Cyclonus (SG)

This article is about the heroic Decepticon. For his evil second-in-command counterpart, see Cyclonus (G1). For a list of other meanings, see Cyclonus (disambiguation).

Cyclonus is a heroic Decepticon from the "Shattered Glass" continuity family.

You ever get the feeling this guy might end up being inadvertently responsible for Megatron's death?

Cyclonus is, at first glance, loyal to Megatron, but the truth is he is merely following orders. In reality, Cyclonus has a leader, Alpha Trion. He waits for the right moment to strike, because under the lies, he's waiting for the signal, to kill Megatron

Fiction

Shattered Glass

We totally called it. Except it was more like "advertently".

Cyclonus acted as a transport for Scrapper and Long Haul when they retrieved Cliffjumper from the Rad Zone. He later partook in the strategic meeting to determine how to assault Prime's Ark to prevent its launch, but didn't say much. Cliffjumper's tale of Primus seemed to bring a smile to his face, though. Shattered Glass

When Aquarius, Breakaway, Landquake, and Topspin arrived at the Decepticon base, explained their situation, and asked to speak with Heatwave, Megatron had Cyclonus go and fetch him. After he arrived back with Heatwave, Cyclonus then sent a message over his comm link to an unknown recipient saying that "It [was] time", and proceeded to fire his arm cannons at Megatron "for the glory of Alpha Trion!" Reunification: Part 4

Notes

• Cyclonus's coloration appears to be based on another prominent character first introduced in the 1986 movie: Rodimus Prime. His yellow wings even mimic Rodimus's own V-spoiler in robot mode.
• In between his "Shattered Glass" and "Reunification" appearances, Cyclonus suddenly looks a lot more like the Universe toy.