Terradive
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Terradive is the name to three fictional characters in the Transformers universe.
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[edit] Transformers: Generation 2 (1993)
| Transformers character | |
| Terradive | |
|---|---|
| Affiliation | Decepticon  |
| Sub-Group | Sky Scorchers |
| Motto | "Why waste good fighting time thinking? Just BLAST your way in!" |
| Alternate Modes | F-8 Crusader |
| Series | Transformers: Generation 2 |
The first Transformer with the name was a Decepticon and is able to transform into a F-8 Crusader jet. Terradive was part of the Sky Scorchers sub-group and his function is that of an Advance Fighter. He has a simple basic toy and has no proper gimmick. Terradive's only appearance in Transformers fiction is in the Transformers: Generation 2 comics that were produced for the United Kingdom.
He's the solid muscle of the team. Not much brain but tons of brute force. His only thought is to wipe the Autobots from the universe. As a plane, the undercarriage radar targeting system doubles as a powerful weapon. As a robot, he uses it to mow down his sworn enemies.
[edit] Transformers: Armada (2003)
Ten years later and the name Terradive was used again, this time on a Mini-Con. Terradive could transform into a SR-71 Blackbird jet and also a weapon mode that resembled a three-pronged claw. Terradive was sold in a pack of three as part of the Air Military Mini-Con Team. Although he did appear in the Transformers: Armada cartoon, these appearances were only a few cameos.
[edit] Transformers: Universe (2004)
Terradive had two toys in Transformers: Universe. The first was part of a "Spring Value Pack", a Toys R Us exclusive which included the Air Military Mini-Con Team, Ramjet (repainted from Transformers: Armada Skywarp) and his Mini-Con Thunderclash. The pack was criticised by many, especially the Mini-Cons for having a similar color scheme to their original releases.
Terradive's second appearance in Transformers: Universe was in a $20 "Ultra" pack which included the Autobots Magna Stampede, Stockade and Mini-Con Prowl. The pack was considered poor value for money at full retail price. This time, Terradive had a mostly white color scheme.
[edit] Transformers: Energon (2005)
Terradive is a member of the Autobot Air Team; Terradive transforms into a A-10 Airplane. He is able to combine with his team to form the giant robot Superion Maximus. In the Energon TV show, Terradive is a non-sentient drone commanded by team leader Stormjet. As with all of the Energon combiner limbs, Terradive has a twin brother on his team - Sky Shadow. Their energon weapon is a double-barrelled gun that could also transform into a shield. In the Japanese series, several members shares their name with a G1 Aerialbot - Terradive's name is Skydive.
