Thrust (BW)
| The name or term "Thrust" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Thrust (disambiguation). |
- Thrust is a Predacon Combatron from the Beast Wars II portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
Like his best friend, Dirge, Thrust (スラスト Surasuto) has the attitude of a comedian. He never calms down and hates acting serious. He’d much rather have fun and take things in stride. Thrust has a shrewd personality, though, and along with Dirge he forms a well-known duo among the Predacons. Unfortunately, the duo isn’t known for exactly what they’d like to be. For the most part, they are thought of as bunglers. Thrust hates sea breezes since they tend to cause him to rust and for that reason alone he has a great hatred of the Maximal Scuba.
After pledging unconditional loyalty to Gigastorm, Thrust was reborn as the Cyborg Beast Thrustor (スラストール Surasutōru). While he retains the same jovial personality, Thrustor is an all-around superior warrior to his previous form and no longer a harmless joke among the Maximals.
Fiction
Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity
Beast Wars II cartoon
- Voice actor: Junji Sanechika (Japanese)
Thrust was under the command of Galvatron when he landed on Gaea, planning to drain the planet of its mysterious but powerful energy. The New Forces Arrive! Eventually, the Predacon force discovered an abandoned Gaean computer, containing data on weapons from the planet's past. The Predacons scanned this data for new alternate modes, and Thrust adopted the form of an F-22 Raptor. He and Dirge were subsequently sent out to capture a white lion that had interferred with Galvatron's plans, but stopped to make fun of Starscream and BB on the way. They had a good laugh about it until BB fired smokescreen missiles at them, causing them to crash into a cliffside. White Lion, Run!
The Maximal Brainwashing Operation
The Maximal Brainwashing Operation
Cloud
Beast Wars Neo cartoon
After the defeat of Unicron, Thrustor returned to Cybertron. There, he watched a tussle between Big Convoy and Magmatron. Graduation Ceremony!!
Beast Wars II comic
Thrust was part of Galvatron's forces that searched Gaea for Angolmois. When Galvatron fell into a deep sleep, Thrust joined Megastorm in operating a massive tank that drew power from Galvatron. While attacking the Maximals, Thrust attempted to warn the driver, Dirge that Maximal reinforcements were coming, only for his partner to pay attention too late. The tank was eventually destroyed with the Predacons inside. Demolish the Superdreadnought Tank!
When Scylla got chummy enough with the Maximals to put on a play, Thrust and Dirge reported the unfolding events to the other Predacons. Thrust joined the subsequent Predacon attack, but the villains were forced to retreat after Bighorn showed off his mighty firepower. Realize the Forbidden Love! Thrust later joined the other Predacons in manning a base—actually Gigastorm in alternate mode. When the Maximals attacked, they were cornered in a trap by the Predacons, but the might of Star Upper and the arrival of Lio Convoy sent the Predacons Panicking. Make a Surprise Attack on the Super Weapon Base! Thrust, Dirge, Starscream, and BB were later pressed into serving Gigastorm. Gigastorm showed displeasure at their efforts and knocked the four into what was seemingly a hot spring. The Predacons found this relaxing, seeing too late the sign that warned of Angolmois. The four found themselves transformed into Cyborg Beasts, with Thrust becoming Thrustor. They soon noticed the nearby Tasmania Kid and took him hostage. Apache arrived to save him, beating back the Cyborg Beasts in a fierce battle. Recover the Bonds Lost!
When the Nemesis arrived into Gaean orbit, Thrustor joined the others in manning Nemesis and observing the artificial planet suck up the Angolmois of Gaea. When the Maximals began an all-out assault on Nemesis, Thrustor was part of the counterattack. All Hands, Make a Special Attack on the Evil Planet! Due to the personal battle between Lio Convoy and Galvatron, Nemesis blew up with the Maximals and Predacons on it. Win the Battle of Light and Darkness!
IDW Beast Wars comics
To improve his troops' abilities, Gigastorm exposed them to Angolmois. Its effect on Thrust was to mutate him into Thrustor. Beast Wars Sourcebook 4
At some point, Thrustor became a herald for Unicron. He too became a Herald to safeguard Shokaract, the vessel for Unicron's return. When Shokaract engaged the Maximal commander Big Convoy in battle, Thrustor and the other Heralds returned to Cybertron with Angolmois from the furthest reaches of the galaxy. The Ascending #3
Thrustor and the rest of the Heralds proceeded to distribute the Angolmois capsules throughout Cybertron's populace spreading chaos and dissent, perfect conditions for Unicron's return. When Shokaract seemed to be overwhelmed by a concentrated Maximal/Predacon attack, the Heralds rushed to his aid. They were distracted when Magmatron pulled Shokaract into limbo, giving Ravage an opening to throw a grenade into Thrustor's face. The Heralds seemingly fled with the disappearance of Shokaract and the failure of Unicron's plan. The Ascending #4
Toys
Beast Wars
- Thrust (Basic, 1998)
- ID number: D-15
- Accessories: "Thrust Gun" body and barrel
- Thrust is a redeco of the Machine Wars Megaplex/Megatron mold, transforming from a Lockheed-Martin F-22 Raptor fighter jet to robot mode with a spring-loaded one-step transformation. The two halves of his "Thrust Gun" rifle store in the back of his robot-mode legs. He has a Predacon rubsign underneath his port wing.
- This mold was also used to make Robots in Disguise Wind Sheer and Robotmasters Air Hunter.
- Sea Horizon Showdown: Scuba VS Thrust (VS pack, 1998)
- ID number: VS-15
- Accessories: "Thrust Gun" body and barrel
- Thrust was also available in a two-pack with Scuba. Both toys are identical to their individual releases.
"Hahahaha!"
"No, seriously."
- Thrustor (Deluxe Cyborg Beast, 1998)
- ID number: D-26
- Accessories: "Raptor Shield", missile launcher, "Dino Missile", "Trash Horn" sword
- Thrustor is an extensively-retooled version of the first Beast Wars Dinobot toy, with roughly half its parts turned into disorganized machinery. He has an impressive amount of weaponry; this beast-mode tail splits open to become a "Raptor Shield" spinning blade weapon, plus reveal a hand-held spring-loaded missile launcher with a claw-tipped missile. He also has a new sword that attaches to his robot-mode leg.
- The original version of this mold was also used to make Dinotron, Beast Wars Grimlock, Dinobots Grimlock, and Beast Wars Neo Hardhead.
Notes
- Thrustor's name is a portmanteau of "Thrust" and "Velociraptor".
