Blackout (Animated)

The name or term "Blackout" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Blackout (disambiguation).

Blackout is a Decepticon from the Transformers Animated continuity family.

Not Shown: The fleeing US Army.

Blackout is a monstrous brute of titanic proportions, larger than any other Decepticon. Few have survived an encounter with this hulking behemoth and lived to tell the tale, but those who have survived have added his story to Decepticon lore, which tells of him single-handedly obliterating vast numbers of Omega Sentinels, before finally falling himself at the Great War's end.

Fiction

Animated cartoon

Now to the server, I mean... space bridge.

Voice actor: Bumper Robinson (English)

Blackout, along with the other members of Team Chaar, assaulted a space bridge in an attempt to capture it and conquer Cybertron. During the battle, he descended from above, sending Rodimus Prime flying and disabling the Space Bridge with a massive shock wave. After being berated by Strika for his mistake, he apologized and reactivated the Space Bridge with another shock wave. Later, he retreated from the looming battle against the Cybertron Elite Guard under the orders of Megatron and Strika. TransWarped

Toys

Animated

• Blackout (Voyager, 2010)
  • Japanese ID number: TA-20
  • Accessories: Disc

Voyager Blackout is an Earth-mode interpretation of his appearance in "TransWarped", transforming into a helicopter. He shoots a disc from a weapon formed from his tail rotor. This weapon can be removed and placed over either of his forearms.

Reinforcements from Cybertron may not be forthcoming. No promises. This item is not on a release schedule, but Hasbro, TakaraTomy, or any other of the companies are examining options for its availability.

Notes

• Blackout is an homage to Blackout from the 2007 movie.
• Transformers Animated lead character designer Derrick J. Wyatt has said that "Blackout's modified symbol signifies he's part of the Decepticon Heavy Brigade."