Vortex (G1): Difference between revisions

From MediaWiki
Jump to navigation Jump to search
← Older editNewer edit →
undoThirtysilver (talk | contribs)
72 edits
Xaaron (talk | contribs)
8,166 edits
No edit summary
Line 6: Line 6:


[[Image:MTMTEVortex.jpg|right|300px|thumb|I'm FANCY!]]
[[Image:MTMTEVortex.jpg|right|300px|thumb|I'm FANCY!]]
In a past life, it is very possible that '''Vortex''' was a roller coaster of some sort.  He is the interrogator of the [[Decepticon|Decepticons]], and his favorite method of divulging secrets from trembling [[Autobot|Autobots]] is to take them on ''Mr. Vortex's Wild Ride''.  Laughing like a maniac, Vortex will treat Autobots held hostage within his cargo hold to a psychotic helicopter ride of twists, turns and near-death experiences.  Then, once he has learned everything they have to tell: kerplop!
In a past life, it is very possible that '''Vortex''' was a roller coaster of some sort.  He is the interrogator of the [[Decepticon|Decepticons]], and his favorite method of coaxing secrets from trembling [[Autobot|Autobots]] is to take them on ''Mr. Vortex's Wild Ride''.  Laughing like a maniac, Vortex will treat Autobots held hostage within his cargo hold to a psychotic helicopter ride of twists, turns and near-death experiences.  Then, once he has learned everything they have to tell: kerplop!


Vortex can combine with his fellow [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] to form [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]].
Vortex can combine with his fellow [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] to form [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]].

Revision as of 06:24, 2 July 2009

This article is about . For other uses of "Vortex", see Vortex (disambiguation)|The name or term "Vortex" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Vortex (disambiguation).}}
{{#if: PicsNeeded.gif |

}} | }}

{{ #if: Let's see what you can see... |Let's see what you can see...
|}}

This article is in need of images. {{ #if: |{{ #if: |  |
}} talk page.|}}

{{#if: {{#if: |Specifics: |}}|{{#if: |Specifics: |}}|}}

{{#ifeq: ||}}{{#ifeq: |File|}}

Vortex is a Decepticon Combaticon from the Generation 1 continuity family.
I'm FANCY!

In a past life, it is very possible that Vortex was a roller coaster of some sort. He is the interrogator of the Decepticons, and his favorite method of coaxing secrets from trembling Autobots is to take them on Mr. Vortex's Wild Ride. Laughing like a maniac, Vortex will treat Autobots held hostage within his cargo hold to a psychotic helicopter ride of twists, turns and near-death experiences. Then, once he has learned everything they have to tell: kerplop!

Vortex can combine with his fellow Combaticons to form Bruticus.


Japanese name: Vorter

Fiction

Cartoon continuity

Generation 1 cartoon

Voice actor: Johnny Haymer (English), Ken Shiroyama (Japanese)
"Hey dude, I don't think we're in Kansas anymore!"
"Shut up, Jazz."

Vortex was one of five Decepticon renegades liberated by Starscream in the Air Commander's latest attempt to unseat Megatron. Rebuilt into new bodies based on WWII-era human military vehicles and dubbed the Combaticons, the renegades worked with Starscream primarily to gain the energy absorbers the schemer left out of their new forms. While Vortex and the others were at first successful, the Stunticons' intervention meant the brigade's defeat, and all six were exiled to a remote asteroid. Starscream's Brigade

Vortex and his fellow Combaticons soon escaped the asteroid and invaded Cybertron, defeating Shockwave's defenses as Bruticus. After Onslaught modified the space bridge to pull Earth into the sun, the Combaticons were attacked by unknown forces, which were actually holograms. Vortex was quite happy, as he loved sneak attacks. Once again, however, the Combaticons were defeated by outside intervention, as the Autobots and Decepticons temporarily allied against the renegades. While Megatron allowed the Autobots to believe the Combaticons had been destroyed, he secretly had Bruticus (and his components, we guess) reprogrammed to serve more loyally. The Revenge of Bruticus

Another example of why headbanging isn't more popular among the Decepticons.

Some time later, the Combaticons set a trap for the Aerialbots, and Vortex attacked them alongside Dirge. He was eventually shot down by Air Raid and retreated back to Megatron's Giant Purple Griffin, which the Aerialbots eventually discovered. In the ensuing battle, Vortex took control of a few of Megatron's jet fighter drones, but didn't fare particularly well anyway. The Combaticons then tried to merge into Bruticus, but were defeated by Superion. Aerial Assault Afterwards, Bruticus was blown to pieces by Defensor, and Swindle sold Vortex's parts. What a friend. Vortex and the other Combaticons were eventually repaired just in time for Bruticus to be defeated again. B.O.T.

"Hey, my semi-automatic glue gun isn't firing lasers any more! It must be... broken?"

After the great battle at Autobot City, the Combaticons were among the battered Decepticon forces who withdrew to Chaar. Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1 When the Deceptions spotted Rodimus Prime and Grimlock spying on them, Vortex was the first to note that their weapons weren't working due to their low energy levels. He and his comrades simply opted for bashing the intruders to death instead. Five Faces of Darkness, Part 2 The Combaticons later participated in a Quintesson-led assault on a group of Autobots trapped on Goo Five Faces of Darkness, Part 3, until Galvatron returned and took back control of his forces. Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4

"Confess! Where is the candlestick? What were you doing in the conservatory?"

The Combaticons later performed a hit-and-run attack on Cybertron in order to destroy a peace conference shuttle. When the Autobots fought back, Vortex shot Wheelie with a barrage of lasers, but was blasted out of the sky by Ultra Magnus for it. Surprise Party Much later, Vortex was charged with guarding Trypticon in the Netherlands. Spike and Daniel Witwicky, seated in a disguised Ultra Magnus and Rodimus Prime, respectively, tried tricking him into thinking they were repairmen in order to infiltrate the city-bot, but unfortunately Vortex could detect the "nauseating smell of Autobot fumes" on them. He tried shaking the truth out of Daniel, only to accidentally throw him off a cliff. The Autobots were forced to abandon their disguises in order to save him, and Rodimus blasted Vortex into unconsciousness. The Ultimate Weapon

The difference between a Decepticon and a Decepticon infected with the hate plague is... murky, at best.

When the Earth was infected by the Hate Plague, the Combaticons were among the earily victims. In a frenzy, Vortex started flying around an airfield blowing up jumbo jets. The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1 By order of Galvatron, the Combaticons lated constructed a giant planetary rocket engine that was used to propel Cybertron into orbit around Earth. They also dragged away the bodies of defeated Autobots to use as fuel for the engine. The Rebirth, Part 3


Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers manga

As Bruticus, Vortex and the Combaticons aided Menasor when the Stunticons' new base found itself under attack from Defensor and Superion. Whilst Bruticus took care of Defensor with relative ease, Superion shot his leg components off, allowing First Aid and Streetwise to steal their places. Taking control of the giant's flight systems, the two Protectobots flew off with Bruticus's remaining components, planning to drop them off somewhere over the ocean. Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 5

Vortex and the Combaticons were later ordered to hunt down a dog imbued with Decepticon super science. The Autobot Mini Vehicles led by Powerglide soon arrived to save the poor animal, and the Combaticons formed Bruticus in response. However, the dog used its super science to power up Powerglide, who used Scramble Power to combine with his comrades and drill straight through him, forcing the Combaticons to withdraw. Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 8

Scramble City OVA

Vortex and the other Combaticons were dispatched to help the Stunticons in a battle against the Aerialbots. As Bruticus and Menasor, the two groups nearly defeated Superion, until Scramble City arrived and blew them away. Scramble City

The Headmasters cartoon

The Combaticons participated in a major Decepticon assault on Cybertron, during which Vortex performed air strikes until he was shot down by Optimus Prime. Four Warriors Come out of the Sky He later combined with the other Combaticons to continue fighting, but even Bruticus was driven away by the arrival of Battleship Maximus. The Mystery of Planet Master The Combaticons were subsequently sent to Earth, where they set out to stop Hot Rod from retrieving the Matrix of Leadership for Optimus Prime. They didn't get far before being ambushed by the Protectobots, who buried the team in a rockfall. Birth of the Fantastic Double Prime Vortex and the others later defended Trypticon against Twincast's attempted infiltration, but got their hands full when the Aerialbots also joined the battle. The Great Cassette Operation

The Decepticon army, including the Combaticons, later attacked Cybertron again, in order to obtain the precious Cybertonuron created by Vector Sigma. Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 1 This didn't go very well, as Bruticus was again defeated by Defensor. Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 2 Bruticus was then sent to San Francisco with orders to destroy any Autobots out to kill the giant carnivorous plant hidden there by Scorponok. He ended up duelling with Raiden, the Trainbot combiner. Head On!! Fortress Maximus Vortex and his team were later seen under the command of Sixshot, who ordered them to attack an Autobot energy facility in Miami in order to divert troops from Autobot City. Ultra Magnus Dies!!

Vortex later watched and cheered as Scorponok official took leadership of the Decepticons. I Risk My Life for Earth As Bruticus's arm, he later tried to lure Fortress Maximus away from the Decepticon base on Master, but it didn't work. The Zarak Shield Turns the Tide Bruticus was later seen laughing with Predaking as they sank the luxury liner Queen World in the Atlantic Ocean. The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 1) Naturally, Vortex and the Combaticons were part of the final climactic battle with the Autobot army at the North Pole, and retreated into space when Scorponok's plan to tear Earth apart appeared to become a reality. The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)

Zone OVA

Although Vortex was never seen as an individual being, Bruticus was recruited as one of Violen Jiger's 9 Decepticon Demon-Generals. He joined Abominus, Menasor and Overlord on a raid for Energon Z on planet Zone. Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!

Marvel Comics continuity

Generation 1

Events from the UK-only comic stories are in italics.

Buster Witwicky was the only human in existence to have ever possessed the Autobots' Creation Matrix in his mind. Months after returning the Matrix to its true guardian, Optimus Prime, Buster began experiencing nightmares of strange new Transformers, Special Teams with the ability to merge into a 5-in-1 giant. Vortex and his Combaticon teammates appeared in one of Buster's earlier dreams, before he sought help from the Autobots. In order to process the information his subconscious was feeding him, Buster linked his mind with Prime, so that the next dream came through far clearer than the previous ones. He and Prime observed a toy commercial scenario where Vortex and his fellow Combaticons joined forces with the Stunticons against their Autobot counterparts, the Protectobots and Aerialbots. The Combaticons fought together as Bruticus, but were defeated by the teamwork shown by Autobot gestalts Superion and Defensor. After Prime and Buster awoke, the Autobots immediately went to work designing these new warriors. Thanks to Soundwave's hacking skills, however, Megatron and Shockwave also saw the visions and began working on their own Special Teams. Second Generation!

The above origin was not referenced in the U.S. comics and, unlike the Stunticons, the Combaticons were never explicitly stated to have been built on Earth. Although it's generally assumed they were anyway, one obscure reference inferred that they may have come from Cybertron.

At Megatron's command, Vortex began scouting human energy projects for possible sources of energon for the Decepticons to steal. Hovering over Energy Futures Industries on the Oregon coast, Vortex learned about a new device called a hydrothermocline, which could potentially summon limitless energy from beneath the seas. He summoned Megatron and the rest of the Combaticons for a late night raid. Unfortunately for them, the Autobots had been doing a little spying of their own, and the Combaticons found Optimus Prime and the Protectobots lying in wait at EFI when they arrived. Optimus and Megatron were busy measuring who had the biggest gestalt when Ethan Zachary, a human programmer working at EFI, offered them a better solution than brawling. Using his Multi-World video game scenario, Zachery could upload the Autobots and Decepticons into the game, allowing them to fight without risking the hydro-whatsis or innocent lives in the process.

Inside Multi-World, Vortex and Blast Off teamed up to hunt down Protectobots. In the region known as the Cloud-Steppes, they came across Groove and Blades. The digital environment was comprised of a series of roadways supported by cables connecting them to hovering clouds. Vortex chose the simplest solution and began cutting through the cables with his rotor blades, sending the ground-bound Groove and several Cloud-Steppers to their doom. Groove saved himself, and Blades caught the cloud people as they fell. The Autobots' new friends then turned their cloud power against the Combaticons, blinding them long enough for Groove to... blind them again. Stupid pacifists. Anyway, Vortex and Blast Off then crashed into each other and "died", their consciousnesses returning to reality. The other Combaticons fared just as well, leaving Megatron alone to fight Prime and Defensor. Blindly choking his subordinates in the real world, Megatron got close enough for Vortex to whisper a "cheat code" he had overheard when first scouting the location... AFTERDEATH. Despite using the password to cheat, Megatron still lost the battle. But, because Optimus Prime was forced to sacrifice innocent "people" in the game to defeat Megatron, he allowed the Decepticons to take the hydrothermocline anyway. Truly an over-developed sense of honor. Afterdeath!

During the Decepticon plans to move the hydrothermocline to a more energy efficient location for its work, Vortex was transporting the land-bound Decepticons to their island base. At Shockwave's request, however, he was dissuaded from picking up Megatron on time, allowing Shockwave's Predacon mercenaries time to complete their assassination attempt on the Decepticon leader. Megatron survived, but ended up blowing himself up anyway, leaving Vortex and the Combaticons under Shockwave's command. Gone but Not Forgotten! When fuel auditer Ratbat arrived to supervise the Decepticon activities, Shockwave engineered a daring daylight raid on an oil tanker in the Caribbean. Vortex, the Coneheads and the Insecticons successfully commandeered the vessel and brought it to the Decepticons island base. It was the perfect plan... with the small technicality of there not being any fuel in the tanker. Buster Witwicky and the Car Wash of Doom

On a later mission, Soundwave and the Combaticons were commissioned with destroying the inactive super-Decepticon known as Galvatron, who had been trapped inside the lava flow of an active volcano, preserving him like a fly in amber. Shockwave nevertheless saw Galvatron as a potential threat to his command, and wanted him eliminated permanently. Vortex and the others were to set up explosive charges around the mouth, burying the future warrior forever. Their plans were waylaid by a group of human females, who used up most of the explosives against the Combaticons. The Decepticons were then forced to retreat once Blaster and the Throttlebots arrived to back-up the humans, but they swore vengeance for the interference. Ladies' Night

Vortex began trailing the Throttlebots, and caught up with them on a California freeway. He was freely taking pot shots at them until Blaster transformed and supported himself on Rollbar and Chase's vehicle modes, firing back at the Combaticon with his electro-scrambler gun. After nearly causing a traffic pile-up, Blaster got a good shot at Vortex, overloading his circuitry and sending the Decepticon careening through the sky. Once he recovered, Vortex tracked Blaster and the Throttlebots to a used car dealership, and summoned the rest of the Combaticons. Matters became complicated when the Protectobots also arrived on the scene, looking to arrest Blaster and Goldbug for going AWOL and rebelling against the Autobot commander, Grimlock... not to mention the RAAT brigade of human military officers looking to take the Autobots into custody as well. The resulting four-way war left everyone confused and the dealership a wreck. Vortex was blinded early on battling Streetwise, and the Combaticons ultimately retreated once Blaster joined forces with the Protectobots. In the melee, however, the Throttlebots were carted off by RAAT, and the Protectobots still took Blaster into custody for Grimlock after the fight was over. Used Autobots

Vortex tracked the Protectobots from a distance, as they transported the mode-locked Blaster back to the Ark for trial and execution. The two teams clashed again at a (mostly) abandoned railyard once the Combaticons had fully assembled on Vortex's position. Vortex clashed with his opposite number, the Protectobot helicopter known as Blades, trading fire in the skies. Despite his computer image-guided targeting technology, Blades was unable to overcome Vortex's aerial agility and score a decent hit. The Combaticons eventually combined into Bruticus and managed to defeat the united Defensor in battle. Meanwhile, Blaster had managed to shake off his mode-lock and, despite his current situation, brought down the Decepticons in defense of his fellow Autobots. Child's Play

The Combaticons licked their wounds and eventually limped back to the Decepticons' hidden island base in the Caribbean. Decepticon leadership soon changed from Shockwave to Ratbat after the former was critically injured and believed dead following a space battle with Fortress Maximus. The Desert Island of Space! When the Autobots decided the best way for Grimlock and Blaster to finally settle their differences was through trial by combat, Ratbat brought the Decepticons to the combat site on the moon and launched a full scale assault on the unsuspecting Autobots. Vortex and Laserbeak managed to shoot down Jetfire, but ultimately Grimlock and Blaster put aside their differences and turned the tide, sending the Decepticons packing. Totaled!

For their next trick, the Decepticons turned their deserted desert island base into a tropical paradise for humans, using the tourist trade to hide their true motives and protect themselves from any Autobot attack with human shields. Despite their distaste for flesh-creatures, many of the Decepticons were in good spirits. Vortex was seen trading stories with Drag Strip about how he told off one of the Constructicons. Those nerds. Club Con!

Marvel UK future timelines

Vortex and the Decepticon air force were led into battle by Astrotrain in 2008. They planned to strike back against the Autobots, but were instead ambushed by the Quintessons in what could have been a massacre. Putting aside his pride, Decepticon commander Soundwave radioed the Autobots for assistance, and soon the two factions were fighting side-by-side on Cybertron against the invading Quintesson forces. After the fight was over, Soundwave left the battlefield in Vortex's ridiculously-oversized helicopter mode. Space Pirates!

Generation 2

When Megatron was looking to forge an alliance with Optimus Prime against Jhiaxus's Cybertronians, he brought a contingent of Decepticons to Ethos to back-up the Autobots. Vortex joined Starscream and Ransack in supplementing the Aerialbots and the other Autobot sky forces. Escalation!

Vortex, along with the other Combaticons, formed the first line of defense against Jhiaxus's attack on Warworld. While Vortex's ultimate fate is unseen, the fact that Jhiaxus's troops ultimately took Warworld makes it likely he was destroyed. Total War!

Young Corgi continuity

Vortex and his fellow Combaticons were searching for a mysterious city beneath the ice when the Aerialbots, Skydive and Slingshot, interferred. Vortex got into a dogfight with Skydive, flying through the icey mountains and canyons of the North Pole. Luckily, as a Super Seasprite helicopter, he was infinitely more maneuverable than an F-16. Vortex led Skydive straight towards a mountain wall, and shot upwards at the last instant to send the Aerialbot flying nose first into the side of the mountain. Unfortunately for Vortex, Skydive vaporized the mountain peak with his nega-gun and, flipping back around in robot mode, clocked the Combaticon with a solid blow while Vortex was blinding by the steam.

Vortex was presumably still seeing stars when the rest of the Decepticons learned the city-dwellers were the true enemy and joined forces with the Autobots against them. Hopefully, Vortex's fellow Combaticons remembered to pick him up for repairs when they departed. Battle Beneath the Ice

Dreamwave comics continuity

Shortly after Optimus Prime became the new Autobot Supreme Commander, Vortex took part in the Decepticon assault upon Iacon.

Millions of years later, Vortex, along with his fellow Combaticons, was imprisoned by Shockwave until he was released by Starscream.

When Sunstorm appeared on Earth, the battered Combaticons were ordered by Starscream to combine into Bruticus and deal with the crazed zealot. It did not end well.

Nice kitty... pretty kitty...

The repaired Combaticons were brought to Guadalcanal, where they could hone their somewhat lackluster combat skills and listen to Starscream's long-winded aspirations of glory. Starscream ordered them to defeat the Autobot Sky Lynx as a means to train themselves for greater battles. Blast Off ordered Vortex to "take [Sky Lynx] down", but the crafty Autobot split into his two forms, and Blast Off was embarrassingly grabbed in the flying form's jaws while Vortex looked on.

This was the least of their troubles, however, as Predaking showed up as soon as Sky Lynx was deactivated. This encounter also did not end well. The Route of All Evil


G.I. Joe vs the Transformers

As part of Serpent O.R.'s forces, Vortex defended the newly unified Decepticon army's base against a combined Autobot/G.I. Joe strike force. The Art of War issue 5

IDW comics continuity

Vortex was part of the Combaticons', under the command of Banzaitron's Decepticon Secret Service. They attacked the Garrus-9 penal facility to seize the new gestalt Transformers. When Arcee turned up to kill them all, it was Vortex who reacted quickly and sprang the gestalts while under fire. He then dissed Fortress Maximus on the way out. Spotlight: Arcee

After a deal was negotiated between Arcee and Banzaitron, Vortex and the other Combaticons later helped her in an attempt to recapture Monstructor (who had been stolen by Jhiaxus and Nemesis Prime's forces) on Rotan, though the insane Autobot disappeared mid-battle. Spotlight: Sideswipe

Due to the truncated nature of the Revelation miniseries, the outcome of this battle is unknown.

Toys

Generation 1

Get to da choppa. I dare ya.
  • Vortex (Combaticon, 1985/1986/1991)
    • Team ID number: C4
    • Japanese ID number: D-66
    • Accessories: Pistol, left & right cannons
Vortex transforms into a Kaman Aerospace SH-2G Super Seasprite helicopter. He is armed with a small, chin-mounted semi-automatic glue gun and two large, tri-barrel Gatling guns mounted astern on his tail.
In robot mode, Vortex is armed with his helicopter chin gun, and along with fellow Combaticon Blast Off, is one of the first Transformers figures to utilize ball-joints, located in his shoulders. Vortex normally becomes the left arm of Bruticus, but as a Scramble City design, he can also occupy any other limb slot on Bruticus.
There are a few variations of this toy. Initial releases of Vortex gave him a die-cast metal chestplate painted deep purple. Later releases replaced the metal with lighter-purple plastic. In 1991, the entire Combaticon team was re-released as part of the European "Classics" line; like many toys released in this series, Vortex was retooled to remove the rubsign indent from his vehicle mode.
This mold was redecoed as Operation Combination Target Hawk, Robots in Disguise Ro-Tor, and Universe Ro-Tor.


  • Bruticus (Gift set, 1985)

Generation 2

  • Vortex (Combaticon, 1994)
    • Team ID number: C4
    • Accessories: Pistol, left & right cannons
During the Generation 2 line, Vortex was redecoed blue with purple camouflage paint. His weapons were also redecoed purple, and his chest was changed to a different shade of purple, making him totally inconspicuous.


Universe (2008)

  • Bruticus Maximus (2008)
    • Accessories: Quad blaster (hand/foot), Decepticon-type energon star
Universe Vortex is a redeco of the Energon Blackout/Stormcloud mold, transforming into a blue/grey assault helicopter somewhat similar to an Apache. He was only available with Universe Bruticus Maximus giftset. When combined with the other Combaticons, Vortex is nominally Bruticus Maximus' left arm, though he can be used in any other limb position. "V-1" is tampographed on the right side of his cockpit.
This mold was also used to make Fun Publications Transformers Collectors' Club-exclusive Topspin and Universe (2008) Swindle.

Henkei! Henkei!

And he doesn't take American Express.
  • Destron Vorter (Micron, 2009)
A redeco of the Classics Mini-Con Divebomb, Vortex now transforms into an AH-64 Apache assault helicopter.
Vortex was only available by—brace yourself—signing up for a Transformers-themed Visa credit card through Pocket Card Co., Ltd. Vortex is available only to those who get the Decepticon-themed card. Also available is Sling for those who get the Autobot card. How one gets both without paying out the butt is anyone's guess.
This mold was also used to make Torque Gain and Cloudraker.


{{#if: Notyetbox.gif |

}} | }}

{{ #if: |
|}}

This item is currently scheduled for release, but is not yet available at mass retail. {{ #if: |{{ #if: |  |
}} talk page.|}}

{{#if: {{#if: | }}|{{#if: | }}|}}

{{#ifeq: ||}}{{#ifeq: |File|}}

Retrieved from "https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=Vortex_(G1)&oldid=323963"