The Transformers (animated series) characters
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This is a list of characters appearing in the original American Transformers cartoon, first aired between 1984 and 1987.
[edit] Autobots
The Autobots (also known as Cybertrons in Japan) are the heroes in the Transformers toyline and related spin-off comics and cartoons. Their main leader is Optimus Prime, but other "Primes" have also commanded the Autobots such as Rodimus Prime. They are constantly at war with the Decepticons. In the U.S. cartoon line, the Autobots were the descendants of a line of robots created as consumer goods by the Quintessons; the Decepticons, are descended instead from robots designed as military hardware. Other terms for the Autobots are Autorobots (in Italy), Autoboterna (in Sweden), Kibery (in Ukraine), and Robotrikim (in Israel). |
Name | Picture | Alternate mode | First appearance | Last appearance | Voiced by |
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Optimus Prime | Freightliner COE Dual-Axle Semi Truck with Trailer | More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1) | The Rebirth (Part 3) | Peter Cullen | |
Once a young robot known as Orion Pax, he was bestowed with the Autobot Matrix of Leadership, making him into the formidable Optimus Prime. As leader of the Autobots, he has dedicated himself to a life of stopping the Decepticons wherever they attack. He is accompanied by a trailer in vehicle mode, which can become a weapon platform. Also accompanied by Roller, a small unspeaking Autobot which is sent on reconnaissance missions. Killed by Megatron in Transformers: The Movie, later resurrected by the Quintessons. | |||||
Wheeljack | Lancia Stratos Turbo | More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1) | Was killed in Transformers: The Movie. | Chris Latta | |
The Autobots' resident inventor and gadgeteer. He often produces devices when needed. | |||||
Bumblebee | Volkswagen Beetle | More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1) | Was rebuilt into Goldbug in The Return of Optimus Prime (Part 2). | Dan Gilvezan | |
Often referred to as the "smallest Autobot", Bumblebee often volunteers for missions where his small size is an asset. | |||||
Cliffjumper | Porsche 924 | More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1) | Transformers: The Movie - Voice actor Casey Kasem quit in protest of portrayal of Carbombya. | Casey Kasem | |
Impulsive. Optimus Prime frequently reminds him to exercise caution. | |||||
Prowl | Nissan 280ZX Police Car | More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1) | Killed by Scavenger in Transformers: The Movie. | Michael Bell | |
A logical and competent tactician who operated as Optimus Prime's right-hand man in many early episodes. | |||||
Jazz | Porsche 935 Turbo | More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1) | Call Of The Primitives | Scatman Crothers | |
A connoisseur of music, Jazz has the ability to disorient opponents with loud sound. Jazz is also named as Optimus Prime's right-hand man in the Tech Spec that describes his personality on his box. | |||||
Sideswipe | Lamborghini Countach LP500S | Appears in More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1). First speaks in More Than Meets the Eye (Part 2). | Masquerade | Michael Bell | |
Very brave, but also reckless and tends to use dirty tricks to achieve victory. Carries a rocket pack that allows him to fly for short periods. "Brother" of Sunstreaker. | |||||
Ratchet | Nissan Onebox Vanette Ambulance | More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1) | Killed by Megatron and Starscream in Transformers: The Movie. | Don Messick | |
The Autobots' resident doctor and mechanic. | |||||
Ironhide | Nissan Onebox Vanette | More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1) | Killed by Megatron in Transformers: The Movie. | Peter Cullen | |
Tough, but impulsive. Frequently calls for battle against Decepticons, and sometimes engages in battle in spite of Optimus Prime's orders. | |||||
Hound | Mitsubishi J59 Military Jeep | More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1) | Transformers: The Movie | Ken Sansom | |
The Autobots' resident detective. Can create realistic looking holograms to keep opponents off guard. | |||||
Mirage | F-1 Ligier JS-11 Formula-1 racer | More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1) | Masquerade | Frank Welker | |
More interested in enjoying life than in fighting, Mirage expresses the desire to return home to Cybertron more frequently than other Autobots. Can become invisible, to spy on the Decepticons, and frequently, to ambush them. | |||||
Trailbreaker | Toyota 4WD Hilux | Appears in More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1). First speaks in More Than Meets the Eye (Part 2). | Masquerade | Frank Welker | |
Has the power to create impenetrable forcefields. | |||||
Sunstreaker | Super-Tuned Lamborghini Countach LP500S | Appears in More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1). First speaks in More Than Meets the Eye (Part 2). | Transformers: The Movie | Corey Burton | |
Obsessed with personal appearance. Often retorts with lines like "Hey, that's a new paint job!" "Brother" of Sideswipe. | |||||
Bluestreak | Nissan 280ZX | Appears in More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1). First speaks in More Than Meets the Eye (Part 3). | Transformers: The Movie | Casey Kasem | |
A very skilled shooter who packs some serious firepower. However, he hates war (and isn't especially courageous), and tends to chatter incessantly. | |||||
Windcharger | Pontiac Firebird | Appears in More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1). First speaks in SOS Dinobots. | Was killed in Transformers: The Movie, last seen in Call of the Primitives (This is considered an animation error). | John Stephenson | |
Carries powerful magnets in his arms that he can use to manipulate large objects. Somewhat impatient. | |||||
Brawn | Land Rover | Appears in More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1). First speaks in More Than Meets the Eye (Part 2). | Killed by Megatron and Starscream in Transformers: The Movie. | Corey Burton | |
Despite his small stature, Brawn is often described as one of the toughest Autobots. | |||||
Huffer | A Mini Diesel Truck | Appears in More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1). First speaks in More Than Meets the Eye (Part 2). | Transformers: The Movie. Was mentioned as dead by Daniel Witwicky in Dark Awakening. | John Stephenson | |
Is often the first to express a lack of confidence in battle. | |||||
Gears | 4WD Off-Road Pickup Truck | Appears in More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1). First speaks in More Than Meets the Eye (Part 2). | B.O.T | Don Messick | |
Characters periodically refer to Gears as being unpleasant. Uses infrared beam to see things at night. | |||||
Skyfire | VF-1 Valkyrie | Fire In the Sky | Gregg Berger | ||
Skyfire was originally a good friend to Starscream. As described by Starscream in Fire In the Sky the two first travelled to Earth long before the great Cybertonian wars; before there was a distinction between Autobot and Decepticon. When they were caught in a storm, Skyfire crashed and was presumed destroyed when Starscream could not find him. After being found by Starscream in 1984 at the North Pole, Skyfire briefly joined the Decepticons before ultimately concluding that his heart was that of an Autobot. Skyfire continued to be a valuable asset to the Autobot cause over the course of the series. | |||||
Slag | Triceratops | SOS Dinobots | Call of The Primitives | Neil Ross | |
Hostile, likes to fight. Leads the Dinobots once when Grimlock is incapacitated. | |||||
Grimlock | Tyrannosaurus Rex | SOS Dinobots | Call of the Primitives | Gregg Berger | |
Very powerful leader of the Dinobots. Not overly bright, he tended to be used as comic relief after the Movie. | |||||
Sludge | Brontosaurus | SOS Dinobots | Call of The Primitives | Frank Welker | |
Least intelligent of the Dinobots, follows whoever appears strongest. | |||||
Snarl | Stegosaurus | War of the Dinobots | Call of The Primitives | Hal Rayle | |
Rarely speaks, but lines convey confidence in the Dinobots and their abilities. | |||||
Swoop | Pteranodon | War of the Dinobots | Call of The Primitives | Michael Bell | |
Most intelligent and cooperative Dinobot. | |||||
Warpath | Tank | First appeared in A Prime Problem. First spoke in Dinobot Island (Part 2). | Ghost in the Machine | Alan Oppenheimer | |
Optimistic, punctuates his speech with sound effects (e.g., Wham! Bang!). | |||||
Powerglide | A-10 Warthog | A Prime Problem | Ghost in the Machine | Michael Chain | |
Cocky hot-dogging flier. According to Bumblebee, "can't save a guy without doin' a commercial." | |||||
Beachcomber | Dune Buggy | The Insecticon Syndrome | The Five Faces of Darkness (Part 5) | Alan Oppenheimer | |
Laid-back personality, loves peace and nature. | |||||
Inferno | Mitsubishi Fuso Fire Truck | The Insecticon Syndrome | Masquerade | Walker Edmiston | |
Eager to come to the rescue, sometimes overdoes it. | |||||
Tracks | Chevrolet Corvette Stingray | Appears in Dinobot Island (Part 1). First speaks in Dinobot Island (Part 2). | Masquerade | Michael McConnohie | |
Self-conscious urban sophisticate who finds human city life exhilarating. | |||||
Grapple | Mitsubishi Fuso Crane Truck | Appears in Dinobot Island (Part 1). First speaks in The Master Builder. | Transformers: The Movie. | Peter Renaday | |
Worrier and perfectionist who longs for his former life a peaceful architect. | |||||
Blaster | Cassette Player | Dinobot Island (Part 1) | The Return of Optimus Prime (Part 2) | Buster Jones | |
Talks like a radio DJ. His musical tastes are not shared by most of his fellow Autobots. | |||||
Red Alert | Lamborghini Countach LP500S | Dinobot Island (Part 1) | The Revenge of Bruticus | Michael Chain | |
Brave and professional but pessimistic. On one occasion suffered from delusional paranoia. | |||||
Smokescreen | Datsun 280ZX | Appears in Dinobot Island (Part 1). First speaks in The Master Builder. | Cosmic Rust | Jack Angel | |
Intelligent and likeable but sometimes overconfident. | |||||
Hoist | Toyota 4WD Hilux Tow Truck | Appears in Dinobot Island (Part 1). First speaks in The Master Builder. | Masquerade | Michael Chain | |
The team's encourager. Truck bed contains a wide variety of construction implements. | |||||
Perceptor | Microscope | Dinobot Island (Part 2) | The Face of Nijika | Paul Eiding | |
Team scientist who prefers studying to fighting. Usually seen at headquarters or on investigative missions. | |||||
Seaspray | Hovercraft | Dinobot Island (Part 2) | Thief In The Night | Alan Oppenheimer | |
Intellectual dreamer who believes he is more than a collection of mechanical parts. | |||||
Alana | (pic needed) | Gondola | Sea Change | Sea Change(only appearance) | Linda Gary |
Leader of a race of aliens called the Tlalakans who rebel aganist Deceptitran. Has an ability to see into the heart of matter. Befriends with Seaspray in the episode Sea Change. | |||||
Cosmos | Flying Saucer | Megatron's Master Plan (Part 2). | Grimlock's New Brain | Michael McConnohie | |
Disaster-prone worrier, often needs to be rescued. | |||||
Omega Supreme | Base with Tank and Rocket ship | Blaster Blues | The Big Broadcast of 2006 | Jack Angel | |
Emotionless, speaks in two-word sentences (except in his feature episode). Holds a long-standing grudge against the Constructicons. | |||||
Skids | Honda City Turbo Mini-Van | Quest for Survival | Triple Takeover | Michael Chain, Dan Gilvezan | |
Personality not developed in the cartoon. Has only two brief appearances with one line apiece. | |||||
Defcon | Small Spaceship | The Gambler | The Gambler (only appearance) | John Stephenson | |
Bounty hunter. Some sources spell the name Devcon. | |||||
Alpha Trion | None | The Search for Alpha Trion | Sacrifices himself in The Key to Vector Sigma (Part 2). Last Seen in The Rebirth (Part 2) as part of Vector Sigma | John Stephenson, Corey Burton (War Dawn version), Tony Pope (A3) | |
The oldest Autobot. One of the original creations of the Cybertronian super-computer Vector Sigma. Was once known as A3 in his earliest days. Was the guardian of the Autobot Matrix of Leadership when it had no bearer and was the one who created Optimus Prime. | |||||
Elita One | (pic needed) | Cybertronian Vehicle | The Search for Alpha Trion | The Search for Alpha Trion | Marlene Aragon |
Built by Alpha Trion from Ariel. Leader of the female Autobots. Has a special power to freeze time, but drains alot of her lifeforce. Used her power to save Optimus Prime from almost certain death. | |||||
Chromia | (pic needed) | Cybertronian Vehicle | The Search for Alpha Trion | The Search for Alpha Trion | Linda Gary |
Second in command of the female Autobots. Used to work with Ironhide back on Cybertron. | |||||
Firestar | (pic needed) | Cybertronian Vehicle | The Search for Alpha Trion | The Search for Alpha Trion | Morgan Lofting |
Female Autobots. Used to work with Inferno back on Cybertron. | |||||
Moonracer | (pic needed) | Cybertronian Vehicle | The Search for Alpha Trion | The Search for Alpha Trion | Morgan Lofting |
Female Autobot. Used to work with Powerglide back on Cybertron. | |||||
Silverbolt | Concorde | The Key to Vector Sigma (Part 2) | The Rebirth (Part 3), Was killed by Sixshot and rebuilt into engines to move Cybertron | Charles Adler | |
Leader of the Aerialbots. Silverbolt has acrophobia, but his sense of duty puts his fear in check. | |||||
Air Raid | F-15 Eagle | The Key to Vector Sigma (Part 2) | The Rebirth (part 3), Was killed by Sixshot and rebuilt into engines to move Cybertron | Rob Paulsen | |
Adventurous; most lines are expressions of enthusiasm and confidence. | |||||
Slingshot | Harrier Jump Jet | The Key to Vector Sigma (Part 2) | The Rebirth (part 2), Was killed by Sixshot and rebuilt into engines to move Cybertron | Rob Paulsen | |
Brash and proud. Led a desertion based on his contempt for Autobots and humans, but later realized the necessity of fighting the Decepticons. | |||||
Skydive | F-16 | The Key to Vector Sigma (Part 2) | The Rebirth (part 3), Was killed by Sixshot and rebuilt into engines to move Cybertron | Laurie Faso | |
Gentle. Usually makes observations or gives reports. | |||||
Fireflight | F-4 Phantom | The Key to Vector Sigma (Part 2) | The Rebirth (part 3), Was Killed by Sixshot and rebuilt into engines to move Cybertron | Jeff MacKay | |
Inquisitive. Like the other Aerialbots, prefers Cybertron to Earth. | |||||
Superion | The 5 Aerialbots | The Key to Vector Sigma (Part 2) | The Return of Optimus Prime (Part 1) | Frank Welker, Ed Gilbert | |
The Aerialbots were built from scrapped Autobot transports on Cybertron and given personalities by Vector Sigma. Together they form Superion, the most frequently appearing Autobot giant, who makes significant discoveries in several episodes. | |||||
Streetwise | Nissan 300ZX Police Car | The Revenge of Bruticus | The Rebirth (Part 3) | Peter Cullen | |
Calm and casual. Only Autobot to refer to Starscream as "Screamer." | |||||
Groove | Motorcycle | The Revenge of Bruticus | The Rebirth (Part 3) | Frank Welker | |
Rarely featured; voice and personality vary across appearances. | |||||
First Aid | Ambulance | First appeared in The Revenge of Bruticus. First spoke in Surprise Party (Transformers). | The Rebirth (Part 3) | Michael Bell | |
Pacifist (but uses a blaster in his last appearance). Designed and built Metroplex. | |||||
Hot Spot | Mitsubishi Fuso Fire Truck | First appeared in The Revenge of Bruticus. First spoke in B.O.T.. | The Rebirth (Part 3) | Dan Gilvezan | |
Leader of the Protectobots. | |||||
Blades | Helicopter | The Revenge of Bruticus | The Rebirth (Part 3) | Frank Welker | |
Heroic, but can be a bit of a hot-head. | |||||
Defensor | The 5 Protectobots | B.O.T. | The Return of Optimus Prime (Part 1) | Chris Latta | |
Sworn to protect the human race from the Autobot and Decepticon war. The origin of the Protectobots who form this giant is not given in the cartoon. | |||||
Hot Rod | Cybertronian Race Car | Transformers: The Movie | The Rebirth (Part 3) | Judd Nelson, Richard Gautier | |
Brash young adventurer and friend of Daniel. Becomes Rodimus Prime at the end of Transformers: The Movie but reverts to Hot Rod when he relinquishes the Autobot Matrix of Leadership. Later becomes a Targetmaster whose weapon is formed by Firebolt (also voiced by Richard Gautier). | |||||
Kup | Cybertronian Pickup Truck | Transformers: The Movie | The Rebirth (Part 3) | Lionel Stander, John Stephenson | |
Old and wise mentor with a wry sense of humor and a penchant for telling stories of his many experiences. Becomes a Targetmaster whose weapon is formed by Recoil (voiced by Johnny Haymer). | |||||
Ultra Magnus | Freightliner COE Dual-Axle Semi Truck Car Carrier | Transformers: The Movie | The Rebirth (Part 3) | Robert Stack, Jack Angel | |
Ultra Magnus is a longtime friend and follower of Optimus Prime who takes over command of the Autobots after the attack on Autobot City in Transformers: The Movie. He is subsequently destroyed by Galvatron but rebuilt by the Junkions. After Hot Rod becomes Rodimus Prime, Ultra Magnus steps down as leader of the Autobots in favor of the chosen one. | |||||
Blurr | Cybertronian Race Car | Transformers: The Movie | The Rebirth (Part 3) | John Moschitta, Jr. | |
Fast-talking, excitable, and prone to worry or complain. Can sometimes slow his speech when he wants to be taken seriously. Becomes a Targetmaster whose weapon is formed by Haywire (voiced by Rob Paulsen). | |||||
Springer | Helicopter/Cybertronian Car | Transformers: The Movie | The Burden Hardest to Bear | Neil Ross | |
Strong and heroic, with an intense (possibly romantic) connection to Arcee. | |||||
Arcee | Cybertronian Convertible Coupe | Transformers: The Movie | The Rebirth (Part 3) | Susan Blu | |
Arcee is the only female Autobot to appear on a regular basis. She was created in an effort by the film's producers to expand the market audience to include girls as well as to appear less sexist. Some have criticized the character for being overly stereotypically female due mainly to her need to protect Daniel Witwicky and act as a surrogate mother. She eventually becomes a Headmaster with Daniel (in an Exo-suit) forming her head.
It was implied that there was some sexual tension between her and Hotrod during Transformers the movie. Though this did not carry over subsequent series. |
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Steeljaw | Lion/Cassette Tape | Transformers: The Movie | The Return of Optimus Prime (Part 2) | Frank Welker (animal noises only) | |
According to Blaster, "can sniff out any trail, whether it's hot or not." | |||||
Ramhorn | Rhino/Cassette Tape | Transformers: The Movie | Call of the Primitives | John Hostetter | |
Eager for battle. Only speaks in one episode, in which he stutters. Otherwise makes only rhino noises. | |||||
Eject | Cassette Tape | Transformers: The Movie | Madman's Paradise | none | |
Never speaks in the cartoon. Usually seen only in the background. | |||||
Rewind | Cassette Tape | Transformers: The Movie | Madman's Paradise | Townsend Coleman | |
Portable repository of knowledge, but also fights alongside Eject. | |||||
Wheelie | Cybertronian Car | Transformers: The Movie | The Return of Optimus Prime (Part 1) | Frank Welker | |
Wheelie aided Grimlock and the other Dinobots in reuniting with Kup and Hot Rod on Quintessa. Wheelie speaks in rhyme. His weapon of choice is a slingshot with energon pellets. | |||||
Rodimus Prime | Cybertronian RV | Transformers: The Movie | The Return of Optimus Prime (Part 2) | Judd Nelson, Richard Gautier | |
Chosen by the Autobot Matrix of Leadership to command the Autobots after the death of Optimus Prime. A reluctant leader, he must deal with his brashness, his sense of unworthiness, and his distaste for diplomacy. Looks to Ultra Magnus for guidance. Reverts to his former identity Hot Rod whenever he is without the Matrix. | |||||
Outback | Jeep | The Five Faces of Darkness (Part 1) | The Quintesson Journal | Dan Gilvezan, Aron Kincaid | |
Unlike Swerve and Tailgate, Outback had a couple episodes to showcase him for the audience. His tech spec describes him described as being anti-social. Though some say he is an upgraded form of the Season 1-2 minibot Brawn, this may not be the case due to different personalities. Speaks with an Australian accent. | |||||
Broadside | Aircraft Carrier/Jet Fighter | The Five Faces of Darkness (Part 2) | The Burden Hardest to Bear | Bill Martin | |
Appears occasionally to provide transportation and muscle power for Autobot missions. Changes appearances midway through the third season from a human-like face to a silver faceplate resembling that of the toy on which his character is based. | |||||
Pipes | A Mini Diesel Truck | The Five Faces of Darkness (Part 5) | Forever Is a Long Time Coming | Hal Rayle | |
A mechanical genius with an admitted ignorance of theoretical physics. Leads the Minibots' ill-fated defense of Teletraan I. | |||||
Swerve | Pickup Truck | The Five Faces of Darkness (Part 5) | Forever Is a Long Time Coming | Ted Schwartz | |
One of the first Autobots to fight Trypticon; stomped into the ground. Later seen on a racetrack during a time distortion. | |||||
Tailgate | Sports Car | The Five Faces of Darkness (Part 5) | The Five Faces of Darkness (Part 5), only appearance | Ted Schwartz | |
One of the first Autobots to fight Trypticon. Fate unknown. | |||||
Metroplex | Autobot City/Battle Station | The Five Faces of Darkness (Part 5) | The Return of Optimus Prime (Part 2) | Bud Davis | |
Forms part of Autobot City when on base (although the names Autobot City and Metroplex are sometimes used interchangeably). Accompanied by the car Scamper, the tank Slammer, and robot Six-Gun, each of whom appear only rarely. Six-Gun's voice is provided by Maurice LaMarche, and Scamper is performed by Dan Gilvezan. | |||||
Sky Lynx | Space Shuttle/Pterodactyl/Lynx | The Five Faces of Darkness (Part 5) | The Return of Optimus Prime (Part 2) | Aron Kincaid | |
Vocally confident in his superiority and effectiveness. Often used for transportation and rescue. Not a Dinobot, but has dinosaur electrons in his circuitry. | |||||
U-Haul Robot | (pic needed) | Cybertronian truck | The Five Faces of Darkness (Part 4) | The Five Faces of Darkness (Part 4)(only appearance) | Jack Angel |
One of the ancient autobots that were enslaved by the Quintessons 10 million years ago. One of the first become a transformer. Note: U-Haul Robot was not named in the series and his name derives from the Script for part four of the episode Five Faces of Darkness. | |||||
Sandstorm | Dune Buggy/Helicopter | Starsceam's Ghost. Was first introduced in Fight or Flee | Fight or Flee | Jerry Houser | |
Leader of the peaceful Autobot colony of Paradron, but forced to fight when Decepticons claimed the planet. Befriended Octane during the latter's banishment from the Decepticons. | |||||
Nosecone | Motorized Mining Drill | Grimlock's New Brain | The Rebirth (Part 3) | David Workman | |
The first Technobot created by Grimlock. Insists on thinking before taking action. | |||||
Lightspeed | Race Car | Grimlock's New Brain | The Rebirth (Part 3) | Danny Mann | |
Mellow observer with a dry sense of humor. Loves being in space. | |||||
Strafe | Jet Fighter | Grimlock's New Brain | The Rebirth (Part 1) | Steve Bulin | |
Loves "action hard and fast." | |||||
Scattershot | Jet Fighter/Cannon | Grimlock's New Brain | The Rebirth (Part 3) | Steve Bulin | |
Leader of the Technobots. Confident but sometimes dismissive of the need for help. | |||||
Afterburner | Motorcycle | Grimlock's New Brain | The Rebirth (Part 3) | Jim Cummings | |
Boisterous and aggressive, tends to leap into action without forethought. | |||||
Computron | The 5 Technobots | Grimlock's New Brain | The Return of Optimus Prime (Part 1) | Bert Kramer | |
Calculates probabilities in a monotone and recommends or performs the concluded action for maximally effective results. A giant formed by Technobots who were built by Grimlock who was made super-intelligent in an accident. Grimlock transferred his intelligence into Computron. | |||||
Goldbug | Volkswagen Beetle | The Return of Optimus Prime (Part 2) | The Rebirth (Part 1) | Dan Gilvezan | |
After Bumblebee had been damaged by Superion, who was infected with the "Hate virus", the revived Optimus Prime ordered the Quintesson, who Sky Lynx captured to revive him, to repair any Autobots who had not been infected with the virus. Bumblebee had to be rebuilt all over again due to severe damage and was given the name Goldbug by Prime after he liked the new gold paintjob. | |||||
Punch-Counterpunch | Car | The Rebirth (Part 1) | The Rebirth (Part 2) | John Moschitta, Jr. | |
An Autobot scout and investigator who masquerades as the Decepticon Counterpunch. Seems to enjoy deceiving the enemy. | |||||
Sureshot | Race Car | The Rebirth (Part 1) | The Rebirth (Part 3) | Steve Bulin | |
Wants to be part of the action. A Targetmaster whose weapon is formed by Spoilsport (voiced by Danny Mann). | |||||
Hardhead | Tank | The Rebirth (Part 1) | The Rebirth (Part 3) | Stephen Keener | |
Brawn-over-brains powerhouse. His head is formed by the Nebulon strategist Duros (voiced by Charlie Adler). | |||||
Chromedome | Car | The Rebirth (Part 1) | The Rebirth (Part 3) | Frank Welker | |
Laid-back character whose head is formed by the Nebulon strategist Stylor (voiced by Charlie Adler). | |||||
Pointblank | Truck | The Rebirth (Part 1) | The Rebirth (Part 3) | Neil Ross | |
Least featured of the Targetmasters; his only line is a witty remark. His weapon is formed by Peacemaker (voiced by Steve Bulin). | |||||
Brainstorm | Jet Fighter | The Rebirth (Part 1) | The Rebirth (Part 3) | Michael Bell | |
Youthful thinker and visionary who pioneered the concept of Headmasters. His head is formed by the elder Nebulon sage Arcana (voiced by Jack Angel). | |||||
Highbrow | Helicopter | The Rebirth (Part 1) | The Rebirth (Part 3) | Johnny Haymer | |
Somewhat prideful Headmaster with an impressive vocabulary. His head is formed by the Nebulon rebel leader Gort (voiced by Michael Bell), an uneasy partnership for both. | |||||
Cerebros | Miniature Battle Station | The Rebirth (Part 1) | The Rebirth (Part 3) | Johnny Haymer | |
War-weary Autobot who must be repeatedly persuaded to join the others. Eventually became a Headmaster with Spike as his counterpart. | |||||
Crosshairs | Truck | The Rebirth (Part 1) | The Rebirth (Part 3) | Neil Ross | |
Mildly jocular, usually places himself near the leader of his group. A Targetmaster whose weapon is formed by Pinpointer (voiced by Frank Welker). | |||||
Fastlane/Cloudraker | Dune Buggy (Fastlane), Jet (Cloudraker) | The Rebirth (Part 1) | The Rebirth (Part 2) | Rob Paulsen Fastlane, Danny Mann Cloudraker | |
Enthusiastic and obedient, remembered for their acknowledgement, "Roger dodger, Optimus Prime!" The two have almost identical robot modes. | |||||
Fortress Maximus | City/Battle Station | The Rebirth (Part 3) | The Rebirth (Part 3), only appearance | Stephen Keener | |
Constructed by Spike with the help of Cerebros, who forms his head. It is unclear from the cartoon whether Fortress Maximus has a personality of his own. |
[edit] Decepticons
The Decepticons (known as Destrons or on occasion Deathtrons in Japan) are the enemies of the Autobots, and the villains in the fictional universe of the Transformers toyline and related spin-off comics and cartoons. Their best known leader is Megatron. Other terms for the Decepticons are Décepticons (in France), Distructors (in Italy), Bedragarna (in Sweden) and Shakranikim (in Israel). |
Name | Picture | Alternate mode | First appearance | Last appearance | Voiced by |
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Megatron | Walther P-38 | More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1) | Was reformed into Galvatron in Transformers: The Movie. | Frank Welker | |
Built one dark night on Cybertron, Megatron has terrorized Autobots ever since. His power appears unmatched except perhaps by Optimus Prime himself. When fully charged, his fusion cannon can kill Transformers with one shot. During Transformers: The Movie, he was rebuilt into Galvatron. | |||||
Skywarp | F-15 Eagle | More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1) | Was reformed into either Cyclonus or one of the Sweeps in Transformers: The Movie. | Frank Welker | |
Not very intelligent but is an outstanding warrior and is considered the sneakiest of the Decepticons. Has a cruel sense of humor. Has the ability to instantly teleport up to 2.5 miles. Carries heat-seeking missiles and variable caliber machine guns. | |||||
Starscream | F-15 Eagle | More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1) | Ghost in the Machine | Chris Latta | |
Starscream is always eager to usurp Megatron as leader of the Decepticons. His scheming has at times cost the Decepticons decisive advantages. Among his arsenal are cluster bombs and a paralyzing null ray. | |||||
Thundercracker | F-15 Eagle | More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1) | Was reformed into Scourge in Transformers: The Movie. | John Stephenson | |
Has doubts about the Decepticon cause, that was rarely shown in the series. He is good friends with Skywarp. Can create deafening sonic booms that have only been represented in the series by Megatron in Heavy Metal War, and the emission of irritatingly loud noise which Starscearm complained about at the conclusion of Fire on the Mountain. His other notable weapons are his incendiary guns and cruise missiles. | |||||
Soundwave | Cassette Player | More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1) | The Return of Optimus Prime (Part 1) | Frank Welker | |
Soundwave is recognizable for his mechanical voice. Houses all of the cassette Decepticons while they are in cassette mode. | |||||
Laserbeak | Bird/Cassette Tape | More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1) | Web World | Frank Welker (animal noises only) | |
Laserbeak is one of the few Transformers whose robot mode is not a humanoid. As a bird, Laserbeak is often sent on reconnaissance missions. | |||||
Shockwave | Laser Cannon | More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1) | Transformers: The Movie | Corey Burton | |
Shockwave is the only named Decepticon to remain on Cybertron during the others' slumber on Earth. Because of this, his alternate mode is never reformatted to resemble an Earth device. Except for animation errors, Shockwave never leaves Cybertron, always standing watch over the planet for Megatron.
He was last seen during Unicron's attack on Cybertron. It has been speculated that he was killed when his command tower was crushed. |
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Reflector | Camera | More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1) | Transformers: The Movie | Chris Latta | |
Reflector is the only Transformer whose robot mode consists of three robots, which merge together to form one camera. The three robots almost always act and speak in unison with each other. Can create blinding flares that last for 15 seconds. | |||||
Rumble | Cassette Tape | More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1) | Five Faces of Darkness (Part 3) | Frank Welker | |
Rumble's arms become piledrivers which he can use to cause earthquakes, and also to create fissures. | |||||
Ravage | Panther/Cassette Tape | More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1) | Call of the Primitives | Frank Welker (animal noises only, with one exception) | |
Ravage is one of the few Transformers whose robot mode is not a humanoid. As a panther, he is able to move with more stealth than other Decepticons. | |||||
Frenzy | Cassette Tape | Countdown to Extinction | Transformers: The Movie (omitting one animation error) | Frank Welker | |
Shares his appearance, pile-driver ability, and street-thug personality with Rumble but appears much less frequently. | |||||
Shrapnel | Stag Beetle | A Plague of Insecticons | Was reformed into one of the Sweeps in Transformers: The Movie but appears in a few later episodes. | Hal Rayle | |
Leader of the Insecticons. Repeats the last word of nearly every sentence he speaks. Able to harvest electricity of storm clouds and reproject them as energy blasts, as well as clone himself and the other Insecticons as seen in his introductory episode. | |||||
Bombshell | Weevil | A Plague of Insecticons | Was reformed into either one of the Sweeps or Cyclonus in Transformers: The Movie. | Michael Bell | |
Possibly the most intelligent of the Insecticons; serves as Decepticon mechanic on one occasion. Can control other Transformers by implanting cerebro-shells in their heads. | |||||
Kickback | Grasshopper | A Plague of Insecticons | Was reformed into one of the Sweeps in Transformers: The Movie. | Clive Revill | |
Not significantly different from the other Insecticons, except for his strong back kick (hence the name), which was used several times in his introductory episode. Occasionally mispronounces words. | |||||
Hook | Crane Vehicle | Heavy Metal War | The Rebirth (Part 1) | Neil Ross | |
Proud of his abilities and surgical precision, sees himself as superior to others. | |||||
Scrapper | Front End Loader | Heavy Metal War | The Rebirth (Part 1) | Michael Bell | |
Leader of the Constructicons. | |||||
Bonecrusher | Bulldozer | Heavy Metal War | The Rebirth (Part 1) | Neil Ross | |
Rough and eager for battle. | |||||
Long Haul | Dump Truck | Heavy Metal War | The Rebirth (Part 1) | Gregg Berger | |
Vocally discontented with his assignments; would prefer to be at the forefront of the action. | |||||
Scavenger | Excavator | Heavy Metal War | The Rebirth (Part 1) | Don Messick | |
Enjoys destruction and "hates nice things." Can detect metallic objects through rock. | |||||
Mixmaster | Cement Truck | Heavy Metal War | The Rebirth (Part 1) | Frank Welker | |
Mixes chemicals to produce spray weapons. Oversaw the construction of Trypticon. | |||||
Devastator | The 6 Constructicons | Heavy Metal War | The Burden Hardest to Bear | Arthur Burghardt | |
Devastator is a combination of the six Constructicons, Hook, Scrapper, Mixmaster, Long Haul, Scavenger, and Bonecrusher. Devastator was the strongest Transformer when he was first introduced on the series. The Constructicons were originally master designers and builders on Cybertron before the war between Autobots and Decepticons. They were good friends with Omega Supreme and had built some of the most magnificent cities on Cyberton. Megatron had captured and reprogrammed them to become Decepticons, they then began destroying the cities they once built. Omega Supreme captured them and tried to re-program them but learned too late that the programming could not be reversed. Pretending to be good again, the Constructicons used their new mode, Devastator, to attack Omega Supreme and tried to have him reprogrammed to be a Decipticon as well. Omega Supreme was not fully reprogrammed, but attained an extremely serious and somewhat mean demeanor, and he became determined to stop the Constructicons at all costs. He hunted them across the universe until he found that they once again rejoined their master Megatron on Earth and he joined the Autobots there to help finish the Constructicons once and for all. | |||||
Buzzsaw | Bird/Cassette Tape | City of Steel | Auto Berserk | Frank Welker (animal noises only) | |
Usually deployed with the more frequently featured Laserbeak for scouting or attacks. | |||||
Thrust | Vertical Takeoff Jet Fighter | Appears in Dinobot Island (Part 1). First speaks in Dinobot Island (Part 2). | Ghost in the Machine. Originally was killed by Unicron in Transformers: The Movie. | Ed Gilbert | |
Confident upon entering battle but usually the first to panic or flee. | |||||
Ramjet | Jet Fighter | Appears in Dinobot Island (Part 2). First speaks in The Master Builder. | Thief in the Night. Originally was killed by Unicron in Transformers: The Movie. | Jack Angel | |
Not particularly bright but has a penchant for command. Must sometimes replace his head/nosecone after ramming his targets. | |||||
Blitzwing | Tank/MiG-25 Foxbat | Appears in Dinobot Island (Part 1). First speaks in Desertion of the Dinobots (Part 1). | The Ultimate Weapon | Ed Gilbert | |
Once tried to form his own power base and challenge Megatron's leadership. Also provoked the ire of Galvatron by questioning his trust in the Quintessons. Was expelled from the Deceptacons by Galvatron in episode five of The Five Faces of Darkness for helping the Autobots to force him to end hostilities after the Quintesson's plot was foiled. | |||||
Dirge | Jet Fighter | Appears in Dinobot Island (Part 2). First speaks in Auto Berserk. | Ghost in the Machine. Originally was killed by Unicron in Transformers: The Movie. | Bud Davis | |
Pessimistic and accident prone. | |||||
Astrotrain | Locomotive/Space Shuttle | Appears in Megatron's Master Plan (Part 2). First speaks in Blaster Blues. | The Burden Hardest to Bear | Jack Angel | |
Arrogant and self-obsessed, Astrotrain once tried to build his own army of trains to take over the Decepticons and later set himself up as a god on a primitive, energy-rich planet. | |||||
Drag Strip | Formula 1 Race Car | The Key to Vector Sigma (Part 1) | The Return of Optimus Prime (Part 2) | Ron Gans | |
Loyal, often offers suggestions to his team. | |||||
Dead End | Porsche 928 | The Key to Vector Sigma (Part 1) | The Return of Optimus Prime (Part 2) | Philip L. Clarke | |
Intellectual skeptic. | |||||
Motormaster | Kenworth K100 Aerodyne Sleeper Tractor Trailer | The Key to Vector Sigma (Part 1) | The Return of Optimus Prime (Part 2) | Roger C. Carmel | |
Leader of the Stunticons. Sees himself as ruler of the road, unafraid to challenge even the most formidable opponents. | |||||
Wildrider | Ferrari 928 | The Key to Vector Sigma (Part 1) | The Return of Optimus Prime (Part 2) | Terry McGovern | |
Wild and unrestrained. | |||||
Breakdown | Lamborghini Countach | The Key to Vector Sigma (Part 1) | The Return of Optimus Prime (Part 2) | Alan Oppenheimer, Jack Angel | |
Often uncertain and paranoid. Prone to malapropisms. | |||||
Menasor | The 5 Stunticons | The Key to Vector Sigma (Part 2) | The Ultimate Weapon | Regis Cordic, Roger C. Carmel | |
Destructive brute-force giant formed by the Stunticons, who were built on Earth by Megatron from stolen cars and given personalities by Vector Sigma. | |||||
Brawl | Military Tank | First seen in Aerial Assault, Created in Starscream's Brigade | The Rebirth (Part 3) | Tony St. James | |
Impulsive, eager to fight. | |||||
Swindle | Willys Jeep | First seen in Aerial Assault, Created in Starscream's Brigade | The Rebirth (Part 3) | Johnny Haymer | |
Conniving, willing to betray his fellow Decepticons for money. | |||||
Blast Off | Space Shuttle | First seen in Aerial Assault, Created in Starscream's Brigade | The Rebirth (Part 3) | Milt Jamin | |
Arrogant and concerned with his physical appearance as referred to in Starscream's Brigade. Has an independent streak and is quick to enlist organics to achieve his goals. Uses an ionic blaster to disable enemies. | |||||
Vortex | Blackhawk Helicopter | First seen in Aerial Assault, Created in Starscream's Brigade | The Rebirth (Part 3) | Johnny Haymer | |
Detests humans. Enjoys causing wind distortions for confusion in battle. | |||||
Onslaught | Missile Trailer Truck | First seen in Aerial Assault, Created in Starscream's Brigade | The Rebirth (Part 3) | Steve Bulin | |
Leader, strategist, and tactician for the Combaticons. Power-hungry and not particularly loyal to the Decepticon cause. | |||||
Bruticus | The 5 Combaticons | Aerial Assault | The Return of Optimus Prime (Part 1) | Roger C. Carmel | |
The Combaticons were created when the exiled Starscream stole the personality components of renegade Decepticons and installed them in discarded military hardware. Together they form the powerful but dimwitted giant Bruticus. | |||||
Deceptitran | (pic needed) | none | Sea Change | Sea Change (Only appearance) | Paul Eiding |
Created and programmed by the Decepticons to harvest energon on a distant planet. Decptitran enslaved the Tlalakans in order to mine and collect the planet's energon. . | |||||
Ratbat | Bat/Cassette Tape | Transformers: The Movie | The Return of Optimus Prime (Part 1) | Frank Welker (animal noises only) | |
one of the few Transformers whose robot mode is not a humanoid. As a bat, he is used as a spy in places Laserbeak is unable to reach. | |||||
Galvatron | Laser Cannon | Transformers: The Movie | The Rebirth (Part 3) | Leonard Nimoy, Frank Welker | |
After Megatron was left for dead by the other Decepticons (led by Starscream), Unicron gave him a new body and called him Galvatron. Galvatron was forced to act as Unicron's slave until Rodimus Prime and the remaining Autobots destroyed Unicron in Transformers: The Movie. Since the Movie, Galvatron suffers from bouts of irrationality and is often hostile to his subordinates. | |||||
Cyclonus | Cybertronian Jet | Transformers: The Movie | The Rebirth (Part 3) | Roger C. Carmel, Jack Angel | |
Formed by Unicron from the remains of either Bombshell or Skywarp (a long-standing fan dispute) to help Galvatron destroy the Autobot Matrix of Leadership. Acts as Galvatron's second-in-command. Usually calm, rational, and well-spoken, taking pride in the Decepticons and their cause. Becomes a Targetmaster whose weapon is formed by Nightstick (voiced by Peter Cullen). | |||||
Scourge | Cybertronian Hovercraft | Transformers: The Movie | The Rebirth (Part 3) | Stan Jones | |
Formed by Unicron from the remains of Thundercracker to help Galvatron destroy the Autobot Matrix of Leadership. Acts as Galvatron's second-in-command. A barely-competent doubter but secretly power-hungry and easily seduced. Becomes a Targetmaster whose weapon is formed by Fracas (voiced by Neil Ross). | |||||
Octane | Boeing 747/Tanker Truck | Appears in The Five Faces of Darkness (Part 1). First speaks in A Thief in the Knight | The Ultimate Weapon | Beau Weaver | |
An inventive risk-taker known primarily for his defection from the [[Decepticon]s] and his encounter with the ghost of Starscream. | |||||
Trypticon | Tyrannosaurus Rex/Decepticon City/Battle Station | The Five Faces of Darkness (Part 4) | Call of the Primitives | Brad Garrett | |
Unintelligent and easily distracted but tremendously powerful. Built by the Constructicons from part of a sparsely-populated Earth city. His toy's components Brunt and Full Tilt do not appear as characters in the cartoon. | |||||
Tantrum | Bull | Appears in The Five Faces of Darkness (Part 1) First speaks in Chaos. | The Return of Optimus Prime (Part 2) | Philip L. Clarke | |
Hostile and temper-prone. | |||||
Rampage | Tiger | Appears in The Five Faces of Darkness (Part 5). First speaks in Nightmare Planet. | The Return of Optimus Prime (Part 2) | Laurie Faso | |
Speaks almost exclusively in threats. | |||||
Headstrong | Rhinoceros | The Five Faces of Darkness (Part 5 | The Return of Optimus Prime (Part 2) | Ron Feinberg | |
Blindly loyal to Galvatron. | |||||
Razorclaw | Lion | The Five Faces of Darkness (Part 5) | The Return of Optimus Prime (Part 2) | Bud Davis | |
Proud leader of the Predacons. Hates Autobots and humans but once joined with Springer to defeat a common foe. | |||||
Divebomb | Eagle | The Five Faces of Darkness (Part 5) | The Return of Optimus Prime (Part 2) | Laurie Faso | |
Predacon scout who often finds himself in trouble. | |||||
Predaking | The 5 Predacons | The Five Faces of Darkness (Part 5) | The Return of Optimus Prime (Part 2) | Bud Davis | |
Giant warrior who moves in slow motion in his first appearances. The Predacons who form his body are presented first as agents of the Quintessons before fighting under Galvatron's command. Their origin is unknown. | |||||
Runamuck | Pontiac Trans Am | Chaos | Ghost in the Machine | Roger Behr | |
An energetic cowboy-type who regards himself and Runabout as two of the Decepticons' "hardest-chargin' dudes." | |||||
Runabout | Lotus Esprit | Ghost in the Machine | Ghost in the Machine, only appearance | Roger Behr | |
Little is known about him other than the fact that he hates guard duty and regards Charr as a "dinky planet." | |||||
Rippersnapper | White Reptilian Monster | Appears in Grimlock's New Brain. First speaks in Money Is Everything. | The Rebirth (Part 3) | Jim Cummings | |
A brutish monster. | |||||
Blot | Blue Monster | Grimlock's New Brain | The Rebirth (Part 3) | Tony St. James | |
A brutish monster. Almost never appears in robot mode. | |||||
Sinnertwin | Orange Two-Headed Monster | Appears in Grimlock's New Brain. First speaks in Money Is Everything. | The Rebirth (Part 3) | Jared Barclay, David Workman | |
A brutish monster. His two heads often argue with each other. | |||||
Cutthroat | Birdlike Monster | Appears in Grimlock's New Brain. First speaks in Money Is Everything. | The Rebirth (Part 3) | Tony St. James | |
Mission-focused, possibly the most intelligent Terrorcon. | |||||
Hun-Grrr | White Two-Headed Monster | Grimlock's New Brain | The Rebirth (Part 3) | Marshall Efron, Stephen Keener | |
Terrorcon leader whose desire is to devour Autobots. | |||||
Abominus | The 5 Terrorcons | Grimlock's New Brain | The Rebirth (Part 2) | Jim Gosa | |
Usually speaks only in grunts. Capable only of brute force. The Terrorcons who form him are working for the Quintessons in one episode but are otherwise Decepticon agents. | |||||
Slugfest | Stegosaurus | Call of the Primitives | Call of the Primitives, only appearance | None | |
A cassette ejected from Soundwave when called along with the other primitives. | |||||
Overkill | Tyrannosaurus Rex | Call of the Primitives | Call of the Primitives, only appearance | None | |
A cassette ejected from Soundwave when called along with the other primitives. | |||||
Triggerhappy | Jet Fighter | The Rebirth (Part 1) | The Rebirth (Part 3) | Charles Adler | |
Enthusiastic and impulsive fighter. A Targetmaster whose weapon is formed by Blowpipe (voiced by John Moschitta, Jr.). | |||||
Weirdwolf | Wolf | The Rebirth (part 1) | The Rebirth (part 3) | Stan Jones (animal noises only) | |
Essentially tags along with the other Headmasters and Targetmasters. His head is formed by Monzo (voiced by Neil Ross. | |||||
Skullcruncher | Alligator | The Rebirth (Part 1) | The Rebirth (Part 3) | Chris Latta (animal noises only) | |
Seems to prefer pointless destruction to actual combat, even in the midst of battle. His head is formed by Grax (voiced by Milt Jamin. | |||||
Misfire | Jet Fighter | Appears in The Rebirth (Part 1). First speaks in The Rebirth (Part 2). | The Rebirth (Part 3). | Stan Jones | |
A pessimistic Targetmaster whose unpredictable weapon is formed by Aimless (voiced by Milt Jamin). | |||||
Mindwipe | Bat | The Rebirth (Part 1) | The Rebirth (Part 3) | Stephen Keener | |
A Gothic mystic who uses extrasensory powers to control other Transformers. His head is formed by Vorath (voiced by Neil Ross). | |||||
Apeface | Fighter Jet/Ape | The Rebirth (Part 1) | The Rebirth (Part 3) | Richard Gautier | |
Obnoxious beast who enjoys displaying contempt for his enemies. His head is formed by Spasma (voiced by Tony St. James). | |||||
Snapdragon | Fighter Jet/Tyrannosaurus Rex | The Rebirth (Part 1) | The Rebirth (Part 3) | Dan Gilvezan | |
Primarily operates on an animal level. His head is formed by Krunk (voiced by Chris Latta). | |||||
Pounce/Wingspan | Puma (Pounce), Hawk (Wingspan) | The Rebirth (Part 1) | The Rebirth (Part 1), only appearance | Stan Jones Pounce, Peter Cullen Wingspan | |
Infiltrated Autobot City and stole the key to Cybertron's Plasma Energy Chamber. The two have almost identical robot modes. | |||||
Sixshot | Tank/Armored Car/Starship/Laser Pistol/Wolf | The Rebirth (Part 1) | The Rebirth (Part 1), only appearance | Neil Ross | |
Shows off his status as a "one-robot army" by using his various forms to defeat the Aerialbots. | |||||
Slugslinger | Jet Fighter | The Rebirth (Part 1) | The Rebirth (Part 3) | Peter Cullen | |
Dignified but hapless warrior. A Targetmaster whose weapon is formed by Caliburst (voiced by Johnny Haymer). | |||||
Scorponok | City/Scorpion | Appears in The Rebirth (Part 2). First speaks in The Rebirth (Part 3). | The Rebirth (Part 3) | Stephen Keener | |
Built by Nebulon ruler Lord Zarak, who forms the robot mode's head as his personal perfection of the Headmaster process. |
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Name | Picture | Alternate mode | First appearance | Last appearance | Voiced by |
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Teletraan I | None | More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1) | Destroyed by Trypticon in Five Faces of Darkness (Part 5). | Casey Kasem | |
The main computer of the Autobots' vessel, the Ark. Upon reactivation in 1984, it was responsible for reviving the Transformers from their four million year slumber and rebuilding them as Earth vehicles. | |||||
Teletraan II | (pic needed) | None | Thief in the Night | Grimlock's New Brain | Frank Welker |
After the Autobots had defeated the Deceptions and destroyed Unicron, they built a main computer on Cybertron and named it Teletran II after its predecessor, when the Ark was destroyed by Trypticon, Teletran II was used as the main computer throughout Season 3. | |||||
Wreck-Gar | Motorcycle | Transformers: The Movie | The Return of Optimus Prime (Part 1) | Eric Idle, Tony Pope | |
Leader of the Junkions and inhabitant of the planet Junkion. Ally of the Autobots who rebuilds Ultra Magnus after he was destroyed by Galvatron. Speaks exclusively in twentieth century earth television jargon. | |||||
Sparkplug Witwicky | None | More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1) | unknown | Chris Latta | |
Human mechanic, father of Spike Witwicky. Befriends and aids Autobots after being rescued from the Decepticons by Optimus Prime | |||||
Spike Witwicky | None | More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1) | The Rebirth Part 3 | Corey Burton | |
Son of Sparkplug Witwicky. Spends whole life helping the Autobots fight the Decepticons. Father of Daniel Witwicky. Spike is the Headmaster component of Cerebros, who in turn, is the Headmaster of Fortress Maximus. | |||||
Daniel Witwicky | None | Transformers: The Movie | The Rebirth Part 3 | David Mendenhall | |
Son of Spike Witwicky. Befriends Hot Rod and is very close to Wheelie and Grimlock. | |||||
Chip Chase | None | Roll for it | unknown | Michael Horton | |
Friend of Spike Witwicky. Often expresses skillful knowledge of science and computers and works closely with Wheeljack and Perceptor. Is confined to a wheelchair. | |||||
Doctor Arkeville | None | The Ultimate Doom (Part 1) | Countdown to Extinction | Casey Kasem | |
Dr. Arkeville is a mad scientist who assisted Megatron in one of his schemes. He used hypno-chips to control the minds of humans to provide slave labor and a human shield for the Decepticons. An attempted doublecross with Starscream ended up with him being wounded and rebuilt into a "mechanical freak" by Starscream's medicdroids. | |||||
Carly Witwicky | None | The Immobilizer | Nightmare Planet | Arlene Banas | |
Spike's girlfriend and later wife. Mother of Daniel Witwicky. | |||||
The Sharkticons | Amphibious Monster | Transformers: The Movie | The Return of Optimus Prime (Part 1) | Jim Cummings (I), Frank Welker | |
Unintelligent Transformers who serve as the Quintessons goon squad and executioners. They were deliberately made stupid and fitted with control chips that prevent them from turning on their masters as the Autobots and Decepticons did. | |||||
The Quintessons | None | Transformers: The Movie | The Return Of Optimus Prime (Part 2) | Jack Angel (I), Roger C. Carmel,Regis Cordic | |
An alien race who lived on Cybertron and used it as a huge factory to produce several kinds of lifeforms, including robots, which were sold as consumer good and military hardware. These would eventually become the Transformers. Extremely self-serving and devious. | |||||
Unicron | Planet | Transformers: The Movie | Call of the Primitives | Orson Welles (movie), Roger C. Carmel (TV Series) | |
A planet-sized Transformer whose only goal is to devour planets, despite his incredible intelligence and power. Created Galvatron, Cyclonus, Scourge and the Sweeps from the bodies of Megatron, Skywarp, Thundercracker and the Insecticons. Destroyed by Rodimus Prime and the Autobot Matrix of Leadership, later partially reactivated by Scourge and Starscream's ghost. | |||||
Old Snake | None | Only Human | Only Human, only appearance | Chris Latta | |
Cobra Commander (of G.I. Joe fame) made an appearance in the 1986 Transformers episode "Only Human" as "the former leader of a terrorist organization" who is now operating as an underground arms and technology dealer. He sells synthoid technology to crime lord Victor Drath, who uses it to transfer the minds of Rodimus Prime, Ultra Magnus, Arcee and Springer into synthoid human bodies and then uses their original bodies for various criminal activities. | |||||
Marissa Faireborn | None | The Five Faces of Darkness (Part 3) | The Burden Hardest to Bear | Susan Blu | |
An officer and pilot in the Earth Defense Space Forces. She appears in a handfull of episodes early in the third season. She may be the daughter of Dashiell R. Faireborn, codenamed Flint, formerly a member of the United States Special Missions Force, G.I. Joe (please see Flint (G.I. Joe)) | |||||
Luisa | None | Fire on the Mountain | Fire on the Mountain, only appearance | Mona Marshall | |
In the Andes, a Peruvian girl (Not named in episode) helps Spike Witwicky and Bumblebee to destroy the "Crystal of Power" that the Decepticons want to convert in a devastating weapon of destruction. | |||||
Jessica Morgan | (pic needed) | None | The Return of Optimus Prime (Part 1) | The Return of Optimus Prime (Part 2) | Joy Grdnic |
The Daughter of Dr. Morgan and partner of Gregory Swafford who rescued Optimus Prime from his ship and discovered space spores that makes any living thing filled with rage. Morgan wanted revenge by using the spores on the autobots after they fixed Jessica's paralyzed legs, so he told Jessica to get an autobot and tell them they have Optimus, but she was against it. She told Rodimus Prime and he got every autobot to surround Morgan's laboratory, but this was all a trap and the virus spread on Ultra Magnus and the Aerialbots, which then spread to all Autobots, Decepticons and Humans. After Optimus was brought back to life, Jessica went with him, Sky Lynx, Kup, Blurr, Goldbug & Blaster to Charr to find Galvatron and get the metal she, her father and Swafford were working on so that Optimus can be covered with it and retrieve the Autobot Matrix of Leadership from within Rodimus. |