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:''Grand Scourge is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[Continuity family|continuity family]].''
{{disambig3|Scourge}}
:''Grand Scourge is a [[Unicron]]-allied [[Decepticon]] first seen in the [[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Super Link]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]].''


[[Image:GrandScourge-box.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Never let it be said the franchise is out of fresh, new ideas!]]
[[Image:GrandScourge-box.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Never let it be said the franchise is out of fresh, new ideas!]]
He wears the badge of the Decepticons, but '''Grand Scourge''' (グランドスカージ ''Gurando Sukāji'') has his own agenda, using his ability to travel between dimensions to hunt [[Optimus Prime (disambiguation)|Optimus Primes]] and [[Convoy (disambiguation)|Convoys]] in all corners of the [[multiverse]]. He is a ruthless combatant, and possesses the strength and skills needed to hold his own against his prey, but is also wise enough to know when to retreat to fight another day.
He wears the badge of the Decepticons, but the true identity of '''Grand Scourge''' (グランドスカージ ''Gurando Sukāji'') is that of Unicron's appointed Matrix Hunter, using his ability to travel between dimensions to hunt [[Optimus Prime (disambiguation)|Optimus Primes]] and [[Convoy (disambiguation)|Convoys]] in all corners of the [[multiverse]]. He is a ruthless combatant, and possesses the strength and skills needed to hold his own against his prey, but is also wise enough to know when to retreat to fight another day.


Perhaps Grand Scourge's most dangerous asset is his ability to forcibly merge with [[drone]]s and even other [[Transformer]]s, using them as limbs for his powerful [[Combiner|combined form]]. He also wields the gargantuan [[Matrix Breaker]] sword, which is rumored to have the power to sever the link between an [[Autobot]] leader and their [[Matrix of Leadership]].
Perhaps Grand Scourge's most dangerous asset is the [[Dark Combination Spark]] which allows him to forcibly merge with [[drone]]s and even other [[Transformer]]s, using them as limbs for his powerful [[Combiner|combined forms]], such as '''Grand Scourge Hyper Mode''' and '''Scourge Grand Prime'''. He also wields the gargantuan [[Matrix Breaker]] sword, which is rumored to have the power to sever the link between an [[Prime (rank)|Autobot leader]] and their [[Matrix of Leadership]], and his status as Matrix Hunter grants him the power to lay his hands on any Matrix bearer, even [[ghost]]s.


==Fiction==
==Fiction==
===Optimus Prime VS Scourge===
===Cartoon continuity===
[[Image:GrandScourge-comic.jpg|left|180px|thumb|Quit hitting yourself! Quit hitting yourself!]]
====''Super Link'' pack-in comic====
[[Image:GrandScourge-comic.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Quit hitting yourself! Quit hitting yourself!]]


Drawing a small squad of Autobots to the middle of the desert by defeating a unit of [[Battle Ravage]]s and [[Divebomb (Energon)|Divebomb]]s, Grand Scourge attacked, using his own version of the [[Prime Force]]. Scourge managed to dislodge Optimus's Digger-3 drill-tank unit from its place on his leg, toppling Optimus. Scourge then detached Flame-3 from his right arm, replacing it with Optimus's Digger-3, and attacked him with a diving double-drill press!
Drawing a small squad of Autobots to the middle of the desert by defeating a unit of [[Battle Ravage]]s, Grand Scourge attacked, {{storylink|Optimus Prime VS Mysterious Supreme Commander Scourge}} using his own version of the [[Prime Force]]. Scourge managed to dislodge Optimus's Digger-3 drill-tank unit from its place on his leg, toppling Optimus. Scourge then detached Flame-3 from his right arm, replacing it with Optimus's Digger-3, and attacked him with a diving double-drill press!


However, the attack was interrupted by [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]], [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]], and [[Kicker]]. Optimus rallied, and knocked Digger-3 from its place on Scourge's arm. Outnumbered, Scourge vanished into a warp with some cryptic words.
However, the attack was interrupted by [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]], [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]], and [[Kicker Jones|Kicker]]. Optimus rallied, and knocked Digger-3 from its place on Scourge's arm. Outnumbered, Scourge vanished into a warp with some cryptic words. {{storylink|Supreme Commander Optimus Prime VS Dark Commander Scourge}}


Unbeknownst to the [[Autobot]]s, the fight was witnessed by [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]], who commented on the interesting turn of events to himself. {{storylink|Optimus Prime VS Scourge}}
====''Legends''/''Unite Warriors''====
[[File:DecepticonDarkCommanderGrandScourge-payforthisdude.jpg|left|thumb|"K …I …L …L"]]
Grand Scourge travelled through universes, seeking owners of the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] and killing them with his [[Matrix Breaker]] sword; among his victims was [[Reverse Convoy]]. In one instance, Scourge emerged in the [[G1 World]] during a battle between [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]], [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]], and [[Superion (G1)|Superion]]. Grand Scourge made short work of Menasor and took his [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticon]] limbs to combine with. In this greater form, Grand Scourge easily defeated Superion. Optimus Prime, warned of Scourge's threat by [[SARA|a mysterious voice]], vowed to not go down easily. {{storylink|Decepticon Dark Commander Grand Scourge}} Grand Scourge's threat was ended when [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]], using his massive [[transtector]], blasted the villain out of the universe. {{storylink|LG53 Broadside}}


[[File:BaldigusChapter2 ScourgeGrandPrime.jpg|thumb]]
At another time and place, Grand Scourge attacked a group of Transformers, killing [[Cloud World]] [[Lockdown (Cloud)|Lockdown]] and ripping off [[Go Prime]]'s foot. Lockdown's mentee, [[Deadlock (Cloud)|Deadlock]], became angered when he came across Lockdown's corpse and attacked Scourge. Unfazed, Scourge noted that his target wasn't there and took his leave. Still full of fury, Deadlock swore to hunt down and kill Scourge with his bare hands. {{storylink|Decepticon Jaeger Deadlock}}
Unicron summoned Grand Scourge to his side in [[2021]] of the G1 World to pacify [[Ruination (RID)|Baldigus]], tricking the rebellious combiner by taking advantage of Scourge's resemblance to Baldigus's commander, [[Scourge (RID)|Black Convoy]]. {{storylink|Ruination Chapter, Part One}} Grand Scourge put Baldigus back under Unicron's control in order to undo his existence, but his ruse was revealed when the real Black Convoy arrived and had [[Sky-Byte (RID)|Gelshark]] attack him. He retaliated by forcing [[Trickdiamond]] and [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] to form his arms and becoming Scourge Grand Prime, only to end up blasted into the distance by Baldigus while fighting Black Convoy for his [[Energon Matrix]]. He then targeted [[Galvatron II|Galvatron]]'s Creation Matrix, but as he grappled with the ghostly Decepticon, both of them were knocked into a rift in spacetime by [[Megaempress]], disappearing to places unknown. {{storylink|Ruination Chapter, Part Two}}
===Ask Sideways===
After hijacking [[Vector Prime]]'s [[Axiom Nexus News]] column, known liar [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]] agreed with the idea that Grand Scourge and [[Nemesis Prime (Armada)|Nemesis Prime]] were the same person. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Sideways, 2015/06/28}}
===''Legends'' comic===
Grand Scourge was among the evil [[Kreon]]s summoned by [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] to conquer the [[Legends World]]. {{storylink|Transformers Legends Special Chapter|Special Chapter}}
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==Toys==
==Toys==
===Unite Warriors===
===''Unite Warriors''===
{{anchor|UniteWarriors}}
{{anchor|UniteWarriors}}
[[File:E-hobby-unite-warriors-grand-scourge.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
[[File:E-hobby-unite-warriors-grand-scourge.jpg|upright=2|thumb|Not [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Transformers: Forged to Fight|''Forged to Fight'' Nemesis Prime]].]]
*'''Grand Scourge''' (2015)
*'''Grand Scourge''' (September [[2015]])
**''Accessories:'' Two blasters (combine into large rifle), Matrix Breaker Sword
**''ID number:'' '''UW-EX'''
**''Accessories:'' "Scourge Gun A", "Scourge Gun B", "[[Matrix Breaker]]"


:An [[e-HOBBY]]-exclusive redeco of the Voyager Class [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Combiner Wars Optimus Prime]] figure, This new iteration of Grand Scourge comes with two blasters which he holds via 5mm post. One of the guns is based on Optimus's trademark Ion Blaster, and both weapons store on the back of his vehicle mode as a makeshift engine block. He also comes with a huge sword, which was reused from the Beast Hunters Ultimate Class [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Ultimate|Optimus Prime]] figure.
:An [[e-HOBBY]]-exclusive [[redeco]] of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Voyager Class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Combiner Wars|Optimus Prime]] figure, this new ''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' iteration of Grand Scourge comes with "Scourge Guns" which he holds via 5 mm post. One of the guns is based on Optimus's trademark Ion Blaster, and both weapons store on the back of his vehicle mode as a makeshift engine block. He also comes with a huge "Matrix Breaker" sword, which was reused from the [[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#BH|''Beast Hunters'']] Ultimate Class [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Ultimate|Optimus Prime]] figure.


:Additionally, Grand Scourge is capable of transforming into a torso mode to combine with Deluxe-class ''Unite Warriors'' toys.
:Like ''Unite Warriors'' [[Motormaster (G1)#Unite Warriors 2|Motormaster]], Grand Scourge features improved ratcheting joints on his hips. Additionally, Grand Scourge is capable of transforming into a torso mode to combine with Deluxe-sized ''Combiner Wars''-style toys; his pack-in comic story used [[Breakdown (G1)#Unite Warriors 2|Breakdown]], [[Drag Strip (G1)#Unite Warriors 2|Drag Strip]], [[Dead End (G1)#Unite Warriors 2|Dead End]], and [[Wildrider (G1)#Unite Warriors 2|Wildrider]]. He also comes with four different decals bearing a Decepticon insignia, a ''Car Robots'' [[Commando (RID)|Combatron]] insignia, a [[Herald of Unicron]] insignia, and no insignia at all, respectively.


{{comingsoontoy}}
:Despite the ratchet fix however, the tabbing issues on his torso mode's shoulders are still present from the original mold.


::*[[Source:UW-EX Decepticons Dark Commander Grand Scourge|''Unite Warriors'' Grand Scourge bio translation]]
{{CWOptimusPrimeMold}}
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==Merchandise==
==Merchandise==
===Energon===
===''Super Link''===
[[Image:Grand-scourge.JPG|thumb|300px]]
[[Image:Grand-scourge.JPG|thumb|300px]]
*'''Grand Scourge Hyper Mode''' (Pla-Kit Collection, 2004)
*'''Grand Scourge Hyper Mode''' (Pla-Kit Collection, 2004)
**''ID number:'' '''PKD 02'''
**''ID number:'' '''PKD 02'''
**''Release date'': [[July 29]] 2004


: Grand Scourge is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Pla-Kit Collection]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Pla-Kit Collection|Optimus Prime]], with Scourge's decal sheet being altered to reflect this naming change. He is a miniature, unpainted, and unassembled rendition of the normal-sized ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Energon|Optimus Prime toy]], and stands about 4.5 inches tall in full Hyper Mode. He transforms into a Cybertronic truck cab, and also comes with four drone-vehicles that can attach to his limbs to form a variety of Hyper Modes: '''Dive-1''' (submarine), '''Crusher-2''' (drill tank), '''Flame-3''' (fire truck), and '''Tornado-4''' (helicopter). The kit does not come with any form of carrier-trailer for the drones. Grand Scourge's handgun can actually fire small plastic BBs via pressure-launch, and he also has a teeny little gold-chromed [[energon chip]] that fits onto his left shoulder-armor. It's an Autobot-style chip, but oh well.
: Grand Scourge is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Pla-Kit Collection]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/merchandise#Pla-Kit Collection|Optimus Prime]], with Scourge's decal sheet being altered to reflect this naming change. He is a miniature, unpainted, and unassembled rendition of the normal-sized ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Energon|Optimus Prime toy]], and stands about 4.5 inches tall in full Hyper Mode. He transforms into a Cybertronic truck cab, and also comes with four drone-vehicles that can attach to his limbs to form a variety of Hyper Modes: '''Dive-1''' (submarine), '''Crusher-2''' (drill tank), '''Flame-3''' (fire truck), and '''Tornado-4''' (helicopter). The kit does not come with any form of carrier-trailer for the drones. Grand Scourge's handgun can actually fire small plastic BBs via pressure-launch, and he also has a teeny little gold-chromed [[Energon star|energon chip]] that fits onto his left shoulder-armor. It's an Autobot-style chip, but oh well.


: This kit also comes with Episode 2 of the "Optimus Prime VS Scourge" mini-comic, printed on the back of the assembly/transformation instructions. (Episode 1 came with the "Grand Convoy" kit.)
: This kit also comes with Episode 2 of the "[[Supreme Commander Optimus Prime VS Dark Commander Scourge]]" mini-comic, printed on the back of the assembly/transformation instructions. (Episode 1 came with the "Grand Convoy" kit.)


::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Destron/GrandScourge/grandscourge.htm More information on Grand Scourge at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Destron/GrandScourge/grandscourge.htm More information on Grand Scourge at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://snakas.web.fc2.com/energon/pks02.htm More information on Grand Scourge at Autobase Aichi]''


{{-}}{{anchor|WingConvoy}}
{{-}}{{anchor|WingConvoy}}
[[Image:WingConvoyOriginalFigure.jpg|thumb|250px|So, how much does it suck for the evil [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]] attached to Grand Scourge that his entire existence is merely ''suggested'' by SOMEONE ELSE'S merchandise... which may not even BE his own merchandise?]]
[[Image:WingConvoyOriginalFigure.jpg|thumb|250px|So, how much does it suck for the evil [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]] attached to Grand Scourge that his entire existence is merely ''suggested'' by SOMEONE ELSE'S merchandise... which may not even BE his own merchandise?]]
*'''Wing Convoy Original Figure''' (2004)
*'''Wing Convoy Original Figure''' (2004)
**''Release date'': [[July 30]] 2004


:A [[redeco]] of the Wing Convoy Super Real Figure previously available with an issue of ''TV-kun'' magazine, Wing Convoy Original Figure (ウイングコンボイ オリジナルフィギュア) was exclusively scotch taped inside ''Super Link'' [[Wing Saber (Energon)#Energon|Wing Saber]] figures sold at [[JUSCO]] department stores starting on [[July 30]]th, 2004. A sticker was placed on Wing Saber's packaging to note the promotion.
:A [[redeco]] of the Wing Convoy Super Real Figure previously available with an issue of ''TV-kun'' magazine, Wing Convoy Original Figure (ウイングコンボイ オリジナルフィギュア) was exclusively scotch taped inside ''Super Link'' [[Wing Saber (Energon)#Energon|Wing Saber]] figures sold at [[AEON|JUSCO]] department stores in late July of 2004. A sticker was placed on Wing Saber's packaging to note the promotion.


:Despite being sold as Wing Convoy/Optimus Prime Flight Mode, the figure's color scheme bears a striking resemblance to that of Grand Scourge, whose model kit was on sale the same month.
:Despite being sold as Wing Convoy/Optimus Prime Flight Mode, the figure's color scheme bears a striking resemblance to that of Grand Scourge, whose model kit was on sale the same month.
::*''[http://snakas.web.fc2.com/energon/wingfig_jusco.htm More information on Wing Convoy Original Figure at Autobase Aichi]''
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===e-HOBBY===
====''Transformers Character Card''====
[[File:Transformers Character Card Lockdown and Grand Scourge.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
*'''Grand Scourge & Lockdown Set''' ([[August 29]], [[2022]])
**''ID number:'' '''25 & 26'''
:Released as part of the fourth wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive ''[[Transformers Character Card]]'' series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of Grand Scourge and [[Transformers Cloud|''Cloud'']] [[Lockdown (Cloud)|Lockdown]] along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].
::*''[[Source:Transformers Character Card#25|Translation of Grand Scourge's Transformers Character Card]]''
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====Rubber strap series====
[[File:E Hobby rubber keychain Grand Scourge.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
*'''Drift & Deadlock & Grand Scourge Set''' ([[June]] [[2023]])
:Released as part of the second wave of an [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive series, this trio of rubber keychains depict super-deformed art of [[Drift (G1)|Generation 1 Drift]], ''[[Transformers Cloud|Cloud]]'' [[Deadlock (Cloud)|Deadlock]] and Grand Scourge.


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==Notes==
==Notes==
* At the time of his initial release, it was conceivable that Grand Scourge was simply an upgraded form of ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Nemesis Prime (Armada)|Nemesis Prime]], who was called Scourge in Japan. Over ten years later, the bio for e-HOBBY's new toy of the character would firmly establish Grand Scourge as being a separate entity.
* It is plausible that Grand Scourge is simply an upgraded form of ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Nemesis Prime (Armada)|Nemesis Prime]], who was called "Scourge" in Japan and was also depicted as a servant of Unicron.
* The "Grand" part of the name comes from ''Energon'' Optimus Prime's name in ''Super Link'': "Grand Convoy".
* The "Grand" part of the name comes from ''Energon'' Optimus Prime's name in ''Super Link'': "Grand Convoy".
* Grand Scourge's box Romanizes his faction as "Deathtron" rather than "Destron".
* Grand Scourge's ''Super Link'' box Romanizes his faction as "Deathtron" rather than "Destron".
* According to Grand Scourge's packaging, the model kit is 1/45th scale. Hmm, anyone got a ruler?
* According to Grand Scourge's packaging, the model kit is 1/45th scale. Hmm, anyone got a ruler?
* Scourge's Combiner name in ''Unite Warriors'', "Scourge Grand Prime", is naturally a mirror of the Japanese name of [[Optimus Maximus (G1)|Optimus Maximus]], "Convoy Grand Prime".


==External links==
==See also==
*[http://snakas.web.fc2.com/energon/pks02.htm Grand Scourge at Autobase Aichi]
*[[Nemesis Prime (disambiguation)]]
*[http://snakas.web.fc2.com/energon/wingfig_jusco.htm Wing Convoy Original Figure at Autobase Aichi]
*[[Scourge (RID)]]


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Latest revision as of 21:03, 23 February 2026

The name or term "Scourge" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Scourge (disambiguation).
Grand Scourge is a Unicron-allied Decepticon first seen in the Super Link portion of the Unicron Trilogy continuity family.
Never let it be said the franchise is out of fresh, new ideas!

He wears the badge of the Decepticons, but the true identity of Grand Scourge (グランドスカージ Gurando Sukāji) is that of Unicron's appointed Matrix Hunter, using his ability to travel between dimensions to hunt Optimus Primes and Convoys in all corners of the multiverse. He is a ruthless combatant, and possesses the strength and skills needed to hold his own against his prey, but is also wise enough to know when to retreat to fight another day.

Perhaps Grand Scourge's most dangerous asset is the Dark Combination Spark which allows him to forcibly merge with drones and even other Transformers, using them as limbs for his powerful combined forms, such as Grand Scourge Hyper Mode and Scourge Grand Prime. He also wields the gargantuan Matrix Breaker sword, which is rumored to have the power to sever the link between an Autobot leader and their Matrix of Leadership, and his status as Matrix Hunter grants him the power to lay his hands on any Matrix bearer, even ghosts.

Fiction

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Cartoon continuity

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Quit hitting yourself! Quit hitting yourself!

Drawing a small squad of Autobots to the middle of the desert by defeating a unit of Battle Ravages, Grand Scourge attacked, Optimus Prime VS Mysterious Supreme Commander Scourge using his own version of the Prime Force. Scourge managed to dislodge Optimus's Digger-3 drill-tank unit from its place on his leg, toppling Optimus. Scourge then detached Flame-3 from his right arm, replacing it with Optimus's Digger-3, and attacked him with a diving double-drill press!

However, the attack was interrupted by Hot Shot, Ironhide, and Kicker. Optimus rallied, and knocked Digger-3 from its place on Scourge's arm. Outnumbered, Scourge vanished into a warp with some cryptic words. Supreme Commander Optimus Prime VS Dark Commander Scourge

Legends/Unite Warriors

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"K …I …L …L"

Grand Scourge travelled through universes, seeking owners of the Matrix and killing them with his Matrix Breaker sword; among his victims was Reverse Convoy. In one instance, Scourge emerged in the G1 World during a battle between Megatron, Menasor, Optimus Prime, and Superion. Grand Scourge made short work of Menasor and took his Stunticon limbs to combine with. In this greater form, Grand Scourge easily defeated Superion. Optimus Prime, warned of Scourge's threat by a mysterious voice, vowed to not go down easily. Decepticon Dark Commander Grand Scourge Grand Scourge's threat was ended when Broadside, using his massive transtector, blasted the villain out of the universe. LG53 Broadside

At another time and place, Grand Scourge attacked a group of Transformers, killing Cloud World Lockdown and ripping off Go Prime's foot. Lockdown's mentee, Deadlock, became angered when he came across Lockdown's corpse and attacked Scourge. Unfazed, Scourge noted that his target wasn't there and took his leave. Still full of fury, Deadlock swore to hunt down and kill Scourge with his bare hands. Decepticon Jaeger Deadlock

Unicron summoned Grand Scourge to his side in 2021 of the G1 World to pacify Baldigus, tricking the rebellious combiner by taking advantage of Scourge's resemblance to Baldigus's commander, Black Convoy. Ruination Chapter, Part One Grand Scourge put Baldigus back under Unicron's control in order to undo his existence, but his ruse was revealed when the real Black Convoy arrived and had Gelshark attack him. He retaliated by forcing Trickdiamond and Thrust to form his arms and becoming Scourge Grand Prime, only to end up blasted into the distance by Baldigus while fighting Black Convoy for his Energon Matrix. He then targeted Galvatron's Creation Matrix, but as he grappled with the ghostly Decepticon, both of them were knocked into a rift in spacetime by Megaempress, disappearing to places unknown. Ruination Chapter, Part Two

Ask Sideways

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After hijacking Vector Prime's Axiom Nexus News column, known liar Sideways agreed with the idea that Grand Scourge and Nemesis Prime were the same person. Ask Sideways, 2015/06/28

Legends comic

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Grand Scourge was among the evil Kreons summoned by Megatron to conquer the Legends World. Special Chapter

Toys

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Unite Warriors

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Not Forged to Fight Nemesis Prime.
  • Grand Scourge (September 2015)
    • ID number: UW-EX
    • Accessories: "Scourge Gun A", "Scourge Gun B", "Matrix Breaker"
An e-HOBBY-exclusive redeco of Combiner Wars Voyager Class Optimus Prime figure, this new Unite Warriors iteration of Grand Scourge comes with "Scourge Guns" which he holds via 5 mm post. One of the guns is based on Optimus's trademark Ion Blaster, and both weapons store on the back of his vehicle mode as a makeshift engine block. He also comes with a huge "Matrix Breaker" sword, which was reused from the Beast Hunters Ultimate Class Optimus Prime figure.
Like Unite Warriors Motormaster, Grand Scourge features improved ratcheting joints on his hips. Additionally, Grand Scourge is capable of transforming into a torso mode to combine with Deluxe-sized Combiner Wars-style toys; his pack-in comic story used Breakdown, Drag Strip, Dead End, and Wildrider. He also comes with four different decals bearing a Decepticon insignia, a Car Robots Combatron insignia, a Herald of Unicron insignia, and no insignia at all, respectively.
Despite the ratchet fix however, the tabbing issues on his torso mode's shoulders are still present from the original mold.
Combiner Wars mold: Optimus Prime

Version 1:

  • TakaraTomy: Unite Warriors UW-05 Convoy

Version 2:

Merchandise

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  • Grand Scourge Hyper Mode (Pla-Kit Collection, 2004)
    • ID number: PKD 02
    • Release date: July 29 2004
Grand Scourge is a redeco of Pla-Kit Collection Optimus Prime, with Scourge's decal sheet being altered to reflect this naming change. He is a miniature, unpainted, and unassembled rendition of the normal-sized Energon Optimus Prime toy, and stands about 4.5 inches tall in full Hyper Mode. He transforms into a Cybertronic truck cab, and also comes with four drone-vehicles that can attach to his limbs to form a variety of Hyper Modes: Dive-1 (submarine), Crusher-2 (drill tank), Flame-3 (fire truck), and Tornado-4 (helicopter). The kit does not come with any form of carrier-trailer for the drones. Grand Scourge's handgun can actually fire small plastic BBs via pressure-launch, and he also has a teeny little gold-chromed energon chip that fits onto his left shoulder-armor. It's an Autobot-style chip, but oh well.
This kit also comes with Episode 2 of the "Supreme Commander Optimus Prime VS Dark Commander Scourge" mini-comic, printed on the back of the assembly/transformation instructions. (Episode 1 came with the "Grand Convoy" kit.)


So, how much does it suck for the evil Wing Saber attached to Grand Scourge that his entire existence is merely suggested by SOMEONE ELSE'S merchandise... which may not even BE his own merchandise?
  • Wing Convoy Original Figure (2004)
A redeco of the Wing Convoy Super Real Figure previously available with an issue of TV-kun magazine, Wing Convoy Original Figure (ウイングコンボイ オリジナルフィギュア) was exclusively scotch taped inside Super Link Wing Saber figures sold at JUSCO department stores in late July of 2004. A sticker was placed on Wing Saber's packaging to note the promotion.
Despite being sold as Wing Convoy/Optimus Prime Flight Mode, the figure's color scheme bears a striking resemblance to that of Grand Scourge, whose model kit was on sale the same month.

e-HOBBY

[edit]

Transformers Character Card

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  • Grand Scourge & Lockdown Set (August 29, 2022)
    • ID number: 25 & 26
Released as part of the fourth wave of the e-HOBBY exclusive Transformers Character Card series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of Grand Scourge and Cloud Lockdown along with character profiles and tech specs.


Rubber strap series

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  • Drift & Deadlock & Grand Scourge Set (June 2023)
Released as part of the second wave of an e-HOBBY exclusive series, this trio of rubber keychains depict super-deformed art of Generation 1 Drift, Cloud Deadlock and Grand Scourge.


Notes

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  • It is plausible that Grand Scourge is simply an upgraded form of Armada's Nemesis Prime, who was called "Scourge" in Japan and was also depicted as a servant of Unicron.
  • The "Grand" part of the name comes from Energon Optimus Prime's name in Super Link: "Grand Convoy".
  • Grand Scourge's Super Link box Romanizes his faction as "Deathtron" rather than "Destron".
  • According to Grand Scourge's packaging, the model kit is 1/45th scale. Hmm, anyone got a ruler?
  • Scourge's Combiner name in Unite Warriors, "Scourge Grand Prime", is naturally a mirror of the Japanese name of Optimus Maximus, "Convoy Grand Prime".

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