This episode features the first onscreen use of the term "Terrorcon" to describe the undead Decepticons seen in the show. Before, Terrorcons were used to describe animal-like Transformers within the "Transformers" saga.
Wheeljack and Bulkhead mention the names of former Wrecker members:
- Impactor and Roadbuster were the original members of the group when it was introduced in the "Transformers" comics in 1986;
- Rotorstorm and Pyro joined in the comic 'The Last Stand of the Wreckers' in 2010;
- Seaspray is a new member within the Prime continuity.
Although the Autobot Seaspray is never seen, his spacecraft resembles a hovercraft, his The Transformers (1984) alternate mode, and Bulkhead affectionately calls him "old barnacle butt," hinting at his naval specialty.