Geomotus
| This article is about the IDW character. For the Dreamwave character, see Geosensus. |
- Geomotus is a Transformer from the 2019 IDW portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
Geomotus is a proficient geologist, able to observe patterns in Cybertron's metal that others do not notice. A neurodivergent individual, Geomotus is rarely seen without his "shapes"—handheld blocks that help him to focus his perception.
Fiction
2019 IDW continuity
- First appearance: Transformers issue #3
Geomotus worked with Highbrow at the Academy of Research in Crystal City. Escape Part Two He'd worked with Froid to help manage his condition, and his knowledge relating to the geology of Cybertron meant that he was sometimes called on to work with Cybertron's Security Operations when the need arose—so long as Froid ensured that Geomotus limited his interactions with the notoriously abrasive Prowl. When Chromia requested his assistance during the investigation into Brainstorm's murder, Geomotus joined her in Rubble's apartment; though his brusque demeanour initially confused Rubble, Windblade and Chromia explained his condition to the young Cybertronian before heading out into the badlands. The World In Your Eyes Part Three
While out in the wilderness, Geomotus reported that the surface material was unsuitable for leaving tracks, but noted an unusual pattern of microfissures that he speculated could be the result of excavation. The three chanced across the reclusive hermit Cyclonus near the Memorial Crater; suspecting that he might know something about Brainstorm's death, Chromia and Windblade were able to catch up to him and question him for information. Unable to pick up that Cyclonus was merely stalling, Geomotus was intrigued by his comments about recent geological events in the area. The World In Your Eyes Part Four Some time later, Security Operations discovered the presence of an underground Rise bunker beneath the crater, and Chromia called Geomotus for an expert opinion. Although the geologist was preparing for an expedition of his own to the Metal Geysers with his friend Landmine, he confirmed that the microfissures he'd found earlier were likely the result of careless large-scale excavations. The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Three
Landmine and Geomotus made it to the Metal Geysers to conduct their survey before a series of unusual tectonic movements caused the entire region to erupt and melt their monitoring equipment. Seconds later, the pair witnessed the destruction of an immersant Titan in the nearby Cybertronian Mountains. The Change In Your Nature Part Two
In the coming weeks, these unusual seismic patterns would continue to befuddle geologists, and when a series of particularily violent disturbances tore apart the oldest and most geologically stable area on the planet, Highbrow sent Geomotus, Landmine, Azimuth, and Beachcomber to investigate. While surveying the region, they found that Leviathan had stranded herself in a newly-formed canyon before another tremor hit the area and opened another fissure. When they sighted Quake exiting an overturned transport, Geomotus smelled trouble and went back to keep Leviathan company; when the pair overheard the sounds of the conflict, Geomotus watched as Leviathan finally transformed into robot mode to fight the Rise. Tremors
As the inexplicable tectonic events continued to shake the planet, Geomotus and his fellow academics convened in Crystal City to contact the reclusive Senator Straxxus in Darkmount. Although Highbrow merely wished to secure the mothballed Arks stored in the city, Geomotus was far more interested in discussing Straxxus's latest papers and corroborated the senator's theories regarding the intensifying geological activity—based on Straxxus's calculations, he speculated that a correctly angled groundquake could theoretically destroy the Rust Sea's impermeable layer and cause untold damage to the planet. Escape Part Two
On behalf of Highbrow's academy, Geomotus and Landmine went out to install sensors charting the renewed activity in the Sea of Rust. They were met by Termagax, who offered them sanctuary inside her House as the Decepticons sought her and the Enigma of Combination. Geomotus alerted Highbrow of the encounter, and Optimus Prime sent out a team of Autobots to protect Termagax after Shockwave accosted her with a swarm of Insecticons. Sea of Rust I After eliminating the Insecticons, the Autobots dug in as they expected further Decepticon incursions. Wheeljack encouraged Geomotus and Landmine to clear the area, as non-combatants would be just as threatened as soldiers when the fighting came. Sea of Rust II As they fled, however, Geomotus received data from their sensors. He called back to warn Optimus Prime the fault lines were becoming unstable. The Sea of Rust was expanding. Enigmatic
