Stampede


 * Stampede was an Autobot.

Stampede was an Autobot who transformed into some sort of animal form.

Marvel The Transformers comics
Early in the war, the Magnificent Six were engaging in hit-and-run raids in Decepticon controlled territory of Stanix. They became pinned down for a Cybertronian week by Megadeath's elite guard commanded by Thunderwing. Stampede had nearly lost all of his composure from the strain of battle when the group decided to go on the offensive. It appeared that the Decepticons had retreated, but it turned out to be a ruse. In reality the Autobots had been betrayed by the neutrals they were defending. They were all captured by Megadeath.

Megadeath forced Stampede to watch as he tortured the other Autobots. Stampede broke down after the third day and begged to be included with his teammates, but Megadeath continued. On the seventh day he gathered the Autobots together. He gave all of them blasters except Stampede. He announced he was going to kill Stampede unless one of the Autobots used their blaster to kill him. The Autobots were too shell shocked to make a move and Megadeath killed Stampede. Megadeath let the rest of the Autobots go, figuring they were now useless as warriors. The surviving Autobots live with this secret shame.