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At some point, Thunderclash was mortally wounded.  To survive, he was hooked up to a life-support machine, which he eventually converted into a spaceship, the ''[[Vis Vitalis]]''.  As it wirelessly powers him, he must remain in close proximity to it at all times.   
At some point, Thunderclash was mortally wounded.  To survive, he was hooked up to a life-support machine, which he eventually converted into a spaceship, the ''[[Vis Vitalis]]''.  As it wirelessly powers him, he must remain in close proximity to it at all times.   


Once the war was over, Thunderclash turned his pursuits towards rediscovering the lost [[Knights of Cybertron]] with a brave crew and his First Officer [[Paddox]]. {{storylink|Little Victories}} During their voyage, they came upon the city of [[Caminus]], and it's residents, the Camiens, distant relatives of Cybertronians. Three Camiens, [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]], [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]], and [[Nautica]], joined them in their mission, before soon departing with [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]] to repair a wounded [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. {{storylink|Burning Bright: Dark Cybertron Chapter 8|Burning Bright}}
Once the war was over, Thunderclash turned his pursuits towards rediscovering the lost [[Knights of Cybertron]] with a brave crew and his First Officer [[Paddox]]. {{storylink|Little Victories}} During their voyage, they came upon the city of [[Caminus]], and it's residents, the Camiens, distant relatives of Cybertronians. Three Camiens, [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]], [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]], and [[Nautica]], joined them in their mission, {{storylink|A 'Bot and Her City}} before soon departing with [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]] to repair a wounded [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. {{storylink|Burning Bright: Dark Cybertron Chapter 8|Burning Bright}}


Some time later, his ship was damaged while "rescuing some orphans from an exploding sun," so he sought the ''[[Lost Light]]'' for a quantum jump to his engines.  While on board, he happily reunited with Ratchet, commended [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ultra Magnus]] on his article on the [[Autobot Code]] (particularly the interrelationship between typography and military justice), and bonded with [[Drift (G1)|Drift]] via his spiritualism.  However, Paddox took this opportunity to reveal himself.  Paddox was really a pair of [[Ammonite]]s posing as a Transformer, and now that the tide of his race's war had turned, he was charged with taking what valuables he could and returning home with them -- namely, the ''Lost Light'''s quantum engines.  He was quickly dispatched with a quick blow to the head and Thunderclash's ship was subsequently restored.  Before Thunderclash returned to his quest, he signed an autograph for [[Rung (G1)|Rung]] and expressed his condolences to [[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Rodimus]], for now the ''Lost Light'' would be crippled in its own quest to find the Knights of Cybertron.  He assured Rodimus that should he find the Knights first, he would tell them that he owed his success to Rodimus and his crew.  {{storylink|Little Victories}}
Some time later, his ship was damaged while "rescuing some orphans from an exploding sun," so he sought the ''[[Lost Light]]'' for a quantum jump to his engines.  While on board, he happily reunited with Ratchet, commended [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ultra Magnus]] on his article on the [[Autobot Code]] (particularly the interrelationship between typography and military justice), and bonded with [[Drift (G1)|Drift]] via his spiritualism.  However, Paddox took this opportunity to reveal himself.  Paddox was really a pair of [[Ammonite]]s posing as a Transformer, and now that the tide of his race's war had turned, he was charged with taking what valuables he could and returning home with them -- namely, the ''Lost Light'''s quantum engines.  He was quickly dispatched with a quick blow to the head and Thunderclash's ship was subsequently restored.  Before Thunderclash returned to his quest, he signed an autograph for [[Rung (G1)|Rung]] and expressed his condolences to [[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Rodimus]], for now the ''Lost Light'' would be crippled in its own quest to find the Knights of Cybertron.  He assured Rodimus that should he find the Knights first, he would tell them that he owed his success to Rodimus and his crew.  {{storylink|Little Victories}}
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Later, Ultra Magnus would scold Rodimus for his immature reaction to Thunderclash.  {{storylink|Remain in Light 5 of 5: This Calamitous Life}}
Later, Ultra Magnus would scold Rodimus for his immature reaction to Thunderclash.  {{storylink|Remain in Light 5 of 5: This Calamitous Life}}
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==Toys==
==Toys==

Revision as of 00:03, 12 March 2015

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Thunder Clash is an Autobot from the Generation 1 continuity family.
Feel the magic, hear the roar.

Thunder Clash (sometimes parsed as Thunderclash) is the powerful, intelligent commander-in-chief of the Autobot Turbomasters. Fearless in battle and keen in strategy, he is a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield, his mere appearance sapping the fighting spirit from Decepticon forces. He commands the respect of the Autobots under his authority and the fear of the Decepticon Predators they fight against. Thunder Clash worries not about the air superiority of the Predators, believing that by standing as one, the Turbomasters will be able to resist anything that's thrown at them.

What a guy!

Fiction

Predator Air Attack!

Thunder Clash, ho!

During a Decepticon Predator attack on the Autobot base, Skyquake gazed into his Supersight as he was about to join the battle. Suddenly, "into his Supersight view looms a menacing shape that strikes terror even into his hardened heart..." Predator Air Attack!

Presumably, Thunder Clash and Skyquake fought after this overly dramatic prose.

Universe comic


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Generation 1 cartoon continuity

Wings Universe

Wings Universe is based on the Generation 1 cartoon, but deviates from it in cosmetic ways and continuity points.
That's Captain Eyesore to you, pal!

Nine million years ago, Thunderclash was worried but ready about the growing conflict between Autobot and Decepticon, and often drilled the mechs under his command in the ways of battle, even though his ship, the Eight Track, was stationed on the outer rim of the galaxy. His quick and powerful mind and the ease with which he commanded respect made him an ideal mentor for new recruits.

One such recruit, a young Autobot named Kup, was on board the Eight Track when the ship was hailed by Commander Magnum of Autobot High Command. An important cargo hauler, the Van De Graaff, was shot down by persons unknown over the planet Beta-Nine. Since Decepticons were suspected, Thunderclash's team was ordered to retrieve the ship's precious cargo before the enemy could get their hands on it.

Indeed, the Decepticons were waiting for the Eight Track when it arrived, and the Eight Track was forced to make a crash landing. Though Landshark managed the landing with no casualties, the wiseass old mech began sowing seeds of uncertainty and fear. Thunderclash shot Landshark down quickly, reminding him at length that, as Autobots, it didn't matter how many Decepticons there were or how hopeless the situation was—all that mattered was the cargo they were sent after. After leaving their ship's wreck behind them, the four Autobots were suddenly attacked by a fleet of Skyraiders led by Banzai-Tron. Immediately, Kup was separated from them, but Thunderclash ordered that the young Autobot was on his own while the team found proper cover.

All aboard the yuck truck!

While the Decepticons were momentarily distracted, Thunderclash told Flak to radio Kup to meet him at the Van De Graaff. On the way, Thunderclash hoped he could divert a few of the Decepticons away from the other two. Unfortunately, Thunderclash wasn't able to land a shot on the Decepticon that followed him, and he arrived at Kup's position at the Van De Graaff without being able to rid himself of Skyquake, and now also having Banzai-Tron and Gaihawk to deal with. Kup, however, had an idea. He set a blaster to "overload," placed it in a container, and offered it to Banzai-Tron as terms of their surrender. After it exploded, Banzai-Tron woke up to find Thunderclash holding his mortar launcher at his head.

Shortly thereafter, a recovery team arrived to take Thunderclash's crew, their Decepticon prisoners, and the cargo back home. By the time they had returned to Cybertron, the war had officially begun. Commander Magnum, in response to the bravery of Thunderclash's crew, were inducted into a special new Autobot military unit, the Elite Guard. Wings of Honor

A few years later, Thunderclash's team joined with Metalhawk's team to battle a horde of Virulent Clones. The two teams of Elite Guardsmen were victorious. Magnum contacted Thunderclash to let him know that their R&R was being cut short, and Thunderclash's team proceeded to Space Port Bravo, where they were assigned the ship Beast With Wings. The Coming Storm: Part 2

Thunderclash changes dialect every other panel, just to keep you guessing.

The squad was returning to Elite Guard HQ in the Beast With Wings, when they discovered that they were unable to raise anyone on the ground. Thunderclash reacted in disbelief as Kup reported a newsfeed that HQ had been attacked by Bruticus and pretty much everyone had been killed. The Coming Storm: Part 6 Thunderclash and the other surviving members of the Elite Guard joined Magnum at the Autobot High Council Citadel intending to show the Council that the Guard was still functional. Thunderclash thought that Dion should be resting from his injuries, but Dion asserted he really had to be there to support Magnum. As it turned out, the Council were busy appointing Optimus Prime as the leader of a new Autobot military anyway. Battle Lines, Part 1

Not to be outdone, Magnum took the Elite Guard to find Deathsaurus's base, first stopping off at the Elite Guard Auxiliary Weapons Locker for guns and a few extra troops. Battle Lines, Part 2 It wasn't long before they were attacked by Deathsaurus's troops, including Starscream, the Combaticons and Deathsaurus himself. Thunderclash instructed the others to keep between the Combaticons so they couldn't merge, and traded blows with Blades while Onslaught tried to taunt him over his failure to be in time to help defend Elite Guard HQ. As the Combaticons merged, they were promptly blasted, and Thunderclash could only stare at the newcomers. Battle Lines, Part 3 He came to the aid of Magnum, sending Lyzack flying with a punch after she damaged Magnum with her sword. He was helping Magnum up when they were again faced with Deathsaurus, however this time Sprocket jumped in to save them. In the aftermath of the battle, Thunderclash asked Magnum what they'd do next, but Magnum decided they needed to return to base for repairs. Battle Lines, Part 4

Back at base, he, Big Bang and Dion wondered why the Gyronian Sentry Team hadn't arrived with the Combaticons yet, only to discover that the Sentry Team had been AWOL for the last decacycle. A week later, Thunderclash was at the walls when the Decepticons attacked the city with their new weapon Devastator. Battle Lines, Part 5 When Kup recalled an earlier adventure they'd had on Derelictus Five, he and Thunderclash attempted the same maneuver on Devastator albeit unsuccessfully. Their actions inspired Dion, and eventually the battle was won. As the war continued and Cybertron ran dangerously low on energy, many of the Autobots voluntarily went into stasis until others returned to re-energize the planet, but Thunderclash remained online. Battle Lines, Part 6

IDW Generation 1 continuity

Smoke me a kipper. I'll be back for breakfast.

Thunderclash helped Ratchet pass his medical exams.

Thunderclash carried the Matrix of Leadership for Optimus Prime during his first sabbatical. It's said the Matrix had to be surgically removed, so pleased it was with its host.

At some point, Thunderclash was mortally wounded. To survive, he was hooked up to a life-support machine, which he eventually converted into a spaceship, the Vis Vitalis. As it wirelessly powers him, he must remain in close proximity to it at all times.

Once the war was over, Thunderclash turned his pursuits towards rediscovering the lost Knights of Cybertron with a brave crew and his First Officer Paddox. Little Victories During their voyage, they came upon the city of Caminus, and it's residents, the Camiens, distant relatives of Cybertronians. Three Camiens, Windblade, Chromia, and Nautica, joined them in their mission, A 'Bot and Her City before soon departing with Alpha Trion to repair a wounded Metroplex. Burning Bright

Some time later, his ship was damaged while "rescuing some orphans from an exploding sun," so he sought the Lost Light for a quantum jump to his engines. While on board, he happily reunited with Ratchet, commended Ultra Magnus on his article on the Autobot Code (particularly the interrelationship between typography and military justice), and bonded with Drift via his spiritualism. However, Paddox took this opportunity to reveal himself. Paddox was really a pair of Ammonites posing as a Transformer, and now that the tide of his race's war had turned, he was charged with taking what valuables he could and returning home with them -- namely, the Lost Light's quantum engines. He was quickly dispatched with a quick blow to the head and Thunderclash's ship was subsequently restored. Before Thunderclash returned to his quest, he signed an autograph for Rung and expressed his condolences to Rodimus, for now the Lost Light would be crippled in its own quest to find the Knights of Cybertron. He assured Rodimus that should he find the Knights first, he would tell them that he owed his success to Rodimus and his crew. Little Victories

Later, Ultra Magnus would scold Rodimus for his immature reaction to Thunderclash. Remain in Light 5 of 5: This Calamitous Life

Toys

Generation 1

File:G1Thunder clash toy.jpg
Thunder Clash is loose.
  • Thunder Clash (Large Turbomaster, 1992)
    • Accessories: Gun, 8 missiles
Thunder Clash transforms into a Cybertronian "cab-over" tractor-trailer. His trailer is armed with two spring-loaded, plunger-fired missile launchers. In robot mode, he uses a small handgun. His trailer unfolds to become a missile-launching assault tower equipped with "gravity-fed" missiles that descend and reload the launchers as soon as a round is fired.
This toy also has an undocumented feature: The back of Thunder Clash's legs have notches in them that fit his handgun's "wings" for storage in vehicle mode.
Unusually, Skyquake, Thunder Clash, and the Motorvators were all sold in Japan at the tail-end of 1992, after the original Japanese Transformers toyline had already ended. The toys were identical to their European releases - down to the packaging - except for some Japanese-language stickers on the boxes.
Like Skyquake, Thunder Clash also has Gold Plastic Syndrome, although his doesn't set in quite as fast as Skyquake's. Thunder Clash's feet tend to shatter at the ankle ratchet and the handgun's peg is prone to breaking off quite easily.
This mold was retooled into Machine Wars Optimus Prime. This later version of the mold had a planned redeco as Menasor in the Universe line, but was canceled.

Timelines

Chest deco decided on by committee.
  • Wings of Honor (BotCon 2009 box set)
    • Accessories: High-powered hand-held mortar, plasma shell missile
The BotCon 2009 exclusive version of Thunderclash is a redeco of Energon Rodimus, transforming into a rocket-powered Cybertronic long-nose truck cab. He can also form the top or bottom half of a larger robot mode, compatible with any Energon Combat- or Mega-class Autobot combiner robot mold. He features a spring-loaded rocket thruster/missile launcher.
Thunderclash was only available in the "Wings of Honor" box set along with fellow Autobots Flak, Kup, Landshark, and rival Decepticon Scourge.
This mold in these plastic colors was repainted in BotCon 2009's customization class to make Shattered Glass Thunderclash. It was also used to make Energon Checkpoint.

Notes

  • According to Transformers Generations Deluxe, at one point there were plans to create a leader character who would have "stood above Thunder Clash"<ref>http://obscuretf.com/jhiaxus/toymerch/hyperdrive.htm</ref> in the 1992 Transformers assortment. This Autobot was to have been named "Hyperdrive", whose design artwork appears in Generations. While Hyperdrive was never produced, he evidently got far enough along to appear in Skyquake's Megavisor scope.
  • Thunder Clash appears in vehicle mode on Talon's Megavisor slide.
  • In his Wings Universe stories, Thunderclash is written as speaking a "posh Southern accent". That official descriptor probably should have mentioned southern England, specifically, since for the longest time us Americans couldn't figure out why the apparently "Southern" Thunderclash said things like "mates" and "chaps".

Foreign names

  • French: Tonnerre (Canada)
  • French/Dutch: Eagle (France, the Netherlands, Belgium)
  • Italian: Uragan
  • Japanese: Thunder Clash (サンダークラッシュ Sandākurasshu)

References

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