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'''Skywarp''' is the name of | '''Skywarp''' is the name of six [[fictional characters]] in the [[Transformers]] series, first introducedin 1984. | ||
== | ==1984 The Transformers== | ||
The original Skywarp is a Decepticon warrior. Like his name suggests, is able to teleport. | The original Skywarp is a Decepticon warrior. Like his name suggests, is able to teleport. | ||
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Accompanying Megatron to the disputed Soviet border state of Brasnya, Skywarp was sent to wait in case back-up was needed—and it was as Optimus Prime appeared leading a team of Autobots to stop the Decepticons. Skywarp and Astrotrain attacked using Skywarp's teleporting power, running interference for the human facsimile they were using. Despite his teleporting powers Jazz and Wheeljack quickly cottoned on and anticipated his moves. Skywarp then disappeared, promising to return with reinforcements. He returned with Thundercracker, damaging Hot Rod severely and killing the facsimile. However, they were forced to flee when Megatron called for pickup after his Ore-13 was expended. His alternate mode here is that of an F-22 Raptor, the successor to his original Generation 1 F-15 alternate jet mode. | Accompanying Megatron to the disputed Soviet border state of Brasnya, Skywarp was sent to wait in case back-up was needed—and it was as Optimus Prime appeared leading a team of Autobots to stop the Decepticons. Skywarp and Astrotrain attacked using Skywarp's teleporting power, running interference for the human facsimile they were using. Despite his teleporting powers Jazz and Wheeljack quickly cottoned on and anticipated his moves. Skywarp then disappeared, promising to return with reinforcements. He returned with Thundercracker, damaging Hot Rod severely and killing the facsimile. However, they were forced to flee when Megatron called for pickup after his Ore-13 was expended. His alternate mode here is that of an F-22 Raptor, the successor to his original Generation 1 F-15 alternate jet mode. | ||
Skywarp and the other Seekers also appeared in the mini-series, The Transformers: Evolutions: Hearts of Steel. Skywarp was the first Decepticon to appear, seemingly wakened by Muldoon's sunken submarine. Sent to scout ahead of the Decepticon Astrotrain, he was presumably destroyed when Bumblebee and John Henry managed to send the entire Decepticon rail convoy into a chasm.[ | Skywarp and the other Seekers also appeared in the mini-series, The Transformers: Evolutions: Hearts of Steel. Skywarp was the first Decepticon to appear, seemingly wakened by Muldoon's sunken submarine. Sent to scout ahead of the Decepticon Astrotrain, he was presumably destroyed when Bumblebee and John Henry managed to send the entire Decepticon rail convoy into a chasm. | ||
===Games=== | |||
Skywarp is one of the example character sheets given in the 2022 [[Transformers Roleplaying Game]].<REF>https://anyflip.com/ihnie/xfzu/basic</REF> | |||
===Toys=== | ===Toys=== | ||
*'''''Hasbro Transformers'' Decepticon Plane Skywarp'' (1984) | *'''''Hasbro Transformers'' Decepticon Plane Skywarp''' (1984) | ||
*'''''Kenner'' Machine Wars Basic Skywarp''' (1997) | *'''''Kenner'' Machine Wars Basic Skywarp''' (1997) | ||
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*'''''Takara Smallest Transformers'' Skywarp''' (2003) | *'''''Takara Smallest Transformers'' Skywarp''' (2003) | ||
:This black and purple recolor of Smallest Transformers Starscream was only released as a chase item (one in a case of 48) in wave 1 of the toy line. Despite the small size (roughly 2 inches in robot height), the toy is virtually faithful to the original G1 toy's design and transformation. | :This black and purple recolor of Smallest Transformers Starscream was only released as a chase item (one in a case of 48) in wave 1 of the toy line. Despite the small size (roughly 2 inches in robot height), the toy is virtually faithful to the original G1 toy's design and transformation. | ||
*'''''Hasbro Transformers: Legacy Core Class'' Skywarp''' (2022) | |||
:A new mold. Turns from jet to robot. | |||
:Comes with a fork accessory that combines with the weapons for ''Legacy'' Iguanus and ''Legacy'' Hot Rod. | |||
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==2007 Transformers== | ==2007 Transformers== | ||
According to an interview with producer Tom DeSanto published in issue 15 of the Transformers Collectors' Club Magazine, the original lineup pitched for the Decepticons in the 2007 live action Transformers film was Megatron, Starscream, Soundwave, Ravage, Laserbeak, Rumble, Skywarp and Shockwave. Skywarp did not appear in the film, but did appear in the toy line and comics for sequel films. | According to an interview with producer Tom DeSanto published in issue 15 of the Transformers Collectors' Club Magazine, the original lineup pitched for the Decepticons in the 2007 live action Transformers film was Megatron, Starscream, Soundwave, Ravage, Laserbeak, Rumble, Skywarp and Shockwave. Skywarp did not appear in the film, but did appear in the toy line and comics for sequel films. | ||
===Fictional biography=== | |||
{{quote|Skywarp has never been interested in power or conquest. He simply wishes to be left alone in his pursuit of knowledge. He joined the Decepticons because Megatron was willing to give him facilities in which to work, and simply leave him alone. In return, he has produced countless powerful weapons and experimental systems for his comrades. He is personally equipped with mighty weapons that can twist the very fabric of reality into a smear of color and light, or rip mountains apart}} | |||
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==2008 Shattered Glass== | ==2008 Shattered Glass== | ||
Skywarp is a heroic Decepticon in Shattered Glass stories by Fun Publications. | Skywarp is a heroic Decepticon in Shattered Glass stories by Fun Publications. He is the mirror universe counterpart of the 1984 character. | ||
In art Skywarp appeared as Cybertron Starscream in Generation 2 Cyberjet Air Raid colors and as United Ghost Starscream in Cybertron Skywarp colors. | In art Skywarp appeared as Cybertron Starscream in Generation 2 Cyberjet Air Raid colors and as United Ghost Starscream in Cybertron Skywarp colors. | ||
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[[Category:3H Enterprises characters]] | |||
[[Category:Beast Wars II characters]] | |||
[[Category:Classicverse Transformers characters]] | |||
[[Category:Combiners (Transformers)]] | |||
[[Category:Decepticons]] | [[Category:Decepticons]] | ||
[[Category:Maximals]] | |||
[[Category:Seekers (Transformers)]] | |||
[[Category:Shattered Glass Decepticons]] | [[Category:Shattered Glass Decepticons]] | ||