Second-in-command
The second-in-command refers to a Transformer whose status is...well, second to the commander's. A Transformer who is second-in-command is not necessarily ranked Sub-Commander, while a Transformer ranked Sub-Commander is usually the second-in-command. The rank generally varies between factions. For the Autobots and the Maximals, the rank is usually overlooked, but it still receives its own holiday. For the Decepticons and Predacons, choosing a Second-in-Command is a very tough decision. Pick one too loyal, and everyone will ignore him. Pick one too bold, and the leader may find himself scrap.
Autobot seconds-in-command
Sub-commander
- Grimlock <sup id="cite_ref-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-0" title="">[1]</a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-1" title="">[2]</a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-2" title="">[3]</a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-3" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-3" title="">[4]</a></sup>
- Prowl <sup id="cite_ref-TUG_4-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-TUG-4" title="">[5]</a></sup>
- Jazz <sup id="cite_ref-TUG_4-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-TUG-4" title="">[5]</a></sup>
- Jetfire (Unicron Trilogy)
- Ultra Magnus <sup id="cite_ref-5" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-5" title="">[6]</a></sup>
Lieutenant
- Blacker
- Lightfoot
- Jazz <sup id="cite_ref-6" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-6" title="">[7]</a></sup>
- Jazz (Movie)
- Prowl - Lieutenant of Sentinel Prime <sup id="cite_ref-7" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-7" title="">[8]</a></sup>
- Red Alert (Armada)
- Slingshot <sup id="cite_ref-8" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-8" title="">[9]</a></sup>
Miscellaneous
- Grandus
- Ironhide
- Sky Garry
- Waver - Second-in-command of Multiforce
- Ratchet (Animated)
- Jazz (Animated)
Decepticon seconds-in-command
- Cyclonus
- Leozack
- Scourge (RID)
- Soundwave
- Scorponok <sup id="cite_ref-TUG_4-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-TUG-4" title="">[5]</a></sup>
- Starscream
- Starscream (Movie)
- Starscream (Animated)
- Starscream (Shattered Glass)
- Starscream (Armada) (usually)<sup id="cite_ref-9" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-9" title="">[10]</a></sup>
- Thrust<sup id="cite_ref-10" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-10" title="">[11]</a></sup>
- Overbite<sup id="cite_ref-11" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-11" title="">[12]</a></sup>
Maximal seconds-in-command
Sub-commander
- Apache
- Rhinox <sup id="cite_ref-12" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-12" title="">[13]</a></sup>
- Triceradon - Dinobot sub-commander
Lieutenant
Miscellaneous
- Cheetor <sup id="cite_ref-13" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-13" title="">[14]</a></sup>
- Rattrap <sup id="cite_ref-14" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-14" title="">[15]</a></sup>
Predacon seconds-in-command
- Dinobot (BW) - Original second-in-Command to Megatron before he joined the Maximals.
- Guiledart
- Sky-Byte
- Inferno (BW) - Sub-commander (after the death of Scorponok)
- Megastorm
- Scorponok (BW)
References
<div class="references-small"> <ol class="references"><li id="cite_note-0"><a href="#cite_ref-0" title="">↑</a> Binaltech bio <li id="cite_note-1"><a href="#cite_ref-1" title="">↑</a> Still Life! <li id="cite_note-2"><a href="#cite_ref-2" title="">↑</a> Generation 2 (Marvel Comics) <li id="cite_note-3"><a href="#cite_ref-3" title="">↑</a> The War Within: The Age of Wrath <li id="cite_note-TUG-4">↑ <sup><a href="#cite_ref-TUG_4-0" title="">5.0</a></sup> <sup><a href="#cite_ref-TUG_4-1" title="">5.1</a></sup> <sup><a href="#cite_ref-TUG_4-2" title="">5.2</a></sup> Transformers: The Ultimate Guide <li id="cite_note-5"><a href="#cite_ref-5" title="">↑</a> Sub-Commander's Day <li id="cite_note-6"><a href="#cite_ref-6" title="">↑</a> Japanese bio <li id="cite_note-7"><a href="#cite_ref-7" title="">↑</a> Megatron Origin <li id="cite_note-8"><a href="#cite_ref-8" title="">↑</a> Japanese bio <li id="cite_note-9"><a href="#cite_ref-9" title="">↑</a> Starscream's online (Armada) and printed (Cybertron) bio. <li id="cite_note-10"><a href="#cite_ref-10" title="">↑</a> Thrust's online bio. <li id="cite_note-11"><a href="#cite_ref-11" title="">↑</a> Overbite's Timelines bio. <li id="cite_note-12">[#cite_ref-12" title="">↑</a> On-package bio of <a href="http://www.tfu.info/2006/Maximal/Rhinox/rhinox.htm Tenth Anniversary toy] <li id="cite_note-13"><a href="#cite_ref-13" title="">↑</a> Forbidden Fruit <li id="cite_note-14"><a href="#cite_ref-14" title="">↑</a> Rattrap has the ability, but he doesn't want to be a real one. Chain of Command</ol></div>
