Transformers Universe (comic book)
Encyclopedia
Transformers Universe is the title of several comic book series based on the Transformers
series by Hasbro. The first comic book was printed in 1986 by Marvel Comics
as a character guide, while later series printed by 3H Enterprises contained fiction for the Transformers Universe toy line.
in 1986 to showcase profiles of the most popular characters in the Transformers comic and cartoon series as well as The Transformers: The Movie
. The series was requested by fans who were already familiar with Marvel's 12+ issues of Marvel Universe
, which profiled the characters in alphabetical order. The four-issue run covered most Transformers used from 1984 to 1986 (only Bandai
-made figures and those omitted from the American animated series were not shown). A series of Transformers Universe profiles were printed in the closing pages of most Transformers comics from issue #47 to #79. The later profiles covered popular characters in 1987 and 1988. The concept was revived in 2002 when Dreamwave Productions
published Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye (and its sister title Transformers: Armada
), this time carrying profiles for all "Generation 1" and "Armada" characters, both popular and obscure.
comics had a plot line set during and after Beast Machines In a post-Beast Machines
era, Cybertron
is enjoying a time of peace. However, it is cut short when the evil Unicron
returns to wreak his revenge and consume the universe. Using his tremendous powers, he reaches into other time periods and dimensions to assemble an army of familiar faces to challenge the forces of good. In response, Primus
resurrects and reformats Optimus Primal
, and the two work together to gather an army of their own. Each side takes the name of an ancient Transformer faction: Primus' warriors are the Autobots and Unicron's warriors are the Decepticons. As the battle progresses, the Transformers radiate energon, unaware that Unicron is taking this energy to use for himself.
In the comic series, Unicron consumes the sparks of fallen Transformers, not just the energon given off when they die fighting.
Most Universe toys lacked technical specifications on their boxes, but many of the toys displayed technical specifications that appeared on the Transformers' official website or in the short lived Transformers: Universe and Wreckers comic books.
Transformers Universe — Wreckers #1 contains "Departure" and "Primeval Dawn Part 1". The story starts with a flashback to late Generation One, where Daniel Witwicky and Wheelie were killed. This places Daniel's friend Arcee in a sad state. Hot Rod and Springer talk about becoming Maximals. The main story is set in the later episodes of Beast Machines. In "Departure", the Wreckers, Mutants, and Dinobots arrive on Cybertron and are sent on missions by the Oracle. Arcee, Dillo, Mol, Rav, Skywarp, Cyclonus, Rotorbolt, and Devcon join the Wreckers. The Vok return Airazor and Tigatron to Earth as Transmetals, and use the Matrix from Optimus Prime, the Transmetal 2 Driver, and the control suit from the Beast Wars, which was used by Quickstrike to control Optimal Optimus to create Primal Prime. Tarantulas (Fox Kids repaint colors) and Ravage (Transmetal 2 Tripredacus Agent version) are still alive and are making a new army of Predacons.
Transformers Universe - Wreckers #2 contains "Betrayal" and "Primeval Dawn Part 2". The Dinobots are attacked by the Dweller. Mutants are killed by the Quintessons. The Wreckers meet Glyph and Tap-Out. Cyclonus betrays the Wreckers for his true master, Cryotek. The Maximals are joined by Ramulus. The Predacons (Ravage, Razorclaw, Spittor, and Iguanus) attack, while the Tarantulas rip the Matrix out of Primal Prime. In a flashback scene, Rodimus Prime consults Quickmix, Skids, Perceptor, and Rad about his plans to send ships to gather information about threats from space after the defeat of the Unicron.
Transformers Universe - Wreckers #3 contains a story called "Disclosure" and "Primeval Dawn Part 3". The Wreckers rescue a banished Quintesson, who tells the story of the origin of Cybertron. Dinobots Terranotron, T-Wrecks, Triceradon, and Dinotron join Devcon, who is hunting Cryotek. Primal Prime
is reanimated by the Vok.
Transformers Universe - Wreckers #4 is an unreleased issue. The main story would have merged with the other Universe comic. The artwork was released on the internet, and contained appearances of the Dinobots, Devcon, Rook, Snarl, Skydive, Longhorn, Che, and the Monsterbots. The story involved the invasion of Cybertron by the Quintessons. This episode would have included "Primeval Dawn Part 4", the last part of that story. Presumably, the story would have contained the death of Airazor, the defeat of Tarantulas, and the Maximals being joined by Fractyl, Packrat, Spittor, and Sonar and returning to Cybertron. The first four pages of this issue were eventually finished and published in issue 16 of the Transformers Collector Club magazine.
Transformers Universe #1 contains a story called "Abduction". On the reformatted technorganic Cybertron
Beast Machines Cheetor
, Rattrap, Silverbolt, and Blackarachnia are interviewed by the Autobot reporter Universe Rook
. They welcome the Autobots Roulette
, Shadow Striker
as well as Generation 1 Sideswipe, Sunstreaker
, and Trailbreaker
back to Cybertron. Beast Machines Buzzsaw, Beast Wars Drill Bit, Quickstrike
, and Rockbuster are also present. The returning Autobots, with Blackarachnia and Silverbolt, are abducted via teleportation beams and taken to Unicron
. Tap-Out, Armada
Megatron, Brawn
, War Within Grimlock
, and Beast Machines Snarl are also abducted from various timelines. Silverbolt, Blackarachnia, Sideswipe, and Sunstreaker are forcibly reformatted by Unicron into their Universe forms. Taken captive by Universe Razorclaw, Reptilion, Obsidian
, Tankor
and Striker, the Autobots are forced to fight one another. They witness Armada Smokescreen
kill Generation 1 Smokescreen, whose spark is absorbed by Unicron. Sensing the need for a champion, Primus
and Alpha Trion
bring Optimus Primal
back to life.
Transformers Universe #2 contains the story "Escape". Optimus Primal is able to use his spark telepathy to free Striker from Unicron's influence. Sideswipe and Sunstreaker are forced to fight. Silverbolt and Trailbreaker discover that their holding cells are attuned to the spark energy signature of the occupant. In order to escape their prisons, Trailbreaker and Silverbolt swap sparks for a brief time, and are able to break out of their cells. Optimus Primal help free the slaves from various timelines which are held there and get them to Cybertron. Blackarachnia and Shadow Striker defect to the Decepticons and stay behind. Blackarachnia discovers Tarantulas
is working for Unicron.
Transformers Universe #3 Optimus Primal pleads with Magnaboss
and the Maximal High council (including Bantor, Air Hammer
, Corahda, Torca, and Battle Unicorn) to take the threat of Unicron seriously, but they doubt his claims. Optimus Primal is detained, but Snarl frees him. Alpha Trion and Primus need Primal to choose his troops from any Cybertonians past or present, and he chooses Rhinox
and Depth Charge
, who are brought back to life. Although Rhinox is happy to have a second chance to redeem himself, Depth Charge is not pleased with being brought back from the dead. Depth Charge rescues Rattrap from an attack by Blackarachnia.
Plans were for the two titles to merge after the fourth issues into one story, but both titles were canceled after the third issue and never merged.
, Armada Megatron, and Universe Optimus Primal
are each transported to the Unicron world, where they team up and fight Striker and Reptilion. This story takes place between issues #1 and #2 of the Transformers: Universe comic series. There is a small continuity error in that this story ends with Grimlock, Megatron, and Primal standing over Reptilion, but issue #2 of the comic starts with them standing over Striker.
The Voice Actor Drama was written for OFTCC 2004 by Simon Furman, set after the events in the comics. Rhinox
builds a device to deflect Unicron's attempts to pull victims from other dimensions with his tractor beam. The Autobots deflect two attempts and the victims end up on a frozen planetoid instead of with Unicron. Maximals Rattrap and Silverbolt and the Predacon
Waspinator
are sent to help the victims, but Reptilion, Sunstorm
, Ruination
, and the Mini-Con gestalt Perceptor
are sent to get them for Unicron
. As a side effect of the device Rhinox built, a vortex
opens which sucks in an Autobot shuttle from the past piloted by Bumblebee
, Tracks
, and Cosmos
. Sunstorm attacks the Maximal ship, but they are saved by being transported to the Autobot shuttle. The Autobots and Maximals then go to the planet, where they save the victims from the Decepticons. On the planet are two groups of Autobots. One is from the Robots in Disguise story, with Landfill
(Walmart recolor), Universe Side Burn
and Universe Prowl. The other is from another parallel world with Spy Changer Optimus Prime, Ultra Magnus, Prowl and Ironhide
. They successfully fight off the Decepticons. The Autobot shuttle is sent back to its own time.
comic features Sentinel Maximus, a character who is the fused form of the Transformers characters Primal Prime
and Apelinq, who were merged to be able to defeat Cryotek during an untold story. Universe characters Nemesis Prime, Ramjet and his Mini-Cons also appear in this story.
In the comic story found in issue 8 of the Transformers Collectors Club magazine Robots in Disguise, Optimus Prime
told the story of the last battle he was in, set in the Transformers: Universe storyline. Alongside 10th Anniversary Optimus Primal
they attacked the last of Unicron
's forces when Unicron suddenly disappears, and they barely escape. Among the Autobot forces are Universe Fireflight
, King Atlas, Universe Night Slash Cheetor
, Universe Longhorn, Universe Prowl, Universe Repugnus, Rhinox, Universe Side Burn
, Universe Silverbolt, Generation One Sideswipe, Generation One Sunstreaker
, Tap-Out, Trailbreaker
, Cybertron/Robots in Disguise Ultra Magnus
, and Universe Whirl. Among the Decepticons are Universe Blackarachnia, Nemesis Strika
, Universe Obsidian, Universe Razorclaw, Reptilion, and Universe Skywarp
.
Appeared in a flashback to Generation 1 Era
2004 Botcon voice actor play
Characters fleeing captivity from Unicron
Maximal High Council
Primeval Dawn Storyline
Characters in "The Wreckers" Comics
Transformers
A transformer is a device that transfers electrical energy from one circuit to another by magnetic coupling.Transformer may also refer to:* ASUS Eee Pad Transformer, an Android 3.2 Honeycomb tablet computer manufacturer by Asus...
series by Hasbro. The first comic book was printed in 1986 by Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics
Marvel Worldwide, Inc., commonly referred to as Marvel Comics and formerly Marvel Publishing, Inc. and Marvel Comics Group, is an American company that publishes comic books and related media...
as a character guide, while later series printed by 3H Enterprises contained fiction for the Transformers Universe toy line.
Marvel Comics
Transformers Universe refers to the four-issue limited series published by Marvel ComicsMarvel Comics
Marvel Worldwide, Inc., commonly referred to as Marvel Comics and formerly Marvel Publishing, Inc. and Marvel Comics Group, is an American company that publishes comic books and related media...
in 1986 to showcase profiles of the most popular characters in the Transformers comic and cartoon series as well as The Transformers: The Movie
The Transformers: The Movie
The Transformers: The Movie is a 1986 animated feature film based on the animated series of the same name. It was released in North America on August 8, 1986 and in the UK on December 5, 1986....
. The series was requested by fans who were already familiar with Marvel's 12+ issues of Marvel Universe
Marvel Universe
The Marvel Universe is the shared fictional universe where most comic book titles and other media published by Marvel Entertainment take place, including those featuring Marvel's most familiar characters, such as Spider-Man, the Hulk, the X-Men, and the Avengers.The Marvel Universe is further...
, which profiled the characters in alphabetical order. The four-issue run covered most Transformers used from 1984 to 1986 (only Bandai
Bandai
is a Japanese toy making and video game company, as well as the producer of a large number of plastic model kits. It is the world's third-largest producer of toys . Some ex-Bandai group companies produce anime and tokusatsu programs...
-made figures and those omitted from the American animated series were not shown). A series of Transformers Universe profiles were printed in the closing pages of most Transformers comics from issue #47 to #79. The later profiles covered popular characters in 1987 and 1988. The concept was revived in 2002 when Dreamwave Productions
Dreamwave Productions
Dreamwave Productions was a Canadian art design studio and comic book publisher founded in 1996 and is best known for their multiple Transformers comic book series...
published Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye (and its sister title Transformers: Armada
Transformers: Armada
Transformers: Armada, known in Japan as , is a Transformers animated series, comic series and toy line which ran from 2002–2003. It was originally scheduled for 2001, however was delayed until early-2002...
), this time carrying profiles for all "Generation 1" and "Armada" characters, both popular and obscure.
Fun publications
The BotConBotCon
BotCon, briefly known as "The Official Transformers Collectors' Convention" , is an annual convention for Transformers fans and collectors. BotCon has been held annually since 1994...
comics had a plot line set during and after Beast Machines In a post-Beast Machines
Beast Machines
Beast Machines is an animated television series produced by Mainframe Entertainment and distributed by Universal Pictures. Hasbro has the full distribution rights to the show as of 2011. It was a direct sequel to Beast Wars taking place within the continuity of the original Transformers series...
era, Cybertron
Cybertron
Cybertron is a fictional planet, the homeworld of the Transformers in the various fictional incarnations of the metaseries and toyline by Hasbro. In the Japanese series, the planet is referred to as "Cybertron" pronounced as セイバートロン Seibātoron...
is enjoying a time of peace. However, it is cut short when the evil Unicron
Unicron
Unicron is a fictional character from the Transformers universe and toyline. Created by Floro Dery, he was introduced in the 1986 animated film The Transformers: The Movie as the film's main antagonist. Unicron is a prodigiously large robot whose scale reaches planetary proportions, and he is also...
returns to wreak his revenge and consume the universe. Using his tremendous powers, he reaches into other time periods and dimensions to assemble an army of familiar faces to challenge the forces of good. In response, Primus
Primus (Transformers)
Primus is the "benevolent" godlike entity in the fictional Transformers comic universe who fought against the Chaos-Bringer Unicron. The Lord of the Light, Primus is the being who created the Transformers to help him defeat Unicron.-Primus and Unicron:...
resurrects and reformats Optimus Primal
Optimus Primal
Optimus Primal is a fictional character from the Transformers toyline, and the leader of the Maximal forces and the main protagonist in the Beast Wars television series. He is sometimes called Optimal Optimus...
, and the two work together to gather an army of their own. Each side takes the name of an ancient Transformer faction: Primus' warriors are the Autobots and Unicron's warriors are the Decepticons. As the battle progresses, the Transformers radiate energon, unaware that Unicron is taking this energy to use for himself.
In the comic series, Unicron consumes the sparks of fallen Transformers, not just the energon given off when they die fighting.
Most Universe toys lacked technical specifications on their boxes, but many of the toys displayed technical specifications that appeared on the Transformers' official website or in the short lived Transformers: Universe and Wreckers comic books.
3H Enterprises
The Transformers Universe comic series was released through the Official Transformers Collector's Club. The Collector's Club came to an end when the license and convention was given to the Master Collector.Transformers Universe — Wreckers #1 contains "Departure" and "Primeval Dawn Part 1". The story starts with a flashback to late Generation One, where Daniel Witwicky and Wheelie were killed. This places Daniel's friend Arcee in a sad state. Hot Rod and Springer talk about becoming Maximals. The main story is set in the later episodes of Beast Machines. In "Departure", the Wreckers, Mutants, and Dinobots arrive on Cybertron and are sent on missions by the Oracle. Arcee, Dillo, Mol, Rav, Skywarp, Cyclonus, Rotorbolt, and Devcon join the Wreckers. The Vok return Airazor and Tigatron to Earth as Transmetals, and use the Matrix from Optimus Prime, the Transmetal 2 Driver, and the control suit from the Beast Wars, which was used by Quickstrike to control Optimal Optimus to create Primal Prime. Tarantulas (Fox Kids repaint colors) and Ravage (Transmetal 2 Tripredacus Agent version) are still alive and are making a new army of Predacons.
Transformers Universe - Wreckers #2 contains "Betrayal" and "Primeval Dawn Part 2". The Dinobots are attacked by the Dweller. Mutants are killed by the Quintessons. The Wreckers meet Glyph and Tap-Out. Cyclonus betrays the Wreckers for his true master, Cryotek. The Maximals are joined by Ramulus. The Predacons (Ravage, Razorclaw, Spittor, and Iguanus) attack, while the Tarantulas rip the Matrix out of Primal Prime. In a flashback scene, Rodimus Prime consults Quickmix, Skids, Perceptor, and Rad about his plans to send ships to gather information about threats from space after the defeat of the Unicron.
Transformers Universe - Wreckers #3 contains a story called "Disclosure" and "Primeval Dawn Part 3". The Wreckers rescue a banished Quintesson, who tells the story of the origin of Cybertron. Dinobots Terranotron, T-Wrecks, Triceradon, and Dinotron join Devcon, who is hunting Cryotek. Primal Prime
Primal Prime
Primal Prime is a fictional character from the Transformers universes and a repaint of Beast Wars, Optimal Optimus.-Beast Machines:Forged from the remnants of a control suit used to manipulate Optimal Optimus during the Beast Wars, Primal Prime is a hybrid of Maximal and Autobot spark-replication...
is reanimated by the Vok.
Transformers Universe - Wreckers #4 is an unreleased issue. The main story would have merged with the other Universe comic. The artwork was released on the internet, and contained appearances of the Dinobots, Devcon, Rook, Snarl, Skydive, Longhorn, Che, and the Monsterbots. The story involved the invasion of Cybertron by the Quintessons. This episode would have included "Primeval Dawn Part 4", the last part of that story. Presumably, the story would have contained the death of Airazor, the defeat of Tarantulas, and the Maximals being joined by Fractyl, Packrat, Spittor, and Sonar and returning to Cybertron. The first four pages of this issue were eventually finished and published in issue 16 of the Transformers Collector Club magazine.
Transformers Universe #1 contains a story called "Abduction". On the reformatted technorganic Cybertron
Cybertron
Cybertron is a fictional planet, the homeworld of the Transformers in the various fictional incarnations of the metaseries and toyline by Hasbro. In the Japanese series, the planet is referred to as "Cybertron" pronounced as セイバートロン Seibātoron...
Beast Machines Cheetor
Cheetor
Cheetor is several fictional characters from various Transformers universes.- Beast Wars :Cheetor's original tech spec indicated he was a seasoned and confident warrior always in search of battle with the Predacons, seemingly in contrast to his youthful and impulsive portrayal in the original show...
, Rattrap, Silverbolt, and Blackarachnia are interviewed by the Autobot reporter Universe Rook
Rook (Transformers)
Rook is the name of several fictional characters in the various Transformers universes.-Transformers: Generation 2:-Marvel Comics:Rook was second in command of the second-generation transformers under the command of Jhiaxus...
. They welcome the Autobots Roulette
Roulette (Transformers)
-Transformers: Universe:At an early age, Roulette and her sister Shadow Striker watched as their sister was destroyed at the hands of nomadic invaders. This traumatic event gave Roulette her passion for law enforcement, in the hopes that she could prevent such tragedies from happening to others...
, Shadow Striker
Shadow Striker
Shadow Striker is the name of two fictional characters in the various Transformers universes.-Transformers: Universe:Forced to watch her third sister's death at the hands of nomadic invaders, Shadow Striker learned at a very early age the difference between those who held the power and those who...
as well as Generation 1 Sideswipe, Sunstreaker
Sunstreaker
Sunstreaker is the name of two fictional characters from the various Transformers universes. The first is one of the main Autobot cars from the original Transformers series...
, and Trailbreaker
Trailbreaker
Trailbreaker is the name of several fictional characters from the Transformers toy line and animated television series. Due to trademark issues, newer toys of the character are named Trailcutter.-Transformers: Generation 1:...
back to Cybertron. Beast Machines Buzzsaw, Beast Wars Drill Bit, Quickstrike
QuickStrike
QuickStrike is a collectible card game gaming system developed by Upper Deck Entertainment for use in their games. This system made its initial debut in 2006.-Compatibility:...
, and Rockbuster are also present. The returning Autobots, with Blackarachnia and Silverbolt, are abducted via teleportation beams and taken to Unicron
Unicron
Unicron is a fictional character from the Transformers universe and toyline. Created by Floro Dery, he was introduced in the 1986 animated film The Transformers: The Movie as the film's main antagonist. Unicron is a prodigiously large robot whose scale reaches planetary proportions, and he is also...
. Tap-Out, Armada
Transformers: Armada
Transformers: Armada, known in Japan as , is a Transformers animated series, comic series and toy line which ran from 2002–2003. It was originally scheduled for 2001, however was delayed until early-2002...
Megatron, Brawn
Brawn (Transformers)
Brawn is the name of several fictional characters from the various Transformers universes. All are tough Autobots who turn into offroad vehicles.-Transformers: Generation 1:...
, War Within Grimlock
Grimlock
Grimlock is the name of several fictional characters in the Transformers universes. He is usually portrayed as a tough leader who turns into a mechanical dinosaur...
, and Beast Machines Snarl are also abducted from various timelines. Silverbolt, Blackarachnia, Sideswipe, and Sunstreaker are forcibly reformatted by Unicron into their Universe forms. Taken captive by Universe Razorclaw, Reptilion, Obsidian
Obsidian (Transformers)
Obsidian is the name given to several fictional characters in the various Transformers universes.-Beast Machines:Oddly Obsidian's tech specs have little or nothing to do with the character as seen on the show, instead being described as a simple drone-general attaché.His biography indicates that he...
, Tankor
Tankor
Tankor is the name of several fictional characters from the various Transformers universes.-Transformers: Generation 1:This version of Tankor, initially called Octane, is the Decepticons' fueler, in charge of storing and distributing fuel among Decepticons with vehicle modes. He is characterized as...
and Striker, the Autobots are forced to fight one another. They witness Armada Smokescreen
Smokescreen (Transformers)
Smokescreen is the name of several different fictional characters in the Transformers universes.-Transformers: Generation 1:Smokescreen is one of the second year Autobot Cars in the Transformers series. His toy was remolded from Prowl and Bluestreak, itself originating from an earlier Japanese line...
kill Generation 1 Smokescreen, whose spark is absorbed by Unicron. Sensing the need for a champion, Primus
Primus (Transformers)
Primus is the "benevolent" godlike entity in the fictional Transformers comic universe who fought against the Chaos-Bringer Unicron. The Lord of the Light, Primus is the being who created the Transformers to help him defeat Unicron.-Primus and Unicron:...
and Alpha Trion
Alpha Trion
Alpha Trion is a fictional character in the various Transformers universes. Alpha Trion is one of the Thirteen Primes, thus all his portrayals are considered to be the same individual. He is generally depicted as an ancient mechanoid with a link to Optimus Prime...
bring Optimus Primal
Optimus Primal
Optimus Primal is a fictional character from the Transformers toyline, and the leader of the Maximal forces and the main protagonist in the Beast Wars television series. He is sometimes called Optimal Optimus...
back to life.
Transformers Universe #2 contains the story "Escape". Optimus Primal is able to use his spark telepathy to free Striker from Unicron's influence. Sideswipe and Sunstreaker are forced to fight. Silverbolt and Trailbreaker discover that their holding cells are attuned to the spark energy signature of the occupant. In order to escape their prisons, Trailbreaker and Silverbolt swap sparks for a brief time, and are able to break out of their cells. Optimus Primal help free the slaves from various timelines which are held there and get them to Cybertron. Blackarachnia and Shadow Striker defect to the Decepticons and stay behind. Blackarachnia discovers Tarantulas
Tarantulas (Transformers)
Tarantulas is a Predacon in theBeast Wars series who turns into a tarantula. Due to problems in trade-marking the name, later releases of the character were called Predacon Tarantulus by Hasbro.-Beast Wars:...
is working for Unicron.
Transformers Universe #3 Optimus Primal pleads with Magnaboss
Magnaboss
Magnaboss is the name of two different fictional characters in the various Transformers universes. The first is the US version of the character created by Hasbro, while the second is the Japanese version, created by Takara...
and the Maximal High council (including Bantor, Air Hammer
Air hammer
An air hammer, also known as an air chisel, is a pneumatic hand tool used to carve in stone, and to break or cut metal objects apart. It is designed to accept different tools depending on the required function.-Tools:...
, Corahda, Torca, and Battle Unicorn) to take the threat of Unicron seriously, but they doubt his claims. Optimus Primal is detained, but Snarl frees him. Alpha Trion and Primus need Primal to choose his troops from any Cybertonians past or present, and he chooses Rhinox
Rhinox
Rhinox is the name of three fictional characters from various Transformers universes.-Beast Wars:Rhinox's character in the Beast Wars television series is very different from how the toy was depicted. As one of the first year toys, the toy of Rhinox was created before the television series came...
and Depth Charge
Depth charge
A depth charge is an anti-submarine warfare weapon intended to destroy or cripple a target submarine by the shock of exploding near it. Most use explosives and a fuze set to go off at a preselected depth in the ocean. Depth charges can be dropped by either surface ships, patrol aircraft, or from...
, who are brought back to life. Although Rhinox is happy to have a second chance to redeem himself, Depth Charge is not pleased with being brought back from the dead. Depth Charge rescues Rattrap from an attack by Blackarachnia.
Plans were for the two titles to merge after the fourth issues into one story, but both titles were canceled after the third issue and never merged.
OFTCC Voice Actor Dramas
In the 2003 OFTCC Voice Actor Drama by Simon Furman War Within GrimlockGrimlock
Grimlock is the name of several fictional characters in the Transformers universes. He is usually portrayed as a tough leader who turns into a mechanical dinosaur...
, Armada Megatron, and Universe Optimus Primal
Optimus Primal
Optimus Primal is a fictional character from the Transformers toyline, and the leader of the Maximal forces and the main protagonist in the Beast Wars television series. He is sometimes called Optimal Optimus...
are each transported to the Unicron world, where they team up and fight Striker and Reptilion. This story takes place between issues #1 and #2 of the Transformers: Universe comic series. There is a small continuity error in that this story ends with Grimlock, Megatron, and Primal standing over Reptilion, but issue #2 of the comic starts with them standing over Striker.
The Voice Actor Drama was written for OFTCC 2004 by Simon Furman, set after the events in the comics. Rhinox
Rhinox
Rhinox is the name of three fictional characters from various Transformers universes.-Beast Wars:Rhinox's character in the Beast Wars television series is very different from how the toy was depicted. As one of the first year toys, the toy of Rhinox was created before the television series came...
builds a device to deflect Unicron's attempts to pull victims from other dimensions with his tractor beam. The Autobots deflect two attempts and the victims end up on a frozen planetoid instead of with Unicron. Maximals Rattrap and Silverbolt and the Predacon
Predacon
The Predacons usually refer to the name of several fictional Decepticon-like teams led by Megatron, however Transformers: Armada, Predacon is the name of a single character.-Transformers: Generation 1:...
Waspinator
Waspinator
Waspinator is the name of several fictional characters from the various Transformers universes. He is sometimes called Wasp. The original Waspinator was voiced by Scott McNeil in the Beast Wars animated series.-Beast Wars:...
are sent to help the victims, but Reptilion, Sunstorm
Sunstorm (Transformers)
Sunstorm is the name of several fictional characters from the Transformers universes. Sunstorm is always a Decepticon allied jet who is yellow or orange in color.-Transformers: Generation 1:...
, Ruination
Ruination
Ruination is the name of several fictional characters in the various Transformers universes.-Transformers: Robots in Disguise:Ruination is the combined form of the Decepticon Commandos.-Animated series:...
, and the Mini-Con gestalt Perceptor
Perceptor
Perceptor is the name of several different fictional characters in the Transformers universes.-Transformers: Generation 1:Perceptor transforms into a microscope ....
are sent to get them for Unicron
Unicron
Unicron is a fictional character from the Transformers universe and toyline. Created by Floro Dery, he was introduced in the 1986 animated film The Transformers: The Movie as the film's main antagonist. Unicron is a prodigiously large robot whose scale reaches planetary proportions, and he is also...
. As a side effect of the device Rhinox built, a vortex
Vortex
A vortex is a spinning, often turbulent,flow of fluid. Any spiral motion with closed streamlines is vortex flow. The motion of the fluid swirling rapidly around a center is called a vortex...
opens which sucks in an Autobot shuttle from the past piloted by Bumblebee
Bumblebee (Transformers)
Bumblebee is the name of several fictional characters from the various Transformers universes. In most incarnations, Bumblebee is a small, yellow Autobot with the altmode of a compact car.- Transformers: Generation 1 :...
, Tracks
Tracks (Transformers)
Tracks is a character in the Transformers Universes. The name is now too generic to license in recent times; so the toys creator, Hasbro had to add a "modifier" - a prefix to the name in order to use it on their product, in this case the name became "Autobot Tracks" or "Turbo...
, and Cosmos
Cosmos (Transformers)
Cosmos is the name of several fictional characters in the various Transformers universes. He is sometimes referred to as "Autobot Cosmos" for trademark purposes.Wired Magazine once nominated him as one of the 12 most ridiculous Transformers of all time....
. Sunstorm attacks the Maximal ship, but they are saved by being transported to the Autobot shuttle. The Autobots and Maximals then go to the planet, where they save the victims from the Decepticons. On the planet are two groups of Autobots. One is from the Robots in Disguise story, with Landfill
Landfill (Transformers)
-Transformers: Generation 1:Landfill is the name of an Autobot Double Targetmaster who turns into a dump truck.Landfill was part of the three Double Targetmaster Autobots alongside Scoop and Quickmix, each with their vehicle modes based on a construction vehicle. As his name suggests, Landfill...
(Walmart recolor), Universe Side Burn
Side Burn
Side Burn is the name of several fictional characters in the Transformers series. The first Side Burn was one of the main character in the animated series Transformers: Robots in Disguise, voiced by Wally Wingert. He turns into a Dodge Viper. He was based on the Japanese anime character...
and Universe Prowl. The other is from another parallel world with Spy Changer Optimus Prime, Ultra Magnus, Prowl and Ironhide
Ironhide
Ironhide is the name of several different fictional characters in the Transformers universes. According to the original creator of the Transformers names, Bob Budiansky, Ironhide was named after the television series Ironside.-Transformers: Generation 1:...
. They successfully fight off the Decepticons. The Autobot shuttle is sent back to its own time.
Fun publications
The Transformers: CybertronTransformers: Cybertron
Transformers: Cybertron, known in Japan originally as , is the 2005-2007 Transformers toy line and animated series, another co-production between Hasbro and Takara...
comic features Sentinel Maximus, a character who is the fused form of the Transformers characters Primal Prime
Primal Prime
Primal Prime is a fictional character from the Transformers universes and a repaint of Beast Wars, Optimal Optimus.-Beast Machines:Forged from the remnants of a control suit used to manipulate Optimal Optimus during the Beast Wars, Primal Prime is a hybrid of Maximal and Autobot spark-replication...
and Apelinq, who were merged to be able to defeat Cryotek during an untold story. Universe characters Nemesis Prime, Ramjet and his Mini-Cons also appear in this story.
In the comic story found in issue 8 of the Transformers Collectors Club magazine Robots in Disguise, Optimus Prime
Optimus Prime
Optimus Prime is a fictional character from the Transformers franchise. Prime is the leader of the autobots, a faction of transforming robots from the planet Cybertron. The autobots are constantly waging war against a rival faction of transforming robots called Decepticons...
told the story of the last battle he was in, set in the Transformers: Universe storyline. Alongside 10th Anniversary Optimus Primal
Optimus Primal
Optimus Primal is a fictional character from the Transformers toyline, and the leader of the Maximal forces and the main protagonist in the Beast Wars television series. He is sometimes called Optimal Optimus...
they attacked the last of Unicron
Unicron
Unicron is a fictional character from the Transformers universe and toyline. Created by Floro Dery, he was introduced in the 1986 animated film The Transformers: The Movie as the film's main antagonist. Unicron is a prodigiously large robot whose scale reaches planetary proportions, and he is also...
's forces when Unicron suddenly disappears, and they barely escape. Among the Autobot forces are Universe Fireflight
Fireflight
Fireflight is an American Christian rock band formed in Eustis, Florida in 1999. The band is signed by Flicker Records. They have played in Shoutfest, Revelation Generation, and have been featured on The Scars Remain tour with Disciple, Family Force 5, and Decyfer Down...
, King Atlas, Universe Night Slash Cheetor
Cheetor
Cheetor is several fictional characters from various Transformers universes.- Beast Wars :Cheetor's original tech spec indicated he was a seasoned and confident warrior always in search of battle with the Predacons, seemingly in contrast to his youthful and impulsive portrayal in the original show...
, Universe Longhorn, Universe Prowl, Universe Repugnus, Rhinox, Universe Side Burn
Side Burn
Side Burn is the name of several fictional characters in the Transformers series. The first Side Burn was one of the main character in the animated series Transformers: Robots in Disguise, voiced by Wally Wingert. He turns into a Dodge Viper. He was based on the Japanese anime character...
, Universe Silverbolt, Generation One Sideswipe, Generation One Sunstreaker
Sunstreaker
Sunstreaker is the name of two fictional characters from the various Transformers universes. The first is one of the main Autobot cars from the original Transformers series...
, Tap-Out, Trailbreaker
Trailbreaker
Trailbreaker is the name of several fictional characters from the Transformers toy line and animated television series. Due to trademark issues, newer toys of the character are named Trailcutter.-Transformers: Generation 1:...
, Cybertron/Robots in Disguise Ultra Magnus
Ultra Magnus
Ultra Magnus is the name of several fictional characters from the various Transformers storylines.-Transformers: Generation 1:The greatest Transformer of them all. A commander could want no finer a soldier than Ultra Magnus...
, and Universe Whirl. Among the Decepticons are Universe Blackarachnia, Nemesis Strika
Strika
Strika is the name of several fictional characters from the various Transformers series. The first was one of the main villains in the animated Beast Machines television series, voice by Patricia Drake.-Beast Machines:...
, Universe Obsidian, Universe Razorclaw, Reptilion, and Universe Skywarp
Skywarp
Skywarp is the name of several fictional characters in the Transformers toy line. He is usually depicted as a black or purple Decepticon jet with teleportation powers.-Transformers: Generation 1:...
.
Non-Universe toys which appeared in Universe
Besides the official Transformers: Universe toys, the comic book series had appearances from a great number of characters from other toy lines. This list attempts to account for all the non-Universe characters/toys who made appearances in the two Universe comic series and the Botcon voice plays.Transformers: Generation 1
- Alpha TrionAlpha TrionAlpha Trion is a fictional character in the various Transformers universes. Alpha Trion is one of the Thirteen Primes, thus all his portrayals are considered to be the same individual. He is generally depicted as an ancient mechanoid with a link to Optimus Prime...
- Doublecross
- GrimlockGrimlockGrimlock is the name of several fictional characters in the Transformers universes. He is usually portrayed as a tough leader who turns into a mechanical dinosaur...
- In his War Within form. - GrotusqueGrotusqueGrotusque is a fictional character from the various Transformers universes. He is an Autobot military stratigist who turns into a winged sabertooth tiger.-Transformers: Generation 1:The only thing that frightens Grotusque is looking at his own reflection...
- Hot RodHot rodHot rods are typically American cars with large engines modified for linear speed. The origin of the term "hot rod" is unclear. One explanation is that the term is a contraction of "hot roadster," meaning a roadster that was modified for speed. Another possible origin includes modifications to or...
- Now known as Rodimus in "The Wreckers" - KupKupKup is the name of several fictional characters in the Transformers universe. All are older Autobots who are members of the Elite Guard. Wired Magazine once nominated him as one 12 most ridiculous Transformers of all time...
- PerceptorPerceptorPerceptor is the name of several different fictional characters in the Transformers universes.-Transformers: Generation 1:Perceptor transforms into a microscope ....
- QuickmixQuickmix (Transformers)Quickmix is the name of several fictional characters in the Transformers universes.-Transformers: Generation 1:Quickmix is an impatient, short-tempered inventor who is always in a hurry. He is constantly devising new formulas and developing new ways to defeat the Decepticons...
- RadRad (Transformers)-Transformers: Generation 1:Rad is an Autobot Action Master. He has a Targetmaster partner named Lionizer.With more moves than an all-pro halfback, this clever, cool-headed daredevil is equally adept at combating Decepticons or calculating the coefficient of friction for a rocket booster...
- RepugnusRepugnusRepugnus is the name of three fictional characters from the Transformers series. The original Repugnus is an Autobot counter-intelligence expert who turns into a monster bug.-Transformers: Generation 1:...
- Although there was a Universe version of Repugnus, the Repugnus who appeared in Wreckers #4 was in his Generation 1 form - Rodimus Prime - Appeared in a flashback of Rodimus as Rodimus Prime
- Sideswipe - Appeared in Generation 1 form before being reformatted into Universe form, then was returned to Generation 1 form
- SkidsSkids (Transformers)Skids is the name used for four characters in the Transformers Universes. Due to trademark reasons, the name was modified to "Skid-Z" for it to be used on new characters and an "Autobot" prefix was added when the original Skids toy was reissued and when he became an Alternator.-Transformers:...
- SmokescreenSmokescreen (Transformers)Smokescreen is the name of several different fictional characters in the Transformers universes.-Transformers: Generation 1:Smokescreen is one of the second year Autobot Cars in the Transformers series. His toy was remolded from Prowl and Bluestreak, itself originating from an earlier Japanese line...
- SunstreakerSunstreakerSunstreaker is the name of two fictional characters from the various Transformers universes. The first is one of the main Autobot cars from the original Transformers series...
- Appeared in Generation 1 form before being reformatted into Universe form, then was returned to Generation 1 form
Appeared in a flashback to Generation 1 Era
- ArceeArceeArcee is the name of a fictional character in the Transformers franchise. She is a female Autobot, usually pink in color. Being the most famous of the Female Transformers, she has two primary forms...
- Hot Spot
- Sky Garry
- SpringerSpringer (Transformers)Springer is the name of several fictional characters from the various Transformers universes. For trademark reasons, many toys of the character are named Autobot Springer.-Transformers: Generation 1:...
- Sureshot (Transformers)Sureshot (Transformers)Sureshot is the name to two different fictional characters in the various Transformers universes.-Transformers: Generation 1:Sureshot was part of the Autobot Targetmaster team. He transforms into a racing car and his Nebulan Targetmaster partner is called Spoilsport...
2004 Botcon voice actor play
- BumblebeeBumblebee (Transformers)Bumblebee is the name of several fictional characters from the various Transformers universes. In most incarnations, Bumblebee is a small, yellow Autobot with the altmode of a compact car.- Transformers: Generation 1 :...
- CosmosCosmos (Transformers)Cosmos is the name of several fictional characters in the various Transformers universes. He is sometimes referred to as "Autobot Cosmos" for trademark purposes.Wired Magazine once nominated him as one of the 12 most ridiculous Transformers of all time....
- TracksTracks (Transformers)Tracks is a character in the Transformers Universes. The name is now too generic to license in recent times; so the toys creator, Hasbro had to add a "modifier" - a prefix to the name in order to use it on their product, in this case the name became "Autobot Tracks" or "Turbo...
Characters fleeing captivity from Unicron
- Big DaddyBig Daddy (Transformers)Big Daddy is the name of several fictional characters in the various Transformers universes. The first Big Daddy was a Micromaster, while the later two are homages to the original character, both of which use the same toy, even though they are different characters.-Transformers: Generation 1:Big...
- Micromaster appeared among the characters fleeing captivity from Unicron - BrawnBrawn (Transformers)Brawn is the name of several fictional characters from the various Transformers universes. All are tough Autobots who turn into offroad vehicles.-Transformers: Generation 1:...
- Ransack
- Squeezeplay
- TrailbreakerTrailbreakerTrailbreaker is the name of several fictional characters from the Transformers toy line and animated television series. Due to trademark issues, newer toys of the character are named Trailcutter.-Transformers: Generation 1:...
- WheelieWheelie (Transformers)Wheelie is the name of two different fictional characters in the Transformers series.-Generation 1:The first Wheelie is a young Autobot who turns into a car. He has a distinctive style of speech, in which he rhymes his sentences while speaking in a high pitched voice, making him sound like a child....
- Appeared in a flashback to Generation 1 Era and among the characters fleeing captivity from Unicron
Transformers: Armada
- Megatron
- Red AlertRed Alert (Transformers)Red Alert is the name of several characters in the various fictional Transformers universes.- Transformers Generation 1:Red Alert is the Autobot security director. He has enhanced senses and is usually depicted as a friend of the Autobot Inferno.- Marvel Comics :Red Alert did not appear in the U.S...
- SmokescreenSmokescreen (Transformers)Smokescreen is the name of several different fictional characters in the Transformers universes.-Transformers: Generation 1:Smokescreen is one of the second year Autobot Cars in the Transformers series. His toy was remolded from Prowl and Bluestreak, itself originating from an earlier Japanese line...
- A recolor of Armada Smokescreen was released in the toy line, but in the Universe comics Armada Smokescreen appeared in his original colors - Star SaberStar SaberStar Saber is the name of several fictional characters and also a legendary weapon in the Transformers toyline. He is the protagonist in the Japanese exclusive series Transformers: Victory.-Transformers: Generation 1:...
- Appeared in the 2003 Botcon voice actor play being wielded by Megatron - UnicronUnicronUnicron is a fictional character from the Transformers universe and toyline. Created by Floro Dery, he was introduced in the 1986 animated film The Transformers: The Movie as the film's main antagonist. Unicron is a prodigiously large robot whose scale reaches planetary proportions, and he is also...
Beast Wars
- Fractyl
- Packrat - Blue Transmetal Rattrap toy appeared as Transmetal Packrat
- RhinoxRhinoxRhinox is the name of three fictional characters from various Transformers universes.-Beast Wars:Rhinox's character in the Beast Wars television series is very different from how the toy was depicted. As one of the first year toys, the toy of Rhinox was created before the television series came...
- Rockbuster - Appeared among the crowd on Cybertron in Transformers: Universe #1
- SonarSonarSonar is a technique that uses sound propagation to navigate, communicate with or detect other vessels...
- TerrorsaurTerrorsaurTerrorsaur is the name of several fictional characters from the world of Transformers universes.Terror-Saur is an amalgamate of terror and saur .-Beast Wars:...
- Appeared among the characters fleeing the captivity of Unicron
Maximal High Council
- Airhammer
- Bantor
- MagnabossMagnabossMagnaboss is the name of two different fictional characters in the various Transformers universes. The first is the US version of the character created by Hasbro, while the second is the Japanese version, created by Takara...
- Torca
Primeval Dawn Storyline
- Airazor (Transmetal)
- IguanusIguanusIguanus is the name of several fictional characters from the various Transformers series.-Transformers: Generation 1:Iguanus is a loathsome Decepticon who is in love with his Pretender shell so much he rarely takes it off.-Reception:...
(Transmetal 2) - Ramulus
- Razorclaw
- SpittorSpittorSpittor is the name of several fictional characters from the various Transformers universes.-Beast Wars:Spittor is a Predacon who turns into a poisonous frog.-Dreamwave Productions:...
(Transmetal 2) - TarantulasTarantulas (Transformers)Tarantulas is a Predacon in theBeast Wars series who turns into a tarantula. Due to problems in trade-marking the name, later releases of the character were called Predacon Tarantulus by Hasbro.-Beast Wars:...
(Transmetal - Fox Kids Repaint) - Tripredacus Agent (Transmetal 2)
Beast Machines
- Airraptor - Appeared as a member of the Dinobots
- Ape-Linq
- Battle Unicorn - Appeared as a member of the Maximal High Council
- Blackarachnia - Appeared in Beast Machines form before being reformatted into Universe form
- Buzzsaw - Appeared among the crowd on Cybertron
- CheetorCheetorCheetor is several fictional characters from various Transformers universes.- Beast Wars :Cheetor's original tech spec indicated he was a seasoned and confident warrior always in search of battle with the Predacons, seemingly in contrast to his youthful and impulsive portrayal in the original show...
- Appeared in Beast Machines form throughout the Universe comic - Chro - Name given to blue version of Deployer Rav
- QuickstrikeQuickStrikeQuickStrike is a collectible card game gaming system developed by Upper Deck Entertainment for use in their games. This system made its initial debut in 2006.-Compatibility:...
- Appeared among the crowd on Cybertron - Rattrap - Appeared in Beast Machines form throughout the Universe comic
- Silverbolt - Appeared in Beast Machines form before being reformatted into Universe form
- Thrust - Appeared among the captives of Unicron
Characters in "The Wreckers" Comics
- Blastcharge - Although a repaint of Blastcharge was released in the Universe line, the Blastcharge who appeared in the Wreckers comic #1 was in his original colors
- Cat-Scan
- Dillo
- MagmatronMagmatronMagmatron is a Transformers character who first appeared in the Japanese Beast Wars Neo series, was later released in the American Beast Machines Dinobots toy line, and most recently in official Beast Wars comic continuity.-Beast Wars Neo:...
- Mol
- NightscreamNightscreamNightscream is the name of several fictional characters from the various Transformers universes.-Beast Machines:Nightscream is a young Maximal and a member of the cast of Beast Machines. He turns into a bat....
- Optimus PrimalOptimus PrimalOptimus Primal is a fictional character from the Transformers toyline, and the leader of the Maximal forces and the main protagonist in the Beast Wars television series. He is sometimes called Optimal Optimus...
- Appeared in Wreckers comics and in flashback to his death - Primal PrimePrimal PrimePrimal Prime is a fictional character from the Transformers universes and a repaint of Beast Wars, Optimal Optimus.-Beast Machines:Forged from the remnants of a control suit used to manipulate Optimal Optimus during the Beast Wars, Primal Prime is a hybrid of Maximal and Autobot spark-replication...
- Rav
- ScavengerScavenger (Transformers)Scavenger is the name of several fictional characters in the Transformers universes. Scavenger is usually depicted as a villain who turns into a construction vehicle.-Transformers: Generation 1:...
- Spy StreakSpy StreakSpy Streak is the name of a Vehicon, a Transformers character who appeared in the Beast Machines toyline .-Beast Machines:Spy Streak's bio presented him as single-minded in the pursuit of the Maximals...
- T-Wrecks
Transformers: Robots in Disguise
- Cryotek
- DreadwingDreadwingDreadwing is the name of several fictional characters from the various Transformers universes.-Transformers: Generation 1:“Dreadwing” is the name of the combined form of the two Decepticon Powermasters, Dreadwind and Darkwing, released separately in 1988.The two Decepticons had very distinct...
- Appeared in a Collectors Club bio page as a Universe character - JhiaxusJhiaxusJhiaxus is a fictional character in the Transformers universes. He is an evil Decepticon jet.-Transformers: Generation 2:Unlike most of the notable characters in the Transformers comics, Jhiaxus is not based on a toy...
- Appeared in a Collectors Club bio page as the Generation 1 character - Megabolt - Appeared in a Collectors Club bio page as a Universe character
- LandfillLandfill (Transformers)-Transformers: Generation 1:Landfill is the name of an Autobot Double Targetmaster who turns into a dump truck.Landfill was part of the three Double Targetmaster Autobots alongside Scoop and Quickmix, each with their vehicle modes based on a construction vehicle. As his name suggests, Landfill...
- Walmart Exclusive yellow recolor, appeared in the 2004 voice actor play - SmokejumperDreadwingDreadwing is the name of several fictional characters from the various Transformers universes.-Transformers: Generation 1:“Dreadwing” is the name of the combined form of the two Decepticon Powermasters, Dreadwind and Darkwing, released separately in 1988.The two Decepticons had very distinct...
- Appeared in a Collectors Club bio page as a Universe character