Transformers: Generation 1

Flak is a Micromaster. He is a tactical expert who works for Big Shot. Oddly he is also a full-sized Autobot who works for Thunderclash.

Marvel Comics

Events from the Marvel U.K. Transformers series are in italics.

When Thunderwing

Thunderwing

Thunderwing is the name of several fictional characters from the Transformers series. Introduced in 1989, he was a major villain in the Marvel Comics Transformers series. Although Thunderwing was created after the US Transformers television series ended, the character of Black Shadow did appear in...

 abducts the Micromaster Battle Patrol to learn the secrets of making Micromasters for the Decepticons Emirate Xaaron sends Road Handler commanding the Race Car Patrol, the Rescue Patrol and the Off Road Patrol to destroy the Decepticon's lab. Unable to destroy his fellow Autobots Road Handler instead saves the Battle Patrol, but not before the Decepticon successfully create the Air Strike Patrol. (Transformers Marvel U.K. #232-233, "A Small War!")

Flak appeared among the Autobots under the command of Rodimus Prime in the alternate future story "Aspects of Evil 2" from Marvel U.K. Transformers #224. In this story Rodimus Prime remembered how Galvatron, Crankcase, Ruckus and Windsweeper killed Blurr and then attacked Rodimus Prime, Kup, Arcee and the Battle Patrol. Enraged, Rodimus nearly killed Galvatron, but to keep the Matrix from being contaminated by hatred he relented. Oddly the Micromaster Battle Patrol was depicted as being full-sized Autobots in this story.

Flak appeared in Marvel U.K. Transformers #251 "The Void!" where he was among the Autobot crew of a ship commanded by Rodimus Prime which was retreating from Cybertron.

Animated series

Flak (as Powerbomb) was among the Autobot Micromasters defending the base on Planet Zone when the nine Decepticon generals attacked in Transformers: Zone

Transformers: Zone

is a one-shot OVA exclusive to Japan in the fictional Transformers universe.-Development:Originally intended to be a full TV series, Transformers: Zone was forced to become direct-length direct-to-video due to less than expected toy sales. The series was canceled after just one episode at 25 minutes...

. He then traveled to Earth to fight them when they tried to steal the Zodiac. He was among the Autobot present when Dai Atlas was appointed the new supreme commander.

Condor Verlag

In a story called "By their Blasters you shall know them ...!" from Transformers Comic-Magazin issue #12 by German comic publisher Condor Verlag 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...

 instructs Backstreet, 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 :...

 and Ruckus

Ruckus (Transformers)

-Transformers - Generation 1:He did not appear in an episode of any Transformers cartoon. His only appearance in fiction was in the Marvel comic but more so than his fellow Triggercons; Ruckus being the most interesting of the three...

 on how to identify Autobots from Decepticons in battle using the Ark's computer. The Battle Patrol is one of those he displays to the Autobots. In the story they are identified as Decepticons.

Dreamwave Productions

Flak first appeared in issue #1 of the Dreamwave Micromasters series among the Battle Patrol under the command of Big Shot. The patrol later appeared in issue #3.

Flak had a biography printed in Dreamwave Productions More Than Meets The Eye series.

IDW Publishing

Flak was among the Micromasters who appeared in Spotlight: Hardhead who attacked Nightbeat

Nightbeat (Transformers)

-Transformers: Generation 1:Nightbeat is described as a tough, street-hardened detective who is not above resorting to dirty tricks in order to further his investigations...

 and Hardhead

Hardhead (Transformers)

Hardhead is the name of two fictional characters in the Transformers universes. The first is a stubborn Autobot tank, the second a simple minded Predacon dinosaur.- Transformers: Generation 1 :...

 on the planet Gorlam Prime.

Fun Publications

He was a member of the crew of the Autobot ship Eight Track under the command of Thunderclash

Thunderclash

Thunder Clash or Thunderclash, are the names of several fictional characters in the various Transformers universes. Thunder Clash was part of the original Transformers continuity, with the name as Thunderclash been used for different characters in several newer Transformers...

. In the early day of the last great Cybertronian war the Eight Track was ordered by Autobot commander Magnum

Magnum (Transformers)

Magnum is a fictional character in the Transformers series.-Fun Publications:Magnum is one of the characters featured in the Transformers: Timelines story "Wings of Honor" by Fun Publications...

 to recover the secret cargo of the Autobot ship Van de Graaff, which had been downed by unknown forces, before the Decepticons could gain the cargo for themselves. Crashing on the planet Beta-Nine the Autobots encountered a Decepticon Skyraider force led by Banzai-Tron. During the battle Flak was nearly defeated by Leozack, but was saved by Landshark. The Autobots were recovered and brought the cargo back to Magnum. They were awarded with the honor of becoming the first members of the Autobot Elite Guard

Elite Guard (Transformers)

The Elite Guard are a fictonal group of Transformers who appear in Transformers fiction. They first appeared in the Transformers Animated television series.-Transformers Animated:...

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The Elite Guard Alpha Team and Strike Team did battle against a horde of ferrovorous bugs in one of Cybertron's city-states. Magnum then ordered the Strike Team to escort the Alpha Team to Space Port Bravo for their next mission. The Strike Team then reported to Magnum and Sentinel Major, who introduced them to the new Elite Guard Special-Ops Team, also called the Combaticons.

Thunderclash's Elite Guard squad reported to Magnum after the Combaticons killed most of the Guard. They attempted to show the Council that the Elite Guard was still functional, but arrived just as Optimus Prime was appointed the new commander of the Autobots.

Flak is among the Autobots present when Megatron attacks Iacon with his new weapon, Devastator.

Toys

• Generation 1 Micromaster Flak (1989)

Sold with his three Micromaster partners.

• Generation 1 Micromaster Powerbomb (1991)

The Japanese release of this toy was blue and white.

• Timelines Voyager Flak (2009)

A remold of Cybertron Cybertron Defense Scattorshot

Scattorshot

Scattorshot is the name of several fictional characters in the Transformers universes. Initially spelled "Scattershot" it is believed that Hasbro changed the spelling for the character to more easily trademark the name.-Transformers: Generation 1:...

 with a new head. Part of the "Wings of Honor" Botcon-exclusive 5-pack. He comes with a gun, 2 missiles and a key. This mold was also used for Universe Voyager Dropshot and Universe Voyager Overload

Overload (Transformers)

Overload is the name of four different fictional character in the various Transformers universes. They are seemingly unrelated besides sharing a name.-Transformers: Generation 1:...

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Transformers

Flak is an Autobot warrior who has yet to test his unusual tactics in the battlefield.

Toys

• Transformers The Ravage Infiltration Scout Autobot Flak (2010)

A gift set featuring Scout Flak (a gray redeco of Scattorshot), Scout Rollbar (a gray urban camouflage redeco of Dune Runner) and a silver/black redeco of Legends Ravage, along with three N.E.S.T. soldier figurines. Originally intended to be a Target

Target Corporation

Target Corporation, doing business as Target, is an American retailing company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is the second-largest discount retailer in the United States, behind Walmart. The company is ranked at number 33 on the Fortune 500 and is a component of the Standard & Poor's...

exclusive, the set has only seen a UK release.

• Dark of the Moon Cyberverse Legion Flak (2011)

A new mold of Flak, which transforms into an APC.