Silverbolt (G1)
| The name or term "Silverbolt" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Silverbolt (disambiguation). |
- Silverbolt is an Autobot and an Aerialbot from the Generation 1 continuity family.
Silverbolt's character is defined by his extreme fear of hights and by his refusal to bow to it. He constantly struggles to project the image of a brave, determined soldier to hide his fear from others. Optimus Prime named him leader of the Aerialbots in the hopes that worring about them would give him something else to focus on besides his own phobia. This has proven true and, not surprisingly, the mature, responsible Silverbolt makes an excellent commander.
Fiction
Marvel Comics
The Aerialbots were created when Bumblebee (G1) filmed Devastator (G1)'s combining sequence. Using the Autobot Matrix of Leadership, Optimus Prime gave the Aerialbots life. The leader, Silverbolt's alternate mode is that of a human transport airplane. After given life and during testing, Prime ordered them to stop the Decepticon assault on the Hoover Damn.
The fight went well, but Air Raid (G1) used his super-sonic ability to bring out a Transformer's deepest fear, it warped Silverbolt's fear of heights (ironic for an Aerialbot) and forced him to land. The Aerialbots prevailed the fight, however, and as the Decepticons fled, Silverbolt combined them all to form Superion (G1), trying to stop the drill from absorbing all of the Hoover Dam's electricity.
Superion's reflex was to strike out and kill the human who held Megatron (G1) in his Gun Form, but Silverbolt stepped in and prevented him from doing so. He forced the Aerialbots to disassemble. The human fired Megatron's gun at the drill, winning the day for the Autobots.
Later, when Skids (G1) was transporting the human Donny Finkleberg home, Silverbolt and the Aerialbots were sent to do battle with the Stunticons (G1). Both Combiners fused, creating Menasor (G1) and Superion. Josie Beller, known as Circut Breaker, fired upon Superion, however, crippling him heavily and leaving Menasor the victor.
Animated Continuity
Toys
- Silverbolt (1986)
- Japanese ID number: C-50
Silverbolt transforms into a concord jet liner and a launcher/base for the other Aerialbots. He was available both alone and in a gift set with his teammates.
