Scourge (Transformers) - Transformers: Cybertron

Transformers: Cybertron

Originally known in Japan as Flame Convoy, his alternative mode is a ground fire-based dragon with two smaller heads that are initiated when he activates his Cyber Key power. In robot mode, his tail transforms into a huge battle axe.

It is not known why it is called 'Scourge' in the English release of the series. Likely this name is arbitrarily tagged on to the character so that U.S. audiences may readily identify him. Unfortunately this creates much confusion and inconsistency between the way Scourge is depicted in the television series and the description of it as a toy in the US, because the television series, which originated from Japan, never intended the character to be 'Scourge', but rather a Convoy-type character (hence its Japanese name). The Hasbro release of the toy describes him as violent and evil so as to be consistent with the name 'Scourge' given to it, whereas in the television series, he is more honorable, and eventually changes sides to the Autobots. In the Hasbro toy line, in order to justify a redeco of the toy, he is described to have become the villain Cryo Scourge (which is basically a blue repaint of the toy), but actually in the television series, he regains leadership of his planet, which he rules in peace in the example of Optimus Prime (Convoy).

'Scourge' is the brutal and very powerful ruler of the Jungle Planet. He views any display of kindness, compassion or generosity as weakness, and he hates weakness. Cold, distant, and prone to violent rage against those he views as lesser creatures, he holds most of the Jungle Planet firmly in his transmetal claw. Those defying him are likely to experience the searing heat of his stellar plasma breath, or the bite of his axe as their final sensation before their spark is extinguished. Overhaul, Snarl, and the Jungle Planet rebels will find him to be the most powerful foe they have ever faced.

According to Takara, Scourge is the absolute commander of planet Animatros, where Transformers utilize beast forms. It is his thinking that he is the strongest protector of the planet, and has a predominant existence that even Master Megatron cannot contend with. Flames can be shot from all three of his dragon heads, and can turn anything they hit to dust. Rules with absolute power, but has a concealed weakness. The "Transformers: Prime" iteration of Predaking is also said to resemble this incarnation of Scourge.