainmaker]]s, '''Nova Storm''' is specially armored to survive in volcanoes or even the {{w|chromosphere}} of a star for short periods of time.<ref>[[Ask Vector Prime]] Facebook post, 13 July 2015</ref> | ||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity=== | ===Generation 1 cartoon continuity=== | ||
====''The Transformers'' cartoon==== | ====''The Transformers'' cartoon==== | ||
[[File:DivideandConquer RainmakersJetModes.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.3]] | [[File:DivideandConquer RainmakersJetModes.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.3|The yellow Tetrajet at the back.]] | ||
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]]. | 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]]. | ||
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material=== | ===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material=== | ||
During the war for Cybertron, Nova Storm was an [[ | During the war for Cybertron, Nova Storm was an [[Cybertronian military insignia|Air Force Infantry Raider]]. {{storylink|#Generations|''Siege'' toy packaging}} | ||
===2019 IDW continuity=== | ===2019 IDW continuity=== | ||
During the [[War of the Threefold Spark]], the Rainmakers were a military unit that included Nova Storm. When the [[Ascenticon Guard]] chose to swell their ranks in the modern era, she 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 | {{first|[[Rise of the Decepticons: All Fall Down|''Transformers'' #19]]}} | ||
[[File:AllFallDown-Rainmakers.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1]] | |||
During the [[War of the Threefold Spark]], the Rainmakers were a military unit that included Nova Storm. When the [[Ascenticon Guard]] chose to swell their ranks in the modern era, she and 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 and breached the ceiling. After a supercharged [[Ion Storm]] used his powers to disable all the senators, Nova Storm was seen tending to him. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: We Have Deceived You|We Have Deceived You}} | |||
After seizing full control of the governing body, Megatron introduced the Rainmakers to his fellow Senators before [[Clench (G1)|Clench]] reported that [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] had escaped, the Rainmakers being deployed to down and recapture him. Catching up to the Prime, Nova Storm | [[File:Titans NovaStormOptimus.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.7]] | ||
After seizing full control of the governing body, Megatron introduced the Rainmakers to his fellow Senators before [[Clench (G1)|Clench]] reported that [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] had escaped, the Rainmakers being deployed to down and recapture him. Catching up to the Prime, Nova Storm delivered the killing blow after Sentinel was shocked by Ion Storm and blasted by Acid Storm. Touching down, the trio regarded the Prime's dying cries for aid before retreating when [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] opened fire on them. {{storylink|War World: Prime|Prime}} Though the Rainmakers' murder prompted a mixed reception in the Decepticon ranks, Nova Storm was present at the gladiatorial arena when [[Termagax]] returned to denounce the Decepticons, bearing witness to Megatron contemptuously opening fire on his mentor. {{storylink|War World: Awakenings|Awakenings}} | |||
Nova Storm joined [[Strika's Heavies]] and other Decepticons in an assault on the [[Forge Pyramid]], the last major institution in Iacon unclaimed by their forces. They found the Autobots meeting with [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] already and tried to storm the building. Nova Storm's invulnerable hide allowed her to forcibly smash her way inside ahead of the other Decepticons. Once there, however, Optimus Prime warned her they were evacuating as the Pyramid's plasma reactors were failing. Those Decepticons that had breached the defenses fled along with the Autobots as the Pyramid melted in on itself. {{storylink|War World: Titans|Titans}} | |||
[[File:SeaOfRustII WindchargerVNovaStorm.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1]] | |||
Nova Storm and the Rainmakers were present when Megatron learned Optimus Prime and the Autobots had abandoned Iacon entirely. {{storylink|War World: We Are Not Meant To Be Darkness|We Are Not Meant To Be Darkness}} Megatron later had Nova Storm with him when the unpredictable [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] made a surprise reappearance on Cybertron. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Sea of Rust I|Sea of Rust I}} | |||
[[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] brought forth the Rainmakers when the Decepticons journeyed out to the [[Rust Sea|Sea of Rust]]. They had been alerted that Termagax was there, in possession of the [[Enigma of Combination]]. The Decepticons had begun to rely on the Rainmakers too much, though, as [[Pyra Magna (G1)|Pyra Magna]] had snipers on the roof of Termagax's house, prepared for their approach. [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] and [[Sureshot (G1)|Sureshot]] shot down Ion Storm and Acid Storm, while [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]] used his magnetic powers to snare Nova Storm. He was unable to harm her outsides, but her insides proved vulnerable to his magnetic manipulations. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Sea of Rust II|Sea of Rust II}} Nova Storm was brought down, and struggled to recover as a full battle erupted between the Autobots and Decepticons. When the Enigma fell into the Sea of Rust, the Autobots noted that it might be possible for Nova Storm to retrieve it. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Enigmatic|Enigmatic}} | |||
The Rainmakers later accompanied Megatron to his meeting with [[Exarchon]]. Eager for a third body, the Threefold Spark had released [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]] only to be melted by his irradiated touch. As she was immune, Megatron ordered Nova Storm to put Sunstorm back in his cage. {{storylink|War's End Part Three}} The Rainmakers flew with Megatron to intercept Optimus Prime and the Autobots before they reached [[Darkmount (Cybertron)|Darkmount]]. {{storylink|End of Time}} Nova Storm and many other Seekers later fought [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] during the battle of Darkmount. {{storylink|Transformers: Fate of Cybertron|Fate of Cybertron}} | |||
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Nova 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}} | Nova 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== | |||
===''Transformers: Heavy Metal''=== | |||
Nova Storm was among the Decepticons under Starscream's command who invaded Earth in search of Energon. {{storylink|Transformers: Heavy Metal}} | |||
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===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''=== | |||
Nova Storm was a Seeker scientist who’d been specially modified to be extremely durable, and was one of the few Transformers capable of withstanding [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]]’s radiation. As a member of the Rainmakers, he was able to continue the mission even after his teammates rendered the area inhospitable. {{storylink|Decepticon Directive}} | |||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
==='' | ===''War for Cybertron: Siege''=== | ||
[[File: | [[File:Siege-toy NovaStorm.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Am I Sunstorm or not?]] | ||
<ul class="iconlist">{{bp-d1|'''Seeker Acid Storm''' / '''Seeker Ion Storm''' / '''Seeker Nova Storm''' (Multi-pack, [[2019]])}}</ul> | |||
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-S54''' | |||
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SG-EX''' | |||
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 27]], [[2021]] | |||
:*''Accessories'': 2 "RM Storm Range [[Null-ray|Null-Ray]] Laser Launchers" | |||
:''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' "Seeker Nova 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 | :''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' "Seeker Nova 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. Noticeably, said jet mode has the robot legs sticking out from the undercarriage. | ||
:Nova Storm | : Fitting with the rest of ''Siege'', Nova Storm has [[5 mm post]]s on his biceps, forearms, shins, under his feet (thrusters), and wings. The 3 mm pegs on his shins, forearms, left bicep, and the tips of his Null-Rays can accommodate [[Fire Blast effect|effects parts]] sold separately. Like the rest of ''Siege'', his robot mode focuses on articulation, with double-jointed elbows, knees that bend at nearly 180 degrees, ankle rockers, and waist articulation, being notable articulation points for a Seeker toy. Being a rather heavy shellformer, he can be separated into both a wingless robot mode and a nearly complete tetrajet easily, via a friction hinge. | ||
: | :Nova Storm comes in a three-pack with "[[Acid Storm (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Seeker Acid Storm]]" and "[[Ion Storm#Toys|Seeker Ion Storm]]", based on their cartoon appearance in "[[Divide and Conquer]]". All three feature battle damage (the ''exact same'' layouts across all three) and the smirkless head sculpt used by Starscream. | ||
:Interestingly, not only was this set was not released in other Hasbro markets, but TakaraTomy | : This set was made available at general retail in U.S. [[Target]] stores without a prior announcement from Hasbro, then much later [[Entertainment Earth]] got a run of them in 2021. | ||
:Interestingly, not only was this set was not released in other Hasbro markets, but TakaraTomy would eventually schedule it for release in Japan nearly two full years later. Further, the toys stock photography used versions of the toys with slightly different paint applications based on a [[:File:Rainmakers.jpg|screenshot]] from the original cartoon: but of the trio, Nova Storm is the only one to go unchanged in these "prototypes". | |||
{{WFCSiegeStarscreamMold}} | {{WFCSiegeStarscreamMold}} | ||
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==Merchandise== | ==Merchandise== | ||
=== | ===The Loyal Subjects=== | ||
[[File:TLSRainmakers.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Make it Rain. (Nova Storm is on the left)]] | [[File:TLSRainmakers.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Make it Rain. (Nova Storm is on the left)]] | ||
* '''Rainmakers''' (2013) | * '''Rainmakers''' (2013) | ||
**''Accessories:'' Pegged wings, blasters | **''Accessories:'' Pegged wings, blasters | ||
: | :Released by [[The Loyal Subjects]], the yet-to-be-named yellow Rainmaker is a 3-inch non-transforming vinyl figure designed by [[Les Schetkoe]]. He comes in the "Rainmakers" set alongside [[Acid Storm (G1)#Merchandise|Acid Storm]] and the [[Ion Storm#Merchandise|blue Rainmaker]]. The set comes in a retro box and was released in a limited run of 500 pieces. | ||
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:The card features original artwork based on the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Nova Storm toy, with line-art by [[Sara Pitre-Durocher]] and colors by [[María Ana Paolo]]. | :The card features original artwork based on the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Nova Storm toy, with line-art by [[Sara Pitre-Durocher]] and colors by [[María Ana Paolo]]. | ||
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===Jada Toys=== | |||
[[File:JadaNanoMetalfigsSeries2G1BW-18pack.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]] | |||
*'''Transformers Series 2 18-pack''' (4cm Die Cast Figure Multipack, 2022) | |||
:Released by [[Jada Toys]], ''Nano Metalfigs'' Series 2 Nova Storm is a redeco of the Series 1 [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Nano Metalfigs|Starscream]]/[[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Jada Toys|Thundercracker]] mold, an incredibly small die-cast figurine molded with his hands on his waist. He has a little base attached to his feet for balancing reasons. | |||
:Nova Storm also shares the same mold as Series 2 [[Acid Storm (G1)#Jada Toys|Acid Storm]] and comes in an impressive multipack with him and [[Jada Toys#Nano Metalfigs|sixteen other figurines]]. | |||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
[[File:Nova_Storm_AskVectorPrime.jpg|thumb|right|200px]] | [[File:Nova_Storm_AskVectorPrime.jpg|thumb|right|200px]] | ||
* | *The yellow Rainmaker went officially unnamed for over 30 years until [[Brandy Dixon]] gave the name "Nova Storm" in a [[2015]] entry of the Facebook edition of "[[Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime]]". | ||
* 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)|''Universe'' Acid Storm]]. | *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)|''Universe'' Acid Storm]]. | ||
*A common piece of [[fanon]] identified the yellow Rainmaker as a partially yellow [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]]. However, even taking into consideration the haphazard coloring typically given to generic Seekers, chances were in favor of | *A common piece of [[fanon]] identified the yellow Rainmaker as a partially yellow [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]]. However, even taking into consideration the haphazard coloring typically given to generic Seekers, chances were in favor of them not being the same person. After being asked the question during the August 2010 Q&A, Hasbro confirmed that the yellow Rainmaker was not Sunstorm, but did not give the character a name at that time.<ref>[http://www.asmzine.com/geekly-rewind/2010/07/26/hasbro-transformers-qa-july-2010-answers August 2010 Q&A on ASMzine:] ''"When the right opportunities arise, the other Seekers seen in the original television series such as Acid Storm have been named and given official backgrounds. Unfortunately, not every character that has appeared on screen has made the transition into other forms of media or even product. Because of this fact, there has been no official backgrounds created for these characters."''</ref> | ||
*Nova Storm's first named appearance in | *Nova Storm's first named appearance in Ask Vector Prime presented the character as male. Both the ''Trading Card Game'' and 2019 IDW continuity present Nova Storm as female, likely in reference to the character's contemporary ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Cyberverse]]'' [[Nova Storm (Cyberverse)|counterpart]]. Their original and most reliable role remains as unremarked-upon background filler, so this can be considered something of a choose-your-own-adventure situation. | ||
===Foreign names=== | ===Foreign names=== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[https://www.deviantart.com/bdixonarts/art/Novastorm-Colorsnew-2013-Low-Res-402915159 DeviantArt commentary by Brandy Dixon] | *[https://www.deviantart.com/bdixonarts/art/Novastorm-Colorsnew-2013-Low-Res-402915159 2013 DeviantArt commentary by Brandy Dixon] | ||
[[Category:Female Transformers]] | [[Category:Female Transformers]] | ||
[[Category:Generation 1 cartoon Decepticons]] | [[Category:Generation 1 cartoon Decepticons]] | ||
[[Category:Generation 1 Seekers]] | [[Category:Generation 1 Seekers]] | ||
[[Category:Generations Selects Decepticons]] | |||
[[Category:IDW (2019) Decepticons]] | [[Category:IDW (2019) Decepticons]] | ||
[[Category:Second Cybertron Alliance]] | |||
[[Category:TakaraTomy Mall exclusives]] | |||
[[Category:Transformers Roleplaying Game Decepticons]] | |||
[[Category:Variable gender characters]] | [[Category:Variable gender characters]] | ||
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege Decepticons]] | [[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege Decepticons]] | ||
[[Category:Wings Universe Decepticons]] | [[Category:Wings Universe Decepticons]] | ||
[[Category:Security officers]] | |||
Latest revision as of 08:21, 16 February 2026
| The name or term "Nova Storm" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Nova Storm (disambiguation). |
- Nova Storm is a Decepticon Seeker from the Generation 1 continuity family.
One of the formidable Rainmakers, Nova Storm is specially armored to survive in volcanoes or even the chromosphere of a star for short periods of time.[1]
Fiction
[edit]Generation 1 cartoon continuity
[edit]The Transformers cartoon
[edit]
When a group of Autobots (and Chip Chase) journeyed to Cybertron to fetch a cosmitron for a wounded Optimus Prime, Megatron sent the Rainmaker trio to make things difficult for our heroes with some acid rain.
Guess what? They failed. Divide and Conquer
Ask Vector Prime
[edit]The Rainmakers were among the deadliest subordinates of Shockwave on Cybertron and Earth in many universal streams.
The Primax 509.28 Epsilon iteration of Nova Storm once nearly hit Vector Prime with his Trilithium Crystal Cannons. This Nova was one of the few bots able to withstand the presence of Sunstorm. Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/13
Generations Selects Special Comic
[edit]In 2050, Nova Storm was one of the Decepticons supporting the Selector revolt at Neo Scramble City. Volcanicus comic 1 When the Dinobots arrived, Nova Storm and the other Rainmakers fought Swoop, who blew their Acid Rain back into their own faces. This forced their systems to falter and made them fall to the ground. Volcanicus comic 2
War for Cybertron Trilogy marketing material
[edit]During the war for Cybertron, Nova Storm was an Air Force Infantry Raider. Siege toy packaging
2019 IDW continuity
[edit]- First appearance: Transformers #19
During the War of the Threefold Spark, the Rainmakers were a military unit that included Nova Storm. When the Ascenticon Guard chose to swell their ranks in the modern era, she and Ion Storm reconnected with existing guardsman Acid Storm, a reunion that would be seen as foreboding to some. All Fall Down When the Ascenticons, now rebranded as the Decepticons, took over the Senate building, the Rainmakers attacked from above and breached the ceiling. After a supercharged Ion Storm used his powers to disable all the senators, Nova Storm was seen tending to him. We Have Deceived You
After seizing full control of the governing body, Megatron introduced the Rainmakers to his fellow Senators before Clench reported that Sentinel Prime had escaped, the Rainmakers being deployed to down and recapture him. Catching up to the Prime, Nova Storm delivered the killing blow after Sentinel was shocked by Ion Storm and blasted by Acid Storm. Touching down, the trio regarded the Prime's dying cries for aid before retreating when Chromia opened fire on them. Prime Though the Rainmakers' murder prompted a mixed reception in the Decepticon ranks, Nova Storm was present at the gladiatorial arena when Termagax returned to denounce the Decepticons, bearing witness to Megatron contemptuously opening fire on his mentor. Awakenings
Nova Storm joined Strika's Heavies and other Decepticons in an assault on the Forge Pyramid, the last major institution in Iacon unclaimed by their forces. They found the Autobots meeting with Perceptor already and tried to storm the building. Nova Storm's invulnerable hide allowed her to forcibly smash her way inside ahead of the other Decepticons. Once there, however, Optimus Prime warned her they were evacuating as the Pyramid's plasma reactors were failing. Those Decepticons that had breached the defenses fled along with the Autobots as the Pyramid melted in on itself. Titans
Nova Storm and the Rainmakers were present when Megatron learned Optimus Prime and the Autobots had abandoned Iacon entirely. We Are Not Meant To Be Darkness Megatron later had Nova Storm with him when the unpredictable Skywarp made a surprise reappearance on Cybertron. Sea of Rust I
Sixshot brought forth the Rainmakers when the Decepticons journeyed out to the Sea of Rust. They had been alerted that Termagax was there, in possession of the Enigma of Combination. The Decepticons had begun to rely on the Rainmakers too much, though, as Pyra Magna had snipers on the roof of Termagax's house, prepared for their approach. Arcee and Sureshot shot down Ion Storm and Acid Storm, while Windcharger used his magnetic powers to snare Nova Storm. He was unable to harm her outsides, but her insides proved vulnerable to his magnetic manipulations. Sea of Rust II Nova Storm was brought down, and struggled to recover as a full battle erupted between the Autobots and Decepticons. When the Enigma fell into the Sea of Rust, the Autobots noted that it might be possible for Nova Storm to retrieve it. Enigmatic
The Rainmakers later accompanied Megatron to his meeting with Exarchon. Eager for a third body, the Threefold Spark had released Sunstorm only to be melted by his irradiated touch. As she was immune, Megatron ordered Nova Storm to put Sunstorm back in his cage. War's End Part Three The Rainmakers flew with Megatron to intercept Optimus Prime and the Autobots before they reached Darkmount. End of Time Nova Storm and many other Seekers later fought Sky Lynx during the battle of Darkmount. Fate of Cybertron
War for Cybertron Trilogy cartoon
[edit]
Nova Storm was among the Seekers who showed up for Starscream's assault on the Ark, alongside another yellowish Seeker that showed up a bunch earlier. This was rather handy, because the Nova-Storm-lookalike got cut into pieces by Jetfire just a few moments later! You're safe for now, Nova Storm! Siege episode 6
My Little Pony/Transformers
[edit]
Nova Storm was among the many Decepticons transported to Equestria. Intent on proving their supriority over the Autobots and ponies, the Rainmakers and Misfire attacked 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. The Flyin' Fox Trot
Games
[edit]Transformers: Heavy Metal
[edit]Nova Storm was among the Decepticons under Starscream's command who invaded Earth in search of Energon. Transformers: Heavy Metal
Transformers Roleplaying Game
[edit]Nova Storm was a Seeker scientist who’d been specially modified to be extremely durable, and was one of the few Transformers capable of withstanding Sunstorm’s radiation. As a member of the Rainmakers, he was able to continue the mission even after his teammates rendered the area inhospitable. Decepticon Directive
Toys
[edit]War for Cybertron: Siege
[edit]
- Seeker Acid Storm / Seeker Ion Storm / Seeker Nova Storm (Multi-pack, 2019)
- Siege "Seeker Nova Storm" is a redeco of Voyager Class Starscream from the same line, transforming from a heavily Generation 1-inspired robot to a Cybertronian "tetrajet" based on the Seekers' appearance in "More than Meets the Eye, Part 1" and back. Noticeably, said jet mode has the robot legs sticking out from the undercarriage.
- Fitting with the rest of Siege, Nova Storm has 5 mm posts on his biceps, forearms, shins, under his feet (thrusters), and wings. The 3 mm pegs on his shins, forearms, left bicep, and the tips of his Null-Rays can accommodate effects parts sold separately. Like the rest of Siege, his robot mode focuses on articulation, with double-jointed elbows, knees that bend at nearly 180 degrees, ankle rockers, and waist articulation, being notable articulation points for a Seeker toy. Being a rather heavy shellformer, he can be separated into both a wingless robot mode and a nearly complete tetrajet easily, via a friction hinge.
- Nova Storm comes in a three-pack with "Seeker Acid Storm" and "Seeker Ion Storm", based on their cartoon appearance in "Divide and Conquer". All three feature battle damage (the exact same layouts across all three) and the smirkless head sculpt used by Starscream.
- This set was made available at general retail in U.S. Target stores without a prior announcement from Hasbro, then much later Entertainment Earth got a run of them in 2021.
- Interestingly, not only was this set was not released in other Hasbro markets, but TakaraTomy would eventually schedule it for release in Japan nearly two full years later. Further, the toys stock photography used versions of the toys with slightly different paint applications based on a screenshot from the original cartoon: but of the trio, Nova Storm is the only one to go unchanged in these "prototypes".
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Merchandise
[edit]The Loyal Subjects
[edit]
- Rainmakers (2013)
- Accessories: Pegged wings, blasters
- Released by The Loyal Subjects, the yet-to-be-named yellow Rainmaker is a 3-inch non-transforming vinyl figure designed by Les Schetkoe. He comes in the "Rainmakers" set alongside Acid Storm and the blue Rainmaker. The set comes in a retro box and was released in a limited run of 500 pieces.
Transformers Trading Card Game
[edit]
- Raider Nova Storm, Infantry-Combustion Specialist (2019)
- Wave 4: War for Cybertron: Siege II
- Rarity: CT
- Card Number: T36/T52
- Stars: 7
- Raider Nova Storm, Infantry-Combustion Specialist is one of 52 character cards released in Wave 4 of the Transformers Trading Card Game, War for Cybertron: Siege II.
- The card features original artwork based on the Siege Nova Storm toy, with line-art by Sara Pitre-Durocher and colors by María Ana Paolo.
Jada Toys
[edit]
- Transformers Series 2 18-pack (4cm Die Cast Figure Multipack, 2022)
- Released by Jada Toys, Nano Metalfigs Series 2 Nova Storm is a redeco of the Series 1 Starscream/Thundercracker mold, an incredibly small die-cast figurine molded with his hands on his waist. He has a little base attached to his feet for balancing reasons.
- Nova Storm also shares the same mold as Series 2 Acid Storm and comes in an impressive multipack with him and sixteen other figurines.
Notes
[edit]
- The yellow Rainmaker went officially unnamed for over 30 years until Brandy Dixon gave the name "Nova Storm" in a 2015 entry of the Facebook edition of "Ask Vector Prime".
- The term "rainmakers" was originally used by Bluestreak as a colloquial description of their actions. However, repeated fan usage turned this into a widely accepted name for the group, which was eventually made official as such by Hasbro's bio for Universe Acid Storm.
- A common piece of fanon identified the yellow Rainmaker as a partially yellow Sunstorm. However, even taking into consideration the haphazard coloring typically given to generic Seekers, chances were in favor of them not being the same person. After being asked the question during the August 2010 Q&A, Hasbro confirmed that the yellow Rainmaker was not Sunstorm, but did not give the character a name at that time.[2]
- Nova Storm's first named appearance in Ask Vector Prime presented the character as male. Both the Trading Card Game and 2019 IDW continuity present Nova Storm as female, likely in reference to the character's contemporary Cyberverse counterpart. Their original and most reliable role remains as unremarked-upon background filler, so this can be considered something of a choose-your-own-adventure situation.
Foreign names
[edit]- Japanese: Nova Storm (ノヴァストーム Nova Sutōmu)
References
[edit]- ↑ Ask Vector Prime Facebook post, 13 July 2015
- ↑ August 2010 Q&A on ASMzine: "When the right opportunities arise, the other Seekers seen in the original television series such as Acid Storm have been named and given official backgrounds. Unfortunately, not every character that has appeared on screen has made the transition into other forms of media or even product. Because of this fact, there has been no official backgrounds created for these characters."
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