Stormcloud
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Stormcloud is the name of several fictional characters from the various Transformers universes. The initial toy was named with a space, as "Storm Cloud", but all later toys were spelled without one, possibly for trademark purposes.
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[edit] Transformers: Generation 1
| Transformers character | |
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| Storm Cloud | |
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| Affiliation | Decepticon |
| Sub-Group | Micromaster Air Strike Patrol |
| Function | Espionage |
| Partner | Nightflight Tailwing Whisper |
| Motto | "The air is my playground." |
| Alternate Modes | Dassault Rafale fighter jet |
| Series | Transformers: Generation 1 |
Storm Cloud is the name of a Decepticon Micromaster who turns into a jet. [1]
[edit] Marvel Comics
The Air Strike Team made their first appearance in issue 56 of the U.S. comic. Working for Megatron (thought to be dead at this point) they made contact with Scorponok's group of Decepticons, placing themselves under his command. They then attacked an airbase, demanding a refueling plane and the fuel to go with it. When Optimus Prime's Autobots showed up in response, Scorponok intervened to protect his "troops". Their work complete, the Air Strike Patrol then left - leaving both Autobots and Decepticons exposed to Megatron's instrument of vengeance - the resurrected and reprogrammed Pretender Starscream.
They did not appear again in the U.S. storyline, but did get a one-off appearance in the U.K. version of the comic. In a possible future, told in flashback by Rodimus Prime, Scorponok lost a leadership contest with Megatron and Shockwave. Fleeing, Megatron sent the Air Strike Patrol to pursue him, but they wound up in battle with Hot Rod, who Scorponok had surrendered to, forcing the Autobot and his comrades to protect him. While the Air Strike Patrol attacked the Autobots, Scorponok escaped (Marvel U.K. #223).
[edit] Toys
- Generation 1 Storm Cloud (1989)
- This toy was redecoed into Skyhopper.
- In Japan this toy was released as an Autobot named Star Cloud.
[edit] Transformers: Armada
| Transformers character | |
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| Stormcloud | |
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| Affiliation | Mini-Con |
| Japanese name | Knot |
| Sub-Group | Sea Mini-Con Team |
| Partner | Oceanglide Waterlog |
| Motto | "There's no warning before I roll in." |
| Alternate Modes | Boat |
| Series | Transformers: Armada Transformers: Energon |
Stormcloud is the name of a Mini-Con who turns into a boat. [2]
He is described as the fastest of the Sea Team and enjoys piracy.
[edit] Animated series
Stormcloud first appeared in episode 33, called "Sacrifice".
He last appeared in episode 41, called "Depart".
[edit] Dreamwave Productions
Stormcloud's only appearance in Dreamwave's Armada comics was his biography n their More Than Meets The Eye" series.
[edit] Toys
- Armada Stormcloud (2003)
- Stormcloud was redecoed into the Takara exclusive Mini-Cons Knot, Bilge and Mile.
- Energon Mini-Con Stormcloud
- A special 6 pack of Mini-Cons released in the Energon line contained the members of the Sea Team and Adventure Team.
[edit] Transformers: Energon
| Transformers character | |
 Stormcloud toy |
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| Stormcloud | |
|---|---|
| Affiliation | Decepticon |
| Japanese name | Vortex |
| Sub-Group | Basic Vehicles |
| Alternate Modes | Helicopter |
| Series | Transformers: Energon |
Stormcloud is the name of a Decepticon who turns into a helicopter and combined with his fellow team members to become Bruticus Maximus. [3]
In the Japanese series, Superlink, each member of his team had the name of a Generation 1 Combaticon — Blackout's name was Vortex, who was also a helicopter.
[edit] Animated series
In the Energon animated series, Stormcloud was a seemingly non-sentient drone commanded by team leader, Barricade. As with all of the Energon combiner limbs, Stormcloud has a twin brother on his team — Blackout. Their energon weapons were a cannon and a pair of guns.
Stormcloud first appeared in episode #41, "Wishes".
[edit] Dreamwave Productions
Although the Transformers: Energon comic book series by Dreamwave Productions was canceled before Stormcloud could appear in them, the Energon "More Than Meets The Eye" guide book was under development at the time. Pencil art by Guido Guidi was released later showing the art that would have been used with Stormcloud's profile. [4]
[edit] Toys
- Energon Stormcloud (2005)
- Stormcloud shares a mold with his partner Blackout.
