TRANSFORMERS
CYBETRON
FIELD GUIDE

Megatron is a ruthless conqueror who seeks to control every planet he touches. Armed with a powerful fusion cannon, he leads the Decepticons through intimidation, military strength, and relentless ambition. In classic G1, he transforms into a handgun and wages war against his great Autobot rival, Optimus Prime. Starscream repeatedly schemes to replace him, while Soundwave remains a trusted operative. In this fan guide, Megatron wants the Matrix of Leadership and considers Unicron his mortal enemy. In the 1986 movie, his battle with Optimus leaves him gravely wounded; Starscream casts him into space, where Unicron rebuilds him as Galvatron.

Galvatron leads alongside Megatron in this fan guide. In the original G1 movie, however, he is Megatron reborn: after Starscream abandons the wounded leader in space, Unicron gives him a powerful new body and orders him to destroy the Matrix of Leadership. Transforming into a futuristic cannon, Galvatron returns to Cybertron and destroys Starscream during his coronation. He resents being controlled by Unicron and tries to turn the captured Matrix against him, but cannot open it. When Unicron attacks Cybertron, Galvatron fires on him and is swallowed. Inside Unicron, he briefly proposes an alliance with Hot Rod before Unicron forces him back into battle. Hot Rod becomes Rodimus Prime and uses the Matrix to destroy Unicron.

Starscream is the Decepticon air commander, transforming into a red, gray, and blue F-15 fighter jet. Fast, skilled, and armed with null-rays that disrupt electrical systems, he favors speed and cunning over brute force. But his greatest ambition is to overthrow Megatron. He constantly challenges his leader, plots betrayals, and seizes any sign of weakness as a chance to take command. His arrogance often ruins his plans. In the 1986 movie, he throws the badly wounded Megatron into space and crowns himself leader. His triumph ends when Megatron returns as Galvatron and destroys him. Even then, Starscream returns as a ghost in the G1 cartoon, still scheming for power.

In the 1986 G1 movie, Scourge is created from Thundercracker after the wounded Decepticon is cast into space with Megatron and the others. Unicron rebuilds him into a fearsome tracker and gives him command of the Sweeps, a pack of similar-looking hunters. Scourge transforms into a blue-and-white futuristic flying craft and serves Galvatron on the mission to hunt the Autobots and destroy the Matrix of Leadership for Unicron. He fights as part of Unicron’s new Decepticon force; Galvatron is the one who directly rebels against their creator. After Unicron’s destruction, Scourge survives and continues serving Galvatron alongside Cyclonus.

Ramjet is an aggressive, reckless Decepticon aerial warrior who transforms into a mostly white fighter jet with red wings and black details. One of the Coneheads alongside Dirge and Thrust, he prefers smashing opponents to careful planning. His reinforced nose lets him ram targets at tremendous speed, making mid-air collisions his specialty. But repeated crashes can damage his own internal machinery. His motto: “If it flies, crash it!”

Thrust is a loud, boastful Decepticon warrior who transforms into a dark red fighter jet with distinctive wing-mounted fans. One of the Coneheads alongside Ramjet and Dirge, he uses his roaring engines to frighten enemies before attacking. Despite his swagger, he is not very brave when opponents stand their ground. His powerful acceleration can topple nearby buildings. He flies at Mach 2.5 and can briefly double that speed, carrying four air-to-air missiles and two automatic missile launchers in robot mode. His motto: “My engines’ roar is my enemies’ song of doom!”

Astrotrain transforms between a robot, steam locomotive, and space shuttle. He transports Decepticon troops and cargo, using rapid transformations to confuse his enemies. In the 1986 movie, he carries the retreating Decepticons away from Earth before the wounded are thrown into space. His motto: “In confusion there is opportunity.”

A Triple Changer who becomes both a tank and a fighter jet. Blitzwing combines ground firepower with aerial attacks.

A blue-and-brown jet and one of the Coneheads alongside Ramjet and Thrust. Dirge uses the unsettling sound of his engines to spread fear.

A purple, single-eyed Decepticon who transforms into a futuristic ray gun. In the G1 cartoon, Shockwave guards Cybertron while Megatron campaigns on Earth.

A black-and-purple jet who can teleport. Skywarp uses surprise attacks and enjoys playing cruel tricks.

A blue fighter jet who uses sonic booms to intimidate enemies. In the 1986 movie, the wounded Thundercracker is rebuilt by Unicron as Scourge.

A bulldozer who loves smashing structures. Bonecrusher combines with the other five Constructicons to form Devastator.

A crane truck known for precision and a demanding attitude. Hook is one of the six Constructicons who form Devastator.

A dump truck who carries materials and equipment. Long Haul wants more action than his hauling duties usually allow and helps form Devastator.

A cement mixer who works with chemicals and raw materials. Mixmaster supplies the Constructicons with useful mixtures and helps form Devastator.

An excavator who searches for useful resources and salvage. Scavenger is one of the six robots who combine into Devastator.

A front-end loader and the Constructicons’ leader. Scrapper designs structures and combines with his team to form Devastator.

A mechanical rhinoceros beetle who uses cerebro-shells to control other minds. Bombshell relies on manipulation as well as firepower.

A grasshopper-shaped spy with powerful legs. Kickback gathers secrets and uses his kicks to damage enemies.

A mechanical stag beetle who channels electricity through his pincers. Shrapnel turns electrical power into a dangerous weapon.

A beetle-shaped Decepticon who relies on relentless gunfire. Barrage belongs to the Deluxe Insecticons from the original G1 toy line.

A grasshopper-shaped warrior who devastates obstacles in his path. Ransack is one of the Deluxe Insecticons from the original G1 toy line.

The patient, calculating leader of the Predacons transforms into a mechanical lion. Razorclaw waits for the right moment to strike, then leads his team into battle. He forms Predaking’s central body.

A ferocious Predacon who transforms into a mechanical tiger. Rampage loves battle and attacks with wild energy. He joins the other four Predacons to form Predaking.

A winged hunter who transforms into a mechanical eagle. Divebomb attacks from above and gives the Predacons their aerial advantage. He combines with his teammates to form Predaking.

A stubborn warrior who transforms into a mechanical rhinoceros. Headstrong charges through obstacles and enemy defenses, preferring brute force to advice. He is one of Predaking’s five components.

A hot-tempered Predacon who transforms into a mechanical buffalo. Tantrum supplies fuel to his teammates and unleashes his anger in battle. He combines with the team to form Predaking.