Tyroxian space transport

The Tyroxian space transports are alien starships in the Marvel Comics portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.

These ships appear to be organically grown rather than mechanical in nature, though they still require at least one Tyroxian to pilot them. Compared to smaller craft they are fast and powerful, but are easily defeated when confronted with a larger enemy. They may be a life form in their own right.

Fiction

Marvel Comics continuity

Events from the UK-only comic stories are in italics.

Two of these craft pursued the Autobot Hot Rod's shuttle as he attempted to escape from Tyroxia. They appeared to be playing with him, taking potshots until he ran out of energy, until Kup — watching nearby — overcame his combat fatigue and shot them down. Kup's Story!

Notes

• The design of the Tyroxian space transport appears to have been influenced by the Imperial Carriers from Star Fleet.