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:''The Wreckers are | :''The Wreckers are a (primarily) [[Autobot]] combat unit from the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].'' | ||
[[Image:Wreckers symbol.png | [[Image:Wreckers symbol.png|right|thumb|Wreck & Rule]] | ||
The '''Wreckers''' are a special task force, generally composed of the best and the toughest die-hard fighters around. The Wreckers tend to be a close-knit combat unit that considers themselves the best of the best. They're often called in to fight when the odds of success are slim. | The '''Wreckers''' are a special task force, generally composed of the best and the toughest die-hard fighters around. The Wreckers tend to be a close-knit combat unit that considers themselves the best of the best. They're often called in to fight when the odds of success are slim. | ||
Because of this, they also tend to lose members fairly often. And usually in very painful ways. | |||
{{quote|Never a dull moment when you're a Wrecker.|[[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]]|[[Stormbringer, part 4]]}} | {{quote|Never a dull moment when you're a Wrecker.|[[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]]|[[Stormbringer, part 4]]}} | ||
== Marvel Comics continuity == | == Marvel Comics continuity == | ||
The Wreckers were introduced in UK continuity (neither the team, nor any of its members really appeared in the US stories) during the [[Target_2006|Target: 2006]] storyline. | The Wreckers were introduced in UK continuity (neither the team, nor any of its members really appeared in the US stories) during the [[Target_2006|Target: 2006]] storyline. | ||
[[Image:Wreckersoriginallineup.jpg|right|thumb| | [[Image:Wreckersoriginallineup.jpg|right|thumb||They always smile after a nice massacre.]] | ||
The initial roster of the Wreckers consisted of Impactor (the leader), Roadbuster, Whirl, Twin-Twist, Topspin and Rack'n'Ruin. During the Target:2006 storyline, they were joined by Broadside, Sandstorm and Springer (who became the team's leader after Impactor's death). After UK #100, both Roadbuster and Whirl appear to be absent from the team. Roadbuster reappears amongst the Wreckers in the [[Time Wars]] storyline, but Whirl is never seen again. From UK #188 onwards, it appears that Inferno is also a member of the team. | The initial roster of the Wreckers consisted of Impactor (the leader), Roadbuster, Whirl, Twin-Twist, Topspin and Rack'n'Ruin. During the Target:2006 storyline, they were joined by Broadside, Sandstorm and Springer (who became the team's leader after Impactor's death). After UK #100, both Roadbuster and Whirl appear to be absent from the team. Roadbuster reappears amongst the Wreckers in the [[Time Wars]] storyline, but Whirl is never seen again. From UK #188 onwards, it appears that Inferno is also a member of the team. | ||
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After the team takes major casualties during the events of Time Wars, the few survivors (Springer, Broadside and Inferno) joined together with other "outsiders" - both Autobot and Decepticon - to form the (aptly named) [[Survivors]]. | After the team takes major casualties during the events of Time Wars, the few survivors (Springer, Broadside and Inferno) joined together with other "outsiders" - both Autobot and Decepticon - to form the (aptly named) [[Survivors]]. | ||
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==3H ''Universe: Featuring the Wreckers'' comics== | ==3H ''Universe: Featuring the Wreckers'' comics== | ||
The Wreckers were still, by tradition, considered an [[Autobot]] force, despite being on [[Maximal]]-era [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], and accepted even [[Decepticon]]s and [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s into their ranks following the takeover of Cybertron by [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] and his [[Vehicon]] armies. | |||
[[Image:Wreckers3hlineup.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Now taking applications for: [[Cyclonus (G1)|Traitors]], [[Sonar (BW)|Girls]], and [[Alpha Trion (G1)|People Who Shouldn't Be Here]].]] | [[Image:Wreckers3hlineup.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Now taking applications for: [[Cyclonus (G1)|Traitors]], [[Sonar (BW)|Girls]], and [[Alpha Trion (G1)|People Who Shouldn't Be Here]].]] | ||
'''Known Members:''' | '''Known Members:''' | ||
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* [[Tigatron]] | * [[Tigatron]] | ||
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== Dreamwave comics continuity == | == Dreamwave comics continuity == | ||
The Wreckers split from the Autobot forces after the disappearance of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] in a [[space bridge]] explosion. Led by Springer, they clashed with [[Ratbat]]'s [[Ultracon]]s in the [[Tagan Heights]] for a time before reuniting with the Autobots and the [[Lightning Strike Coalition]] immediately prior to the [[Age of Internment]]. | The Wreckers split from the Autobot forces after the disappearance of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] in a [[space bridge]] explosion. Led by Springer, they clashed with [[Ratbat]]'s [[Ultracon]]s in the [[Tagan Heights]] for a time before reuniting with the Autobots and the [[Lightning Strike Coalition]] immediately prior to the [[Age of Internment]]. | ||
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When the [[Stunticon]]s were released from imprisonment in Cybertron's detention banks, the Wreckers responded in kind. This, however, was after [[Menasor]] had already wiped out the [[Omnibots]] and defeated [[Defensor]]. In the battle, both Whirl and Roadbuster were apparently killed before Ultra Magnus took charge and brought Menasor down. | When the [[Stunticon]]s were released from imprisonment in Cybertron's detention banks, the Wreckers responded in kind. This, however, was after [[Menasor]] had already wiped out the [[Omnibots]] and defeated [[Defensor]]. In the battle, both Whirl and Roadbuster were apparently killed before Ultra Magnus took charge and brought Menasor down. | ||
== IDW comics continuity == | {{-}} | ||
==IDW comics continuity== | |||
{{quote|Of ''course'' it's a lost cause. That's why we're ''here!''|Springer, [[Stormbringer #2]]}} | |||
The Wreckers are the Autobots who get called in when the odds of success are nonexistent, but the job needs to be done anyway. Assigned to [[Varas Centralus]] after the Decepticon infiltration on that planet went to [[Siege mode|Phase Six]], they were pulled out and sent back to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] at the order of [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)|Optimus Prime]] when the Autobot leader suspected that [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] may have been behind the disappearance of the [[Calabi-Yau]]. | The Wreckers are the Autobots who get called in when the odds of success are nonexistent, but the job needs to be done anyway. Assigned to [[Varas Centralus]] after the Decepticon infiltration on that planet went to [[Siege mode|Phase Six]], they were pulled out and sent back to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] at the order of [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)|Optimus Prime]] when the Autobot leader suspected that [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] may have been behind the disappearance of the [[Calabi-Yau]]. | ||
Revision as of 02:49, 3 December 2007
| This article is about the Autobot group. For the comic, see Universe (comic). |
- The Wreckers are a (primarily) Autobot combat unit from the Generation 1 continuity family.
The Wreckers are a special task force, generally composed of the best and the toughest die-hard fighters around. The Wreckers tend to be a close-knit combat unit that considers themselves the best of the best. They're often called in to fight when the odds of success are slim.
Because of this, they also tend to lose members fairly often. And usually in very painful ways.
Marvel Comics continuity
The Wreckers were introduced in UK continuity (neither the team, nor any of its members really appeared in the US stories) during the Target: 2006 storyline.
The initial roster of the Wreckers consisted of Impactor (the leader), Roadbuster, Whirl, Twin-Twist, Topspin and Rack'n'Ruin. During the Target:2006 storyline, they were joined by Broadside, Sandstorm and Springer (who became the team's leader after Impactor's death). After UK #100, both Roadbuster and Whirl appear to be absent from the team. Roadbuster reappears amongst the Wreckers in the Time Wars storyline, but Whirl is never seen again. From UK #188 onwards, it appears that Inferno is also a member of the team.
Known members:
- Impactor (original leader)
- Rack'n'Ruin
- Roadbuster
- Topspin
- Twin Twist
- Whirl
- Springer (leader after Impactor's death)
- Broadside
- Sandstorm
- Inferno
After the team takes major casualties during the events of Time Wars, the few survivors (Springer, Broadside and Inferno) joined together with other "outsiders" - both Autobot and Decepticon - to form the (aptly named) Survivors.
3H Universe: Featuring the Wreckers comics
The Wreckers were still, by tradition, considered an Autobot force, despite being on Maximal-era Cybertron, and accepted even Decepticons and Predacons into their ranks following the takeover of Cybertron by Megatron and his Vehicon armies.
Known Members:
- Apelinq
- Arcee
- CatSCAN
- Cyclonus
- Devcon
- Dillo
- Fractyl
- Mol
- Packrat
- Primal Prime
- Ramulus
- Rav
- Rodimus
- Rotorbolt
- Sentinel Maximus
- Skywarp
- Sonar
- Spittor
- Tap-Out
- Tigatron
Dreamwave comics continuity
The Wreckers split from the Autobot forces after the disappearance of Optimus Prime in a space bridge explosion. Led by Springer, they clashed with Ratbat's Ultracons in the Tagan Heights for a time before reuniting with the Autobots and the Lightning Strike Coalition immediately prior to the Age of Internment.
Known Members:
- Springer (leader)
- Broadside
- Roadbuster
- Sandstorm
- Topspin
- Twin Twist
- Whirl
Later on, during Shockwave's reign on Cybertron, the Wreckers were a small but elite task force of Autobots dedicated to keeping the peace wherever (and however) necessary.
Members
- Ultra Magnus (leader)
- Topspin
- Twin Twist
- Roadbuster
- Whirl
When the Stunticons were released from imprisonment in Cybertron's detention banks, the Wreckers responded in kind. This, however, was after Menasor had already wiped out the Omnibots and defeated Defensor. In the battle, both Whirl and Roadbuster were apparently killed before Ultra Magnus took charge and brought Menasor down.
IDW comics continuity
The Wreckers are the Autobots who get called in when the odds of success are nonexistent, but the job needs to be done anyway. Assigned to Varas Centralus after the Decepticon infiltration on that planet went to Phase Six, they were pulled out and sent back to Cybertron at the order of Optimus Prime when the Autobot leader suspected that Thunderwing may have been behind the disappearance of the Calabi-Yau.
The Wreckers arrived just in time to save Nosecone and Afterburner. They then proceeded to take Bludgeon's team apart without breaking a sweat. Thunderwing was slightly more challenging, but the Wreckers suffered no apparent casualties.
Known Members:
- Springer (leader)
- Broadside
- Roadbuster
- Sandstorm
- Scoop
- Topspin
- Twin Twist
- Whirl
(Note: Their starship Xantium appears able to transform into a robot and thus may also constitute a member of the team.)
