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The '''second-in-command''' refers to a [[Transformer]] whose status is... well, second to the commander's. The specific title of the rank generally varies between factions, usually a subcommander or a liuetenant. For the [[Autobot]]s and the [[Maximal]]s, the rank is usually overlooked, but it still receives [[Sub-Commander's Day|its own holiday]]. For the [[Decepticon]]s and [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s, choosing a Second-in-Command is a very tough decision; pick one too loyal, and everyone will ignore him, pick one too bold, and the leader may find himself [[scrap]].
The '''second-in-command''' refers to a [[Transformer]] whose status is... well, second to the commander's. The specific title of the rank generally varies between factions, usually a subcommander or a lieutenant. For the [[Autobot]]s and the [[Maximal]]s, the rank is overlooked, but it still receives [[Sub-Commander's Day|its own holiday]]. For the [[Decepticon]]s and [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s, choosing a Second-in-Command is a tough decision; pick one too loyal, and everyone will ignore him, pick one too bold, and the leader may find himself [[Scrap (slang)|scrap]].


==Fiction==
==Fiction==
===''Beast Wars'' cartoon===
===''Beast Wars'' cartoon===
The second in command of the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] was based on [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron's]] whims. [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] held the position early on, untill he challenged Megatron and was blasted away by [[Scorponok (BW)|Scorponok]] {{storylink|Beast Wars (Part 1)}} who was thus promoted to second in command. Despite this, the other Predacons rarely took him seriously. {{storylink|The Web}} After Scorponok's demise, [[Inferno (BW)|Inferno]] was given the position of Sub-Commander.{{storylink|Aftermath}}.
The second in command of the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] was based on [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron's]] whims. [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] held the position early on, until he challenged Megatron and was blasted away by [[Scorponok (BW)|Scorponok]] {{storylink|Beast Wars (Part 1)}} who was thus promoted to second in command. Despite this, the other Predacons rarely took him seriously. {{storylink|The Web}} After Scorponok's demise, [[Inferno (BW)|Inferno]] was given the position of Sub-Commander.{{storylink|Aftermath (BW episode)|Aftermath}}
 
===''Prime'' cartoon===
===''Prime'' cartoon===
[[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]] served as [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]]'s second in command, ruling the Nemesis while the latter was lost in space {{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 1}}. However, he was kept in check by [[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]], and the latter's surveillance kept Megatron informed of his underling's schemes. {{storylink|Rock Bottom}}. Starscream struck a deal with [[Knock Out (Prime)|Knock Out]], promising the medic the position of SIC if he convinced Soundwave to pull the plug on a terminally injured Megatron. {{storylink|Sick Mind}}. This lasted until Megatron was reborn and put Starscream in his place. {{storylink|Out of His Head}}


==Generation One seconds-in-command==
==Generation One seconds-in-command==

Revision as of 21:24, 13 October 2024

The second-in-command refers to a Transformer whose status is... well, second to the commander's. The specific title of the rank generally varies between factions, usually a subcommander or a lieutenant. For the Autobots and the Maximals, the rank is overlooked, but it still receives its own holiday. For the Decepticons and Predacons, choosing a Second-in-Command is a tough decision; pick one too loyal, and everyone will ignore him, pick one too bold, and the leader may find himself scrap.

Fiction

Beast Wars cartoon

The second in command of the Predacons was based on Megatron's whims. Dinobot held the position early on, until he challenged Megatron and was blasted away by Scorponok Beast Wars (Part 1) who was thus promoted to second in command. Despite this, the other Predacons rarely took him seriously. The Web After Scorponok's demise, Inferno was given the position of Sub-Commander.Aftermath

Prime cartoon

Starscream served as Megatron's second in command, ruling the Nemesis while the latter was lost in space Darkness Rising, Part 1. However, he was kept in check by Soundwave, and the latter's surveillance kept Megatron informed of his underling's schemes. Rock Bottom. Starscream struck a deal with Knock Out, promising the medic the position of SIC if he convinced Soundwave to pull the plug on a terminally injured Megatron. Sick Mind. This lasted until Megatron was reborn and put Starscream in his place. Out of His Head

Generation One seconds-in-command

Unicron Trilogy seconds-in-command

Autobot seconds-in-command

"I... want him to take command... "
Prowl: "What?! NOOO!!!"

Sub-commander

Lieutenant

Miscellaneous

Decepticon seconds-in-command

Maximal seconds-in-command

Sub-commander

Lieutenant

Miscellaneous

Predacon/Vehicon seconds-in-command

References

  1. ↑ Binaltech bio
  2. ↑ Still Life!, Transformers: Generation 2 (Marvel)
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Transformers: The Ultimate Guide
  4. ↑ Sub-Commander's Day
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Japanese bio
  6. ↑ Megatron Origin
  7. ↑ On-package bio of Tenth Anniversary toy
  8. ↑ Forbidden Fruit
  9. ↑ Rattrap has the ability, but he doesn't want to be a real one. Chain of Command
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