Ratchet was killed by Lockdown.
In 2017, the Autobot medic Ratchet was ambushed by the human black-ops unit Cemetery Wind. Despite his pleas for mercy, the team leader, James Savoy, refused to spare him. Lockdown, the notorious bounty hunter, fired upon Ratchet, severely crippling him. Following this, Lockdown interrogated Ratchet, demanding the location of Optimus Prime. When Ratchet steadfastly refused to reveal Optimus's whereabouts, Lockdown executed him.
The Events Leading to Ratchet's Demise
Ratchet's death was a pivotal and tragic moment, highlighting the relentless persecution of Transformers on Earth by humans and their mercenary allies.
Key Players Involved:
| Role | Character/Group | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Killer | Lockdown | Fired the shot that crippled Ratchet, interrogated him, and ultimately delivered the fatal blow. |
| Interrogator | Lockdown | Sought Optimus Prime's location from Ratchet. |
| Human Leader | James Savoy | Led the Cemetery Wind unit, refusing Ratchet's pleas for mercy. |
| Ambush Team | Cemetery Wind | The human task force responsible for locating and ambushing Ratchet. |
| Victim | Ratchet | Autobot medic, loyal to Optimus Prime, who refused to betray his leader even under duress. |
The Sequence of Events:
- Discovery: Cemetery Wind located Ratchet.
- Ambush: Ratchet was ambushed by the Cemetery Wind unit.
- Crippling Blow: Lockdown fired upon Ratchet, severely injuring and immobilizing him.
- Interrogation: Lockdown attempted to extract Optimus Prime's location from a crippled Ratchet.
- Refusal: Ratchet heroically refused to betray Optimus.
- Execution: Lockdown killed Ratchet.
This act underscored the desperate situation of the Autobots on Earth and Lockdown's ruthless nature as a bounty hunter.
