Barricade (IDW)
| The name or term "Barricade" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Barricade (disambiguation). |
- Barricade is a Decepticon from the Generation 1 continuity family.
Pass him on the left he'll eat your face
And if you talk back he will eat what's left of your face
Barricade is a Decepticon police officer. Though aggressive, violent, unpleasant, and probably thoroughly corrupt, he does have a certain sense of honor and pride in his role as a peacekeeper... though he interprets that job description rather loosely.
Fiction
2005 IDW continuity
Barricade was a Decepticon police officer who settled on Starscream's post-war Cybertron to rebuild a peaceful society, though unlike others he refused to join the neutrals out of faith in the true Decepticon cause—equality. The Killing Jar Despite this, he wasn't above 'collecting' pre-war shanix on the side. Redemption
He participated in the investigation of the murders of Wilder, Brisko, and Treadshot, stressing that the victims were Cybertronians and not just some "'Cons", though Starscream thought it unimportant and advised him to take it easy with the investigation. City of Steel After three more Decepticons were found dead, Barricade recognized one of the victims as Stratotronic, leading the investigation onward to Gutcruncher. Fight or Flee Following the fiery death of Gutcruncher and even more Decepticons, Barricade joined Chromia, Sandstorm and the Dinobots in apprehending the primary suspects, the Firecons. Quest for Fire
"Well...let's just say I...hate crime."
The Firecons were proven innocent and Barricade went on to help investigate a fourth murder scene. This time, Starscream ordered him to gather a crew and raze buildings in the Decepticon ghetto in hopes of getting someone to squeal, but he rejected the order, refusing to turn on his fellow Decepticons, an act that earned him praise from Optimus Prime. The Killing Jar Barricade then helped Prime with his plan to lure out the killer by using the Dinobots as bait, dropping the Autobot team through a trap door to keep them out of danger. Forever Is a Long Time Coming
Following Cybertron's newfound alliance with Caminus, Barricade got into a relationship with the Camien Swift, and together with Strafe they made plans to transport a truckload of Camien sparks to Alyon where they could grow. Not wanting bigshots like Starscream or Optimus Prime to learn of their plan, Barricade instead approached Slug, whom he'd recently arrested, and offered him pay in exchange for aid from the Dinobots. He didn't trust Slug enough to tell him what the mission was for and thus the Dinobots, who assumed he was entirely corrupt after learning where their pay would be coming from, planned to snitch on him to the Badgeless; he'd likely die and they'd get a briefcase of dirty Shanix anyway! (Slug changed that plan after learning what the real cause was)
The journey was long and hazardous, the travelers being menaced by Badgeless, Sweeps, and mutated turbofoxes, but Slug always urged the others to keep moving, eventually causing Barricade to realize he knew what the secret shipment really was. Moved by Slug's unexpected compassion, he promised to carry on... only to be cut down by Bludgeon, who sought to destroy the sparks. As he lay bisected, he apologized to Swift for his failure before Bludgeon ignited the truck's fuel, destroying both Barricade and the sparks.
To everyone's surprise, Alyon already had a field of sparks forming naturally and by inadvertently bringing everyone over to stop Bludgeon desecrating it, Barricade had succeeded. Slug was pretty sure Barricade would have been glad to die for that. Afterwards, Slug told Swift that when the Badgeless came back, she should tell them that they'd kidnapped her and Barricade and that the cop had "died protecting Cybertron". Redemption
Swift would later join the Decepticons on the strength of Barricade's rose-tinted explanations of the cause. New Worlds Order This would not last however, as she soon learned Barricade's attitude was far from the norm for a modern Decepticon. The Falling, Chapter 6: Unforgivable
2019 IDW continuity
In the wake of Brainstorm's murder, Barricade and Sideswipe were tracking possible members of The Rise. The World In Your Eyes Part Three Barricade and Prowl were later running security for a forging ceremony at the Pyramid where they encountered Bumblebee breaking up a scuffle. When Bumblebee's ward Rubble offered his assistance in regards to the Brainstorm investigation, an irritated Prowl told the two to leave. Barricade demeaned them after they departed, but Prowl told his partner to cut the pair some slack. The World In Your Eyes Part Four
Games
Transformers: Earth Wars
Barricade arrived at the cinema in response before Optimus and Megatron could exchange blows. Roaring into transformation, he taunted Drift saying if he felt lucky bringing knives to a shootout, and this fight will be his fade to black. He also called him "granolabot". Direct the Dialogue week 2
Barricade was waiting restlessly in the Decepticon base when Shockwave summoned him to the Space Bridge Hub for a dangerous secret mission. Starscream wished him luck, which Onslaught explained that he meant he expected him to fail. Barricade replied that those that underestimate him will end up as roadkill.
A bot with a reckless full-tilt approach is who Shockwave needed to send through the multiverse to find new recruits. Taking steps to ensure that Barricade fails, Starscream sent Hun-Gurrr after him. Event Horizon
Both Drift and Barricade arrive in an alternate universe with ceaseless fighting, and Barricade immediately fell in love with it. When Barricade confronted Drift, he gave fighting talk before engaging him head-on. Outlaws
Barricade considered sticking around and partying after tagging someone with his cross-dimensional beacon. But he suddenly felt an inferiority complex when the warzone's gigantic military ordnance started aiming and shooting at him and Drift. He managed to bag a Lockdown, but nothing happened. Just then Barricade was tackled by Hun-Gurrr, and he activated his dimensional jump key and transported them both to another universe. Critical Mass
In a new, garish universe, Barricade deduced Hun-Gurrr's true intentions and subsequently convinced Hun-Gurrr to team up. Dismissing the current universe due to its colors giving him a headache, Barricade and Hun-Gurrr departed once more. Arriving in another universe, the duo witnessed the local Megatron and concluded that they had found an ideal candidate. Worlds Collide
- Class: Warrior
- Lowest Star Rating 2 star
- Weapons: Barricade leaps on a target and then punches and kicks it.
- Ability: Essence Theft: Barricade rushes at a target for a draining strike, and heals him for double the amount of damage inflicted.
- Cost: 4 ability points +2 for reuses.
Barricade at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki
Toys
Generations
War for Cybertron: Siege
- Barricade (Deluxe Class, 2019)
- ID number: WFC-S41
- Japanese ID number: SG-34
- Japanese release date: October 26, 2019
- Accessories: 2 "HF Siren-Blast Punisher Cannons"
- Part of the fourth wave of Siege Deluxe Class figures, Barricade is a retool of Prowl, featuring a new head and blasters resembling Smokescreen's. This is due to the robot mode being based off Guido Guidi's Generation 1 Smokescreen-styled iteration of the the live-action film character as Hasbro brought Guidi on for Siege.[1] Barricade transforms into a Cybertronian police car and includes two "HF Siren-Blast Punisher Cannons", blasters compatible with the C.O.M.B.A.T. System. They can combine to form a dual-blaster, or mount on the car hood/shoulders. He also features multiple hardpoints to accommodate "Fire Blasts" from the Battle Masters assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions. Unlike Prowl, Barricade features Battle Damage paint applied to his chest.
- He was redecoed into Selects Siege Smokescreen. According to Smokescreen's Hasbro Pulse page, Barricade is a Praxien character to add to the "Praxus-native collection," along with the aforementioned Smokescreen and Prowl.
Notes
- Barricade's evergreen design, used as the basis for his Earth Wars appearance, is based on movie series Barricade's design from Transformers: The Last Knight. Also, he has a little cap (like an other Barricade), which is adorable.
- The 2005 IDW continuity version of Barricade uses the design of War for Cybertron Barricade... who, while partially based on the movie Decepticon, also draws heavily on the Generation 1 Decepticon Micromaster. Which page the IDW Decepticon belongs on is iffy, but this wiki has decided that the police function wins out to go on this separate page.
Foreign names
- Japanese: Barricade (バリケード Barikēdo)
