Demolishor began as a steadfast Decepticon loyal to Megatron during the Unicron conflict, balancing obedience with occasional unease toward his leader’s ambitions. After Megatron’s presumed demise, he begrudgingly honored the Decepticon-Autobot truce, stationed at Ocean City’s energon mines. Clashes with Autobot Ironhide highlighted his disdain for perceived incompetence, yet he slowly acclimated to cooperating with humans and former foes. Scorponok’s use of a blade forged from Megatron’s spark reignited Demolishor’s turmoil, torn between lingering allegiance and a newfound respect for peace. This conflict deepened when Megatron returned, prompting hesitation during an assault on Ocean City. Though he rejoined the Decepticons, his actions—like sparing human lives—hinted at evolving principles. His defining moment came during the *Miranda II* siege, where he sacrificed himself to shove Megatron from the energon grid’s path. Megatron preserved his spark, implanting it into a dump-truck frame stripped of memories and intellect, leaving a primal, aggressive shell prone to instinctual outbursts. Partnered with Cyclonus (later Snow Cat), he prioritized survival over blind allegiance in battles. Alternate timelines reshaped his fate: in Dreamwave comics, Starscream’s ghost and Alpha Quintesson rebuilt him to abduct humans before his destruction. Post-*Energon* lore positioned him on Cybertron battling Scrapmetal Terrorcons, resisting Megatron’s call to retain hard-won independence. His alternate forms evolved from missile tank to armored dump truck wielding a “Hyper Power” launcher, cementing his role as artillery. Demolishor’s arc wove loyalty against autonomy, his final sacrifice underscoring enduring honor despite diminished cognition. Spin-offs extended his legacy: a Transtech iteration as a tactical commander and a *Shattered Glass* counterpart enforcing Autobot tyranny.