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<p>82.130.10.81: </p> <hr /> <div>{{disambig2|the process of burning an insignia into a Transformer's bare metal|''Transformers'' as a brand|Transformers brand}}<br /> [[Image:Megatron branding.jpg|right|300px|thumb|&quot;Now, this might sting a bit...eh, who am I kidding, this is going to sting a lot!&quot;]]<br /> '''Branding''' the [[Insignia|mark]] of the [[Decepticon]]s into one's [[structure]] is more significant than wearing the Autobrand or the simple inks that [[human]]s paint upon themselves. It weaves its way into the body, taking hold of vital circuits until it makes its way to the [[Transformer]]'s very [[spark]]. And once the branding is done, it is not easy to remove...<br /> <br /> {{bigquote|Welcome, brave Decepticons. Your destiny awaits...|—[[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]] as he brands the [[Constructicon (Animated)|Constructicons]], [[A Bridge Too Close, Part I]]}}<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Fiction==<br /> ===Marvel Comics continuity===<br /> ====Generation 1====<br /> [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] was branded as an Autobot after being given life by [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]'s [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]]. {{storylink|Rock and Roll-Out!}}<br /> <br /> {{see|Rite of the Autobrand}}<br /> <br /> ===Dreamwave Generation 1 comics===<br /> After sufficient (and painful) modifications to the structure, a newly recruited Decepticon would then be branded with the mark of the Decepticons. [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] once claimed that it was all part of [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s way of controlling them. {{storylink|The War Within issue 3}}<br /> <br /> <br /> ===''Energon'' cartoon===<br /> When [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] defeated [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] after his resurrection, he painfully branded the mark of the Decepticons onto the [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]] general as a way to remind him of his power. {{storylink|Megatron Resurrected|Megatron Resurrected}}<br /> <br /> Later, after the creation of [[Alpha Quintesson]]'s planets, Megatron rebranded Scorponok, going even further than the last time. {{storylink|Protection}} After this, he captured [[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]] and branded him, causing a mental battle within Inferno over whether or not he was an [[Autobot]]. {{storylink|Imprisoned Inferno}} The dilemma only ended with his death. {{storylink|Farewell Inferno}}<br /> <br /> <br /> ===''Animated'' cartoon===<br /> Once the [[Constructicon (Animated)|Constructicons]] had completed the [[space bridge]], [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]] then initiated them into the ranks of the Decepticons. After [[Mixmaster (Animated)|the]] [[Scrapper (Animated)|pair]] recited the oath of loyalty, Megatron then branded them with the Decepticon seal...''painfully''. The two Constructicons suffered some serious discomfort, but also got a color change of their exostructures and optics. {{storylink|A Bridge Too Close, Part I}}<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Category:Animated]]<br /> [[Category:Energon]]<br /> [[Category:Generation 1]]<br /> [[Category:Transformer culture]]</div>

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