#knock out in earthspark

[krattgirl124]

Knock Out in Earthspark

What happened…

[zeropro]

Gift for Mimkana! Based on her Earthspark fic Could be Worse

Breakdown is trying to be intimidating here

[whirlandco]

here’s how knockout-in-disguise can still win

[cyber-skeletons]

Yeah, they poly, keep scrolling

(original meme under the cut)

[orions-hound]

youre doing good, kid

[cluescorner]

Prime!Knock Out meets ES! Breakdown

idk I'm just imagining Prime!Knock Out post-Breakdown's death meeting the Breakdown from Earthspark. Maybe he gets dimension-hopped there or something and now he's gotta just live in this world that clashes pretty wildly with his everything. At least his 'assistant' is here and he's still alive! Sure Breakdown is...different, but Knock Out can work with this!

Knock Out: Breakdown, dear, I have an idea for a fun evening!

Breakdown: Is it racing again?

Knock Out: Even better!! Let's take one of the Terrans and dissect them!

Breakdown: ...huh?

Knock Out: Does your hearing have a problem in this universe? I said-

Breakdown: No I heard you! But we are NOT dissecting the kids.

Knock Out: Why not?

Breakdown: Because that would be a horrible thing to do!

Knock Out: Yes, I know! What's your point?

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Knock Out: Breakdown, I love you-

Breakdown: We met last week but continue.

Knock Out: And I know you like Bumblebee for reasons beyond my comprehension-

Breakdown: Because he's a nice person.

Knock Out: But if that snooty little scout ever scratches my paint job EVER AGAIN I WILL REMOVE HIS VOICE BOX LIKE MEGATRON DID MY BUMBLEBEE!

Breakdown: Have you considered talking with him about the issue?

Knock Out: Why in Primus's name would I do that?!

Breakdown: Talking with people about things usually helps them understand your perspective.

Knock Out: ...Haha! Great joke, Breakdown! Wow I missed your sense of humor.

Breakdown: I'm not joking.

Knock Out: Ok, it was funny the first time, but you can stop now!

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And he also has to get used to the fact that this universe lets him be out and proud.

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Dorothy: And who's this, Breakdown?

Breakdown: Oh, this is my conjunx-in-another-unvierse Knock Out.

Mo: What's a conjunx?

Breakdown: I think the closest thing I could say in Earth customs would be 'spouse'. So Knock Out is my husband-in-another-universe.

Knock Out: Wait...we can actually say that here?! The best I could get in my universe was 'partners' and even that was a stretch!

Breakdown: Yeah. Why, were people homophobic in your universe?

Dorothy: Well, in my home we accept people for whoever they are, including LGBTQ+ people! One of my kids is non-binary!

Knock Out: ...I'm gay. I am a man in a relationship with another man. I date mechs instead of femmes....OH MY GOD I CAN SAY THAT HERE??!!

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Knock Out: Bumblebee doesn't like me. He must be homophobic.

Breakdown: I think it has less to do with homophobia and more that you're constantly doing unethical medical experiments and plotting to kill him.

[short-circuit-the-great]

Reel from my Instagram because I couldn’t sleep

[cutekittenlady]

Dipping my toes into both tf prime and earthspark has created... Ideas.

Like earthspark breakdown finally reuniting with knockout after the war only to discover he's been trapped in vehicle mode and can't even communicate anymore.

Why is KO trapped? Who knows. Maybe someone forcefully removed his tcog or he's in the cybertronian equivalent of a coma, or there's some other thing that's kept him locked in it long term.

Whatever the explanation, Breakdown reacts accordingly. Either going on a violent rampage or going into vehicle mode himself and staying by Knockouts side until it can be reversed. Maybe even both! 💔

[redwryvernwrites]

Shattered Alloys - Chapter One | Fall

“Query: why does the Terran attempt to protect Megatron?” Soundwave questioned her. “Twitch Malto does not know Megatron. The real Megatron.” “Because he is Mum’s friend!” Twitch snapped back at the Audiobot. “Because he is my friend! Don’t act like you know him!” Soundwave was silent for a long moment. He was silent for so long that Twitch began to think he had slipped into some weird stasis but Soundwave responded to her accusation abruptly. “Soundwave thought he knew Megatron,” he replied and Twitch swore that the Decepticon sounded bitter, hurt even. “Soundwave did not.” _ A chance encounter with Soundwave leaves Megatron in a serious condition, his mind shattered and trapped in his past as D16. With Ratchet on Cybertron, his only hope to ever recover is the illusive Knock-Out who disappeared after defecting from the Decepticons years before the war ended. Someone who only Megatron himself could find. Deep scars begin to be reopened as the consequences of a foolish and rash decision.

A new journey begins. Come check it out if you like Transformers or even if you just like my writing.

[cuppajj]

that one earthspark ep huh

[shapeshiftingcloud]

My tf figure collection so far!

Tfp Knockout and G1 Arcee exchanging beauty tips

Es!Bumblebee and Rotb!Bumblebee comparing their lives (and traumas)

Cyberverse/Earthspark!Shockwave trying to figure out the mysterious one way portal that g1!Arcce and Jazz came through

G1!Jazz and tfa!Prowl having a little date featuring me in the background (they are holding hands)

And finally Tfp!Starscream and Earthspark!Twitch having some (2nd) father and daughter time, holding and petting a little mochi!

[krattgirl124]

Knock Out in Earthspark

Part 11

[sphnyspinspin]

Earthspark KOBD is actually just a Swapped-Frame AU?

KOBD brainrot let’s goooo

Just let me break it down… Breakdown is obviously the equivalent of a speedster/Stunticon in Earthspark, instead of his more “well-known” label as a wrecker.

He was definitely bulkier in most modern iterations, even going as far as him having his servo turn into a hammer. And, of course, he had his frame altered to look like a wrecker when joining the Decepticons and was very much recognized for having a stronger build, instead having a similar build to Knock Out.

All I’m saying is that Breakdown’s eagerness to race and his alt mode are somewhat reminiscent of how I remembered Knock Out’s characteristics in other medias.

I mean, I know that TFE Breakdown can definitely pack a punch, I’m just saying he’s definitely a little bit more sleek than say his TFP(aligned in general) or IDW designs.

But digging a little deeper, I knew for a fact that Earthspark was going to be way more influenced by the G1 cartoon than anything else. And wouldn’t you know it, Breakdown’s design in the show followed that format.

He’s bulky, but way more sleek than a traditional wrecker design.

And now I want you guys to remember how he acts in Earthspark.

Going off of my own vague memory of finishing the show, I remember him being cocky and a little bit stubborn. Which goes to show how unreliable my memory is. What I’m actually trying to convey is that he kind of gives off the vibe of what Knock Out’s quirks would look like with Breakdown’s personality in general.

Or, he’s just a speedster Breakdown, for short.

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Now I want you guys to direct your attention to what you all remember about Knock Out.

I doubt that we’ll actually get any KO content in TFE, even if they decide to make comics(which I would genuinely sell my soul to acquire). But hey, that’s what the brain’s imagination is for.

Based off the knowledge we have on TFE’s expectations for its characters, it’s safe to say that if Knock Out was going to be a part of it, there’s a big chance that he’d be based off of his G1 design.

And yes, there is in fact a G1 Knock Out design…

Yes, he’s beautiful no matter what, he knows that.

I know it’s a possibility that this could be a different Knock Out, considering that this guy’s name is officially spelled Knockout on TFwiki.

Although my point still stands.

Just think about it. This guy is a part of the Constructor Squad, therefore he’s more of a bulked up persona than TFE Breakdown.

There’s also a glimpse of him in an IDW comic, so this version of him isn’t entirely under the radar. And from the description on TF wiki he’s loyal and surprisingly enthusiastic. Basically… he’s how I personally see Breakdown, but translated to fit Knock Out’s character. Or, it’s the other way around if you put into consideration that this Knockout/Knock Out came before TFP, kicking off the beginning of KOBD in the first place.

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So with what information I’ve been able to get my hands on, it would be very plausible for TFE KOBD to be a Swap AU of a traditional KOBD story.

For example, Knock Out is always seen as the vain and overly dramatic of the two. With Breakdown being a stark contrast to Knock Out with his more noble traits and his eagerness to join a fight.

Now that Earthspark has provided a Breakdown that can be a bit more easygoing yet stubborn, and somewhat focused on being more self-preserved. And lets say we pair that Breakdown with a Knock Out that can be less vain but loyal and enthusiastic to work with a team.

let Breakdown be the one to gossip with Bumblebee and compete in illegal drag races, while wanting to maintain his sleek finish. Give Knock Out a sense of unironic enthusiasm when it comes to him working with a partner, and have him take pride in being a hard-at-work Construncticon that has a tendency to get so overly-excited that he faints.

I would absolutely love to see a pairing like this version of KOBD if possible. Maybe I might not be looking hard enough, but all I typically see of any TFE KOBD content is of them both being sleek and stylish—to which I love and have zero quarrels with.

I just wanna see Speedster-Stunticon-Breakdown be overly confident while flirting with Constructicon-Knock Out, to the point where KO just passes out from becoming too flustered, that’s all.

Long live KOBD✨

[nerdylittleguy]

Transformers Earthspark theory - how Knockout could actually be Mr Smelt

....or ideas about it, anyway. Enjoy my observations!

So uhh here's where the neurodivergent urge to consume media and hyperfixate on it has lead me! Please, feast your eyes on my flow chart/ mind map of madness™.

I know the text is really small, if you click and zoom it could be easier to read. I did try to split the original image into quarters, hope that makes it a little easier to read. However, if anyone needs a transcript I'll do my best to sort it out, my only concern is that I have no clue how to link ideas if they're just bullet points (the idea of having a way to link ideas is what lead me to make this in this format :) )

Perhaps a bit of an explanation as to what lead to this?

A few weeks ago, I saw the Earthspark season 1 part 2 trailer and hey... Who's that?? Breakdown?? Of course, I immediately wanted to watch what existed of the series so far, and imagine my pleasant surprise when I heard Knock Out's (tfp) VA voiced a side character!

Anyway, I started watching the series, finished it in 3 days, cried tears of happiness over Nightshade's pronouns (for those of you who say representation doesn't matter, it does. You probably just feel represented), fell in love with Megatron, etc etc. But imagine my absolute, brain-rotting madness when I couldn't find episode 7 on youtube!

Meh, like that would stop my theory brain. Using various episode summaries I found on youtube (first and foremost this one, as it was short and had good attention to detail! But if anyone has any recommendations for other good summaries feel free to let me know), I started to slowly make a mindmap. That evening I found @transformers-earthspark's blog and the where-to-watch resources... Firefly I cannot thank you enough!!! You're literally amazing!! You have no idea how happy I was to find ep 7!! You do so much, give yourself a pat on the back and a nice snack :))

Anyways, armed with my new access to ALL the earthspark episodes (1 - 10, anyway, as only they are available atm), I remade some of my mindmap, added to it, made more points. Over the last few weeks (aka less than two) I polished my mindmap, did some colour-coding, added images, links, details etc until it could apparently fit on an A3 sheet?? What??? So many ideas from silly old me??

Obviously, I don't think I'm completely right. As a matter of fact, I think I made many assumptions and links that were a very big stretch (blame this overactive imagination of mine. I keep thinking of potential plot lines and then forgetting that actually, I made them up and they're not canon). However, I hope I made a few points that will inspire someone to make their own theories, or just have fun thinking!

Apologies if this all sounds garbled or if it's difficult to understand, I am tired and I have two languages running around in my head (that I'm fluent in, I've also tried to learn 5 others. Lingual hell!!!)

Have a good day/ night and enjoy the theories!

Also a quick note and thing to add: I wrote this on Monday the 27th (I draft just about everything in my notes ok), before I woke up on Tuesday and saw the new images from the episodes, including the one with Breakdown!! AHHH!! /pos So I guess I was right about something? And I mean... Breakdown and a theme of racing in one episode? If this is a coincidence and Knockout is not chilling somewhere in the background then I don't know what to say.

[shenaniganeryfromtheabyss]

Sight Line and Shockwave going on a double-date with Breakdown and Knock-Out

it ends in polyamory

[dinersaturn]

Does Knock out know his husband is cheating on him?