Dirge (Timelines)

The name or term "Dirge" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, seeDirge (disambiguation).

Dirge is aDecepticonInsecticonfrom theDescent into Evilportion of theGeneration 1continuity family.

Dirgeis one of the last survivingInsecticons.He was originally one of their primary commanders, and is fanatically loyal to theDecepticons.He possesses an array of combat abilities, including acid-secreting claws, an incapacitating sonic screech, and the ability to shoot electricity from hisrobot modehands, but his greatest asset is his tactical knowledge.^[1]

Contents 1Fiction 1.1Descent into Evil 1.2TransTech 2Toys 2.1Timelines 3References

Fiction

Descent into Evil

Long after the Insecticon clan had dispersed, Dirge andBuzzclawwere recruited byDeathsaurusto serve as the basis for anew armyofInsecticon clones.Deathsaurus established a research center onCeti Alpha Seven,where he unlocked the pair's long-dormant cloning abilities. When the Autobots discovered the facility and sent a team to destroy it, Dirge led an ambush against them. Although the Decepticons won that battle, the arrival of reinforcements ultimately led to an Autobot victory, with the cloning center destroyed and the clones' genetic matrices poisoned.Descent into Evil

TransTech

Somehow finding his way toAxiom Nexus,Dirge became an enforcer and bodyguard forGutcruncher,a well-connected mech among the lowtechs. Gutcruncher was angling for a revolution againstTransTechauthority, working the populace in the hopes of standing against the Transcendent Technomorphs and seize control of their impressive technology. He was executed at a rally for his cause, and Dirge took out a bounty on the heads ofJackpotandHubcap,two Autobots who were apparently responsible for the assassination. He worked with theMalignus Revolutionary Armyand other supporters of Gutcruncher, tearing up the lowtech areas in search of the Autobots. Hubcap finally managed to clear them by tricking the real killer,Black Shadow,into confessing on his audio tapes, and replaying theCrossformer's gloating in front of Dirge. After Black Shadow admitted to using photon charges, the same weapon that killed Gutcruncher, Dirge was convinced of his guilt and hadMenasorstomp him to death.Gone Too Far

Toys

Timelines

• Descent into Evil(Multi-pack, 2005)
  • Accessories:Claw-pack, tail/shield

Aredecoof theBeast WarsPredaconFuzorBuzzclaw,TimelinesDirge transforms into a praying mantis-lizard monster. Hisbeast modeforeclaws and wing-assembly can be used as a hand-held melee weapon, and his tail can be mounted on his arm as a shield. He was only available as part of theBotCon 2005exclusive"Descent into Evil" set, along withBuzzclaw,Chromia,Deathsaurus,Fallback,Ironhide,andRicochet.

The same mold is used by his teammate Buzzclaw and theVirulent Clones.

Due to a production error, all Dirges had their beast mode lower jaw misassembled, so his mandibles point downwards like a funny bandito moustache. This same assembly error is also found in his set-mate Buzzclaw, the Virulent Clones, and evenUniverseRepugnus,leading fans to joke that the original Fuzor Buzzclaw is the "misassembled" one.

• More information on Dirge at TFU.info

References