Knock Out (G1)

This article is about the unaligned Velocitronian. For the Decepticon Micromaster, see Knockout (G1). For a list of other meanings, see Knockout (disambiguation).

Knock Out is a Velocitronian Transformer from the IDW portion of the Generation 1 continuity family

"Sir, reporting high levels of sass."

Knock Out is a product of his environment. As a native of Velocitron, he's not only preoccupied with speed and racing, but is also fastidious about looking good while doing so. In his line of work as a weight-loss surgeon and aerodynamic specialist, he's constantly looking for physical flaws and imperfections to work his magic on... mostly on other 'bots.

Fiction

IDW Generation 1 continuity

Turn your headlights on; there's a snake in the grass!

Knock Out was born from a hot spot inside Navitas, one of the Metrotitans who had left Cybertron to colonize other worlds. Windblade vol. 1 #4 His Conjunx Endura was an atypically slow Velocitronian. Windblade vol. 2 #4 Windblade caught a glimpse of him racing another 'bot while she was merged with Metroplex's mind. Windblade vol. 1 #4

Knock Out and Moonracer were investigating the possible sources of strange seismic activity, ultimately coming across the footprints left behind from the rampaging combiners from Cybertron. All That Remains The pair were sent as ambassadors to Cybertron, and met with Starscream to discuss becoming a part of the Council of Worlds. Negotations fell through, with Knock Out maintaining that Velocitron didn't need anything from neighboring planets, and the duo left the meeting chamber. Windblade tried to reason with the pair, and invited them to Maccadam's so that they could experience both Camien and Cybertronian cultures. Knock Out totally dissed Blurr before returning home through Metroplex's space bridge. Windblade vol. 2 #4

During the Benefit 500, Knock Out watched with Moonracer and Override. He failed to recognize Blurr at first, and was shocked when Windblade's tampering with Navitas's controls let her manipulate the racetrack to help Blurr win the race. Race Against the Light After Blurr's victory ensured Velocitron's entry into the Council of Worlds, Knock Out returned to Cybertron and signed the treaty, begrudgingly acknowledging Windblade's resourcefulness. Windblade vol. 2 #6

Approximately two weeks later, Knock Out was present for the ceremony inducting Obsidian and Strika into the Council of Worlds. The Will of the Few When Starscream announced the creation of a new holiday, Knock Out and his Conjunx decided to take a vacation in the Acid Wastes. Choose Me

After Optimus Prime announced his intent to annex Earth into the Council of Worlds, Knock Out attended the first council meeting discussing this sudden change of events. New Worlds Order

Notes

• Knock Out is based on Prime Knock Out.
• Mairghread Scott later clarified that Knock Out's conjunx is the IDW Generation 1 iteration of Prime Breakdown, likely a wink at fans who believed that Prime Knock Out's relationship with Breakdown was more than platonic.