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==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics=== | ===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics=== | ||
A member of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]'s crew aboard [[Steelhaven]], Groundbreaker volunteered for the synthoplasmic conversion process [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] had stolen from [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], transforming him into an Autobot [[Pretender]]. With Optimus Prime coordinating the Pretenders' first battle with the Decepticons, Groundbreaker and his teammates easily overwhelmed the opposing force. | A member of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]'s crew aboard ''[[Steelhaven]]'', Groundbreaker volunteered for the synthoplasmic conversion process [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] had stolen from [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], transforming him into an Autobot [[Pretender]]. With Optimus Prime coordinating the Pretenders' first battle with the Decepticons, Groundbreaker and his teammates easily overwhelmed the opposing force. {{storylink|Pretender to the Throne!|Pretender to the Throne!}} | ||
Later, Groundbreaker and [[Sky High (Pretender)|Sky High]] stood in the background while Optimus Prime sent [[Cloudburst]] and [[Landmine (G1)|Landmine]] on a mission. | Later, Groundbreaker and [[Sky High (Pretender)|Sky High]] stood in the background while Optimus Prime sent [[Cloudburst]] and [[Landmine (G1)|Landmine]] on a mission. {{storylink|Guess Who the Mecannibals Are Having for Dinner?}} | ||
===IDW Generation 1 continuity=== | ===IDW Generation 1 continuity=== | ||
[[File:Stormbringer1 Groundbreaker.jpg|79px|thumb|All tucked away down there.]] | [[File:Stormbringer1 Groundbreaker.jpg|79px|thumb|All tucked away down there.]] | ||
Groundbreaker is stationed on board the [[Autobot Orbital Command Hub]], eagerly awaiting the call to battle. | Groundbreaker is stationed on board the [[Autobot Orbital Command Hub]], eagerly awaiting the call to battle. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 1|Stormbringer #1}} | ||
Later he, [[Cloudburst]], [[Landmine (G1)|Landmine]], and [[Waverider]] were sent to investigate the [[Benzuli Expanse]], but discovered that any probes or drones entering the area immediately ceased to function. After reporting this to [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]], he volunteered them for the Pretender process as a means of safely entering the expanse. | Later he, [[Cloudburst]], [[Landmine (G1)|Landmine]], and [[Waverider]] were sent to investigate the [[Benzuli Expanse]], but discovered that any probes or drones entering the area immediately ceased to function. After reporting this to [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]], he volunteered them for the Pretender process as a means of safely entering the expanse. {{storylink|Spotlight: Hardhead}} | ||
[[File:IDWAutobotPretenders.jpg|left|200px|thumb|]] | [[File:IDWAutobotPretenders.jpg|left|200px|thumb|]] | ||
[[Cyclonus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Cyclonus]] was later patrolling the Benzuli Expanse with [[Galvatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Galvatron]] to look for those who would disturb the [[Expansion]]. Upon spotting Cloudburst's ship, Cyclonus called "dibs" and Galvatron happily let Cyclonus attack the vessel. | [[Cyclonus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Cyclonus]] was later patrolling the Benzuli Expanse with [[Galvatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Galvatron]] to look for those who would disturb the [[Expansion]]. Upon spotting Cloudburst's ship, Cyclonus called "dibs" and Galvatron happily let Cyclonus attack the vessel. {{storylink|Spotlight: Doubledealer|Spotlight: Doubledealer}} Fortunately Groundbreaker and the rest of the crew were rescued by the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]] who transported them to their ship and presented them with new and improved Pretender shells. Now equipped to deal with the Dead Universe and its denizens, the four warriors finished off Cyclonus and entered the Benzuli Expanse, where they put the Nega-Cores once they were sent so that they would detonate inside the Dead Universe and destroy it. {{storylink|Spotlight: Sideswipe}} {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 15|Everything in Its Right Place}} | ||
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Revision as of 21:05, 17 July 2015
- Groundbreaker is an Autobot Pretender from the Generation 1 continuity family.
Have you ever heard the saying "shoot first, ask questions later"? Well, Groundbreaker is kind of like that, only without the "ask questions" part. If patience is a virtue, then Groundbreaker is in the fastlane straight to the Pit, and that's the way he likes it. Groundbreaker is always the first in line, the first to engage the enemy, the first to open fire and usually the first to screw up. But from Groundbreaker's point of view, whoever comes in first is the winner and what you win doesn't matter, just as long as you come in first.
Fiction
Marvel The Transformers comics
A member of Fortress Maximus's crew aboard Steelhaven, Groundbreaker volunteered for the synthoplasmic conversion process Optimus Prime had stolen from Scorponok, transforming him into an Autobot Pretender. With Optimus Prime coordinating the Pretenders' first battle with the Decepticons, Groundbreaker and his teammates easily overwhelmed the opposing force. Pretender to the Throne!
Later, Groundbreaker and Sky High stood in the background while Optimus Prime sent Cloudburst and Landmine on a mission. Guess Who the Mecannibals Are Having for Dinner?
IDW Generation 1 continuity
Groundbreaker is stationed on board the Autobot Orbital Command Hub, eagerly awaiting the call to battle. Stormbringer #1
Later he, Cloudburst, Landmine, and Waverider were sent to investigate the Benzuli Expanse, but discovered that any probes or drones entering the area immediately ceased to function. After reporting this to Jetfire, he volunteered them for the Pretender process as a means of safely entering the expanse. Spotlight: Hardhead
Cyclonus was later patrolling the Benzuli Expanse with Galvatron to look for those who would disturb the Expansion. Upon spotting Cloudburst's ship, Cyclonus called "dibs" and Galvatron happily let Cyclonus attack the vessel. Spotlight: Doubledealer Fortunately Groundbreaker and the rest of the crew were rescued by the Technobots who transported them to their ship and presented them with new and improved Pretender shells. Now equipped to deal with the Dead Universe and its denizens, the four warriors finished off Cyclonus and entered the Benzuli Expanse, where they put the Nega-Cores once they were sent so that they would detonate inside the Dead Universe and destroy it. Spotlight: Sideswipe Everything in Its Right Place
Toys
Generation 1
- Groundbreaker (Pretender, 1988)
- Accessories: Electron Assault Rifle, blaster, blaster base/wings, belt, helmet, 2 shoulder pads (left & right)
- Groundbreaker transforms into a Cybertronic racing car, with a large spoiler/gun assembly mounted on top. This parts serve as a kind of crossbow-looking weapon for his Pretender Shell. Similar to Sky High and Splashdown, he has an animal design for his shell's chest panel, resembling a tiger or a bear or some such predatory mammal.
Notes
Foreign names
- French: Explosol (Canada)
- Italian: Felin
