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Transformer afterlife

2007-03-08T09:02:21Z

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[[Image:Theallspark.jpg|right|thumb|The Allspark]]

The Allspark is a term that is used in several different continuities. Their meanings vary greatly.

====''Generation 1''====
The "Well of All Sparks," or simply '''The Allspark''', is a dimension through which all living things -- past, present, and future -- are connected. A single Transformer's lifeforce, or [[Spark]], leaves the Allspark when it is born and returns to it when it dies. Collectively, the sparks that compose the Allspark are the essence of [[Primus]].

The Allspark is sometimes referred to as the Matrix. This can be confusing, as the Autobot [[Matrix of Leadership]], a tangible artifact which acts as a gateway to the Allspark, can also be called "the Matrix."

The slogan "[[Till all are one]]!" likely refers to a coming day when all beings are as united in culture and temperment as they were in the Allspark.

====''Unicron Trilogy''====
[[Unicron]] can be seen as an inverse Allspark; instead of dispersing into many small parts to give life, he consumes all and deals only in death. It is in this way he is the opposite and enemy of Primus.

====''Beast Wars''====
[[Megatron (BW)|Beast Wars Megatron]] attempted to consume all sparks to become a single, all-powerful giant spark, and nearly succeeded. Ironically, it was through his effort, and the opposition of [[Optimus Primal]], that the day of peace finally arrived, and All Became One.

====''Transformers: The Movie 2007''====
In the Transformers: The Movie Prequel Series, the Allspark is a mystical artifact. Transformers everywhere believe it created their race, but little is truly known about the artifact. It was guarded by [[Megatron]] and [[Optimus Prime]] for years, until Megatron went rogue with his secret army, planning to capture the Allspark and use it for his own designs.

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Transformer afterlife

2007-03-08T09:01:48Z

70.36.19.60: Edited to include new Transformers: The Movie prequel comic information. Could use a look-over.

{{disambig2|the extradimensional entity also known as the Matrix|the [[Unicron Trilogy]] power plant|Allspark Power Generation Station}}
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[[Image:Theallspark.jpg|right|thumb|The Allspark]]

The Allspark is a term that is used in several different continuities to describe different things.

====''Generation 1''====
The "Well of All Sparks," or simply '''The Allspark''', is a dimension through which all living things -- past, present, and future -- are connected. A single Transformer's lifeforce, or [[Spark]], leaves the Allspark when it is born and returns to it when it dies. Collectively, the sparks that compose the Allspark are the essence of [[Primus]].

The Allspark is sometimes referred to as the Matrix. This can be confusing, as the Autobot [[Matrix of Leadership]], a tangible artifact which acts as a gateway to the Allspark, can also be called "the Matrix."

The slogan "[[Till all are one]]!" likely refers to a coming day when all beings are as united in culture and temperment as they were in the Allspark.

====''Unicron Trilogy''====
[[Unicron]] can be seen as an inverse Allspark; instead of dispersing into many small parts to give life, he consumes all and deals only in death. It is in this way he is the opposite and enemy of Primus.

====''Beast Wars''====
[[Megatron (BW)|Beast Wars Megatron]] attempted to consume all sparks to become a single, all-powerful giant spark, and nearly succeeded. Ironically, it was through his effort, and the opposition of [[Optimus Primal]], that the day of peace finally arrived, and All Became One.

====''Transformers: The Movie 2007''====
In the Transformers: The Movie Prequel Series, the Allspark is a mystical artifact. Transformers everywhere believe it created their race, but little is truly known about the artifact. It was guarded by [[Megatron]] and [[Optimus Prime]] for years, until Megatron went rogue with his secret army, planning to capture the Allspark and use it for his own designs.

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Code of Hero

2007-03-07T19:45:31Z

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'''Writers:''' [[Ian Weir]]

[[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] makes the ultimate sacrifice to save a valley of proto-humans.

'''Major Characters (in order of appearance):''' Characters

'''Minor Characters (in order of appearance):''' Characters

'''Original Air Date:''' March 9, 1998 (Special Cartoon Network Preview); April 25, 1998 (Regular Syndication)

==Summary==
Extended summary

==Notes==
===Technical/Animation Glitches===
* As Quickstrike approaches Dinobot, his left shin is backwards.
* At Dinobot's funeral, Rattrap is in his pre-Transmetal body.
* When Megatron is flying over the proto-human valley, his legs are missing and his body has very little detail.

===Continuity Errors===
*Error

===Transformers References===
*References

===Real-World References===
*Dinobot's final words, "The rest is silence", are taken directly from Shakespeare's "Hamlet".

==External Links==
*Link
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Transformer

2007-03-01T08:25:19Z

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The '''Transformers''' are a species of robots (mostly) originating from the planet [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]].

[[Image:Bumblebeeg1.jpg|right|thumb|150px|[[Bumblebee]], a Transformer, transforming.]]

Though this is the most common term for them, there are others, mainly "'''Cybertron'''" as a reference to ''any'' being whose origin traces back to the planet in question (the adjective form being "'''Cybertronian'''").

The name Transformer stems from the species' generally-shared ability to "transform," to change from a robotic primary mode (usually, but not always, humanoid) into an alternate form, generally vehicles, weapons, machinery, or animals. In some continuities this abillity to transform is innate to all members of the species, in others it was a wartime innovation that was adopted by most, but not all, Cybertronians.

==Biology==
===Physical construction===
[[Image:Spark.gif|left|100px|thumb|Sparks retail for $29.95 at Sharper Image.]]

Transformers are living beings, despite their (usually) mechanical bodies. Many continuities portray this life as being granted by a soul-like [[spark]].

[[Image:G1Bw.gif|right|250px|thumb|Original, or extra-fleshy.]]

Traditionally, Transformers are fully-mechanical beings, but by the [[Beast Era]] of the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]] synthetic flesh has become increasingly incorporated into their construction, often to aid in disguise or survival on worlds inhabited by organic lifeforms. (A version of this technology had been introduced earlier with [[Pretender]] Transformers, though in that instance the sythetic flesh was a removable outer "shell").

In the era of ''[[Beast Machines]]'', events lead to true organics being infused into Transformers biology down to the cellular level, making them "[[technorganic]]" with an increased range of powers resulting. (The "[[ParasiTech]]" techonolgy introduced in the Generation-1-based [[Kiss-Player]] series seems to have an organic component to it as well.)

===Sizes===
Transformers are ''generally'' large in comparison to Earth lifeforms, (two or three times the height of a human seems to be about average, though depictions vary wildly even for the same character), but a Transformer can be much, much smaller or much, much larger. There are some small enough to fit in a human's palm (see [[Browning]]). While the [[Micromaster]]s and [[Mini-Con]]s are two groups whose size range is within normal human standards at a time when most Transformers are larger, human-sized appears to be the norm for Transformers altogether in the Beast Era. Others can be a good deal larger, like the colossal city-bots [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] or [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] (the latter depending on the continuity). In the ''[[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' series, the planet [[Gigantion]] is populated by both extremes: robots who tower over "normal"-sized Transformers, aided by their tiny Mini-Con partners.

===Variance in form===
While many Transformers possess a "humanoid" form with two arms, two legs and a head atop their torso, it is not uncommon at all for there to be extensive variations. Some Transformers do not have a "humanoid" mode at all, rather their "primary" form is that of an animal or vehicle. [[Generation 1]]'s [[Ravage]], [[Grand Slam]] and [[Raindance]], for example, or the ''Beast Wars'' [[Mutant (BW)|Mutants]].

Some have unconventional limbs, their hands (or whole arm) replaced with tools, claws, weapons, or some other form of manipulator (like a beast-mode's head!). Some Transformers' lower bodies feature digitigrade legs, or wheels/treads instead of feet, or no discerable separate legs at all. Some even have more (or less!) than the normal number of limbs altogether. This design style became much more common in the Beast Era (''Beast Wars'' [[Quickstrike (BW)|Quickstrike]] and ''Beast Machines'' [[Thrust]], for example), and is also common among the Mini-Cons, but Generation 1 is not without its examples (like [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], and [[Octus]]).

Transformers' faces also run the gamut of design, from looking like a metal human in a helmet, to faces that can only be described as robotic (again, like Generation 1 Shockwave, whose face consists of little more than a single glowing eye) or animalistic (again, the Beast Era). The Mini-Cons are also notable for more commonly having non-humanoid faces.

The existance and appearence of [[Female Transformers]] in most continuities seem to suggest a level of "sexual" dimorphism to the species as well (the term sexual is used in a gender-based, rather than physical sense, see [[Reproduction]] for that whole kettle of robo-fish). In almost all cases female Transformers are portrayed as more gracile of form and more rounded and curved in general, often with a more than passing resemblance to an attactive metal human female wearing armor and kibble. There are rare exceptions to this rule (notably [[Strika]] and [[Discharge]], though the latter is said to be wearing armor that obscures her true appearence.)

===Energy===
Unlike humans who need air and water as well as food, generally the Transformer's only major biological need to assure their continued functioning is fuel (though again, even this can vary depending on the fiction). [[Energon]] is the most common and prefered form of Transformer fuel, but other alternitives may be substituted if it is unavailable. By the Beast Era, many could ingest organic substances to supplement their fuel needs.

===New bodies===
It is not uncommon at all for a single Transformer to change bodyform many times across their life-span. The ease of which they can do so depends on the continuity's technology level. In some, changing bodies requires an extensive full-body rebuild and tends to be resource draining and even dangerous. Sometimes, however, all it takes it to transplant their brain or personality program into a compatible new body. Other times, the existing body itself will be "reformatted" on the spot using a scan of a local compatible alt-mode (this is most prevalent during the [[Unicron Trilogy]]).

While not entirely 'new bodies' themselves, the [[Transmetal]] bodies - caused by exposure to [[Transwarp]] quantum surges - somehow 'mutates' the bodies of Transformers in the Beast Era. How this is done on-the-fly with no harm to the Transformer is unknown.

===See also===
For more information on Transformer biology see:
*[[Life cycle]]
*[[Reproduction]]

==Culture==
The most distinctive facet of Transformers society has been its near-continous state of Civil War.

===See also===
For more information on Transformer culture see:
*[[Cybertron Civil Wars]]
*[[Religion]]

==Toys==
The Transformers were introduced by [[Hasbro]] in 1984 with the toyline know known as [[Generation 1]] and have gone through numerous incarnations since, with the latest being ''[[Classics]]''.

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