The Energon Pub

News Credits: 156 · by **WhiteRabbit** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 1:20 am

The Universe of the Transformers is vast, and populated by many characters. Their universe is a large tapestry, made up of the stories and points of view of countless experiences that serve the larger whole.

These are some of those stories. This is:

It should be noted that while this project has been recognized by IDW Publishing and Hasbro, none of the works presented have been commissioned or solicited by either company. The stories are not official canon, except where noted.
These stories are the result of Transformers enthusiasts taking the time out of their busy days to contribute to a universe they love.
No one has been paid for the production of these stories.

This piece is called "Trapped", by Kris Carter (aka Drivaaar).

by **Jazzz** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 1:45 am

Thundercracker is like the most awesome transformer ever.
my favorite story so far.
Why's that guy look familiar.

News Credits: 1 · by **Leonardo** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 2:23 am

He looks a bit like Stoker, a.k.a. Rogue-1, from the Infiltration arc (the person who infiltrated the Decepticons command bunker and recorded images on the SM-40 that Verity subsequently stole), except he doesn't have a moustache. It can't be him, though, because he's in a derelict house and not a crashed bus.

News Credits: 127 · by **Counterpunch** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 7:19 am

Now that's a good Thundercracker story!

News Credits: 1 · by **Duke of Luns** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 8:34 am

One of my favorite All-Spark pieces. Definitenly a classic in both art and story in my opinion.

News Credits: 487 · by **Darth Bombshell** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 8:50 am

Leonardo wrote:He looks a bit like Stoker, a.k.a. Rogue-1, from the Infiltration arc (the person who infiltrated the Decepticons command bunker and recorded images on the SM-40 that Verity subsequently stole), except he doesn't have a moustache. It can't be him, though, because he's in a derelict house and not a crashed bus.

That, plus Thundercracker's an F-15 instead of an F-22 and that, given the context of the story, Prowl's just about the last person you'd expect to find on the scene.

by **Sloptank** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 9:07 am

Good one. 'Cracker's got an issue with willpower.

News Credits: 2 · by **Tekka** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 9:17 am

Perfect.

News Credits: 668 · by **Autobot032** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 10:26 am

Excellent. We need more like this. It's great that they're grappling with the humanity forming inside of them.

Ah, such good stuff.

People, you rawk.

News Credits: 1 · by **Jeysie** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 9:32 pm

Another thought-provoking one, I like it.

Interesting contrasts here. Most Autobots seem to follow Optimus because they respect him, but Thundercracker only follows Megatron because he's afraid of him. It's also an interesting posit that Decepticons do have their own sense of morality; just that, like most of the 'Con outlook, it's a brutal and harsh one.

News Credits: 2 · by **Decepticon Spike** » Sat Oct 27, 2007 12:39 pm

That adds so much to Thundercracker's character!

News Credits: 972 · by **i_amtrunks** » Sat Oct 27, 2007 5:59 pm

Front Paged and Credited!

by **Nemesis_Apoc** » Sat Oct 27, 2007 6:39 pm

Jazzz wrote:Why's that guy look familiar.

because all disgusting fleshlings look the same

News Credits: 1082 · by **Tigertrack** » Sat Oct 27, 2007 6:43 pm

Very cool. I like it. Nicely done.

by **korean-ironhide** » Sat Oct 27, 2007 6:56 pm

i actually like thundercracker more than the other jet dudes in g1 cartoons

by **OptimusShr** » Sat Oct 27, 2007 7:03 pm

Excellent backstory on this classic character. The art is well done too.

by **Breeze** » Sat Oct 27, 2007 7:39 pm

Counterpunch wrote:Now that's a good Thundercracker story!

I second that motion! He only killed the human to put the human out of his misery.

News Credits: 1 · by **Roll_Out** » Sat Oct 27, 2007 9:25 pm

NICE, i likey

News Credits: 3 · by **Autobot Jazz** » Sat Oct 27, 2007 9:55 pm

Breeze wrote:
Counterpunch wrote:Now that's a good Thundercracker story!

I second that motion! He only killed the human to put the human out of his misery.

And I third it! The Mosaics seem to make TC look kind of like Armada Starscream and Dinobot in that he could defcet.

by **what0080** » Sat Oct 27, 2007 10:19 pm

This is probably the first Mosaic story that I actually shed a tear for... Moving.

News Credits: 1 · by **Jeysie** » Sat Oct 27, 2007 10:39 pm

Autobot Jazz wrote:And I third it! The Mosaics seem to make TC look kind of like Armada Starscream and Dinobot in that he could defcet.

If they keep up this rate, they can create a Spotlight: Thundercracker just by bundling all the Mosaics about him.

(Not that I'm complaning, mind you... it's nice to see the Seekers get some characterization love.)

by **Wolfguard** » Sun Oct 28, 2007 12:17 am

Awesome. G1 Thundercracker was my first seeker and my favorite, due to his bio. This Mosaic compliments his personality very nicely. Kris Carter - FTW!

News Credits: 1 · by **Menbailee** » Sun Oct 28, 2007 1:21 am

This ties with Hound's Mosaic for the best character moment I've seen so far. Thundercracker isn't portrayed as cruel, evil, or malicious by nature, yet his fear has led him to a place where murder is the only manner of compassion he has left. Top stuff.