While the name 'Thrust' has been used about eight zillion times in the Transformers mythos, this page is about the much-maligned strategist/tactician from Armada.

Toy Tech Specs

Affiliation: Decepticon
Function: Tactician

"I fight, I prevail, I conquer!"

A veteran soldier, Thrust was summoned to Earth by Megatron to reinforce Decepticon military ideas, and swiftly became Megatron's number two in command. Thrust's meteoric rise to the top earned him the lasting contempt of Starscream and Demolisher, who constantly strive to undermine his authority. Known for his lightning speed and advanced attack capabilities, Thrust will employ any means to win. Will arrogance and blind ambition cloud his ability to lead his troops to victory?

STR:7 INT:8 SPD:10 END:9 RNK:9 CRG:8 FPR:6 SKL:9

Thrust: Robot-mode
Thrust: Jet-mode

Inferno: Robot-mode
Inferno: Missile truck-mode
Powerlinked

Trading Card Profile

( Thrust's trading card profile is exactly the same as his toy bio.

Inferno

Inferno is the Minicon partner for Megatron's second-in-command Thrust. Inferno changes into a compact armaments station that can launch a massive missile. When combined with his partner Thrust, Inferno adds a high-octane boost of power that gives Thrust super-charged speed and weaponry.

Thrust: Robot-mode
Inferno: Robot-mode

More Than Meets The Eye Profile

Thrust
"I fight, I prevail, I conquer!"

Bio: Thrust acts as the Decepticons' second-in-command , but the underhanded villain's thinly disguised egotism drives him to be second to none. With a characteristic drawl, Thrust manages to con most beings into trusting him, based on his overwhelming tactical skills, battlefield experience, and charm. These skills helped the veteran warrior quickly surpass others in the Decepticon hierarchy, thus ensuring that he made numerous enemies as he ascended the ranks. His most notorious rivals are Starscream, who seeks a leadership position for himself, and Demolishor, who craves the chance to be Megatron's favourite. Thrust doesn't care, gladly employing his manipulative skills to jockey even his bitterest enemies into doing his bidding.

Weapons/Abilities: Subject has enviable strength and intelligence, and enough speed to match even Starscream. His VTOL ( Vertical Take Off and Landing ) jet mode is extremely maneuverable in combat, lending credence to the rumours that Subject has never been defeated in battle. Aside from his stealth capabilities, Subject's most useful gift is his vast knowledge of strategy and tactics.

Weaknesses: Subject's skills at manipulation are considerable, but he too can be outsmarted and taken advantage of by a sly foe or ally. He dreams of great power and reward, but doesn't consider the eventual consequences of his ill-conceived alliences and betrayals.

Inferno
"The chosen exist to lead."

Bio: Selected by Thrust to be his personal Minicon, Inferno has grown into the role of aiding his Decepticon partner. Inferno has become ever more enamoured with the feeling of power that comes from being partnered with the respected veteran Decepticon, which has made him take on some of Thrust's arrogant characteristics. Swaggering among the other Minicons and even Decepticons with a cocky attitude, Inferno sometimes hinders hrust's schemes by making them too many enemies, too fast. Despite the liability represented by Inferno's boasting, Thrust still values his partnership with the capable and formidable Minicon.

Weapons/Abilities: Although small, Subject is quite powerful in both robot and tank mode. His vehicle mode can launch high-explosive shells up to seven miles away with pinpoint accuracy. Subject also possesses limited cloaking capabilities, which he can pass on to a larger Transformer during Powerlink along with increased speed and weaponry.

Weaknesses: Subject's arrogance is tolerated only as long as Thrust is in Megatron's good graces. Without Thrust, the other Decepticons would turn on Subject in an instant.

Thrust: Robot-mode
Thrust: Jet-mode

Inferno: Robot-mode
Inferno: Missile truck-mode

Transformers: The Ultimate Guide ( updated edition )

( Character ) A combat veteran, Thrust is a warhorse through and through. But his many successes on the battlefield have bred a deep-rooted arrogance that often blunts his effectiveness and riles his fellow Decepticon lieutenants. Thrust's blind ambition means he'll do anything to advance his own cause, often at the expense of others.

( Toy ) Modelled on an F-35 jet, Thrust is armed with pressure missile launchers, launched by the powerlinx point on Minicon companion Inferno. Due to safety regulations, Thrust's missiles are mounted on his legs rather than his arms. Thrust also has a third attack mode, which is a slight variation on his jet configuration.

Click here for Thrust's screencap gallery.

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