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===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
[[File:Windblade DS 5 Not-Breakdown.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|left|INTENSE CHEERING ACTION]]
[[File:Windblade DS 5 Not-Breakdown.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|left|INTENSE CHEERING ACTION]]
[[Moonracer (G1)|Moonracer]] mentioned Knock Out's Conjunx Endura while explaining Velocitronian society to [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]]. {{storylink|Windblade vol. 2 issue 4|Windblade vol. 2 #4}} The next day, Breakdown was in [[Delta]] watching the [[Benefit 500]], and thus he cheered upon witnessing the offworlder [[Blurr (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Blurr]]'s dazzling victory. {{storylink|Race Against the Light}}  
[[Moonracer (G1)|Moonracer]] mentioned Knock Out's Conjunx Endura while explaining Velocitronian society to [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]]. {{storylink|Windblade vol. 2 issue 4|Windblade vol. 2 #4}} The next day, Breakdown was in [[Delta]] watching the [[Benefit 500]], and thus he cheered upon witnessing the offworlder [[Blurr (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Blurr]]'s dazzling victory. {{storylink|Race Against the Light}} After Knock Out had joined the [[Council of Worlds]], the two emigrated to Cybertron and took a trip to the [[Acid Wastes]] on [[Chosen One Day]]. {{storylink|Choose Me}}


Some time later, he reminded Knock Out to be nice while dealing with [[Moonracer (G1)|Moonracer]]. {{storylink|07:00:00}}
Some time later, he reminded Knock Out to be nice while dealing with [[Moonracer (G1)|Moonracer]]. {{storylink|07:00:00}}


[[File:DesperateTimes-CarcerTeam.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|If no-one else can help, and if you can find them...]]
[[File:DesperateTimes-CarcerTeam.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|If no-one else can help, and if you can find them...]]
When a wave of undead [[Titan (IDW)|Titan]]s approached Cybertron, the two Velocitronians joined the efforts to repel the invaders; Knock Out using his superior speed to lure a Titan into his Conjunx's fusillade of heavy artillery. {{storylink|Ping}} Their efforts weren't enough, and the Cybertronians were soon pushed back against the [[Spire]] in the face of a seemingly endless [[zombie]] onslaught. With no other recourse, Windblade hit upon a desperate idea to force the spacebound [[Vigilem|Carcer]] to transform, and assembled a team to infiltrate the ship and wrest control of the Titan from its captain [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]]. {{storylink|Desperate Times}} The group managed to evade the Carcerian security forces, and split into two to more effectively search for the Titan's [[brain module]]. {{storylink|Desperate Measures}}  
When a wave of undead [[Titan (IDW)|Titan]]s approached Cybertron, the two Velocitronians joined the efforts to repel the invaders; Knock Out using his superior speed to lure a Titan into his Conjunx's fusillade of heavy artillery. {{storylink|Ping}} Their efforts weren't enough, and the Cybertronians were soon pushed back against the [[Spire]] in the face of a seemingly endless [[zombie]] onslaught. With no other recourse, Windblade hit upon a desperate idea to force the spacebound [[Vigilem|Carcer]] to transform, and assembled a team to infiltrate the ship and wrest control of the Titan from its captain [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]]. {{storylink|Desperate Times}} Breakdown was partnered with [[Lightbright (G1)|Lightbright]], [[Sparkstalker]] and [[Blurr (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Blurr]]. While searching for Titan's [[brain module]] however, they were intercepted and detained by Elita herself. {{storylink|Desperate Measures}}


{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Choose Me}} {{storylink|Ping}}}}
When offering Windblade advice for the upcoming political debate, Knock Out revealed he'd stayed on Cybertron primarily for Breakdown's sake. {{storylink|The Chosen One}}
 
{{spoiler| Schismatic|January 31}}
 
Breakdown eventually got a job as a lab assistant to [[Wheeljack (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Wheeljack]]. On Windblade's command, the two were sent to [[New Prysmos]] to examine the [[Talisman (G1)|Talisman]]. Before even entering however, Breakdown touched a shiny, glowing crack on the ground (like any good scientist) which caused his arm to start decaying before Wheeljack amputated the limb and it disintegrated. Brought to a medical bay, he was still convulsing when [[Kup (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Kup]] and [[Ironhide (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ironhide]] arrived. His negative reaction to the Talisman's energy inspired [[Cindarr]] and [[Virulina]] to use [[magic]] against their Cybertronian hosts. {{storylink|Schismatic}}
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==Notes==
==Notes==
*Breakdown is, of course, directly based on [[Breakdown (WFC)|''Prime'' Breakdown]]. [[Mairghread Scott]] confirmed from the get-go that he is Knock Out's Conjunx Endura,<ref>[http://mscottwrites.tumblr.com/post/122341451981/loved-the-new-windblade-issue-a-great-read-is Mairghread Scott's Tumblr, 2015/06/24]</ref> likely a wink at fans who believed that [[Knock Out (Prime)|''Prime'' Knock Out]]'s relationship with Breakdown was more than platonic.
*Breakdown is, of course, directly based on [[Breakdown (WFC)|''Prime'' Breakdown]]. [[Mairghread Scott]] confirmed from the get-go that he is Knock Out's Conjunx Endura,<ref>[http://mscottwrites.tumblr.com/post/122341451981/loved-the-new-windblade-issue-a-great-read-is Mairghread Scott's Tumblr, 2015/06/24]</ref> likely a wink at fans who believed that [[Knock Out (Prime)|''Prime'' Knock Out]]'s relationship with Breakdown was more than platonic.
*While he was introduced midway through ''[[The Transformers: Windblade|Windblade Vol. 2]]'', Breakdown was left conspicuously unnamed (even being referred to only as "Knock Out's Conjunx" in the [[Choose Me|Holiday Special]]!) for some time, as there was [[Breakdown (G1)|another Breakdown]] already present in the IDW continuity. It wasn't until the release of the preview for ''[[Transformers vs. Visionaries]]'' [[Transformers vs. Visionaries issue 1|#1]], which included a cast page, that he was officially confirmed as being named Breakdown.
*While he was introduced midway through ''[[The Transformers: Windblade|Windblade Vol. 2]]'', Breakdown was left conspicuously unnamed (even being referred to only as "Knock Out's Conjunx" in the [[Choose Me|Holiday Special]]!) for some time, as there was [[Breakdown (G1)|another Breakdown]] already present in the IDW continuity. It wasn't until the release of the preview for ''[[Transformers vs. Visionaries]]'' [[Schismatic|#1]], which included a cast page, that he was officially confirmed as being named Breakdown.


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 18:20, 3 January 2018

The name or term "Breakdown" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Breakdown (disambiguation).
Breakdown is a Velocitronian from the IDW portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
He's got the biggest puppy-dog eyes.

Conjunx Endura with Knock Out, Breakdown is heavier and slower than what his speed-focused people on Velocitron idealize. Since his world's entry into the Council of Worlds, he has become part of cross-planet endeavors that his Conjunx has gotten involved in. Unlike Knock Out, he goes about his life with more humility towards others.

Fiction

IDW Generation 1 continuity

INTENSE CHEERING ACTION

Moonracer mentioned Knock Out's Conjunx Endura while explaining Velocitronian society to Windblade. Windblade vol. 2 #4 The next day, Breakdown was in Delta watching the Benefit 500, and thus he cheered upon witnessing the offworlder Blurr's dazzling victory. Race Against the Light After Knock Out had joined the Council of Worlds, the two emigrated to Cybertron and took a trip to the Acid Wastes on Chosen One Day. Choose Me

Some time later, he reminded Knock Out to be nice while dealing with Moonracer. 07:00:00

If no-one else can help, and if you can find them...

When a wave of undead Titans approached Cybertron, the two Velocitronians joined the efforts to repel the invaders; Knock Out using his superior speed to lure a Titan into his Conjunx's fusillade of heavy artillery. Ping Their efforts weren't enough, and the Cybertronians were soon pushed back against the Spire in the face of a seemingly endless zombie onslaught. With no other recourse, Windblade hit upon a desperate idea to force the spacebound Carcer to transform, and assembled a team to infiltrate the ship and wrest control of the Titan from its captain Elita One. Desperate Times Breakdown was partnered with Lightbright, Sparkstalker and Blurr. While searching for Titan's brain module however, they were intercepted and detained by Elita herself. Desperate Measures

When offering Windblade advice for the upcoming political debate, Knock Out revealed he'd stayed on Cybertron primarily for Breakdown's sake. The Chosen One

Plot details for Schismatic follow.

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Breakdown eventually got a job as a lab assistant to Wheeljack. On Windblade's command, the two were sent to New Prysmos to examine the Talisman. Before even entering however, Breakdown touched a shiny, glowing crack on the ground (like any good scientist) which caused his arm to start decaying before Wheeljack amputated the limb and it disintegrated. Brought to a medical bay, he was still convulsing when Kup and Ironhide arrived. His negative reaction to the Talisman's energy inspired Cindarr and Virulina to use magic against their Cybertronian hosts. Schismatic

Toys

Main article: Breakdown (WFC)#Toys

Notes

  • Breakdown is, of course, directly based on Prime Breakdown. Mairghread Scott confirmed from the get-go that he is Knock Out's Conjunx Endura,[1] likely a wink at fans who believed that Prime Knock Out's relationship with Breakdown was more than platonic.
  • While he was introduced midway through Windblade Vol. 2, Breakdown was left conspicuously unnamed (even being referred to only as "Knock Out's Conjunx" in the Holiday Special!) for some time, as there was another Breakdown already present in the IDW continuity. It wasn't until the release of the preview for Transformers vs. Visionaries #1, which included a cast page, that he was officially confirmed as being named Breakdown.

References