Skystalker (G1)
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| The name or term "Skystalker" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, seeSkystalker (disambiguation). |
- Skystalker is aDecepticonMicromasterfrom theGeneration 1continuity family.
Skystalkeris a bit of a wimp physically, but makes up for it by being a conniving schemer with his eye on total control of the Decepticons. So far, he has total control of an interstellar shuttle that turns into a heavily armed base.[1]
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Fiction
DreamwaveGeneration Onecontinuity
Skystalker was among the Transformers who chose to become smaller and more energy-efficient once the war began depleting the planet's resources, then became an interstellar assault leader who led a group of Decepticons into space to conquer while most others were locked in battle on their home planet.Recipe for HateOne of the planets they assaulted wasParadron,where they massacred the locals and discovered aGolden Diskbefore Skystalker was defeated by the AutobotCountdownand left to die.Destined for NothingHe eventually returned to Cybertron with his second-in-commandSkyhopperto get the disk back from Countdown and conquer the planet while he was at it.The Gray Race
Skystalker's varied experiences in outer space had left him thinking of Decepticon leaders as petty, arrogant and unable to see the big picture, and thus he quickly moved to overthrow the current leader,Shockwave.Since the war had drained the "guzzlers"of most of their energy, his plan was as simple as walking up to Shockwave and beating him up.Recipe for HateThe next phase of Skystalker's plan was to improve Cybertron by ridding the planet of all the resource-draining guzzlers, leaving it populated by Micromasters under his rule. Using Shockwave's severed head to direct orders to the Decepticon army, he ordered them into a full-scale assault on the Autobot forces in the hopes that the massive battle would destroy both sides. Before his plan could come to fruition, Skystalker was again confronted by Countdown and forced to flee Cybertron.Victims of the Revolution
Train Wars
During his partnership withShouki,Daniel Witwickywore anexosuitthat resembled the pilot of theThunder Arrow,to match Shouki's disguise as the ship itself.Daniel bio
Ask Sideways
According to the known liarSideways,he and Skystalker used to joyride around in theThunder Arrowuntil he had to put Skystalker down.Ask Sideways, 2015/06/29
2019 IDW continuity
- First appearance:Transformers#16
Acityspeakerduring theAge of Expansion,Skystalker joinedThe Risein the era of theNominus Edict.AfterSlipstream's group took over aTitan Nethub, she had Skystalker plug himself into the equipment. Despite his reservations, Skystalker followed his orders, making contact withVigilemand commanding theTitanto wake.The Change In Your Nature Part FourFollowing Skystalker's direction, Vigilem attacked theWinged Moonand caused theTetherto break, sending it down to the planet below and causing massive devastation.The Change In Your Nature Part Five
Afterwards, Skystalker reported toShockwaveat Rise headquarters that he could no longer sense Vigilem. Severing their remote connection before Vigilem could be put to rest again had left the Titan on his own, without Skystalker's guidance or ability to track.All Fall Down
With Vigilem lost to him, Skystalker found himself reduced to a rump role in the Rise. WhenSkrapneloffered an audio, Skystalker vented his emotions only to be ambushed from behind byBombshelland have acerebro-shellplaced in his neck.Escape Part TwoIn his enthralled state, Skystalker was forced to steal theThunder Arrowand deliver cloning equipment to the Insecticons. Though Skrapnel continued to express a desire to consume the cityspeaker, Bombshell noted that Skystalker could still be of use.Escape Part ThreeHe remained enslaved to the Insecticons after their clones returned from a failed assault on Darkmount.Escape Part Five
Commercial appearances
Bumblebee and Jazz managed to "capture" theThunder Arrowand theAttack Copter,and hauled them within an Autobot base. Little did they know, Skystalker was among a group of Micromaster Decepticons concealed within the nabbed vehicles! Under his leadership, the Micromasters transformed the vehicles into mini-bases and launched a surprise attack!Micromaster micro bases commercial
Toys
The Transformers
- Skystalker(Micromaster Jet Command Center,1989)
- Accessories:Space Shuttle, "Jet Pod", dual laser, 2 large lasers, 2 small lasers, 2 ramps
- Released in the sixth year of theThe Transformerstoyline (fifth year in the European line), Skystalker transforms into aPorsche 959 sports car.
- He was only available with the massiveMicromaster Jet Command Center,which can transform into a base and connect with otherMicromasterbases via modular ramps.
- The "Thunder Arrow"was solicited as a mail-away exclusive in Japan, and did not have its ownID number.Those who ordered it received a standard, English-language Skystalker box, complete with Micromaster.
- This mold was used to makeMetrobombandRabbitcrater.
Notes
- Aredecoof thePower Core CombinersMini-ConGroundspikerepresentingDaniel Witwickydisguised as Skystalker was available as a mail-away throughMillion Publishing'sTransformers Generations 2014 Volume 1book. It was packaged with a redeco ofClassicsDeluxe ClassAstrotrainasShoukidisguised as theThunder Arrow.
Foreign names
- Japanese:Thunder Arrowno pilot(サンダーアローのパイロット, "Thunder Arrowpilot ")
- French:Pourchasseur(Canada),Satello(France, "Satellito" )
- Italian:Discovery
