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:''Shadow Striker is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].'' | :''Shadow Striker is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].'' | ||
[[ | [[File:Shadow Striker art.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|The first shadow she struck was her own.]] | ||
At an early age, '''Shadow Striker''' and her [[Relatives|sister]] [[Roulette (Universe)|Roulette]] watched as [[Roulette and Shadow Striker's sister|their sister]] was destroyed at the hands of [[nomadic invader]]s. This traumatic event caused her to realize the difference between those who wielded power and those who ''were'' power. She grew up to become a bold, resourceful criminal who ran constant jobs for the various gangsters on Cybertron, particularly [[Cryotek (RID)|Cryotek]]. | At an early age, '''Shadow Striker''' (aka '''Shadowstalker''') and her [[Relatives|sister]] [[Roulette (Universe)|Roulette]] watched as [[Roulette and Shadow Striker's sister|their sister]] was destroyed at the hands of [[Maraudicon|nomadic invader]]s. This traumatic event caused her to realize the difference between those who wielded power and those who ''were'' power. She grew up to become a bold, resourceful criminal who ran constant jobs for the various gangsters on Cybertron, particularly [[Cryotek (RID)|Cryotek]]. | ||
Shadow Striker's hot rod engine can deploy a sonic dampening cone around her that gives her temporary stealth, and she carries a small acid blaster. Despite her resourcefulness, she can be easily manipulated when it comes to her remaining sister. Threaten Roulette and you'll get whatever you want from her. | Shadow Striker's hot rod engine can deploy a sonic dampening cone around her that gives her temporary stealth, and she carries a small acid blaster. Despite her resourcefulness, she can be easily manipulated when it comes to her remaining sister. Threaten Roulette and you'll get whatever you want from her. | ||
{{quote|My destiny lies in '''chaos'''... as dear '''Roulette'''... does '''yours!'''|Shadow Striker|"[[Escape (Universe)|Escape]]"}} | |||
{{TOCclear}} | {{TOCclear}} | ||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===3H comics=== | ===3H comics=== | ||
[[ | [[File:Abduction-ShadowStrikerfireworks.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|Pretty!]] | ||
Shadow Striker, her sister, and fellow Autobots [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]], [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] and [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] returned to Cybertron after a long absence. The planet's [[Maximal]]s welcomed them home, but the celebration was interrupted by [[Unicron]], who abducted all five Autobots, as well as the Maximals [[Silverbolt ( | Shadow Striker, her sister, and fellow Autobots [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]], [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]], and [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] returned to Cybertron after a long absence. The planet's [[Maximal]]s welcomed them home, but the celebration was interrupted by [[Unicron]], who abducted all five Autobots, as well as the Maximals [[Silverbolt (Fuzor)|Silverbolt]] and [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]]. Transported to the [[Pit (Universe)|Pit]], deep within the Chaos Bringer, Shadow Striker was physically and mentally tortured, and her body was changed into a new form. Soon she and her fellow abductees were stolen away by [[Cauldron drone|strange beings]] and locked inside the [[Cauldron]], where they would be forced to fight each other, the loser giving up their [[Spark]] to re-energize Unicron. {{storylink|Abduction}} | ||
[[File:Cauldrondrones.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|Icky!]] | |||
[[ | Although she and many other prisoners were freed by [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]], Shadow Striker had been corrupted by Unicron's influence. As they raced away from the Cauldron, she sped ahead of them, abruptly turned, and bombed a hole in the road that was leading them away from the pursuing [[Minion of Unicron (Universe)|Minions of Unicron]]. Primal was nonetheless able to use his link with [[Primus]] to lead his makeshift army to freedom, and Shadow Striker remained behind with the rest of Unicron's Minions. {{storylink|Escape (Universe)|Escape}} | ||
Optimus Primal mentioned Shadow Striker and Blackarachnia as two abductees he couldn't save when trying to convince the [[Maximal High Council]] of the danger Unicron posed. {{storylink|Homecoming (Universe)|Homecoming}} | |||
Optimus Primal | When Unicron's defeat at the hands of [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]]'s [[Child of Primus|Children of Primus]] was revealed, Shadow Striker's fate was not. Though Shadow Striker was unseen, Roulette's downcast expression as she and her comrades escaped from their victory suggested an unhappy ending. {{storylink|Revelations Part 2}} | ||
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==Games== | |||
===''Transformers Legends''=== | |||
[[File:TFLegendsApp-Shadowstalker.jpg|thumb|left|"Someone remembered me!"]] | |||
Seeking revenge for a prior loss, [[Flamewar (G1)|Flamewar]] led a team consisting of herself, [[Howlback (G1)|Howlback]], Shadowstalker, and [[Twirl (G1)|Twirl]] against Autobot bases. [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]] sent [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] and [[Moonracer (G1)|Moonracer]] to face them. {{storylink|Fatal Furies: Flamewar's Revenge}} | |||
{{--}} | |||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===Universe (2003)=== | ===''Universe'' (2003)=== | ||
[[ | [[File:TFU03-toy ShadowStriker.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Of course she's gonna turn evil! She has red eyes!]] | ||
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Shadow Striker / Roulette''' (Multi-pack, 2003)}}</ul> | |||
:*''Accessories'': Spring-loaded missile launcher/bumper, tailpipe/missile, blaster | |||
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (concept artist), [[Dan Khanna]] (packaging artist)}} | |||
: Shadow Striker is a [[retool]] of the | : ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' Shadow Striker is a [[retool]] of the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] Deluxe [[Side Burn (RID)#Toys|Side Burn]] toy with a new head; [[Roulette (Universe)#Toys|Roulette]] and Shadow Striker are the first convention-exclusive toys to have parts made from entirely new tooling. She transforms into a Dodge Viper with exposed engine block. Her rear bumper becomes a spring-loaded missile launcher. | ||
: She was available only in an [[OTFCC 2003]] [[exclusive]] two-pack with her sister Roulette. The two are cast in the same plastic colors, but have different [[paint operation]]s to give them very different decos. This makes them one of the few examples of true [[repaint]]s in the entire history of ''Transformers''. | : She was available only in an [[OTFCC 2003]] [[exclusive]] two-pack with her sister Roulette. The two are cast in the same plastic colors, but have different [[paint operation]]s to give them very different decos. This makes them one of the few examples of true [[repaint]]s in the entire history of ''Transformers''. | ||
: Shadow Striker is one of the few non-''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'', non-[[Transformers (2007 franchise)|live-action-movie]] ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' toys to be an officially licensed vehicle. Each iteration of the Side Burn toy since the [[Hasbro]] U.S. "super" version has had Dodge's "Viper" logo on the hood and trademark information on the packaging. | |||
: This mold also provided inspiration for the non-toy characters [[NightViper]] and [[Spikestrip]]. | |||
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Decepticon/ShadowStriker/shadowstriker.htm More information on Shadow Striker at TFU.info]'' | ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Decepticon/ShadowStriker/shadowstriker.htm More information on Shadow Striker at TFU.info]'' | ||
::*''[http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/content.php?/transformers-toys/toy-gallery/680/Extended+Universe/Shadow+Striker.html Shadow Striker toy gallery at Transformertoys.co.uk]'' | ::*''[http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/content.php?/transformers-toys/toy-gallery/680/Extended+Universe/Shadow+Striker.html Shadow Striker toy gallery at Transformertoys.co.uk]'' | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
* | *Shadow Striker's name was originally intended to be "Silhouette", but the name failed a [[trademark]] search.<ref>[[Glen Hallit]]</ref> Her finalized name derives from ''[https://www.figurerealm.com/actionfigure?mode=3&action=seriesitemlist&id=4554&ssid=-1&series=shadowstrikers Shadow Strikers]'', a short-lived [[Kenner]] toyline. | ||
==References== | |||
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[[Category:Convention exclusives]] | [[Category:Convention exclusives]] | ||
Latest revision as of 08:23, 28 October 2025
| The name or term "Shadow Striker" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Shadow Striker (disambiguation). |
- Shadow Striker is a Decepticon from the Generation 1 continuity family.
At an early age, Shadow Striker (aka Shadowstalker) and her sister Roulette watched as their sister was destroyed at the hands of nomadic invaders. This traumatic event caused her to realize the difference between those who wielded power and those who were power. She grew up to become a bold, resourceful criminal who ran constant jobs for the various gangsters on Cybertron, particularly Cryotek.
Shadow Striker's hot rod engine can deploy a sonic dampening cone around her that gives her temporary stealth, and she carries a small acid blaster. Despite her resourcefulness, she can be easily manipulated when it comes to her remaining sister. Threaten Roulette and you'll get whatever you want from her.
My destiny lies in chaos... as dear Roulette... does yours!Shadow Striker, "Escape"
Fiction
[edit]3H comics
[edit]
Shadow Striker, her sister, and fellow Autobots Sideswipe, Sunstreaker, and Trailbreaker returned to Cybertron after a long absence. The planet's Maximals welcomed them home, but the celebration was interrupted by Unicron, who abducted all five Autobots, as well as the Maximals Silverbolt and Blackarachnia. Transported to the Pit, deep within the Chaos Bringer, Shadow Striker was physically and mentally tortured, and her body was changed into a new form. Soon she and her fellow abductees were stolen away by strange beings and locked inside the Cauldron, where they would be forced to fight each other, the loser giving up their Spark to re-energize Unicron. Abduction
Although she and many other prisoners were freed by Optimus Primal, Shadow Striker had been corrupted by Unicron's influence. As they raced away from the Cauldron, she sped ahead of them, abruptly turned, and bombed a hole in the road that was leading them away from the pursuing Minions of Unicron. Primal was nonetheless able to use his link with Primus to lead his makeshift army to freedom, and Shadow Striker remained behind with the rest of Unicron's Minions. Escape
Optimus Primal mentioned Shadow Striker and Blackarachnia as two abductees he couldn't save when trying to convince the Maximal High Council of the danger Unicron posed. Homecoming
When Unicron's defeat at the hands of Optimus Primal's Children of Primus was revealed, Shadow Striker's fate was not. Though Shadow Striker was unseen, Roulette's downcast expression as she and her comrades escaped from their victory suggested an unhappy ending. Revelations Part 2
Games
[edit]Transformers Legends
[edit]
Seeking revenge for a prior loss, Flamewar led a team consisting of herself, Howlback, Shadowstalker, and Twirl against Autobot bases. Elita One sent Chromia and Moonracer to face them. Fatal Furies: Flamewar's Revenge
Toys
[edit]Universe (2003)
[edit]
- Shadow Striker / Roulette (Multi-pack, 2003)
- Accessories: Spring-loaded missile launcher/bumper, tailpipe/missile, blaster
- Known designers: Marcelo Matere (concept artist), Dan Khanna (packaging artist)
- Universe Shadow Striker is a retool of the 2001 Robots in Disguise Deluxe Side Burn toy with a new head; Roulette and Shadow Striker are the first convention-exclusive toys to have parts made from entirely new tooling. She transforms into a Dodge Viper with exposed engine block. Her rear bumper becomes a spring-loaded missile launcher.
- She was available only in an OTFCC 2003 exclusive two-pack with her sister Roulette. The two are cast in the same plastic colors, but have different paint operations to give them very different decos. This makes them one of the few examples of true repaints in the entire history of Transformers.
- Shadow Striker is one of the few non-Alternators, non-live-action-movie Transformers toys to be an officially licensed vehicle. Each iteration of the Side Burn toy since the Hasbro U.S. "super" version has had Dodge's "Viper" logo on the hood and trademark information on the packaging.
- This mold also provided inspiration for the non-toy characters NightViper and Spikestrip.
Notes
[edit]- Shadow Striker's name was originally intended to be "Silhouette", but the name failed a trademark search.[1] Her finalized name derives from Shadow Strikers, a short-lived Kenner toyline.
