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Blackarachnia (Animated)

2008-04-17T15:46:24Z

82.41.82.183: /* Transformers Animated cartoon */

{{disambig2|the ''Transformers Animated'' character|the Beast Era character|Blackarachnia (BW)}}
{{disambig3|Elita One}}

:''Blackarachnia is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers Animated]] [[continuity family]].''

:[[Image:AniBlackarachniaPromoModel.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Welcome to [[wikipedia:Goth Talk|Goth Talk]]!]]

'''Blackarachnia''' hates her techno-organic beast mode with a passion. Once she was an [[Autobot Academy]] cadet, but when she was abandoned on an alien world by her [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|former]] [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|teammates]], she was forced to adapt to the monstrous organic lifeforms that inhabited the world. Now she is trapped between organic and machine, unable to take a new form. The experience fueled a newfound hatred of the [[Autobot]]s and a quest for revenge that led her to join [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]] in his war against them, but she doesn't appear to hold any real loyalty toward him. Her hatred of her organic body is driving her insane, and she will do ''anything'' to get rid of it, no matter whom she has to crush in her path.

By stabbing other mechanoids with the spider legs projecting over her shoulders, she has the unique ability to download and mimic their traits and weaponry for a limited amount of time. Hope nobody told [[Lockdown]].

Blackarachnia acts differently around robots of the "opposite sex" depending on faction; she's bitting and sarcastic towards the Decepticons, but seductive and manipulative towards the Autobots. However, these appear to be but shells worn by a being who desperately wants to be normal again.

{{quote|It'll be a long time before I ever trust another Autobot. Especially you, Optimus.|Blackarachnia|"[[Along Came a Spider]]"}}

==Fiction==
===''Transformers Animated'' cartoon===
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:''Voice actor:'' [[Cree Summer]] (English), [[Christin Marquitan]] (German)

[[Image:Elita-1-001.jpg|left|100px|thumb|Optimus, Optimus. Wherefore art thou Optimus?]]
Blackarachnia was previously known as '''Elita-1'''. A thousand [[Units of time|stellar cycles]] ago Elita and her teammates, [[Optimus Prime (Animated)| Optimus Prime]] and [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|Sentinel Prime]], were exploring an alien world, looking for a Decepticon ship filled with [[energon]]. They accidentally fell into a series of caves. They were ambushed by giant spiders and, when escaping the massive energon explosion caused by the battle, Elita ended up being left behind. When she tried using her ability to borrow powers from other beings, she was injected by the spiders' venom, turning her into the hideous freak she is now. Because of her new, semi-organic nature, her signal did not appear on Optimus's radar, leading him and Sentinel to believe that she had perished in the explosion. {{storylink|Along Came a Spider}}

When the [[All Spark (Animated)|All Spark]] was found by a group of Autobots, Blackarachnia was aboard the [[Nemesis (Animated)|''Nemesis'']] with the other Decepticons, annoyed at [[Lugnut]]'s emphatic, vocal loyalty to Megatron. She even suggested that Lugnut's speech of praise was hardwired into his mind. She also had conflict with [[Blitzwing (Animated)|Blitzwing]], who touched a sore point by insulting her organic mode. Her retort to "blow it out your actuator, three-face" angered Blitzwing to the point that he...began to express his feelings in song. Later, at Megatron's orders, she scanned the Autobots' ship to determine the nature of their high-energy cargo. She confirmed the Autobots were carrying the All Spark, or at least something just as powerful. When the Autobots escaped and it became clear the ''Nemesis'' was going to crash into an exploding space bridge, Blackarachnia fled in an escape pod. {{storylink|Transform and Roll Out!}}

[[Image:Blackarach anim beast.jpg|right|thumb|200px|The Itsy Bitchy Spider crawled up the water spout...]]

Later, she stalked [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]], [[Bulkhead (Animated)|Bulkhead]], and [[Sari Sumdac|Sari]] on Halloween night. After she took out Bumblebee and Bulkhead, she started lying to Sari, who, even after her encounter with [[Starscream (Animated)| Starscream]], still couldn't recognize a Decepticon. Fortunately, Optimus came along, but Blackarachnia kidnapped Sari and started web-swinging.

After she got to the top of a skyscraper, Prime tried to fight her, only to realize at last who she was. Blackarachnia tried to use Sari's All Spark [[Sari Sumdac's Key|key]] to become fully mechanical. However, the energies unleashed caused any organic life in range, including Sari (and presumably any other [[Human|fleshy]]) to shrivel and sicken. It almost killed Blackarachnia, but Optimus Prime pulled the key out, restoring the organics. Prime tried to reason with "Elita", asking her to come with them in the hopes of curing her, but Blackarachnia stabbed him, saying that it would be a long time before she trusted him again. After she knocked out Prime, she cried her four eyes out. {{storylink|Along Came a Spider}}

Later, she again kidnapped Sari, who was running away after having the key taken away from her. When she heard about the key and how Sari felt totally mistrusted by the Autobots, Blackarachnia played on the girl's sympathies by saying she knew how Sari felt. BA noted how she was not a Decepticon until after the Autobots turned their backs on her, and how the All Spark's power was the only thing that could cure her current form. Despite being kidnapped again and nearly being killed by BA's previous use of the key, Sari appeared to start seeing eye to eye with her captor. {{storylink|Megatron Rising - Part I}}

At least, that was what she wanted Blackarachnia to believe. Leading her around in circles over the frozen Lake Erie, Sari was finally forced to admit that the ''Ark'', which contained the All Spark, was underwater. Blackarachnia's organic half wouldn't withstand the icy underwater, and incensed by the deception, she prepared to kill Sari. [[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet]] brought the ship up through the ice, and Sari bit Blackarachnia's hand, showing that her organic half apparently couldn't withstand teeth either. The pain apparently caused Blackarachnia to release Sari, which allowed Ratchet to grab her and get in the ship. As Blackarachnia tried to force the door open, the ''Ark'' accelerated, and Blackarachnia was thrown off the ship. Here's hoping her organic half can at least survive hard impacts. {{storylink|Megatron Rising - Part II}}

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==Toys==
===Animated===

*'''Blackarachnia''' (Deluxe, 2008)
**''Accessories'': Grapnel-hook

[[Image:Blackarachniaanimateddeluxe.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Hideously mutated into this sexy, sexy figure.]]
:Blackarachnia transforms into a mechanical spider with some organic aesthetic. She comes with a [[wiktionary:grapnel|grapnel]] hook accessory.
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==Trivia==
* Her head is actually a helmet that was lying around in the wrecked Decepticon warship where she had her accident. It is possible she is actually wearing that same helmet to spare other Transformers (or herself) from looking at her freakish, spidery face.
* Blackarachnia can swing off of tall, unseen buildings, with webbing that shoots out of her hands. Wow, we've never seen that befo{{m-}} [[Spider-Man|wait a minute...]]
* Her Elita-1 form seems to be based on Ariel, the pre-reformatting version of [[Elita One|G1 Elita]].

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Talk:Remorse

2008-01-09T04:46:26Z

82.41.82.183: New page: "'''Hot Shot''' gets frustrated with how passively the other Autobots have been handling Prime's death, and goes to the teleporter room to meet with '''Hot Shot'''." ? --~~~~

"'''Hot Shot''' gets frustrated with how passively the other Autobots have been handling Prime's death, and goes to the teleporter room to meet with '''Hot Shot'''." ? --[[User:82.41.82.183|82.41.82.183]] 04:46, 9 January 2008 (UTC)<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Lockdown (Animated)

2007-07-31T23:13:57Z

82.41.82.183: redirecting the dead boba-fett link to another bounty-hunter

:''Lockdown is a Decepticon in the [[Transformers Animated]] [[continuity family]].''

'''Lockdown''' is a bounty hunter. Let's hope he [[Deaths Head|fares better]].

==Fiction==
===Transformers Animated cartoon===
:''Voice actor'': [[Lance Henriksen]] (US), ??? (Japan)

==Toys==
===Transformers Animated===
*'''Lockdown''' (Deluxe, 2008)

Lockdown transforms into a Corvette-type vehicle. He looks freaking terrifying.

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Transformers Animated (franchise)

2007-07-07T19:13:28Z

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[[Image:Transformersanimated franchise logo.png|right|250px]]
[[Image:TransformersAnimatedPoster.jpg|right|thumb|250px|"When there's trouble you know who to call..."]]

'''Transformers Animated''' is the next television-supported Transformers franchise, due to start in the January of 2008 with a 3-episode mini-movie.

The cartoon is produced by [[Cartoon Network]], scripted in the United States, with character and background designs by the crews behind shows like ''Teen Titans'' and ''Ben10'', while animation is being provided by Japanese studio [[Mook]].

The series will share focus: episodes will center not only on the war between the Autobots and the Decepticons, but also with the Autobots' interactions with many of Detroit's human supervillain denizens, including a [[Angry Archer|maladjusted marksman]], a guy who can spit acid, and [[Prometheus|a guy who looks really good in a pimp suit.]]

At least it's not [[Kiss Players]].

==Cast==
===Autobots===
*[[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] ([[David Kaye]])
*[[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]] ([[Bumper Robinson]])
*[[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet]] ([[Corey Burton]])
*[[Bulkhead (Animated)|Bulkhead]] ([[Bill Fagerbakke]])
*[[Prowl (Animated)|Prowl]] ([[Jeff Bennett]])
*[[Ultra Magnus (Animated)|Ultra Magnus]] ([[Jeff Bennett]])
*[[Jazz (Animated)|Jazz]] ([[Phil LaMarr]])
*[[Arcee (Animated)|Arcee]] ([[Susan Blu]])
*[[Grimlock (Animated)|Grimlock]] ([[David Kaye]])
*[[Blurr (Animated)|Blurr]] ([[John Moschitta]])
*[[Wreck-Gar(Animated)|Wreck-Gar]] ([["Weird Al" Yankovic]])

===Decepticons===
*[[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]] ([[Corey Burton]])
*[[Starscream (Animated)|Starscream]] ([[Tom Kenny]])
*[[Shockwave (Animated)|Shockwave]] ([[Corey Burton]])
*[[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Blackarachnia]] ([[Cree Summer]])
*[[Blitzwing (Animated)|Blitzwing]]
*[[Lugnut]] ([[David Kaye]])

===Humans===
*[[Sari Sumdac]] ([[Tara Strong]])
*[[Isaac Sumdac]]
*[[Captain Fanzone|Capt. Fanzone]]
*[[Angry Archer]]
*[[Nanosec]]

==Toy Line==

First previewed July 1, 2007, in Hasbro's Future Products panel at [[Botcon]].

The Transformers: Animated toy line merges the more fluid, expressive design style of the cartoon with extremely poseable robot forms (to a degree even Hasbro seemed pleasantly surprised by). Unlike the franchises immediately before it, there is no overarcing, line-wide gimmick such as [[Mini-Con|Mini-Cons]] or [[Cyber Planet Keys]]; rather, transforming IS the gimmick, and toys will have other special features that are unique and appropriate to the character they depict. While the designs originated with Hasbro and the Cartoon Network team, [[TakaraTomy]] is once again stepping up to the plate to engineer the toys.

The toy line is currently scheduled to debut in March 2008 with a special "battle pack" featuring multiple figures. The full line will presumably bow sometime a few months later.

==External links==
* [http://enewsi.com/news.php?catid=194&itemid=11280 Transformers animated press release]

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Talk:Vector Prime

2007-06-17T16:21:10Z

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Uh, dosn't this need Spoiler tags?

Don't let me stop you. Tho in truth, I don't think it gives away all that much. :)

Before I deleted the spoilers, it certainly damn did give away too freakin' much. >:/ --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 07:03, 11 April 2006 (UTC)

Sorry, I missed all that stuff. Had to check the history to find out what you were talking about. The current version of the article looks pretty much like the version I half-assedly put together - TTK

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Wich picture of Vector Prime's death is most fitting?
http://www.tfans.com/talk/index.php?showtopic=38907&hl=spoiler
[[User:69.209.174.19|69.209.174.19]] 00:03, 11 June 2006 (UTC)

X-Bob, you said you were leaving. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 01:01, 11 June 2006 (UTC)

===Redundant pic===
Might as well delete this since I replaced it with a single pic of his bot and vehicle modes. --[[User:FFN|FFN]] 08:30, 1 January 2007 (UTC)

[[Image:VectorPrimeToy.jpg|right|thumb|"Megatron chose... Poorly."]]

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[[Image:CG-VectorPrime.jpg|thumb|"One sword! I have one sword, people... ONE! Okay... I guess I can reach back in time and borrow a dulicate from myself."]]
Removed because three images to just show Vector Prime is far too much. [[User:Interrobang|Interrobang]] 12:22, 1 January 2007 (UTC)
:But that's a good pic. --[[User:FFN|FFN]] 12:36, 1 January 2007 (UTC)
::Remove one of the two crappy ones! Don't remove the good pic! -[[User:Derik|Derik]] 12:57, 1 January 2007 (UTC)
:::We can use pics to pad-out text (and to make it less tiresome to read). So basically Vector Prime needs alot more cartoon information, which, in theory, should be easy as that's his most well-known fictional appearance. --[[User:FFN|FFN]] 13:20, 1 January 2007 (UTC)
::::But do we really need 3 'this is what Vector Prime looks like' pics? Surely 1 or 2 of them can be replaced with pics of Vector Prime actually... '''doing''' something? -[[User:Derik|Derik]] 13:52, 1 January 2007 (UTC)
::::Sure he's doing something! He's POSING! That's an important component of all japanese kids cartoons! --[[User:FFN|FFN]] 13:56, 1 January 2007 (UTC)
:::::Please don't humor the Japanese. The plan is for all of America to stand here glaring at them until they get the hint, and you're ruining the effect.
:::::(I know he's posing, we have two other pics where he's posing!)
::::: ...removign the text does make this one looks much nicer. ...ditch the Fun Publications pic. ;) -[[User:Derik|Derik]] 14:24, 1 January 2007 (UTC)
::::::I prefer to keep the Fun Pub pic in the Fun Pub section. At least in my opinion it doesn't look 'cool' enough to serve as a bio pic. --[[User:FFN|FFN]] 14:48, 1 January 2007 (UTC)
:::::::I don't particularly care what image you guys pick as the main one. Just make sure that the image actually represents ''something'', like his appearance in the cartoon or death or fighting Galvafdfsadwhatever, and isn't redundant with other images. [[User:Interrobang|Interrobang]] 17:17, 1 January 2007 (UTC)
::::::::We have 3 pics of him standing around already, but you're telling us not to choose any of them for the main pic- but instead use an action shot? That's crazy-talk! -[[User:Derik|Derik]] 17:40, 1 January 2007 (UTC)
:::::::::Misphrased there. The main picture can be simply used to represent Vector Prime. The rest of the images in the article need to represent different things to satisfy fair use laws. [[User:Interrobang|Interrobang]] 11:45, 2 January 2007 (UTC)
::::::::::Let's just delete the FunPub pic and say X-Bob did it. -[[User:Derik|Derik]] 13:55, 2 January 2007 (UTC)
:::::::What about I photoshop the above pic so it appears he is fighting Captain Picard? Is that acceptable as not being redundant? :P --[[User:FFN|FFN]] 17:24, 1 January 2007 (UTC)

The "Real world" section under "Fiction" is almost the best thing ever. I just know one thing to make it better... --[[User:Andrusi|Andrusi]] 19:36, 15 January 2007 (UTC)

No mention of Rhisling? I'd add it myself only I'm not sure where it should be crowbarred in.
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Optics

2007-06-03T07:48:55Z

82.41.82.183: New page: The optics on a Transformer mostly seem to perform in an identical way to human eyes, including all the flaws, such as the ability to be dazzled by bright light sources pointed directly at...

The optics on a Transformer mostly seem to perform in an identical way to human eyes, including all the flaws, such as the ability to be dazzled by bright light sources pointed directly at them.

[[Image:Skyquake.jpg|thumb|100px|Though Skyquake's optics, his colour scheme actually looks really really cool.]]

While all Transformers can usually be assumed to see in the same visual spectrum of colours than humans see in, there are obviously [[Skyquake|exceptions who are completely colour-blind]], and some Transformers demonstrate different perceptions (usually wherever the plot calls for it).

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Vector Prime

2007-05-29T11:42:53Z

82.41.82.183:

{{disambig3|Prime}}
:''Vector Prime is an [[Autobot]] character in the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:VectorPrime_dvd.jpg|250px|right|thumb|Your weapons are useless against Prince of Space and Time and his robotic mullet.]]

'''Vector Prime''' is [[Primus]]'s appointed guardian of time and space. 25 million years old<ref>[[Revelations, Part 4]]</ref>, the clockwork-covered Transformer is one of the [[13 original Transformers]]. Despite his age, Vector Prime is very powerful, and can warp both space and time, though excessive use of this power can severely weaken him.

Vector Prime was once a holder of the [[Matrix of Leadership]]<ref>[[Ask Vector Prime]]</ref> before he left [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to guard space and time, a lonely job which isolated him from Cybertronian culture for tens of millions of years. Though he has rejoined the timestream on occasion to protect it from large-scale dangers,<ref>[[Vector Prime: In the Beginning]]</ref> his extraordinary exile has left him emotionally, culturally, and politically disconnected from his race. He speaks in archaic terminology steeped in chivalry from an age long past and is unfamiliar with the Autobot/[[Decepticon]] war. Despite this disconnect, Vector Prime never forgets that these strange modern creatures are the reason he guards space and time so fiercely. It is the miracle of time that allows these precious lives to continue.

Vector Prime has a "Guardian [[Mini-Con]]" called [[Safeguard (Cybertron)|Safeguard]], and is also responsible for the [[Recon Mini-Con Team]].

==Fiction==
===Animated continuity===
====Fun Publications ''Cybertron'' comic====

[[Image:Vectorprimeut.jpg|200px|left|thumb|Hey, I can see THE DAWN OF TIME from here! Hi, Phil!]]

During the long dormancy of [[Primus]] and [[Unicron]] at the beginning of time, Vector Prime retreated from the march of history to prepare for when his skills would once again be called upon. From this isolation he watched the greatest victories and defeats of the Transformers race across the various timelines, intervening only when his hand was needed to preserve the balance of time. (For example, Vector Prime helped mend [[Generation 1]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and repair the timestorm that [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] had unleashed in the [[Beast Wars]].) However, the awakening of Primus and Unicron returned Vector Prime to active service, following the wake of Unicron across the multiverse to prevent or restore what damage the Dark God had inflicted with its contaminating presence.

After the [[Powerlinx Battles]], Primus attempted to lock Unicron's essence away in the center of a newborn sun, but this plan backfired and the sun collapsed into a black hole, also known as the [[Unicron Singularity]]. This threatened the multiverse itself, so Vector Prime was called back to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to assist the Autobots in locating artifacts which would destroy the black hole.

[[Image:Vectorprimeutramjet.jpg|right|thumb|Hey, we got swords. Let's parry.]]

During the Autobots' search, Vector Prime would routinely confer with [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]] on their progress. During one such visit, [[Ramjet (Universe)|Ramjet]] and [[Nemesis Prime (Universe)|Nemesis Prime]], followers of Unicron, attacked them, heavily damaging Alpha Trion and destroying [[Vector Sigma]]. It was Ramjet's plan that Nemesis Prime would unleash his [[Dead Matrix]] to destroy their Creator, and so the two travelled to the chamber deep within Cybertron that housed Primus' essence. Vector Prime and [[Sentinel Maximus]] met and battled them there. Vector Prime and Ramjet's fight left the chamber and ended ultimately high above Cybertron. Though Vector Prime was able to defeat Ramjet and seal him away in another dimension, this act weakened him considerably. The guardian of space and time returned to the Autobots on [[Earth]] and left Cybertron in the care of [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]], a Mini-Con who had taken the reins of what remained of Vector Sigma.

====''Cybertron''====
'''Voice actor:''' [[Richard Newman]] (USA), [[Shô Hayami]] (Japan)<br>
'''Special Attacks:''' Repulsion Field/Action Field, Time Relief

[[Image:CG-VectorPrime.jpg|left|thumb|200px|This additional weapon would have aided myself in the previous battle with the villianous Ramjet. What folly to not have used it!]]

When Vector Prime discovered that [[Unicron]]'s destruction had resulted in a [[Unicron_Singularity|black hole]] that threatened existence itself, his role as Guardian of Time and Space compelled him to set forth to fix it using the Omega Lock and the four Cyber Planet Keys, forged from the spark of Primus himself. Of course, the fact that these ancient artifacts were lost several million years ago presented certain problems. As a result, he returned to Cyberton in an attempt to enlist some help, and encountered the charismatic [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]], who tricked Vector Prime into handing over the Planet Map to the [[Decepticons]]. Immediately thereafter, Vector Prime realized the Decepticons were actually kind of jerks, and joined the Autobots. Vector Prime was vital to the Autobot cause, as he could create small-scale [[Space Bridge|Space Bridges]] with his sword, as well as force fields with the aid of his Universal Cyber Key. On one occasion, when Megatron killed Coby, Bud, and Lori, Vector Prime turned back time to save them, although this caused him great strain. Later, he would find the Omega Lock in the spaceship [[Atlantis]], and get it back.

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[[Image:Vector Primevs.Megatron.JPG|thumb|right|250px|Battling.. IN THE NEXT DIMENSION!]]

In a heroic sacrifice, Vector Prime overloaded his time-travel powers to send the stranded Autobots back to a point before they arrived on [[Gigantion]]. Sadly, this incredible strain spelled the end of his physical existence, and he became One With Time Itself. He would not be seen again, but, from Beyond Time, he gave his sword to [[Optimus_Prime_(Armada)|Optimus Prime]] in Prime's final battle with [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]].

''In the "what happens to everybody after the show ended" scenes from the show's final episode, Vector Prime can be seen dueling with Galvatron in what is presumably a Battle of the Dead Guys somewhere in the [[Allspark_(dimension)|Allspark]].''

===Real world===

At some undetermined point in Vector Prime's life, he took the time to answer a series of questions about himself, other Transformers, and the ''Transformers: Cybertron'' toyline in a recurring feature on Hasbro's official ''Transformers'' website called "[[Ask Vector Prime]]". Because of his mastery of time and space it is impossible to determine when exactly he visited -- or perhaps merely communicated with -- our universe, but it may have been during the course of events in the ''Cybertron'' animated series, as he answers questions regarding those events and other characters who he had not met before the series began. Alternatively, he may have answered the questions after the conclusion of the series from within the Allspark, which is known to be a dimensional nexus of sorts.

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==Toys==
===Cybertron===
* '''Vector Prime''' (Voyager, 2005)
:''Japanese ID number:'' '''GC-03'''

[[Image:VectorPrime_toy.jpg|left|thumb|200px|I'm the [[Last Autobot]]'s beiger cousin.]]

: First released in Japan, Vector Prime transforms into a large cybertronic space cruiser with "solar panel" wings, his shape seemingly taking cues from both the ''[[Beast Wars]]'' starship ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]'' and the ''[[Star Wars]]'' Sith Infiltrator. His nosecone has a spring-loaded missile launcher at the tip. He is also one of the few early molds in the series to have [[Mini-Con]] [[Powerlinx]] plugs. Inserting his unique [[Cyber Planet Key]] in either mode activates electronic sounds. He comes with his Mini-Con partner [[Safeguard (Cybertron)|Safeguard]].

: Vector Prime has some significant differences between the [[Takara]] and [[Hasbro]] releases. [[Takara]]'s release uses a matte gray plastic with a lighter, burgundy-tinted brown, uses firmer plastic for his clear-blue parts, and has more intricate [[paint application]]s. Hasbro's release has a higher-contrast color scheme of white with chocolate-brown, more flexible clear-blue plastic ([[for safety reasons]]), and less-intricate paint applications.

* '''Vector Prime'' vs ''Starscream''' (Multi-pack, 2005)

: The Vector Prime in this Toys 'R' Us [[exclusive]] set is identical to the regular-retail version, even though the [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] is not only a mold not available at normal US retail, but is in an entirely new coloration not used for its Japanese release.

* '''Vector Prime''' (Legends of Cybertron, 2006)

[[Image:LOC_VectorPrime.jpg|right|thumb|And I'm his poorer cousin who can't afford paint.]]

: As part of the ''[[Legends of Cybertron]]'' line, Vector Prime is a miniature, heavily-simplified version of the Voyager-class toy, yet retaining much of the sculpted detailing. He was part of the third wave of product, the first wave to be sold outside of "[[market six]]" stores and in "big box" chains like Toys 'R' Us and K-Mart.

* '''Galaxy Force Vector Prime''' (Voyager, 2006)

[[Image:Cyb_GFVectorPrime_toy.jpg|left|thumb|Bling bling.]]

: Not to be confused with the ''Galaxy Force'' release of Vector Prime, Galaxy Force Vector Prime is a matte gold [[redeco]] of Vector Prime released near the end of the ''[[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' toyline. His transparent blue parts were changed to transparent orange, and he has the same number of paint applications as the original ''Cybertron'' Vector Prime toy.

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* '''Vector Prime''' (Jollibee Kids Meal, 2007)
[[Image:JollibeeVectorPrime_toy.jpg|right|thumb|The Guardian of Shakes and Fries]]

: Available exclusively form the Jollibee restaurant chain in the Phillipines, this small scale, extremely simplified version of Vector Prime was sold under the subline ''Transformers Cybertron Robot Blasters''. Similar to the ''Legends of Cybertron'' version, the Robot Blasters Vector Prime has an even more simplified transformation sequence and less articulation and paint detailing. However he impressively retains a significant amount of Vector Prime's sculpted detailing.

===Attacktix===
*'''Vector Prime''' (Booster, 2006)
: ''Attacktix ID number'': '''TF11'''
[[Image:Attacktix_VectorPrime.jpg|left|thumb|130px|Go ahead. Ask me again about how well I ''blend.'']]

: Part of the first assortment of [[Attacktix]] Transformers-series Booster packs, Vector Prime is an "Ultra-Rare" 40-point Leader piece that uses a "shield missile" attack. His Special Power allows you to instantly remove up to two of your opponent's in-play [[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticons]]. Like all Boosters, he was available only in [[blind-packed]] sets with two pieces in each box, one Rare and one Super-Rare (your odds of getting a Vector are one in twelve).

: This version uses the Takara coloration of gray with a metallic burgundy; pictures of a more Hasbro-release-like white-and-brown redeco have been shown, but it is currently unknown how this version will be released.

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==Trivia/Notes==
*"Vector Prime" was the originally proposed name for [[Sentinel Maximus]], going so far as to be printed on Sentinel Maximus' shipping cases.

*According to the [[Hasbro]] panel at [[Botcon]] 2006, Vector Prime's head was largely based around the [[Autobot]] insignia. At one point in the design process, a flip-down battle mask identical to the Autobot symbol was proposed.

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/VectorPrime/vectorprime.htm Vector Prime at TFU.info]

==Footnotes==
<references/>

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Galvatron (BW)

2007-04-12T14:43:56Z

82.41.82.183: /* Trivia */

{{disambig3|Galvatron}}

:''Galvatron is a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] [[Emperor of Destruction]] during the [[Beast Wars]] era of the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:BW2Galvatron01.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Evil in pink.]]

The Predacon New Emperor of Destruction, '''Galvatron''' journeyed to Planet [[Gaia]] in search of a powerful energy source. He is a strong and cunning warrior, though a little on the crazy and suicidal side. His younger brother, [[Megastorm]], secretly desires to overthrow his brother and take his place as Emperor. Galvatron is well-aware of this, however, and lets it slide out of love for his li'l bro.

He is incapable of not grimacing like a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, even during one of his narcolepsy attacks, unless it is... The Final Battle.

==Fiction==
====Beast Wars II catalog====
[[Image:MegatronGalvatronBW1.jpg|left|200px|thumb|"It's 'light salmon', NOT PINK!"]]

On planet [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] once disagreed with Galvatron over opinions on galactic conquest, and engaged him in battle over it. At the time, Megatron momentarily let his guard down, and was defeated by Galvatron!

Later, Megatron noted that while Galvatron was ambitious, he cared for his underlings - and although he he was loathe to admit it, he acknowledged that Galvatron probably had all the regal bearing of a new [[Emperor of Destruction]].

In the seventh month of the Space Year 1999, Galvatron's plans would bloom...

===Beast Wars II cartoon===
'''Voice Actor:''' ''[[Tetsuo Komura]]'' (Japan)

While battling [[Leo Prime]] in space, Galvatron and his Predacon forces went through transwarp space and arrived on the planet [[Gaia]]. The [[Angolmois]] energy riddled throughout the planet proved to be a powerful energy source which Galvatron desired to possess. Galvatron downloaded a drill-mode and a dragon-mode from information stored in a computer which was left behind by the planet's extinct inhabitants. The new transformation modes proved powerful but left Galvatron with an awful side-effect; without warning he'd slip into Angolmois energy-induced comas.

[[Image:BW_Galvatron.JPG‎|left|200|thumb|Enter the Dragon, in pink!!!]]

When he wasn't sleeping, Galvatron fought Leo Prime and his Maximals on numerous occassions. At the same time, he fought off ambitious Predacons such as the treacherous [[Starscream (BWII)|Starscream]], [[BB]] and even his own little brother, [[Megastorm]], the Duke of Destruction.

[[Image:GalvatronBW1.jpg|right|thumb|Yo ho yo ho a pirate's life for meeeee!]]

He also briefly gained control of the legendary "God of Destruction" [[Majin Zarak]], although this would be only temporary.

Galvatron eventually set his final plan into motion, summoning his battleship, the "artificial planet" [[Nemesis (BWII)|Nemesis]], into Gaia's orbit. The ship then proceeded to suck all the Angolmois energy out of the planet and stored it within. The Maximals followed Galvatron and his Predacons to the Nemesis to stop him. Leo Prime and [[Lio Junior]] merged into the Great Green Lion and narrowly defeated Galvatron in battle, thwarting his plans by ejecting the Angolmois energy from the Nemesis in capsules.

Defeated but not willing to surrender, Galvatron activated his [[Galva-Matrix]], which set off a self-destruction sequence in the Nemesis. The explosion killed Galvatron, sent the Predacons drifting helplessly through outer space and trapped all the Maximals within a wormhole.

===Beast Wars II manga===

===Beast Wars Neo cartoon===
After stealing all the Angolmois capsules from [[Magmatron]] and [[Big Convoy]], the [[Blentron|Blentrons]] released the energy into the corpse of Galvatron. Galvatron's body then served as the vessel of the reborn [[Unicron]].

==Toys==
===Beast Wars II===
*'''Galvatron''' (Ultra, 1998)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-16'''

==Trivia==
*According to the first Beast Wars II catalog, Galvatron's battles with Leo Prime took place at roughly the same time as [[Optimus Primal]]'s battles with [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]], possibly indicating that the original Beast Wars crew also originated from "Space Year 1999". However, this seems highly inconsistent with even the notoriously vauge progress of the G1-to-Beast Era timeline.

*For unknown reasons, while Galvatron's toy was purple in color (similar to [[Galvatron (G1)|his namesake]]'s animation model), he was primarily colored pink in the Beast Wars II and Neo animation.

*This is the ONLY version of Galvatron, in any Transformers continuity, that is not an upgraded form of Megatron. (Though IDW's Galvatron is apparently going to be a second.)

==External Links==
* [http://www.tfu.info/1998/Destron/Galvatron/galvatron.htm Galvatron at TFU.info]

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Talk:Manifold

2007-03-18T10:04:27Z

82.41.82.183:

This page is utterly hilarious to me now, because I distinctly recall Bluestreak calling Starscream "Manifold mouth" in Roll For It. Ahh...the unintended hilarity...

Also, if Carblast is not a real Transformer name, it should be.--[[User:82.41.82.183|82.41.82.183]] 10:04, 18 March 2007 (UTC)<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Talk:Dark Glass

2007-03-01T11:19:22Z

82.41.82.183: /* Weasel words */

==[[wikipedia:Weasel words|Weasel words]]==
"Many fans still complain about missing this possible gem." Who are "many fans"? With respect to the authors opinion, is this sort of information welcome on this wiki? It's biased information without citation. This question goes for all instances weasel words here. --[[User:Crockalley|Crockalley]] 15:14, 28 September 2006 (UTC)

I don't know how it's even possible to cite "many fans still complain." How many google links do you want before "many" is justified? (And, well, if you want "still," you'd have to link to board posts, which are URLS that rarely last more than a few months, which seems useless to a wiki.) I didn't write the original text, but yes, Dark Glass is still brought up fairly regularly. I see absolutely nothing objectionable about the sentence. It even qualifies the episode as possibly being good, instead of declaring it outright. I am not sure how it is biased, or why it does not fit on the wiki.--[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 15:25, 28 September 2006 (UTC)

: The issue at hand is: How absolutely factual should this Wiki be? Even assuming the statement about ''Dark Glass'' IS both true and inoffensive, it's still by nature unverifiable, as you pointed out. The only way an objective outside observer could fact-check it would be to spend a bunch of time on the boards and see how often the subject really comes up. And since "many" and "complain" are subjective terms, said observer would ultimately be making a judgement call him/herself. Personally, in this instance I don't really care one way or the other. But it's a valid question that could be quite relevant to genuinely controversial statements of the same vein. - [[User:Jackpot|Jackpot]]

:: It really needs to be repeated: this is not Wikipedia. I see no reason to not maintain having standards on what we allow for things pertaining to the actual fiction itself, since it's easy to cite sources for that; but do we really have to be so rigid for fandom related issues? There's no way to get a proper citation for what fans "often say", but it's important to the subject that it be said anyway. The reason why something like that wouldn't fly on Wikipedia is that it must not be a primary source and disallows original research. We don't need to have those same restrictions, especially when it comes to subjects where primary sources just don't ''exist.'' --[[User:Suki Brits|Suki Brits]] 21:23, 28 September 2006 (UTC)

==Sparkcana==
Even if the role of the spark were clearly defined in Transformer physiology, it's worth considering that Rampage's spark is unusual, having been subjected to processes to replicate the unusual properties of Starscream' indestuctible spark, and there's no easy way to tell what the side effects of that might have been. Dinobot's apparent resurrection is one possiblity. --[[User:82.41.82.183|82.41.82.183]] 11:17, 1 March 2007 (UTC)<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Talk:Dark Glass

2007-03-01T11:17:26Z

82.41.82.183:

==[[wikipedia:Weasel words|Weasel words]]==
"Many fans still complain about missing this possible gem." Who are "many fans"? With respect to the authors opinion, is this sort of information welcome on this wiki? It's biased information without citation. This question goes for all instances weasel words here. --[[User:Crockalley|Crockalley]] 15:14, 28 September 2006 (UTC)

I don't know how it's even possible to cite "many fans still complain." How many google links do you want before "many" is justified? (And, well, if you want "still," you'd have to link to board posts, which are URLS that rarely last more than a few months, which seems useless to a wiki.) I didn't write the original text, but yes, Dark Glass is still brought up fairly regularly. I see absolutely nothing objectionable about the sentence. It even qualifies the episode as possibly being good, instead of declaring it outright. I am not sure how it is biased, or why it does not fit on the wiki.--[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 15:25, 28 September 2006 (UTC)

: The issue at hand is: How absolutely factual should this Wiki be? Even assuming the statement about ''Dark Glass'' IS both true and inoffensive, it's still by nature unverifiable, as you pointed out. The only way an objective outside observer could fact-check it would be to spend a bunch of time on the boards and see how often the subject really comes up. And since "many" and "complain" are subjective terms, said observer would ultimately be making a judgement call him/herself. Personally, in this instance I don't really care one way or the other. But it's a valid question that could be quite relevant to genuinely controversial statements of the same vein. - [[User:Jackpot|Jackpot]]

:: It really needs to be repeated: this is not Wikipedia. I see no reason to not maintain having standards on what we allow for things pertaining to the actual fiction itself, since it's easy to cite sources for that; but do we really have to be so rigid for fandom related issues? There's no way to get a proper citation for what fans "often say", but it's important to the subject that it be said anyway. The reason why something like that wouldn't fly on Wikipedia is that it must not be a primary source and disallows original research. We don't need to have those same restrictions, especially when it comes to subjects where primary sources just don't ''exist.'' --[[User:Suki Brits|Suki Brits]] 21:23, 28 September 2006 (UTC)

Even if the role of the spark were clearly defined in Transformer physiology, it's worth considering that Rampage's spark is unusual, having been subjected to processes to replicate the unusual properties of Starscream' indestuctible spark, and there's no easy way to tell what the side effects of that might have been. Dinobot's apparent resurrection is one possiblity. --[[User:82.41.82.183|82.41.82.183]] 11:17, 1 March 2007 (UTC)<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Talk:Furmanism

2007-02-26T22:07:43Z

82.41.82.183: /* Call me humorless if you wish- */

This is awesome. In a "so bad it's good" sort of way. --[[User:DrSpengler|DrSpengler]] 23:26, 26 November 2006 (UTC)

----

This is obviously an incomplete list. I also have some that were only repeated once, sometimes in differing forms, which I won't add to the page proper until we find at least one more iteration. If you can find more of any of these, feel free to add them.

Here's my remainder:

===WHOLE WORLD OF PAIN===
*"Get ready, quite literally... for a whole WORLD of pain!" -- Starscream, G2 #11
*"It's about PAIN, Megatron... here's a whole WORLD of it!" -- Starscream, TWWv1 #3

===LIKE SOME PREDATORY BIRD===
*"I now believe a SECOND menace exists, one that hovers like some predatory bird at the edge of my consciousness." --Optimus Prime, G2 #4
* "Ahead, hovering like some vast, predatory bird on the fringes of Fahl Space... the Decepticon flagship, Twilight--" Narration, G2 #7

--[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 23:27, 26 November 2006 (UTC)

:I'm waaaay too comfortable lying on my couch here to go upstairs and find the book and check, but I want to say Swoop did the whole "better to die than run" shtick when the Dinobots were fighting the demons in #76...? - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] 23:33, 26 November 2006 (UTC)
::Indeed! Good memory. Hold on... --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 23:34, 26 November 2006 (UTC)

== Call me humorless if you wish- ==

Normally, I love the humor here. I like that we don't always take everything seriously. However, I think this article is taking things a little far. Boo to this section, basically. Boo-urns, in fact. It feels like it's trashing Furman for no good reason. And I've never heard ANYONE say- "Hey, a similar bit of dialogue in a Simon Furman comic! Must be a Furmanism!"

And, seriously,you don't think some of it is intentional (particularly issue 67)?

I just don't see how this has a place here. --DJ Convoy

:...I saw it as a celebration of Furmanisms, actually. -[[User:Derik|Derik]] 17:35, 27 November 2006 (UTC)

::Pretty much. Furman is my main man. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 18:53, 27 November 2006 (UTC)

I'm sure there's gotta be more IT NEVER ENDSes than the three I got, right? --[[User:KilMichaelMcC|KilMichaelMcC]] 09:56, 28 November 2006 (UTC)
: Well, uh, I wasn't counting the IT NEVER ENDSes on purpose, because Furman does those on purpose, as an intentional self-referential running-gag to his original G1 send-off letter. I don't think it really belongs in this article, as such. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 17:28, 3 December 2006 (UTC)
::Well, being a cartoon-centric guy I didn't actually know what the original source of it was. It still strikes me as qualifying as a "Furmanism" though, albeit with a note in the article about it's origin and nature. --[[User:KilMichaelMcC|KilMichaelMcC]] 17:43, 3 December 2006 (UTC)
:::I'd never called them Furmanisms before now either, but I do now. As for disrespect... Well, I think a Transfan has to kinda be a Furman fan by definition really. --[[User:82.41.82.183|82.41.82.183]] 22:07, 26 February 2007 (UTC)<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Talk:Human

2007-02-20T10:36:21Z

82.41.82.183:

This may be one of the best entries on the whole damn wiki.--[[User:82.41.82.183|82.41.82.183]] 17:21, 14 February 2007 (UTC)
:May? --[[User:Andrusi|Andrusi]] 21:33, 14 February 2007 (UTC)

There may be better, but I've not seen it. So may. yeah.
Wanna make something of it? Don't make me go all jihad on you.--[[User:82.41.82.183|82.41.82.183]] 10:36, 20 February 2007 (UTC)<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Talk:Vok

2007-02-15T20:05:27Z

82.41.82.183:

How can the Vok be descended from the Swarm if they occur 4 million years before the swarm existed?

: What you do is you get a starship and if you slingshot around the sun at just the right trajectory... seriously, it's not like timetravel is particularly hard in the TFU. Basically, so the story goes, they felt bad about screwing up humanities future so they traveled back to muck with our past. [[User:ZacWilliam|ZacWilliam]] 11:15, 28 September 2006 (UTC)

::but they didnt' screw up humanity's future, since Humanity apparently survived to depart Gaea when the Amogolis infected it. More, in G2, the Swarm's attentionw as rivited on the Autobot basecamp, and there is no TIME int he story for it to have stopepd to destroy humanity, nor does it fit the tone.
::Attoning, possibly, but for the swatht hey cut throught he galaxy, nto for killign Humanity- 'cuz humanity wasnt' killed. Humanity was just part of the form their expiation took. -[[User:Derik|Derik]] 14:59, 28 September 2006 (UTC)

IIRC, it wasn't the Swarm that killed humanity, it was Jhiaxus.--[[User:82.41.82.183|82.41.82.183]] 20:05, 15 February 2007 (UTC)<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Talk:Human

2007-02-14T17:21:16Z

82.41.82.183:

This may be one of the best entries on the whole damn wiki.--[[User:82.41.82.183|82.41.82.183]] 17:21, 14 February 2007 (UTC)<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Talk:Shortround (Cybertron)

2006-10-31T10:19:57Z

82.41.82.183:

"Shortround spends an inordinate amount of time hunting down packaging samples of unreleased transforming robot action figures."

This is a joke right? If not it may be one of the best Transformers bio's ever written. --[[User:82.41.82.183|82.41.82.183]] 10:19, 31 October 2006 (UTC)<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Talk:Shortround (Cybertron)

2006-10-31T10:18:54Z

82.41.82.183:

"Shortround spends an inordinate amount of time hunting down packaging samples of unreleased transforming robot action figures."

This is a joke right? If not it may be one of the best Transformers bio's ever written.<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Category talk:Medics

2006-05-02T15:51:06Z

82.41.82.183:

Should Red Alert (UT) be in this category? I'm not sure if he's supposed to be a medic, per se, or just a scientist.
: He is a medic, yes. He doesn't have a page yet, though, so that's probably what's keeping him out of the category so far. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 06:03, 2 May 2006 (UTC)
: Actually, reading his Armada tech spec bio, he's both. Well! --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 06:29, 2 May 2006 (UTC)

He's referred to as a medic in Cybertron too.--[[User:82.41.82.183|82.41.82.183]] 15:51, 2 May 2006 (UTC)<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Category talk:Medics

2006-05-02T15:50:48Z

82.41.82.183:

Should Red Alert (UT) be in this category? I'm not sure if he's supposed to be a medic, per se, or just a scientist.
: He is a medic, yes. He doesn't have a page yet, though, so that's probably what's keeping him out of the category so far. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 06:03, 2 May 2006 (UTC)
: Actually, reading his Armada tech spec bio, he's both. Well! --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 06:29, 2 May 2006 (UTC)

He's referred to as a medic in Cybertron too.<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Talk:Repeat Performance!

2006-03-27T11:14:55Z

82.41.82.183:

>> If Optimus Prime transferred the Creation Matrix to Buster in "The Worse of Two Evils," why is Shockwave able to begin the new lives (eventually to become the Constructicons) in this issue on page 13? Indeed, this is the first verifiable evidence we have that Shockwave has proven that Prime has (had) the Creation Matrix, as opposed to just suspects that he has it.

It's clarified in the strip "Wrath of Guardian" that when the Constructicons were created it used up the last vestiges of Matrix power that was in Prime's mind.<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Talk:Repeat Performance!

2006-03-27T11:06:30Z

82.41.82.183:

>> If Optimus Prime transferred the Creation Matrix to Buster in "The Worse of Two Evils," why is Shockwave able to begin the new lives (eventually to become the Constructicons) in this issue on page 13? Indeed, this is the first verifiable evidence we have that Shockwave has proven that Prime has (had) the Creation Matrix, as opposed to just suspects that he has it.

It's clarified in a later strip that the Constructicons were created with the very last of the Matrix power that was in Prime's mind.<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Talk:Roller (G1)

2006-03-27T10:05:37Z

82.41.82.183:

I've got the resources for Roller (There's a surprisingly large amount.)

You x-bob- you say Roller was upgraded in Battlestars? Was that as Powered Bomber? (That's one of the questions Iw as goignt o put to doug dlin...) Was PB ever confirmed to be roller? Did he have a media appearance? (I'd settle for a photo battle scene from Star Convoy's box if such a thing exists...) -[[User:71.210.178.213|71.210.178.213]] 01:01, 27 March 2006 (UTC)

Who's Powered Bomber? do you mean God/Apex Bomber if so then that guys not roller.01:21, 27 March 2006 (UTC)~

He said '''Battlestars''', which means '''Star''' Convoy. And yeah, as far as I know, an upgraded version of Roller comes with Star Convoy. (Big and motorized!) --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 01:41, 27 March 2006 (UTC)
*http://www.tfu.info/1991/Cybertron/StarConvoy/starconvoy.htm See here. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 01:44, 27 March 2006 (UTC)

Right, and I've heard the term Powered Bobmewr mentioned, not sure if it's right. Is rolelr JUST the blue drive unit? Does he have a differet name when you attach the gray ramps and gun emplacement for Micromaster Hot Rod? Do you know, or should I ask doug what the instructions say? -[[User:Derik|Derik]] 01:44, 27 March 2006 (UTC)

IMO Apex Bomber shouldn't bee in this article
P.S. An alternate name for Battlestars Roller is Microcarrier [[User:X-BoB58|X-BoB58]] 02:03, 27 March 2006 (UTC)

Re: Apex Bomber --http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/ApexPrime/apexprime.htm
''Apex Armor is formed by combining binary-bonded Optimus Prime with his trailer and armored roller drone.'' -[[User:Derik|Derik]] 02:13, 27 March 2006 (UTC)

Good point: Apex Bomber isn't nessicarily the same as God Bomber. I'm pretty sure Apex is supposed to be a remote controlled drone, just like Roller was too.
He COULD be considered an upgraded version, especially since the original would have been lost after one or another of Prime's deaths, since he's actually a part of Prime, presumably there's no spark or anything to consider.<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Matrix of Leadership

2006-03-27T09:59:00Z

82.41.82.183: /* Unicron Trilogy */

{{Template:Disambig3|Matrix}}

[[Image:Matrix.jpg|thumb|right|The Matrix of Leadership]]

'''The Matrix of Leadership''' is an artifact of great power that contains the essence of [[Primus]] and acts as a dimensional gateway to the [[Allspark_(dimension)|Allspark]], through which all living things are connected. It is traditionally carried by the current Autobot Leader.

Not much about the Matrix is common knowledge. Its exact nature remains largely a mystery. The Matrix is, however, widely known to possess '''"The Wisdom of the Ages."''' This may be due to its nature as a portal to the Allspark. As a Transformer lives and grows in experience, so does the Transformer's [[Spark]], thus when it returns to the Allspark upon death, the lifetime's worth of knowledge is added to the whole.

It also includes the [[Creation Matrix]], a computer program which can give a Transformer life.

The Matrix is the only thing which [[Unicron]] fears.

==Known Matrix Bearers==
====Generation 1====
*[[Primon]]
*[[Prima]]
*[[Prime Nova]]
*[[Sentinel Prime]]
*[[Optimus_Prime_(G1)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Hot_Rod_(G1)|Rodimus Prime]]
*[[Scourge_(G1)|Scourge]]
*[[Thunderwing_(G1)|Thunderwing]]
*[[Starscream_(G1)|Starscream]]
====Robots in Disguise====
*[[Optimus Prime_(RID)|Optimus Prime]]
====Unicron Trilogy====
*[[Optimus_Prime_(UT)|Optimus Prime]]

In Japanese continuity, a Matrix is carried by any individual named [[Convoy]] (Japan's name for Optimus Prime). Therefore, these are several distinct Matrices, possibly each a piece of the original Matrix of Leadership or its own unique identity. ''(Note: Fire Convoy did not have a Matrix.)''

*[[Optimus_Primal_(BW)|Beast Convoy]]
*[[Lio Convoy]]
*[[Big Convoy]]
*[[Crow Convoy]]
*[[Big Convoy]]
*[[Great Convoy]]
*[[The Convoy Council]]

Furthermore, there are individuals who have possessed a piece of the Matrix or integrated a portion of its powers and abilities into their being.

*[[Buster Witwicky]]
*[[Spike Witwicky]]
*[[Deathbringer]]
*[[Longtooth (G1)|Longtooth]]
*[[Desire (G1|Desire)]]

==Marvel Comics Continuity==

==Generation One Animated Continuity==
==Animated Series==
The Matrix of Leadership first appeared in the animated ''Transformers'' universe in ''[[Transformers: The Movie]]'', when a dying [[Optimus Prime]] passed it to [[Ultra Magnus]]. Prime was the seventh holder of the Matrix - after the death of the sixth holder, [[Alpha Trion]] briefly kept the Matrix safe before bestowing it upon Optimus.

Before passing away, Prime spoke of a prophecy - that one day, "The Chosen One" would rise from the ranks of the Autobots, and use the power of the Matrix to light the Transformers' darkest hour. That darkest hour soon came upon Cybertron in the form of the world-eater, [[Unicron]], who knew that the Matrix's power was the one thing that could destroy him. Recreating Decepticon leader [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] as [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], he dispatched him to steal the Matrix, but when Galvatron obtained the talisman, he tried and failed to use its power against Unicron. Ultimately, the Chosen One who could open the Matrix proved to be the youthful [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]], who reclaimed the Matrix and was transformed by its power into [[Rodimus Prime]], before opening it within Unicron and releasing its power, which tore Unicron apart from within.

As the animated series progressed, more was divulged about the nature of the Matrix that had not been explained in the movie. When injured in battle, Rodimus's consciousness briefly entered the Matrix itself, and he discovered that it was more than a mere source of energy - it, in fact, contained the amassed wisdom of deceased Autobot leaders throughout history. Venturing into the Matrix a second time, Rodimus was shown the history of Cybertron by the ancient Autobots whose consciousnesses existed within the Matrix, revealing to him the [[Quintessons]] role in the creation of the Transformers. When he was resurrected, Optimus Prime later did the same thing when faced with the [[Hate Plague]], and came to a drastic conclusion - to cure the madness of the plague, he expelled all of the wisdom from within the Matrix, saving the universe, but emptying the Matrix and leaving only a shell.

The Matrix's story subsequently branched off in two directions following this, as America and Japan took the story in their own unique directions. In the US finale, "The Rebirth," Optimus Prime used the shell of the Matrix as a substitute key to access [[Vector Sigma]]. Conversely, in Japan - where the Matrix is treated simply as a reservoir of pure energy - the shell was left hidden on Earth to slowly recharge its depleted energy. However, the emptying of the Matrix had destabilised Vector Sigma, leading the Autobots to search for its location before Optimus Prime sacrificed himself to restore the computer's balance. The ghost of Alpha Trion re-energised the Matrix, but Optimus Prime merged with Vector Sigma to stabilise it, and Rodimus Prime was again left in charge of the Autobots.

No origin was ever offered for the Matrix of Leadership in the animated continuity, but it was vaguely hinted that it was in some way connected to the origins of [[Unicron]], perhaps to explain why it was his antithesis. Unicron was created by the insane genius, [[Primacron]], but turned on him. After Unicron's attack against his master, Primacron's assistant was shown to flee, and from his damaged robotic body, an object that appeared to be the Matrix emerged. If this truly was intended to be the Matrix, how the Transformers obtained it was never revealed.

==Dreamwave Continuity==

Before the Autobots leave for [[Cybertron_(planet)|Cybertron]] on the [[Ark II]], [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)|Optimus Prime]] gives [[Spike Witwicky]] a piece of the Matrix to safeguard during their journey. The Ark II crashes, but when Spike and Optimus are reunited, Spike returns the piece to him. Optimus uses the complete Matrix of Leadership to awaken his deactivated troops and call them to him.

==Beast Wars==
In the [[1990]]s animated series, [[Beast Wars]] and [[Beast Machines]] series, the nature of the Matrix was explored and evolved.

These series used "The Matrix" as a term that referred not merely to the physical object, but to an actual other-dimensional realm - the Transformer [[afterlife]] also called the [[Allspark (dimension)|Allspark]], the well of all sparks that are, have been, or ever shall be. From the Allspark springs all Transformer life, and when a Transformer dies, their spark returns to the Allspark, sharing its life experience with the collective, creating a huge store of accumulated wisdom and knowledge. Understanding this, it can be retroactively assumed that the physical Matrix object wielded by Autobot leaders in the cartoon continuity is not simply a storehouse of knowledge itself, but rather, a gateway to this afterlife realm. Similarly, this also explains its ability to bestow life as seen in the comic book continuity - by transferring a spark from the Allspark through its connection to the realm.

The Matrix was also used as a nickname in the Beast Wars series for the facility which produced [[Maximal]] [[protoforms]].

==Beast Machines==
See [[Allspark (dimension)|Allspark]].

==Unicron Trilogy==
[[Image:ArmadaMatrix.jpg|right|thumb|Armada's version of the Matrix]]
When [[Optimus Prime (UT)|Optimus Prime]] died by standing purposefully in the path of the Hydra Cannon built by [[Megatron (UT)|Megatron]] from the three Mini-Con weapons. It was the Mini-Cons themselves, who resurrected him, entering the Matrix and reconstructing a new body for him (as well as forging a new trailer known as [[Overload]]), Subsequently, Prime was forced to face the dark part of his soul by Unicron, who forced him to face the fact that on some level, he enjoyed the thrill of combat. Following Unicron's defeat, Prime's denial was sorely tested as Galvatron forced him into one final furious battle, that ended when Galvatron sacrificed himself to end the circle of hate that powered Unicron. Prime survieved this battle, but he disgarded the Matrix and exilled himself as he thought that he was un-worthy.

In Transformers Cybertron, Optimus Prime uses the Matrix of Leadership to widen [[Vector Prime_(UT)|Vector Prime]]'s transwarp tunnels. Optimus Prime's distinctive [[cyber key]] is unique becuse of the influence of his matrix.

[[Category:MacGuffins]]<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Roller (G1)

2006-03-27T00:41:00Z

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Roller (Buggy, in the Japanese show) is part of [[Optimus Prime|Optimus Prime_G1]], along with his trailer. He is a is a small cart-shaped reconnaisance drone that Prime can use to unobtrusively slip behind enemy lines. He can maintain radio control over it at distances up to 1200 miles. Having Roller present somewhere is like being there himself.

Roller's is apparently "one tough little autobot", and he gets a cool upgrade in Battlestars.<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Matrix of Leadership

2006-03-07T23:13:53Z

82.41.82.183: /* Armada */

[[Image:Matrix.jpg|thumb|right|The Matrix of Leadership]]

'''The Matrix of Leadership''' is an artifact of great power that contains the essence of [[Primus]] and acts as a dimensional gateway to the [[Allspark_(dimension)|Allspark]], through which all living things are connected. It is traditionally carried by the current Autobot Leader.

Not much about the Matrix is common knowledge. Its exact nature remains largely a mystery. The Matrix is, however, widely known to possess '''"The Wisdom of the Ages."''' This may be due to its nature as a portal to the Allspark. As a Transformer lives and grows in experience, so does the Transformer's [[Spark]], thus when it returns to the Allspark upon death, the lifetime's worth of knowledge is added to the whole.

It also includes the [[Creation Matrix]], a computer program which can give a Transformer life.

The Matrix is the only thing which [[Unicron]] fears.

==Known Matrix Bearers==
*[[Primon]]
*[[Prima]]
*[[Prime Nova]]
*[[Sentinel Prime]]
*[[Optimus_Prime_(G1)|Optimus Prime/Convoy]]
*[[Hot_Rod_(G1)|Rodimus Prime/Rodimus Convoy]]
*[[Optimus Prime_(RID)|RID Optimus Prime/Fire Convoy]]
*[[Optimus_Prime_(UT)|Armada Optimus Prime/Convoy]]
*[[Optimus_Prime_(UT)|Energon Optimus Prime/Grand Convoy]]
*[[Optimus_Prime_(UT)|Cybertron Optimus Prime/Galaxy Convoy]]
*[[Scourge_(G1)|Scourge]]
*[[Thunderwing_(G1)|Thunderwing]]
*[[Starscream_(G1)|Starscream]]

In Japanese continuity, a Matrix is carried by any individual named [[Convoy]] (Japan's name for Optimus Prime). Therefore, there are several distinct Matrices, possibly each a piece of the original Matrix of Leadership or its own unique identity.

*[[Optimus_Primal_(BW)|Optimus Primal/Beast Convoy]]
*[[Lio Convoy]]
*[[Big Convoy]]
*[[Crow Convoy]]
*[[Big Convoy]]
*[[Great Convoy]]
*[[The Convoy Council]]

Furthermore, there are individuals who have possessed a piece of the Matrix or integrated a portion of its powers and abilities into their being.

*[[Buster Witwicky]]
*[[Deathbringer]]
*[[Spike Witwicky]]

==Marvel Comics Continuity==

==Generation One Animated Continuity==
==Animated Series==
The Matrix of Leadership first appeared in the animated ''Transformers'' universe in ''[[Transformers: The Movie]]'', when a dying [[Optimus Prime]] passed it to [[Ultra Magnus]]. Prime was the seventh holder of the Matrix - after the death of the sixth holder, [[Alpha Trion]] briefly kept the Matrix safe before bestowing it upon Optimus.

Before passing away, Prime spoke of a prophecy - that one day, "The Chosen One" would rise from the ranks of the Autobots, and use the power of the Matrix to light the Transformers' darkest hour. That darkest hour soon came upon Cybertron in the form of the world-eater, [[Unicron]], who knew that the Matrix's power was the one thing that could destroy him. Recreating Decepticon leader [[Megatron]] as [[Galvatron]], he dispatched him to steal the Matrix, but when Galvatron obtained the talisman, he tried and failed to use its power against Unicron. Ultimately, the Chosen One who could open the Matrix proved to be the youthful [[Hot Rod (Transformers)|Hot Rod]], who reclaimed the Matrix and was transformed by its power into [[Rodimus Prime]], before opening it within Unicron and releasing its power, which tore Unicron apart from within.

As the animated series progressed, more was divulged about the nature of the Matrix that had not been explained in the movie. When injured in battle, Rodimus's consciousness briefly entered the Matrix itself, and he discovered that it was more than a mere source of energy - it, in fact, contained the amassed wisdom of deceased Autobot leaders throughout history. Venturing into the Matrix a second time, Rodimus was shown the history of Cybertron by the ancient Autobots whose consciousnesses existed within the Matrix, revealing to him the [[Quintessons]] role in the creation of the Transformers. When he was resurrected, Optimus Prime later did the same thing when faced with the [[Hate Plague]], and came to a drastic conclusion - to cure the madness of the plague, he expelled all of the wisdom from within the Matrix, saving the universe, but emptying the Matrix and leaving only a shell.

The Matrix's story subsequently branched off in two directions following this, as America and Japan took the story in their own unique directions. In the US finale, "The Rebirth," Optimus Prime used the shell of the Matrix as a substitute key to access [[Vector Sigma]]. Conversely, in Japan - where the Matrix is treated simply as a reservoir of pure energy - the shell was left hidden on Earth to slowly recharge its depleted energy. However, the emptying of the Matrix had destabilised Vector Sigma, leading the Autobots to search for its location before Optimus Prime sacrificed himself to restore the computer's balance. The ghost of Alpha Trion re-energised the Matrix, but Optimus Prime merged with Vector Sigma to stabilise it, and Rodimus Prime was again left in charge of the Autobots.

No origin was ever offered for the Matrix of Leadership in the animated continuity, but it was vaguely hinted that it was in some way connected to the origins of [[Unicron]], perhaps to explain why it was his antithesis. Unicron was created by the insane genius, [[Primacron]], but turned on him. After Unicron's attack against his master, Primacron's assistant was shown to flee, and from his damaged robotic body, an object that appeared to be the Matrix emerged. If this truly was intended to be the Matrix, how the Transformers obtained it was never revealed.

==Dreamwave Continuity==

Before the Autobots leave for [[Cybertron_(planet)|Cybertron]] on the [[Ark II]], [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)|Optimus Prime]] gives [[Spike Witwicky]] a piece of the Matrix to safeguard during their journey. The Ark II crashes, but when Spike and Optimus are reunited, Spike returns the piece to him. Optimus uses the complete Matrix of Leadership to awaken his deactivated troops and call them to him.

==Beast Wars==
In the [[1990]]s animated series, [[Beast Wars]] and [[Beast Machines]] series, the nature of the Matrix was explored and evolved.

These series used "The Matrix" as a term that referred not merely to the physical object, but to an actual other-dimensional realm - the Transformer [[afterlife]] also called the [[Allspark]], the well of all sparks that are, have been, or ever shall be. From the Allspark springs all Transformer life, and when a Transformer dies, their spark returns to the Allspark, sharing its life experience with the collective, creating a huge store of accumulated wisdom and knowledge. Understanding this, it can be retroactively assumed that the physical Matrix object wielded by Autobot leaders in the cartoon continuity is not simply a storehouse of knowledge itself, but rather, a gateway to this afterlife realm. Similarly, this also explains its ability to bestow life as seen in the comic book continuity - by transferring a spark from the Allspark through its connection to the realm.

The Matrix was also used as a nickname in the Beast Wars series for the facility which produced [[Maximal]] [[protoforms]].

==Beast Wars II==
In the japenese series each maximal comander(known as a "Convoy") carries in thier possesion a less powerful duplicate of the Matrix. When Lio Convoy's Matrix reacted with the Angolmois energy on Gaia, Lio Junior was created. In the BWII Movie, when Beast Convoy(Optimus Primal) was pulled into the conflict his Matrix and the Matrix of Lio Convoy reacted in a way that granted both Convoy's a temperary Power up as Burning Convoy, and Flash Lio Convoy. They then preceded to destroy the ancient Decepticon weapon, Majin Zarak by hitting his third eye with an attack called the "Double Matrix Blast"
==Beast Wars Neo==
Lio Convoy and Big Convoy both used thier Matricies to upgrade Big Convoy's gun the Big Cannon in to the Matrix Blaster, wich he used to defeat Unicron.

==Beast Machines==

==Unicron Trilogy==

In Transformers Cybertron, [[Optimus_Prime_(UT)|Optimus Prime]] uses the Matrix of Leadership to widen [[Vector Prime]]'s transwarp tunnels.

[[Category:MacGuffins]]
==Car Robots==
In Transformers Car Robot God Fire Convoy was powered by Fire Convoy's ( personal Matrix, which also augmented itself with the God Sword (forged by Brave Maximus) and used it to defeat Devil Gigatron
==Armada==
[[Image:ArmadaMatrix.jpg|right|thumb|Armada's version of the Matrix]]
When Optimus Prime died by standing purposefully in the path of the Hydra Cannon built by Megatron from the three Mini-Con weapons. It was the Mini-Cons themselves, who resurrected him, entering the Matrix and reconstructing a new body for him(as well as forging a new trailer known as Overload), Subsequently, Prime was forced to face the dark part of his soul by Unicron, who forced him to face the fact that on some level, he enjoyed the thrill of combat. Following Unicron's defeat, Prime's denial was sorely tested as Galvatron forced him into one final furious battle, that ended when Galvatron sacrificed himself to end the circle of hate that powered Unicron. Prime survieved this battle, but he disgarded the Matrix and exilled himself as he thought that he was un-worthy<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Matrix (disambiguation)

2006-03-07T23:11:58Z

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The term '''Matrix''' can refer to many different things in Transformers fandom.

*The [[Matrix of Leadership]]
*The [[Creation Matrix]]
*The [[Allspark_(dimension)|Allspark]]
*The [[Reconfiguration Matrix]]

{{disambig}}<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Talk:Matrix of Leadership

2006-03-06T14:57:25Z

82.41.82.183:

*wide eyed*
I thought the Matrix contained the accumulated wisdom of the ages?

In the cartoons, yes. In the comics, however, it contained the essence of Primus, and as such was what allowed Prime to give life to new Transformers/destroy Unicron with it.

The Matrix of Leadership accumulated the Wisdom of the Ages by being a portal to the Allspark. When a Transformer is alive, it grows in knowledge, and when it dies, its Spark returns to the Allspark and adds its experience to the whole. --ItsWalky

So... how exactly dids it 'use up' the wisdom of the ages in Return of Optimus Priem then?
...and for that matter, how the hell did they recharge it with a nuclear power plant? ;-)

The Matrix serves many different purposes. It's a Tchotke of Ultimate Power, or - literally - a Deus-Ex-Machina.

I think it's referred to as The PowerPack in the Japanese continuity, and at this is the simplest example of it's functionality - a large battery.

It is also the Prime Matrix. It essentially contains Primus's "blueprints" for the Transformer race, which are continually reinterpreted by Vector Sigma, in association with the knowledge and sparks of those Transformers who have returned to the Allspark. (I suspect that this is why Vector Sigma occasionally requires that the Matrix be brought to it - so that it can be updated)

It is also these days, most likely home to the Creation Matrix, a program which was at one point resident in Optimus Prime (and Buster Witwicky's) head.

It is sometimes referred to as The Autobot Matrix of Leadership, though it seems like this is a mostly ceremonial thing - It is possible to lead the Autobots without it, but it's usually placed in possession of the leader for safekeeping.

Finally, it is - or has evolved into, at least in some continuities, an entity in it's own right
--ttk<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Talk:Matrix of Leadership

2006-03-06T14:53:19Z

82.41.82.183:

*wide eyed*
I thought the Matrix contained the accumulated wisdom of the ages?

In the cartoons, yes. In the comics, however, it contained the essence of Primus, and as such was what allowed Prime to give life to new Transformers/destroy Unicron with it.

The Matrix of Leadership accumulated the Wisdom of the Ages by being a portal to the Allspark. When a Transformer is alive, it grows in knowledge, and when it dies, its Spark returns to the Allspark and adds its experience to the whole. --ItsWalky

So... how exactly dids it 'use up' the wisdom of the ages in Return of Optimus Priem then?
...and for that matter, how the hell did they recharge it with a nuclear power plant? ;-)

The Matrix serves many different purposes. It's a Tchotke of Ultimate Power, or - literally - a Deus-Ex-Machina.

I think it's referred to as The PowerPack in the Japanese continuity, and at this is the simplest example of it's functionality - a large battery.

It is also the Prime Matrix. It essentially contains Primus's "blueprints" for the Transformer race, which are continually reinterpreted by Vector Sigma, in association with the knowledge and sparks of those Transformers who have returned to the Allspark. (I suspect that this is why Vector Sigma occasionally requires that the Matrix be brought to it - so that it can be updated)

It is also these days, most likely home to the Creation Matrix, a program which was at one point resident in Optimus Prime (and Buster Witwicky's) head.

It is sometimes referred to as The Autobot Matrix of Leadership, though it seems like this is a mostly ceremonial thing - It is possible to lead the Autobots without it, but it's usually placed in possession of the leader for safekeeping.

Finally, it is - or has evolved into, at least in some continuities, an entity in it's own right<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Talk:Matrix of Leadership

2006-03-06T14:52:07Z

82.41.82.183:

*wide eyed*
I thought the Matrix contained the accumulated wisdom of the ages?

In the cartoons, yes. In the comics, however, it contained the essence of Primus, and as such was what allowed Prime to give life to new Transformers/destroy Unicron with it.

The Matrix of Leadership accumulated the Wisdom of the Ages by being a portal to the Allspark. When a Transformer is alive, it grows in knowledge, and when it dies, its Spark returns to the Allspark and adds its experience to the whole. --ItsWalky

So... how exactly dids it 'use up' the wisdom of the ages in Return of Optimus Priem then?
...and for that matter, how the hell did they recharge it with a nuclear power plant? ;-)

The Matrix serves many different purposes. It's a Tchotke of Ultimate Power, or - literally - a Deus-Ex-Machina.

I think it's referred to as The PowerPack in the Japanese continuity, and at this is the simplest example of it's functionality - a large battery.

It is also the Prime Matrix. It essentially contains Primus's "blueprints" for the Transformer race, which are continually reinterpreted by Vector Sigma, in association with the knowledge and sparks of those Transformers who have returned to the Allspark.

It is also these days, most likely home to the Creation Matrix, a program which was at one point resident in Optimus Prime (and Buster Witwicky's) head.

It is sometimes referred to as The Autobot Matrix of Leadership, though it seems like this is a mostly ceremonial thing - It is possible to lead the Autobots without it, but it's usually placed in possession of the leader for safekeeping.

Finally, it is - or has evolved into, at least in some continuities, an entity in it's own right<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Talk:Matrix of Leadership

2006-03-06T14:50:01Z

82.41.82.183:

*wide eyed*
I thought the Matrix contained the accumulated wisdom of the ages?

In the cartoons, yes. In the comics, however, it contained the essence of Primus, and as such was what allowed Prime to give life to new Transformers/destroy Unicron with it.

The Matrix of Leadership accumulated the Wisdom of the Ages by being a portal to the Allspark. When a Transformer is alive, it grows in knowledge, and when it dies, its Spark returns to the Allspark and adds its experience to the whole. --ItsWalky

So... how exactly dids it 'use up' the wisdom of the ages in Return of Optimus Priem then?
...and for that matter, how the hell did they recharge it with a nuclear power plant? ;-)

The Matrix serves many different purposes. It's a Tchotke of Ultimate Power, or - literally - a Deus-Ex-Machina.

I think it's referred to as The PowerPack in the Japanese continuity, and at this is the simplest example of it's functionality - a large battery.

It is also the Prime Matrix. It essentially contains Primus's "blueprints" for the Transformer race, which are continually reinterpreted by Vector Sigma, in assosciation with the knowledge of those Transformers who have returned to the Allspark.

It is also these days, most likely home to the Creation Matrix, a program which was at one point resident in Optimus Prime (and Buster Witwicky's) head.

Finally, it is - or has evolved into, at least in some continuities, an entity in it's own right<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Mecannibal

2006-03-06T14:41:14Z

82.41.82.183: Mecannibal

Mechannibals are mechanical lifeforms that "eat" other mechanical lifeforms. They are faintly reminiscent of spiders, except with only four spindly little legs attached direcly to a rotund red body, which appears to be mostly toothy mouth, below a pair of malevolent yellow optics.

Mecannicals reconstitute their prey back into their component parts (or at least, PARTS of their prey), which they have been known to sell on the black market to unwary or unscrupulous buyers.<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Unicron

2006-03-05T20:46:04Z

82.41.82.183:

[[Image:Unicronwiki.jpg|right|thumb|Unicron, the Chaos Bringer]]

The arch-enemy of his brother [[Primus]], Unicron is dedicated to consuming the multiverse. The only thing that he fears is Primus' essence, contained inside the [[Matrix of Leadership]].

==In the beginning==

At the birth of the Universe, an extradimensional entity known as [[The One]] created twin astral beings to reign over the cosmos.[http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0756603145/002-3861075-6042431?v=glance&n=283155] One was Primus, the Lord of Light and Order. The other was Unicron, the Lord of Darkness and Chaos. Unicron sought to devour everything that exists and become one with [[The Void]] at the end of all things.

Primus was no match for Unicron. But Primus did manage to trap both his and Unicron's essences inside metallic planetoids. Over time, Unicron learned to shape his planetoid into a metal being that was able to transform between planet mode and a robot mode which resembled his original astral form. The two brothers shared a mental link. So long as Primus hid himself in slumber, so did Unicron also sleep. Their war ended, for a time, in stalemate.

==The War of the Balance==

[[Image:Primalscream.jpg|left|thumb|Primus' Primal Scream]]

[[Grimlock_(G1)|Grimlock]], [[Jazz_(G1)|Jazz]], and [[Bumblebee_(G1)|Bumblebee]] found themselves transported to the center of [[Cybertron_(planet)|Cybertron]]. In a battle with [[Bludgeon_(G1)|Bludgeon]]'s [[Pretenders]], a laser blast ricocheted off Grimlock and struck the essence of the sleeping Primus, causing a multiverse-shaking Primal Scream that woke Unicron and alerted him to Primus' location.

The battle between Primus and Unicron began anew. Though Unicron would sometimes be defeated, this is always temporary, and there is a whole multiverse of realities to consume. When Unicron is destroyed in one reality, he will respawn in another, ready to eat again.

==Marvel Comics==

After the Primal Scream, Unicron headed directly towards Cybertron. He created three [[Heralds]] to send ahead of him and prepare the Transformers for his arrival: [[Hook_(Herald)|Hook]], [[Line_(Herald)|Line]], and [[Sinker_(Herald)|Sinker]]. He also borrowed a version of Galvatron from another dimension's future in which he was successful in devouring Cybertron.

(Interestingly, Unicron does not seem to possess his "brother's" ability to create life, instead being capable merely of modifying existing lifeforms to meet his demands.)

He also awoke a sleeper cell of Transformers, a brainwashed cult that attacked the two united factions which had newly gathered on Cybertron to face Unicron. These cultists were defeated just as Unicron arrived.

Unicron was so unimaginably big that the mere sight of him froze both Transformer factions into inaction. Unicron was disappointed that it was this easy. He tore apart the planet's surface. It was only the actions of the kidnapped Galvatron which snapped the Transformers out of the terror. But even the united Transformers were unable to hold him off. After being fazed by the [[Neo-Knight]] [[Rapture]] and temporarily shorted out by [[Circuit Breaker]], it was [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)|Optimus Prime]] who flew towards Unicron and opened the Matrix. The life contained inside caused Unicron to explode.

Unicron showed up a few more times in this universe. He showed up again in 2005 in events similar to his appearance in Transformers: The Movie. In 2007, he used mind control to force [[Junkions]] to build him a new body out of the planet of Junk. And in the far, far, future, his essence began to corrupt the Matrix itself, turning Rodimus Prime evil and forcing him into exile.

==Transformers: The Movie==

[[Image:Unicronplanet.jpg|right|thumb|Unicron in planet mode]]

In his first documented appearance, Unicron was known as a giant Transformer which devoured everything in his path. After the Battle of Autobot City, [[Megatron_(G1)|Megatron]] and several dead Decepticons were dumped in space. Unicron reformatted Megatron into [[Galvatron_(G1)|Galvatron]] and out of the dead Decepticons, he created [[Cyclonus_(G1)|Cyclonus]], [[Scourge_(G1)|Scourge]], and Scourge's [[Sweeps]]. He ordered them to destroy the Matrix.

Galvatron returned with the Matrix, but intended to use it to make Unicron his slave. Unicron ate him. After eating two of Cybertron's moons, Unicron attacked Cybertron. [[Shockwave_(G1)|Shockwave]] and the rest of the Decepticons, at the time in control of Cybertron, fought back, but this had little effect. Unicron swallowed many spaceships, one of which contained the young Autobot [[Hot_Rod_(G1)|Hot Rod]]. Hot Rod and Galvatron battled deep inside Unicron. Ultimately, Hot Rod was able to retake the Matrix, change into Rodimus Prime, defeat Galvatron, and use the Matrix to destroy Unicron. Unicron's body exploded, though its head remained intact and orbited Cybertron.

==The Original Cartoon==

==Beast Wars Neo==

==Transformers Universe==

After being defeated by the [[Wreckers]], Unicron floated in ruin. Using what energies he had left, he called Transformers from various corners of the multiverse inside him to do battle. He feasted upon the sparks of the losers, growing ever more powerful. Primus countered this by calling his own army from the multiverse, led by [[Optimus_Primal_(BW)|Optimus Primal]]. Primal was able to set free the captives inside Unicron and begin a new war between the Minions of Unicron and the Children of Primus.

==Transformers Armada==

==Transformers Energon==

==Transformers Cybertron==

Primus' plan to trap Unicron in the heart of a new sun failed, and instead resulted in a black hole that threatened the multiverse. His heralds [[Ramjet_(Herald)|Ramjet]] and [[Nemesis Prime_(Herald)|Nemesis Prime]] travelled to Cybertron to unleash the [[Dead Matrix]] upon Primus' vulnerable essence.

The fate of Unicron is still to be determined.<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Donny Finkleberg

2006-03-05T20:17:17Z

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Donny Finkleberg, aka Robot-Master, was a [[Humans:Generation_1_and_2|human character]] in Marvel's Transformers comic book series. Based on Marvel Comics writer and editor Danny Fingeroth.

==Comic book writer==

Finkleberg was originally a writer for a "famous comic book publishing company" in New York. (Judging by the Hulk and Captain American paintings on the wall, it is probably safe to say he worked for Marvel Comics.) His [[Robot-Master_(comic)|''Robot-Master'' comic book series]] had been cancelled, and his idea for a Potato Salad Man graphic novel titled ''This Man, This Mayonnaise'' did not fetch interest from his superiors, so Finkleberg was turned away.

==Supervillain==

[[Image:Robotmaster.jpg|right|thumb|Robot-Master appears on television.]]

It was at this low point point in his career that he was approached by the United States government. [[Intelligence and Information Institute|III]] needed a cover story to explain the presence of the Transformers on Earth to panicked American citizens. The idea that a human terrorist controlled the Transformers was decided to be less frightening than the truth, so Finkleberg was paid 50 thousand dollars to dress as Robot-Master and appear in public broadcasts.

When [[Megatron_(G1)|Megatron]] had ceased movement at the bottom of a strip mine due to lack of fuel, III used this opportunity to claim ownership of the immobile Decepticon leader. Unfortunately, both the Autobots and Decepticons arrived, though the Autobots were forced away by human firepower. After Megatron was refueled by [[Soundwave_(G1)|Soundwave]], Finkleberg pleaded with Megatron to allow him to continue masquerading as their commander, for the purpose of convincing the public that the Autobots were also their enemies. Megatron agreed, since he saw the value in the plan, which was just about enough to overcome his distaste of humans, even though Finkleberg had repeatedly struck matches on Megatron to light his cigarettes.

Finkleberg resided in the Decepticon base until he decided it was in his best interest to escape and help the Autobots. He fled during an Autobot attack, though he was pursued by [[Ravage_(G1)|Ravage]]. After taking clothes from an absent campsite, he ran into the Autobot [[Skids_(G1)|Skids]] and [[Charlene]], but he brought Ravage with him. Ravage was dropped into a mine shaft, and Skids took Finkleberg with him back to the [[Ark]].

==Jerk==

While Finkleberg was a captive of the Decepticons, he had learned that seven Autobots had arrived on Earth over the [[Space Bridge]]. The travelling Autobots were nowhere to be found, but they did leave a fuel trail. Holding for ransom Finkleberg's cashiers check from III, [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)|Optimus Prime]] ordered Finkleberg and Skids to follow the trail and find the missing Autobots.

Finkleberg shut down Skids and sold him to III.

[[Rapid_Anti-robot_Assault_Team|RAAT]] (a military subdivision of III), in league with [[Circuit Breaker]], had captured not only the 7 missing Autobots, but also the [[Aerialbots]], and now added Skids to their number. Meanwhile, the [[Battlechargers]] had also arrived on Earth and were defacing public property across the United States. With the Autobots' ranks depleted, Finkleberg realized it was his fault there was no one available to stop the Decepticons' graffiti. He convinced Circuit Breaker to control a robot built from the bodies of the captured Autobots to defeat the Battlechargers in exchange for the Autobots' freedom. Although they defeated the two Decepticons, they were not able to stop them in time from writing "HUMANS ARE WIMPS" on the Statue of Liberty.

In a last-minute change of conscience, Finkleberg donated the 50 thousand dollars he earned for his treachery towards the clean-up efforts.<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>