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Wreckage (Transformers)
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Wreckage is the name of three fictional characters in the various Transformers universes
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that transformed into a green missile tank. He was leader of the Land Military Team.
According to his biography in Dreamwave comics Wreckage is no stranger to combat, and in very independent, not wanting to side with the Autobots or Decepticons. He is strong and tough as Mini-Cons come, and his missiles can be high-explosive or EMP.
Wreckage and the others remained with the Autobots, eventually following them to Cybertron
and coming together to fight their evil creator Unicron
.
Though it is not shown specifically as to how/when Wreckage was found, he makes his first appearance in the series alongside his fellow Land Military teammates- Knock-Out and Bonecrusher- in Episode #22, "Vow" while he is still under Megatron's command. He last appeared in episode #27, "Detection".
Wreckage and the Land Military Team were captured and altered by the Decepticons to be used as weapons of conquest millions of years ago. They escaped aboard the exodus with most other Mini-Cons.
Wreckage first appeared in issue #7 of the Dreamwave Armada comic. They declared themselves free agents upon reactivating on Earth. Nonetheless, at the request of Alexis, Carlos and Rad, they freed Jolt, Longarm and Sparkplug from Decepticon captivity and helped them save the Autobots from the Decepticons.
Later they were taken against their will to Dualor's moonbase. Following the destruction and abandonment of the moonbase, the Land Military Team stayed with the Autobots, where they were instrumental in separating Star Saber from Megatron's grip after he used it to destroy the invading Galvatron
.
Finally in issue #18, Wreckage joined with all other active Mini-Cons in returning to Cybertron
and activating Over-Run's Mini-Con Matrix, incapacitating Unicron
and leading to his defeat.
called "Force of Habit." This story explained where he was during the events of the Cybertron story. Ultra Magnus was the commander of various Autobot ships sent to other planets in search for the Cyber Planet Keys. He also served as captain of the Iron Hope which was crewed by Bonecrusher
, Grimlock
, Ironhide
, Knock Out, Overcast, Prowl
, Quickstrike
, RipTide, Skyblast, Smokescreen
, Swoop
, Wreckage and the Sky Scorcher Mini-Con Team.
He last appeared in episode #49, "Destructive Power".
each on missions to steal copies of the plans for Omega Supreme
from the Autobot's Ocean City. Sharkticon was overpowered by underwater defenses and then tossed out by Kicker and the Mini-Cons Scattor, Skyboom and Wreckage. Each of the three made up stories to Megatron as to why they failed.
who appears in the toy line and supporting fiction for the 2007 live action
film "Transformers". He doesn't appear in the movie itself, but he's based on a design that didn't make the cut.
Wreckage is a cold-blooded methodical soldier who prefers close hand-to-hand combat.
distributed by Target
stores online, Wreckage was revealed to be among the Decepticons commanded by Starscream
who came to Earth
. Wreckage was the first of them to scan an Earth vehicle form, and was seemingly killed, or at least severely disabled, by a sneak attack from Sector-7 soldiers using an EMP
weapon. The other Decepticons made short work of the humans and left Wreckage behind.
In Transformers: Alliance it was revealed that Wreckage had survived and was working with Sector 7. Transported to a Sector Seven facility, Wreckage was reactivated and was initially cooperative, but turned violent after he learned they were studying him to reproduce transforming drones. He was offline again, but reawakened when he absorbed a sliver of the Allspark left behind by Optimus Prime. Rampaging through the facility, Wreckage made short work of the drones, but was confronted by a vengeful Starscream
, who had learned of his cooperation with Sector Seven. The two fought and Wreckage gained the upper hand, furious that Starscream dared to call him a traitor as he felt betrayed when abandoned by the other Decepticons, but he was distracted by Bumblebee and promptly killed by Starscream.
Wreckage attacks Pittsburgh issue #23 of the Titan Transformers Magazine series in a story called "Revolution Part 1."
Transformers universes
is an entertainment franchise. It began with the Hasbro Transformers toy line, centered on two factions of warring alien robots which are called the Autobots and the Decepticons...
.
Transformers: Armada
Wreckage (Shot in Japan) was the name of a Mini-ConMini-Con
Mini-Cons are a human-sized race and faction of power-enhancing transforming robots in the Transformers: Armada universe and its sequels, one of the assorted universes in Transformers fiction...
that transformed into a green missile tank. He was leader of the Land Military Team.
According to his biography in Dreamwave comics Wreckage is no stranger to combat, and in very independent, not wanting to side with the Autobots or Decepticons. He is strong and tough as Mini-Cons come, and his missiles can be high-explosive or EMP.
Animated series
After the Exodus crashed on Earth, Wreckage lay dormant until being found and reactivated by the Decepticons. Once he was reunited with Bonecrusher and Knock Out, however, the team eventually sent a signal to contact the Mini-Cons recovered by the Autobots. This ultimately led to a confrontation in which the Land Military Team, as well as many of the other Decepticon Mini-Cons, chose to join the Autobot side.Wreckage and the others remained with the Autobots, eventually following them to 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...
and coming together to fight their evil creator 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...
.
Though it is not shown specifically as to how/when Wreckage was found, he makes his first appearance in the series alongside his fellow Land Military teammates- Knock-Out and Bonecrusher- in Episode #22, "Vow" while he is still under Megatron's command. He last appeared in episode #27, "Detection".
Dreamwave Productions
Wreckage first appeared in issue #7 of the Dreamwave Armada comic. They declared themselves free agents upon reactivating on Earth. Nonetheless, at the request of Alexis, Carlos and Rad, they freed Jolt, Longarm and Sparkplug from Decepticon captivity and helped them save the Autobots from the Decepticons.
Later they were taken against their will to Dualor's moonbase. Following the destruction and abandonment of the moonbase, the Land Military Team stayed with the Autobots, where they were instrumental in separating Star Saber from Megatron's grip after he used it to destroy the invading 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...
.
Finally in issue #18, Wreckage joined with all other active Mini-Cons in returning to 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...
and activating Over-Run's Mini-Con Matrix, incapacitating 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...
and leading to his defeat.
Fun Publications
Wreckage appeared in the text story from Fun PublicationsFun Publications
Fun Publications is a publishing company that runs the Transformers Collectors Club and G.I. Joe Collectors Club under licensefrom Hasbro. Besides releasing comics, Fun Publications releases exclusive toys and runs conventions for their clubs....
called "Force of Habit." This story explained where he was during the events of the Cybertron story. Ultra Magnus was the commander of various Autobot ships sent to other planets in search for the Cyber Planet Keys. He also served as captain of the Iron Hope which was crewed by Bonecrusher
Bonecrusher (Transformers)
Bonecrusher is the name of several fictional characters in the various Transformers universes.-Transformers: Generation 1:Bonecrusher is a member of the Constructicons. He is a brawler by nature and specialises in demolitions work...
, 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...
, 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:...
, Knock Out, Overcast, Prowl
Prowl (Transformers)
Prowl is the name of several fictional characters in the Transformers series. "Prowl" is one of the most re-used American names in the assorted Transformers series, and its use has become almost synonymous with Autobots who possess a police car alternate mode...
, 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:...
, RipTide, Skyblast, 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...
, Swoop
Swoop (Transformers)
Swoop is the name of several fictional characters in the Transformers fictional series and toy line. He was first introduced in 1985 and was voiced by Michael Bell in the animated The Transformers series.-Transformers: Generation 1:...
, Wreckage and the Sky Scorcher Mini-Con Team.
Toys
- Armada Wreckage (2002)
- Wreckage was part of a Mini-Con 3 pack with Knock Out and Bonecrusher. Wreckage was re-colored and re-released as Fetch, a member of the Night Attack Team. He was later redecoed into the Cybertron Mini-Con TankorTankorTankor 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...
. - A Chinese made remake of Armada Wreckage by AggloAggloAgglo Corporation Limited is a Hong Kong based toy manufacturer known for low-cost children's items and knockoffs of toys from other companies, including Transformers and Power Rangers....
and sold in Big Lots stores in 2007, this toy is about double the size of the original toy.
Transformers: Energon
Wreckage was one of three Mini-Cons who formed the Energon Saber. He seems to be unrelated to the first Mini-Con named Wreckage.Animated series
Wreckage first appeared in episode #4, "Megatron's Sword".He last appeared in episode #49, "Destructive Power".
Dreamwave Productions
The Dreamwave Summer Special contained a story called "Perspective" - Now in command of the Decepticons, Megatron sends Snowcat, Slugslinger and SharkticonSharkticon
-Transformers: Generation One:The ravenous Sharkticons, the most famous and deadly of the Quintessons' slaves, are rotund robots capable of transforming into ferocious, amphibious creatures...
each on missions to steal copies of the plans for Omega Supreme
Omega Supreme
Omega Supreme is the name of a fictional character from the Transformers franchise. He is always an Autobot and is often depicted as a gigantic transformer with vast strength and/or overwhelming firepower.-Transformers: Generation 1:...
from the Autobot's Ocean City. Sharkticon was overpowered by underwater defenses and then tossed out by Kicker and the Mini-Cons Scattor, Skyboom and Wreckage. Each of the three made up stories to Megatron as to why they failed.
Toys
- Energon Wreckage (2004)
- Wreckage is a remold of Armada Runway. He was later redecoed into Cybertron SunstormSunstorm (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:...
. - The Energon Saber Mini-Con team was repackaged in 2006 as a Universe toy.
- A Chinese made remake of Energon Wreckage by AggloAggloAgglo Corporation Limited is a Hong Kong based toy manufacturer known for low-cost children's items and knockoffs of toys from other companies, including Transformers and Power Rangers....
and sold in Big Lots stores in 2007, this toy is about double the size of the original toy.
Transformers
Wreckage is the name of a 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...
who appears in the toy line and supporting fiction for the 2007 live action
Live action
In filmmaking, video production, and other media, the term live action refers to cinematography, videography not produced using animation...
film "Transformers". He doesn't appear in the movie itself, but he's based on a design that didn't make the cut.
Wreckage is a cold-blooded methodical soldier who prefers close hand-to-hand combat.
IDW Publishing
In the second issue of the Transformers: Movie PrequelTransformers: Movie Prequel
Transformers: Movie Prequel, published by IDW Publishing, is a 2007 comic book limited series that serves as a prequel to the 2007 film Transformers. It is written by Simon Furman and IDW editor-in-chief Chris Ryall, who was allowed to read the film's script, and penciled by artist Don Figueroa...
distributed by 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...
stores online, Wreckage was revealed to be among the Decepticons commanded by 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...
who came to Earth
Earth
Earth is the third planet from the Sun, and the densest and fifth-largest of the eight planets in the Solar System. It is also the largest of the Solar System's four terrestrial planets...
. Wreckage was the first of them to scan an Earth vehicle form, and was seemingly killed, or at least severely disabled, by a sneak attack from Sector-7 soldiers using an EMP
Electromagnetic pulse
An electromagnetic pulse is a burst of electromagnetic radiation. The abrupt pulse of electromagnetic radiation usually results from certain types of high energy explosions, especially a nuclear explosion, or from a suddenly fluctuating magnetic field...
weapon. The other Decepticons made short work of the humans and left Wreckage behind.
In Transformers: Alliance it was revealed that Wreckage had survived and was working with Sector 7. Transported to a Sector Seven facility, Wreckage was reactivated and was initially cooperative, but turned violent after he learned they were studying him to reproduce transforming drones. He was offline again, but reawakened when he absorbed a sliver of the Allspark left behind by Optimus Prime. Rampaging through the facility, Wreckage made short work of the drones, but was confronted by a vengeful 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...
, who had learned of his cooperation with Sector Seven. The two fought and Wreckage gained the upper hand, furious that Starscream dared to call him a traitor as he felt betrayed when abandoned by the other Decepticons, but he was distracted by Bumblebee and promptly killed by Starscream.
Titan Magazines
Note: Information in italics occure in the alternate storyline where Megatron won the battle for the Allspark.Wreckage attacks Pittsburgh issue #23 of the Titan Transformers Magazine series in a story called "Revolution Part 1."
Toys
- Transformers Deluxe Wreckage (2007)
- A Deluxe sized Decepticon with spring-loaded swords made of translucent red plastic. His vehicle mode's colored are in arctic camouflageCamouflageCamouflage is a method of concealment that allows an otherwise visible animal, military vehicle, or other object to remain unnoticed, by blending with its environment. Examples include a leopard's spotted coat, the battledress of a modern soldier and a leaf-mimic butterfly...
- white and light gray. With a real United States Marine CorpsUnited States Marine CorpsThe United States Marine Corps is a branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for providing power projection from the sea, using the mobility of the United States Navy to deliver combined-arms task forces rapidly. It is one of seven uniformed services of the United States...
LAV-C2 armored personnel carrier being 639 centimeters long and this toy measuring 12.5 centimeters long, it would have a scale of 1/51 and he would stand about 23 feet tall in robot mode (roughly equivalent to the height of AutobotAutobotAutobot, 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...
Ratchet from the movie). The toy was redecoed into BludgeonBludgeon (Transformers)Bludgeon is the name of several fictional characters in the Transformers universes. For trademark reasons, he is now marketed by Hasbro as Decepticon Bludgeon. They are all Decepticon warriors who turn into tanks.-Transformers: Generation 1:...
for the Revenge of the Fallen line.- Transformers
- In the Transformers 3D Battle Cards Wreckage instead appears as a modified M1 AbramsM1 AbramsThe M1 Abrams is a third-generation main battle tank produced in the United States. It is named after General Creighton Abrams, former Army Chief of Staff and Commander of US military forces in Vietnam from 1968 to 1972. The M1 is a well armed, heavily armored, and highly mobile tank designed for...
TankTankA tank is a tracked, armoured fighting vehicle designed for front-line combat which combines operational mobility, tactical offensive, and defensive capabilities...
. This is simply a repaint of the Brawl card.