Scourge, a former Decepticon turned Autobot, rules the Jungle Planet with an unwavering belief in survival of the fittest and the primacy of strength. Once a student of the pacifist Backstop, he grew disillusioned by his homeworld’s weak leadership, sparking a violent revolution to seize power. Though his initial aim was to establish order and safeguard his people, his methods hardened into tyrannical rule, enforced through fear and brute force. Beneath his merciless exterior lies a lingering sense of honor and latent decency, occasionally surfacing in dealings with allies or foes. His leadership thrives on physical dominance, demanding rivals prove their worth in combat. When Megatron sought the Jungle Planet’s Cyber Planet Key, Scourge tested his might in battle before forming a cautious alliance. This partnership ignited clashes with Autobots like Optimus Prime and Overhaul, who emerged reforged as Leobreaker after a brutal confrontation. Defeated by Optimus in a duel where mercy was shown, Scourge begrudgingly acknowledged the Autobot leader’s power and principles. A turning point arose through human interactions. He forged an unlikely bond with Lori, an Autobot-aligned human whose defiance earned her the moniker “little sister.” Later, on Gigantion, the human Bud challenged Scourge’s rigid ideology by exemplifying nonviolent leadership. Through hypothetical scenarios, Bud illustrated the efficacy of creative problem-solving over raw strength, prompting Scourge to reassess his tactics and recognize the flaws in his dogma. Though briefly aligned with the Decepticons, his loyalty remained tethered to his planet’s survival. He thwarted Megatron’s forces from devastating Jungle Planet’s ecosystems and later aided the Autobots against Galvatron’s schemes. His evolution culminated in a symbolic duel against multiple Autobot commanders, where he conceded defeat with dignity, marking his transition from tyrant to reflective leader. Yet his fiery temperament persists, flaring in clashes with friend and foe alike. Scourge’s draconic form mirrors his ferocity: a robotic dragon with shoulder-mounted flame projectors and a tail morphing into a massive axe. Enhanced strength, plasma breath, and Cyber Key-powered abilities—like summoning auxiliary dragon heads to unleash torrents of fire—cement his reputation as a fearsome warrior-king, blending raw power with burgeoning strategic adaptability.