Anicons (Earth-1984)

The Anicons

The Anicons are a group of Decepticons who transform into animals. They can combine to form Predaking.

History

Origin

The individuals who would become the Anicons were born on a Functionist-era Cybertron with animal modes, which put them in the Functionists' beast class, where said Cybertronians are considered inferior to "standard-formed" Cybertronians. The five like-minded beast-formers, however, embraced their powerful forms, becoming a group and earning a living fighting in underground gladiator fights run by Megatron.

At some point, they were trained by Kup to hone their skills and became effective warriors and quickly climbed the ranks due to their fighting techniques, but were wary of the powerful Dinobots.

Joining the Decepticons

Like many gladiators, the Anicons eventually joined Megatron's budding Decepticon faction during the uprising against the Senate.

Members

• Razorclaw
• Rampage
• Divebomb
• Headstrong
• Tantrum

Relationships

Allies Decepticons Megatron Shockwave Starscream Soundwave Ravage Laserbeak Buzzsaw Frenzy Rumble Seekers Slipstream Thundercracker Skywarp Constructicons Scrapper Bonecrusher Scavenger Mixmaster Hook Long Haul Devastator Insecticons Bombshell Kickback Shrapnel Galvatron

Enemies Autobots Team Prime Optimus Prime Bumblebee Arcee Ratchet Hound Grimlock Wheeljack Windblade Team Elita Elita One Chromia Jazz Ironhide Prowl Mirage Hound Sideswipe Sunstreaker Trailbreaker Cliffjumper Brawn Windcharger Gears Huffer Dinobots Slug Sludge Snarl Swoop Aerialbots Wreckers Protectobots

Trivia

• The Anicons are an adaptational name change to the traditional "Predacons" from Generation 1, as Headstrong and Tantrum transform into herbivorous animals (a rhino and a bull respectively). This was also done to not confuse them with the Eukarian Predacons.
  • The name is also based on the Predacons' Japanese name, Animatron.