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2014-05-17T06:39:33Z

Raygun:

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[[File:You island of fear.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I'm blonder than I remember.]]

[[Special:MyPage|'''You''']] are a [[human]] from [[Earth]]. You sometimes get caught up in the dealings of extraterrestrial mechanical lifeforms known as the [[Transformer]]s. You often get recruited by the heroic [[Autobot]] faction to help in their struggle against the evil [[Decepticon]]s.

==Fiction==
===Generation 1===
====''Super-God Masterforce'' cartoon====
With the Masterforce, You too can [[Transformation|transform]]! {{storylink|You Too Use the Masterforce to Transform}}

====S.T.A.R.S. continuity====
[[File:STARS IDcard Back.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|A valid form of identification in seven states and Guam.]]
The [[Autobot]]s need humans like you to join [[S.T.A.R.S.]] (for only $6.50) and help thwart evil. Members were issued standard equipment including a [[Command Center|Transformers Control Center]], a S.T.A.R.S. [[iron-on patch]], a [[S.T.A.R.S. membership card]], and an Autobot [[Tech-Spec Manual]]. {{storylink|S.T.A.R.S. continuity}}

In addition to needing you to join S.T.A.R.S., the Autobots need you to tell your friends about ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' and how they can obtain an [[:File:SpecialMission DirectMail Poster.jpg|exciting movie poster]]. {{storylink|The Autobots Have a Special Mission for:}}

[[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] was looking for someone to serve as S.T.A.R.S. Commander and began training you to fill that role. {{storylink|You Have Been Chosen.}}

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====The Transformers Adventure Game Books continuity====
A mishap with a buried alien flying saucer at [[Disneyland]] (maybe) sent you back in time. You (might have) met the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] and (probably) helped save the [[Autobot]]s from being murdered while they lay dormant in the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]. {{storylink|Dinobot War}} You (likely) helped [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] prevent [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] getting his hands on a space-borne weapons capsule. {{storylink|Peril from the Stars}}

Some reports place you being eaten by a leopard while mixed up in a confrontation between [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] and some [[Mini Vehicle|Mini-Autobots]]. {{storylink|Island of Fear}} You were (perhaps) thrust into the deadly struggle between [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] as they fought over a lorry-load of microchips. {{storylink|Highway Clash}} During another deadly struggle into which you were thrust, you (apparently) encountered [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] and [[Skullcruncher]] in a swamp. {{storylink|Swamp of the Scorpion}}

At some unspecified point in the space future you (definitely) secured employment co-piloting an interstellar cargo ship and (most likely) got mixed up in the seedy underworld of [[Nebulos|Nebulan]] nightclubs and Transformer-smuggling. Luckily [[Hot Rod (G1)|one of]] the Transformers you smuggled was a lot friendlier than [[Weirdwolf (G1)|the other]] and together you (presumably) prevented the reactivation of some ancient Decepticon robotic infantry. {{storylink|Desert of Danger}}

====Find Your Fate Junior continuity====
You tried to save the Autobots from an ambush by writing in a book. This came far closer to working than logic would suggest. {{storylink|Battle Drive}}

===Live-action film series===
====Toy packaging====
Very few [[human]]s are actually aware of it, but the unleashing of the power of the [[AllSpark]] has given life to machines world-wide. By purchasing a Real Gear ROBOTS product, you too now know this secret. Congratulations! Now, join the battle! {{storylink|Real Gear Robot|Real Gear Robots packaging blurb}}

[[Speed Dial 800]] serves as your robotic companion. {{storylink|Speed Dial 800|Speed Dial 800's packaging bio}}

====LG Promotional website continuity====
The Nonbiological Extraterrestrial Species Team needed your help in locating Decepticons hidden on Earth. Once you completed the missions, you became a full-fledged member of [[NEST|N.E.S.T.]][http://www.LGNEST.com]

====Titan Magazines====

Various puzzles, features, and games have been provided for you to prove your intellectual mettle. You may have the chance to [[Transformers Comic issue 2.14#Articles and Features|battle Megatron's intellectual challenges]], try to [[Transformers Comic issue 2.17#Articles and Features|beat Starscream to a strategic item]], apply [[Transformers Comic issue 23#Articles .26 features|for residency on Cybertron]], or even [[Transformers Comic issue 2.3#Free Gift|become Megatron himself to terrify your progenitors!]] {{storylink|Transformers (Titan Magazine)|Transformers (Titan)}}

===Transformers ''Animated''===
====Be the Hero continuity====
After [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] saved you from being run down by a rogue truck, the police attempted to apprehend him for some breaking and entering that took place the night before. You joined up with [[Sari Sumdac (Animated)|Sari]] and the Autobots to investigate and clear his name by tracking down the real culprit — [[Blitzwing (Animated)|Blitzwing]]. {{storylink|Prime Suspect}} On another occasion, you encountered Sari, who told you that the Autobots had abandoned her. As it turned out, [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]] was attacking them with remote-controlled devices, and they'd set about hiding the [[AllSpark]]. {{storylink|Quest for the AllSpark}}

A boat ride you were enjoying with Sari on [[Lake Erie]] was interrupted by a torpedo attack, which you were saved from by [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]] and [[Prowl (Animated)|Prowl]]. It turned out that Optimus had been kidnapped, so you, Sari and the rest of the Autobots tracked the culprit, [[Lockdown (Animated)|Lockdown]], into an underwater cave system. There you discovered that he'd kidnapped Prime for [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Blackarachnia]], who intended to turn the Autobot into a [[technorganic|techno-organic]], however you soon had her defeated. {{storylink|Web of Deception}}

On another occasion, strange temporal disturbances across [[Detroit]] led you to team up with [[Bulkhead (Animated)|Bulkhead]]. Locating the time machine that was causing the problems, the pair of your were plunged back in time and had to locate the time machine's control spheres to return to the present. You subsequently helped the Autobots track down the culprit behind the time machine's activity. {{storylink|Time-Quake}}

==Games==
===Hunt for the Decepticons===
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{{storylink|Hunt for the Decepticons}}

===''Transformers: The Ride – 3D''===
Upon enlisting as a new N.E.S.T. recruit, you were assigned to work with the new Autobot [[Evac (Ride)|Evac]] and entrusted to transport the last shard of the AllSpark to a safe location from the Decepticons. However, [[Ravage (ROTF)|Ravage]] broke in and stole the AllSpark, clawing at you before retreating. After [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] retrieved the shard and gave it back to you and Evac, the two of you took off in the city, where [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] was waiting to guide you to both to safety, only for Megatron to then arrive and attack.

As you and Evac tried to get away, several Decepticons gave chase to you both. Despite assistance from [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]], you and Evac were pulled into [[Devastator (ROTF)|Devastator]]'s [[Vortex Grinder]], only surviving thanks to Evac shielding you both at the last moment. But just as you emerged unharmed, Starscream grabbed both of you by his [[grappling hook]]. Flung into a building by the airborne Decepticon, you and Evac encountered Optimus and Megatron locked in battle. Bravely, Evac charged at Megatron, taking you with him, and sent all three of you plummeting to certain death after Evac disabled Megatron with the AllSpark shard.

Thankfully, you and Evac were caught by Bumblebee at the last second, saving you from smashing against the pavement. Optimus congratulated both of you on a job well done, and Evac took you back to N.E.S.T. headquarters, saying that you can ride with him anytime. {{storylink|Transformers: The Ride – 3D}}

==Hunt the Beasts==
After the Autobots intercepted a disturbing communication from [[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]] to [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]], you were tasked to investigate Shockwave's laboratory looking for information on the threat posed by Shockwave's runaway experiments. {{storylink|Hunt the Beasts}}

{{note|Unlike your other Transformers appearances, it is not clear that you are [[human]] in this mission. A quote from [[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]] to you suggests otherwise. "As the humans say, 'You are our eyes and ears on the ground.'"}}

[[Category:Animated humans]]
[[Category:Generation 1 humans]]
[[Category:Movie humans]]
[[Category:NEST]]
[[Category:Prime characters]]
[[Category:Real people]]
[[Category:Revenge of the Fallen humans]]

==Notes==
You're pretty awesome.

Casey Kasem

2014-05-16T14:03:25Z

Raygun:

[[Image:CaseyKasem1.jpg|right|160px|thumb|He also wants to know what happened to the pictures he was supposed to see this week!]]
'''Casey Kasem''' (born '''Kemal Amin Kasem''' on [[April 27]], [[1932]]) is an American voice actor. Among other roles, he has been known as Shaggy Rogers from ''Scooby Doo'', Robin from ''Superfriends'', Merry Brandybuck from ''Return of the King'', and Alexander Cabot III from ''Josie and the Pussycats''. He also had some kind of radio show or something. Chances are you've heard of it.

He really hates it when people dedicate songs to their dead pets. He also hates [[Abdul Fakkadi (G1)|offensive stereotypes]].

==Roles==
===''The Transformers'' cartoon===
* [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]]
* [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]]
* [[Doctor Arkeville]]
* [[Dread slaves|Robot slave]] ("[[Chaos (episode)|Chaos]]")
* [[Teletraan I (G1)|Teletraan I]]

==Notes==
*Mr. Kasem left the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original Transformers cartoon]] during production of the third season episode "[[Thief in the Night]]" because of its depiction of the highly stereotypical [[Abdul Fakkadi (G1)|Abdul Fakkadi]] as dictator of made-up Arab state [[Socialist Democratic Federated Republic of Carbombya|Carbombya]].<ref>[http://www.ameu.org/The-Link/Archives/Arab-Defamation-in-the-Media.aspx Casey Kasem on Arab Defamation in the Media]</ref> Kasem's family is Lebanese [[wikipedia:Druze|Druze]]. Kasem has elaborated that it isn't that he minds Arabs being portrayed as villains ''per se''; it's just when the villains are the ''only'' Arab characters in a story and there are no positive counter-examples that he feels offended. He supposedly didn't have a problem with "[[Aerial Assault]]".

*[http://www.vegetus.org/vegtoon/cc.htm In deference to Mr. Kasem], [[Doctor Arkeville|Dr. Arkeville]] should be assumed to be a vegetarian. I don't think we have to worry about the [[Autobot]]s.

== Footnotes ==
<references/>

==External links==
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0440487/ Casey Kasem at the Internet Movie Database]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Kasem, Casey}}
[[Category:English voice actors]]

Casey Kasem

2014-05-13T17:45:30Z

Raygun:

[[Image:CaseyKasem1.jpg|right|160px|thumb|He also wants to know what happened to the pictures he was supposed to see this week!]]
'''Casey Kasem''' (born '''Kemal Amin Kasem''' on [[April 27]], [[1932]]) is an American voice actor. Among other roles, he has been known as Shaggy Rogers from ''Scooby Doo'', Robin from ''Superfriends'', Merry Brandybuck from ''Return of the King'', and Alexander Cabot III from ''Josie and the Pussycats''. He also had some kind of radio show or something. Chances are you've heard of it.

He really hates it when people dedicate songs to their dead pets. He also hates [[Abdul Fakkadi (G1)|offensive stereotypes]].

Currently in hiding from (or being held by) his crazy wife. <ref>[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/casey-kasem-missing-family-blames-703544]</ref>

==Roles==
===''The Transformers'' cartoon===
* [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]]
* [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]]
* [[Doctor Arkeville]]
* [[Dread slaves|Robot slave]] ("[[Chaos (episode)|Chaos]]")
* [[Teletraan I (G1)|Teletraan I]]

==Notes==
*Mr. Kasem left the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original Transformers cartoon]] during production of the third season episode "[[Thief in the Night]]" because of its depiction of the highly stereotypical [[Abdul Fakkadi (G1)|Abdul Fakkadi]] as dictator of made-up Arab state [[Socialist Democratic Federated Republic of Carbombya|Carbombya]].<ref>[http://www.ameu.org/The-Link/Archives/Arab-Defamation-in-the-Media.aspx Casey Kasem on Arab Defamation in the Media]</ref> Kasem's family is Lebanese [[wikipedia:Druze|Druze]]. Kasem has elaborated that it isn't that he minds Arabs being portrayed as villains ''per se''; it's just when the villains are the ''only'' Arab characters in a story and there are no positive counter-examples that he feels offended. He supposedly didn't have a problem with "[[Aerial Assault]]".

*[http://www.vegetus.org/vegtoon/cc.htm In deference to Mr. Kasem], [[Doctor Arkeville|Dr. Arkeville]] should be assumed to be a vegetarian. I don't think we have to worry about the [[Autobot]]s.

== Footnotes ==
<references/>

==External links==
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0440487/ Casey Kasem at the Internet Movie Database]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Kasem, Casey}}
[[Category:English voice actors]]

Casey Kasem

2014-05-13T17:44:24Z

Raygun:

[[Image:CaseyKasem1.jpg|right|160px|thumb|He also wants to know what happened to the pictures he was supposed to see this week!]]
'''Casey Kasem''' (born '''Kemal Amin Kasem''' on [[April 27]], [[1932]]) is an American voice actor. Among other roles, he has been known as Shaggy Rogers from ''Scooby Doo'', Robin from ''Superfriends'', Merry Brandybuck from ''Return of the King'', and Alexander Cabot III from ''Josie and the Pussycats''. He also had some kind of radio show or something. Chances are you've heard of it.

He really hates it when people dedicate songs to their dead pets. He also hates [[Abdul Fakkadi (G1)|offensive stereotypes]].

Currently in hiding from his crazy wife. <ref>[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/casey-kasem-missing-family-blames-703544]</ref>

==Roles==
===''The Transformers'' cartoon===
* [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]]
* [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]]
* [[Doctor Arkeville]]
* [[Dread slaves|Robot slave]] ("[[Chaos (episode)|Chaos]]")
* [[Teletraan I (G1)|Teletraan I]]

==Notes==
*Mr. Kasem left the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original Transformers cartoon]] during production of the third season episode "[[Thief in the Night]]" because of its depiction of the highly stereotypical [[Abdul Fakkadi (G1)|Abdul Fakkadi]] as dictator of made-up Arab state [[Socialist Democratic Federated Republic of Carbombya|Carbombya]].<ref>[http://www.ameu.org/The-Link/Archives/Arab-Defamation-in-the-Media.aspx Casey Kasem on Arab Defamation in the Media]</ref> Kasem's family is Lebanese [[wikipedia:Druze|Druze]]. Kasem has elaborated that it isn't that he minds Arabs being portrayed as villains ''per se''; it's just when the villains are the ''only'' Arab characters in a story and there are no positive counter-examples that he feels offended. He supposedly didn't have a problem with "[[Aerial Assault]]".

*[http://www.vegetus.org/vegtoon/cc.htm In deference to Mr. Kasem], [[Doctor Arkeville|Dr. Arkeville]] should be assumed to be a vegetarian. I don't think we have to worry about the [[Autobot]]s.

== Footnotes ==
<references/>

==External links==
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0440487/ Casey Kasem at the Internet Movie Database]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Kasem, Casey}}
[[Category:English voice actors]]

Alignment

2014-03-29T04:30:16Z

Raygun: /* Relation to other works */ how was this missed?

{{apocrypha}}
[[File:Alignment online cover.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Galvatron would sell his cannon for this to be canon.]]

"'''Alignment'''" is an unofficial Transformers novella written by [[Simon Furman]], designed to tie up the loose threads left over from the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (Marvel)|Generation 2]]'' comic book, and to bridge the gap between the Generation 1 era and the [[Beast Era]]. The storyline was produced without [[Hasbro]]'s approval, and as such, is considered non-[[canon]], but is included here on {{SITENAME SHORT}} due to the insight it offers into the author's [[Authorial intent|thought processes]] regarding the earlier storylines that it follows. As such, those elements of the story that enlighten official stories (namely, the true nature of the [[Liege Maximo]] and the purpose of the [[Hub (G2)|Hub]]) could reasonably be considered [[pseudocanon]].

"Alignment" was published in two parts, both released exclusively at the UK convention, [[Unofficial conventions|Transforce]]. Book 1 was released at Transforce 2001 in a magazine-styled format; at Transforce 2002, Book 1 was reprinted alongside the newly-written Book 2 in book format. In 2005, the whole story was made available online.

The story features covers and interior illustrations by noted Marvel UK artists, [[Lee Sullivan]], [[Andrew Wildman]], [[Geoff Senior]], [[Kev Hopgood]], [[Jeff Anderson]] and [[Lew Stringer]].

==Plot==
The story takes place several hundred years after "[[A Rage in Heaven!]]", by which time the [[Autobot]]-[[Decepticon]] alliance established in that story has broken down, and hostilities have begun once more. In the intervening years, [[Galvatron II]] destroys Megatron and assumes leadership of the Decepticons, arranging the construction of a fleet of [[Warworld]]s. In a major battle at [[Pinea Omicron]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] succeeds in defeating Galvatron, but is knocked into [[stasis lock]] himself in the process, leaving both sides leaderless and in grave need of [[energon]]. [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] assumes the role of acting Autobot commander on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], while the Decepticons, led by a High Council, regroup on "New Cybertron", a world transformed into a metallic sphere through use of the [[eco-structuring]] process previously employed by the [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronian Empire]].

As the story begins, Ultra Magnus sends a crew under the command of [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] to search for energon, only for their ship to inadvertently enter the cloaked region of space concealing the Hub, a massive structure of interlinked planets that is home to the menacing, mysterious Liege Maximo. Using this massive resonant web of worlds, the Liege Maximo plans to ascend to the realm of the gods, and with the time of the universal alignment that will allow him to accomplish this goal about to begin, the Liege Maximo takes no chances and directs his forces to attack both the Autobots and Decepticons to keep them occupied. To fight back, a cabal of Decepticons led by [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] secretly restores Megatron to life, and the Decepticon leader is able to safely evacuate New Cybertron and blows the planet up to destroy the Liege Maximo's armies. Ultra Magnus is also able to get his fighting forces off Cybertron, and both sides then counter-attack the Hub.

Grimlock's crew attempts to sabotage the Hub from the ground, but they are systematically killed, leaving only [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]] alive by the time the united Autobot-Decepticon counter-attack arrives and draws the Liege Maximo's attention. As the Liege Maximo focuses his attention on the armada, Megatron performs a solo strike on the monster's exposed flank, dying in the process, but causing it to feel pain for the first time in millennia. Panicked, the Liege Maximo begins the alignment, separating his lifeforce from his corporeal form. His body is destroyed by the armada, and Swoop commits a final act of sabotage, causing the portal created by the Hub to collapse. With nowhere to go, the Liege Maximo's lifeforce dissipates, and he is destroyed.

The resolution of this threat leads to the signing of the [[Pax Cybertronia]] and the end of the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]].

==Glossary==
{{note|Since "Alignment" is not canon, the story's unique concepts lie outside of the scope of the wiki. For readers' ease though, below is a list of all concepts "Alignment" introduced to ''Transformers''. Writers of official media, feel free to [[canonizing|canonize]] at will!}}
{{collist|2|
*'''Characters'''
**''Direwolf'', a Decepticon; former acolyte of Unicron. Practitioner of dark science.
**''Ebon Knights'', the next big threat after Praetorian.
**''[[Killzone]]'', a Decepticon; member of the council.
**''Mantissa'', a Decepticon; chief scientific advisor of the council. Female.
**''Mindgame'', a Decepticon; member of the council.
**''Mogahn the Mass'', ''presumably'' some''one'' who formed the next big threat after the Swarm.
**''Praetorian'', ''presumably'' some''one'' who formed the next big threat after Mogahn.
**''Sabrejaw'', a Decepticon; member of the council.
**''Stormfront'', a Decepticon; surviving member of Galvatron II's elite guard & member of the council.
*'''Locations'''
**''Alpha-Epsilon Overloop'', a portion of the Hub.
**''Arc'', a collection of tactical stations under Iacon.
**''G345 of Lateral Transverse String North-North-East'', an ore-processing station. A portion of the Hub.
**''Grand Forum'', an open hall with Decepticon political importance on Cybertron.
**''[[Hadeen System|Hadean system]]'', a region of space either near Cybertron or home to it.
**''Hulla Filament'', a portion of the Hub.
**''Interlink world of Pi Omega4'', a portion of the Hub.
**''Junction 654 of intersecting obverse transit tubeways 42 East 16 and South East 214'', an energy routing station. A vital portion of the Hub.
**''[[Kolkular]]'', a Decepticon city on Cybertron.
**''Lateral transverse string D1089'', a portion of the Hub.
**''[[Pinea Omicron]]'', the location of a devastating Autobot vs Decepticon battle. Next big threat after the Ebon Knights.
**''Progeny'', a comet given name by Perceptor.
**''[[Pyrovar]]'', the six-mooned planet conquered by the Decepticons and eco-structured into New Cybertron.
**''[[Stellar Galleries]]'', a building on Cybertron.
**''Wilderzones'', the regions of space unexplored to Cybertronian knowledge.
*'''Objects'''
**''Hyperwave'', a type of starship.
**''[[Magno-clamp]]s'', equipment in a Transformer's body to ensure attachment of/to metallic surfaces.
**''Multiform attack jets'', a type of jet.
**''Sensory/Analytical Data pod'', S.A.D. pod. A recording and broadcasting device.
**''Starpedo'', a torpedo for use in space.
**''Vanguard Command ships'', a type of starship.
*'''Other'''
**''Alignment'', the moment on which the portal to the dimension of the gods opens.
**''[[Dark science]]'', an evil-purposed, magic-like form of science.
**''Energon shield generator'', a shielding mechanism invented by the Autobots.
**''Holospore projection'', a cloaking mechanism.
**''Mecho-minder'', used idiomatically to refer to a caregiver
**''Quarian thrash'', some type of music not appreciated among most Transformers.
**''Solar rek'', a unit of distance.
**''TAC-scan'', a battle-related scan.}}

==Relation to other works==
"Alignment" served to answer several of the questions surrounding the mysterious entity, the Liege Maximo, that the ''Generation 2'' comics raised. The story explained, as the comics had hinted, that the Liege Maximo was one of the first Transformers created by Primus, who sought to reconnect with the divine origins of the Transformers by gaining access to the realm of the gods. This was the reason for the eco-structuring that [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] and the Cybertronian Empire were subjecting planets throughout the galaxy to during the ''Generation 2'' series—this interconnected series of metallic worlds formed the "Hub", a resonant structure that would allow the Liege Maximo to accomplish his goal.

The story also served to form an explicit link between the (Marvel Comics version of the) Generation 1 time period and the recently concluded [[Beast Era]]. It is noted that while the Decepticons are leaderless on New Cybertron, the members of the [[Decepticon High Council]] are unable to agree upon a course of action to further the Decepticon cause. Specifically, a splinter group referring to itself as the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] advocates "unconditional surrender to the Autobots, a pooling of resources, an extended time of gathering and secret re-building"—this, of course, being the tactic of the [[Tripredacus Council]]. At the conclusion of the story, this is ultimately the voice that wins out. Additionally, energon depletion forms a major part of the story, and to overcome it, the concept of [[Great Upgrade|downsizing]] the Transformers' physical forms is introduced. A final tidbit is the sudden appearance of a [[female Transformer]] in a continuity in which the Transformers have always been a [[Prime's Rib!|"genderless" species]]. This shift in composition ties the Marvel continuity more tightly into ''Beast Wars'', where female Transformers are not an uncommon sight.

Since writing "Alignment", Furman has incorporated some of the story's unique concepts in the official material he has worked on. The Furman-penned ''[[Transformers: The Ultimate Guide]]'' made reference to "Alignment", explicitly noting that it was unofficial, but reiterating the Liege Maximo's status as one of the group fiction now referred to as the [[Thirteen|thirteen original Transformers]]. Years later, that latter detail would become [[Canonizing|officialized]].

"Alignment" was also responsible for coining the name "[[Galvatron II]]" to refer to the Galvatron introduced in "[[Rhythms of Darkness!]]", which was later officialized by [[e-HOBBY]] when they used it as the name of their exclusive version of the 2003 Galvatron reissue. Furthermore, the storyline which accompanied the e-Hobby [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Laser Ultra Magnus]] reissue described this Galvatron as possessing a Warworld, apparently taking its cue from the backstory briefly covered in "Alignment".

In 2010, in ''[[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II]]'', the authors [[Jim Sorenson]] and [[Bill Forster]] (through their in-universe proxies [[Jim Sorenson (Animated)|of the]] [[Bill Forster (Animated)|same names]]) noted that "Alignment" is an accurate account of the future of [[Universal stream|Primax 984.0 Gamma]] (i.e., Marvel Comics US continuity), "as chronicled by Simon Furman". Then, shortly after ''The AllSpark Almanac II'' was published, [[user:jimsorenson|Jim Sorenson]] himself added the "apocrypha" template to ''this'' page, explicitly defining "Alignment" as ''not'' necessarily official. Confused yet?

In short, the canonicity of this story is highly dubious, and will likely remain a subject of debate on this wiki and elsewhere. The text of the story itself has still never been published in officially licensed media.

==External links==
*[http://www.transforce.org.uk/alignmentbook.swf Alignment online @ transforce.org]

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