Straxus
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Lord Straxus is a fictional character
from the Transformers
series. A toy based on his Marvel comic
appearance was released in 2010 under the name Darkmount.
governor of a province of Cybertron
known as Polyhex. There in his fortress known as Darkmount, he operated a giant smelting pool where the Decepticons melted down captured Autobot
s and Empties (the closest thing to Transformers civilians, a group of old battered and discarded robots who eke out a living in a slum
known as Dead End), and used the metal to produce new Decepticons.
In robot mode Straxus wields an axe-like weapon which is engulfed in energy when used in combat. He is not shown to possess any ranged weapons in robot mode, but a single blow from his axe can cut several Transformers in half, and so he is a formidable opponent in mêlée combat. Straxus transforms into a large flying cannon; in this mode his firepower seems to rival both Megatron and Shockwave
and he can knock out large groups of enemies with a single shot.
Straxus was eventually killed by Blaster
; during a battle on the space-bridge
, Straxus charged at him with his axe, but Blaster dodged out of the way and Straxus severed a fuel linkage that powers the trans-dimensional stabilizer. At the height of the battle, Blaster kicked him and Straxus then stumbled into a region of unstable trans-dimensional space on the now unstable Space Bridge and was completely disintegrated. Blaster's final words to Straxus, "Spare me the details, Straxus", were an ironic
mockery of one of Straxus' own favourite figures of speech.
In the UK continuity, Straxus' head was preserved following his fight with Blaster, and he continued to lead the Cybertronian Decepticons in a reduced capacity (literally, as he had no body). When Megatron temporarily returned to Cybertron, Straxus had a device constructed which allowed him to transfer his mind into Megatron's body. This exacerbated Megatron's existing mental problems, giving him something of a split personality. It seemed, though, that he was able to suppress Straxus.
Straxus was not finished yet. Unbeknownst to all, Straxus had a copy of Megatron's body created by rebuilding a regular trooper in case his plan to possess the real Megatron failed. This Megatron, with a copy of Straxus buried in its mind, was sent to Earth over the spacebridge and buried in London. However, it was activated too soon by an attack by G.I. Joe, Grimlock
and the Mechanoid Centurion, and was dumped in the Thames
while fighting Centurion. Retrieved by Richard Branson
and stolen by the Decepticons he was taken to Shockwave, who believed he was the genuine article and wished to use him to battle Galvatron
, who posed a threat to Shockwave's leadership. After exposing him to a psycho probe that restored his sanity by killing Straxus' personality, he was sent to battle Galvatron. However, instead of killing him he teamed up with him and participated in the Time Wars. Disgusted by his future self's insanity, he journeyed to Cybertron with Ravage
and killed the local Decepticon commanders. But the real Megatron, displaced by a spacebridge explosion soon arrived, believing a Straxus-controlled Megatron to be too great a threat. The two battled, with the truth coming out as Straxus' personality tried to take control of the copy once again. Desperate not to become Straxus, the copy then killed itself, ending the menace of Lord Straxus.
Straxus would make a cameo appearance in the Transformers: Generation 2
comic as well.In an issue 3 flashback, Jhiaxus
talks of the Decepticons abandoning Cybertron, leaving only petty tyrants behind. One of these tyrants, although not named, is clearly Straxus.
. When Starscream
is taken before the Autobot Senate the guards in the Senate are clearly modeled on Straxus, even wielding his signature energy axe.
Straxus himself would make an appearance at the end Spotlight: Cyclonus
, the first part of the Revelation saga. He appears with Nemesis Prime
, Galvatron
, Jhiaxus
and one other amongst the Dead Universe Transformers preparing to initiate the expansion. This Straxus resembles the original, including having his trademark axe, but has no faceplate.
Fictional character
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from the Transformers
Transformers
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series. A toy based on his Marvel comic
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appearance was released in 2010 under the name Darkmount.
Marvel Comics
Straxus was the DecepticonDecepticon
The Decepticons are usually depicted as the antagonists in the fictional universes of the Transformers stoyline and related comics and cartoons, and the enemies of the Autobots and the University of California Davis Aggies...
governor of a province of 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...
known as Polyhex. There in his fortress known as Darkmount, he operated a giant smelting pool where the Decepticons melted down captured Autobot
Autobot
Autobot, a faction of sentient robots from the planet Cybertron, are usually the main protagonists in the fictional universe of the Transformers, a collection of various toys, graphic novels, paperback books, cartoons and movies first introduced in 1984. In all but one Transformer story, the...
s and Empties (the closest thing to Transformers civilians, a group of old battered and discarded robots who eke out a living in a slum
Slum
A slum, as defined by United Nations agency UN-HABITAT, is a run-down area of a city characterized by substandard housing and squalor and lacking in tenure security. According to the United Nations, the percentage of urban dwellers living in slums decreased from 47 percent to 37 percent in the...
known as Dead End), and used the metal to produce new Decepticons.
In robot mode Straxus wields an axe-like weapon which is engulfed in energy when used in combat. He is not shown to possess any ranged weapons in robot mode, but a single blow from his axe can cut several Transformers in half, and so he is a formidable opponent in mêlée combat. Straxus transforms into a large flying cannon; in this mode his firepower seems to rival both Megatron and Shockwave
Shockwave (Transformers)
Shockwave is the name of several fictional characters in the various Transformers series. Throughout his incarnations, he is usually distinguished by a laser cannon in lieu of one of his hands and his distinctive face, which is featureless save a single robotic eye...
and he can knock out large groups of enemies with a single shot.
Straxus was eventually killed by Blaster
Blaster (Transformers)
Blaster is the name of several fictional characters in the Transformers television and comic series based on the popular toy line produced by Takara Tomy and Hasbro. Due to trademark reasons, he is sometimes called Autobot Blaster...
; during a battle on the space-bridge
Space Bridge
In Marvel Comics' Transformers comic and cartoon, the Space Bridge is a device used by the Decepticons to travel between different planets, usually between Cybertron and Earth.-Generation One:...
, Straxus charged at him with his axe, but Blaster dodged out of the way and Straxus severed a fuel linkage that powers the trans-dimensional stabilizer. At the height of the battle, Blaster kicked him and Straxus then stumbled into a region of unstable trans-dimensional space on the now unstable Space Bridge and was completely disintegrated. Blaster's final words to Straxus, "Spare me the details, Straxus", were an ironic
Irony
Irony is a rhetorical device, literary technique, or situation in which there is a sharp incongruity or discordance that goes beyond the simple and evident intention of words or actions...
mockery of one of Straxus' own favourite figures of speech.
In the UK continuity, Straxus' head was preserved following his fight with Blaster, and he continued to lead the Cybertronian Decepticons in a reduced capacity (literally, as he had no body). When Megatron temporarily returned to Cybertron, Straxus had a device constructed which allowed him to transfer his mind into Megatron's body. This exacerbated Megatron's existing mental problems, giving him something of a split personality. It seemed, though, that he was able to suppress Straxus.
Straxus was not finished yet. Unbeknownst to all, Straxus had a copy of Megatron's body created by rebuilding a regular trooper in case his plan to possess the real Megatron failed. This Megatron, with a copy of Straxus buried in its mind, was sent to Earth over the spacebridge and buried in London. However, it was activated too soon by an attack by G.I. Joe, 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 the Mechanoid Centurion, and was dumped in the Thames
River Thames
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while fighting Centurion. Retrieved by Richard Branson
Richard Branson
Sir Richard Charles Nicholas Branson is an English business magnate, best known for his Virgin Group of more than 400 companies....
and stolen by the Decepticons he was taken to Shockwave, who believed he was the genuine article and wished to use him to battle Galvatron
Galvatron
Galvatron is the name of several fictional Transformers, most often the recreated version of Megatron, the Decepticon leader. He was voiced by Leonard Nimoy in the 1986 Transformers movie, and then by Frank Welker in season 3 and 4 of the animated television series. Since then, other Transformers...
, who posed a threat to Shockwave's leadership. After exposing him to a psycho probe that restored his sanity by killing Straxus' personality, he was sent to battle Galvatron. However, instead of killing him he teamed up with him and participated in the Time Wars. Disgusted by his future self's insanity, he journeyed to Cybertron with Ravage
Ravage (Transformers)
Ravage is the name of several fictional characters in the Transformers universes. Due to the inability to trademark the common word "ravage", he is sometimes called Battle Ravage, Command Ravage or Tripredacus Agent...
and killed the local Decepticon commanders. But the real Megatron, displaced by a spacebridge explosion soon arrived, believing a Straxus-controlled Megatron to be too great a threat. The two battled, with the truth coming out as Straxus' personality tried to take control of the copy once again. Desperate not to become Straxus, the copy then killed itself, ending the menace of Lord Straxus.
Straxus would make a cameo appearance in the Transformers: Generation 2
Transformers: Generation 2
Transformers: Generation 2 is the name used to refer to a Transformers toy line, television series and comic book series which ran from 1993-1995...
comic as well.In an issue 3 flashback, Jhiaxus
Jhiaxus
Jhiaxus 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...
talks of the Decepticons abandoning Cybertron, leaving only petty tyrants behind. One of these tyrants, although not named, is clearly Straxus.
IDW Publishing
Though not appearing in full at the time Straxus would make a cameo appearance in issue 4 of The Transformers: Megatron OriginThe Transformers: Megatron Origin
The Transformers: Megatron Origin is a comic book limited series by IDW Publishing exploring the origin of Megatron in its rebooted G1 universe...
. When Starscream
Starscream (Transformers)
Starscream is a fictional character in the Transformers franchise. He is one of the most prolific characters in the Transformers fictional work, appearing in almost all incarnations of the story. Starscream is usually portrayed with the same characterization...
is taken before the Autobot Senate the guards in the Senate are clearly modeled on Straxus, even wielding his signature energy axe.
Straxus himself would make an appearance at the end Spotlight: Cyclonus
The Transformers: Revelation
The Transformers: Revelation is a comic book miniseries, published by IDW Publishing, based on the Generation One Transformers and following on from The Transformers: Devastation...
, the first part of the Revelation saga. He appears with Nemesis Prime
Nemesis Prime
Nemesis Prime is the name of several fictional characters from the Transformers storyline. He is often depicted as an evil incarnation of Optimus Prime.-Transformers: Armada:...
, Galvatron
Galvatron
Galvatron is the name of several fictional Transformers, most often the recreated version of Megatron, the Decepticon leader. He was voiced by Leonard Nimoy in the 1986 Transformers movie, and then by Frank Welker in season 3 and 4 of the animated television series. Since then, other Transformers...
, Jhiaxus
Jhiaxus
Jhiaxus 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...
and one other amongst the Dead Universe Transformers preparing to initiate the expansion. This Straxus resembles the original, including having his trademark axe, but has no faceplate.
Manga
Straxus appears in the Generations 2011 issue #2 "The Fierce Fighting on Planet Nebulos" where he is among the Decepticon forces who ambush the Autobots on Nebulos.Toys
- Generations Deluxe Darkmount (2010)
- A new mold that is an homage to the character Straxus. Transforms into a half-trackHalf-trackA half-track is a civilian or military vehicle with regular wheels on the front for steering, and caterpillar tracks on the back to propel the vehicle and carry most of the load. The purpose of this combination is to produce a vehicle with the cross-country capabilities of a tank and the handling...
tank. - The mold for this figure is also used for Skullgrin in the same toy line.
- United UN10 Deluxe United Straxus (2010)
- The Japanese version of the Generations figure by Takara TomyTakara Tomyis a Japanese toy, children's merchandise and entertainment company created from the March 2006 merger of two companies: Tomy and long-time rival, Takara...
is in a metallic repaint.
External links
- Straxus on the Transformers Wiki
- The Transformers Archives synopsis of issue #17 & #18 of the Marvel Transformers comics from 1986
- List of Transformers comic issues featuring Lord Straxus