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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, | 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, typically referring to 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]]. | ||
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[[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}}. Despite his authority, 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 later 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 deal lasted until Megatron was revitalized and | [[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}}. Despite his authority, 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 later 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 deal lasted until Megatron was revitalized and squashed Starscream's ambitions. {{storylink|Out of His Head}} Starscream still kept the position, but later left the Decepticons. Arachnid was promoted to second-in-command to replace him {{storylink|One Shall Fall}}. She attempted to use her authority to abandon Megatron when the Decepticon leader was thought dead or lost within [[Unicron]], but a quick beating by Soundwave put an end to that. {{storylink|One Shall Rise, Part 3}} | ||
Tiring of her treachery, Megatron sent Dreadwing and Breakdown to kill her. Although the mission was a failure, Megatron promoted the former as her replacement {{storylink|Crossfire (Prime)}}. Dreadwing's tenure lasted until Starscream rejoined the Decepticon ranks, in the process having it be revealed that he was responsible for reanimating Dreadwing's brother [[Skyquake (Prime)|Skyquake]]. {{storylink|Patch (episode)|Patch}} Outraged, Dreadwing attempted to kill Starscream, being slain himself by Megatron. Starscream resumed his old post {{storylink|Regeneration (Prime)|Regeneration}} | Tiring of her treachery, Megatron sent [[Dreadwing (Prime)|Dreadwing]] and Breakdown (Prime) to kill her. Although the mission was a failure, Megatron promoted the former as her replacement {{storylink|Crossfire (Prime)}}. Dreadwing's tenure lasted until Starscream rejoined the Decepticon ranks, in the process having it be revealed that he was responsible for reanimating Dreadwing's brother [[Skyquake (Prime)|Skyquake]]. {{storylink|Patch (episode)|Patch}} Outraged, Dreadwing attempted to kill Starscream, being slain himself by Megatron. Starscream resumed his old post {{storylink|Regeneration (Prime)|Regeneration}} | ||
[[Ultra Magnus (WFC)|Ultra Magnus]] served as [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime's]] second in command, both on Cybertron and when he rejoined the Autobots on Earth {{storylink|Scattered}} | [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)|Ultra Magnus]] served as [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime's]] second in command, both on Cybertron and when he rejoined the Autobots on Earth {{storylink|Scattered}} | ||
Revision as of 13:25, 13 July 2025
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, typically referring to 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 for his troubles. 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.
Beast Wars Neo cartoon
Guiledart served as Magmatron's lieutenant for his troop of Predacons during their clashes with Big Convoy's Maximals Big Convoy, Move Out
Prime cartoon
Starscream served as Megatron's second in command, ruling the Nemesis while the latter was lost in space Darkness Rising, Part 1. Despite his authority, he was kept in check by Soundwave, and the latter's surveillance kept Megatron informed of his underling's schemes. Rock Bottom. Starscream later 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 deal lasted until Megatron was revitalized and squashed Starscream's ambitions. Out of His Head Starscream still kept the position, but later left the Decepticons. Arachnid was promoted to second-in-command to replace him One Shall Fall. She attempted to use her authority to abandon Megatron when the Decepticon leader was thought dead or lost within Unicron, but a quick beating by Soundwave put an end to that. One Shall Rise, Part 3
Tiring of her treachery, Megatron sent Dreadwing and Breakdown (Prime) to kill her. Although the mission was a failure, Megatron promoted the former as her replacement Crossfire (Prime). Dreadwing's tenure lasted until Starscream rejoined the Decepticon ranks, in the process having it be revealed that he was responsible for reanimating Dreadwing's brother Skyquake. Patch Outraged, Dreadwing attempted to kill Starscream, being slain himself by Megatron. Starscream resumed his old post Regeneration
Ultra Magnus served as Optimus Prime's second in command, both on Cybertron and when he rejoined the Autobots on Earth Scattered
