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"Eukarian Shockwave" is a Eukarian Decepticon from the IDW portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.

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Formerly a servant of Onyx Prime, "Shockwave" was one of the many neutral Eukarians caught up in the twisted experiments of his namesake.

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IDW Generation 1 continuity

If you think about it, this is basically Shockwave writing furry self-insert fanfiction.

Twenty thousand years ago, the 'bot who would become "Shockwave" was one of a number of Eukarians under the command the command of Domitius Major aboard the starship Axalon. Sent on a deep-space mission by Onyx Prime to locate the Enigma of Combination, Strange Visitors Hasbro Heroes Sourcebook #1 depleting fuel sources sent their vessel off-course in the hopes of finding new energon, and eventually they chanced across Ice Age Earth.

As they approached the planet, however, they attracted the attention of Shockwave, who had come to Earth to investigate his Regenesis project. The Decepticon scientist shot down their vessel, and, in the crash, the Talisman aboard the Axalon scrambled the memories of the crew. Their subsequent amnesia inspired Shockwave to use the crew of the Axalon in a cruel experiment, altering their appearances and memories to convince them that they were the Autobots and Decepticons of Cybertron. "Shockwave" took part in the simulated "Ice Age Wars" on Earth as part of the real Shockwave's wargames. Eventually, the climate worsened and the energon stores ran out, and when the real Shockwave departed, the ersatz Autobots and Decepticons went into hibernation. Strange Visitors

The Eukarian Decepticons awoke in the late 1860s after human activity roused them from their slumber. "Shockwave" took the form of an ironclad warship and, claiming to be a benefactor for humanity, proposed an alliance with disgraced inventor Tobias Muldoon. Hearts of Steel #1 Several years later, "Shockwave" was one of the Transformers who fell under the sway of an Elder God. Infestation 2: The Transformers #1

"Shockwave" survived the encounter and eventually returned to his own senses. As his comrades slowly ran out of fuel and died, "Shockwave" was soon left as one of the last Eukarians on Earth by the time of World War II. Hiding out in France, he was eventually challenged by "Bumblebee." Their battle was devastating, but the yellow Autobot managed to kill his foe and take his Gatling gun arm as a trophy. Strange Visitors