The Decepticons: All Characters & The Complete Story (Ultimate Guide)

The Decepticon Encyclopedia

The most comprehensive guide to the French-language web

They seek not peace, but conquest. Under Megatron's command, the Decepticons have reduced Cybertron to a wasteland. But do you really know his soldiers?

From the powerful Triple Changers to the terrifying Predacons, and including Combiner teams, we have written a detailed profile for each of them.

The High Command

The masterminds and tyrants who lead the army.

Megatron
Megatron
The former gladiator turned tyrant. His fusion cannon and iron will make him the ultimate threat.
Read the full review
Galvatron
Galvatron
The crazy and overpowered reincarnation of Megatron, recreated by Unicron himself.
The story of Galvatron
Starscream
Starscream
The ambitious traitor. He constantly plots to overthrow Megatron.
Why did he betray?
Soundwave
Soundwave
The silent spy and his tapes (Ravage, Laserbeak...). Megatron's eyes and ears.
Soundwave Dossier
Shockwave
Shockwave
Pure logic. He keeps Cybertron and conducts terrifying experiments.
Shockwave Profile

Combiners' Teams

When unity creates destructive force. Discover the members of each squad.

Devastator
The Constructicons
The engineers who make up the mighty Devastator .
Scrapper Hook Long Haul Mixmaster Scavenger Bonecrusher
See Devastator
Menasor
The Stunticons
The reckless drivers who come together to form Menasor .
Motormaster Dead End Breakdown Wildrider Drag Strip
See Menasor
Predaking
The Predacons (G1)
The ultimate hunters who make up Predaking .
Razorclaw Rampage Divebomb Headstrong Tantrum
See Predaking
Bruticus
The Combaticons
The military elite that assembles in Bruticus .
Bruticus Brawl
See Bruticus

Special War Machines

Triple Changers, Six Changers and Titans: living weapons.

Astrotrain
Robot, Locomotive AND Space Shuttle. The troop transport.
Astrotrain Fact Sheet
Blitzwing
Robot, Tank and Jet. An unstable and violent triple changer.
Blitzwing Fact Sheet
Sixshot
The "Six Changer". An army all on its own with 6 alternative modes.
Sixshot Fact Sheet
Trypticon
The Titan Godzilla. He is the Decepticons' answer to Metroplex.
See the Titan
Overlord
A sadistic Phase Sixer who loves war as much as torture.
Overlord Fact Sheet

The Predacons (Beast Wars)

The descendants of the Decepticons who brought war to prehistoric Earth.

Megatron (Beast)
The Predacon leader who transforms into a T-Rex. “Yesss…”
Read about Megatron
Blackarachnia
The arachnid femme fatale, as dangerous as she is seductive.
Blackarachnia Fact Sheet
Waspinator
The indestructible insect that survives everything (despite itself).
Poor Waspinator...
Terrorsaur
The pterodactyl who dreams of dethroning Megatron (like Starscream).
Terrorsaur Fact Sheet

The Threats of Cinema (Movieverse)

The Decepticons with their complex design as seen in the live-action films.

The
The original master. The one who corrupted Megatron.
Who is The Fallen?
Barricade
The corrupt cop. Bumblebee's sworn enemy.
Barricade Fact Sheet
Lockdown
The mercenary bounty hunter. He has no camp, just a contract.
Lockdown Fact Sheet
Shatter & Dropkick
The Triple Changers duo who hunt Bumblebee in the 80s.
Shatter Dropkick

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the motto of the Decepticons?
Their official motto is "Peace through Tyranny." Unlike the Autobots, who believe in freedom, the Decepticons believe that only absolute military order can save Cybertron.
Who is stronger, the Autobots or the Decepticons?
Militarily, the Decepticons are often stronger, more numerous, and designed for war (many transform into tanks or fighter jets). The Autobots compensate with their teamwork and ingenuity. Discover our analysis in the article Optimus vs. Megatron .

Choose your side

Will you join Megatron's cause?

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No, I prefer the Autobots...