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Rhinox (TransTech)

2012-03-31T15:17:43Z

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:''Rhinox is a [[Transcendent Technomorph]] in [[Transformers: TransTech|TransTech]] [[continuity]].''

[[Image:InvasionPrologue-Rhinox.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
In a very old universe populated by highly-evolved [[Transformer]]s, '''Rhinox''' is [[Axiom Nexus]]'s Minister of Higher Dimensional Sciences. He has studied the [[multiverse]] for eons, identifying [[universal stream]]s and cataloging new [[splinter timeline]]s.

{{bigquote|If that's a scientist, I'd hate to see your military units.|[[Bug Bite (G1)|Bug Bite]] meets Rhinox|"[[Withered Hope]]"}}

==Fiction==
===''TransTech''===
When a group of six [[GoBots (G1)|interdimensional travelers]] found themselves in the multiversal hub city of [[Axiom Nexus]] by mistake, they spoke of the extra-dimensional [[Cataclysm (event)|Cataclysm]] that threatened their entire universe. To hopefully help explain this occurrence [[Optimus Prime (TransTech)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (TransTech)|Megatron]] called on the expertise of Rhinox. After some quick data analysis, Rhinox was able explain the source of the travelers' cataclysm—their universe was being replaced [[Primax 207.0 Epsilon|by another]], due to an unusual shatterpoint caused by the appearance and destruction of [[Unicron]], the destruction of [[Primus]]' [[Emirate Xaaron|avatar]], a [[Thunderwing (G1)|tainted]] [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]], as well as an unidentified earlier event.

Though the source of the travelers' cataclysm was found, there was nothing Rhinox or the other TransTech could do for them. {{storylink|Withered Hope}}

Some time later, Rhinox detected "multiple phenomena across corresponding clusters," even in [[Primax 1291.0 Zeta|universal streams long thought destroyed]]. Rhinox traced the activity back to [[Primax 207.0 Epsilon]] in general and its universe's [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]] ip particular, along with an invasion force form [[Primax -408.24 Epsilon]]. {{storylink|Invasion Prologue}}

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Invasion Prologue

2012-03-26T16:49:49Z

161.253.14.25: /* Synopsis */

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|title="Invasion Prologue"
|publisher=[[Fun Publications]]
|date=[[February 29]], [[2012]]
|writers=[[Pete Sinclair]] & [[Jesse Wittenrich]]
|pencils=[[Will Mangin]]
|inks=[[Jake Isenberg]]
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'''The Transcendent Technomorphs register a largescale multiversal event that they trace back to one universe's Overlord.'''

==Synopsis==
In his control room in [[Axiom Nexus]], the [[Transcendent Technomorph]] [[Rhinox (TransTech)|Rhinox]] detects alarming "multiple phenomena" across corresponding [[universal stream|clusters]], including [[universal stream]]s [[Primax 1291.0 Zeta|long thought destroyed]]. The TransTech look at the past solar cycle for irregularities, leading them to [[Primax 207.0 Epsilon]], where they find an [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]].

They watch Overlord leading a charge on [[Ironworks]] for the [[Autobot]]'s [[Rarified Energon]]. [[Metalhawk]] comes to the rescue, and helps force the Decepticons into retreat. The TransTech realize that rarified energon, which is unique to this universe, may be related to the current multiversal crisis. They fast forward ahead to see three shadowy figures emerge into the universe. [[Megatron (TransTech)|Megatron]] wonders what the visitors' origin is, but [[Optimus Prime (TransTech)|Optimus Prime]] already knows: [[Primax -408.24 Epsilon]]. The evil Autobots have finally discovered the means to cross dimensional barriers. Optimus Prime notes that with two mirror universes in conflict, the balance of the multiverse is no longer what they once knew, [[Sentinel Maximus |as]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)|a]] [[Optimus Prime (RID)|delegation]] [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|of]] [[Lio Convoy |Primes]] across the multiverse arrives at his request.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Rhinox (TransTech)|Rhinox]] (1)
*[[Prowl (TransTech)|Prowl]] (2)
*[[Ursa Magnus]] (4)
*[[Ironworks]] (14)
*[[Mainframe (G1)|Mainframe]] (15)
*[[Rad]] (16)
*[[Metalhawk]] (17)
*[[Optimus Prime (TransTech)|Optimus Prime]] (21)
*[[Sentinel Maximus]] (22)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (23)
*[[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]] (24)
*[[Lio Convoy|Leo Prime]] (25)
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] (26)

|c2=
*[[Megatron (TransTech)|Megatron]] (3)
*[[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]] (5)
*[[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] (7)
*[[Skullgrin]] (8)
*[[Octopunch]] (9)
*[[Stranglehold]] (10)
*[[Snarler]] (11)
*[[Carnivac (G1)|Carnivac]] (12)
*[[Horri-Bull]] (13)
|h3=[[Human]]s
|c3=
*[[RUNT]] mech (6)
|h4=[[Shattered Glass]] Autobots
|c4=
*[[Tracks (SG)|Tracks]] (18)
*[[Ultra Magnus (SG)|Ultra Magnus]] (19)
*? (20)
}}

==Notes==
===Errors===
* The plural of "phenomenon" is "phenomena". This was corrected in a later revision.
* Octopunch was quickly edited to be in his Marvel colors 'cuz [[David Willis]] is a whiny bitch.

===Transformers references===
* Rhinox is surprised that [[Primax 1291.0 Zeta]] (the "[[Another Time & Place]]" universal stream) is no longer destroyed. He previously announced its destruction in "[[Withered Hope]]", wherein it was announced that the universe (and the Tonka GoBots' universe) had been displaced by [[Primax 207.0 Epsilon]] (the [[Transformers: Classics|Classicsverse]]).

===Trivia===
*Artist Mangin drew fan-character "[[Ursa Magnus]]" into the background of panel 2. While this was (sort-of) called out in the script, it went unnoticed by the editor, who upon later learning of its existence clarified it as an Easter egg shout-out to a fan.
*[[Pete Sinclair]] says that three of Gigatron's Decepticons remain offpanel.
*The following images were used for the TransTech's video screens:
<gallery>
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Image:CosmicRust-BigGroup.jpg
Image:Cybertronplanet.jpg
Image:Lioconvoyinemminentdomain.jpg
Image:Anothertimeandplace1stpage.JPG
Image:TFAnnual1991rip.JPG
Image:BlackZarakMasterforce1.jpg
Image:Carnival-Hot Shot jAm grin.jpg
Image:BulletTrainRescue_Prime_through_window.jpg
Image:Great Convoy headshot.jpg
Image:IDWPrime_Earth.jpg
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</gallery>

==External links==
*[http://www.botcon.com/BotCon2012/comic12.cfm "Transformers: Invasion Prologue" preview comic page]

[[Category:Timelines issues]]
[[Category:TransTech issues]]

Elder God

2012-02-11T03:33:24Z

161.253.14.25:

[[Image:Infestation2 issue1 eldergods.jpg|right|thumb|375px|That is not dead which can eternal lie. And with strange aeons even death may die.]]
The '''Elder Gods''' are a race of cold, alien, and evil intelligences that exist in the [[transwarp|non-spacetime of swirling anti-matter]] "outside" our universe. Possibly dwarfing even [[Unicron]] in terms of power, their limitless abilities are checked only by their inscrutable motivations and indifference to the affairs of lesser egregores that grow in the warm and wet hothouse of time and space we so arrogantly call "reality".

==Fiction==
===''Cybertron'' comic===
[[Ramjet (Universe)|Ramjet]] was cast adrift between dimensions when [[Unicron]]'s form imploded into a black hole. He found himself in the realm of the "ancient gods" who repeatedly destroyed and re-created his body from the inside out while toying with his spark. Bored, they cast him back into the universe he had come from. {{Storylink|Ramjet (Universe)|Ramjet's ''Universe'' profile}} Ramjet then sought out his fellow herald [[Nemesis Prime (Universe)|Nemesis Prime]] and journeyed to the dimension in which Unicron was trapped. {{storylink|Balancing Act}}

As a result of his encounter with the ancient gods, Ramjet's body was now composed of [[antimatter]] held together by the force of his will, he had a permanent connection to non-space, and his body occasionally manifested little... tentacle-things.

===Infestation 2===
Despite being trapped in their dimensional prison, the Elder Gods had the power to reach out to sensitive beings. Among them was Howard Lovecraft, who channeled the Elder Gods' call into horror prose. Despite the clandestine organization, Oblivion, succeeding at killing Lovecraft before his art could threaten to allow the Elder Gods into the universe, his stories spread into popular culture. This collective imagination, with the help of [[Artillica]], let loose the Elder Gods. Free and unencumbered, they rampaged along the [[multiverse]]. {{Storylink|Infestation 2 issue 1|Infestation 2 #1}}

==External links==
*[[Wikipedia:Cthulhu Mythos deities|Cthulhu Mythos deities]] at Wikipedia

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