Detritus is a Decepticon character from the Transformers franchise, often portrayed as a scavenger, mercenary, or weapons specialist rather than a major central figure. He is typically associated with opportunism, battlefield salvage, and selling or modifying weapons for profit. In many continuities, Detritus serves as a supporting villain or neutral-aligned figure whose role is to add depth to the criminal and war-torn underworld of Transformers stories. He is known more for utility and menace than for leadership.