Blitzwing (G1)/2005 IDW continuity
Tank. Plane. Blitzwing
- First appearance: The Transformers: Infiltration #2
Fiction
IDW 2005 continuity
Early days
Blitzwing was forged. Before the war, he was a member of the Triorian Guard, the Senate's elite unit of Triple Changers. They were once charged with guarding the Primal Basilica and killing anyone suspicious. An Intimate Beheading
When Megatron wanted to have a peaceful chat with Orion Pax in the early days of the Decepticon revolt, Blitzwing and Astrotrain held Bumblebee hostage to make sure Orion didn't get any funny ideas. The Hunt for Soundwave This went well until Autobot reinforcements arrived, at which point Orion blasted Blitzwing's arm straight off. Cause and Effect Megatron and Orion Pax later formed an alliance to overthrow Zeta Prime, and Blitzwing participated in their combined attack on Prime's Citadel. Overthrown
With Zeta Prime dead, Megatron took control of Cybertron and had his Decepticons hunt down and arrest any Autobots who tried to resist. Blitzwing was part of a team who captured Bumblebee, Ultra Magnus, Ironhide and Hot Rod in Ultrix. Transformation Put in charge of an armored division, Blitzwing and his subordinates were ordered by Megatron to contain the Autobot forces until he unleashed his little "surprise": the vamparc annihilator. The plan failed and Blitzwing presumably retreated with the rest of the Decepticons after the battle. Endgame
Following Megatron's defeat, Scorponok took control of the Decepticons and led Blitzwing and several other fliers on an attack on the Toraxxis mega-refinery. Faces of Darkness He used his tank mode to blast his way into the building, allowing Scorponok to give chase to the Dynobots. Rage Shortly after the destruction of the refinery, Blitzwing witnessed Scorponok kill a fellow Decepticon for daring to compare him to Megatron. Fallout Scorponok later sent his Decepticons to attack Starsreach Spaceport, where Blitzwing was unfortunate enough to run into a raging Grimlock and get his arm ripped off. Massacre Unable to beat the monstrous berserker, the frightened Decepticons retreated aboard Astrotrain. Unleashed Megatron later returned and led the Decepticons, including Blitzwing, in an assault on Iacon. Primacy #4
Some 500,000 years ago, Blitzwing served under Bludgeon as part of a team sent to find the lost Titan, Metroplex. On the two-hundred-and-thirty-eighth day of this grueling campaign, Blitzwing and his colleagues destroyed a Nibarian outpost because they believed it was between them and their quarry. A hunch from Thundercracker led them further to a planet inhabited by Urtuskians. As Blitzwing and the other Decepticons started obliterating the primitive outpost, believing Metroplex was underneath (and also because it was fun), their team was caught up to by a team of Autobots who had been trailing them. Blitzwing and the other the Decepticons retreated without accomplishing their goal and with Blitzwing less than happy with Thundercracker's performance as a Seeker. The Hunting Party
In the mid-19th century, Blitzwing and Astrotrain joined Starscream's unit when the treacherous Air Commander entered into an alliance with Vekktral, an ambitious Dire Wraith sorcerer to steal an energon synthesizer that belonged to the Cybertronian Space Knight Stardrive. Shining Armor #2 Using Astrotrain as a Trojan horse to smuggle a complement of Dire Wraiths aboard the Solstar space station Orchid Crossing, the Decepticons arrived in force after the Wraiths dropped their cover and went on the offensive. Shining Armor #1 The Decepticons were tailed by Ultra Magnus, Bumblebee, and Sky Blast; as the Autobots joined the fight, one of the Dire Wraiths attempted to merge with Sky Blast and created an insane, unpredictable monster who threatened to tear apart the installation. The Decepticons bailed out of the burning station as it entered the atmosphere of Xetaxxis, an icy and inhospitable world. Shining Armor #2
Blitzwing and the other Decepticons caught up with the Sky Blast-monster as it ravaged a Xetaxxian village and eventually burned itself to cinders; an excited Vekktral was eager to retry the experiment, but the Decepticons weren't so keen. Instead, the airborne Decepticons minus Astrotrain flew ahead to the wreckage of Orchid Crossing to recover the energon synthesizer, but wound up dogfighting with Stardrive, Rom, and Livia. Shining Armor #3 They retreated in time for Bumblebee and Sata to arrive, tailed by Ultra Magnus... who had been forcibly assimilated by Vekktral to create a more stable hybrid. Hoping to further advance the evolution of his race, the Wraith promptly backstabbed his Decepticon allies of convenience and began trying to infect them as well. Shining Armor #4 The Decepticons briefly accepted the assistance of the Autobots to help blast the alien parasites — with Blitzwing helping to rescue his friend and punching bag Astrotrain from the creatures. Ultimately, the Decepticons decided to abandon the planet and retreat, but not before Starscream detonated his erstwhile prize to keep the synthesizer out of Autobot hands. Shining Armor #5
Infiltration
In the modern day, Blitzwing was part of a Decepticon infiltration unit that had operated covertly on Earth for at least four years, working to destabilize Earth's governing organizations and create global anarchy. He was assigned along with Skywarp to destroy all traces of the Nebraska operation, including Megatron. Infiltration #2 Infiltration #3 Thus he was guarding the abandoned bunker when Bumblebee, Ratchet, and their human companions came to investigate it. Ratchet attempted to down him, but Blitzwing fired a direct shot from his tank mode and then ran the doc right over. Infiltration #4 Unfortunately, he and Skywarp were interrupted in their bombing when Megatron, both obviously unhurt and seriously pissed, erupted from the rubble. Blitzwing, giving up on apologies, tried to actually fight "the Big Meg". This didn't end well. Infiltration #5
Apparently, Megatron forgave Blitzwing for the attempted coup (after nearly destroying him in Nebraska), as he helped Megatron in his plot in the country of Latveria. He was one of the many Decepticons to be supercharged with energy siphoned from Spider-Man as part of the Decepticons' "Mirror response mode." Man and Machine, Part Two He then helped defend Megatron's installation in Latveria from the combined forces of the Avengers and the Autobots, but was felled by Iron Man. Man and Machine, Part Three When Earth's heroes managed to destroy the "Psycho-prism" integral to Megatron's scheme, the Decepticon leader recognized that their mission no longer served its purpose. Megatron warped Blitzwing and his other troops away before retreating himself afterwards. Man and Machine, Part Four
Later, he was seen working alongside the Decepticon leader in their Russian operation a few weeks after the failed coup, his tank form playing a key role in the plot. Escalation #1 He showed the power to cloak himself and had a chance to take out Optimus, Spotlight: Ramjet Escalation #3 but was blasted to bits by Optimus Prime's Roller drone. Escalation #4
He and the other Decepticons crapped themselves when Sixshot was called in and realized Megatron was losing it, but didn't dare tell him that — and so went with Astrotrain's plan to bring back Starscream to do it for them. Devastation #1 Devastation #2 When the Reapers attacked, Blitzwing gave Megatron a very lame report on what was going on and tried to cover for an absent Astrotrain, Devastation #4 Devastation #5 before joining the fight against the aliens. With Megatron now knowing they'd plotted behind his back, Blitzwing still optimistically tried to say "well, it all worked out, eh guys?" and might have been killed by Megatron if Starscream hadn't pointed out that Earth was now aware of them. Devastation #6
Surge
When the Decepticons defeated the Autobots on Earth and planned to feed them to the Swarm on Cybertron, Optimus Prime punched Blitzwing and stole his gun, which allowed him to seal the space bridge before the other Decepticons could follow. All Hail Megatron #7
One year later, Blitzwing participated in the massive Decepticon attack on New York City, joining the other flying Decepticons in repelling an attack by human fighter jets. All Hail Megatron #1 They then blew up the Brooklyn Bridge to prevent any humans from escaping. All Hail Megatron #2 Blitzwing was one of many Decepticons to listen to Megatron's speech about conquest. All Hail Megatron #4 Blitzwing later approached Megatron in Israel, worried about his leader going off on his own without any Mini-Cassettes to disrupt human missiles.
Megatron replied that he needed some time alone, and that human weaponry was of no concern to him. All Hail Megatron #6 As the Decepticons returned to New York, Blitzwing witnessed Starscream incite a minor rebellion against Megatron. All Hail Megatron #10 He then fought back against European jets and the Autobots who had returned from Cybertron onboard Omega Supreme. All Hail Megatron #11 The Decepticon forces were defeated, All Hail Megatron #12 and Blitzwing and the others fled into space on Astrotrain. Uneasy Lies the Head
It took three years, but Megatron was eventually repaired from the injuries he had sustained in New York, only to be very disappointed by the awful shape Blitzwing and the other Decepticons were in. Spotlight: Megatron Under his command, the Decepticons returned to Earth and attacked a Skywatch base in order to free their captured comrades. Blitzwing participated in the attack, and hauled Scrapper's body out of the wrecked base. The Demolished Man He was later among the Decepticons who were eager to watch another duel between Optimus Prime and Megatron, only to be caught in the blast when Prime dropped an entire satellite on his long-time enemy. Enemy Mine
Megatron would later use space bridge technology built into in his new body to summon Blitzwing and the rest of the Decepticons on Earth to him on Cybertron. The Question At first they did battle with the Autobots, but were soon mind-controlled by Galvatron into combining with his Sweep army and forming a huge monster. Kings
Back on Cybertron
After the beast was defeated, the weakened Decepticons were rounded up and imprisoned by the Autobots. They were briefly released to help the Autobots beat down a NAIL riot, though with I/D chips planted in their heads to keep them from being too brutal. Blitzwing was still pretty brutal. The Death of Optimus Prime
Blitzwing and Astrotrain supported Shockwave's attempts to restart the war with the Autobots, but their plan was nipped in the bud when Starscream and Prowl had Arcee defeat the rebellious Decepticons and kidnap their leaders. The End of the Beginning of the World However, Prowl turned out to be under the control of a returning Megatron, so instead of getting captured the Decepticons were upgraded and allowed to rejoin their old leader. Together with Astrotrain, Blitzwing went on to capture a group of Autobots sent to investigate Prowl's recent actions and bring them to the Black Room where Megatron was waiting. The Verge Before the Dawn He stood by Megatron's side as the Decepticons made their move to conquer Cybertron, but got a little panicky when their trump card, Devastator, fell. Plan for Everything After battle ended with a Decepticon defeat, Starscream took control of Iacon and banished all Autobots and Decepticons who wouldn't renounce their factions, including Blitzwing. Heavy Is the Head
Shortly after being banished out into the Cybertronian wilderness, Blitzwing could only watch in horror as Ravage started succumbing to the effects of Chief Justice Tyrest's universal killswitch. Arm the Lonely He and his pal Astrotrain were all too eager to take their anger out on Starscream and all of Iacon. But when Soundwave nixed the idea and tried to take command, Blitzwing and Astrotrain tried beating him to pulp, even threatening to exile him to Junkion. But Needlenose broke up the fight before it got too serious. Shockpoint Later, Blitzwing was one of the Decepticons waiting for Soundwave to return from the Crystal City, demanding to know if Shockwave had been stopped. But he soon got an answer to his own question when he saw an ominous "sunrise" off in the direction Soundwave was coming from. He and the rest of Cons rallied behind Soundwave as he led them against Shockwave. Soundwaves
By the time they arrived, the Autobots and a Necrotitan were already at the site waiting for them. Black Metal They engaged the Autobots in battle, but the fight was interrupted when the Titan unleashed a deadly energy wave that injured combatants on both sides, including, to Blitzwing's horror, Astrotrain. Winners & Losers Autobots and Decepticons subsequently joined forces with the Autobots against Shockwave, with Blitzwing teaming up with Arcee for the course of the battle. Finest Hour Blitzwing later participated in the futile attack by the combined Autobot/Decepticon forces on the Necrotitan. Burning Bright Finis Temporis After the Necrotitan was felled, Blitzwing witnessed the triumphant return of the Autobots alongside his wounded comrades, then hung out with a bunch of other dudes from various factions at Swerve's, singing to a tune, all enmities temporarily forgotten. The Becoming The peace was interrupted by an army of Ammonites invading Cybertron, and Blitzwing once again fought alongside the Autobots to defend the planet. Black Planet ...And the Damage Done
Blitzwing was among the loyal Decepticons who fell under Galvatron's command and returned to Earth. Full Fathom Five Allying with Earth Defense Command, the group aided them in confronting Optimus Prime's team Hello Cruel World and was therefore involved in pursuing the Autobots to the town of Poverty Flat. Detonation Boulevard There Blitzwing led an ineffective air strike on Devastator, who was now on the Autobots' side, until the EDC deemed the mission a failure and had the 'cons teleported away. The Mind Bomb The Decepticons attacked the Autobots again at the EDC's Marshall Islands base, but were defeated when their ship was shot down, leaving Blitzwing to pull Astrotrain out of the wreckage. I Dream of Wires
Blitzwing was playing cards with Soundwave's cassettes on the Nemesis, repurposed as an underwater base, when Galvatron approached them with a new mission. Signals, Calls, and Marches The Decepticons traveled to Tokyo where they captured Spike Witwicky, Vs. causing them to come into a face-punching conflict with the Autobot-allied Constructicons. ONoffON After forming an alliance with Arcee, the Decepticons again took on Prowl-Devastator in an attempt to prevent him from getting his hands on the Enigma of Combination, but Blitzwing and the others failed to deal much damage to the giant. The Obliterati
As the Decepticons made plans to attack the Autobots' neutralized Ark-7 for its space bridge, Blitzwing was confused by Galvatron remarking that they had to seize it before the Autobots blew their own ship up, as he thought that their new leader was making headway on getting Arcee on their side and didn't think she'd commit suicide. However, things clicked together when Galvatron explained that the Autobots would likely set the ship to explode and escape from their imprisonment through the space bridge to get reinforcements. Aphelion
Soon after, Blitzwing and the Decepticon elite were summoned to Shanghai, China by Galvatron, as the Decepticon invasion of Earth was to begin. Perihelion He participated in the battle against Optimus Prime and his Autobots, who were intent on annexing Earth into the Cybertronian Council of Worlds, and was one of the few Decepticons who withstood the detonation of a debilitating mindbomb.Once Upon a Time on Earth
When Optimus Prime and his team of Autobots led an attack on Galvatron's base of operations in the Indian Ocean, Blitzwing was one of the Decepticons who scrambled to defend the Nemesis from the Autobots, accompanied by three of Blackrock's combining Seeker clones. The Decepticons and Autobots were evenly matched... until Galvatron deployed his newest weapon: the energies of the Enigma of Combination, amplified through the Onyx code to create a planet-sized Enigma capable of forcing Transformers together into new combiners. Blitzwing found himself mashed together with several other Decepticons to form Galvatronus, who punched out Victorion and battled Superion beside Sky Reign. It's Beginning To And Back Again
This didn't last long, however, as Superion found a way to bypass the Enigma's source code and circumvent its energies. The two combiners were forced apart, and Blitzwing was left unconscious by the shock of involuntary de-combination. As Above...So Below
After being apprehended by the combined Autobot and Decepticon force in the wake of Galvatron's defeat, Blitzwing attempted to break free from his captors but was taken down by a stungun in the hands of Kup, knocking him out. White Light When the Earth Defense Command launched an attack on the Autobots, Blitzwing took advantage of the confusion to try and make another run for it. He only got so far before he was impaled by Zilong Qian's aircraft. Qian flew the wounded Decepticon to Governor's Island on the orders of Joe Colton. White Heat
A few months later, Joe Colton delivered the mangled Blitzwing to his old associate Miles Mayhem in response to a planetary crisis sparked by Ore-13. Hoping to use Blitzwing's biology to devise a weapon capable of disrupting the activities of the Autobots on Earth, Mayhem continued to vivisect the Triple-Changer, and integrated some of his discoveries into the experimental Mobile Armored Strike Kommand fleet. Secret Raiders The mutilated Decepticon was still imprisoned in the G.I. Joe facility as Mayhem discussed the M.A.S.K. project with Scarlett, his pleas for death ignored by all. The Divine Source of Liberty Blitzwing later found some strength to resist when he assumed Mayhem was interrogating him, but instead he demonstrated that the Talisman produced energy particularly virulent against Cybertronian life. First Strike #0
Spotlight: Mirage
Blitzwing accompanied Starscream's small strike team to the Pegasus Star Cluster, hunting down the last pockets of Autobot resistance. Blitzwing and Astrotrain both attacked Optimus Prime after the mercenary Mirage destroyed the Autobot bunker's security system, allowing the Decepticons in, but was swiftly defeated by Hound. He held Optimus Prime back when Mirage prepared to carry out Megatron's order to kill the Autobot prisoners.
But it was all Mirage's dream... or was it? Spotlight: Mirage
