Grand Scourge
| The name or term "Scourge" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Scourge (disambiguation). |
- Grand Scourge is a Unicron-allied Decepticon first seen in the Super Link portion of the Unicron Trilogy continuity family.
He wears the badge of the Decepticons, but the true identity of Grand Scourge (グランドスカージ Gurando Sukāji) is that of Unicron's appointed Matrix Hunter, using his ability to travel between dimensions to hunt Optimus Primes and Convoys in all corners of the multiverse. He is a ruthless combatant, and possesses the strength and skills needed to hold his own against his prey, but is also wise enough to know when to retreat to fight another day.
Perhaps Grand Scourge's most dangerous asset is his ability to forcibly merge with drones and even other Transformers, using them as limbs for his powerful combined forms, such as Grand Scourge Hyper Mode and Scourge Grand Prime. He also wields the gargantuan Matrix Breaker sword, which is rumored to have the power to sever the link between an Autobot leader and their Matrix of Leadership, and his status as Matrix Hunter grants him the power to lay his hands on any Matrix bearer, even ghosts.
Fiction
Super Link pack-in manga
Drawing a small squad of Autobots to the middle of the desert by defeating a unit of Battle Ravages and Divebombs, Grand Scourge attacked, Optimus Prime VS Scourge Episode.1 using his own version of the Prime Force. Scourge managed to dislodge Optimus's Digger-3 drill-tank unit from its place on his leg, toppling Optimus. Scourge then detached Flame-3 from his right arm, replacing it with Optimus's Digger-3, and attacked him with a diving double-drill press!
However, the attack was interrupted by Hot Shot, Ironhide, and Kicker. Optimus rallied, and knocked Digger-3 from its place on Scourge's arm. Outnumbered, Scourge vanished into a warp with some cryptic words.
Unbeknownst to the Autobots, the fight was witnessed by Megatron, who commented on the interesting turn of events to himself. Optimus Prime VS Scourge Episode.2
e-HOBBY comics/Legends/Unite Warriors
Grand Scourge travelled through universes, seeking owners of the Matrix and killing them with his Matrix Breaker sword; among his victims was Reverse Convoy. In one instance, Scourge emerged in "the G1 World" during a battle between Megatron, Menasor, Optimus Prime, and Superion. Grand Scourge made short work of Menasor and took his Stunticon limbs to combine with. In this greater form, Grand Scourge easily defeated Superion. Optimus Prime, warned of Scourge's threat by a mysterious voice, vowed to not go down easily. Decepticon Dark Commander Grand Scourge Grand Scourge's threat was ended when Broadside, using his massive transtector, blasted the villain out of the universe. Bonus Edition Vol. 53
At another time and place, Grand Scourge attacked a group of Transformers, killing Cloud World Lockdown and ripping off Go Prime's foot. Lockdown's mentee, Deadlock, became angered when he came across Lockdown's corpse and attacked Scourge. Unfazed, Scourge noted that his target wasn't there and took his leave. Still full of fury, Deadlock swore to hunt down and kill Scourge with his bare hands. Decepticon Jaeger Deadlock
Unicron summoned Grand Scourge to his side in 2021 of the G1 World to pacify Baldigus, tricking the rebellious combiner by taking advantage of Scourge's resemblance to Baldigus's commander, Black Convoy. Baldigus Chapter, Part One Grand Scourge put Baldigus back under Unicron's control in order to undo his existence, but his ruse was revealed when the real Black Convoy arrived and had Gelshark attack him. He retaliated by forcing Trickdiamond and Thrust to form his arms and becoming Scourge Grand Prime, only to end up blasted into the distance by Baldigus while fighting Black Convoy for his Energon Matrix. He then targeted Galvatron's Creation Matrix, but as he grappled with the ghostly Decepticon, both of them were knocked into a rift in spacetime by Megaempress, disappearing to places unknown. Baldigus Chapter, Part Two
Ask Sideways
After hijacking Vector Prime's Axiom Nexus News column, known liar Sideways agreed with the idea that Grand Scourge and Nemesis Prime were the same being. Ask Sideways, 2015/06/28
Toys
Unite Warriors
- Grand Scourge (2015)
- ID Number: UW-EX
- Accessories: Two blasters (combine into large rifle), Matrix Breaker sword
- An e-HOBBY-exclusive redeco of the Voyager Class Combiner Wars Optimus Prime figure, this new iteration of Grand Scourge (so far, his very first release of his own toy) comes with two blasters which he holds via 5mm post. One of the guns is based on Optimus's trademark Ion Blaster, and both weapons store on the back of his vehicle mode as a makeshift engine block. He also comes with a huge sword, which was reused from the Beast Hunters Ultimate Class Optimus Prime figure.
- Like Unite Warriors Motormaster, Grand Scourge features improved ratcheting joints on his hips. Additionally, Grand Scourge is capable of transforming into a torso mode to combine with Deluxe-class Unite Warriors and/or Combiner Wars toys, although he was associated with Breakdown, Drag Strip, Dead End, and Wildrider. He also comes with four different decals bearing a Decepticon insignia, a Car Robots Combatron insignia, a Herald of Unicron insignia, and no insignia at all, respectively.
- Despite the ratchet fix however, the tabbing issues on his torso mode's shoulders are still present from the original mold.
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Merchandise
Super Link
- Grand Scourge Hyper Mode (Pla-Kit Collection, 2004)
- ID number: PKD 02
- Grand Scourge is a redeco of Pla-Kit Collection Optimus Prime, with Scourge's decal sheet being altered to reflect this naming change. He is a miniature, unpainted, and unassembled rendition of the normal-sized Energon Optimus Prime toy, and stands about 4.5 inches tall in full Hyper Mode. He transforms into a Cybertronic truck cab, and also comes with four drone-vehicles that can attach to his limbs to form a variety of Hyper Modes: Dive-1 (submarine), Crusher-2 (drill tank), Flame-3 (fire truck), and Tornado-4 (helicopter). The kit does not come with any form of carrier-trailer for the drones. Grand Scourge's handgun can actually fire small plastic BBs via pressure-launch, and he also has a teeny little gold-chromed energon chip that fits onto his left shoulder-armor. It's an Autobot-style chip, but oh well.
- This kit also comes with Episode 2 of the "Optimus Prime VS Scourge" mini-comic, printed on the back of the assembly/transformation instructions. (Episode 1 came with the "Grand Convoy" kit.)
- Wing Convoy Original Figure (2004)
- A redeco of the Wing Convoy Super Real Figure previously available with an issue of TV-kun magazine, Wing Convoy Original Figure (ウイングコンボイ オリジナルフィギュア) was exclusively scotch taped inside Super Link Wing Saber figures sold at JUSCO department stores starting on July 30th, 2004. A sticker was placed on Wing Saber's packaging to note the promotion.
- Despite being sold as Wing Convoy/Optimus Prime Flight Mode, the figure's color scheme bears a striking resemblance to that of Grand Scourge, whose model kit was on sale the same month.
Notes
- It remains ambiguous whether or not Grand Scourge is simply an upgraded form of Armada's Nemesis Prime, who was called "Scourge" in Japan and is also a servant of Unicron.
- The "Grand" part of the name comes from Energon Optimus Prime's name in Super Link: "Grand Convoy".
- Grand Scourge's box romanizes his faction as "Deathtron" rather than "Destron".
- According to Grand Scourge's packaging, the model kit is 1/45th scale. Hmm, anyone got a ruler?
