Rampage (G1)
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- Rampage is a Decepticon Predacon from the Generation 1 continuity family.
Rampage is a bundle of hyper-energetic, destructive fury. He has difficulty thinking or talking for more than a short time without bursting into a wild rage and smashing everything around him. This trail of wreckage makes it easy to follow him anywhere. The only thing that really calms him down is television. Generally the more mindless and stupid the programming, the more enraptured and entranced he becomes. Rampage can watch music videos for hours and hours without twitching a circuit.
He and his fellow Predacons can combine to form Predaking.
- Hungarian name: Dühöngő ("Berserk")
- Italian name: Felin
- French-Canadian name: Furibo
- Russian name: Natisk (Натиск, "Onset")
Fiction
Marvel Comics continuity
As Megatron's paranoia reached its peak, Soundwave suggested that they enlist the help of the Predacons to flush out Optimus Prime, allowing Megatron to finally defeat him. However, Shockwave called them from Cybertron, and gave the Predacon leader Razorclaw secret orders to turn on Megatron at a crucial moment. The Predacons successfully hunted down Optimus, and when Megatron arrived, as Shockwave ordered, they turned on him. After learning of Shockwave and the Predacons' betrayal, Megatron summoned a space bridge to Cybertron to escape, but Prime flung them both through the bridge before it had fully materialized. Prey! The Harder They Die!
Fortunately for Rampage and the other Predacons, Megatron lost his memory of this incident when Straxus attempted to take over his body. Resurrection!
Rampage and the Predacons operated as mercenary hunters on Cybertron, willing to track and kill anyone for the right price, even Megatron. Shockwave hired them to eliminate Megatron for him, and their second attempt proved successful enough to get him out of the way for a while. Gone but Not Forgotten! The Predacons moved in full-time with the Decepticons of Earth after that, and Rampage later had a truly spectacular fight with Scorponok's animal flunky Apeface during the first Decepticon Civil War — after he ripped off Apeface's arm and spat it out, the Horrorcon then proceeded to beat the Predacon with it severely. Cold War! Rampage shook the stars out of his optic sensors long enough to get blown to smithereens along with his teammates by Starscream. Dark Star
Earthforce
Rampage and Razorclaw were patrolling the Alaskan snowfields for Shockwave and bumped into Grimlock, who had just been had by the Dinobots as an April Fools joke -- they had set up a fake challenge by Shockwave and lured him out into the cold, only to find a "Shockwave snowman" and a sign. Razorclaw and Rampage thought this was very funny. What Grimlock did to them ended up being censored, but it probably wasn't hugs and kisses. Snow Fun!
Later on, Rampage was seen at the Enclave talking to Scavenger. The Bad Guy's Ball! He also joined Soundwave in attacking Autobot Earthbase after the two Decepticon factions reunited with each other. Divide and Conquer!
Marvel UK future timelines
Rampage was part of the Decepticon army under Soundwave's command in 2008, when they planned an all-out assault on the Autobot base on Cybertron. Unfortunately, the Quintessons who tipped them off about the opportunity had been setting a trap, and the Decepticons were ambushed by Allicon warriors. Rampage and the other ground troops bailed out of Astrotrain in mid-air, and he quickly assumed the high ground in order to gun down the opposition. Rampage was last seen fighting alongside his sub-commander, Razorclaw, but his final fate in the battle is unknown. Space Pirates!
Cartoon continuity
- Voice actor: Laurie Faso (English), Osamu Saka (Japanese)
The Predacons landed on Jupiter's moon of Io to attack the Autobot team carrying Metroplex's transformation cog. Rampage transformed into beast mode and charged at EDC Commander Marissa Faireborn, but she easily leapt to avoid him, causing the Decepticon to stop in his tracks and accidentally get rammed in the flank by Tantrum. Rampage then joined the other Predacons in forming Predaking, who was promptly defeated by Sky Lynx. Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5
On planet Dread, Galvatron was using the Predacons to patrol his new death crystal mining operation when Sky Lynx and the Autobots came to the planet. Kup and Blurr were sent out first as scouts and the Predacons staged a coordinated assault against them. First Divebomb softened the duo up with some rocket bombs, then Rampage and Razorclaw tag-teamed Kup, keeping him busy while the others could finish off Blurr. The tide turned when Sky Lynx and the other Autobots came looking for their front-runners, though, and the Predacons were sent into retreat. Chaos
When making an attempt on Rodimus Prime's life on Cybertron, Rampage and the Predacons were caught up in a nightmarish fantasy world, projected into reality by the Quintessons by tapping Daniel Witwicky's subconscious mind. After Razorclaw was carried off with the Autobot Springer by one of the dream creatures, Rodimus suggested the two factions team up and search for their friends together. Headstrong and Tantrum were vehemently against the idea, and so Rampage stuck with his pack. After nearly being eaten by a giant plant, however, Rampage may've helped convince his teammates that togetherness was a good idea, because the Predacons started working more closely with Rodimus and Ultra Magnus after that. Nightmare Planet
The Headmasters cartoon
- Voice actor: Ryōichi Tanaka (Japanese)
Rampage and the Predacons were part of Galvatron's strike force on Cybertron in 2011, seeking to wrest control of Vector Sigma from the Autobots. Along with the Headmasters and Stunticons, the Predacons outmaneuvered the Dinobots and Throttlebots into the bottom of a canyon, and began firing down upon them. Four Warriors Come out of the Sky Later, the Predacons traveled to Earth in order to stymie Hot Rod's attempt to locate the Matrix of Leadership. Rampage's unit found the former Autobot leader in the Arctic, but were held off by Blaster, his Mini-Cassettes, and Superion. Rampage fought his fellow big cat, Steeljaw, before cheating and turning into robot mode. The Mystery of Planet Master Rampage and the Predacons were among the Decepticons Galvatron brought with him to the planet Beest, although they were absent during the Autobot attack that drove the Decepticons off. Rebellion on Planet Beest
When the Autobots created a new kind of metal on Cybertron called Cybertonuron, Galvatron wanted to claim it for himself. He sent Rampage and the Predacons to Cybertron as an advance guard to pave the way for his forces. They mowed down Cybertron's standing guardians and began to wreak havoc on the planet. Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 1 Rampage and the Predacons assembled as Predaking to help Scourge and Cyclonus steal the Solar 1 satellite, but they were driven off by Raiden and the Headmasters. The Shadow Emperor, Scorponok Next, Rampage and the Predacons helped Scorponok stage a crisis to keep the Autobots distracted, by setting off a volcano in Peru. On-scene to keep the Autobots from rescuing innocent villagers, Rampage's group first clashed with the Trainbots before joining forces as Predaking and once again fighting Raiden and the Headmasters. The Dormant Volcano Mysteriously Erupts
As Scorponok began his plan to capture the plasma energy of Mars by blowing it up, Rampage and the Predacons stood guard on Mars as the Terrorcons began planting the necessary bombs. When the Trainbots stumbled across the plot, the Predacons started up a firefight to dispose of the meddling Autobots. With Daniel Witwicky and Wheelie missing, the Trainbots tagged out with the Autobot Headmasters to go looking for them. Razorclaw gave the order and Predaking was formed. Unfortunately, even Predaking was no match for Transtector power, and he was felled by a quadruple jump kick by the Headmasters. Explosion on Mars!! Maximus Is in Danger Regrouping on Chaar, Rampage and the Predacons bore witness to the unveiling on MegaZarak, Scorponok's new super weapon Transtector. Explosion on Mars!! MegaZarak Appears
Rampage and the Predacons attended Scorponok's ceremony on the moon. They were scattered by the Autobot attack, but rallied around Galvatron's late arrival and drove off their heroic opponents. Return of the Immortal Emperor Rampage was present when Galvatron announced his plans to leave the galaxy and loot the energy resources of other solar systems. Daniel Faces His Biggest Crisis Ever!!
As Scorponok abandoned Earth in favor of conquering Master, Rampage was one of his many troops seen attacking the planet's fortifications. Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 2) He also helped retrofit the Zarak Shield out of indestructible G-Metal so that it could stand up to the Master Sword. The Zarak Shield Turns the Tide
Zone OVA, manga and story pages
Seeking to create a Decepticon Zone to counter the Autobot Zone, Decepticon Emperor Violen Jiger gathered together the Nine Great Demon Generals, upgrading them with powerful new armor and weaponry, then sent them forth to conquer planets. Rampage was among the selected, but only as a part of Predaking. Zone Part 1 Transformers: Zone Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!
Dreamwave comics continuity
Rampage and his fellow Predacons were apparently Decepticon warlords at some point in the past. Exactly when is unclear, but they were exiled from Cybertron and eventually wound up on Planet Beest. The Predacons' higher brain functions degraded, and they became feral, wandering bestially on the planet until Megatron found them, tamed them, and taught them to beg for robo-kibble. Welcome to the Jungle Rampage and the others then helped him overcome Shockwave Lost and Found and Starscream to reclaim Megatron's army for him. The Route of All Evil
Devil's Due G.I.Joe Vs. Transformers continuity
The Predacons menaced Nautilator as he traveled through their piece of the Gladiator Zone, but the Seacon escaped by diving into a pool of green liquid. Rampage was disappointed since he was "in the mood for seafood", only to have his wish granted when Piranacon emerged from the depths. In turn, the Predacons merged into Predaking and battled him, but the two giants were interrupted when Serpent O.R. arrived from Earth and convinced them to join new Decepticon army. The Art of War issue 2
After helping in the capture of a few Autobots and human soldiers, Rampage was part of a Decepticon gathering for recruiting more warriors for their army. As part of Predaking, he then attacked an Autobot peace ceremony. The Art of War issue 3 After returning to base he hung out with Divebomb, telling his partner how much he was looking forward to attacking Earth and tearing apart some "nice, soft humans". At that moment, their human prisoners escaped and released their Autobot friends, who introduced Rampage and Divebomb to a world of pain. The Art of War issue 4
IDW comics continuity
Rampage joined the original Decepticons after participating in the gladiatorial games of Kaon for some time under Megatron's direction. Megatron Origin issue 3
During the subsequent war between the Autobots and Decepticons and shortly after the first defeat of Thunderwing, Rampage participated in the Decepticons' big push against the worn-out Autobot positions after Blaster was taken out of commission by an assassin. Spotlight: Blaster
In the modern era, as a crewman aboard the Decepticon Warship Thanatos, Rampage was dispatched to Cybertron to destroy the newly reactivated Thunderwing (and, if necessary, Cybertron). He expressed his admiration for the Autobots attempting to stop Thunderwing with too-few forces, to which Razorclaw agreed and dispatched teams of Decepticons to assist the Autobots. Rampage canceled the bombardment on Razorclaw's order with one second remaining after Optimus Prime neutralized Thunderwing. Stormbringer issue 4
A few years later, Rampage and the Predacons (minus Razorclaw) were left on Earth following a failed Decepticon invasion. With their leader absent, Rampage appeared to be in charge of the team. They took to forming an alliance with China, defending the nation's borders in exchange for energon, and first revealed themselves when battle between the Skywatch-allied Autobots and North Korea-allied Combaticons got too close to China. International Incident Part 3: "Hawk Among the Sparrows"
While he was uninterested in Optimus Prime's offer to set aside their differences, Rampage was willing to let the intruders off with a warning. He calmly turned to leave... and was promptly shot in the back by Onslaught. Believing the Autobots were responsible for the cowardly attack, the Predacons joined the fight, with Rampage soundly trouncing Spike Witwicky's crash suit. The battle was then interrupted when Witwicky and Onslaught reported an incoming nuclear strike from Russia, and the Predacons quickly scurried off to safety. Minutes later, Thundercracker blew up the Chinese energon factories, leading to Rampage and the others abandoning their loyalty to the humans. International Incident Part 4: "All My Sins Remembered"
Beast Wars
IDW Beast Wars comic
On Cybertron, a group of five symbols appeared on the walls of a room containing a transwarp shunt device. The five symbols seemed to represent a lion, a bird, a bull, a rhinoceros, and a tiger. The Gathering issue 2
3D Battle-Card Game
Rampage serves under Megatron as one of his Decepticon soldiers, battling Optimus Primal's many Autobot allies in what might possibly have been an inter-universe battle. Energon Wars Expansion Set
Toys
Generation 1
- Rampage (Predacon, 1986)
- Team ID number: 2
- Japanese ID number: D-74
- Accessories: Thermo-sword, 2 rifles, right Predaking fist.
- Rampage transforms into an orange, black and red robotic tiger. His beast mode legs and head have varying degrees of articulation (though the latter has more to do with his transformation). As was the norm for toys made during the period, he has limited articulation in robot mode. Rampage is armed with a black laser rifle and a gold sword.
- Normally, Rampage forms the right arm of Predaking, but can also be used as the combiner's left arm (which was the configuration seen for Predaking's comic and animation models).
- As with the rest of the Predacons, the initial release of Rampage had die-cast metal parts which were later replaced by plastic. In Japan, he was available individually or as part of a gift set with the rest of the Predacons.
- Predaking (Multi-pack, 1986, 2004)
- Japanese ID number: D-78
- In Japan, all five Predacons were also made availabe as a very large gift-set. This huge box was reissued in 2004, using the die-cast contruction of the initial releases.
- Predaking (Gift set, 2010)
- Reissued along side the other Predacons for the 2010 Celebration line, Rampage features significant differences from the prior versions. His red, gray, and black plastic is altered to a metal fleck equivalent color. All of his label stickers were redesigned, most notably his chest label that more closely resembles the animation design. Also include are optional label sheet for Rampage's eyes to make them red in both modes.
- This version of Rampage features diecast metal parts.
Merchandise
Titanium series
- Predaking (3" Robot Masters, 2006)
- Accessories: Display stand, sword
- The left arm of this Titanium Series 3" die-cast figurine is technically Rampage, following the cartoon/character model of Predaking, rather than the original toy's nominal layout.
Robot Heroes
- Ricochet & Predaking (Robot Heroes, 2009)
- The left arm of this PVC is also technically Rampage. Packaged with Ricochet, this versus set saw only limited release in some parts of Europe and Australia.
Merchandise
- Rampage (3D Battle-Card, 2007)
- A 32-point "common" character in the 3D Battle-Card Game's "Energon Wars" expansion, Rampage "transforms" into a red and orange cat. He uses the same parts layout as Cheetor, Ravage and Optimus Primal.
Notes
- Rampage's Don Figueroa-designed Cybertronian alt-mode, as seen in Spotlight: Jazz, is a mobile catapult. This is awesome. [1]
