Dreadwing (Movie)


 * Dreadwing is a Decepticon in the live action Transformers film continuity family and ALSO a bunch of mass-produced drones on both sides.

Dreadwing isn't particularly smart, which makes people wonder where he got the technology that allows him to teleport. He obviously didn't invent it himself, and no one else on either side of the war has the ability, so all signs point toward him having stolen it. He's not really liked by his fellow Decepticons, because of his penchant to perform nasty pranks on them as often as he does it on Autobots. As such, most of his time is spent alone, plotting his nasty schemes and spiking other robots' gas tanks with sugar. He's not the first one to pull off stunts like that.

Dreadwing commands an army of identical drones, all bearing his design, and all controlled by him. This gives him a lot of pull with the 'Cons, due to the sheer number of warriors he can call in.

IDW comics
A fleet of Decepticon Dreadwings (or Decepticon drones of Dreadwing's model) were present at the Battle of Tyger Pax. They shot some Autobots, killing one. Most followed Bumblebee's and Arcee's squad down into the AllSpark chamber, but were presumably destroyed when the Autobots brought the place crashing down.

A non-drone Dreadwing (the original that the drones are based on) spotted the All Spark and Megatron pursuing it, and reported it to Starscream. Before Starscream's ship could reach them, however, an Autobot ship released an explosive concussion chain, which badly damaged both Dreadwing and the Decepticon ship. Starscream then ordered for the ship to return for maintenance and Scorponok to retreive Dreadwing's body for repairs, as a result he was left behind when the Nemesis was able to follow the Autobots trail once more. Dreadwing was later among those present to welcome Starscream on his return to Cybertron. Dreadwing offered to transfer the data from Frenzy's databanks and deliver it to Starscream, and also checked on Starscream's well-being after hearing an explosion.

When Starscream's Allspark failed, Dreadwing revealed he had used his massive drone army to take over the Cybertronian Decepticons, and, seemingly resentful of having been left behind when the Nemesis was launched, tried to use his troops to take down Starscream's team. Among those following Dreadwing's lead, aside from his drones, were Ramjet, Payload and presumably Swindle. However, Starscream and his loyal soldiers proved a challenge, and when the Autobots managed to deactivate the drones, Dreadwing made a run for his ship. Starscream followed, and Dreadwing tried to kill him using the transwarp energy from the space bridge. The ship arrived at the Mars terminal, destroyed, but with Dreadwing still intact. Unfortunately, so was Starscream, who ripped out his spark core and crushed it, killing him.

Titan Magazines
Grey Dreadwing drones were sent in their dozens in constant attacks on Optimus Prime. He was able to shoot at them whilst simultaneously punching the head off another drone because he's bloody hard. Poor Dreadwing.

In the alternate reality where the Decepticons won, purple Dreadwing drones patrol the skies of the conquered United States of America.

There was also a sentient non-drone Dreadwing, coloured in a blue-grey camo pattern. He was one of Megatron's main troops, on equal rank with Starscream, and able to command Decepticon drone units in battle. Alongside Starscream, he was dispatched to prevent a NATO nuclear strike. They and their Thundercracker troops managed to wipe out the NATO fleet within ten minutes, and then Dreadwing carried out his primary goal - the obliteration of the French government and NATO chiefs in Paris.

When Starscream assumed power, Dreadwing assisted him in bombing valuable infrastructure in the liberated United States. He later attempted and failed to secure the energon-spewing Okeechobee, alongside a drone unit.

Battle for the Allspark online game


There are also lots of Autobot Dreadwings. While the Decepticon Dreadwings have camera lens-like faces, the Autobot Dreadwings have a head with a faceplate. They also have slightly different bellies. Dreadwings of both sides have a equal of Attack & Speed abilities, with little defence.

Transformers The Game (console)
Dreadwings appear as solo attackers for both the Autobot and Decepticon armies. Aside from the faceplate differences, Decepticon Dreadwings have a gray camo deco, while the Autobot versions are blue and yellow "Blue Angels" markings. Both are shielded against artillery in robot mode.

Their main weapon is a deadly flamethrower built into each arm. It has limited range, but hoo doggies does it hurt. They are also capable of creating a burning ring of fire by launching into the air then coming down slowly in robot form. They can't be hit with melee attacks while their flame throwers are in use. The only way to stop the flame throwers is to throw something at them, which will leave them vulnerable to melee attacks.

Autobot versions of the drone commonly accosted Starscream while he completed his objectives at a military airfield. Both sides used them as backups during the final showdown in Mission City.

During the final battle at Mission City, Jazz encountered two Decepticon versions individually. He beat the two of them, as well as Starscream and Blackout.

Transformers (2007)

 * Dreadwing (Deluxe, 2007)
 * Japanese ID number: MD-15
 * Accessories: 2 "flame" missiles


 * Dreadwing transforms into a MiG-29 "Fulcrum" fighter jet. He's the Decepticon version.


 * His exhaust flames serve dual purpose as firing missiles in both modes. In robot mode, these represent the flamethrower attack from the video game. His chest also has a spring-loaded Automorph gimmick, opening up and revealing more robot parts.


 * This mold was later used to make Overcast.

Merchandise
Dreadwing's card is the same as Starscream, Thundercracker,and Jetfire, but is grey. His card art was done by Lucio Parrillo.
 * Dreadwing (3D Battle Card, 2007)