Shrapnel (Cyberverse)
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- Shrapnel is a Decepticon from the Cyberverse continuity family.
Shrapnel (aka Skrapnel) is an Insecticon who does most of the talking for his colleagues.
Fiction
Cyberverse cartoon
- Voice actor: Brian Levinson (English)
Shrapnel served as forced labor for Megatron X until he was freed by an alternate Megatron. The Insecticons helped their liberator retrieve their former master's Matrix of Leadership. When they returned under heavy fire, Astrotrain opened a portal to another universe and flew them through. Silent Strike
Shrapnel was seen disembarking Astrotrain after Megatron helped Optimus Prime save the universe from the threat of the Quintessons. The End Of The Universe IV In time, the Insecticons relocated to the Decepticon half of Cybertron. Bumblebee stumbled across their feeding grounds while searching for Windblade. Whirl, on Hot Rod's behalf, rescued the pair from the Insecticons. Enemy Line
The Insecticons gained an unexpected visitor by the name of Wildwheel. Despite outnumbering him, the ex-Autobot overpowered the Insecticons with Shrapnel getting knocked out. Wild Wild Wheel Along with his colleagues, Shrapnel decided to cut his losses and fled Cybertron after hearing that the Other One was coming to their new universe. When Megatron and Wildwheel confronted them, Shrapnel justified that no one can stop Megatron X, pointing out that he was specifically going after Megatron. Silent Strike
Toys
Cyberverse
- Skrapnel (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2019)
- Series: 3
- Bag code: A2
Notes
- While the Cyberverse series is no stranger to renaming legacy characters, this Insecticon is known in the cartoon by the classic rendition "Shrapnel" whereas the toy refers to him by the frequently-used trademark rename "Skrapnel".
- Shrapnel's design is heavily inspired by his Generation 1 counterpart (specifically the Legends Class toy mold introduced in Generations) but with minor stylistic tweaks, namely his visor being replaced by traditional eyes. Much like that original rendition, he has electric powers.
- Out of the Insecticon trio, Shrapnel is the only one to have dialogue and a robot mode. He is also the only one to appear in the toyline.
