Jetstorm
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Jetstorm is the name of five characters in the fictional Transformers Universes.
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[edit] Transformers: Generation 2 (1993)
| Transformers character | |
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| Jetstorm | |
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| Allegiance | Decepticon |
| Sub-Group | Aquaspeeder |
| Function | Co-Ordinator |
| Motto | "The best thing in life is sweet revenge." |
| Alternate mode | Off-Road vehicle |
| Series | Generation 2 |
The name Jetstorm was first used in the Transformers toyline on two different toys released on two different continents, however both characters were Aquaspeeders - toys that could shoot water from their weapon and had parts which changed color when they came in contact with water, a gimmick never again seen in the toyline since.
[edit] Decepticon
The first Transformers toy with the name Jetstorm was a 4WD vehicle and was released in America. This toy was of the Deluxe size but as was typical of many newly created Transformers toys at the time, it was incredibly simple - as a robot, Jetstorm could only move his arms at his elbows and his legs were completely immobile. This character has not appeared in any fiction so far. The toy was repainted in Europe as an Autobot called Aquafend.
His character profile indicates he is a bully and despised because of his insistence on getting his own way all the time. However, his expertise at coordinating his unit has kept him alive - for now.
[edit] Autobot
Also available in 1993, but only in Europe, was another, different Jetstorm toy also of the Deluxe size. This character was an Autobot who transformed into a rally car which was repainted from an American Autobot named Gobots. Although still considered simple compared to many Transfomers of the same size, Jetstorm is at least able to bend his legs at his knees as well as at his elbows unlike the Decepticon Jetstorm, however this is most likely only because his transformation requires it. This character did not make it into the Generation 2 comic book series either.
His bio indicated that he was a strategy expert and higly intelligent, however he was described as impetuous and brash. He is briliant at devising new defense methods against the Decepticons. His motto is "Give me more action! It's no fun unless I can see the whites of their eyes."
[edit] Beast Wars (1997)
| Transformers character | |
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| Jetstorm | |
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| Allegiance | Predacon (Destron) |
| Subgroup | Deluxe Beasts |
| Function | Sky Patrol |
| Motto | None |
| Alternate mode | Dragonfly |
| Series | Beast Wars |
This character did not appear in the Beast Wars TV series. Scourge finally made his first official appearance in the 2006 IDW Beast Wars comic, where it was revealed he was a Maximal protoform from the Axalon who was infected with a Predacon shell program by Magmatron.
Jetstorm was not released in Japan under his American identity but the toy was recolored and released as a Cybertron (Maximal) Insectron called Tonbot. His profile indicates that he uses his appearance to distract his enemies until it is far too late. He can also produce a toxic venom he can spit over distances of 500 feet or more.
[edit] Beast Machines (2000)
| Transformers character | |
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| Jetstorm | |
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| Allegiance | Vehicon |
| Sub-Group | Ultra Vehicles |
| Function | Aerodrone General |
| Motto | "I am not bound by the law of the land." |
| Alternate mode | Cybertonian Jet |
| Series | Beast Machines |
| Voice actor | Brian Drummond |
Likely the most well-known character to bear the name Jetstorm was the Beast Machines Vehicon who carried the spark of the Maximal, Silverbolt. An arrogant and rather talkative fighter, Jetstorm usually joked about and mocked the Maximals but also hid a harsh and purely evil personality. He is alternative mode was a blue attack jet. He was eventually purged of Megatron's evil influence by his former love Blackarachnia after great difficulty and persistence.
Jetstorm was probably the most enthusiastic of the Vehicon generals. He loved his job of tormenting the Maximals, and was always sadistically sarcastic in battle. He was completely loyal to Megatron, despite his huge ego, and did not tolerate treachery from the other generals in the least bit. He commanded the Aero-drones, who he became annoyed with time to time for their incompetence.
When Blackarachnia first learned that Jetstorm was Silverbolt, she tried to do everything in her power to convince him of who he really was. Unlike Thrust, who Blackarachnia initially thought was Silverbolt, Jetstorm never had a soft spot for the female spider, and thus was constantly annoyed by her efforts. Despite past rivalries, he and his fellow Vehicon general, Thrust, formed somewhat of a friendship, though the idea of befriending anybody seemed absurd at first. However, he despised the other Vehicon general, Tankor, thinking him to be a stupid lug who always got in the way.
In the end, Blackarachnia forced Jetstorm to transform back into Silverbolt by using organic goo and a spark device.
Jetstorm's command code was "Jetstorm Afterburn!!!"
There were three toys of Jetstorm, a Deluxe, a larger Ultra version and a tiny Happy Meal kids toy. The appearance of the two larger toys does not resemble the TV show character accurately, but the Happy Meal version is pretty accurate.
According to Bob Skir's web site the producers were originally going to call the character Skybolt, but had to change the name for trademark reasons. According to the DVD commentary for Beast machines they changed the name from Skybolt to Jetstorm because the name Skybolt was so close to Silverbolt they feared people would guess they were the same person.
A little bit of trivia about Jetstorm is that although he never touches the ground in Beast Machines, more than one toy of him has fully articulated legs and feet.
[edit] Transformers: Robots in Disguise
Although there was no character name Jetstorm in this series, the mold originally used for Beast Machines Deluxe Jetstorm was recolored into the Autobot Stormjet and the Decepticon Jhiaxus.
He is also mentioned in the Graveyard Shift song "Jetstorm", which was inspired by the character.
[edit] Transformers: Armada (2002)
| Transformers character | |
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| Jetstorm (Mach) | |
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| Allegiance | Mini-Con |
| Sub-Group | Mini-Con (Micron) / Air Defense Team / Air Assault Team |
| Function | Air Defense |
| Motto | "Affirmitive!" |
| Alternate mode | jet |
| Series | Armada |
A member of the Air Defense Team, the Mini-Con Jetstorm (Mach in Japan) combines with his team-mates Runway and Sonar to form the legendary sword, the Star Saber. When they are apart, they are formidable air defense machines used for high-altitude and high-speed missions.
Jetstorm is an easygoing and thoughtful Mini-Com, disguising a deep-rooted hatred of all Decepticons for his imprisonment prior to coming to Earth. He is scared of becoming part of the Dark Saber because of this. His anger often leads him into combat against the far larger Decepticons.
Dreamwave Summer Special - Now in command of the Decepticons, Megatron sends Snowcat, Slugslinger and Sharkticon each on missions to steal copies of the plans for Omega Supreme from the Autobot's Ocean City. Snowcat failed when he was confronted by Omega Supreme himself. Sharkticon failed to get in because he tried to sneak in a waste disposal unit and was flushed out. Sharkticon was overpowered by underwater defendes and then tossed out by Kicker and the Mini-Cons Jetstorm, Runway and Sonar. Each of the three made up stories to Megatron as to why they failed. After consideration Megatron decided that Slugslinger's story was the more impressive lie and appoints him as his lieutenant.
[edit] Transformers: Universe
Although no toy named Jetstorm was produced for the Transformers: Universe line, there was one very minor cameo. In the 2003 Botcon voice actor play, Armada Megatron appeared who was wielding the Dark Saber, of which Armada Jetstorm was a member.
Jetstorm molds were used in the Universe line as different characters. The Botcon Exclusive Cyclonus, who appeared in the Transformers: Universe - Wreckers comic series was a repaint of Beast Machines Ultra Jetstorm. Transformers: Universe Skywarp was a repaint of Beast Machines Deluxe Jetstorm.
[edit] Transformers: Cybertron
There is a Decepticon repaint of the Dark Saber of which Armada Jetstorm is recolored in yellow and black. Jetstorm and the other Air Assault Team members can combine into the Dark Saber.
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