the lifeforce of other Transformers, much in the wave of victims of the Transorganic Dweller. Titanium 3 inch ScorponokA 3 inch tall non-transforming Scorponok toy was released in the Transformers: Titanium line. Though the toy comes in Energon colors, his tech specs fit more with original Decepticon Scorponok's character. Transformers Cinematic Universe {{Transformers character| name =Scorponok |image =Scorponok-moviepicture.jpg |caption =Scorponok |affiliation =Decepticon |subgroup =Deluxe Beasts, Legends |rank =3 |function =Hunter, Tracker |partner =Blackout, Grindor |motto ="Autobots are dead as soon as they step in the sand." "The opportunity to destroy is the only reward I need." |alternatemodes =Giant mechanical scorpion |series =Transformers film series |engvoice = |japanvoice = }} Scorponok appears in the live-action Transformers film directed by Michael Bay. His machine form is a mechanized scorpion and is the only Decepticon in the film that does not transform into a humanoid robot (though a toy of him has a robot mode), but is able to dive under sand or other soft landforms and burrow under the surface to attack. Screenwriter Roberto Orci indicated that this Scorponok is conceptually closer to the Beast Wars character than the original; he does bear a noticeable resemblance to the McDonald's Transmetal Scorponok figure (see above). He is Blackout's partner, similar to the role that cassettes such as Ravage and Laserbeak served under Soundwave. Scorponok is armed with missile launchers, spinning pincers (which can also be formatted into drills for burrowing) and an impaling spike that represents the stinger on his tail. Scorponok can be seen strapped to Blackout's back in the video game, and is playable as a character on some consoles. When he is playable, the transformation button, instead of causing a transformation, instead makes him dive into the ground (or attempt to do so if he's over hard concrete). Books Scorponok appears in the prequel novel Transformers: Ghosts of Yesterday, where he is used in an assault by Blackout to injure Optimus Prime, although he is defeated. Blackout later uses him to infiltrate the Ark, disabling it. He is thrown out by Ratchet. The children's book Transformers - Meet The Decepticons by Jennifer Frantz has a slightly different ending than the film. This book has all six Decepticons leaving Earth together after being defeated by the Autobots, instead of having most of their numbers die. IDW Publishing In the second issue of the Transformers: Movie Prequel comic distributed by Target stores