Insectron

The Insectrons are a faction from the Beast Wars II portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.

Top: Bigmos, Mantis, Tonbot.
Bottom: Scissorboy, Drill Nuts, Powerhug.

All the Insectrons (インセクトロン Insekutoron) want is to, like, give peace a chance. Man. Sick and tired of the endless string of wars plaguing Cybertron, the Insectrons fled their homeworld to pursue a peaceful existence as smelly hippies sketchy drifters enigmatic nomads.

Unfortunately, when a war rages across an entire universe, there simply isn't anyplace for a gaggle of peaceniks to hide; not even on the far-flung, backwater world of Gaea. Luckily, and contrary to their preachy philosophy of isolationism and pacifism, the Insectrons can fight when backed into a corner. Most of them are in fact ex-soldiers; some even considered the best in their day.

The Insectrons maintain a rivalry with the Autorollers, a mercenary group whom they came to blows with in the years preceding their galactic wandering. The feud is bitter and the Autorollers continue to pursue the Insectrons across the universe, intent on spoiling their peace whenever they find it.

The Insectrons consist of:

• Bigmos, the war weary leader and mosquito.
• Drill Nuts, the mad scientist and boll weevil.
• Mantis, the irritable loner and praying mantis.
• Powerhug, the clumsy oaf and pill bug.
• Scissor Boy, the friendly youngster and earwig.
• Tonbot, the zany goofball and dragonfly.

Fiction

Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity

Beast Wars II cartoon

Autorollers Roll Out! Mystery of the Ancient RuinsThe Insect Corps Arrive Friend or Foe? The Insect RobosThe Strongest Tag Team?Autorollers Roll Out! Danger! Scissor Boy Galvatron RampagesPredacon General Offensive!Showdown in the Sea

Later, the Insectrons acted as recon for Lio Convoy. They reported to the Maximals when Majin Zarak arrived at Point B-2, a narrow box canyon that would put the behemoth Predacon at a strategic disadvantage. Lio Convoy in Imminent Danger!

The Great Angolmois Freezing Tactic Knock Out NemesisFly Out! Planet Gaea

Beast Wars Neo cartoon

The Insectrons returned to Cybertron following the defeat of Unicron, and they helped repair the damage caused to the planet. Graduation Ceremony!!

Beast Wars II manga

The Insectrons were a retired mercenary group that settled down on the planet Gaea, desiring a quiet and peaceful life—until the Predacons arrived on the planet. Thus, they elected to help the Maximals drive out the Predacons and restore their new home to peace. Demolish the Superdreadnought Tank!

Toys

• Insectron (1998)
• Basic
  • Drill Nuts
  • Scissor Boy
• Deluxe
  • Mantis
  • Powerhug
  • Tonbot
• Mega
  • Bigmos

Notes

• "Insectron" is the Japanese name of the Generation 1 Insecticons.