Transformers Universe Autobot

Jetfire (aka Skyfire)

Allegiance: Autobot

First Comic Appearance: Transformers #11

Function: Air Guardian

"Among the mysteries of science lies the key to victory."

Profile: With a reckless daring that comes from being the swiftest of all the Autobots, Jetfire is the most eager of his comrades to plunge into battle. But his bravado is tempered by one overriding thought: he sincerely believes that victory over the Decepticons can only come through advancements in Autobot technology. As the first of a new generation of Autobots such a credo is perhaps only natural. Also, because he was created on Earth, Jetfire is one of the few Autobots who has no memory of his home planet. His allegiance to his cause is only matched by his devotion to scientific research.

Abilities: In jet-fighter mode, Jetfire's unique swing-wing design allows him to take off like a normal jet and then, pulling his wings back, reach speeds of up to Mach 4.2. Adding twin supersonic combustion ramjet (i.e. scramjet) engine modules along with twin liquid hydrogen fuel tanks allows Jetfire to achieve orbital velocities, or to even escape Earth's gravity altogether. With this capability, he can launch like a missile, shoot up above the atmosphere, and, at a speed of Mach 29, dive down like a blazing meteor (hence his name) half a world away only 30 minutes later. In robot and jet mode, he is equipped with four independently targetable particle beam cannons around his head and eight heat-seeking armor-piercing missiles.

Weaknesses: Jetfire's range is limited by his fuel consumption; any transatmospheric trip requires his refueling when he lands. Since he is newly constructed by the Ark, he is prone to numerous mechanical failures as the bugs in his system are worked out. Anything from a malfunctioning radio to an engine stall in deep space has been known to happen.


Skyfire (his name in the cartoons) is a large Transformer who transforms into a fighter/transport jet. Skyfire was mainly used as transport to other countries and in heavy battles. Jetfire was the name he was given in the comics, though both his forms remained identical to that of the cartoon Skyfire.

Cartoon Bio (US):

Millions of years ago on Cybertron before the Autobots and Decepticons crashed on Earth, the scientist Skyfire and his friend Starscream went to check out an uncharted planet (Earth). Upon arrival, they detected no intelligent life, but Skyfire insisted on taking a closer look. They were over the arctic when a strong gust of wind picked up Skyfire and made him crash. Starscream went looking for him but did not find him...

On present-day Earth, the Decepticons were draining heat energy from the Earth's core by tapping in through the ice at the north pole, causing Earth to slowly freeze. Rumble was digging a tunnel with great trouble, when Skywarp started to mock him Rumble hit the ice with his piledrivers and caused a small cave-in that uncovered Skyfire. The Decepticons managed to reactivate Skyfire and bring him into Decepticon ranks, where he was put on guard duty.

When the Autobots arrived, he started to attack. During the fight, Sparkplug and Spike became stranded on an ice float, but were saved by Skyfire. He took the two to Megatron, whom he believed would not harm the humans. Megatron took them as prisoners, and Skyfire started to question his allegiance.

Later, as the Autobots searched the tunnels for Spike and Sparkplug, Ratchet, Ironhide, Hound, and Gears were seperated from the others and caught by the Decepticons. Skyfire was ordered to terminate them by Starscream. When Skyfire refused, Starscream shot him and seemingly destroyed the Autobots. In reality, he was tricked by one of Hound's holograms. Ratchet repaired Skyfire the best he could when the Decepticons attacked. During the battle Megatron and Optimus Prime were in a heated fight when Megatron saw that Skyfire was behind Optimus. Megatron then ordered Skyfire to destroy Optimus Prime. Skyfire then declared himself an Autobot and defeated Megatron and Reflector. Then, after a dog fight with Starscream, he destroyed the core-draining site and crashed, buried under the ice and snow.

Latter while the Decepticons were in Brazil seeking the Crystal of Power, Sideswipe and Wheeljack returned to the arctic to free Skyfire from his icy prison. Skyfire, Brawn and Windcharger then went to Brazil to check things out. Alone, Skyfire went to an Aztec temple where the crystal was kept, but had to return to save Brawn and Windcharger, who were in over their heads. They returned to HQ and picked up the rest of the Autobots and returned to Brazil. While the Autobots were battling Megatron and his warriors at a steel factory, Skyfire returned to the temple where he found an angry Thundercracker. Believing that he should let Skyfire destroy the crystal so Starscream would get in trouble, Thundercracker made no attempt to stop him. Starscream overheard this and tried to shoot Thundercracker. Skyfire got hit instead and was deactivated and left inside the temple. Bumblebee, Spike and a female native then found Skyfire, whom Spike repaired just in time to stop Ravage. He then flew outside the temple were the Autobots were fighting the Decepticons and their new weapon, powered by the Crystal. Skyfire destroyed the weapon while Ironhide had Megatron distracted. The Decepticons retreated, and the Autobots stopped the power flow that was left after the Crystal's destruction.

Later, Skyfire was seen when the Decepticons had used a super-space bridge to bring Cybertron into Earth's orbit. He was present again when the Autobots evacuated the base when the volcano became active again, and managed to save Huffer, Ratchet and Windcharger. He also went to Cybertron with Spike, Wheeljack, Trailbreaker, Bumblebee, and Brawn to rescue Sparkplug and cure him of his hypno-chip. Skyfire then flew the Autobots to an island where their friends were losing a battle against Megatron. Skyfire arrived in time to reinforce the Autobots, and Wheeljack was able to cure the remaining hynotised humans.

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