Shortwing
- Shortwing is a Zapbots Cars from the Generation 1 continuity family.
Details about Shortwing are scarce as Shortwing was a Zapbot built during the short period before Anthony's return. He discovered that his programming preferred male companions and went through dangerous therapy to try and change his programming. The result made him insane and thus he committed suicide. As Speedy's and Timetravel's younger brother it affected them immensely.
- Quote: Unknown
- Transformation: Bi-plane
- Weapons: Unknown
- Special Weapons: Unknown
- Shields: Unknown
- Speed: Unknown
- Armor: Unknown
- Communications: Unknown
- Target/Tracking: Unknown
- Weakness: Unknown
- Transformer Inspiration: None
- Star Trek Inspiration: None
- Family:
- Speedy, Timetravel: Brothers
- Boaty, Flier: Half-Brothers
- Bolts: Half-Cousin
Fiction
Original Series
Back in Time
Roberta reveals that Shortwing had alternative programming and after failing to adjust it, committed suicide.
Mystery
Shortwing returned as a ghost form to try and destroy the crew of Fortress Misslemax years later, later to be found under Secretish's control.
Behind the Scenes
Shortwing was the long-lost brother of Speedy and Timetravel that committed suicide and reappeared as a ghost in the Mystery story. He started as a throw-away character but then evolved to a major one in the Mystery story. I never drew him till now (2021.)
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era: 1994 - Sketch of Shortwing reappearing as a ghost I drew for a Zapbot Calendar in art class.
