Clocker (Transformers)
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Clocker (Skids in Japan) is a character in the Transformers: Cybertron series.
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| Clocker (Skids) | |
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| Affiliation | Autobot  |
| Sub-Group | Scout Class |
| Function | Speed Planet Warrior |
| Motto | "There is no wound to big; I will win with my strength!" |
| Alternate Modes | Velocitronian Race Car (which resembles a modified Ferrari F355) |
| Series | Transformers: Cybertron |
| Voiced by | Brian Dobson (English) Nanae Kato (Japanese) |
Clocker first appeared in episode 6, Space. He appeared in various episodes up until the final episode 52, Beginning.
A robot native to Velocitron, the speed planet, Clocker transforms into a car. A young racer, Clocker is the current protege of Brakedown, the oldest inhabitant of Velocitron. When Ransack and Crumplezone threatened to assault Clocker and Brakedown while trying to extract information about the Cyber Planet Key at the behest of Megatron, the Autobot Hot Shot intervened to help them. Out of gratitude for this, Clocker and Brakedown allied themselves with the Autobots (Space).
In the episode 14, Heroes, Red Alert contacted the Autobots on Earth and asked for Optimus Prime to join then on Velocitron. Ransack and Crumplezone tricked Hot Shot and Dirt Boss into believing that a race between them would determine which of them would be allowed to race Override for the Planet Cup. During the race Ransack and Crumplezone caused a rockslide that buried Hot Shot, but he was saved when Optimus Prime, Vector Prime and Landmine arrived. Optimus was upset that Hot Shot had become involved with the locals. Clocker and Brakedown were eager to help the Autobots. After being unable to obtain the Planet Cup from Override himself, Optimus Prime endorsed Hot Shot's plan to win the cup in a race, with the other Autobots aiding him. Ransack and Crumplezone were contacted by Megatron and were told to keep on eye on things, so they too decided to enter the race, either to win the cup, or at least cause as much damage as they could to the other racers. The qualification round started with Override, Dirt Boss, Ransack, Crumplezone, Optimus Prime, Hot Shot, Red Alert, Landmine, Clocker and Brakedown participating.
When Starscream inserted the third Cyber Planet Key into the Omega Lock, it opened portals on Earth, the speed planet and Animatros, the jungle planet to the Grand Black Hole, which Breakdown and Clocker witnessed (Transformers: Galaxy Force 1.27).
As the Grand Black Hole continued to enlarge, Primus attempted to seal it. This was witnessed through giant space bridges on Velocitron by Brakedown, Clocker and Dirt Boss, on the planet Animatros by Backstop, Undermine and Brimstone, and on Earth (Transformers: Galaxy Force 1.42).
The "Speedia 500" race is held to determine the leader of Velocitron, which Hot Shot wins. Dirt Boss comes in second, Ransack third, Dark Crumplezone fourth, Brakedown fifth and Clocker sixth. Override didn't even compete, as she joins the new Space Bridge project lead by Optimus Prime. Note The name of the race is a reference to the Japanese name of the planet, which is Speedia. (Beginning)
Although not hinted at in the show, according to concept art on the Hasbro web site Clocker's Cyber-Key power adds booster jets in vehicle mode. Cyber Code: s129
A bonus pack version of Cybertron Metroplex sold in late 2006 included Clocker.
[edit] Repaints
Clocker was repainted as Transformers: Cybertron Swerve, and later as Botcon Cheetor and Tigatron. In the 2006 Timelines comic the Maximal character of Unit 01 looked like a brown repaint of Clocker.
