Here's a breakdown:
* Transformers: Generation 1 (1984-1987): Scorponok was a major villain, initially appearing as a Decepticon Pretender. He was later revealed to be the head of the Quintessons, an ancient race of robotic beings.
* Transformers: Beast Wars (1996-1999): Scorponok appeared in this series, but as a different character named *Scorponok*. He was a Predacon and the second-in-command to Megatron.
* Transformers: Armada (2002-2003): A character named *Scorponok* appeared in this series, but again, it was a different character than the original Generation 1 version. This Scorponok was a Mini-Con who served as the leader of the "Scorponok" faction.
* Transformers: Cybertron (2005-2006): A character named *Scorponok* was featured in this series, although once again, he was a different character. This Scorponok was a Decepticon who was a rival to Megatron.
* Transformers: Prime (2010-2013): A character named *Scorponok* was present in this series. However, he was a different character once more. This time, he was a large, spider-like Transformer who worked for the villainous Megatron.
While the name "Scorponok" appears in many Transformer series, it's important to note that each one is a different character with its own unique personality and backstory. The most iconic Scorponok is undoubtedly the original G1 version.