Scorponok (Energon)
| The name or term "Scorponok" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Scorponok (disambiguation). |
- Scorponok is a Terrorcon in the Enegron and Cybertron portions of the Unicron Trilogy continuity family.
Scorponok's origin differs greatly depending on which dimension of the multiverse you are speaking of. What doesn't change however is the fact that he's a massive and terrifying sight on the battlefield. As his name suggests, he can change into a giant scorpion. And a plane!
Fiction
Dreamwave Energon comic
Scorponok was a powerful Decepticon warrior who aided Megatron in his war of conquest on Cybertron. Later, after Unicron's arrival and subsequent defeat, he pledged himself to the chaos bringer in exchange for incredible power and became leader of the Terrorcons. When Megatron returned, he decimated the Terrorcon ranks before finally facing Scorponok himself. After a brief but intense battle, Megatron impaled Scorponok in the chest with his sword, destroying him.
Energon animated series
Scorponok was the Terrorcon General, created by Alpha Q to lead in Energon raids. He begrudginly joined forces with Megatron, following the Decepticon leaders revival.
Scorponok was Alpha Q's guardian on the once Planet Q, before detonating the planet in an attempt to destroy Unicron. When Alpha Q was resurrected in 2020, he brought Scorponok back online using a nameless Decepticon's spark to replace the one destroyed in the planet's explosion. After Megatron's return, he served Alpha Q in secret until an incident where Megatron finally destroyed him, bringing him back online with a Decepticon program protocol. The Autobot Ironhide fueded with this beastly Transformer until one final conflict, which left Scorponok mortally wounded, but admissive about the fact that he is not Megatron's slave, but follows his honor of loyalty towards those who give him life, being Megatron or Alpha Q.
Scorponok, on his final breaths, was able to carry Ironhide's damaged body from their battle ground, to Jungle Planet, when Optimus Prime required merging with the other Autobot sparks in order to meet Galvatron and his giant mass. Scorponok died shortly afterwards, requesting that Ironhide save their planets.
Cybertron
Having been destroyed by Megatron, Scorponok's body was filled with the evil essence of Unicron himself! Now named Dark Scorponok, he is among the most shockingly brutal and powerful Transformers ever seen!
