Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)

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[[File:Netflix-WFC-Siege-season-poster.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Haven't we been here before?]]]]

'''''Transformers: War For Cybertron''''' is an animated series produced by [[Hasbro]] and [[Rooster Teeth]], with animation by [[Polygon Pictures]], based on the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (franchise)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' franchise. [[F.J. DeSanto]] acts as the series showrunner, a role he previously held for the ''[[Prime Wars Trilogy]]'' web series, with [[George Krstic]], [[Gavin Hignight]], and [[Brandon M. Easton]] as writers. The show also sees [[Jake Foushee]], [[Jason Marnocha]], and [[Frank Todaro]] reprising their respective roles as [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], as well as previous ''Transformers'' alumni [[Keith Silverstein]] and [[Sophia Isabella]] returning for voicework as new characters. Three seasons of the show are planned for release via [[Netflix]], one for each of the franchise's three lines, with the first season released on [[July 30]], [[2020]].

In conjunction with the series, Hasbro released a [[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)#Netflix|small toyline]] featuring more [[show-accuracy|animation accurate]] paint jobs.

==Overview==
In the final hours of the civil war between the [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s, the planet [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] has been ravaged by endless battle. With dissent forming amongst both factions, their forces growing weaker, and the Autobots are on their last leg. Thus, [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] reluctantly plans to use the [[AllSpark|Allspark]] to reformat all the Autobots on the planet to align with the Decepticons, unifying them as one faction under his rule. Meanwhile, [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] is just trying to survive with help from the [[Mercenary|Mercenaries]], but is forced to join the battle when he learns the location of the Allspark. With the last functional [[space bridge]] on Cybertron, it falls to [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and his forces to prevent the Allspark's misuse. When the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' is ready to launch, the Autobots must eject the vessel of life from Cybertron and flee, potentially at the cost of the planet itself.

==Cast==
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*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] ([[Jake Foushee]])
*[[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]] ([[Linsay Rousseau]])
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] ([[Edward Bosco]])
*[[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] ([[Rafael Goldstein]])
*[[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] ([[Bill Rogers]])
*[[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] ([[Shawn Hawkins]])
*[[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] ([[Todd Haberkorn]])
*[[Hound (G1)|Hound]] ([[JW Stafford]])
*[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] ([[Aaron Veach]])
*[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] ([[Kaiser Johnson]])
*[[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] ([[Mark Whitten]])
*[[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] ([[Sophia Isabella]])
*[[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] ([[Georgia Reed]])
*[[Cog (G1)|Cog]] ([[Brian Robert Burns]])
*[[Moonracer (G1)|Moonracer]] ([[Ellie Main]])
*[[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] ([[Miles Luna]])
*[[Comms Officer]] ([[Brook Chalmers]])

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*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] ([[Jason Marnocha]])
*[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] (Todd Haberkorn)
*[[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] (Brook Chalmers)
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (Edward Bosco)
**[[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] ([[Frank Todaro]])
**[[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]]
*[[Barricade (IDW)|Barricade]] ([[Alexander Dilallo]])
*[[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]] ([[Gray Haddock]])
*[[Flywheels|Skytread]] ([[Philip Bache]])
*[[Reflector (G1)|Refraktors]] (Frank Todaro)
*[[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]


'''[[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]]'''
*[[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] ([[Keith Silverstein]])
*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (Frank Todaro)
*[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] (Mark Whitten)
*[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] ([[Danny Hansen]])
*[[Acid Storm (G1)|Acid Storm]]
*[[Nova Storm (G1)|Nova Storm]]
*[[Ion Storm]]
*[[Hotlink (G1)|Hotlinks]]

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*[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] ([[Joe Zieja]])
*[[Guardian robot|Guardians]]
**[[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] (Keith Silverstein)
*[[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]] ([[Ben Jurand]])
*[[Teletraan I]] (Miles Luna)
*[[Zombie#War for Cybertron Trilogy cartoon|Sparkless]] (Frank Todaro, <br>Kaiser Johnson, Brook Chalmers)

'''[[Mercenary|Mercenaries]]'''
*[[Soundblaster (G1)|Soundblaster]] (Rafael Goldstein)
**[[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]]
*[[Dome Guard]]s (Jason Marnocha)

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==Episodes==
===Chapter 1: Siege===
{{collist|2|
# [[Siege episode 1|Episode 1]]
# [[Siege episode 2|Episode 2]]
# [[Siege episode 3|Episode 3]]
# [[Siege episode 4|Episode 4]]
# [[Siege episode 5|Episode 5]]
# [[Siege episode 6|Episode 6]]
}}

===Chapter 2: Earthrise===
{{comingsoon}}

===Chapter 3: Kingdom===
{{comingsoon}}

==Notes==
* Originally planned for a June 2020 release, the series premiere was delayed one month, reportedly due to production delays with its foreign-language dubs caused by the {{w|COVID-19 pandemic}}.
* During production, the animation team utilized Hasbro's original CAD files for the ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' toyline. As a result, the character models are absurdly [[show-accuracy|toy-accurate]], down to several even retaining their [[5 mm post]] holes and 3 mm pegs. Characters who did not have toys in the ''Siege'' lineup used original character models created specifically for the show.
* ''Siege'' was promoted with several motion posters highlighting members of the main cast. In each of these posters, a letter from the [[Cybertronian language|"Ancient Autobot" alphabet]] created by [[Jim Sorenson]] can be seen flashing in the background. When the letters are put in order, they spell out the word "KINGDOM", the name of the trilogy's third subline/season.<ref>[https://twitter.com/nxonnetflix/status/1283960126613774338 Netflix video of all motion posters with the announcement of KINGDOM.]</ref>
* The series features an extensive use of [[generic]]s, though both sides use different character models as the base for their troops. The Autobots use Cog, Sideswipe, Mirage, Ironhide, and Hound to pad their forces while the Decepticons use Impactor, Refraktor, Barricade, and, as usual, the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]]. All of these generics except for Cog and Impactor are used for the Sparkless, with Laserbeak being used for the birds in the [[Rust Sea|Sea of Rust]]. Time will tell if other seasons add more designs for the factions' unnamed warriors.
* Upon its initial release in the United States, ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' was given a TV-Y7 designation, despite the show's dark tone, violence, and a brief use of coarse language in the first episode. Presumably due to these very criteria, the series was late re-rated to TV-14, making it the first Transformers television series to carry that designation.

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://www.netflix.com/title/81002438 ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' on Netflix]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYDB6skUqYw First ''Siege'' trailer on YouTube]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UksT5I1lvJM Second ''Siege'' trailer on YouTube]

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