Protoform

2007-12-08T22:38:53Z

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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!]]

'''Protoforms''' consist of an unspecified freeflowing 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, alive Transformer beings. Often protoforms are used to transport Transformers on intergalactic journeys.

Protoforms are transported or stored in [[stasis lock]], where they look like smooth robotic humanoids (left.) 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: '''Sentou-in'''(Meaning "soldier" or "warrior".) '' (Beast Wars II)

==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]]. ''(Given that the Autorollers were apparently pre-existant veterans this would be a case similar to that of [[Airazor]] where an already living Cybertronian had been downloaded into a new protoform body. )''

===Dreamwave comics continuity===

Dreamwave first applied the existence of protoforms backwards into the Generation 1 era and established them as the first step in most (if not all) Transformer life.

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==Robots in Disguise==

==Unicron Trilogy==

===''Cybertron''===

Protoforms are established as the first stage of Transformer life, this 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 extranious matter nearby to generate a new exostructure disguise.

==Toys==

*Protoform [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]

*Protoform [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]]

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

==Trivia==
* A traditional Cybertronian song features the lines: "Protoform/ Protoform/ What will you be?" <ref>[[Dark 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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Energon Matrix

2007-11-03T03:14:24Z

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:''The Energon Matrix is a device from the [[Beast Wars]] era of the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:PrimalLeadershipMatrix1.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Mmmmm Matrixy...]]

The '''Energon Matrix''' is a powerful device awarded only to high-ranking members of the [[Maximal]] army, most often of [[Convoy]] rank. During [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]'s time, there was only one [[Matrix of Leadership]], but by [[Lio Convoy]]'s time, multiple Matrices had been constructed.

The Energon Matrix amplifies the strength and power of the Convoy who wields it. They can summon the power of the Energon Matrix to energize their body and amplify their natural skills, or they can unleash the power of the Matrix in one magnificent blast. If two or more Convoys do it at once, they can combine the blasts to increase their effectiveness.

Additionally, [[Vector Sigma]] is capable of speaking through [[Big Convoy]]'s Matrix, whether he likes it to or not.

==Matrix bearers==

The following characters are specifically known to have an Energon Matrix (exceptions are specifically noted).

*[[Optimus Primal]]
*[[Lio Convoy]]
*[[Lio Junior]] ''(a copy of Lio Convoy's)''
*[[Big Convoy]] ''(Big Convoy's Matrix was seemingly not referred to by any specific appellation. It was simply a "Matrix")''
*[[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]] ''(Optimus Prime's Matrix was only referred to as an Energon Matrix in the Japanese version of the series, with the Matrix's nature being altered for the English dub)''

==Fiction==
===''Beast Wars II''===

Both Lio Convoy and Optimus Primal were shown to have an Energon Matrix. When they teamed-up to take down [[Majin Zarak]], they displayed the various functions of the Energon Matrix. Lio Convoy used the power of his Matrix to upgrade his speed by transforming himself into Flash Lio Convoy. Optimus Primal did a similar move by upgrading his strength as Burning Convoy.

After that, they then unleashed the power of their Matrices and combined the force into a "Double Matrix Blast". This move sent a torrent of powerful energy directly into Majin Zarak, killing him.

Later, Optimus Primal's Energon Matrix was destroyed along with his body by the [[Vok]] [[Planet Buster]].

''However, it should be noted that in the U.S. ''Beast Wars'' continuity [[Optimus Primal]] does ''not'' have any kind of Matrix, nor for that matter is it implied that there is more than one.''

===''Beast Wars Neo''===

One of the most skillful, yet most anti-social members of the Maximals, [[Big Convoy]], was shown to carry a Matrix. However, Vector Sigma took a more proactive approach with Big Convoy than with most others. After each battle, Vector Sigma would speak through Big Convoy and dispense wisdom to his new recruits who so desperately needed it. Eventually, this sentimentality rubbed off on Big Convoy and he began dispensing wisdom all on his own.

When [[Unicron]] attacked Cybertron and possessed Vector Sigma, ultimately turning Cybertron into his new body, Big Convoy's Matrix proved to be the only thing capable of stopping him. When Unicron briefly exited Vector Sigma to do battle with the Maximals, Big Convoy removed his Matrix and used it to power his Big Cannon, turning it into the '''Matrix Buster'''. Firing a powerful blast of Matrix energy into Unicron, the Chaos-bringer was seemingly destroyed and evicted from Vector Sigma.

==Toys==
* '''Optimus Primal''' (Ultra, 1996/1997/1998)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-1'''

:The decoration at the center of Optimus Primal's chest is an ''ex post facto'' Energon Matrix.

[[Image:LioConvoyMatrix1.jpg|thumb|"Pssst! Hey, buddy! Wanna buy a McGuffin?"]]
* '''Lio Convoy''' (Ultra, 1998)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-16'''

:Lio Convoy's Energon Matrix is built into his left breast and is revealed by opening a panel.
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[[Image:BigConvoyMatrix1.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Pimp My Ribcage.]]
*'''Big Convoy''' (Ultra, 1999)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-35'''

: Big Convoy's Matrix is a separately molded piece that can be stored in his chest. It is a red orb with golden handles and cover.
: This mold was also used to make [[Black Big Convoy]]'s Matrix and ''[[Universe]]'' [[Nemesis Prime (Universe)|Nemesis Prime]]'s [[Dead Matrix]].

==Trivia==
*In the [[Car Robots]] continuity, [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Fire Convoy]] was stated to have an Energon Matrix. The nature of this Matrix was changed for the Robots In Disguise dub.

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