Protoform

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:''Protoforms are part of a Transformer's [[life cycle]] in many Transformers continuities.''

[[Image:Protoforms2.jpg|right|300px|thumb|TeH Nekkid AiRrazzer!1! L@@K]]

'''Protoforms''' consist of an unspecified, free-flowing, metallic matter layered over basic robotic systems. In many continuities, a protoform is the first stage in a Transformer's [[Life cycle|life cycle]]. These protoforms only await a life-giving [[spark]] and the alt-form information necessary to transform them into fully functional, living Transformer beings. Often, protoform modes are used to transport Transformers on intergalactic journeys.

Protoforms are transported or stored in [[stasis lock]], in which state they look like smooth, robotic humanoids (right.) When not in stasis lock, protoforms are a roiling mass of liquid metal around their internal frame.<ref>Protoform states seen in "[[The Spark]]".</ref>

''Japanese name:'' '''Sentō-in''' (Meaning "soldier" or "warrior".) (''Beast Wars II''), '''Cyberdrone''' (''Car Robots'')

==Generation 1==

===Beast Wars===

Protoforms are often contained within [[stasis pod]]s and dropped into unexplored worlds.

===Beast Wars II===

[[Image:Protoforms1.jpg|left|thumb|Pretty spry for globs of pudding]]

[[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] protoforms were shown moving about the Predacon warship using their own power, though they were not shown to speak or have any kind of personality. After the Predacons had gathered enough information about the machines of [[Gaea]]'s past, they then fed the information into the protoforms via energy waves. The protoforms were then altered into the [[Autoroller (BWII)|Autorollers]].

{{note|Given that the Autorollers were apparently extant veterans, this would be a case similar to that of [[Airazor]], in which an already living Cybertronian had been downloaded into a new protoform body.}}

===Dreamwave comics continuity===
Protoforms are the first step in most (if not all) Transformer life. Convicted criminals are sometimes reduce to Protoform state, such as the [[Combaticon]]s.

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==Robots in Disguise==

==Unicron Trilogy==

===''Cybertron''===

Protoforms are established as the first stage of Transformer life, which is usually followed by [[Primary programming]].

==''Transformers'' (2007) movie==

Protoforms in this continuity are more than just the first stage of a Transformer's life, they are the "base" form that exists down inside each robot. Protoforms are made of an ultra-dense, liquid metal material and are extremely hard to damage.

In the rare case they are not actively practicing their natural proclivity for chameleon-like disguise (usually only when engaged in interstellar travel), Transformers shed their exo-structure and return to their protoform state. This protoform is capable of transforming into its [[Transition form|transition form]]: an armored, cometary shape capable of interstellar travel. Upon landing on a new world and transforming back into a protoform, the Transformer immediately begins [[Trans-scan|trans-scanning]] for new alternate forms to adopt. When one is chosen, the protoform draws on its own ultra-dense substance and any extraneous matter nearby to generate a new exostructure disguise.

==Animated==

According to [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]], [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]] eats them for breakfast. {{Storylink|Transform and Roll Out!}} Also, [[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet]] refers to [[Sari |Sari]] as a protoform, suggesting that protoforms are an early stage in a Cybertronian's life cycle that is similar to childhood. {{Storylink|Lost and Found}}

==Toys==
Toys representing transitional protoform modes have been made for several characters from the [[Movie (franchise)|live-action Movie]] universe:

[[Image:Movie_ProtoformOptimusPrime_toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|[[Trukk not munky|Munkytruck]] feet!]]
*'''Protoform [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]''' (Deluxe Class, 2007), later [[redeco|redecorated]] as Protoform Optimus Prime Fusion Cluster Edition.

*'''Protoform [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]]''' (Deluxe, 2007), later redecorated as Protoform Starscream Fusion Cluster Edition.

*[[Robot Heroes]] [[Jazz (Movie)| Protoform Autobot Jazz]] vs. [[Brawl (Movie)|Decepticon Brawl]]

* '''Trans Scanning [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]'''

* '''Trans Scanning Optimus Prime'''

==Trivia==
* A traditional Cybertronian song features the lines "Protoform/ Protoform/ What will you be?" <ref>[[Black Horizon, Part 1]], ''G.I. Joe vs. Transformers'' Volume 4</ref>

* All the Autobot protoforms within the Transformers film are Protoform Optimus Prime. Not to say that ILM got lazy.

==Footnotes==
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