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===Other Media=== | ===Other Media=== | ||
Thundercracker appeared in the ''[[Robot Chicken]]'' episode "Junk in the Trunk". He was seen with the other [[Decepticon]]s using a dam to stock-pile energon cubes until the [[Autobot]]s attacked. | Thundercracker appeared in the ''[[Robot Chicken]]'' episode "Junk in the Trunk". He was seen with the other [[Decepticon]]s using a dam to stock-pile energon cubes until the [[Autobot]]s attacked. | ||
===Games=== | |||
Thundercracker is one of the example character sheets given in the 2022 [[Transformers Roleplaying Game]].<REF>https://anyflip.com/ihnie/xfzu/basic</REF> | |||
===Toys=== | ===Toys=== | ||
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==2007 Transformers== | ==2007 Transformers== | ||
Thundercracker lives on fear. Special materials in his vehicle body allow him to emit controlled sonic detonations that can be heard 200 miles away. Cruising along at Mach 6, he wants his enemies to hear him before they see him. He wants them to know he's coming, and cower in fear at their impending doom.< | {{Infobox character| | ||
name =Thundercracker | |||
|image =Raptor F-22 27th.jpg | |||
|caption =The F-22 Raptor Thundercracker is based on | |||
|affiliation =Decepticon | |||
|subgroup =Legends, Seekers, Voyagers, Cybertron Defense Force | |||
|rank =5 | |||
|partner = Starscream, Skywarp, Spinister | |||
|function = Warrior, Aerial Assault, Aerial Espionage | |||
|motto = | |||
|alternatemodes =Cybertronian jet, [[Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor]] | |||
|series =''[[Transformers (film)|Transformers]]''<br>''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]''<br>''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon]]'' | |||
|voiceby =[[Seth Bleiler]] | |||
}} | |||
Thundercracker lives on fear. Special materials in his vehicle body allow him to emit controlled sonic detonations that can be heard 200 miles away. Cruising along at Mach 6, he wants his enemies to hear him before they see him. He wants them to know he's coming, and cower in fear at their impending doom.<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/resources/movie-decepticons-181/thundercracker-1258/ TFW2005.com - Thundercracker]</ref> | |||
Thundercracker's design is also the basis for a series of Decepticon drones. | Thundercracker's design is also the basis for a series of Decepticon drones. | ||
===IDW Publishing=== | |||
In ''[[Transformers: Defiance]]'' the planet Cybertron is invaded by aliens from the Eshems Nebula and Thundercracker is among the defenders in the city of Metrotitan, near the temple at Simfur. In issue #2 he sides with Megatron in his decision to counter-attack Cybertron's invaders and is among the fleet that attacks their ships. In issue #3 Thundercracker iss among the troops under the command of Starscream ordered by Megatron to bring in Optimus and kill his companions. | |||
Thundercracker also appears in ''[[Reign of Starscream]]'' comic book series. He is a blue colored Decepticon looking a great deal like Starscream's Cybertronian form. He was left aboard the Nemesis on Mars when the Decepticons attacked Earth in the 2007 movie. Starscream left Earth after and returned to Mars to recreate the Allspark. Thundercacker is loyal to Starscream by helping him recover after his journey to Mars. He addresses Starscream as Lord Starscream, or Commander Starscream. Starscream mentions that Thundercracker is a Seeker, just like himself. Thundercracker seems smart by asking Starscream about Earth, and predicts their vehicles are like their own on Cybertron. In issue #5 Starscream sacrificed the sparks of Crankcase, Elita One, Grindcore, Signal Flare, and Warpath to bring his new Allspark Cube online. Although the cube failed to function Starscream did not have time to find out why as Dreadwing made his bid to overthrow the Decepticons using his army of drones. While Ramjet and Divebomb sided with Dreadwing, Thundercracker remained loyal to his leader along with Stockade. After Starscream vanished through the space bridge, Thundercracker departed Cybertron in hopes of finding him. | |||
In ''Tales of the Fallen'' #6 [[Arcee]] is taken by Thundercracker and given to the Decepticon medic [[Flatline (Transformers)|Flatline]], who experiments on her. Upon waking up she discovers [[Skids (Transformers)|Skids]] and [[Mudflap (Transformers)|Mudflap]] are also captives of the Decepticons.<ref>http://chrismowry.blogspot.com/2010/01/arcee-5-pages.html</ref> | |||
Note: Thundercracker's appearance in the IDW Publishing comics varies from the toy quite a bit because he never assumes an Earth vehicle alternate mode, instead staying in Cybertronian form. His robot mode more closely resembles the toy for Protoform Starscream in Thundercracker's colors, while his vehicle mode more closely resembles the vehicle mode of Megatron's Cybertronian jet. | |||
===Titan Magazines=== | |||
Thundercracker style drones were seen attacking a [[NATO]] fleet in ''Twilight's Last Gleaming'' part 2. | |||
===Video games=== | |||
Thundercracker also has a small role in the ''Transformers: The Game'' video game, most of all on the [[PlayStation Portable|PSP]] version, in which one can play as the character in multi-player mode. He speaks a few lines. | |||
Thundercracker is a minion of [[Shockwave (Transformers)|Shockwave]], and spends most of his time transporting the Decepticon from place to place. He also meets [[Blackout (Transformers)|Blackout]] and Shockwave after the Decepticons attack the base in [[Qatar]]. Later, he assists Shockwave and [[Dreadwing]] to find frozen Decpticon leader [[Megatron]] in the Arctic Circle, but they only find information on a launch of a satellite. The Autobots attempt to destroy the base, but Thundercracker and Shockwave escape, leaving Dreadwing dead. He then flies Shockwave to the launch site, and places the signal there awhile Shockwave distracts security. He then rescues Shockwave. After that, Thundercracker alone attempts to stop the Autobots from approaching [[Hoover Dam]], the location of Megatron and the [[AllSpark]], but is killed by Autobot [[List of The Transformers (TV series) characters|Ironhide]]. Shockwave does not discover this, but finds that the Autobots have transmitted a virus to the signal, foiling their plot. | |||
Note: In the game, Thundercracker's appearance is based on Dreadwing with a new head, not Starscream. | |||
===Toys=== | |||
All toys of this character are officially licensed from [[Lockheed Martin]]. | |||
* '''''Transformers'' Voyager Thundercracker''' (2007) | |||
:A light-blue recolor of Voyager Class Starscream, featuring an alternate head sculpt.<ref>[http://www.toysgamesgifts.co.uk/transformers-movie-voyager-thundercracker-i1398.html Transformers Movie Voyager - Thundercracker<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> In vehicle mode, the toy is 21 centimeters long. Since a real F-22 is 1890 centimeters long, this toy has a scale of about 1/90 scale and Thundercracker would stand about 55 feet (17 m) tall. | |||
* '''''Transformers'' 3D Battle Card Game Movie Thundercracker''' (2007) | |||
:Thundercracker is among the characters which appeared in the 1st wave of [[Transformers 3D Battle Card Game]] by [[Wizards of the Coast]]. He is a redeco of movie Starscream. | |||
* '''''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends Thundercracker''' (2009) | |||
:A redeco of Legends Starscream. This was available in a [[Kmart]] store exclusive 4 pack with his partner [[Spinister]]. | |||
* '''''Dark of the Moon'' Deluxe Thundercracker''' (2011) | |||
:A blue redeco of Deluxe Starscream with silver and red stripes that pay homage to his G1 incarnation. Unlike Starscream, Thundercracker comes with two Mech Tech weapons: half of Starscream's sword and a blue redeco of [[Roadbuster#Transformers: Dark of the Moon|Roadbuster]]'s chainsaw blaster.<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-movie-toys--products-30/dark-of-the-moon-thundercracker-revealed-171547/ TFW2005.com - ''Dark of the Moon'' Thundercracker Revealed]</ref> | |||
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==''Transformers Animated''== | |||
{{Infobox character| | |||
name =Thundercracker | |||
|image = | |||
|caption = | |||
|affiliation =Decepticon | |||
|subgroup =Activators, Starscream clones | |||
|rank = | |||
|partner = Starscream, Skywarp, Sunstorm, Ramjet, Slipstream, Megatron, Blitzwing, Lugnut | |||
|function =[[Egomaniac]] | |||
|motto =''"I am invincible! Anyone who defeats me is just lucky!"'' | |||
|alternatemodes =Futuristic harrier jet similar to [[Sukhoi Su-47 Berkut]] | |||
|series =''[[Transformers Animated]]'' | |||
| engvoice = [[Tom Kenny]] | |||
| japanvoice = [[Jin Yamanoi]] | |||
}} | |||
In ''[[Transformers Animated]]'', Thundercracker is a clone of [[Starscream]], and embodies the [[egomaniacal]] side of his personality.<ref>{{cite book |title=[[Transformers Animated: The Allspark Almanac]] |author=[[Jim Sorenson]] & [[Bill Forster (writer)|Bill Forster]]| publisher=Idea & Design Works Llc |date=August 15, 2009 |ISBN=978-1-60010-487-9 | page=84}}</ref> | |||
===Animated series=== | |||
Using the [[Transformers|Allspark]] fragment embedded in his forehead, Starscream brought life to numerous clones, who took distinct aspects of his personality. Thundercracker received the egomaniac side of Starscream and thus is extremely prideful in his abilities and refuses to acknowledge that he has limits. He participated in the clones' assault on [[Megatron]]'s stronghold, but was caught up in [[Mixmaster (Transformers)|Mixmaster's]] cement along with Skywarp and [[Blurr]] and ended up being sent through the space bridge, to an unknown destination where Thundercracker managed to break Skywarp and Blurr out of their confinement, only to unsuccessfully attack the latter. Blurr managed to escape, humiliating Thundercracker by using him as a springboard to race his way across the galaxy. Thundercracker's ultimate fate is unknown, as the series ended without him appearing again. He, Skywarp, [[Swindle (Transformers)|Swindle]], and Team Chaar are the remaining Decepticons in space. | |||
Thundercracker was never called by name in the run of the animated series.{{Citation needed|date=January 2011}} | |||
===Toys=== | |||
* '''''Animated'' Activators Thundercracker''' (2008) | |||
:A dark blue redeco of ''Animated'' Activators [[Starscream (Transformers)#Transformers Animated|Starscream]].<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/resources/animated-decepticons-191/thundercracker-1829/ TFW2005.com - ''Animated'' Thundercracker]</ref> | |||
* '''''Animated'' Voyager Thundercracker''' (unreleased) | |||
:A blue redeco of Voyager Class Starscream. Though pre-production units have been shown online, the figure has yet to be released on retail.{{Citation needed|date=January 2011}} | |||
* '''''Animated'' TA-24 Activators Thundercracker (Takara Tomy)''' (2010) | |||
:The 2010 Japan release version by [[Takara Tomy]] is virtually identical to the Hasbro version, with the exception of purple Decepticon emblems.<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/animated-8/official-high-resolution-images-of-june-2010-japanese-transformers-animated-releases-169829/ TFW2005.com - Official High Resolution Images of June 2010 Japanese Transformers Animated Releases]</ref> | |||
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==2008 Shattered Glass== | ==2008 Shattered Glass== | ||
{{Infobox character| | |||
name = Thundercracker | |||
|image = USAF F-15D Top.jpg | |||
|caption = The F-15 Jet Thundercracker is based on. | |||
|affiliation = Decepticon | |||
|subgroup = Convention exclusives, Deluxe vehicles, Mayhem Suppression Squad | |||
|function = Vigilante Adventurer | |||
|motto = "''Nothing to fear here. It'll all be okay.''" | |||
|rank =7 | |||
|partner = Galvatron | |||
|alternatemodes =[[F-15 Eagle|F-15]] jet fighter, Cybertronian spacecraft. | |||
|series =''[[Transformers: Timelines]]'' | |||
|engvoice = | |||
|japanvoice = | |||
}} | |||
A mirror-universe version of Thundercracker appeared in the Transformers: Timelines fiction. He is one of the heroic Decepticons. Thundercracker has the ability to completely deaden all sound in an area with his engines. He is painted in his Generation 1 Action Master toy colors. | A mirror-universe version of Thundercracker appeared in the Transformers: Timelines fiction. He is one of the heroic Decepticons. Thundercracker has the ability to completely deaden all sound in an area with his engines. He is painted in his Generation 1 Action Master toy colors. | ||
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==Aligned Continuity== | ==Aligned Continuity== | ||
{{Infobox character| | |||
name = Thundercracker | |||
|image = | |||
|caption = | |||
|affiliation = Decepticon | |||
|subgroup = [[Seekers (Transformers)|Seekers]] | |||
|rank = | |||
|function = Scientist, Aerial Assault, Warrior | |||
|partner = | |||
|motto = | |||
|alternatemodes = Cybertronian jet | |||
|series = | |||
|engvoice = [[Graham McTavish]] | |||
|japanvoice = | |||
}} | |||
===Books=== | ===Books=== | ||
Thundercracker appears in the novel ''Transformers: Exodus''. | Thundercracker appears in the novel ''Transformers: Exodus''.<ref>{{cite book|isbn=978-0-345-52252-8 |title=Transformers: Exodus - The Official History of the War for Cybertron |publisher=Del Rey Books |year=2010 |author=Alexander C. Irvine}}</ref> | ||
===Games=== | ===Games=== | ||
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===Toys=== | ===Toys=== | ||
*'''''Arms Micron'' Deluxe Thundercracker''' | *'''''Arms Micron'' Deluxe Thundercracker''' | ||
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==''Transformers: Cyberverse''== | |||
{{Infobox character | |||
| name = Thundercracker | |||
| image = | |||
| caption = | |||
| affiliation = Decepticon | |||
| subgroup = [[List of Decepticons#Decepticon Jets/Seekers|Seeker]] | |||
| function = | |||
| alternatemodes = | |||
| series = | |||
| engvoice = Ben Bott | |||
}} | |||
{{-}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Fictional henchmen]] | [[Category:Fictional henchmen]] | ||
[[Category:Fictional mercenaries]] | [[Category:Fictional mercenaries]] | ||
[[Category:Seekers (Transformers)]] | |||
[[Category:Shattered Glass Decepticons]] | [[Category:Shattered Glass Decepticons]] | ||
[[Category:Wings of Honor Transformers characters]] | [[Category:Wings of Honor Transformers characters]] | ||
[[Category:Transformers: Robot Masters characters]] | [[Category:Transformers: Robot Masters characters]] | ||
[[Category:Villains in animated television series]] | [[Category:Villains in animated television series]] | ||