The Predacons of The Transformers (2017 TV Series).
Bio[]
The Predacons are a subgroup of Decepticons mercenaries who don't care who they're ordered to hunt down as long as the reward is good. They're also the greatest hunters on Cybertron. Using combiner technology less advanced than the ones used to create the Special Teams, the Predacons can combine to form the deadly Predaking.
Members[]
- Razorclaw (Joe Leahy) - Predacon Leader. He transforms into a mechanical Southwest African lion and forms Predaking's torso
- Divebomb (Laurie Faso) - Aerial Assault. He transforms into a mechanical Golden eagle and forms Predaking's right arm
- Headstrong (John DiMaggio) - Ground Assault. He transforms into a mechanical Indian rhinoceros and forms Predaking's right leg
- Rampage (Laurie Faso) - Gunner. He transforms into a mechanical Siberian tiger and forms Predaking's left arm
- Tantrum (Dee Bradley Baker) - Fueler. He transforms into a mechanical Braunvieh bull and forms Predaking's left leg
History[]
Summoned to Earth by Megatron to help him hunt down and kill an isolated and vulnerable Optimus Prime, the Predacons travelled across the space bridge and (after showing off their skills by doing some target shooting on Motormaster) were quickly approved of by their new employer. Before leaving on their mission, however, they were approached by Shockwave, who convinced them to turn on Megatron and kill him instead. Their attempt at treachery would result in both Megatron and Optimus being transported to Cybertron and believed dead by their respective teams for some time. |Prey| |...The Harder They Die|
Shockwave, who was seeking to rid himself of an addled and insane Megatron (driven mad by the recent (supposed) death of Optimus Prime), contacted the Predacons and hired them to ambush and kill the Decepticon leader. The Predacons were understandably concerned about having to deal with Megatron yet again, but their target had lost his memory returning to Earth, and thus would not recall meeting them before, or their subsequent betrayal of him. The Predacons eagerly agreed to the mission, seeing it as a possible challenge for their skills, and disguised themselves as Autobots in order to convince Megatron that Optimus Prime was not only still alive, but had been the one who sent them. |Gone but Not Forgotten|
Deciding to stay on Earth, the Predacons quickly grew bored with the lack of any real sport there. Their previous encounters with Optimus and Megatron had been so exciting that they had expected to find the planet a little more challenging. While rampaging randomly across the country, they soon encountered the Dinobots, and found them to be worthy opponents. Both teams were closely matched in terms of power, and were strongly devoted to "looking after their own". Furthermore, it was revealed that Divebomb and Swoop were actually old enemies from their days back on Cybertron. As the battle ended, the Predacons looked forward to causing their new rivals no end of trouble in the future. |Grudge Match|