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Optimus Maximus (G1)

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Cybertron1986: /* Transformers Trading Card Game */ If you look st the picture, it is made up of 6 cards. The TCG uses Hot Rod, as well the other 5.

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:''Optimus Maximus is an [[Autobot]] [[Combiner]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:GenerationsOptimusMaximus-packageart.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|"By your powers combined, I am Captain Cybertron!"]]

The mighty '''Optimus Maximus''' was [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]'s last-ditch attempt to protect the world of [[Caminus (planet)|Caminus]]—and perhaps the entire galaxy—from [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]'s political machinations. Every Autobot involved in the combination process brings some of their own unique traits to the composite individual that is Optimus Maximus – the dependability of Ironhide, the strategic genius of Prowl, Mirage's cloaking powers, the courage of Optimus Prime and Sunstreaker's... good looks.

Optimus Maximus is the combined form of several [[Autobot]]s, sometimes grouped together as the [[Sentinel (TCG)|Sentinels]], though the precise limb configuration is variable:
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]]
*[[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]]
*[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]
*[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]

[[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus]] is sometimes included as Optimus Maximus's chest piece. Optimus Prime can also form [[Ultra Prime]] by combining with a more random assortment of [[Transformer]]s.

{{bigquote|We are OPTIMUS MAXIMUS! We are the defender of all sentient beings!|Optimus Maximus pulls himself together|"[[All That Remains]]"}}

==Fiction==
===2005 IDW continuity===
[[File:Optimusmaximus.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|'Til all are one.]]
After [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]]'s first two attempts at stopping [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]] ended in his arrest, he fell back on his contingency plan: roping [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] into stealing the [[Enigma of Combination]] and delivering it to his cell—just as [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ironhide]], [[Mirage (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Mirage]], and [[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Sunstreaker]] arrived to meet with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]]. Although Optimus tried to stop Rattrap, he activated the Enigma. The five Autobots were exposed to its energy, merging them into a new, combined form. With Prowl in control, the new combiner headed through the unstable [[space bridge]] portal, vowing to end the conflict once and for all. {{storylink|You, Me, and the Universe}}

[[Devastator (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Devastator]] was not impressed with Prowl's "upgrade", and made his displeasure clear by clobbering him. Within, the other Autobots struggled against Prowl's analytical personality, weakening the combination and causing them to collapse. [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] and [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]] were forced to help the struggling gestalt against Devastator and [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]]'s onslaught. Within the combiner's psyche, Optimus and Prowl finally reached a grudging understanding. As the brawling combiners bounced from world to world, the five separate minds united... causing the reinvigorated combiner to declare himself Optimus Maximus!

The three combiners managed to surround Devastator as they reappeared at Cybertron and tore him apart, reducing him to his components. With both combiners defeated, Optimus Maximus willingly separated himself so that Prowl could be arrested. Since Prowl was now in custody, a saddened Superion mused that Optimus Maximus might never form again. {{storylink|All That Remains}}

Prowl taunted Optimus Prime after his arrest, stating that their time together as Optimus Maximus meant that a part of Prowl would always exist in Prime's mind. {{storylink|Now and On Earth}}

Mirage also returned to the ''[[Lost Light]]'' along with the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]], making any future formations of Optimus Maximus even more unlikely. {{storylink|The Transgressors}} His death later made any reformations even less likely. {{storylink|The Plotters' Club (Part 3): Journey's End|Journey's End}}

The brawl between Optimus Maximus and Devastator unfortunately led the inhabitants of the [[Titan (group)|Titan]] [[Vigilem|Carcer]] to conclude that Cybertronians were conquerors only interested in exploiting other civilizations. {{storylink|The Will of the Few}}

After Optimus Prime had annexed Earth, [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]] put forth the idea to [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Arcee]] that Optimus' recent shift in attitude was a result of Prowl's personality influencing him due to their time spent as Optimus Maximus. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 3: The Medium and the Message|The Medium and the Message}}

Eventually, Optimus Prime and Ironhide both died in the final battle with [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]], so Optimus Maximus would never form again. {{storylink|Ceremony}}
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===''Unite Warriors''/''Legends''===
[[File:ConvoyGrandPrime-MegatroniaChapter.jpg|right|thumb|250px|"Protect the environment, or I'll slagging kill you!"]]
Inspired by a [[Masquerade|previous incident]] in which several Autobots combined, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]], [[Mirage (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Mirage]], [[Sunstreaker (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Sunstreaker]], [[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ironhide]], and [[Prowl (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Prowl]] initiated the "Masquerade Project" in the late 1980s, modifying their [[transformation cog]]s to adopt new combiner modes. Though the process was imperfect and unstable, they managed to combine into Optimus Maximus and defeat [[Slugslinger (G1)|Slugslinger]] during the battle for the [[Transform Super Cog]]. The combiner was then split apart when hit by an energy shockwave emitted by [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]. {{storylink|Slugslinger's Ambition}}

In [[2021]] on Cybertron, Optimus Prime was temporarily resurrected in a new body and joined with the other four to form Optimus Maximus in response to the intervention of [[Megaempress]] and her [[4 Guards]]. Optimus Maximus proceeded to struggle against the mighty Decepticon combiner, whose onslaught prompted Optimus Maximus to shield [[Marissa Faireborn]] and [[Sue Faireborn|Sue]] from falling debris. {{storylink|Megatronia Chapter}} Their duel was interrupted by the arrival of [[Unicron]]'s head, prompting Optimus Maximus to disengage and separate into his components for the battle with Unicron's [[Commando (RID)|Combatrons]]. {{storylink|Ruination Chapter, Part One}}When Unicron attempted to make Cybertron his new body, the Autobots reformed Optimus Maximus and fought the dark god directly until they were blown apart by his eye beams. Undaunted, Optimus Prime accepted [[Roller (G1)|Roller]] as his new right arm and became "Optimus Maximus Roller Edition", who punched Unicron's head so hard it was sent to the [[Triple Z Point]]. {{storylink|Ruination Chapter, Part Two}}
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==Games==
===''Angry Birds Transformers''===
{{main|Red (AB)#As Optimus Maximus}}
Optimus Maximus appears as the fourth unlockable Combiner. His head is Red's. {{storylink|Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers}}
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===''Transformers: Devastation''===
[[File:Devastation-OptimusMaximus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|And just wait until you see all the add-ons!]]
After the incident with the [[Ferrotaxis]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] mused to [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] about ending the war once and for all. They then both looked at a set of Combiner schematics on a computer screen, depicting Optimus Maximus. {{storylink|Transformers: Devastation}}
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===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Optimus-Maximus.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.33|See! Optimus Maximus at max level. Genius.]]
Optimus Maximus participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He could be recruited if all six of his components were at max level. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:OptimusMaximus-EarthWars.jpg|thumb|250px| [[wikia:voltron:Voltron: Legendary Defender|I shall purge the darkness of the Galra with the power of FRIEN...]]*cough* Wait, wrong line.]]

When Optimus was in need of a new combiner to ease the burden of [[Superion (G1)|Superion]], he employed himself, and four other volunteers to help in the endeavour. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars}}

When Optimus Maximus was first formed, [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] and [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] asked who was inside the combiner. Optimus Maximus replied that he fought for righteousness, and it was truly Optimus inside. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars/Events|Countdown to Combination Event}}

Optimus Maximus could be obtained once all five 3-4 star Maximus Bots were collected and combined.

*'''Lowest Star Rating''': 3 stars
*'''Class''': Combiner
*'''Weapons''': Optimus Maximus uses many weapons, including knuckle gun gauntlets, but he usually just smashes things with his fists.
*'''Abilities''':
**''Earth Shatter'': Send a line of damage towards your target dealing damage! Deals '''600%''' Damage to walls!
** ''Righteous Rage'': Gain an immense power boost, splash damage, and take less damage for ten seconds.
**''Shockfire Missiles'': Fire off 4 missiles that lock onto key defenses, dealing damage, and stun the buildings for a set period of time. (4 Star only)
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==Toys==
===''Combiner Wars''===
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[[File:TF-CW-Optimus-Maximus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Voted "most likely to be customized into the [[Turbomaster]]s".]]
*'''Sunstreaker''' (Deluxe Class, [[2015]])
*'''Mirage''' (Deluxe Class, 2015)
*'''Battle Core Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, 2015)
*'''Prowl''' (Deluxe Class, 2015)
*'''Ironhide''' (Deluxe Class, 2015)
*'''Rodimus''' (Legends Class, 2015)
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Rodimus)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

:''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Optimus Maximus is a Combiner made up of four Deluxe Class figures ([[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Generations|Sunstreaker]], [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Mirage]], [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Generations|Prowl]], and [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Ironhide]]) as limbs, a Voyager Class figure ([[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#BattleCoreOP|Battle Core Optimus Prime]]) as the torso, and the usual Legends Class figure ([[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Generations|Rodimus]]) to complete the set, all as part of the ''Combiner Wars'' line. As with the other Combiners in the line, any deluxe toy can become an arm or a leg, and each Deluxe figure comes with weapons that can become hands or feet for the combined mode. Whether by coincidence or design, all of Optimus Maximus's components are [[retool]]s of the [[Stunticon (G1)#Generations|Stunticon]]s, essentially making him a retool of [[Menasor (G1)#Generations|Menasor]].

:Battle Core Optimus Prime has the improved hip joints also featured on the second run of [[Motormaster (G1)#Combiner Wars|Motormaster]]. This allows for a more natural pose in robot mode, as well as a more stable combined mode. He also features improved pegs on the chest, allowing for a much more secure fit for Rodimus.

:As a part of the third and fourth wave promotion in Hasbro's Asian markets, a free sticker sheet for the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobot]]s and Optimus Maximus was given out when purchasing any four Deluxe Class toys from those waves. As such, Optimus Maximus was given Generation 1 toy-esque stickers for the owner to apply if they wanted.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2015/08/28/transformers-combiner-wars-sticker-sheet-for-wave-3-and-4-figures-300471 Protectobot and Optimus Maximus sticker promotion on TFW2005]</ref> These sticker sheets did not include stickers for Rodimus, however.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/CWOptimusMaximus/optimusmaximus.htm More information on Optimus Maximus at TFU.info]''
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===''Unite Warriors''===
[[File:TF-UW05-Convoy-Grand-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''Energon'' fans, start customizing!]]
*'''Convoy Grand Prime''' (giftset, [[February 27]], [[2016]])
**''ID number:'' '''UW-05'''
**''Accessories'' Weapons, 4 Foot/Hand/Guns

:Takara's ''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' iteration is sold in a gift set including all five Autobots (minus the Rodimus mold). He has numerous changes in deco to better match the components' appearances in the Generation 1 cartoon. Like ''Unite Warriors'' [[Menasor (G1)#Unite Warriors|Menasor]], the set also features some minor improvements to the original sculpts, such as improved hip-ratchets for [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Unite Warriors|Convoy]] for increased stability.

:Printed on his instructions is the fifth chapter of ''[[Unite Warriors Offshot]]''. Undocumented in the instructions, [[Runabout (RID)#Adventure|''Adventure'' Runabout]] (or his mold mates [[Blackjack (G1)#Generations|Blackjack]] and Rodimus) can be attached to ''Unite Warriors'' Convoy Grand Prime's combined mode chest.

:Convoy Grand Prime was released as a TakaraTomy Mall exclusive, with the preorders opened at September 24 afternoon till October 23. It shipped in late February 2016. The giftset also includes a [[collector coin]] when purchased in select retailers outside Japan.
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==Merchandise==
===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W2OptimusMaximus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Maximus, Ultimate Defender''' (2019)
**[[Hot Rod (G1)|Autobot Hot Rod]], Impulsive FIghter
**[[Mirage (G1)|Autobot Mirage]], Counterintelligence
**[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]], Steadfast Brawler
**[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], Gleaming Commander
**[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]], Strategic Mastermind
**[[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]], Bold Warrior
**'''Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners'''
**''Stars: ''46

:One of the titular [[combiner]]s from the ''[[Transformers Trading Card Game]]'' Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners, Optimus Maximus, Ultimate Defender can be formed by playing the Action card [[Enigma of Combination|Sentinel Enigma]] while the Character cards for all six [[Sentinel (TCG)|Sentinels]] are in Bot Mode while on the battlefield and/or the KO area.

:Optimus Maximus, Ultimate Defender's artwork is reused from the [[Combiner Wars (franchise)|Combiner Wars]] Optimus Maximus packaging art.
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==Notes==
*In his first comic appearance, Optimus Maximus appears with the red and blue torso colors of the original ''Combiner Wars'' Optimus Prime toy. The subsequent issue, meanwhile, swaps out the blue for Battle Core Optimus's white and gold parts whilst retaining all the red, presumably as a compromise to promote the new toy whilst not completely ignoring the previous installment.
*Maximus's limbs call to mind [[:File:TwoHeros optimus supermode.jpg |''Energon'' Optimus Prime's super-mode]], with a white limb (Prowl), a yellow limb (Sunstreaker), a blue limb (Mirage), and an orange limb (Ironhide... kinda). [[TakaraTomy]] would take advantage of this when releasing their "Convoy Grand Prime" set, putting the limbs in the standard configuration of the [[Prime Force]] drones for art and stock photos.
*Optimus Maximus also shares his limbs with [[Betatron (CW)|Betatron]].
*Optimus Maximus reuses some of the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]]' hand/foot pieces in some of his appearances.
*The difference between Ultra Prime and Optimus Maximus (one being any random combination that has Optimus Prime as its torso, whereas the other is a combination of Optimus with four very specific Autobots) is mirrored by the distinction between [[Elita-Infin1te]] and [[Orthia]], and possibly also by the one between [[Betatron (CW)|Betatron]] and [[Computron (G1)|Computron]].
*The Japanese name "Convoy Grand Prime" has also been mirrored by [[Grand Scourge|Scourge Grand Prime]] and [[White Gallant Convoy|White Convoy Grand Prime]].

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Convoy Grand Prime''' (コンボイグランドプライム ''Konboi Gurando Puraimu''), '''Optimus Maximus''' (オプティマスマキシマス ''Oputimasu Makishimasu'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Chāojí Qíng Tiān Zhù''' (超级擎天柱, "Super Optimus Prime")

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Combined forms]]
[[Category:Combiner Wars Autobots]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Autobots]]
[[Category:Legends Autobots]]
[[Category:TakaraTomy Mall exclusives]]
[[Category:Unite Warriors Autobots]]

Cybertron1986:

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:''Arcana is an [[Autobot]]-allied [[Nebulan]] [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Arcana mtmte.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Tex Arcana]]
For a man whose work has had such a big effect on the lives of so many Nebulans and Transformers, very few people really know the distant and remote '''Arcana''' (aka '''Teslor'''). Not even [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]], who shares his psyche, can claim to truly fathom the workings of his partner's mind. But then, Arcana seems to cultivate an extremely anti-social persona unintentionally, training first as a medical doctor, only to grow bored and focus on long-forgotten and repudiated scientific lore of his planet, earning the ire of medical colleagues. Yet it was this combination of knowledge and skill, along with the combined input of his future partner, that allowed the creation of the [[binary bonding]] process.

Arcana's nature varies. In some universes he is an organic Nebulan; in others he is a robotic Cybertronian.

==Fiction==
===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===
{{noteukonly}}
[[File:Arcanabrokenglass.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|"MARTY! It's your kids!"]]
{{quote|These genius types, they're just clueless when it comes to fashion.|Stylor, regarding Arcana|"[[Stylor's Story]]"}}
''Arcana was once a medical doctor, but later turned to study the ancient, mystical sciences of Nebulos. This new career path cast him in a new light for many, such as [[Stylor]], who viewed him as a sort of oddball.'' {{storylink|Stylor's Story}}

While [[Nebulos]]'s capital city [[Koraja]] was under siege by the [[Decepticon]]s, the Autobots were voluntary prisoners of the planet, refusing to act on their own in order to ensure the trust of the people. [[Galen]] called upon the services of Arcana, and his skills in bio-engineering, to work around these restrictions by placing the Autobots' bodies partially under the control of Nebulan partners. Inventing Headmaster technology on the spot, Arcana submitted himself as one of its test subjects, and became the Headmaster partner of Brainstorm. With Brainstorm and his fellow Autobots' new-found might, they easily beat back the Decepticon onslaught. In the aftermath, Arcana and the other test subjects revealed themselves as the heads of the robots, and he was thanked by the citizens of Koraja. {{storylink|Broken Glass!}}

''Recalling the procedure, Stylor ranted at length about how absurdly dressed Arcana was for a man his age. Shoulder capes? Shoulder-length hair despite his male-pattern baldness? Those cyclops shades? As if!'' {{storylink|Stylor's Story}}

[[File:Arcanastylortrialbyfire.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|"One point twenty-one jigawatts!"]]
Soon after, the talents of Arcana/Brainstorm and Duros/Hardhead, along with the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]], were responsible for defeating the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]] and [[Horrorcon]]s at the resort city of [[Splendora]]. This time, the rescued citizens reacted in fear at the sight of their saviors, and Arcana's reveal did less to reassure them. Furthermore, [[Soriza]] and the [[Council of Peers]] questioned the violence being employed by the Autobots, even if it was in the name of peace. The Council sent its representatives at the Headmasters' base of operations to observe them while Arcana was working on ways to boost the firepower of six of the Autobots' weapons, and explained that the Headmasters would be monitored during their next mission. Said mission came immediately, as [[Zarak (G1)|Lord Zarak]] sent the Autobots a plea for help; his entourage had been captured by Scorponok, and only Fortress Maximus's soldiers stood a chance in freeing them. This turned out to be a trap, as Zarak and the Decepticons had joined forces to create Headmasters of their own! The Decepticon Headmasters imperiled the council observers, leaving the Autobots open for attack as they turned their attention to protecting the Nebulans. A wave of [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]]'s hypnotic gaze, and the council were left believing Zarak and the Decepticons had rescued them from the "renegade" Galen and the Autobots. Arcana and his fellow Autobot Headmasters were taken prisoner by Lord Zarak, who reassumed his position in the Nebulan hierarchy. {{storylink|Love and Steel!}} But Zarak realized, as he slowly succumbed to madness, that as long as the Autobots and Decepticons remained on Nebulos, it was doomed to war. In a moment of lucidity, he released Arcana and the others, who quickly rejoined with the Autobots' bodies. After a brief encounter with the newly upgraded Decepticon [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targemasters]], the Autobot Headmasters fled and rejoined the rest of the Autobot forces. {{storylink|Brothers in Armor!!}}

''Fortress Maximus once made a vid-phone call to Brainstorm and Arcana's workshop, and the two eggheads managed to invent a new, smaller, and more efficient vid-phone between the conversation's beginning and its end. They later worked together to design a fuel convertor to get the Autobots to Earth aboard ''Steelhaven''. However, this device was stolen through Decepticon trickery.'' {{storylink|The Final Conflict}}

{{note|The events in this UK story differ in significant ways to the [[The Transformers: Headmasters|Headmasters]] mini-series.}}

The Autobots decided to flee the planet to another, [[Earth]], from where an Autobot distress call was emanating. The Decepticons followed them into the inter-planetary void towards this new world. {{storylink|Brothers in Armor!!}}

[[File:Tastybrainstorm.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Not the end I'd wish for, lad.]]
After Brainstorm oversaw the reconstruction of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] into a larger form, Arcana (with some dubious assistance from Stylor) was able to triangulate the source of the Autobot distress call. Again Arcana formed Brainstorm's head, and the Headmasters traveled to the planet's surface. {{storylink|Trial by Fire!}}

{{note|Brainstorm appeared several times after this, but Arcana was not mentioned or featured, though any appearance of Brainstorm in robot mode is technically an appearance of Arcana. For the further merely-as-a-head adventures of Arcana, see [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm's article]].}}

During the Transformers' battle against [[Unicron]], Brainstorm, still partnered with Arcana, was among the first victims. {{storylink|On the Edge of Extinction!}}
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===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Jack Angel]] (English), [[Kenichi Sakaguchi]] (Japanese)|[[Walter Reichelt]] (German)}}
[[File:Arcanatherebirth.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Instead of [[Doc Brown]] captions, the cartoon version of Arcana gets Karl Malden captions.]]
The oldest and wisest of the Nebulan rebels, he and [[Firebolt (G1)|Firebolt]] attempted to treat [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]] when the youngster was injured by [[Snapdragon (G1)|Snapdragon]] during a fight. They were able to stabilise Daniel, but not enough that he could survive without life support machinery. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 1}} When the Headmaster project was put into action, he selected Brainstorm as his bonding partner, finding the Autobot to have refreshing ideas despite his undisciplined mind. The Headmasters tested themselves against [[Hive (G1)|Hive]] machines, with Arcana and Brainstorm successfully taking one out. Once the machines had all been destroyed, he worried that the Hive would swiftly discover their actions, but Gort was too exhilarated to care.

After the Autobot Headmasters easily bested the Decepticons in battle, the Decepticons teamed up with the Hive as Headmasters and [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]]s in order to tip the odds in their favour. Though the Autobots and rebels soon found themselves outclassed, Arcana and Brainstorm were able to scan Nightstick and steal the Targetmaster technology for Autobot use. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 2}} Traveling to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] with the Autobots, there Arcana and [[Gort]] modified [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]'s rocket engine, reversing its polarity so that a new [[Golden Age]] could dawn on the world. After the victory, Arcana and the other Nebulans returned to Nebulos to clean up the rest of the Hive machines. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 3}}

====''Legends'' comic====
Arcana, Duros, and Stylor followed Zarak to the [[Legends World]], where they targeted alternate reality versions of Brainstorm, Hardhead, and Chromedome, who relied on unliving [[Transtector]]s to be Headmasters. Since their own form of Headmasters relied on the bodies being controlled separately, Arcana and the others locked the Autobots in their Transtectors and convinced them to pilot the bodies while the Nebulans formed the heads. The combination of two different types of Headmaster was powerful enough to defeat Scorponok, and the three Nebulans returned to their own universe. {{storylink|LGEX Headmaster Set Chapter}}

===Ladybird Books continuity===
When the Decepticons build an energy interceptor atop the north pole of Nebulos, Arcana and Brainstorm studied the area and came up with a plan to foil the Decepticons' plot. They arranged for a group of Targetmasters to use thermal lasers, [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]'s vast bulk, and the solid ice underneath the Decepticon base to send the Cons tumbling into melted slush. {{storylink|Decepticons at the Pole}}

===''Swamp of the Scorpion''===
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Arcana built a spare head for Highbrow, which came in handy when his [[Gort|Headmaster partner]] stayed behind with [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]] as he underwent repairs while Highbrow investigated some Decepticon activity. {{storylink|Swamp of the Scorpion}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
In [[Aurex 503.01 Gamma]], Arcana and [[Hi-Q]] were treating the mode-locked [[Nucleon (substance)|nucleon]]-addict [[Rollout (Armada)|Rollout]]. The arrival of a new Cybertronian patient, the dying [[Overload (Armada)|Overload]], offered them the opportunity to save both patients using the ancient Autobot [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] procedure, merging the two into a single body. Complications required them to hand their patients over to [[Rhinox (Armada)|Rhinox]], who rebuilt the combined form. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/18}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
Arcana and his twin, [[Teslor]], were scientists with the [[World Watcher]] organization on Nebulos. They reverse-engineered the [[Hive (G1)|Hive]]-Decepticon invention of Headmaster technology, and later expanded upon it to create the [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] innovation as well. {{Storylink|A Brush With Infamy–Prologue}}

===''Titans Return'' marketing material===
The [[Titan Master]] '''Teslor''' partnered up with Brainstorm, enhancing Brainstorm's intelligence to advance the development of his inventions. {{storylink|#TitansReturnIndividual|''Titans Return'' Teslor/Brainstorm toy bio}} Brainstorm and Teslor attempted to artificially reproduce [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]]’s [[Cityspeaker|Cityspeaking]] abilities in order to prevent the rogue Autobot, [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]], from taking control of a full-sized [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]].<ref>''Titans Return'' ''[[Titans Return (toyline)#Summer convention exclusives|Titan Force]] 3-pack'' bio material/instructions.</ref>

==Commercial appearances==
* After several Transformers blasted their way to the planet [[Nebulos|Nebulon]], they were forced to surrender to the locals. Arcana was one of several Nebulons who fused with a Cybertronian partner, so that the war between Autobots and Decepticons could resume on their world. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Headmaster comic book|Headmaster comic book commercial}}
* After [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] broadcast a Decepticon alert, Arcana boarded [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]]. They sped off together to battle against the Decepticon Headmasters who were invading a Nebulan city. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Headmasters|Headmasters commercial}}

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:Arcanatoy.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Kids, buy this toy of an old man!]]
*'''Brainstorm with Arcana''' (Headmaster, 1987)

: ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' Arcana transforms from an armored humanoid into a robot head. Though he only came with his partner, Brainstorm, in head mode, he is compatible with any other Headmaster body. On the larger Headmasters, he gives three of Brainstorm's [[Tech Spec]] stats in their display window, but the smaller ones still display their normal heads' stats due to their construction.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Autobot/Arcana/arcana.htm More information on Arcana at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/instructions/autobot/1987/instr_brainstorm.jpg Instruction booklet for Arcana (with Brainstorm) at Botchthecrab.com]''
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===''Generations''===
[[File:Generations 30 voyager Brainstorm-Pilot.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|And then we're gonna go on even MORE adventures after that, Brainstorm... and you're gonna keep your MOUTH SHUT about it, Brainstorm, because the world is full of idiots that don't understand what's important. And they'll TEAR us apart, Brainstorm!]]

*'''Brainstorm''' (Voyager Class, [[2014]])
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / #009'''

:Part of the eighth wave of 2012-onwards ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Voyager Class toys, ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' [[Brainstorm (G1)#Generations|Brainstorm]]'s head transforms into an unnamed robot obviously inspired by Generation 1 Arcana, and can be inserted inside the cockpit to be used as a pilot. Putting him into Brainstorm's neck socket will reveal Tech Specs like the G1 toy. The Tech Specs are based off the original figure, not the Tech Specs on the box. Arcana's robot mode design is based on the Dreamwave art at the top of this page, which itself is actually [[Monzo]]'s character model in Arcana's colors.

:Exercise caution while using the Headmaster gimmick, as Brainstorm's neck socket is painted, making Arcana rather difficult to remove. Too much force could separate the small figure's own head from his body.

:Please take note that Arcana ''cannot'' connect to Brainstorm's Deluxe Class counterpart or other [[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]] figures due to having different connectors.

:This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' [[Brainstorm (G1)#Legends|Cana]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/GenBrainstorm/brainstorm.htm More information on ''Generations'' Arcana (with Brainstorm) at TFU.info]''
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===''Titans Return''===
{{anchor|TitanForce}}
[[File:TitansReturntoy-TeslorTitanForce.jpg|right|thumb|300px|But if you stick with me, I'm gonna accomplish great things, Brainstorm! And you're gonna be a part of 'em. And together we're gonna run around, Brainstorm, we're gonna do all kinds of wonderful things, Brainstorm! Just you and me, Brainstorm! The universe is our enemy, Brainstorm! We're the only *belch* friends we've got, Brainstorm!]]

*'''Titan Force''' (Multi-pack, [[July 21]], 2016)
:A [[retool]] of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Haywire#Generations|Hyperfire]], "Autobot Teslor" (seriously, who trademarks "Arcana"?!) transforms from a robot based on [[Stylor]] into a head for the set's [[Brainstorm (G1)#TitanForce|Brainstorm]] figure, based on the character's [[IDW Publishing|IDW]] ''[[The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'' design. As with all [[Titan Master]]s, he can pilot any ''Titans Return'' vehicle and form the head of any Deluxe-or-larger figure. Specific to Brainstorm, he can also pilot the detached nosecone as a sort of battle-sled thing.

:Teslor (or any Titan Master) ''cannot'' plug to his Voyager Class counterpart's body.

:This initial release of Brainstorm was only available as part of the "Titan Force" [[giftset]], which also includes a translucent plastic redeco of [[Sentinel Prime (G1)#TitanForce|''Titans Return'' Sentinel Prime]] and [[Windblade (G1)#TitanForce|Windblade]], a [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]-themed redeco of her ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Windblade (RID)#Warrior|counterpart's Warrior Class sculpt]]. In the United States, the "Titan Force" set was [[exclusive]] to [[Hasbro Toy Shop]], initially available at their booth at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2016, and later also via the Hasbro Toy Shop website. For the United Kingdom, [[A1 Toys]] acquired exclusive distribution rights, with the set initially available at their booth at London Film & Comic-Con 2016, and later also via their website and at other UK conventions. Due to trademark issues, A1 Toys' release had to rename Brainstorm into "'''Charon'''" via stickers applied to the outside of the box. Furthermore, the set was also sold at Cybertron Con Shanghai 2016, at the Hasbro booth at Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong 2016 and at the HasbroStore booth at Fan Expo 2016 in Canada, in each case retaining Brainstorm's original name.
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{{anchor|TitansReturnIndividual}}
[[File:TF-TR-Walgreens-Teslor.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"You know, me and Brainstorm are having a blast. We just discovered a store called Walgreen's. I mean, I don't wanna rub it in or anything, but you [[Fandom|guys]] clearly backed the wrong conceptual horse."]]
*'''Autobot Teslor & Brainstorm''' (Deluxe Class, 2016)
**''Accessories:'' Gun, "Autobot Teslor" Titan Master
:Differently-decoed versions of Teslor and Brainstorm were also sold individually. Compared to the San Diego Comic-Con version, this version has a deco closer to the original G1 toy. Initial samples on display at conventions had his helmet left unpainted, showing the same darker gray as used on his wings and feet. His stock photography, however, matches the version of the figure available at retail. Strangely, Teslor's visor is only painted at the bottom section.

:In the United States, Brainstorm was available as the first ever exclusive to [[Walgreens]] drug stores. However, in late August 2016, before Brainstorm became widely available at Walgreens, a single case was discovered at a ''Walmart'' store in the United States, which ended up being an isolated incident.<ref name="walmart">http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/08/31/titans-return-walgreens-exclusive-brainstorm-found-wal-mart-324155</ref> In Hasbro's Asian markets, meanwhile, Brainstorm was available at general retail in a case all by himself, and ended up as a ''massive'' shelfwarmer at stores such as Toys"R"Us and AEON.

:This toy also doubles as the independent ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' character [[Teslor]].
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===''Legends''===
{{anchor|HeadmasterSet}}
[[File:TF-Legends-LG-EX-Headmaster-Set-Brainstorm.jpg|thumb|Guess Cana decided to give up his Voyager-sized body for a scale-accurate Deluxe body now.]]
*'''Headmaster Set''' ([[2017]]-[[February 19|02-19]])
**''ID Number'': '''LG-EX'''
:Released as a [[Wonder Festival]] 2017 [Winter] exclusive, this Headmaster version of "Brainstorm" is a redeco of the ''Titans Return'' Teslor tooling, and features extensive paint apps. He is compatible with his ''Legends'' Deluxe Class figure if you want a toy/IDW-accurate Brainstorm to boot.

:Brainstorm is included with [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Legends|Grimlock]], "[[Stylor#Legends|Chromedome]]", "[[Duros#Legends|Hardhead]]", [[Flywheels#Legends|Flywheel]], and [[Brawn (G1)/toys#Legends|Gong]].
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===''Retro Headmasters''===
[[File:TF-Generations-Retro-Headmasters-Brainstorm.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Autobot Brainstorm''' (Deluxe Class, [[2020]])
{{toystub}}
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==Merchandise==
===Transformers Trading Card Game===
[[File:W5PArcana.jpg|thumb|https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loki_(TV_series) No on bad is ever truly bad. And no one good is ever truly good.]]
*'''''' (2020)
**'''Wave 5P: Titan Masters Attack'''
**''Rarity: '''''R'''
**''Card Number: '''''P01/2020'''
**''Stars: ''4
Unlike most other depictions of the character, this version of Arcana is a Decepticon. It is currently unknown whether this is a mistake or a deliberate reimagining of the character.

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[[File:W5AutobotTeslor.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Autobot Teslor''' (2020)
**'''Wave 5: Titan Masters Attack'''
**''Rarity: '''''R'''
**''Card Number: '''''T06/T46'''
**''Stars: ''2

:These card's set was originally set for an April 2020 release, however due to the global COVID-19 pandemic the release was pushed back to May 29, 2020.
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==Notes==
* [[Vector Prime]] specifically mentioned the Arcana of the [[Aurex|Aurex Cluster]] as being a manifestation of the same individual as the [[Primax]] version, though he expressed some confusion over his skin color.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Arcana''' (アルカナ ''Arukana'')
*''Italian:'' '''Arcan'''

==References==
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User talk:Cyberlink420

2021-09-15T19:09:33Z

Cybertron1986: /* Arcana */

2021-09-15T17:58:39Z

Cybertron1986:

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:''Arcana is an [[Autobot]]-allied [[Nebulan]] [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Arcana mtmte.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Tex Arcana]]
For a man whose work has had such a big effect on the lives of so many Nebulans and Transformers, very few people really know the distant and remote '''Arcana''' (aka '''Teslor'''). Not even [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]], who shares his psyche, can claim to truly fathom the workings of his partner's mind. But then, Arcana seems to cultivate an extremely anti-social persona unintentionally, training first as a medical doctor, only to grow bored and focus on long-forgotten and repudiated scientific lore of his planet, earning the ire of medical colleagues. Yet it was this combination of knowledge and skill, along with the combined input of his future partner, that allowed the creation of the [[binary bonding]] process.

Arcana's nature varies. In some universes he is an organic Nebulan; in others he is a robotic Cybertronian.

==Fiction==
===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===
{{noteukonly}}
[[File:Arcanabrokenglass.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|"MARTY! It's your kids!"]]
{{quote|These genius types, they're just clueless when it comes to fashion.|Stylor, regarding Arcana|"[[Stylor's Story]]"}}
''Arcana was once a medical doctor, but later turned to study the ancient, mystical sciences of Nebulos. This new career path cast him in a new light for many, such as [[Stylor]], who viewed him as a sort of oddball.'' {{storylink|Stylor's Story}}

While [[Nebulos]]'s capital city [[Koraja]] was under siege by the [[Decepticon]]s, the Autobots were voluntary prisoners of the planet, refusing to act on their own in order to ensure the trust of the people. [[Galen]] called upon the services of Arcana, and his skills in bio-engineering, to work around these restrictions by placing the Autobots' bodies partially under the control of Nebulan partners. Inventing Headmaster technology on the spot, Arcana submitted himself as one of its test subjects, and became the Headmaster partner of Brainstorm. With Brainstorm and his fellow Autobots' new-found might, they easily beat back the Decepticon onslaught. In the aftermath, Arcana and the other test subjects revealed themselves as the heads of the robots, and he was thanked by the citizens of Koraja. {{storylink|Broken Glass!}}

''Recalling the procedure, Stylor ranted at length about how absurdly dressed Arcana was for a man his age. Shoulder capes? Shoulder-length hair despite his male-pattern baldness? Those cyclops shades? As if!'' {{storylink|Stylor's Story}}

[[File:Arcanastylortrialbyfire.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|"One point twenty-one jigawatts!"]]
Soon after, the talents of Arcana/Brainstorm and Duros/Hardhead, along with the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]], were responsible for defeating the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]] and [[Horrorcon]]s at the resort city of [[Splendora]]. This time, the rescued citizens reacted in fear at the sight of their saviors, and Arcana's reveal did less to reassure them. Furthermore, [[Soriza]] and the [[Council of Peers]] questioned the violence being employed by the Autobots, even if it was in the name of peace. The Council sent its representatives at the Headmasters' base of operations to observe them while Arcana was working on ways to boost the firepower of six of the Autobots' weapons, and explained that the Headmasters would be monitored during their next mission. Said mission came immediately, as [[Zarak (G1)|Lord Zarak]] sent the Autobots a plea for help; his entourage had been captured by Scorponok, and only Fortress Maximus's soldiers stood a chance in freeing them. This turned out to be a trap, as Zarak and the Decepticons had joined forces to create Headmasters of their own! The Decepticon Headmasters imperiled the council observers, leaving the Autobots open for attack as they turned their attention to protecting the Nebulans. A wave of [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]]'s hypnotic gaze, and the council were left believing Zarak and the Decepticons had rescued them from the "renegade" Galen and the Autobots. Arcana and his fellow Autobot Headmasters were taken prisoner by Lord Zarak, who reassumed his position in the Nebulan hierarchy. {{storylink|Love and Steel!}} But Zarak realized, as he slowly succumbed to madness, that as long as the Autobots and Decepticons remained on Nebulos, it was doomed to war. In a moment of lucidity, he released Arcana and the others, who quickly rejoined with the Autobots' bodies. After a brief encounter with the newly upgraded Decepticon [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targemasters]], the Autobot Headmasters fled and rejoined the rest of the Autobot forces. {{storylink|Brothers in Armor!!}}

''Fortress Maximus once made a vid-phone call to Brainstorm and Arcana's workshop, and the two eggheads managed to invent a new, smaller, and more efficient vid-phone between the conversation's beginning and its end. They later worked together to design a fuel convertor to get the Autobots to Earth aboard ''Steelhaven''. However, this device was stolen through Decepticon trickery.'' {{storylink|The Final Conflict}}

{{note|The events in this UK story differ in significant ways to the [[The Transformers: Headmasters|Headmasters]] mini-series.}}

The Autobots decided to flee the planet to another, [[Earth]], from where an Autobot distress call was emanating. The Decepticons followed them into the inter-planetary void towards this new world. {{storylink|Brothers in Armor!!}}

[[File:Tastybrainstorm.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Not the end I'd wish for, lad.]]
After Brainstorm oversaw the reconstruction of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] into a larger form, Arcana (with some dubious assistance from Stylor) was able to triangulate the source of the Autobot distress call. Again Arcana formed Brainstorm's head, and the Headmasters traveled to the planet's surface. {{storylink|Trial by Fire!}}

{{note|Brainstorm appeared several times after this, but Arcana was not mentioned or featured, though any appearance of Brainstorm in robot mode is technically an appearance of Arcana. For the further merely-as-a-head adventures of Arcana, see [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm's article]].}}

During the Transformers' battle against [[Unicron]], Brainstorm, still partnered with Arcana, was among the first victims. {{storylink|On the Edge of Extinction!}}
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===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Jack Angel]] (English), [[Kenichi Sakaguchi]] (Japanese)|[[Walter Reichelt]] (German)}}
[[File:Arcanatherebirth.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Instead of [[Doc Brown]] captions, the cartoon version of Arcana gets Karl Malden captions.]]
The oldest and wisest of the Nebulan rebels, he and [[Firebolt (G1)|Firebolt]] attempted to treat [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]] when the youngster was injured by [[Snapdragon (G1)|Snapdragon]] during a fight. They were able to stabilise Daniel, but not enough that he could survive without life support machinery. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 1}} When the Headmaster project was put into action, he selected Brainstorm as his bonding partner, finding the Autobot to have refreshing ideas despite his undisciplined mind. The Headmasters tested themselves against [[Hive (G1)|Hive]] machines, with Arcana and Brainstorm successfully taking one out. Once the machines had all been destroyed, he worried that the Hive would swiftly discover their actions, but Gort was too exhilarated to care.

After the Autobot Headmasters easily bested the Decepticons in battle, the Decepticons teamed up with the Hive as Headmasters and [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]]s in order to tip the odds in their favour. Though the Autobots and rebels soon found themselves outclassed, Arcana and Brainstorm were able to scan Nightstick and steal the Targetmaster technology for Autobot use. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 2}} Traveling to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] with the Autobots, there Arcana and [[Gort]] modified [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]'s rocket engine, reversing its polarity so that a new [[Golden Age]] could dawn on the world. After the victory, Arcana and the other Nebulans returned to Nebulos to clean up the rest of the Hive machines. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 3}}

====''Legends'' comic====
Arcana, Duros, and Stylor followed Zarak to the [[Legends World]], where they targeted alternate reality versions of Brainstorm, Hardhead, and Chromedome, who relied on unliving [[Transtector]]s to be Headmasters. Since their own form of Headmasters relied on the bodies being controlled separately, Arcana and the others locked the Autobots in their Transtectors and convinced them to pilot the bodies while the Nebulans formed the heads. The combination of two different types of Headmaster was powerful enough to defeat Scorponok, and the three Nebulans returned to their own universe. {{storylink|LGEX Headmaster Set Chapter}}

===Ladybird Books continuity===
When the Decepticons build an energy interceptor atop the north pole of Nebulos, Arcana and Brainstorm studied the area and came up with a plan to foil the Decepticons' plot. They arranged for a group of Targetmasters to use thermal lasers, [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]'s vast bulk, and the solid ice underneath the Decepticon base to send the Cons tumbling into melted slush. {{storylink|Decepticons at the Pole}}

===''Swamp of the Scorpion''===
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Arcana built a spare head for Highbrow, which came in handy when his [[Gort|Headmaster partner]] stayed behind with [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]] as he underwent repairs while Highbrow investigated some Decepticon activity. {{storylink|Swamp of the Scorpion}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
In [[Aurex 503.01 Gamma]], Arcana and [[Hi-Q]] were treating the mode-locked [[Nucleon (substance)|nucleon]]-addict [[Rollout (Armada)|Rollout]]. The arrival of a new Cybertronian patient, the dying [[Overload (Armada)|Overload]], offered them the opportunity to save both patients using the ancient Autobot [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] procedure, merging the two into a single body. Complications required them to hand their patients over to [[Rhinox (Armada)|Rhinox]], who rebuilt the combined form. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/18}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
Arcana and his twin, [[Teslor]], were scientists with the [[World Watcher]] organization on Nebulos. They reverse-engineered the [[Hive (G1)|Hive]]-Decepticon invention of Headmaster technology, and later expanded upon it to create the [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] innovation as well. {{Storylink|A Brush With Infamy–Prologue}}

===''Titans Return'' marketing material===
The [[Titan Master]] '''Teslor''' partnered up with Brainstorm, enhancing Brainstorm's intelligence to advance the development of his inventions. {{storylink|#TitansReturnIndividual|''Titans Return'' Teslor/Brainstorm toy bio}} Brainstorm and Teslor attempted to artificially reproduce [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]]’s [[Cityspeaker|Cityspeaking]] abilities in order to prevent the rogue Autobot, [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]], from taking control of a full-sized [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]].<ref>''Titans Return'' ''[[Titans Return (toyline)#Summer convention exclusives|Titan Force]] 3-pack'' bio material/instructions.</ref>

==Commercial appearances==
* After several Transformers blasted their way to the planet [[Nebulos|Nebulon]], they were forced to surrender to the locals. Arcana was one of several Nebulons who fused with a Cybertronian partner, so that the war between Autobots and Decepticons could resume on their world. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Headmaster comic book|Headmaster comic book commercial}}
* After [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] broadcast a Decepticon alert, Arcana boarded [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]]. They sped off together to battle against the Decepticon Headmasters who were invading a Nebulan city. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Headmasters|Headmasters commercial}}

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:Arcanatoy.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Kids, buy this toy of an old man!]]
*'''Brainstorm with Arcana''' (Headmaster, 1987)

: ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' Arcana transforms from an armored humanoid into a robot head. Though he only came with his partner, Brainstorm, in head mode, he is compatible with any other Headmaster body. On the larger Headmasters, he gives three of Brainstorm's [[Tech Spec]] stats in their display window, but the smaller ones still display their normal heads' stats due to their construction.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Autobot/Arcana/arcana.htm More information on Arcana at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/instructions/autobot/1987/instr_brainstorm.jpg Instruction booklet for Arcana (with Brainstorm) at Botchthecrab.com]''
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===''Generations''===
[[File:Generations 30 voyager Brainstorm-Pilot.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|And then we're gonna go on even MORE adventures after that, Brainstorm... and you're gonna keep your MOUTH SHUT about it, Brainstorm, because the world is full of idiots that don't understand what's important. And they'll TEAR us apart, Brainstorm!]]

*'''Brainstorm''' (Voyager Class, [[2014]])
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / #009'''

:Part of the eighth wave of 2012-onwards ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Voyager Class toys, ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' [[Brainstorm (G1)#Generations|Brainstorm]]'s head transforms into an unnamed robot obviously inspired by Generation 1 Arcana, and can be inserted inside the cockpit to be used as a pilot. Putting him into Brainstorm's neck socket will reveal Tech Specs like the G1 toy. The Tech Specs are based off the original figure, not the Tech Specs on the box. Arcana's robot mode design is based on the Dreamwave art at the top of this page, which itself is actually [[Monzo]]'s character model in Arcana's colors.

:Exercise caution while using the Headmaster gimmick, as Brainstorm's neck socket is painted, making Arcana rather difficult to remove. Too much force could separate the small figure's own head from his body.

:Please take note that Arcana ''cannot'' connect to Brainstorm's Deluxe Class counterpart or other [[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]] figures due to having different connectors.

:This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' [[Brainstorm (G1)#Legends|Cana]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/GenBrainstorm/brainstorm.htm More information on ''Generations'' Arcana (with Brainstorm) at TFU.info]''
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===''Titans Return''===
{{anchor|TitanForce}}
[[File:TitansReturntoy-TeslorTitanForce.jpg|right|thumb|300px|But if you stick with me, I'm gonna accomplish great things, Brainstorm! And you're gonna be a part of 'em. And together we're gonna run around, Brainstorm, we're gonna do all kinds of wonderful things, Brainstorm! Just you and me, Brainstorm! The universe is our enemy, Brainstorm! We're the only *belch* friends we've got, Brainstorm!]]

*'''Titan Force''' (Multi-pack, [[July 21]], 2016)
:A [[retool]] of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Haywire#Generations|Hyperfire]], "Autobot Teslor" (seriously, who trademarks "Arcana"?!) transforms from a robot based on [[Stylor]] into a head for the set's [[Brainstorm (G1)#TitanForce|Brainstorm]] figure, based on the character's [[IDW Publishing|IDW]] ''[[The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'' design. As with all [[Titan Master]]s, he can pilot any ''Titans Return'' vehicle and form the head of any Deluxe-or-larger figure. Specific to Brainstorm, he can also pilot the detached nosecone as a sort of battle-sled thing.

:Teslor (or any Titan Master) ''cannot'' plug to his Voyager Class counterpart's body.

:This initial release of Brainstorm was only available as part of the "Titan Force" [[giftset]], which also includes a translucent plastic redeco of [[Sentinel Prime (G1)#TitanForce|''Titans Return'' Sentinel Prime]] and [[Windblade (G1)#TitanForce|Windblade]], a [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]-themed redeco of her ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Windblade (RID)#Warrior|counterpart's Warrior Class sculpt]]. In the United States, the "Titan Force" set was [[exclusive]] to [[Hasbro Toy Shop]], initially available at their booth at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2016, and later also via the Hasbro Toy Shop website. For the United Kingdom, [[A1 Toys]] acquired exclusive distribution rights, with the set initially available at their booth at London Film & Comic-Con 2016, and later also via their website and at other UK conventions. Due to trademark issues, A1 Toys' release had to rename Brainstorm into "'''Charon'''" via stickers applied to the outside of the box. Furthermore, the set was also sold at Cybertron Con Shanghai 2016, at the Hasbro booth at Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong 2016 and at the HasbroStore booth at Fan Expo 2016 in Canada, in each case retaining Brainstorm's original name.
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{{anchor|TitansReturnIndividual}}
[[File:TF-TR-Walgreens-Teslor.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"You know, me and Brainstorm are having a blast. We just discovered a store called Walgreen's. I mean, I don't wanna rub it in or anything, but you [[Fandom|guys]] clearly backed the wrong conceptual horse."]]
*'''Autobot Teslor & Brainstorm''' (Deluxe Class, 2016)
**''Accessories:'' Gun, "Autobot Teslor" Titan Master
:Differently-decoed versions of Teslor and Brainstorm were also sold individually. Compared to the San Diego Comic-Con version, this version has a deco closer to the original G1 toy. Initial samples on display at conventions had his helmet left unpainted, showing the same darker gray as used on his wings and feet. His stock photography, however, matches the version of the figure available at retail. Strangely, Teslor's visor is only painted at the bottom section.

:In the United States, Brainstorm was available as the first ever exclusive to [[Walgreens]] drug stores. However, in late August 2016, before Brainstorm became widely available at Walgreens, a single case was discovered at a ''Walmart'' store in the United States, which ended up being an isolated incident.<ref name="walmart">http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/08/31/titans-return-walgreens-exclusive-brainstorm-found-wal-mart-324155</ref> In Hasbro's Asian markets, meanwhile, Brainstorm was available at general retail in a case all by himself, and ended up as a ''massive'' shelfwarmer at stores such as Toys"R"Us and AEON.

:This toy also doubles as the independent ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' character [[Teslor]].
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===''Legends''===
{{anchor|HeadmasterSet}}
[[File:TF-Legends-LG-EX-Headmaster-Set-Brainstorm.jpg|thumb|Guess Cana decided to give up his Voyager-sized body for a scale-accurate Deluxe body now.]]
*'''Headmaster Set''' ([[2017]]-[[February 19|02-19]])
**''ID Number'': '''LG-EX'''
:Released as a [[Wonder Festival]] 2017 [Winter] exclusive, this Headmaster version of "Brainstorm" is a redeco of the ''Titans Return'' Teslor tooling, and features extensive paint apps. He is compatible with his ''Legends'' Deluxe Class figure if you want a toy/IDW-accurate Brainstorm to boot.

:Brainstorm is included with [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Legends|Grimlock]], "[[Stylor#Legends|Chromedome]]", "[[Duros#Legends|Hardhead]]", [[Flywheels#Legends|Flywheel]], and [[Brawn (G1)/toys#Legends|Gong]].
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===''Retro Headmasters''===
[[File:TF-Generations-Retro-Headmasters-Brainstorm.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Autobot Brainstorm''' (Deluxe Class, [[2020]])
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==Merchandise==
===Transformers Trading Card Game===
[[File:W5PArcana.jpg|thumb[[No one bad is ever truly bad]]
*'''''' (2020)
**'''Wave 5P: Titan Masters Attack'''
**''Rarity: '''''R'''
**''Card Number: '''''P01/2020'''
**''Stars: ''4
Unlike most other depictions of the character, this version of Arcana is a Decepticon. It is currently unknown whether this is a mistake or a deliberate reimagining of the character.

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[[File:W5AutobotTeslor.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Autobot Teslor''' (2020)
**'''Wave 5: Titan Masters Attack'''
**''Rarity: '''''R'''
**''Card Number: '''''T06/T46'''
**''Stars: ''2

:These card's set was originally set for an April 2020 release, however due to the global COVID-19 pandemic the release was pushed back to May 29, 2020.
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==Notes==
* [[Vector Prime]] specifically mentioned the Arcana of the [[Aurex|Aurex Cluster]] as being a manifestation of the same individual as the [[Primax]] version, though he expressed some confusion over his skin color.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Arcana''' (アルカナ ''Arukana'')
*''Italian:'' '''Arcan'''

==References==
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[[Category:Armada characters]]
[[Category:Beast Wars: Uprising Nebulans]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Generations]]
[[Category:Headmasters]]
[[Category:Legends aliens]]
[[Category:Legends Autobots]]
[[Category:Nebulans]]
[[Category:Strategists]]
[[Category:Titan Masters]]
[[Category:Titans Return Autobots]]