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Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)

2020-03-09T16:38:20Z

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:''Optimus Prime is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers: Cyberverse (franchise)|Cyberverse]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:CyberverseOptimus.jpg|thumb|300px|"[[The Falling, Chapter 4: The Hallowing|Optimus will be back. He]] '''[[The many deaths of Optimus Prime|always]]''' [[The Falling, Chapter 4: The Hallowing|comes back.]]"]]
'''Optimus Prime''' is the legendary leader of the [[Autobot]]s. He's good friends with [[Bumblebee (Cyberverse)|Bumblebee]], who is practically his right hand bot. Optimus Prime is the best leader an Autobot could ask for, and the worst nightmare a [[Decepticon]] could imagine. If you're looking for a hero, then he's your bot. <ref>[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/cyberverse Character bios] at the official ''Cyberverse'' website</ref>

==Fiction==
===''Cyberverse'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Jake Tillman]] (English), [[Takehito Koyasu]] (Japanese)|[[Erwin Grunspan]] (French), [[Klaus-Dieter Klebsch]] (German), [[Marco Balzarotti]] (Italian)}}
[[File:We Want The Same Thing (Cyberverse - Megatron Is My Hero promo).jpg|thumb|300px|"So are we on for our regular Scrabble night?"]]
Once a mere file clerk, {{storylink|Matrix of Leadership (episode)|Matrix of Leadership}} Optimus was drawn to the charismatic [[Megatron (Cyberverse)|Megatron]]'s campaign for change, becoming one of his closest allies. During a meeting at [[Maccadam's Old Oil House]], Optimus assured Megatron he would author the speech Megatron was to give at their upcoming rally. {{storylink|Maccadam's}}

At the rally, Optimus stood amongst Megatron’s closest allies as he unveiled the Decepticon movement. Though the rally was a success, Megatron's growing power began to reveal darker shades of his personality and ambition. {{storylink|Megatron Is My Hero}}

Megatron eventually staged an attack on the [[Autobot High Council|High Council]] killing all of the councillors save [[Alpha Trion (Cyberverse)|Alpha Trion]] who had Bumblebee bring Optimus to him. Though Optimus blamed himself for the war, Trion reassured his protege that he had done what he felt was right and stayed true to himself. Before he passed however, Trion bestowed the [[Matrix of Leadership]] onto Optimus who accepted the talisman and became Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Matrix of Leadership (episode)|Matrix of Leadership}}

Optimus made one last effort to peacefully negotiate with his old friend, asking him to end his hostilities and allow them to diplomatically resolve their issues. With neither Megatron or Optimus willing to bend to the other, Megatron declared [[Great War (Cyberverse)|open war]] on his once friend and his faction. {{storylink|Megatron Is My Hero}}

As the war escalated, Optimus was captured by the notorious [[Shadow Striker (Cyberverse)|Shadow Striker]] who stashed him in an Energon warehouse. Before he could delivered, Optimus was rescued by Bumblebee and brought back to Autobot territory. {{storylink|Shadowstriker (episode)|Shadowstriker}} Another adventure saw him personally carry a wounded [[Prowl (Cyberverse)|Prowl]] across a battlefield. {{storylink|Matrix of Leadership (episode)|Matrix of Leadership}} Optimus and Megatron had several peace talks during the war but never managed to come to an agreement. Witnessing one of these talks, [[Maccadam]] inspired Optimus to never lose hope, noting that a successful ceasefire would make all the failed attempts worth it. {{storylink|Parley}}

[[File:MatrixOfLeadership-OPglows.jpg|thumb|300px|left|"I HAVE THE POWER!"]]
After learning that the Decepticons sought to use [[Vector Sigma]] to reprogram the [[AllSpark]], {{storylink|Megatron Is My Hero}} the Autobots planned to keep the artifact out of Megatron's reach by sending it through a [[Space bridge|Space Bridge]]. Though the Decepticons put up a fierce fight, the Autobots ultimately succeeded in their goal, Decepticon firepower caused the Space Bridge to collapse after the AllSpark was sent through, sending it to parts unknown. {{storylink|Allspark (Cyberverse)|Allspark}} Sometime later, Optimus and Bumblebee were being pursued by [[Starscream (Cyberverse)|Starscream]], [[Thundercracker (Cyberverse)|Thundercracker]] and [[Nova Storm (Cyberverse)|Nova Storm]]. After a short battle in the [[Grand Imperium]] resulting in the Seekers retreating, the pair reflected on Cybertron’s current state and how Optimus had failed to account for the debilitating effects that the AllSpark's absence would have on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Realizing the mistake he'd made in launching the artifact, Optimus ordered the construction of a new [[Vanguard-class Deep Space Interceptor|''Vanguard''-class]] vessel so that the AllSpark could be located and retrieved. {{storylink|Matrix of Leadership (episode)|Matrix of Leadership}}

When the [[Ark (Cyberverse)|''Ark'']] was completed, it launched from Iacon. {{storylink|Fractured}} Among the Autobots joining him was Bumblebee, who shared a heartfelt goodbye with [[Windblade (Cyberverse)|Windblade]] before Optimus called him to the ship. {{storylink|Memory (Cyberverse)|Memory}}

During their travels, the Autobots, running critically low on [[Energon]], stopped on a nearby planet in response to an Energon reading. Once there, they found a race of [[Cave monster|subterranean creatures]] that attacked them on sight. During the battle, Optimus realized the creatures fed off of Energon and ordered his troops to retreat. Despite the planet containing much needed Energon, Optimus insisted it be left alone, finding it too high a moral cost to damn the aliens to extinction merely to ensure their own survival. Instead, he ordered the entire crew to enter stasis to conserve power. {{storylink|The Journey}}
[[File:Cyberverse-Optimus-Energon-Scanner.jpg|thumb|300px|]]
On autopilot, the ''Ark'' made its way to [[Earth]] only to suffer a hull breach and crash, {{storylink|King of the Dinosaurs}} in [[Mount St. Hilary]], its sleeping passengers blissfully unaware of their ship's fate. {{storylink|Awaken Sleeping Giants}}

This unintentional radio silence left many of the Autobots on Cybertron to question the fate of their missing comrades with Bumblebee's amnesia preventing him from answering Windblade's queries on Optimus's location. {{storylink|Fractured}} {{storylink|The Journey}}

Once [[Shockwave (Cyberverse)|Shockwave]] had hacked into Windblade and Bumblebee's [[cortical psychic patch]], he trapped the scout in a fake memory that painted both he and Optimus as deep-cover Decepticons who had sabotaged the ''Ark''. Realizing that Optimus would never commit such acts, Bumblebee managed to break free of the illusion. {{storylink|Sabotage}}

When Bumblebee's group had rediscovered the ''Ark'', [[Teletraan-X (Cyberverse)|Teletraan-X]] managed to reactivate the ship and revive the crew. As Optimus caught up with his friends, getting a hug from Bumblebee, Teletraan informed everyone that a [[Decepticon fleet]] was bearing down on their location. Not wasting a moment, Optimus led his crew outside so they could confront their foes. {{storylink|Eruption}}

Optimus eventually addressed the populace of Earth on television to make the Autobot-Decepticon war public knowledge, and vowed to protect the planet to the best of his ability. {{storylink|Sea of Tranquility}} During this time, he also fought Megatron at a silo site. {{storylink|Spotted}} Later, he led the Autobots on an excursion to the [[Moon (moon)|moon]] to prevent the Decepticons from destroying the earth with his [[Planet Smasher]]. Optimus managed to overpower Megatron, forcing him to retreat, and he and the other Autobots managed to shut down the doomsday device. {{storylink|Sea of Tranquility}} Before they could pursue the Decepticons into the subterranean caves, the [[planetary engines]] the Decepticons had installed sprang to life and forced the moon on a collision course with Earth. Leaving a small team to work on deactivating the engines, Optimus lead his own squadron into the caves to secure the control room. Upon reaching their destination, the room self destructs, preventing them from disabling the engines. Fortunately, [[Wheeljack (Cyberverse)|Wheeljack]], [[Prowl (Cyberverse)|Prowl]] and [[Hot Rod (Cyberverse)|Hot Rod]] manage to hack the system and reverse the engines, moving the moon back into stable orbit. Satisfied, Optimus announced their victory to the people of Earth, echoing his previous promise to protect the planet. {{storylink|Bad Moon Rising}}

After returning to Earth, Optimus showed interest in the potential of Wheeljack's new [[Hyper Fuel]] to move the ''Ark'' out of its resting place. He later decided the material was too unstable for use after an incident involving a hyperactive [[Grimlock (Cyberverse)|Grimlock]], one which he narrowly stopped through the use of Wheeljack's [[force shield blaster]]. {{storylink|The Visitor}} Shortly thereafter, Optimus was contacted by Megatron, who was holding Hot Rod captive, and demanded Prime give his own life if he wanted to save the young Autobot. Prime was prepared to agree, but when Hot Rod managed to free himself and escape, Optimus rescinded his agreement. {{storylink|Bring Me The Spark Of Optimus Prime}}

[[File:Cyberverse-Trials-PrimeArmor.jpg|thumb|300px|left|Now where have I seen this [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|before?]]]]
After analyzing the [[GroundBridge]]s appearing around the world to find their point of convergence, the Autobots sent Optimus through one to retrieve the AllSpark, where he found Megatron also arriving. Before they could clash, they were interrupted by [[Cheetor (Cyberverse)|Cheetor]], the AllSpark's guardian, who granted them powerful new [[spark armor]] and pitted them against each other to win possession of the relic. While the two were distracted by the battle, Starscream snuck into the chamber and stole the AllSpark. Optimus, unaware of Starscream's new independence, accused Megatron of deceit and attempted to stop him, but Megatron escaped through another GroundBridge. Determined to prevent the Decepticons from misusing the relic, he convinced Cheetor to become their new ally and the two headed back to the ''Ark''. {{storylink|Trials}}

After helping Cheetor make his acquaintance with the other Autobots, Optimus, along with Grimlock, Bumblebee, and Hot Rod, took Cheetor to the bridge, and had him explain his mysterious origins. After this explanation of his history, Optimus was determined to retake the AllSpark back from Megatron at all costs. To which, he led an assault on the ''Nemesis'', and sent Cheetor, along with Hot Rod and Bumblebee, to find the AllSpark. As both Optimus and Megatron fought one another, they were interrupted by Cheetor, who explained how this conflict was pointless as the AllSpark wasn’t on the Decepticon warship, when Optimus demanded an explanation from Megatron, he discovered how Starscream had broken away from the Decepticons and stole the AllSpark for himself. This led to Optimus and Megatron calling a truce, and possible alliance against Starscream. {{storylink|Dark Birth}}

As Optimus prepared himself for negotiations with Megatron, he recalled a memory of him and Megatron arguing in Maccadam’s Old Oil House about a possible peace treaty between Autobots and Decepticons, one which ultimately failed. After the failed negotiations, Maccadam explained how he made the perfect mixture of Energon through trial and error, Optimus understood this lesson and vowed that no matter what, he would keep trying until there was peace between all Cybertronians. This lesson would carry on into his latest attempts of negotiations with Megatron to discuss the danger of Starscream. For once it seemed as though the negotiations would work out. But unfortunately for Prime and Megatron, their factions were not at ease with one another, and after [[Slipstream (Cyberverse)|Slipstream]] was killed trying to explain Starscream’s plan, the ensuing feud between both sides cause Megatron to deliberately cease negotiations, stating that’d there would be no peace between Autobots and Decepticons, and he took his faction back to the ''Nemesis'', with another failed attempt of peace, Optimus decided they’d have to stop Starscream alone. {{storylink|Parley}}

Not long after this, Optimus sent Bumblebee, Hot Rod, Windblade, and Cheetor to Starscream’s lair, only to learn that the Decepticon had abandoned the base. Once they returned, however, they received an SOS from the ''Nemesis'', which in turn prompted Optimus and a small group of Autobots to investigate, in turn, they discovered that something had drained all the Decepticons of their Energon. They would eventually meet the culprits in the form of the [[Scraplet]]s, who managed to separate Optimus and Windblade from the rest of the group. As they made their way to the bridge, they saw Megatron laying on the ground, his Energon also drained. It didn’t take long for the Scraplets to surround them and damage Optimus, it was then that Starscream revealed himself and explained his plan, and communed with the Scraplet who was supposedly [[Alpha Trion (Cyberverse)|Alpha Trion]] and explained how he wanted the Matrix of Leadership back. When Optimus refused, Starscream had their Energon completely drained, and was prepared to seize the Matrix, until he was bested by Cheetor, who managed to use the AllSpark to restore everyone and disable the Scraplets. However, he was unable stop Starscream from escaping with the AllSpark, it was then that Megatron permitted Optimus and the Autobots to leave. {{storylink|Starscream's Children}}

Optimus would then assign the Autobots to different tasks in hopes of finding Starscream and the AllSpark, but failed to account for Cheetor, who wasn’t acknowledged by the Autobot leader as he was working at one of the terminals on the ''Ark’s'' Bridge. Later, after hearing of Starscream’s attempt to kidnap Cheetor and Bumblebee, Optimus stated that Cheetor would make an excellent Autobot scout after hearing of his training as well. {{storylink|Spotted}}
[[file:Cyberverse-Optimus-Wounded.jpg|thumb|300px|darn leg cramps!]]
Later, the Autobot leader would be on the ''Ark'' when they were unexpectedly attacked, believing the intruder to be Starscream, Optimus rallied the Autobots to retaliate, only to be surprised when instead it was in fact [[Sky-Byte (Cyberverse)|Sky-Byte]], who wanted to challenge his mortal enemy, [[Jetfire (Cyberverse)|Jetfire]]. Optimus told the Decepticon that Jetfire was destroyed, but Sky-Byte didn’t believe it, and escaped to find the ''Nemesis''. Not long after this, Optimus and the other Autobots would again be pleasantly surprised when the previously mentioned Jetfire appeared and went inside with the others to explain his long-running feud with Sky-Byte across the cosmos. But when the offer was made for Optimus and the other Autobots to help defeat the Decepticon once and for all, Optimus refused, stating that they had more important matters at hand, such as retrieving the AllSpark, and that it was Jetfire's choice on wether he wanted to save lives or destroy them.

Much later, Optimus was beaten down by Sky-Byte, who was infused with Spark Armor granted to him by Starscream and took the Autobot leader to a Colosseum in the ruins of a Greek city. Jetfire had also brought Megatron there to meet with Sky-Byte to finish the feud. The ensuing battle would lead to Jetfire, Sky-Byte, and Optimus to fall into a cavern below, where Optimus was fairly wounded from the fall. In the end, Jetfire made the noble decision and rescued Prime before shedding his Spark armor, telling Optimus about the whereabouts of the AllSpark as they returned to the ''Ark''. {{storylink|Infinite Vendetta}}

{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|I Am The Allspark}} {{storylink|Escape From Earth}} {{storylink|Party Down}} {{storylink|Wiped Out}} {{storylink|Ghost Town}} {{storylink|Perfect Storm}} {{storylink|The Crossroads}}}}

====Alternate universes====
A series of multiversal Optimus Primes were among those who found themselves trapped in unspace. They escape with the combined power of their AllSparks, though a few have lost their lives to the matter between universes. {{storylink|The Crossroads}}

{{spoiler|The Other One|March 26}}

In a different universe, when Optimus confronted [[Megatron X (Cyberverse)|Megatron]] following his attack on the High Council, Megatron realized that he and Optimus would oppose each other forevermore and slew his once friend with a point blank [[fusion cannon]] blast before he seized the Matrix from him. As short lived as his tenure as a Prime had been, Optimus' spirit persisted within the accumulated wisdom of the Matrix of Leadership. When the Matrix was stolen by another version of Megatron and brought to his universe, a psychic shard of the native Windblade wound up lodged in it. Greeting the cityspeaker, Optimus' spirit guided her to destroy the Matrix so she could save her universe. Presumably, Optimus' spirit was dissipated when Windblade followed his orders and destroyed the talisman from within. {{storylink|The Other One}}

==Toys==
===Cyberverse===
====Tiny Turbo Changers====
[[File:Cyberverse-Optimus-Turbo-Charger.jpg|thumb|300px|Listen, this is great and all, but what happened to my arms?]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Tiny Turbo Changers, 2019)
**''Series'' '''1, 2'''
**''Bag Code'': '''B'''
: Released in the first Series of ''Cyberverse'' [[Tiny Turbo Changers]], Optimus changes from semi-truck cab to robot and back in a few simple steps. He has a molded "attack" weapon, in his case a large panel from his truck mode becomes his left-arm-mounted energon axe in robot mode.

: Optimus was also released without changes in Series 2.

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====Scout Class====
[[File:Cyberverse-Scout-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|300px|'''That''' looks like it's gotta hurt.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Scout Class, [[2018]])
**''Action Attack'': "Ion Blast"
:''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' Scout Class Optimus Prime is a roughly Legends Class sized figure of Optimus Prime that transforms into a ''half-robot-half-truck thing'', also known as a "transformational mode". When he is transformed, an [[ion blaster]] flips onto his arm, representing his "Ion Blast" Action Attack... which looks as if he [[Megatron (Cyberverse)|has his own]] [[fusion cannon]] due to it being a humongous, arm-mounted cannon. Optimus also features one 5mm-compatible hand on his right arm. Perhaps he wants to have an optional weapon before pulling out the big gun?

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[[File:TF-Cyberverse-Scout-Class-Optimus-Prime-(2019).jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Scout Class, [[2019]])
**''Action Attack'': "Energon Axe Attack"
:Despite similarities in parts and proportions to the figure above, this ''Cyberverse'' Scout Class Optimus Prime is a new mold. His "Energon Axe Attack" is activated by pressing the rear wheels/legs in place, which unlocks the spring-loaded waist, swinging the torso to the left side. The right arm must face forwards before activation.

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====1-Step Changers====
[[File:Cyberverse-2018-One-Step-Changer-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|300px|At least he doesn't look like Megatron this time.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (1-Step Changer, 2018)
:Released as part of the second wave of 1-Step Changers, this ''Cyberverse'' Optimus Prime is an all-new mold, with the transformation engineering taking cues from the [[Megatron_(Movie)/toys#Robots_in_Disguise|''Age of Extinction'' Galvatron]] toy. His transformation is triggered when you depress a tab on the back of his wind vane and spin the wind vane a full 360 degrees, deploying his robot mode. Rotating the wind vane clockwise changes him back into a truck. He features articulation at his shoulders.

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[[File:TF-Cyberverse-One-Step-Optimus-Prime-(New).jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He's hitting the Energon Goodies again.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (1-Step Changer, 2019)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Turbo Change Optimus Prime'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[July]] [[2019]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TCV-02'''
**''Action Attack'': "Energon Axe Attack"
:This ''Cyberverse'' 1-Step Changer Optimus Prime is an all-new mold, using the same transformation scheme as [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#OneStep|''Age of Extinction'' Optimus Prime]]. He also features an "Energon Axe Attack" Action Attack gimmick, which can be "wielded" horizontally or vertically. He is also slightly taller than the previous One-Step changer.

:The CG stock photo on the packaging depicts his Energon Axe being painted in yellow before it was omitted in the final product.
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====Warrior Class====
[[File:TF-Cyberverse-Warrior-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Everything feels stiff all of a sudden...]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Warrior Class, 2018)
**''Action Attack'': "Energon Axe Attack"
:Released as part of the first wave of ''Cyberverse'' Warrior Class lineup, this Optimus Prime is a Deluxe-sized figure that converts into a robot to truck and back. He also features a pop-out axe on his left hand when pushing his back after the gimmick is set up. Because of this, he has both no left hand and elbow articulation.

:Other promo photos of the product depict him having [[:File:TF-Cyberverse-Warrior-Class-Optimus-Prime-Painted-Smokestacks.jpg|painted smokestacks]] which are not featured in the final product.

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[[File:TF-Cyberverse-Optimus-Prime-Battle-Base-Trailer.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I have a cool trailer for your little guys to fit inside! Buy me again, pretty please!]]
*'''Optimus Prime Battle Base Trailer''' (playset, 2018)
**''Action Attack'': "Energon Axe Attack" (Prime), "Cannon Charge" (trailer)
:This figure is an unchanged re-release of the ''Cyberverse'' Optimus Prime figure above, but with a trailer. The trailer can interact with Scout Class up to Warrior Class figures. It also features a "Cannon Charge" Action Attack, where small cannons flip out of the front of the Trailer. The Trailer, when folded open, has a turret that a Scout class figure can sit awkwardly on. A single Warrior Class (or smaller) car can be stored in the trailer in vehicle mode.

:Due to the Optimus figure itself being unchanged, the trailer attaches by his feet slotting into the front end of the trailer. As a result, only variations of this mold can pull it and it does not turn easily.
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[[File:TF-Cyberverse-PotS-Optimus-Prime-Starscream-two-pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime and Starscream''' (Two-pack, 2019)
**''Action Attack'': "Energon Axe Attack"

:Released as part of the ''Power of the Spark'' sub-line, this Optimus Prime is basically unchanged from the first release, and he is sold along with an equally unchanged Starscream. The package also bears the logo for the franchise's 35th anniversary.

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====Ultra Class====
[[File:TF-Cyberverse-Ultra-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Ultra Class, 2019)
**''Action Attack'': "Bash Attack"
:Released as part of the third wave of ''Cyberverse'' Ultra Class toys, this Voyager-sized Optimus Prime's Action Attack gimmick consists of a large flip-out vehicle mode shield in the shape of the Autobot insignia that is based on his defensive shield seen in the episode "[[Matrix of Leadership (episode)|Matrix of Leadership]]", which is activated manually by pulling the shield out from the truck's underneath first, then it automatically flips up with a press of a button.
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====Ultimate Class====
[[File:TF-Cyberverse-Ultimate-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[:File:PDtype-Matrixattack.jpg|Matrix does not pop out with the effect part.]]]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Ultimate Class, 2018/2019)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Matrix Attack Optimus Prime'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[July]] [[2019]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TCV-06'''
**''Action Attack'': "Matrix Mega Shot"
:''Cyberverse'' Ultimate Class Optimus Prime is a toy that transforms from a roughly Leader-sized robot to truck in around eleven steps. Articulation is somewhat limited for such a large toy, but sells at a cheaper price point as a trade-off. The arms have ratcheted elbows, a swiveling bicep, and shoulders that swivel forward and hinge outward. The legs have ratcheted hips and thigh swivels, plus a knee joint which is located further down the leg from the molded detail to facilitate transformation.

:His truck mode is largely based on his G1 design but with cues from the [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|''War for Cybertron'' vehicle mode]]. As such, it looks like a big red fist on wheels. The shoulder panels that sport his two Autobot [[insignia]] [[tampograph]]s fold forward to become his truck mode doors, hiding his faction symbols and therefore allowing this Optimus to be a better robot in disguise than most other Optimus Prime toys in existence.

:His "Matrix Mega Shot" Action Attack gimmick utilizes the Matrix of Leadership within the figure's chest. <ref name=io9>[https://io9.gizmodo.com/these-new-transformers-cyberverse-figures-are-fantastic-1823007404 These New Transformers Cyberverse Figures Are Fantastic Callbacks to the Original '80s Toys] at io9.gizmodo.com</ref> This feature can be accessed in robot mode by pressing down just on his left clavicle, or in vehicle mode by pressing down on the top of the cab. In fact, you will likely deploy it on accident a lot due to how sensitive the button is, especially during transformation. Once deployed, it can be made to spin by rolling the truck mode forward (powered by the right front wheel) or by spinning the small red wheel on his robot mode side. This causes the clear blue "energy" details to open, revealing the Matrix underneath. This gimmick is gravity dependent, meaning it must be in the correct position to activate properly.

:Unlike the other simple-assembly wheels, the front right wheel activates the gimmick in vehicle mode due to the connection between the gimmick's hexagonal joints. Because of this, only 5 out of 6 wheels can smoothly roll unless you pull him backwards or push it down while rolling him forwards, which also activates the spinning matrix inside the truck's cavity. A running change was also added: The locking tabs are now modified to allow the Matrix to rotate back securely in one touch. Due to the weight of his torso, the hip ratchets can barely support an even wider A-stance due to the combined weight of the upper torso.

:Along with [[Megatron_(Cyberverse)#Ultimate_Class|Megatron]], Optimus Prime also saw a re-release in the third wave.
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[[File:TF-Cyberverse-Ultimate-Class-(POTS)-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"I reject my complex transformation, [[Kenzan|KENZAN]]!" ]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Ultimate Class, 2020)
**''Action Attack'': "Energon Axe Attack"

:This Ultimate Class Optimus Prime is an all-new mold, utilizing a different transformation scheme. He also features both the Energon Axe action attack and a flip-out Armor triggered from his rear legs. This Optimus also features a unique transformation: Pulling out the Energon Axe when converted halfway unleashes the "twist-and-change" action consists of spinning his torso and arms in place. As a result, his upper limbs are very loose. This Optimus only features articulation on the forearms, while his pair of legs is a [[Brick (term)|brick]] as it was used to store the armor gimmick.

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====Elite Class====
[[File:TF-Cyberverse-Elite-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=2|thumb|"Jet Jet! Jet Combat!"]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Elite Class, 2019)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Wingfire Optimus Prime'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[September]] [[2019]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TCV-16'''
**''Spark Armor'': "Sky Turbine"
:''Cyberverse'' Elite Class Optimus Prime is a smaller, Warrior Class-sized, less Action Attack-laden, new mold that transforms from robot to a smokestack-less truck. He also comes with a fighter jet accessory with built-in Gatling guns, which can form his battle armor in robot mode. Like all Elite Class toys, the accessory also comes with a unique built-in helmet. The wings automatically transform in place if the cockpit is folded down when combined with Optimus.

:The Sky Turbine is based on a swing-wing jet of made-up model, with some design details being reminiscent of [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]. It features large undercarriage Gatling guns and, satisfyingly, folding nose-cone landing gear. When folded down as armor, the guns unlatch and swing beside Prime's arms using a spring-loaded mechanism, and wings rotate 180 degrees with the jet exhausts becoming shoulder-mounted cannons. For extra stability, the heel supports on Optimus are extra long to support the weight of the armor. Unlike most Elite-class Spark Armor, there are no larger hands sculpted in. This Optimus Prime can also tow the Battle Base Trailer.

:While the promotional renders for the toy show a solid silver truck-mode grill, the actual toy has a red hinge arm in the middle. This is likely due to a planned [[paint operation]] being omitted from the final product.

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====Ark Power====
[[File:TF-Cyberverse-Ark-Power-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=2|thumb|If [[Hikaru Midorikawa|Gridman]] can save Christmas, so do I!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Ark Power, 2019)
**''Spark Armor'': "[[Ark (Cyberverse)#Toys|Ark Power]]"
**''Japanese Name'': '''Ark Combine Optimus Prime'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[November 9]], [[2019]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TCV-23'''

:Released as the largest ''Cyberverse'' toy, Ark Power Optimus Prime is an all-new mold that features a completely different transformation from the Ultimate Class toy, albeit omitting the leg and head articulation. He also includes a large accessory that is modeled after the Ark, which also transforms into his battle armor with a molded blade for his gauntlet. The blade is stored in between the foot armor/engines of the Ark, which can itself be carried on the back of Prime's truck mode. Curiously, the box art depicts him with gauntlets for ''both'' arms, which may be connected with the gap in the front of the Ark.

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====Deluxe Class====
[[File:TF-Cyberverse-2018-Deluxe-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The impossible possible.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe Class, 2019)
**''Build-a-Figure part'': Maccadam's Right forearm
**''Japanese Name'': '''Action Master Optimus Prime'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[Calendar|February]] [[2020]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TCV-28'''
**''Accessories'': Ion Blaster, Effect part
**''Action Attack'': "Matrix Mega Shot"

:Released as part of the ''Cyberverse'' [[Transformers:_Cyberverse_(toyline)#Deluxe_Class|Deluxe Class]] lineup, this Optimus Prime is a show-accurate mold that is more poseable than most of his previous releases. He comes with an Ion Blaster that can be wielded by his 5mm hands, and an effect part for his Matrix, which can be revealed by opening the chest panels. If you leave his feet untransformed, he can tow the battle base trailer. A hole in the back of his vehicle mode can use the effect part as a booster flame. Due to the transformation scheme, Optimus's robot mode features fake wheels on his back.
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==Merchandise==
===McDonalds===
[[File:TF-Cyberverse-McD-Japan-Happy-Set-Optimus-Prime-Water-Gun.jpg|upright=1|thumb|]]
*'''Optimus Prime Water Gun''' (2019)
**''Accessories'': Insignia-revealing base

:Released as part of McDonalds Japan's “Happy Set All Star” promotion from August 16th to August 22nd, this translucent vinyl figurine of Optimus Prime features a [[water-squirting gimmick]]. He also comes with an Autobot insignia that features a color-changing paper if hit by the water launched from that figure (or any other water gun).
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Happy Meal Toy, 2019)
:As a second Happy Meal promotion for ''Cyberverse'', Optimus Prime is a 4-inch-tall non-transforming figure with articulation at the neck, hips and arms. As an [[Action Masters]]-esque play feature, he includes a small fighter jet (reminiscent of his Elite Class toy) that can be separated in half and reattached into various pins around his body as weapons or pieces of armor.
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===Burger King===
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Burger King Toy, 2019)
:Oddly enough released just one month before the aforementioned Happy Meal toy, Burger King's take on Optimus Prime is a non-transforming figure that also looks rather reminiscent to his Elite Class toy with the inclusion of a jet cockpit on his chest and a detachable set of wings on his back. His left arm and hips are articulated, whereas his right arm has a spring-loaded projectile launcher molded into it.
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===Perfect Toys===
{{note|Due to the lack of official English translations for the products, the wiki uses its own translations unless otherwise specified.}}

[[File:TF-Cyberverse-2018-PRC-exclusive-OP-RC-Offroad-Buggy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The Decepticon Crusher. No, [http://img30.360buyimg.com/popWaterMark/jfs/t1/86619/5/7500/206052/5dfc3901E653b0b4b/bfdddc97218f1d26.jpg this is how the advertisement mentioned].]]
*'''Optimus Prime Off-Road Buggy''' (2020)
**''Accessories'': Remote Control

:Produced exclusively for the [[China|PRC]] markets under Hasbro's licensing, this remote control Off-Road Buggy features an Optimus-themed livery (though in his ''Age of Extinction'' pattern), and comes with a non-removable Optimus Prime figurine (inspired by his Generation 1 appearance) riding it. The vehicle also features unique tires that allow the buggy to move sideways, has a suspension gimmick, and plays music. (What kind of music is unknown.)

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==Notes==
*As with the rest of the ''Cyberverse'' cast, Optimus Prime's design is based on the [[Evergreen]] design also used for his [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart]], with some minor stylistic tweaks.
*All merchandise depictions have his [[energon-axe]] colored orange. The actual cartoon depiction, however, is blue.
*The Japanese dub for Optimus is voiced by the Japanese dub actor of [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]]. This may be deliberate, as the Japanese dub of Megatron was also the Japanese dub actor of ''Beast Wars'' [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]].
*Optimus's Earth alternate mode appears to be a fictionalized {{w|Freightliner Argosy#Second generation (2012-present)|Freightliner Argosy}}, arguably the closest modern successor to [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#The Transformers|the original Optimus Prime's]] Freightliner WFT-8664T altmode.
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Optimus Prime''' (オプティマスプライム ''Oputimasu Puraimu'')

==See also==
{{OtherVersions
|charname=Optimus Prime
|disambig=Optimus Prime (disambiguation)
|body=
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], the stoic and heroic Autobot leader from [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]].
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]], the violent and murderous Autobot leader from the [[live-action film series]].
*[[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]], the young and inexperienced commander from ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]].''
*[[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]], the a member of the [[Thirteen]] and leader of the Autobots from the [[Aligned continuity family]].}}

==References==
<references/>

[[Category:Autobot leaders]]
[[Category:Cyberverse Autobots]]
[[Category:Hall of Fame characters]]
[[Category:Matrix bearers]]
[[Category:Primes]]

Blaze Master (G1)

2019-02-15T21:00:52Z

Salkafar: /* Notes */

{{factions|autobot|decepticon}}
{{disambig2|the Micromaster helicopter from Generation 1|the helicopter from ''Revenge of the Fallen''|Blazemaster}}
:''Blaze Master is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:BlazeMasterBoxart.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He loves the smell of napalm in the morning. And afternoon. Evening... late night...]]
The [[Air Patrol]] has never really gelled as a team, and a good chunk of that is because of '''Blaze Master''' (aka '''Choppermaster'''). It's not just because his cynical nature clashes with the ever-optimistic [[Sky High (Micromaster)|Sky High]]. Frankly, he scares them, and a lot of other Autobots as well. His favorite battle tactic is to fly slow and low over [[Decepticon]] positions, presenting himself as an easy target. Once he's sure they can see him, he releases his signature weapon, a napalm-like corrosive spray that incinerates anything it doesn't melt first. Then he just hovers there, watching his enemies die slowly and painfully... chuckling all the while. He can use the spray in robot mode too, but the "death from above" method is by far his favorite.<ref>''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'' #1</ref>

==Fiction==
===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
When the newly created Micromasters first took up sides in the Cybertronian Wars, Blaze Master chose to join the Decepticons. Working alongside [[Barricade (G1)|Barricade]] and his [[Race Track Patrol]], he attacked the Autobot Micromasters when they attempted to rescue the damaged [[guzzler]] named [[Roadbuster (G1)|Roadbuster]]. {{storylink|Destined for Nothing}} Rumor had it, though, that he was discontent with the Decepticon way of doing things. [[Powertrain]] and [[Highjump (G1)|Highjump]] were discussing how to bring Blaze Master over to the Autobot side later that night in [[Little Iacon]]. Their conversation was interrupted when Blaze Master walked in on them. {{storylink|The Gray Race}} When [[Venom (G1)|Venom]] and his Decepticons took over and occupied the area, they demanded the Micros turn against each other on that formerly neutral turf. At that point, Blaze Master had definitely had enough: he tossed aside his allegiance and told the Decepticon guzzlers to slag off. Venom then had [[Barrage (Insecticon)|Barrage]] shoot down the Micromaster. The Autobot [[Fixit (G1)|Fixit]] was seen caring for the fallen Blaze Master after that. {{storylink|Recipe for Hate|Recipe for Hate}} Venom and his men took the Autobot Micromasters into custody back at Decepticon headquarters, but [[Big Daddy (G1)|Big Daddy]] and the [[Hot Rod Patrol]] broke them out soon after. Blaze Master got his revenge on Venom shortly afterwards, stabbing the larger robot through the torso with his energo-rotors. {{storylink|Victims of the Revolution}}

===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
[[File:SpotlightHardhead-CaughtInAVortex.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1]]
Blaze Master was one of the legions of [[Dead Universe]] Micromasters who pursued [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] and [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] on [[Gorlam Prime]]. {{storylink|Spotlight: Hardhead}}
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===''United EX''===
[[File:UnitedEX2 blazing alps.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]
Blaze Master was one of several Autobots from [[Micro|Zone]] chosen for [[Power Core Combination]]. Taking the name '''Choppermaster''' (チョッパーマスター ''Choppāmasutā''), he was training in the Swiss alps with a group of drones when [[Straxus (G1)|Rollermaster]] attacked. Despite the [[Master Chaos]] Decepticon taking control of the drones, Choppermaster held his own fighting against the giant foe with his incendiary gel. {{storylink|In the Blazing Alps}} Choppermaster and Rollermaster beat each other to the point of shut down. A final victor was not decided, however, because another Decepticon named [[Onslaught (G1)|Combatmaster]] arrived on the scene to finish the battle. He carried Rollermaster to safety while collapsing a mountain on top of the fallen Autobot. {{storylink|Prelude to the Siege}}

Choppermaster was eventually recovered by his friend [[Sky High (Micromaster)|Airmaster]], but [[Roadblock (G2)|Dozermaster]] had secretly placed a homing beacon on him while he was deactivated, allowing the Decepticon to track Choppermaster and Airmaster back to the Autobots' secret headquarters. {{storylink|The Price of a Life}}

Using Jetmaster's drones for combination, Choppermaster engaged Combatmaster in battle and got revenge for his previous defeat. {{storylink|Unearthed Future}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
Blaze Master and the [[Air Patrol]] were assigned to the Micromaster 58th division across the [[Sonic Canyons]] during the [[Grand Uprising]]. Although they mined the bridges to prevent the [[Maximal Nation]] from crossing, the Maximals made a daring maneuver to cross by haphazard force fields projected across the gap. The Micromasters pulled back from the canyons after this daredevil tactic brought the enemy to them. {{storylink|Derailment}}
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==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:G1-toy BlazeMaster.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Air Patrol''' (Micromaster Patrol, [[1990]])
**''Accessories'': Rotor blade

:Blaze Master transforms into a Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low helicopter. His rotor blades can detach and be mounted as a melee weapon on his robot-mode arm. He was only available as part of the [[Air Patrol]] set with his teammates [[Eagle Eye (G1)|Eagle Eye]], [[Sky High (Micromaster)|Sky High]] and [[Tread Bolt]]. The rotor blade is the same mold as the one used by [[Tracer (G1 Decepticon)|Tracer]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Autobot/BlazeMaster/blazemaster.htm More information on Blaze Master at TFU.info]''

===''Zone''===
*'''Sky Patrol Team''' (Micro Transformer team, [[1990]])
**''Japanese ID number'': '''C-352'''
**''Accessories'': Rotor blade

:The Air Patrol was released as part of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Transformers: Zone (toyline)|Zone]]'' series with no notable changes from the [[Hasbro]] release.
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===''United EX''===
[[File:UnitedEXtoy-Choppermaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Does this new look make me look chunky? Best go on a diet, by this time next year I'll be fit and fabulous again!]]
*'''Rollermaster vs Choppermaster''' (Vs pack, [[2012]]-[[September 22|09-22]])
**''ID number'': '''EX P1'''
**''Accessories'': 3-blade and 4-blade rotors

:Choppermaster is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Power Core Combiners]]'' [[Searchlight (PCC)#Toys|Searchlight]] toy, transforming into a twin-rotor rescue helicopter of indeterminate model. Choppermaster can swap between his normal head and a larger head so that he can also serve as a torso (dubbed "Prime Mode") for ''Power Core Combiner'' drone-limbs. His chestplate has a flip-up Mini-Con [[Powerlinx]] peg that allows him to use any Mini-Con as chest armor. He was only available in a set with [[Straxus (G1)#United EX|Rollermaster]], [[Spanner (United)|Spanner]] and [[Firebug (United)|Firebug]].

:This mold was also used to make [[Windburn]].
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===''Generations''===
[[File:Gen-toy Blazemaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|He'll shoot his eye out.]]
*'''Bumblebee & Blazemaster''' (Legends Class, [[2013]])
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / 002'''
**''Accessories'': Rotors

:Part of the third wave of 2012-2013 ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' Legends Class toys, '[[Thrilling 30]]' [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Generations|Bumblebee]] comes with Blazemaster, who transforms into a helicopter, a robot with [[C joint|3mm-compatible]] hands, and a large cannon with a [[5mm post|5mm handle]]. His rotor-blade assembly is detachable with a free-spinning 5mm post; typically it's mounted on Bumblebee's forearm (via the holes in his tires) when Blazemaster is in weapon mode. Considering his swapped colors and partnership with Bumblebee, Blazemaster may also be an [[homage]] to Bumblebee's [[Heli-pack]].

:There are two packaging [[variant]]s of this two-pack: One version (which is also reflected by the official [[stock photography|stock photo]] of the toy in packaging) features the same layout for the cardboard name insert as its [[wave]]mate [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Legends|Optimus Prime]] & [[Roller (G1)#Generations|Autobot Roller]], while the other version has various texts and logos rearranged and relocated, and is lacking both the difficulty level and the [[Hasbro]] company logo.<ref name="genvar">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generations-classics-44/generations-legends-bumblebee-with-blazemaster-packaging-variant-177748/ Comparison] between both variants of ''Generations'' Bumblebee & Blaze Master's packaging</ref>

:This mold was redecoed into ''[[Movie Advanced Series]]'' [[Jolt (AOE)|Jolt]] and ''Generations'' [[Spinister (G1)#Generations|Spinister]] and [[Shūta Gō#Generations|Shūta Gō]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/GenLegBlazemaster/blazemaster.htm More information on Blazemaster at TFU.info]''
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{{anchor|OPandBee}}
[[File:TTGenerationsTG24BumblebeeBlazemaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Behold: Bling Master.]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Bumblebee''' (Multi-pack, 2013-[[September 28|09-28]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TG24'''
**''Accessories'': Rotors

: The Japanese release of ''Generations'' Legends Class Blazemaster [[redeco]]es him in metallic blue. He comes in a [[TakaraTomy]] four-pack with [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#OPandBee|Bumblebee]], as well as [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#OPandBee|Optimus Prime]] and [[Roller (G1)#OPandBee|Roller]].
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==Notes==
*Most—if not all—of the toys pictured in the 1990 Hasbro ''Transformers'' catalog are unfinished prototypes or mock-ups, and a variety of differences from the final product are apparent. In Blaze Master's case, there are some minuscule sculpting differences...and the complete lack of robot-mode [[Paint operation|paint application]]s.
*Choppermaster's [http://www.allspark.com/content/view/10631/37/ bio notes] do not ''explicitly'' say he's Blaze Master, but... come on. Plus, the [[Andrew Hall|guy who wrote the bio and story and all that]] said he is.
*The ''United EX'' set bucks tradition by putting the Decepticon's name first.
*Blaze Masters signature weapon sounds suspiciously like [[Gideon's Glue]].

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Breeze Master''' (ブリーズマスター ''Burīzu Masutā''),<ref>It is unclear whether Takara intentionally changed the first word from "Blaze" to "Breeze" or rather if the "breeze" pronunciation is merely the result of a misspelling.</ref> '''Blaze Master''' (''Generations'', ブレイズマスター ''Bureizu Masutā'')
*''French:'' '''Brasero''' (Canada)
*''Italian:'' '''Elicos'''
*''Mandarin:'' '''Yānhuǒ Dàshī''' (Taiwan, ''Thrilling 30'', 煙火大師, "Fireworks Master")

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Beast Wars: Uprising Autobots]]
[[Category:Defense specialists]]
[[Category:Dreamwave Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Dreamwave Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Autobots]]
[[Category:Generations]]
[[Category:Gorlam Prime]]
[[Category:IDW Generation 1 Transformers]]
[[Category:Micromasters]]
[[Category:Turncoats]]
[[Category:United Autobots]]
[[Category:Zone Autobots]]

Blaze Master (G1)

2019-02-15T20:59:59Z

Salkafar: /* Notes */

{{factions|autobot|decepticon}}
{{disambig2|the Micromaster helicopter from Generation 1|the helicopter from ''Revenge of the Fallen''|Blazemaster}}
:''Blaze Master is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:BlazeMasterBoxart.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He loves the smell of napalm in the morning. And afternoon. Evening... late night...]]
The [[Air Patrol]] has never really gelled as a team, and a good chunk of that is because of '''Blaze Master''' (aka '''Choppermaster'''). It's not just because his cynical nature clashes with the ever-optimistic [[Sky High (Micromaster)|Sky High]]. Frankly, he scares them, and a lot of other Autobots as well. His favorite battle tactic is to fly slow and low over [[Decepticon]] positions, presenting himself as an easy target. Once he's sure they can see him, he releases his signature weapon, a napalm-like corrosive spray that incinerates anything it doesn't melt first. Then he just hovers there, watching his enemies die slowly and painfully... chuckling all the while. He can use the spray in robot mode too, but the "death from above" method is by far his favorite.<ref>''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'' #1</ref>

==Fiction==
===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
When the newly created Micromasters first took up sides in the Cybertronian Wars, Blaze Master chose to join the Decepticons. Working alongside [[Barricade (G1)|Barricade]] and his [[Race Track Patrol]], he attacked the Autobot Micromasters when they attempted to rescue the damaged [[guzzler]] named [[Roadbuster (G1)|Roadbuster]]. {{storylink|Destined for Nothing}} Rumor had it, though, that he was discontent with the Decepticon way of doing things. [[Powertrain]] and [[Highjump (G1)|Highjump]] were discussing how to bring Blaze Master over to the Autobot side later that night in [[Little Iacon]]. Their conversation was interrupted when Blaze Master walked in on them. {{storylink|The Gray Race}} When [[Venom (G1)|Venom]] and his Decepticons took over and occupied the area, they demanded the Micros turn against each other on that formerly neutral turf. At that point, Blaze Master had definitely had enough: he tossed aside his allegiance and told the Decepticon guzzlers to slag off. Venom then had [[Barrage (Insecticon)|Barrage]] shoot down the Micromaster. The Autobot [[Fixit (G1)|Fixit]] was seen caring for the fallen Blaze Master after that. {{storylink|Recipe for Hate|Recipe for Hate}} Venom and his men took the Autobot Micromasters into custody back at Decepticon headquarters, but [[Big Daddy (G1)|Big Daddy]] and the [[Hot Rod Patrol]] broke them out soon after. Blaze Master got his revenge on Venom shortly afterwards, stabbing the larger robot through the torso with his energo-rotors. {{storylink|Victims of the Revolution}}

===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
[[File:SpotlightHardhead-CaughtInAVortex.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1]]
Blaze Master was one of the legions of [[Dead Universe]] Micromasters who pursued [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] and [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] on [[Gorlam Prime]]. {{storylink|Spotlight: Hardhead}}
{{-}}

===''United EX''===
[[File:UnitedEX2 blazing alps.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]
Blaze Master was one of several Autobots from [[Micro|Zone]] chosen for [[Power Core Combination]]. Taking the name '''Choppermaster''' (チョッパーマスター ''Choppāmasutā''), he was training in the Swiss alps with a group of drones when [[Straxus (G1)|Rollermaster]] attacked. Despite the [[Master Chaos]] Decepticon taking control of the drones, Choppermaster held his own fighting against the giant foe with his incendiary gel. {{storylink|In the Blazing Alps}} Choppermaster and Rollermaster beat each other to the point of shut down. A final victor was not decided, however, because another Decepticon named [[Onslaught (G1)|Combatmaster]] arrived on the scene to finish the battle. He carried Rollermaster to safety while collapsing a mountain on top of the fallen Autobot. {{storylink|Prelude to the Siege}}

Choppermaster was eventually recovered by his friend [[Sky High (Micromaster)|Airmaster]], but [[Roadblock (G2)|Dozermaster]] had secretly placed a homing beacon on him while he was deactivated, allowing the Decepticon to track Choppermaster and Airmaster back to the Autobots' secret headquarters. {{storylink|The Price of a Life}}

Using Jetmaster's drones for combination, Choppermaster engaged Combatmaster in battle and got revenge for his previous defeat. {{storylink|Unearthed Future}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
Blaze Master and the [[Air Patrol]] were assigned to the Micromaster 58th division across the [[Sonic Canyons]] during the [[Grand Uprising]]. Although they mined the bridges to prevent the [[Maximal Nation]] from crossing, the Maximals made a daring maneuver to cross by haphazard force fields projected across the gap. The Micromasters pulled back from the canyons after this daredevil tactic brought the enemy to them. {{storylink|Derailment}}
{{--}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:G1-toy BlazeMaster.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Air Patrol''' (Micromaster Patrol, [[1990]])
**''Accessories'': Rotor blade

:Blaze Master transforms into a Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low helicopter. His rotor blades can detach and be mounted as a melee weapon on his robot-mode arm. He was only available as part of the [[Air Patrol]] set with his teammates [[Eagle Eye (G1)|Eagle Eye]], [[Sky High (Micromaster)|Sky High]] and [[Tread Bolt]]. The rotor blade is the same mold as the one used by [[Tracer (G1 Decepticon)|Tracer]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Autobot/BlazeMaster/blazemaster.htm More information on Blaze Master at TFU.info]''

===''Zone''===
*'''Sky Patrol Team''' (Micro Transformer team, [[1990]])
**''Japanese ID number'': '''C-352'''
**''Accessories'': Rotor blade

:The Air Patrol was released as part of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Transformers: Zone (toyline)|Zone]]'' series with no notable changes from the [[Hasbro]] release.
{{-}}

===''United EX''===
[[File:UnitedEXtoy-Choppermaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Does this new look make me look chunky? Best go on a diet, by this time next year I'll be fit and fabulous again!]]
*'''Rollermaster vs Choppermaster''' (Vs pack, [[2012]]-[[September 22|09-22]])
**''ID number'': '''EX P1'''
**''Accessories'': 3-blade and 4-blade rotors

:Choppermaster is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Power Core Combiners]]'' [[Searchlight (PCC)#Toys|Searchlight]] toy, transforming into a twin-rotor rescue helicopter of indeterminate model. Choppermaster can swap between his normal head and a larger head so that he can also serve as a torso (dubbed "Prime Mode") for ''Power Core Combiner'' drone-limbs. His chestplate has a flip-up Mini-Con [[Powerlinx]] peg that allows him to use any Mini-Con as chest armor. He was only available in a set with [[Straxus (G1)#United EX|Rollermaster]], [[Spanner (United)|Spanner]] and [[Firebug (United)|Firebug]].

:This mold was also used to make [[Windburn]].
{{-}}

===''Generations''===
[[File:Gen-toy Blazemaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|He'll shoot his eye out.]]
*'''Bumblebee & Blazemaster''' (Legends Class, [[2013]])
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / 002'''
**''Accessories'': Rotors

:Part of the third wave of 2012-2013 ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' Legends Class toys, '[[Thrilling 30]]' [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Generations|Bumblebee]] comes with Blazemaster, who transforms into a helicopter, a robot with [[C joint|3mm-compatible]] hands, and a large cannon with a [[5mm post|5mm handle]]. His rotor-blade assembly is detachable with a free-spinning 5mm post; typically it's mounted on Bumblebee's forearm (via the holes in his tires) when Blazemaster is in weapon mode. Considering his swapped colors and partnership with Bumblebee, Blazemaster may also be an [[homage]] to Bumblebee's [[Heli-pack]].

:There are two packaging [[variant]]s of this two-pack: One version (which is also reflected by the official [[stock photography|stock photo]] of the toy in packaging) features the same layout for the cardboard name insert as its [[wave]]mate [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Legends|Optimus Prime]] & [[Roller (G1)#Generations|Autobot Roller]], while the other version has various texts and logos rearranged and relocated, and is lacking both the difficulty level and the [[Hasbro]] company logo.<ref name="genvar">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generations-classics-44/generations-legends-bumblebee-with-blazemaster-packaging-variant-177748/ Comparison] between both variants of ''Generations'' Bumblebee & Blaze Master's packaging</ref>

:This mold was redecoed into ''[[Movie Advanced Series]]'' [[Jolt (AOE)|Jolt]] and ''Generations'' [[Spinister (G1)#Generations|Spinister]] and [[Shūta Gō#Generations|Shūta Gō]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/GenLegBlazemaster/blazemaster.htm More information on Blazemaster at TFU.info]''
{{-}}
{{anchor|OPandBee}}
[[File:TTGenerationsTG24BumblebeeBlazemaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Behold: Bling Master.]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Bumblebee''' (Multi-pack, 2013-[[September 28|09-28]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TG24'''
**''Accessories'': Rotors

: The Japanese release of ''Generations'' Legends Class Blazemaster [[redeco]]es him in metallic blue. He comes in a [[TakaraTomy]] four-pack with [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#OPandBee|Bumblebee]], as well as [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#OPandBee|Optimus Prime]] and [[Roller (G1)#OPandBee|Roller]].
{{-}}

==Notes==
*Most—if not all—of the toys pictured in the 1990 Hasbro ''Transformers'' catalog are unfinished prototypes or mock-ups, and a variety of differences from the final product are apparent. In Blaze Master's case, there are some minuscule sculpting differences...and the complete lack of robot-mode [[Paint operation|paint application]]s.
*Choppermaster's [http://www.allspark.com/content/view/10631/37/ bio notes] do not ''explicitly'' say he's Blaze Master, but... come on. Plus, the [[Andrew Hall|guy who wrote the bio and story and all that]] said he is.
*The ''United EX'' set bucks tradition by putting the Decepticon's name first.
*Blaze Masters signature weapon sounds suspiciously like [[Mycopropelene]].

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Breeze Master''' (ブリーズマスター ''Burīzu Masutā''),<ref>It is unclear whether Takara intentionally changed the first word from "Blaze" to "Breeze" or rather if the "breeze" pronunciation is merely the result of a misspelling.</ref> '''Blaze Master''' (''Generations'', ブレイズマスター ''Bureizu Masutā'')
*''French:'' '''Brasero''' (Canada)
*''Italian:'' '''Elicos'''
*''Mandarin:'' '''Yānhuǒ Dàshī''' (Taiwan, ''Thrilling 30'', 煙火大師, "Fireworks Master")

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Beast Wars: Uprising Autobots]]
[[Category:Defense specialists]]
[[Category:Dreamwave Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Dreamwave Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Autobots]]
[[Category:Generations]]
[[Category:Gorlam Prime]]
[[Category:IDW Generation 1 Transformers]]
[[Category:Micromasters]]
[[Category:Turncoats]]
[[Category:United Autobots]]
[[Category:Zone Autobots]]

Gideon's Glue

2019-02-04T19:04:36Z

Salkafar: /* Notes */

:''Gideon's Glue is a horrible, horrible thing from the [[IDW Generation 1 continuity|IDW portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
'''Gideon's Glue''' ('''mycopropelene''') is one of the most terrible weapons known to [[Autobot]] science. This extremely potent {{w|vesicant}} is air-dropped in liquid form upon enemy troops, which it promptly dissolves, causing agonizing injuries and death. Many details of its creation are a mystery, and as such, Cybertronian medics have proven to be disastrously unprepared for dealing with its long-term effects on apparent "survivors".

==Fiction==
===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
Gideon's Glue, like many other weapons, was invented by [[Ironfist (G1)|Ironfist]], {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 4|Last Stand of the Wreckers #4}} who preferred to call it by its more proper scientific name, mycopropelene.

Soon after developing it, Ironfist was so horrified by its virulence that he destroyed his original files and flushed all but one of his initial samples into space...or so he thought, anyway. In fact, his amoral rival [[Skyfall (G1)|Skyfall]] had already stolen his research and leaked it to the [[Decepticon]]s. As a result, some of the final product ended up at the disposal of Decepticon commander [[Gideon]] during the battle of [[Babu Yar]]. Gideon then unleashed this weapon against [[Flame (Marvel)|Flame]]'s troops, thus earning the substance its more popular nickname. Those who survived were later able to note that the substance fell in a rain-like form even though atmospheric conditions were completely clear. Autobot High Command would remain totally perplexed by the foul brew; Skyfall attempted to direct their subsequent investigations against Ironfist in order to incriminate him, but this went nowhere due to lack of evidence. The pitiful combat survivors of the Gideon's Glue attack were ruined in both body and mind. A characteristic effect of their trauma was to automatically seek cover and try to sit beneath sturdy objects at all times. High Command offered them new replacement bodies free of charge, but many of them preferred to show off their horrible wounds—standing at public corners with their bodies half-dissolved, objects behind them clearly visible through the holes, sporting makeshift signs announcing "I was at Babu Yar."

One of those that did accept this offer was [[Flattop (Autobot)|Flattop]], but the new outer shell could not repair his psychological damage...nor, in fact, save him from the toxic chemical. While undergoing psychiatric treatment by [[Rung (G1)|Rung]], an undetectably tiny remnant of Gideon's Glue still within Flattop's system penetrated his brain and killed him. Ironfist later noted that this only showed how little was still known of his creation, and he feared it would just reignite the old investigations all over again. After another of Skyfall's schemes succeeded in giving Ironfist a terminal injury, Ironfist in turn exposed Skyfall's crimes for all to see. Skyfall soon found himself barricaded inside Ironfist's old lab with an angry mob outside. Fearing arrest, he happened across Ironfist's last, hidden sample of Gideon's Glue and used it to commit suicide. {{storylink|Bullets}}

==Notes==
*There is no evidence of any additional combat use of Gideon's Glue besides the incident at Babu Yar.
*However... given that some of Ironfist's other inventions went on to have prolonged and high-profile usage (such as [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s [[ion blaster]] and [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]]'s [[glass gas]]), it is worth pointing out that some features of Gideon's Glue resemble the [[acid rain]] that would continue to be used by Decepticon [[Rainmaker]]s.
*The way that Gideon's Glue is described, and how it was deployed, is very similar to how napalm was used in Vietnam.
*Its long-term effects and the way it killed Ironfist seem similar to dimethylmercury, which is lethal in a miniscule dose, but can take months to accumulate in the brain.
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[[Category:IDW Generation 1 weapons]]

Living metal

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Salkafar:

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[[File:Primag2.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.75|The [[Prima|first Transformer]] is born from the living metal of Cybertron, which immediately reconfigures to adopt its armored robotic shape.]]
The '''living metal''' from which [[Transformer]]s are constructed is known by many names, including '''protomatter''', '''technomatter''', '''sentio metallico''', '''birth metal''', '''cyber-matter''', '''Sparked metal''', '''elemental metal''', and '''Transformium'''. Usually depicted as the living stuff of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] itself, it is no ordinary metal, possessing a self-replicating cellular structure and a [[CNA|genetic code]]. Transformers are sometimes presented as having a "natural" [[alternate mode]] they take on at birth, defined by the hard-coded design schematics in their [[spark]], but their living metal is malleable and adaptable, and is capable of being programmed to reconfigure into new shapes, designs, and colors, allowing 'bots to change alternate mode as needed. Indeed, newborn living metal seems to ''desire'' a shape; if complications at birth prevent it from taking one, it is likely to die, and the spark of the Transformer to be extinguished with it. As with [[human]] flesh, when living metal dies, it is often shown to become drained of color; conversely, if infused with an excess of exotic energy, it has been known to unexpectedly [[spontaneous recoloration|take on new hues]] or even [[Transmetal|mutate into new shapes]].

At the base level, living metal is composed of [[Rarified Energon]].<ref>"[[Crossing Over: Part 6]]"</ref> As living matter, it is capable of being ravaged by [[:Category: Diseases|unique diseases]], but it can heal damage done it to it over time, its metallic cells regenerating and "growing" back. This healing process can be accelerated via medical means such as hands-on maintenance, [[CR chamber|external repair devices]], or [[energon]] infusions. Lost parts can be replaced with duplicates made from ordinary metals without difficulty; a Transformer's systems can absorb and break down conventional material, convert it into living metal, and re-integrate it into their bodies.<ref>''[[Transformers: The Movie Guide]]''</ref><ref>"[[Blitzwing Bop]]"</ref> However, major organs are exceptionally complex and replacements are virtually impossible to construct from normal materials, meaning that it ''is'' possible for a Transformer to suffer irreparable damage to parts of their body and lose the function of them.

It is entirely possible for a new Transformer body to be built from scratch without using living metal at all, and for a spark to then be implanted in it. The resultant being is no less of a "real" Cybertronian, but may face some social stigma in an unenlightened society. In some universes, the infusion of the spark will actually convert such a body into living metal. <ref>[[Ask Vector Prime|Ask Vector Prime 08/03/15]]</ref>

{{quote|This is the greatest advance in modern physics since the splitting of the atom. Programmable matter... We can turn ''anything'' into ''anything''.|[[Gill Wembley]]|''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]''}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 continuity family===
====Cartoon continuities====
[[File:TFTM optimus color fades.gif|left|thumb|upright=1.5|The color of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s metal drains away at the moment of your childhood's death.]]

The earliest Transformers' living metals were forged in the fires of the [[Plasma Energy Chamber]]. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 1}} It was this universe that popularized the idea that when a Transformer dies, their living metal becomes drained of color. Some of the most famous examples of this process took place here, including [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] himself, but accounts differ on whether a dead Transformer's remains turn various shades of grey {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}} {{storylink|Birth of the Fantastic Double Prime}} {{storylink|Ginrai Dies!!}} or stark white. {{storylink|Call of the Primitives}} {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}} The same is even true of the living metal of Cybertron, which originally shone a healthy gold but which faded to a lifeless grey as its energy drained away. {{storylink|War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn}} {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 2}}

[[File:KTVS2 matter into metal.gif|right|thumb|upright=1.25|The [[Key to Vector Sigma]] converts the organic matter of Earth into metal.]]

By one account, the [[Quintesson]]s used the [[Key to Vector Sigma]] to convert the matter of an organic world into the metal of Cybertron. {{storylink|Generation 1 cartoon timeline (Japan)|Kiss Players timeline}} In 1985, the [[Decepticon]]s discovered this power when, after stealing the key and bringing it to [[Earth]], [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] dropped it on the ground, and it converted the rock and soil around it into metal. [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] immediately set about turning Earth into a "new Cybertron" with the key's power, starting in the forests near [[Seattle]]. The Autobots were quick to react, and in the battle that followed, [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]] knocked the Key from Megatron's hand and destroyed it, reverting the transformed metal back to its original organic state. {{storylink|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2}}

The [[Pretender]]s were able to convert their living metal into organic matter to disguise themselves as human beings. The [[Master-Brace]]s used by [[Headmaster Junior]]s and [[Godmaster (lifeform)|Godmasters]] were capable of achieving the opposite effect, temporarily converting the organic cells of human tissue into metal, thereby allowing the humans to transform and combine with [[Transtector]]s. {{storylink|Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (cartoon)|Super-God Masterforce}}

The Decepticon [[Emperor of Destruction]] [[Deathsaurus (Victory)|Deathsaurus]] wielded the [[Living-Metal-Destroying Cannon]], a powerful weapon that fired energy blasts which killed the cells of living metal. {{storylink|Resurrection!? The Decepticon Fortress}} However, the cannon had no effect on [[gurunium]]. {{storylink|The Strongest Partners, the Combination of Victory!}}
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====Marvel Comics continuity====
[[File:Prima.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.75|The original depiction of the birth of the [[Prima|first Transformer]] featured several visual differences from the version in the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (Marvel)|Generation 2]]'' comic (seen at the top of this article).]]
This universe was the first to show the Transformers being born from the fabric of Cybertron, as the [[Prima|first Transformer]] was depicted emerging fully alive straight out of the planet's surface, the [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]] already installed within their chest. {{storylink|The Primal Scream}} That said, modern-day accounts of new Transformer creation involved them being manually assembled by their fellow 'bots, then brought to life with the Matrix. {{storylink|The Next Best Thing to Being There!}} {{storylink|Brainstorm!}} {{storylink|Command Performances!}} {{storylink|Aerialbots over America!}} {{storylink|Heavy Traffic!}}

When [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] was afforded a glimpse through time at the birth of the Transformer race, he watched the moment of the first Transformer's creation, as their raw body clawed its way out of a pool of primordial metal matter on Cybertron, a mass of liquid metal over an endoskeleton that promptly took shape and color once the robot had fully emerged, a crackle of light traversing its shifting surface. As the vision continued, Optimus saw how Cybertronians had once multiplied: the living metal of their bodies replicating and dividing like a cell, forming a huge liquid metal pustule on the robot's body, which then burst to release a new, raw Cybertronian body that quickly took form. {{storylink|The Power and the Glory}}
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====Beast Era====
[[File:TheSpark protoform metal.gif|right|thumb|upright=1.5|Outside of the stabilizing influence of [[stasis lock]], a protoform's liquid metal "protomatter" exists in a constant state of flux.]]
Several centuries after the end of the war between the [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s, a technological quantum leap known as the [[Great Upgrade]] bestowed new attributes on the Transformers' living metal. The bodies of those who underwent the upgrade process gained the ability to be reconfigured not just into metallic forms, but also organic ones such as beasts or plants. {{storylink|Sparkwar Pt. II: The Search}} Such organic [[beast mode]] "skins" were used by the [[Maximal]]s of the ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]'' and the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] of the ''[[Darksyde (BW)|Darksyde]]'' to shield themselves from harmful energon radiation on prehistoric [[Earth]], {{storylink|Beast Wars (Part 1)}} but during their adventures there, exposure to a variety of energies including a [[quantum surge]] and the technology of the alien [[Vok]] caused [[Transmetal|further]] [[Transmetal 2|mutations]] to their bodies. {{storylink|Aftermath}}

[[File:Protoforms1.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.5|The [[Autoroller]]s were able to safely walk around in a raw protomatter state.]]

Brand-new Transformer life created from this new, upgraded form of living metal begins as a featureless, inanimate body known as a [[protoform]] that lacks an alternate mode or conscious mind. {{storylink|The Spark}} In this "unformed" state, their living metal exists as a [[nanite|nanotechnological]] liquid metal referred to as '''protomatter'''. {{storylink|Beast Wars Universe}} {{storylink|The Gathering issue 1|The Gathering #1}} {{storylink|Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|Beast Wars Sourcebook}} It is also possible for the body of an active Transformer to be reduced down to a protoform state. {{storylink|Revelation (War and Peace)|Revelation}} {{storylink|Dawn of the Predacus}} {{storylink|Baldigus Chapter, Part One}} Protoforms are stored in [[stasis pod]]s, which induce [[stasis lock]] to keep their protomatter inert, locked in a mannequin-like form. Outside of stasis, their protomatter exists in a state of flux, constantly rippling around the Transformer's endoskeleton, eager to adopt a shape. When the pod activates its scanning apparatus and identifies a suitable alternate mode, stasis ceases, the protomatter is sculpted into its new form, and the Transformer is brought online; however, should the pod malfunction and stasis cease before an alt mode is scanned, the destabilized living metal and the spark will perish within a matter of hours. {{storylink|The Spark}} A [[Quantum Cycle Upgrade]] mitigated this problem by installing internal scanners inside each individual Transformer's body, {{storylink|Survivor}} which were still in use tens of thousands of years later. {{storylink|The New Forces Arrive!}} At this time, protoforms were shown to be able to function as living, walking Transformers outside of stasis, their protomatter stable even without having taken on an alternate mode, suggesting further advancements to the technology over the millennia. {{storylink|White Lion, Run!}}

[[File:TheKey nightscream technomatter.gif|right|thumb|upright=1.5|[[Nightscream (BM)|Nightscream]]'s [[technorganic]] body is converted into "technomatter" by the Key to Vector Sigma.]]

Upon the return of the crew of the ''Axalon'' to Cybertron, the [[Oracle (BM)|Oracle]] began a plan to use the organic matter they brought back with them to convert all of Cybertron and its inhabitants from pure living metal into [[technorganic]]s. To stop this, [[Tankor (BM)|Tankor]] obtained the Key to Vector Sigma, intending to use its ability to convert organics into '''technomatter''' to ensure Cybertron remained a world of metallic purity. [[Nightscream (BM)|Nightscream]] was the first victim of the key, and the conversion of his technorganic body into technomatter left him delirious with pain. As the Maximals set about obtaining a [[Mole Drone]] so they could mine curative [[organic goo]] from Cybertron's [[organic core]], Nightscream's touch passed on his condition to [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]], but the pair were later cured when the Maximals found sufficient quantities of goo. {{storylink|The Key}}

When [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] seized control of the key's power, he had his [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicon]] drones use it to turn a huge organic vine that the Maximals had grown into technomatter. As the conversion spread down the length of the vine, [[Optimus Primal]] had to outpace it and sever the vine before it could spread to, and eliminate, all the crops the Maximals had cultivated. {{storylink|The Catalyst}} Subsequently, during the Maximals' assault on the [[Council Citadel]], they were overcome and transformed into technomatter by Megatron's drones, while Optimus himself was converted by Tankor. {{storylink|End of the Line}} Fortunately, the conflicting energies of the [[Plasma Energy Chamber]] and the Key to Vector Sigma cured all of the Maximals. {{storylink|Fallout (episode)|Fallout}} Megatron was not through with the key, however, and eventually tried to use its power on Cybertron's organic core itself. The core began to convert into technomatter, but the process was halted when Primal dragged the pair of them into the core and reformatted the whole planet into a technorganic paradise. {{storylink|Endgame Pt. III: Seeds of the Future}}
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====IDW Generation 1 continuity====
[[File:LL4 sculpt the metal.jpg|left|thumb|upright=2|[[Anode]] attempts to sculpt the "sentio metallico" of a protoform.]]
A "natural" Transformer birth results from a spark igniting in a region of Cybertron (or one of its moons) known as a [[hot spot]]. The ignition of a natural-born spark is accompanied by the formation of a portion of '''birth metal'''—scientifically known as '''sentio metallico'''—around it, which is harvested from the planetary surface along with the spark in a specific quantity determined by an equation. {{storylink|Remain in Light 1 of 5: The Fecund Moon|The Fecund Moon}} {{storylink|Silent Light}} The sentio metallico will soon coalesce around the spark to form a protoform, beginning with a simple geometric shape, from which it will grow and mature into a full-size Transformer {{storylink|Silent Light}} over the course of one to two days. {{storylink|Dissolution Part 6: This Machine Kills Fascists|This Machine Kills Fascists}} The process begins with the appearance of limbs and facial features, and soon after the manifestation of its natural alternate mode; a protoform will remain warm to the touch throughout these early stages, cooling once an alt mode has been taken. {{storylink|Silent Light}} Occasionally, however, the sentio metallico may have difficulty reading the genetic "instructions" of the spark, and struggle to assume its natural form. In such instances, a Cybertronian obstetrician known as a [[blacksmith]] will help nurture the protoform and sculpt it into its "god-given" shape. {{storylink|Dissolution Part 3: A World Misplaced|A World Misplaced}}

[[File:LL1 sentio metallico bloom.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.5|The fidget spinner craze even reached Cybertron.]]

If a spark is not harvested from its hot spot and left to fade out, the sentio metallico typically dies with it. In incredibly rare instances, however, it will survive as "widowed metal," re-patterning itself into a snowflake-shaped bloom of incredible value. {{storylink|Dissolution Part 3: A World Misplaced|A World Misplaced}}

Such naturally-born Transformers are called "[[Reproduction#IDW Generation 1 continuity|Forged]]." {{storylink|Remain in Light 1 of 5: The Fecund Moon|The Fecund Moon}} By contrast, "Constructed Cold" Transformers are ones whose bodies were built in factories from conventional materials and implanted with sparks, and were for a time considered "lesser" than Forged 'bots, resulting in social apartheid. {{storylink|Remain in Light 3 of 5: The Divided Self|The Divided Self}} {{storylink|Chaos Theory Part 1|Chaos Theory, Part 1}} It is possible to use sentio metallico harvested from other sources to build a Constructed Cold body, however; this was the tack taken by the Decepticons at [[Grindcore (prison)|Grindcore Prison]], where they smelted down the bodies of prisoners to harvest raw materials to build a better class of [[M.T.O.]] {{storylink|Speak, Memory! (Part 2)}} Other chemical compounds such as {{w|polyhydroxybutyrate}} can, given enough time, break down the basic structure of a Transformer. The dissolved remains can be subsequently treated and refined into mundane but useful substances such as {{w|Lonsdaleite|lonesdaleite}}. {{storylink|Conquerors Part 1: Aphelion|Aphelion}}

The remains of extremely old Transformers, such as [[Censere]], dissolve into inert sentio metallico—a reddish powder—shortly after their demise. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 2: The Sun in Flight|The Sun in Flight}}
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===Unicron Trilogy===
[[File:Puppet spontaneous recoloration.gif|left|thumb|upright=1.25|An overdose of [[Mini-Con]] power [[spontaneous recoloration|spontaneously recolors]] and re-shapes [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]]'s armor.]]

Though not limited to this [[universal stream|universal cluster]], instances of a Transformer's living metal becoming discolored due to an infusion of energy are particularly prevalent here, be it through the power of [[Mini-Con]]s, {{storylink|Puppet}} {{storylink|Mortal Combat}} {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 4 of 4}} {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye: Transformers: Armada|MTMTE: Armada #3}} the unknowable attributes of Energon, {{storylink|Optimus Supreme}} {{storylink|Wishes}} or a [[Cyber Planet Key]]. {{storylink|Fury (Cybertron)|Fury}} Sufficient amounts of such "divine" power can even spontaneously generate more living metal, as when the partially-powered-up [[Omega Lock]] turned [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] into a towering colossus many times his normal size. {{storylink|Starscream (episode)}}

The regenerative effect of Energon on living metal was also seen often. Not only could immersion in, or ingestion of, the fuel heal gashes in a Transformer's armored skin almost instantly, their living metal replicating and "growing" back over the wound, but a big enough dose could help a Transformer—even one as huge as [[Unicron]] himself—regenerate entire lost body parts from scratch. {{storylink|Megatron Raid}} {{storylink|Energon Grid}}
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===Live-action film series===
[[File:AOE transformium formed.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.75|The Creators' [[seed]]s convert the organic matter of prehistoric Earth into elemental Transformer metal.]]
The '''"elemental metals"''' used to forge the bodies of the Transformers were created by an alien race known as the [[Creator (AOE)|Creators]]. These beings used [[eco-structuring|cyberforming]] "[[seed]]s" to convert the organic material of other planets into metal that they then harvested and took to Cybertron. {{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction}} There, life was breathed into the metal by the [[AllSpark]]. {{storylink|Transformers (film)|Transformers}} This ultra-dense liquid metal makes up the protoform that serves as the core of every Transformer, and is capable of absorbing and integrating additional matter in order to generate the armored exoskeleton that surrounds it and forms the robot's outward appearance. {{storylink|Transformers: The Movie Guide|The Movie Guide}} When analyzed by humans, this "self-regenerating molecular armor" was noted to be capable of regenerating from received damage, but was unable to heal the 6000 degree magnesium burn of a high-heat Sabot round (at least not as fast). {{storylink|Transformers (film)|Transformers}}

[[File:Transformium.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.25|Kre-O Bayformerized.]]

Prehistoric [[Earth]] was one of the worlds where the Creators generated their metals. The deployment of the seeds there triggered the Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event, wiping out the planet's [[dinosaur (dinosaur)|dinosaurs]] and even converting some of their remains into metallic skeletons. Small deposits of the metal were left on Earth which survived into the modern day, but humanity could find no use for the mysterious substance, unaware of the true power it held. It was the arrival of the [[Transformer]]s on Earth that allowed [[Kinetic Solutions Incorporated]] to make the connection between the mysterious metal and the physiology of the aliens. The [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Battle of Chicago]] gave the company the chance to obtain the remains of multiple deceased Transformers, and using their remains, KSI proceeded to crack the Transformer "genome", and learned how to program and manipulate the metal, to which they gave the focus-grouped, trademarked, and commercially-charged name "'''Transformium'''". Using Transformium, KSI began developing man-made Transformer prototypes, including the [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] "[[knockoff]]", [[Stinger (AOE)|Stinger]], and the centerpiece of their line, [[Galvatron (AOE)|Galvatron]]—robots that exploited the reconfigurable properties of the metal to "transform" in their own unique way by exploding into a cloud of Transformium particles and reforming in alternate mode. This mastery of their molecular structure is apparently limited to conversion between pre-set forms, and doesn't make them any tougher than an ordinary Transformer, though; nail them with a killing strike and they go down like any other 'bot.
[[File:AOE stinger transforms.gif|right|thumb|upright=1.75|[[Stinger (AOE)|Stinger]] transforms by reconfiguring his transformium.]]
With Earth's limited supplies of Transformium dwindling in the face of their escalating production, KSI head [[Joshua Joyce]] wound up conspiring with CIA agent and anti-Transformer fanatic [[Harold Attinger]], who provided Joyce with an additional Transformium supply in the form of the dead bodies of Decepticons that his [[Cemetery Wind]] task force rounded up (though unbeknownst to KSI, many of those corpses were in fact Autobots). Even this was not enough, however, but Attinger's secret ally [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]] promised salvation in the form of a cyberforming seed that could provide them a vast quantity of Transformium for decades in exchange for assistance in capturing Optimus Prime for his own ends. They intended to safely detonate the seed in the Mongolian desert, creating enough Transformium to last for decades, but Galvatron—in actuality, [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] reborn through silent manipulation of the KSI and its Transformium—sought to obtain it for himself, and had no such compunctions about protecting humanity from its effects. He took control of KSI's small army of Transformium prototypes, but his plan was foiled by Optimus Prime's Autobots and their human allies. {{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction}}
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===''Animated''===
[[File:5ServosofDoom yoketron protoform.gif|left|thumb|upright=1.5|The hard-coded design schematics in [[Yoketron (Animated)|Yoketron]]'s spark reshape a protoform's protomatter into his image.]]
Cybertronian life begins with '''protomatter''', which is mined from Cybertron's [[Sonic Canyons]] and crafted into protoforms. The protoforms are then nurtured by the light of the [[Cyber-Ninja Corps]]' Matrix Chamber, before being brought to life by the infusion of a spark from the [[AllSpark]] or [[Vector Sigma]]. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II}} {{storylink|Five Servos of Doom}} Though typically only occurring as the result of an accident or a scientific experiment into the abnormal, it is possible to format protomatter into organic configurations, yielding a techno-organic being. {{storylink|Along Came a Spider}} {{storylink|TransWarped}} {{storylink|Predacons Rising (Animated)|Predacons Rising}}

When Cyber-Ninja Corps master [[Yoketron (Animated)|Yoketron]] was fatally wounded by [[Lockdown (Animated)|Lockdown]], [[Prowl (Animated)|Prowl]] attempted to save his life by transplanting his spark into one of the Corps' protoforms. The body's protomatter reconfigured itself to resemble Yoketron, but the old master was dismayed to learn Prowl had wasted a protoform trying to sustain "a piece of the past," and allowed his own spark to extinguish. {{storylink|Five Servos of Doom}}
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===''Shattered Glass''===
Starscream referred to the metal and circuits of a Cybertronian body as '''technomatter''' when describing how they could break down and incorporate parts made with normal metals into their systems. {{storylink|Blitzwing Bop}} The [[Scraplet]]s of this mirror universe consume dead metal and regenerate it into fresh living metal. {{storylink|Dungeons & Dinobots}}
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===Aligned continuity===
[[File:Deadlock omegalock cybermatter.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.5|Pure liquid cyber-matter is a glowing blue in color.]]
The "primordial soup" from which the living metal of the planet Cybertron was formed in ancient times was known as '''cyber-matter'''. Transformers emerged from the fabric of the planet within the [[Well of All Sparks]]; the matter of their bodies was called '''Sparked metal''' by metallurgist [[Alchemist Prime]] {{storylink|Transformers: The Covenant of Primus|The Covenant of Primus}} and noted by [[Alpha Trion (WFC)|Alpha Trion]] to be made up of a [[Rarified Energon|"different form" of Energon]] which formed everything found on Cybertron. {{storylink|Transformers: Exodus}} Medical officer [[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]] described the complex inner workings of a Transformer's living metal body as "biology" rather than "technology," and made clear that vital organs like a [[Transformation cog|T-cog]] could not be built from scratch out of ordinary materials. {{storylink|Operation Bumblebee, Part 1}}
[[File:Evolution shockwave cyberforms.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.5|Shockwave examines the erratic metallic formations created by unstable cyber-matter.]]
When [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] poisoned the [[core]] of Cybertron with [[Dark Energon]], the planet lost the ability to support life. Million of years later, [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]]'s Autobots discovered and activated the legendary [[Omega Lock]], which generated a fresh supply of living cyber-matter that could be used to re-cyberform Cybertron. Unfortunately, when the Lock fell into Decepticon hands, [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] was forced to destroy it to prevent Megatron from using it to cyberform Earth. Before Prime destroyed the lock, Megatron managed to use the cyber-matter to create a [[Darkmount (Earth)|fortress]] for himself in [[Nevada]]. {{storylink|Darkest Hour (episode)|Darkest Hour}}

Salvation for Cybertron manifested from an unexpected source when the genetic material of some failed clone [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacons]] was inadvertently mixed with [[Synthetic Energon]] during an explosion in [[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]]'s [[Project Predacon]] laboratory. The blending of the two materials created an unstable form of cyber-matter, which Megatron tasked Shockwave with perfecting so that he could resume his earlier plan to cyberform Earth and Cybertron. [[File:Deadlock bee heals.gif|right|thumb|upright=1.5|Immersion in cyber-matter heals would-be fatal wounds to Bumblebee's living metal.]] To this end, the Decepticons kidnapped [[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]], who held the Synthetic Energon formula, and coerced him into helping them in their work with the promise of restoring Cybertron. {{storylink|Minus One}} {{Storylink|Persuasion}} Ratchet's good judgement eventually prevailed and he attempted to sabotage the project, but his efforts failed and the formula was completed. The Decepticons recreated the Omega Lock aboard their [[Trypticon (WFC)|warship]] to use as a launch mechanism for the cyber-matter, and during the Autobots' attempt to stop them Bumblebee was fatally injured and fell into the Lock. Immersion in the cyber-matter healed Bumblebee's wounds, including his long-damaged voicebox, which had been beyond the ability of science to restore, and he subsequently emerged to kill Megatron.

With the Decepticons defeated, Team Prime took possession of the warship, Lock, and cyber-matter. The quantity of cyber-matter was not enough to manually re-cyberform the entire surface of Cybertron, and as Ratchet did not know Shockwave's half of the formula, they were unable to create more, but Optimus Prime had the solution: he launched the cyber-matter into Well of All Sparks, where it revitalized the core itself, so that it in turn could restore life to the rest of Cybertron. {{Storylink|Deadlock}}
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===Ask Vector Prime===
When questioned on the subject, Vector Prime observed that the various names used across the [[multiverse]] to refer to the living metal of Transformers' bodies, including "protomatter", "cyber-matter", and "sentio metallico" were all different names for the same thing (but also noted that an expert might potentially distinguish subtle differences between them based on the differing physical laws of different universes). He was loathe to use the word "Transformium", to refer to it, but only because he feared legal reprisal for infringing on a KSI trademark. In response to further questioning, Vector also explained that, in some universes, the infusion of a spark into a body made with conventional materials could convert the substance of that body into living metal. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime|Ask Vector Prime 2015/08/03}}

==Notes==
*The word "protomatter" was first used in ''Transformers'' fiction to describe the watery-looking substance that makes up [[transwarp]] portals in the 2000 prose story "[[Schism (story)|Schism]]". This usage would never be repeated, and its subsequent use as the name of the matter protoforms are made out of—in ''[[Transformers, Beast Wars: The Gathering|Beast Wars: The Gathering]]'', ''[[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II]]'', and [[Ask Vector Prime]]—was not likely a deliberate repurposing of this word, but just a coincidence.
*"Technomatter" was first used in the ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]'' cartoon to describe pure mechanical substances that had been converted from organics by the Key to Vector Sigma (an effect previously seen in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 cartoon]]). The ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' story "[[Blitzwing Bop]]" later used it to specifically refer to the living metal of a Transformer's body, drawing a distinction between "technomatter" and conventional metals and circuits.
*The term "sentio metallico" - which, incidentally, in Latin translates as "''I feel wiry''" - was created by writer [[James Roberts]] for his unofficial ''Transformers'' novel ''Eugenesis'', to refer to the living metallic stuff of Cybertron from which Transformers were birthed in the ''Generation 2'' comic. He would later introduce the term into canon through the IDW comic books, in which it was established to be the substance which makes up protoforms.

==See also==
Other named metals used in the construction of Transformers bodies, typically as armor, include:
*[[Cybernite]]
*[[Cybertitanium]]
*[[Cybertonium]]
*[[Durabyllium]]
*[[Tritanium]]
*[[Trithyllium]]
*[[Ununtrium]]

Humankind is known to have created a living metal of its own, "[[sentient metal]]," which was used to create the superhero Pepsiman, and loaned to the Autobots to create [[Pepsi Convoy]].

==References==
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Mini-Con

2017-07-30T17:30:55Z

Salkafar:

{{disambig2|the Transformers type "Mini-Con"|the unit of time "minicon"|Units of time}}
{{disambig2|the Transformers type "Mini-Con"|the "Evil" faction of [[Stentarian]]s mistakenly called "Minicons"|Ammonite}}

[[File:Minicon symbol.png|upright=1.4|thumb|Intentionally designed to look like the letter "M", the Mini-Con symbol is also reflected in the design of Unicron's helmet]]
'''Mini-Cons''' are a race of small, roughly [[human]]-sized Transformers capable of [[powerlinx]]ing with a larger Transformer to impart extra abilities or greatly increase their strength.

Their origins (when explored) vary depending on the continuity in which they appear. In some timelines they are creations of [[Unicron]]; in others, they are creations of the [[Last Autobot]] or the descendants of [[Micronus Prime]]. Others are just... there.

==Fiction==
===Unicron Trilogy===
====Cartoon continuity====
[[File:Street action team.JPG|thumb|left|upright=1.4]]
[[Unicron]] created the Mini-Cons to be mindless tools, sent to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] as an agitating element to the Transformers' civil war. The power-enhancing "smart tools" would be unleashed upon the populace, who would snap them up and bond with them, and the war would only get more destructive, as Unicron drank in the negative psychic energies from the death and destruction. Once he'd gathered the power he needed, the Mini-Cons would turn on their supposed masters, incapacitating them, and Unicron would fully awaken to devour the planet and all Transformers on it, eliminating his biggest obstacle to devouring all of existence.

But through a strange warp in space and time that no one really bothered to explain, three [[human]] children from the future—[[Rad White|Rad]], [[Carlos Lopez|Carlos]] and [[Alexis Thi Dang|Alexis]]—were sent to the Mini-Cons' birthing chamber on Cybertron just seconds before the small robots emerged from their pods. As the Mini-Cons had been designed to form mental bonds with other life forms, when Rad touched the Mini-Con who he knew from the future as [[High Wire (Armada)|High Wire]], High Wire apparently formed his bond then, with Rad... and through the Mini-Cons' shared "soul dimension", the [[Linkage (dimension)|Linkage]], sentience and free will spread throughout the Mini-Cons, forming "souls", and crippling Unicron's plans drastically.
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====Dreamwave ''Armada'' continuity====
[[File:Mini-cons.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Gotta catch 'em all!]]
Mini-Cons are a second race of Transformer, mostly living in designated sectors by themselves, which left them open to attack when [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] led his Decepticons on capture raids. Through experimentation on prisoners, the Decepticons discovered the Mini-Cons were rewired, their power (disproportionate to their size) could be added to a Transformer through [[Powerlinx]]ing. Mini-Cons are also capable of tapping an extra-dimensional energy source of unknown origin, but are wary of doing this, and most have inhibitors installed to prevent this from happening.

[[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]], a Mini-Con refugee from another dimension, led Cybertron's collected Mini-Cons in tapping that dimension's energies and channeling them into an attack on Unicron which left him stranded on the far fringes of space.

After Unicron's defeat, most Mini-Cons re-established their villages in the Mini-Con sector. When Unicron reappeared ten years later, no one went to fetch the Mini-Cons to battle Unicron again, so it seems likely the Mini-Cons' connection to their extra-dimensional power source was severed.

{{note|There is no indication that Mini-Cons are related to Unicron in Dreamwave ''Armada'' continuity.}}

====Powerlinx and Evolution====
Mini-Cons have the special ability to actually evolve other machines, from transforming simple cars into jet-powered assault vehicles, to upgrading Transformers to have new weapons spring from their body. The nature of Powerlinxing is emphasized more in the Japanese ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Micron Legend]]'' counterpart to Transformers ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]''. Once powerlinked, the Autobot would call out "EVOLUTION!" and a portion of their body would literally reconfigure to become a new weapon. Afterwards, they retained this new ability without the powerlinking of the Mini-Con which granted it. Linking to that Mini-Con again simply enhances their firepower. The Mini-Con is not required in order to use the evolved weaponry afterwards. This has caused some confusion in the Armada viewing audience due to dub issues and the downplaying of the "Evolution" theme. Despite this, the term is used twice in the American series by Megatron.

====Gigantion Mini-Cons====
[[File:GiantCybertronDrillBit.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1]]

The exact origin of the Gigantion Mini-Cons is questionable as presented within the context of the show itself. The show offers little to nothing on their genesis, merely their function as "little detail" workers whose brains developed similarly to human children because of this (uh, yeah). [[Snarl (Cybertron)|Snarl]] speculated that they evolved a small stature to adapt to Gigantion like he adapted to the [[Animatron|Jungle Planet]]. In ''Galaxy Force'', they are stated to have existed since ancient times and controlled the larger Transformers. There are even ancient ruins discovered with inscriptions using ''Armada'' Mini-Con model sheets.

The [[Fun Publications]] fiction has linked these Mini-Cons to those of ''Armada'', which simply has them migrating to Gigantion (as well as the other colony worlds) with the Transformers carrying the [[Cyber Planet Key]]s, offering the only definitive origin of those Mini-Cons. This would also make them creations of Unicron. However, this does not fully line up with the fiction, as the Mini-Cons in Armada are shown appearing in the time of Optimus Prime, years after the world colonization—so the matter is left more than a bit vague.
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====Packaging blurb====
Long ago, Mini-Cons fled Cybertron to escape the endless war between Autobots and Decepticons. Many teams were broken up in that war, leaving only a few left living in peace while roaming the universe.<ref>[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]] Armada Series Mini-Con multi-pack packaging blurb.</ref>

====Ask Vector Prime====
In [[Aurex 304.0 Epsilon]], Mini-Cons were the creations of [[Primacron]]. They sparked a four-way war between the Autobots, Decepticons, [[Omnicon]]s, and [[Destructicon (RID)|Destructicons]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/11}}

===Generation 1===
====3H comics====
[[Ramulus]] uses "Mini-Con" as a term of derision, implying that [[CatSCAN]] is timid or insufficiently assertive. {{storylink|Betrayal}}

====''Classics''====
Mini-Cons were created by the [[Last Autobot]] to cleanse Cybertron of [[Demon]]s and [[Mutant (G1)|Mutants]] before the Autobots returned. {{storylink|The New World}}

====Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity====
The Mini-Cons of this universe are a sub-set of [[Micromaster#Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Micromasters]], diminutive Autobots who were originally [[Cyberdroid|unable to transform]] until exposed to the energies of a dimensional shockwave. When most of the Micromaster population decamped from Earth under the command of [[Hot Rod/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] to found their own civilization on [[Micro|Planet Micro]], some elected to remain with the Autobots to help them continue the war. These little 'bots partnered up with larger Transformers, adopting weapon and equipment [[alternate mode]]s (in addition to their vehicular forms) which their partners could wield. Like the Mini-Cons from other universes, they provide their partners with a power-up by connecting to them when in weapon mode. Some of the earliest known include [[Tailgate (G1)|Tailgate]] and [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]]'s partners [[Neutro|Groundshaker]] and [[Phaser]]. {{storylink|Transformers 2015 Tailgate/G1 Micron Chapter|Tailgate/G1 Micron Chapter}}

Evidence suggests that Mini-Cons would persist into the [[Beast Era]]: the enigmatic [[Wedge Shape]], as well as several of the combatants involved in the "[[Micron Booster#Micron Booster Ver. 4: Endless Battle - Eternal Prisoner|Eternal Prisoner]]" conflict, professed [[Maximal]] and [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] allegiances. {{storylink|Micron Booster|Micron Booster Ver. 4}} Additionally, Mini-Con [[Dragoyell]] is reported to have taken part in the [[Beast Wars (event)|Beast Wars]]. {{storylink|Dragoyell|Dragoyell's bio}}

====IDW Generation 1 continuity====
Millions of years ago, the [[Titan (IDW)|Titan]] [[Prion]] left Cybertron to colonize a distant planet, an expedition led by [[Micronus Prime]]. Over time, the Transformers birthed from Prion's [[hot spot]] evolved into a civilization of Mini-Cons. {{storylink|White Heat}} Their idyllic colony was eventually discovered and razed by the anti-mechanoid [[Black Block Consortia]]; the last known Mini-Con, a young female named [[Nickel]], joined the [[Decepticon Justice Division]] when they happened across the devastated planet. {{storylink|The Permanent Revolution}}

Many millions of years ago, a civil war tore apart a peaceful planet's robotic population, sending them into a seemingly endless conflict, in which they used their natural ability to transform and combine to confound and destroy their enemies. However, they were not Cybertronians - they were Stentarians, now divided into heroic Terradores and evil Ammonites. What mainly set them apart from Cybertronians was their relatively diminutive - knee-high to an average Cybertronian - size. It is unknown whether they are actually related to Cybertronians. However, Brainstorm voted to call them 'Minicons'.

===Live action film series===
Little is known about the nature of Mini-Cons in this continuity, other than the fact that they're small. Known Mini-Cons include [[Longarm (Movie Mini-Con)|Longarm]], [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]], [[Chopster]], and [[Bomb-Burst (PCC)|Bomb-Burst]].

===Power Core Combiners===
[[Commander (PCC)|Commander]]s had the ability to combine with Mini-Cons, which powered up their abilities in vaguely defined ways.<ref>[[Smolder]]'s bio, [[Sledge (PCC)|Sledge's]] bio, [[Heavytread (PCC)|Heavytread's]] bio, and [[Salvage (Movie)|Salvage's]] bio.</ref> Some power ups are given more specific descriptions. [[Huffer (PCC)|Huffer]] became faster, stronger, and smarter. [[Searchlight (PCC)|Searchlight]] got extended operational duration. [[Leadfoot (PCC)|Leadfoot]] became invisible to sensors. And [[Darkstream]] received enhanced maneuverability.<ref>See respective toy bios.</ref>

===Aligned continuity family===
[[File:HuntingSeason Mini-Cons.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Please don't let this be JIBSIR...]]

'''Mini-Cons''' (sometimes spelled '''Minicons''') are a race of small, human-sized Transformers who are native to Cybertron's two moons. Descended from [[Micronus Prime]], they have a great variety of robot mode shapes, with some appearing humanoid, and others having animal-based robot forms. Though some Cybertronians appear to display prejudice against Minicons—[[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] was known to have despised them, while [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Orion Pax]] associated them with distrust—they nevertheless had a political presence in the pre-war era, with their own representative, [[Ratbat (WFC)|Ratbat]], on the planet's [[Autobot High Council|High Council]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Exodus|Exodus}}

Minicons have been known to form partnerships with larger Transformers. Minicons that choose to undergo this process are known as [[Deployer (WFC)|Deployer]]s, and usually adopt specialized alternate modes that allow them to attach to, or fit inside, their larger partners. By the time of Cybertron's restoration following the end of the war, such Mini-Cons are subdivided into three groups: Autobot "buzzsaws," Decepticon "torpedoes," and unaligned "Cyclones," who have spherical alternate modes. {{storylink|Knock, Knock!}}

A few Minicons, such as [[Fixit (RID)|Fixit]], appear to have been mass-produced through an unknown process. These "Fixit drones" do not appear to be sentient. {{storylink|Deep Trouble (RID)|Deep Trouble}} Fixit himself reverted to a similarly mindless state after [[Denny Clay]] tampered with his internal workings. {{storylink|The Trouble with Fixit}} [[Autobot High Council|Some]] used them to guard prisoners; Fixit's "sentry mode" programming may have been some kind of mandated upgrade.

[[File:DeusExMachina AMT-Party.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Did you bring hummus?]]

A new form of Minicon was created on [[Earth]] when the planet's energon infused the Transformers' weapons with life and transformation ability. These new robots became known as the [[Arms Micron]]s. {{storylink|Arms Micron Theater}}

{{note|The Arms Micron backstory was told specifically in reference to the "partner" Microns packed in with larger toys, but it is assumed that it holds true for all toys called "Arms Microns" regardless of release type.}}
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==Things that are not Mini-Cons==
There have been a number of characters or toys that either have Powerlink "catcher" ports but are not Mini-Cons, or are recolored from Mini-Con molds (often even having the molded-in faction symbol) but who are nonetheless, according to their associated bios or fiction, not actually Mini-Cons.

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*[[Laserbeak (Cybertron)|''Cybertron'' Laserbeak]] (sometimes)
*[[Search and Destroy Robot]]}}

==Toys==
:Mini-Con toys debuted as the signature element of the ''Armada'' franchise, bringing the "micro [[play pattern]]" back to ''Transformers'' after many years' absence. Much like ''Armada'' itself, the Mini-Cons proved to be a smash hit with fans and kids, and Hasbro scrambled to include them in the subsequent franchises.

:Most Mini-Cons stand around 2" tall, roughly the same size as their [[Micromaster]] predecessors. Most Mini-Cons are considerably more complex, as well; unlike Micromasters, there's no single dominant [[transformation scheme]]. With dozens of molds, Mini-Cons cover a wide range of articulation, size, [[alternate mode]]s, and complexity. Aesthetically, their facial designs tend toward the unorthodox.

:Each Mini-Con includes one or more [[Powerlinx]] ports somewhere on their body, a [[5mm post|5mm]] round peg-slot that allows them to be attached to any "[[Bulk]]" figure with a corresponding Powerlinx peg. These pegs were standard-issue on the larger, original-mold ''Armada'' toys, where at least one such peg could be used to activate various gimmicks on each large figure. Toys from subsequent franchises have featured Powerlinx pegs only as a static feature. Due to the center-peg of the Powerlinx port, they are incompatible with normal 5mm posts. Later Mini-Cons (starting with the ''[[Power Core Combiners]]'' series) would sometimes have 5mm holes without the "signature" center-peg.

{{note|Because of the overwhelming number of Mini-Con redecos—we're talking well into the hundreds—the following list is of unique first-use ''molds'' only.}}

===Armada===
====3-pack team molds====
[[File:Armada airmilitaryteam toys.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Air Military Mini-Con Team]]

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'''[[Adventure Mini-Con Team]]'''
*[[Dune Runner (Armada)|Dune Runner]] (dune buggy)
*[[Iceberg (Armada)|Iceberg]] (snowcat)
*[[Ransack (Armada)|Ransack]] (jeep)

'''[[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Air Defense Mini-Con Team]]'''
*[[Jetstorm (Armada)|Jetstorm]] (Concorde jet)
*[[Runway (Armada)|Runway]] (supersonic bomber)
*[[Sonar (Armada)|Sonar]] (space shuttle)

'''[[Air Military Mini-Con Team]]'''
*[[Gunbarrel (Armada)|Gunbarrel]] (cargo jet)
*[[Terradive (Armada)|Terradive]] (recon jet)
*[[Thunderwing (Armada)|Thunderwing]] (stealth bomber)

'''[[Destruction Mini-Con Team]]'''
*[[Buzzsaw (Armada)|Buzzsaw]] (excavator)
*[[Drill Bit (Armada)|Drill Bit]] (mining vehicle)
*[[Dualor (Armada)|Dualor]] (tank)

'''[[Emergency Mini-Con Team]]'''
*[[Firebot (Armada)|Firebot]] (fire engine)
*[[Makeshift (Armada)|Makeshift]] (VTOL plane)
*[[Prowl (Armada)|Prowl]] (police cruiser)

'''[[Land Military Mini-Con Team]]'''
*[[Bonecrusher (Armada)|Bonecrusher]] (missile transport)
*[[Knock Out (Armada)|Knock Out]] (armored personnel carrier)
*[[Wreckage (Armada)|Wreckage]] (tracked missile platform)

'''[[Race Mini-Con Team]]'''
*[[Dirt Boss (Armada)|Dirt Boss]] (rally SUV)
*[[Downshift (Armada)|Downshift]] (Le Mans racer)
*[[Mirage (Armada)|Mirage]] (Indy racer)

'''[[Sea Mini-Con Team]]'''
*[[Oceanglide]] (solar-powered boat)
*[[Stormcloud (Armada)|Stormcloud]] (speedboat)
*[[Waterlog (Armada)|Waterlog]] (hovercraft)

'''[[Space Mini-Con Team]]'''
*[[Astroscope]] (space station)
*[[Payload (Armada)|Payload]] (rocket transporter)
*[[Sky Blast]] (rocket)

'''[[Street Action Mini-Con Team]]'''
*[[Grindor (Armada)|Grindor]] (skateboard)
*[[High Wire (Armada)|High Wire]] (dirtbike)
*[[Sureshock (Armada)|Sureshock]] (motor scooter)

'''[[Street Speed Mini-Con Team]]'''
*[[Backtrack (Armada)|Backtrack]] (sportscar)
*[[Oval]] (sportscar)
*[[Spiral]] (sportscar)
}}

====Partner Mini-Con molds====
[[File:Armada Leader1 toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Leader-1]]

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*[[Incinerator (Armada)|Incinerator]] (partner: [[Blurr (Armada)|Blurr]])
*[[Refute]] (partner: [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Hoist]])
*[[Jolt (Armada)|Jolt]] (partner: [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys|Hot Shot]])
*[[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]] (partner: [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Supercon Optimus Prime]])
*[[Nightbeat (Armada)|Nightbeat]] (partner: [[Side Swipe (Armada)|Side Swipe]])
*[[Liftor]] (partner: [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]])
*[[Rollout (Armada)|Rollout]] (partner: [[Overload (Armada)|Overload]])
*[[Longarm (Armada)|Longarm]] (partner: [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]])
*[[Rollbar (Armada)|Rollbar]] (partner: [[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]])
*[[Comettor (Armada)|Comettor]] (partner: [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]])
*[[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]] (partner: [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Super Optimus Prime]])
*[[Crumplezone (Armada)|Crumplezone]] (partner: [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]])
*[[Blackout (Armada)|Blackout]] (partner: [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]])
*[[Inferno (Armada)|Inferno]] (partner: [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]])
*[[Wind Sheer (Armada)|Wind Sheer]] (partner: [[Wheeljack (Armada)|Wheeljack]])
*[[Thunderclash (Armada)|Thunderclash]] (partner: [[Skywarp (Armada)|Skywarp]])
*[[Swindle (Armada)|Swindle]] (partner: [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]])
*[[Leader-1 (Armada)|Leader-1]] (partner: [[Megatron (Armada)/toys|Megatron]])
*[[Ramjet (Armada)|Ramjet]] (partner: [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]])
*[[Rook (Armada)|Rook]] and [[Crosswise (Armada)|Crosswise]] (partner: [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]])
*[[Dead End (Armada)|Dead End]] (partner: [[Unicron/toys|Unicron]])
}}

===Micron Densetsu===
*'''Hikari no Unicron''' (campaign prize item)
**''Accessories:'' Chest missile, 6 leg missiles

: The "[[Unicron of Light]]" toy is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Unicron/toys|Unicron]] in an emerald, light green, blue, and white color-scheme. This Unicron was the prize for a lucky-draw contest in Japan.

===Energon===
====3-packs====
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'''[[Energon Saber]] Team'''
*[[Scattor (Energon)|Scattor]] (Concorde)
*[[Skyboom (Energon)|Skyboom]] (space shuttle)
*[[Wreckage (Energon)|Wreckage]] (supersonic bomber)

'''[[Street Action Mini-Con Team]]'''
*[[Grindor (Armada)|Grindor]] (hoverboard)
*[[High Wire (Armada)|High Wire]] (motorbike)
*[[Sureshock (Armada)|Sureshock]] (four-wheeler)
}}

====Other====
*Kicker/Highwire 2-pack

===Cybertron===
====Partner Mini-Con====
[[Image:Cyb-toy HeavyLoad.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.45|Menasor's partner Heavy Load]]
{{collist|1|
*[[Drill Bit (Cybertron)|Drill Bit]] (partner: [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]])
*[[Stripmine]] (partner: [[Quickmix (Cybertron)|Quickmix]])
*[[Heavy Load (Cybertron)|Heavy Load]] (partner: [[Menasor (Cybertron)|Menasor]])
*[[Safeguard (Cybertron)|Safeguard]] (partner: [[Vector Prime]])
}}

====3-packs====
{{collist|2|
'''[[Recon Mini-Con Team]]'''
*[[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]] (helicopter)
*[[Six-Speed (Cybertron)|Six-Speed]] (LeMans race car)
*[[Reverb (Cybertron)|Reverb]] (pickup truck)

'''[[Giant Planet Mini-Con Team]]'''
*[[Deepdive]] (submarine)
*[[Longarm (Cybertron)|Longarm]] (double-crane truck)
*[[Overcast (Cybertron)|Overcast]] (military cargo plane)
}}

===Classics (2006)===
[[File:TFC Clear Sky.jpg|thumb|upright=1.45|Clear Skies Team]]

{{collist|3|
'''[[Demolition Team]]'''
*[[Broadside (Classics)|Broadside]]
*[[Sledge (Classics)|Sledge]]
*[[Wideload (Classics)|Wideload]]

'''[[Dinobot (Classics)|Dinobots]]'''
*[[Knockdown (Classics)|Knockdown]]
*[[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]]
*[[Terrorsaur (Classics)|Terrorsaur]]

'''[[Night Rescue Team]]'''
*[[Divebomb (Classics)|Divebomb]]
*[[Firebot (Classics)|Firebot]]
*[[Strongarm (Classics)|Strongarm]]

'''[[Clear Skies Team]]'''
*[[Nightscream (Classics)|Nightscream]]
*[[Steel Wind]]
*[[Thunderwing (Classics)|Thunderwing]]

'''[[Dirt Digger Team]]'''
*[[Dirt Rocket (Classics)|Dirt Rocket]]
*[[Grindor (Classics)|Grindor]]
*[[Oil Slick (Classics)|Oil Slick]]

'''[[Predator Attack Team]]'''
*[[Dreadwing (Classics)|Dreadwing]]
*[[Overbite (Classics)|Overbite]]
*[[Snarl (Classics)|Snarl]]
}}
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===Universe (2008)===
*[[Jolt (Armada)|Jolt]] (partner: [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys|Hot Shot]])
*[[Nightstick (Cyclonus)|Nightstick]] (partner: [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys|Cyclonus]])

{{note|Nightstick, despite being a [[Nebulan]] [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]], is oddly identified as a Mini-Con on the "[[Battle in Space]]" packaging.}}
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===Power Core Combiners===
[[File:PCC-toy Chopster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Chopster (with Smolder)]]
{{collist|2|
*[[Airlift (PCC)|Airlift]] (partner: [[Skyhammer (PCC)|Skyhammer]])
*[[Backwind]] (partner: [[Searchlight (PCC)|Searchlight]])
*[[Caliburst (PCC)|Caliburst]] (partner: [[Huffer (PCC)|Huffer]])
*[[Chainclaw (PCC)|Chainclaw]] (partner: [[Icepick (PCC)|Icepick]])
*[[Chopster]] (partner: [[Smolder]])
*[[Groundspike]] (partner: [[Heavytread (PCC)|Heavytread]])
*[[Pinpoint]] (partner: [[Leadfoot (PCC)|Leadfoot]])
*[[Throttler]] (partner: [[Sledge (PCC)|Sledge]])
*[[Waterlog (PCC)|Waterlog]] (partner: [[Undertow (PCC)|Undertow]])}}

{{-}}

===Prime===
'''Mini-Cons'''
*[[Laserbeak (WFC)|Laserbeak]]

[[File:Prime-toy OP.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|O.P.]]
'''Arms Microns'''
{{collist|3|
*[[Arc]]
*[[Arcee Blade]]
*[[B.2]]
*[[Balo]]
*[[B.H.]]
*[[Bido]]
*[[Bogu]]
*[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]
*[[Bumblebee Sword]]
*[[C.L.]]
*[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]
*[[Dago]]
*[[Dobo]]
*[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]
*[[Gob (Prime)|Gob]]
*[[Gora]]
*[[Hades]]
*[[Ida]]
*[[Igu]]
*[[Iro]]
*[[Hades]]
*[[Jayz]]
*[[Jida]]
*[[Jigu]]
*[[L.P.]]
*[[Magi]]
*[[Megatron Cannon]]
*[[Noji]]
*[[O.P.]]
*[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]
*[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]
*[[Pral]]
*[[R.A.]]
*[[Ratchet Spanner]]
*[[S.2]]
*[[Sais]]
*[[Sou]]
*[[Ulma]]
*[[Wheeljack Kunai]]
*[[Wuji]]
*[[Zad (Prime)|Zad]]
*[[Zori]]
}}
{{-}}

===Generations===
'''[[Mini-Con Assault Team]]'''
*[[Heavytread (Generations)|Heavytread]]
*[[Runway (Generations)|Runway]]
*[[Windshear]]
{{-}}

===Robots in Disguise (2015)===
[[File:Slipstream RID 2015 toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Slipstream]]
{{collist|3|
*[[Aerobolt]]
*[[Bashbreaker|Bashbreaker]]
*[[Beastbox (RID)|Beastbox]]
*[[Back|Decepticon Back]]
*[[Anvil (RID)|Decepticon Anvil]]
*[[Bludgeon (RID 2015)|Decepticon Bludgeon]]
*[[Divebomb (RID)|Divebomb]]
*[[Dragonus]]
*[[Glacius]]
*[[Lancelon]]
*[[Major Mayhem]]
*[[Ransack (RID Mini-Con)|Ransack]]
*[[Ratbat (WFC)|Ratbat]]
*[[Sandsting]]
*[[Sawback]]
*[[Sawtooth (RID)|Sawtooth]]
*[[Slipstream (RID)|Slipstream]]
*[[Tricerashot]]
*[[Velocirazor]]
*[[Windstrike]]
}}

====Partner Mini-Cons====
*[[Jetstorm (RID)|Jetstorm]] (partner: [[Drift (RID)|Drift]])
*[[Airazor (RID)|Airazor]] (partner: [[Fracture (RID)|Fracture]])
*[[Hammer (RID)|Decepticon Hammer]] (partner: [[Crazybolt (RID)|Crazybolt]])
*[[Backtrack (RID)|Backtrack]] (partner: [[Overload (RID)|Overload]])

====Other====
*[[Fixit (RID)|Fixit]] (One Step Changer)
*Fixit (Legion Class)

==Merchandise==
===Attacktix===
[[File:AttacktixMiniConS1.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Goooood.]]
*'''Mini-Con''' (Booster, 2006)

{{attacktix
|ID=TF01
|faction=Autobot
|class=Trooper
|special=Attackback - 4/26 (15%) success ratio
|cost=10
|speed=4
|attacktype=Shooter (small missile)
}}
{{-}}

: The first assortment of Transformers ''[[Attacktix]]'' figures included a "generic" Mini-Con, based on [[Skyboom (Energon)|Skyboom]]. Each Mini-Con figure has 3 points of articulation, including waist and shoulders; however, their shoulders move together due to their gun. One of the shortest, most squat ''Attacktix'' figures, the Mini-Con is very stable despite its small base.

:Its Special Power, "Attackback", allows a free move and attack for any of your in-play Autobot pieces. Mini-Con is an excellent support figure for [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]], whose "Shootback" power allows up to three Mini-Cons to make a free attack.

{{-}}
[[File:AttackitxMiniConS2.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Eeeevil.]]
*'''Minicon''' (Booster, 2007)

{{attacktix
|ID=TF03
|faction=Decepticon
|class=Trooper
|special=Attackback
|cost=10
|speed=4
|attacktype=Shooter (small missile)
}}
{{-}}

:An as-yet unreleased redeco of the ''Attacktix'' "Minicon" (''sic'') piece is set for the second series' Booster Packs, though this time as a Decepticon-aligned piece. It features a color scheme not on any incarnation of the actual [[Sonar (Armada)|Sonar]]/Skyboom toy, but wouldn't that be neat? The exact details of its Attackback special power are as yet unknown.

: This piece was later characterized as "[[Bunker-Buster]]" in the members-only portion of the [[Fun Publications]] [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] website.

{{canceledattacktix}}
{{-}}

==Notes==
*During the ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' line, the term "Mini-Con" was also the name of a [[size class]] which consisted of three-packs of small toys (which were also individually referred to as "Mini-Cons"). Other size classes from the ''Armada'' line were named "Super-Con", "Max-Con" and "Giga-Con". However, the name "Mini-Con" was the only one actually used in the corresponding fiction. In the toyline, it was ''also'' used for other small figures of the same size that were available as companion figures with the larger toys. Due to its use in fiction, the name was also carried over into subsequent lines such as ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'', and was used as (part of) the name of a price point again in the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' toyline, the "Mini-Con Class" consisting of two-packs. The later ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' toyline returned to the original three-pack style.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Micron''' (マイクロン ''Maikuron''), '''Mini-Con''' (ミニコン ''Minikon'')
*''Dutch:'' '''Miniteam'''
*''French:'' '''Minican''' (France), '''Minimodus''' (Canada)
*''Korean:'' '''Micron''' (마이크론 ''Maikeuron'')
*''Spanish:'' '''Minimodus'''

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/faction/minicon.htm Mini-Cons at TFU.info]
*[http://www.tfarchive.com/toys/references/mini-cons_microns.php TFArchive's Mini-Con/Micron list, complete up to 2009]

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Iron Man

2017-04-08T23:42:47Z

Salkafar:

{{disambig2|the cool exec with a heart of steel|the Autobot buried under England|Man of Iron (Autobot)}}
:''Iron Man is a [[human]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]] and the [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] portion of the [[Transformers: Crossovers|Crossovers]] franchise.''

[[File:Ironman.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] realizes pushing Iron Man down a flight of stairs requires a flight of stairs.]]
'''Iron Man''', aka '''Tony Stark''', appears to be the most sensible member of his species. While a normal, squishy human would be content to walk around vulnerable to attack, he has taken the surprisingly logical step of encasing himself in a metal suit carrying advanced weapons like a ''proper'' being.

He is not [[G.B. Blackrock]].

==Fiction==
===''Mini Mayhem!''===
Iron Man was among the many super-heroes who threw a surprise party for Optimus, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''. {{storylink|Mini Mayhem!}}

===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
[[File:Iron Man Mand and Machine 4.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.3]]
For some time, Iron Man had been investigating rumors of [[Transformer|giant alien robots]] secretly living among humans, and constructed a [[wikia:c:marvel:Anti-Transformer Armor|giant armored suit]] just in case. His suspicions were confirmed during the [[Decepticon]] attack on [[Latveria]], and he took his giant suit to join the other Avengers who were investigating the situation. On the way, he was contacted by [[Captain America]] to make sure that [[Ratchet (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ratchet]]'s [[Psycho-Prism]]-repressing devices were safe for humans. Iron Man arrived in Latveria just in time to join the Avengers and their new [[Autobot]] allies in the fight against several super-powered Decepticons. {{storylink|Man and Machine, Part Two}} While the giant suit was effective in the face of the alien robots, it proved quite the energy guzzler, nearly expending all its reserves during the battle. The Autobots helped Iron Man out by offering their own energy, supercharging his armor to dangerous levels. {{storylink|Man and Machine, Part Three}}

When [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]], leader of the Decepticons, arrived on the scene, Iron Man challenged him personally... and was quickly dispatched. Overloaded with energy, his anti-Transformer suit was finished off when Megatron severed its head with his [[fusion cannon]]. Fortunately, Iron Man himself was controlling the mech from inside its chest, and came out unharmed to continue the battle using his regular suit. Eventually, the Decepticons were vanquished and the situation in Latveria was resolved. As Iron Man returned home aboard the [[Quinjet]], he was already making plans for an even ''larger'' suit... {{storylink|Man and Machine, Part Four}}
{{-}}

===Marvel ''Crossovers'' toy bios===
Working with [[Mister Fantastic]], Iron Man used alien technology to build transforming [[Mech|battle suits]] for the most marketable of [[Earth]]'s [[:Category:Superheroes|heroes]]. Being a control freak, the one he built for himself has an override system allowing him to take control of the rest.<ref>Iron Man's ''Crossovers'' toy bio</ref>

Later, Iron Man painted his battle suit black in order to disguise it as a regular fighter jet and lull his enemy, [[Doctor Doom]], into a false sense of security.<ref>Black Iron Man's ''Crossovers'' toy bio</ref> At some point, he built himself a new suit, along with one for [[Spider-Man]]. These two mechs had the ability to combine with each other.<ref>Spider-Man/Iron Man's ''Crossovers'' toy bio</ref> After realizing that there are times when speed on the ground is more useful than flying, he constructed ''another'' mech, this time shaped like a sports car. It's just as fast as the jets, though.<ref>Sports car Iron Man's ''Crossovers'' toy bio</ref>

==Toys==
===Crossovers===
[[File:Crossovers IronMan toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Unfortunately, no booze bottle accessory.]]
*'''Iron Man''' (Marvel, 2008/2009)
**''Accessories:'' Two missiles
: The Marvel ''[[Transformers: Crossovers|Crossovers]]'' Iron Man transforms into a fighter jet of madeup-make, bearing more than a passing resemblance to an [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes|F-22 Raptor]] with a [[For safety reasons|stubby nose cone]] and large/stretched wings, under-slung with non-firing missiles. Each wing is also equipped with a spring-loaded missile launcher, which can be mounted on the undersides of his robot-mode forearms.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Marvel/IronMan/ironman.htm More information on Iron Man at TFU.info]''
{{-}}

[[File:MarvelCrossoversWarmachine.JPG|thumb|upright=1.66|Surprise! I'm the same guy.]]
*'''Iron Man''' (Marvel, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' Two missiles

:A black and gray redeco of the previous Iron Man toy resembling Iron Man Armor Model 11 or [[War Machine]].

:[[:File:Crossovers-toy IronMan unused deco.jpg|Early stock photos]] gave the original Iron Man toy's redeco a different color scheme, one that resembled [[wikia:c:marvel:Iron Man Armor MK I|Iron Man Armor Model 01]] and featured silverish gold in place of the black parts.
{{-}}

[[File:Crossovers-toy IronManCombiner.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|When the "Iron Spider" costume wasn't enough.]]
*'''Spider-Man / Iron-Man''' (Marvel two-pack, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' Two missiles
:This Iron Man toy transforms into a "flying wing" style stealth bomber with two firing missiles under its wings. He comes packaged with [[Spider-Man]] (who transforms into a helicopter), and can combine with him in either mode to form a "giant super bomber" or a robot mode that mostly just looks like Spider-Man wearing an Iron Man plane hat.

:This mold was also used to make [[War Machine]] in the "Iron Man 2 Concept Series" and later redecoed again into a "glow in the dark" deco (see below).
{{-}}

[[File:Crossovers-toy IronManCar.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|What good is owning a race car... if you can't transform into it?]]
*'''Iron Man''' (Marvel, 2010)
:Iron Man transforms into a sports car based on a [[Wikipedia:Maserati Birdcage 75th|Maserati Birdcage 75th Concept]]. He features two flip-down non-firing blasters in his shoulders.
{{-}}

[[File:Crossovers-toy IronMan ConceptSeries jet.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Iron Man''' (Marvel, 2010)
**''Accessories:'' Two missiles

:To tie in with the release of ''[[wikipedia:Iron Man 2|Iron Man 2]]'', this entire ''Crossovers'' assortment is part of the "Iron Man 2 Concept Series", featuring Iron Man and War Machine toys. One of these is a redeco of the original jet mold with the gray parts replaced by more red and yellow.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Marvel/IronManJet/ironman.htm More information on Concept Series jet Iron Man at TFU.info]''
{{-}}

[[File:Crossovers-toy IronMan ConceptSeries car.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Iron Man''' (Marvel, 2010)

:Another toy in the Concept Series, this one is a slight redeco of the Iron Man sports car mold. Changes include darker red and gray plastic and paint for his rear lights.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Marvel/IronManCarRecolor/ironman.htm More information on Concept Series sports car Iron Man at TFU.info]''
{{-}}

[[File:Crossovers-toy IronMan ConceptSeries Humvee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Seeing red yet?]]
*'''Iron Man''' (Marvel, 2010)
**''Accessories:'' Gun

:The only new (well, new for Iron Man) mold in the Concept Series is a retool of the ''Crossovers'' [[Captain America]] toy, transforming into a Humvee. He has a newly molded head and is armed with a large gun that mounts on his roof in vehicle mode. This gun and its attachment point were originally designed for the canceled [[Punisher]] toy.

:The cardback photo shows the toy with its legs swapped.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Marvel/IronManHumvee/ironman.htm More information on Concept Series Humvee Iron Man at TFU.info]''
{{-}}

[[File:MarvelCrossoversIronManWarMachineCombiner.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Iron Man / War Machine''' (Marvel two-pack, <s>2010</s>)
:This Iron Man toy is a new mold, transforming into a three-wheeled vehicle resembling the lightcycles from ''TRON''. It's packaged with a War Machine SWAT vehicle figure, and can combine with it to form a "super bomber". After being announced at [[Toy Fair 2010]] for a fall release, it was cancelled without further word.
{{canceledtoy}}
{{-}}

[[File:Crossovers-IronManAAGlowJet.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Iron Man''' (Marvel, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Two missiles
:A redeco of the Iron Man from the combiner pack with Spider-Man, this time in a "Silver Centurion"-style deco, with glow-in-the-dark eyes, engines, wing stars and arc reactor. Iron Man was sold under the "Iron Man: The Armored Avenger" banner. The toy was not announced prior to release, and appeared for sale in Canada before hitting closeout retailers in the United States.
{{-}}

===Mech Machines===
[[File:MechMachines-toy IronMan.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Iron Man to Arc Racer''' (2012)

:The ''Crossovers'' Iron Man sports car mold was redecoed for ''[[Transformers: Mech Machines|Mech Machines]]'', a short-lived toyline promoting the ''[[wikipedia:The Avengers (2012 film)|Avengers]]'' feature film. This release features golden instead of yellow plastic and has a blue chest triangle.
{{-}}

==Notes==
*Reprints of Iron Man stories were run as a back-up strip in early issues of the Marvel UK Transformers comics. Further reprints featuring the present day Iron Man appeared in issues #126-129 and #146-152. The Iron Man of 2020 also appeared in a crossover with [[Spider-Man]] reprinted in issues #119-125.
*Iron Man, and many other Marvel superheroes, appeared on the cover of [[Heavy Traffic!|''Transformers'' #22]], celebrating Marvel Comics' 25th anniversary.
*Iron Man has been voiced by many ''Transformers'' voice actors including [[David Kaye]] in the cartoon ''[[Wikipedia:Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Heroes|Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Heroes]]'' and in the video game ''[[Wikipedia:Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects|Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects]]'', [[Crispin Freeman]] in the video game ''Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2'', [[Tom Kenny]] in ''The Marvel Superhero Squad Show'' series, [[Adrian Pasdar]] in various projects beginning with ''Marvel Anime: Iron Man'', [[Idzi Dutkiewicz Sánchez]] in the Spanish dubbing of the ''Iron Man'' and ''Avengers'' live action movies, [[Andrés García]] in the Spanish dubbing of ''The Incredible Hulk'', and [[Keiji Fujiwara]] in the Japanese dubs of ''Iron Man'', ''Iron Man 2'', ''[[Avengers|The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes]]'', and in ''Marvel Anime: Iron Man''.
*Iron Man had a pre-''Crossovers'' transforming robot toy in the Toy Biz ''Marvel Megamorphs'' line (back before [[Hasbro]] had the Marvel license), which used the scrapped design for ''[[Transtech]]'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Transtech|Starscream]] as its base. Why? Because [[Draxhall Jump]] worked on both ''Transtech'' and ''Megamorphs''.
*Early Transformers concept writer (who came up with the name 'Optimus Prime') Dennis O'Neill was responsible for a famous, multi-year story arc on the 'Iron Man' comic between 1982 and 1986 - the very same period.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Iron Man''' (アイアンマン ''Aian Man'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Kāng-thiěh Jén''' (Taiwan, 鋼鐵人, "Steel Man")

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[[wikia:c:Marveldatabase:Anthony Stark (Earth-616)|Iron Man]] at Marvel Database
*{{w|Iron Man}} at Wikipedia

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Flameout

2017-03-02T11:52:53Z

Salkafar:

{{faction|autobot}}
:''Flameout is an [[Autobot]] [[Titan Master]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:TitansReturntoy-Flameout.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Mortal enemy of the [[Human Torch]].]]

'''Flameout''' is the [[Titan Master]] partner to [[Twin Twist]].

==Toys==
===Generations===
*'''Flameout & Twin Twist''' (Deluxe, [[2017]])

:Flameout is packaged with [[Twin Twist (G1)#TitansReturn|Twin Twist]], part of the fifth wave of ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]] [[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Deluxe figures. He transforms from a robot into Twin Twists's head, and can fit into the neck socket of any other ''Titans Return'' Deluxe, Voyager, or Leader Class figure.

==Trivia==

*Flameout's partner, Twin Twist, is the [[twin]] of [[Topspin]], whose Titan Master partner is called [[Freezeout_(Generations)|Freezeout]]. It's unknown as yet whether the two are connected.
{{comingsoontoy}}

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Flameout

2017-03-02T11:47:24Z

Salkafar:

{{faction|autobot}}
:''Flameout is an [[Autobot]] [[Titan Master]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:TitansReturntoy-Flameout.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Mortal enemy of the [[Human Torch]].]]

'''Flameout''' is the [[Titan Master]] partner to [[Twin Twist]].

==Toys==
===Generations===
*'''Flameout & Twin Twist''' (Deluxe, [[2017]])

:Flameout is packaged with [[Twin Twist (G1)#TitansReturn|Twin Twist]], part of the fifth wave of ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]] [[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Deluxe figures. He transforms from a robot into Twin Twists's head, and can fit into the neck socket of any other ''Titans Return'' Deluxe, Voyager, or Leader Class figure.

==Trivia==

*Flameout's partner, Twin Twist, is the [[twin]] of [[Topspin]], whose Titan Master partner is called [[Freezeout_(Generations)]]. It's unknown as yet whether the two are connected.
{{comingsoontoy}}

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Flameout

2017-03-02T11:46:18Z

Salkafar: /* Trivia */

{{faction|autobot}}
:''Flameout is an [[Autobot]] [[Titan Master]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:TitansReturntoy-Flameout.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Mortal enemy of the [[Human Torch]].]]

'''Flameout''' is the [[Titan Master]] partner to [[Twin Twist]].

==Toys==
===Generations===
*'''Flameout & Twin Twist''' (Deluxe, [[2017]])

:Flameout is packaged with [[Twin Twist (G1)#TitansReturn|Twin Twist]], part of the fifth wave of ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]] [[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Deluxe figures. He transforms from a robot into Twin Twists's head, and can fit into the neck socket of any other ''Titans Return'' Deluxe, Voyager, or Leader Class figure.

==Trivia==

*Flameout's partner, Twin Twist, is the [[twin]] of [[Topspin]], whose Titan Master partner is called [[Generations|Freezeout]]. It's unknown as yet whether the two are connected.
{{comingsoontoy}}

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Flameout

2017-03-02T11:45:15Z

Salkafar:

{{faction|autobot}}
:''Flameout is an [[Autobot]] [[Titan Master]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:TitansReturntoy-Flameout.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Mortal enemy of the [[Human Torch]].]]

'''Flameout''' is the [[Titan Master]] partner to [[Twin Twist]].

==Toys==
===Generations===
*'''Flameout & Twin Twist''' (Deluxe, [[2017]])

:Flameout is packaged with [[Twin Twist (G1)#TitansReturn|Twin Twist]], part of the fifth wave of ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]] [[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Deluxe figures. He transforms from a robot into Twin Twists's head, and can fit into the neck socket of any other ''Titans Return'' Deluxe, Voyager, or Leader Class figure.

==Trivia==

*Flameout's partner, Twin Twist, is the [[twin]] of [[Topspin]], whose Titan Master partner is called [[Freezeout|Generations]]. It's unknown as yet whether the two are connected.
{{comingsoontoy}}

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Flameout

2017-03-02T11:44:28Z

Salkafar:

{{faction|autobot}}
:''Flameout is an [[Autobot]] [[Titan Master]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:TitansReturntoy-Flameout.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Mortal enemy of the [[Human Torch]].]]

'''Flameout''' is the [[Titan Master]] partner to [[Twin Twist]].

==Toys==
===Generations===
*'''Flameout & Twin Twist''' (Deluxe, [[2017]])

:Flameout is packaged with [[Twin Twist (G1)#TitansReturn|Twin Twist]], part of the fifth wave of ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]] [[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Deluxe figures. He transforms from a robot into Twin Twists's head, and can fit into the neck socket of any other ''Titans Return'' Deluxe, Voyager, or Leader Class figure.

==Trivia==

*Flameout's partner, Twin Twist, is the [[twin]] of [[Topspin]], whose Titan Master partner is called [[Freezeout]]. It's unknown as yet whether the two are connected.
{{comingsoontoy}}

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Combiner

2016-09-21T22:38:09Z

Salkafar: /* Notes */

[[File:studioox combiners whatif.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer.]]
{{quote|Decepticons are '''obsessed''' with combining. Put two of 'em in a room and within seconds one will be standing on the other's shoulders. '''Fact.'''|[[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]]|"[[The Waiting Game]]"}}

A '''combiner''' (sometimes capitalized, sometimes not) is a group of Transformers that assemble and combine their bodies into a single machine, or that composite machine itself. Most combiners form a larger Super Robot with its own unique personality (a character in its own right), but other varieties of combiner exist, forming vehicles, weapons, or other items. Combiners tend to be considerably larger and more powerful than the average Transformer, equivalent to strategic-grade weapons.

There are a number of combiner-related terms that can be easy to mix up, partially because some of them are used interchangeably. Additionally, most of them have no formal definition and thus may be used differently by different fans. Consequently, most of the discussion which follows should not be taken as the word of [[Primus]], but as a rough description of common usage.

==Terms for combiners==
[[File:Combiner logo.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Worst...logo...ever.]]
'''Combiner''': As above, a member of a group of Transformers who assemble into a composite form. Also refers to that composite form itself. This is the most general term for all combining Transformers. "Combiner" is the most common term for combining Transformers that has been used by Hasbro in an official capacity, starting with the ''[[Micromaster]] Combiners'' from 1990 (with the exception of the more limited "special teams" and a recent official use of the term "gestalt"), having even appeared with its own logo on the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' toyline]] packaging.

[[File:DevastatorDissectionDreamwave.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|What, no Terror Claws? No Cranium Regulation Unit? What kind of lame dissection is this?!]]
'''Gestalt''': Generally only a "big robot" combiner with an emergent personality, but usage is imprecise. The term was coined by fans, and there was never consensus on how broadly it could be applied; for example, if [[Squawkbox]] would fall under the category or not. The term was and remains quite popular in the fandom, and it eventually gained official use as well. It's unclear when or how it first arose, but it is commonly understood to refer to [[wikipedia:gestalt psychology|gestalt psychology]], wherein the word roughly means a thing that is greater than or different from the sum of its parts. ''(For more on its origin and meaning, see [[#Notes|Notes]].)'' It remained firmly in realm of [[fanon]] for years, though its appearance in some ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' design sketches showed that the term had caught on with Hasbro designers. Then in 2007, "gestalt" [[Canonizing|made its first official appearance]] in the bio of the ''[[Titanium Series]]'' [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] toy, followed in the same year by the "[[Spotlight: Optimus Prime]]" comic (referring to [[Monstructor (G1)|Monstructor]]), and again in 2009 in the "[[First (and Second) in Flight]]" comic wherein [[Perceptor (Animated)|Perceptor]] describes [[Jetfire (Animated)|Jetfire's]] & [[Jetstorm (Animated)|Jetstorm's]] combination into [[Safeguard (Animated)|Safeguard]] as a sort of "gestalt powerlink".

'''Scramble City combiner''': A specific type of [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]] giant gestalt that follows the five-member design featured in the Japanese [[Scramble City (toyline)|''Scramble City'' toyline]]. The team leader is larger than the other members and forms the main body of the combiner, while the others are smaller and form the limbs. The limbs are interchangeable, although there is always a generally-accepted “normal” formation. Further, the limbs are interchangeable from one Scramble City-style combiner to another, making for a large number of bizarre combinations. (See [[Abomenaticus]], [[Cybertron Super Scramble]], [[Comperian]], [[Destron Super Scramble]], and [[Scramble 7]].) Limbs are also able to attach to and augment Metroplex & Metrotitan (see "Notes" below). Note that this term is purely descriptive rather than being a proper name.

'''Special Team''': A synonym for Scramble City-style combiner. When the ''Scramble City'' toys were marketed in Europe they were referred to as Special Teams, and the term even appeared in the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|UK comic book]] series. The term was used in some marketing materials in the US, such as packing lists for the toy [[Case|case assortments]], but never appeared in US fiction until the [[Transformers: The Ultimate Guide|''Ultimate Guide'']] was published in 2004. It was also used as the name for a [[Target]] [[exclusive]] five-pack of [[redeco]]s of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends]] toys released under the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' banner, "Special Team Leaders". Ironically, none of these toys were actually ''combiners''—the term simply referred to the ''characters'', since the redecos were [[homage]]s to the leaders of Generation 1 combiner teams, four of which were Scramble City-style combiners.

'''Super Robot''': A robot which is formed through the combination of two or more Transformers. Powered-up [[robot mode]]s composed of only one Transformer who combines with some of their own accessories are often also referred to as Super Robots, such as [[Powermaster]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] or the incarnations of Prime from ''Robots in Disguise'' and all three ''[[Unicron Trilogy]]'' series. It is probably safe to informally refer to any such mode as a Super Robot (thus including, say, G1 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] and ''Energon'' [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]]). Note that this means Super Robots are not always combiners and do not have to have their own personality. Rather, Super Robot and combiner are two different categories of Transformer which ''sometimes'' overlap. A one-robot Super Robot may also be referred to as that robot's [[Super Mode]].

'''Fusilateral quintrocombiner''': Coined by [[Simon Furman]] in [[Swarm (issue)|issue 9]] of the [[Transformers: Generation 2 (Marvel)|''Generation 2'' comic]] to refer to the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]]. It presumably is meant to refer to all the Scramble City-style teams except possibly the Seacons, as their combined forms consist of six robots (not five, so they could possibly be fusilateral hexocombiners I guess...). It may also apply to the Predacons, but it doesn't matter because nobody uses this term anyway.

'''Amalgam model''': Yet another obscure term for combiners first used by Simon Furman via [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] in the "[[Devastation Derby!]]" story in the UK comic books.

==Types of combiner==
As mentioned above, most combiners form a super robot. However, there are many other types of combining in the Transformers multiverse.

In the ''Energon'' franchise, most of the Autobot characters were able to combine with each other in pairs much like ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (franchise)|Victory]]'''s [[Multiforce]]. These combined forms can probably be considered Super Robots. The combined form was simply controlled by whichever Autobot was "on top". Make whatever jokes you will.

Generation 1 contains many examples of combined [[alternate mode]]s, including [[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]], [[Dreadwing (G1)|Dreadwing]], [[Big Powered]], the [[Triple Combination Battlestar Attack|Battlestar]], and the [[Targetmaster (technology)|Double Targetmasters]].

The [[Micromaster Combiner]]s are made up of Transformers whose altmodes combine into vehicles, with one partner being the front and another the rear. The combined forms do not have specific names. Thanks to the generic peg-and-socket connection method used, any two Micromaster combiners can be linked (though some such as the dump truck/space shuttle combo may attract comment). These altmode combiners should not be confused with the Micromaster "Sixcombiners", six-robot teams who combine to form a Super Robot.

The [[Unicron Trilogy]]'s [[Mini-Con]]s brought to the fiction combined weapon modes, like the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]] & [[Vorpal Saber]] [[sword]]s, [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]] cannon, and [[Skyboom (Armada)|Skyboom]] shield.

The [[Power Core Combiners]] use a different type of combining method. Instead of using 5 robots, the combined final robot is formed by one "Commander" type robot, and 4 different drones that form the arms and legs.

==Not combiners==
Not all cases of multiple things attaching to each other are combiners. As mentioned above, many Super Robots—which are formed through a conglomeration of parts—are not combiners. [[Landmine (Energon)|''Energon'' Landmine]], for example.

A similar case can be found in [[multi-component Transformer|Transformers who have two or more "components" which combine into a single entity]]. [[Sky Lynx (G1)|G1 Sky Lynx]] has lynx and dino-bird components, [[Omega Supreme (G1)|G1 Omega Supreme]] has tank, base, and rocket components, and [[Magmatron]] has three dinosaur components. However, all of these components are considered to be "part of" the overall Transformer, even through they can act independently. The [[Duocon]]s are another case of this sort. All of these examples are ''not'' combiners because there is only ''one'' Transformer involved in each of them, regardless of how many bodies that Transformer may simultaneously operate. Such robots are occasionally referred to as "Reverse Combiners" within the fandom.

(Confusing things further are the comics which treated Sky Lynx and the Duocons as triple changers, able to transform between the combined mode and the ones for individual components without any parts separating off.)

Sometimes a smaller Transformer will attach to and enhance a larger Transformer in some way. This is the case when Mini-Cons powerlink with bulks, as well as with [[Binary bonding|binary-bonded]] partners like [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]], [[Powermaster]]s/[[Godmaster (lifeform)|Godmaster]]s, [[Kiss Player]]s, and [[Breastforce]] members. Although these examples do include more than one Transformer (or a Transformer and a fleshling), they are not considered "combiners". The simplest justification for this is that, in these cases, the "combined" form is almost exactly the same in appearance as the non-combined form.

And sometimes [[Beast (G1)|things just combine for no real reason at all. Just deal with it. We hate it, oh God yes, but there it is. We're sorry.]]

==Fiction==
===Generation 1===
====Marvel Comics continuity====
=====Combiner teams=====
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[[File:Constructiconsbornmarvel.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|"...Well, at least our origin is consistent this time."]]
The [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s were designed and built by [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]] as the first combiner team. They were given life through [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]] energy stored in [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s head. The Constructicons had considerable difficulty coordinating together as Devastator in their first mission. {{storylink|The Next Best Thing to Being There!}}

Optimus Prime assigned a secret project to the architect [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]]. {{storylink|Rock and Roll-Out!}}

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''The [[Special Teams]] were first conceived within [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]]'s mind shortly after the human had relinquished control of the Creation Matrix to Optimus Prime. Shockwave was able to view this data remotely and prepare for their development.'' {{storylink|Second Generation!}}

Grapple's project was finished and revealed as [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], who was able to combine his rocket and tank modules into one mighty robot. This form of combination was considered inadequate next to the combination of the six Constructicon warriors, so the Autobots decided to learn learn how to utilize the more advanced technology. They staged an attack on a Decepticon coal mining base which drew out the Constructions. When they combined, [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Bumblebee]] was there recording their transformation pattern. {{storylink|Command Performances!}} [[File:Menasor superion heavy traffic.jpg|thumb|left]] They used this information to construct the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]]. Unfortunately, they were forced to go on their first mission with only [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]]'s personality programming completed, leaving the rest of the team, and [[Superion (G1)|Superion]], rather indifferent towards [[human]] casualties. {{storylink|Aerialbots over America!}} After their first mission proved a failure, Optimus Prime had [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] wipe their memory, and started reprogramming them with the Creation Matrix. However, [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]], who had gotten a lift to the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] on Silverbolt's plane mode, had injected Optimus Prime with a [[cerebro-shell]] with which [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] was able to steal energy from the Creation Matrix and bring his newly-built combiner team, the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] to life. {{storylink|Heavy Traffic!}} The [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobot]]s and [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]]s were the next combiner teams to become part of their respective factions' Earth-bound crew. {{storylink|Afterdeath!}}

{{note|The exact origin of the Protectobots and Combaticons is not revealed.}}

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''The combining [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]] were summoned to Earth from Cybertron by Megatron.'' {{storylink|Prey!}} The Predacons were ''again'' summoned to Earth by Shockwave. {{storylink|Gone but Not Forgotten!}} The [[Technobot (G1)|Technobot]]s were part of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]'s crew and the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcon]]s were part of [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]'s crew on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. They had the ability to combine. {{storylink|The Transformers: Headmasters|Headmasters}} ''The [[Seacon (G1)|Seacon]]s were combiners that were summoned from Cybertron to Earth by Shockwave.'' {{storylink|Enemy Action!}} They later came under the command of [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]]. {{storylink|Club Con!}}

{{note|It is not revealed how the Combiner technology that was developed on Earth was found among these Cybertron based crews. Some of the Decepticons on Cybertron were in contact with Earth Decepticons, so perhaps the technology was passed along and the Cybertron Autobots stole it from the Cybertron Decepticons. Or the Cybertron Transformers just developed the technology independently.}}

=====Other combiners=====
[[Darkwing]] and [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]] combine to form [[Dreadwing (G1)|Dreadwing]]. {{storylink|People Power!}} They appear to keep their individual personalities in their combined mode instead of merging their minds.

====Generation 1 cartoon continuity====
=====''The Transformers'' cartoon=====
On Cybertron, the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] were existing Transformers who were brainwashed by [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] to become Decepticons. Megatron also adapted them with the ability to combine into [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] to challenge [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]. Omega Supreme pursued the Constructicons for millions of years. {{storylink|The Secret of Omega Supreme (episode)|The Secret of Omega Supreme}} In 1984, the Constructicons were (re?)created on [[Earth]] with the ability to combine to bolster the Decepticons' strength. {{storylink|Heavy Metal War}}

{{note|For more on the conflicting origin of the Constructicons, see [[Constructicon (G1)#Origin inconsistency|here]].}}

The [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticon]]s and [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbot]]s were built from scratch and given personality by [[Vector Sigma]]. They were designed with the ability to combine. {{storylink|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2}}

[[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] installed the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]]s' [[personality component]]s into junked military vehicles. This brought the vehicles to life with the ability to combine. {{storylink|Starscream's Brigade}}

The [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobot]]s became part of the Autobot forces on Earth and were able to combine. {{storylink|The Revenge of Bruticus}}

Years later, the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacon]]s originated as combiners under the command of the [[Quintesson]]s. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5}} The combinable [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcon]]s were part of [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]'s troops. An intellectually enhanced [[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]] created the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobot]]s with the ability to combine. {{storylink|Grimlock's New Brain}}

=====''Wings Universe''=====
{{Wingsnote}}
Combining technology was the brainchild of the Decepticon warlord [[Deathsaurus (Victory)|Deathsaurus]], {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 36|Bruticus's ''Wings Universe'' profile}} who debuted the technology about nine million years ago on his new recruits the Combaticons, giving them the ability to combine into [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]. {{storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 5}} Later, Megatron defeated Deathsaurus to become sole leader of the Decepticons, stealing Deathsaurus's technology to augment his Constructicons with the ability to form Devastator. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 5}}

====Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity====
Experiments in combining were conducted both before and during the early phase of the civil war, in a process known as [[mass intellect]]. However, the combined forms suffered in that the stronger minds tended to drown out the weaker ones. Following the failure of the planetary engine turbines, the Constructicons turned their attention to the mass intellect process. They eventually developed a hyper vortex processor that managed to preserve the individuals minds in the combined whole. Testing the process on themselves, the Constructicons combined into Devastator. While the Constructicons were able to preserve their minds, Devastator was hampered by the need of all six Constructicons to agree on a course of action, which was usually destroy the Autobots. As a result, the combined intellects of the Constructicons did not translate to Devastator, who instead suffered serious mental disabilities. Despite this, Devastator's destructive capabilities greatly pleased Megatron, and he ordered the Constructicons to continue their experiments. {{storylink|Transformers: The Ultimate Guide}}
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====IDW Generation 1 continuity====
Combination between Cybertronians dates back to the era of the Thirteen Tribes, sometime after the departure of the Knights of Cybertron. [[Nexus Prime]] wielded the [[Enigma of Combination]], a relic of unknown power that facilitated combined forms between two or more Cybertronians. He engineered the Headmaster-style linkage between humanoid Cybertronians and the beast-bots of [[Onyx Prime]], and likely other forms of combination as well. {{storylink|Earthfall Chapter 3: The Mind Bomb|The Mind Bomb}} [[Galvatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Galvatron]] of the Darklands saw these mergers as an abomination, and warred against these early Combiners when the Thirteen Tribes fractured. Galvatron killed Nexus Prime in combat and captured the Enigma but was unable to destroy it. He decided to launch it into space in hopes that it would crash and burn up in some star.

[[File:Monstructor-idw1.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Wubba wubba wubba is Monstructor's song.]]
After the remaining Thirteen abandoned Cybertron, the remnants of the Thirteen Tribes came under the rule of Nova Major, who assumed the mantle of his former master [[Prima]] to become [[Nova Prime]]. The new Prime instructed his chief theoretical scientist [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] to find a way to recreate Combiner technology without the Enigma. Galvatron opposed these experiments, but concealed his role in the death of Nexus Prime. {{storylink|The Crucible}}

[[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] eventually succeeded in creating a form of Combiner technology, resulting in [[Pretender Monster|six volunteers]] being merged into [[Monstructor (G1)|Monstructor]]. Unfortunately, in this first prototype, the merging process led to insanity, and they were sealed away by [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]. {{storylink|Spotlight: Optimus Prime}} {{storylink|Primus: All Good Things}} [[Shockwave (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Shockwave]], a student of Jhiaxus, continued his combiner research as part of the Decepticon army, at the insistence of Megatron. {{storylink|Shockwaves}} The Decepticon team known as the [[Combicon]]s represented an experimental attempt at building a Decepticon combiner, but team member/right leg [[Ambulon]] defected and the project seemingly went nowhere. {{storylink|How Ratchet Got His Hands Back}} {{storylink|No Guns, No Swords, No Briefcases}}

Having escaped after millions of years, the Monstructor components captured by the Autobots {{storylink|Spotlight: Optimus Prime}} and placed into the custody of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] while [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] and the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobot]] studied them with the goal of rehabilitating them. The technology stymied Jetfire, who estimated it would take a lot more study before progress could be made. He didn't get the chance, however, since the "Monstructor Six" were soon captured by the [[Decepticon Secret Service]]. {{storylink|Spotlight: Arcee}} Monstructor was then captured by unidentified minions of [[Nova Prime|Nemesis Prime]] {{storylink|Spotlight: Hardhead}} and used to guard the [[Nega-Core]] on Rotan. He was engaged in combat by the Decepticon Secret Service and [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] while the Autobots sneaked around him. {{storylink|Spotlight: Sideswipe}} Following the battle, he fell under Decepticon control and was put under the command of [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 15|Lost and Found}}

Prior to the Surge, [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] followed up on the missing Shockwave's combiner research. The Decepticons finally completed their own combiner in the form of [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], bypassing the insanity normally caused by uniting the minds of several individuals by having the like-minded [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] form him, and deliberately suppressing their individual personalities in the combination. {{storylink|Before the Dawn}} After the devastation caused by Devastator during the Surge events on Earth, Spike Witwicky of Skywatch prioritized the sanctioning of the Constructicons. He personally hunted down Scrapper and killed him to prevent Devastator from ever being reformed. {{storylink|Scrapper (issue)|Scrapper}} After retrieving Scrapper's corpse from Skywatch, however, the Constructicons demonstrated the ability to continue forming Devastator, albeit with a "dead leg". {{storylink|Chaos Part Three: Kings|Kings}}

Several years after Devastator's first appearance, [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] used illegal combiner technology to modify the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] to be able to form [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]]. Swindle wanted Menasor to kill [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ultra Magnus]], any other Autobots as were in reach, and steal a space ship [[Hot Rod/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Hot Rod]]'s Autobots and the Decepticons which Swindle had both been working on to get off Earth. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 4: "Enemies of the System"|Enemies of the System}} However, the minds of the Stunticons couldn't unite properly and kept conflicting, causing Menasor to be defeated by the Autobots. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 5: "Earthworks"|Earthworks}}

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Using a mysterious energy emitted by Cybertron's core, [[D-Void]] combined [[Galvatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Galvatron]]'s [[Sweep (G1)|Sweep]] army with brainwashed Decepticon soldiers, creating a [[Deceptigod|giant monster]] under the entity's direct control. {{storylink|Chaos Part Three: Kings|Kings}} Inspired by D-Void's ability to create a powerful combined body by repressing the wills of the individuals, [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]] learned to manipulate the very same energy. He maintained the signal on the outskirts of the New Iacon settlement, discombobulating the sensors of individual Cybertronians who ventured too far from the growing city. Multiple Cybertronians, such as the Aerialbots, experienced a different effect under the signal's influence. Unnatural conflict developed between the Aerialbots, pitting them against one another until they spontaneously reformatted into a single combined entity (perhaps as a CNA-level defense mechanism). [[Ironhide (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ironhide]] and the Dinobots experienced a similar reaction when they went looking for the Aerialbots, until they encountered Superion. Together, Ironhide, the Dinobots and combined Aerialbots (now known as [[Superion (G1)|Superion]]) apparently made a large enough group that the combiner signal stopped affecting them. {{storylink|Dinobot Hunt (IDW)|Dinobot Hunt}} {{storylink|Night and the City}}

Meanwhile, [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] and the Decepticon leadership had secretly taken control of the Autobot strategist [[Prowl (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Prowl]], retrofitting his quarters in New Iacon as "The Black Room", an experimental theatre off the security grid where they could improve further on the combiner signal and technology. Prowl and Megatron were both re-engineered with new bodies, part of a modular design with the similarly modified Constructicons to create Devastator from different components. {{storylink|Before the Dawn}} Prowl was forced to link with the Constructicons to form a Devastator under the control of Bombshell's cerebro-shells, but when Arcee killed Bombshell, Devastator went haywire. A Prowl-centric Devastator personality emerged from the combiner, rampaging out of control and even ripping apart Superion, who had returned from the wastelands. {{storylink|Plan for Everything}} Ironhide managed to reach Prowl's core personality within the combiner, encouraging him to separate. When Megatron tried to trigger his own Devastator combination with the Constructicons, the Autobots stopped him. {{storylink|Heavy Is the Head}} As a result of these events, the Constructicons began to see Prowl as a kindred spirit, and allied themselves with the Autobots in order to remain with him. {{storylink|Second Exodus}} Prowl soon became the de facto leader of the Constructicons, and tactically deployed Devastator on several occasions. {{storylink|Black Planet: Dark Cybertron Chapter 11|Black Planet}}

Monstructor resurfaced after the Chaos war, allied with Jhiaxus and Bludgeon. The Combiner prototype opposed Orion Pax and his allies on several occasions until Shockwave's plans were finally obstructed. {{storylink|Syndromica (1)}} {{storylink|Syndromica (2)}} {{storylink|The Becoming: Dark Cybertron Chapter 10|The Becoming}} {{storylink|Black Planet: Dark Cybertron Chapter 11|Black Planet}} {{storylink|...And the Damage Done: Dark Cybertron Finale|...And the Damage Done}}

[[File:MistakesAndMayhem-Defensor.jpg|thumb|left|200px|"To fight monsters, we created monsters of our own."]]
Out of concern for the destructive potential of the various Combiners, Starscream (as ruler of Cybertron) ordered a team of scientists to work on repairing the damaged Superion. [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] agreed to assist in the repair efforts, and volunteers [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]] and [[Alpha Bravo]] presented themselves to become part of the Superion combiner as necessary. {{storylink|The World of Tomorrow}} The [[Enigma of Combination]], recovered from Earth by Prowl-Devastator and stolen by Starscream's agent [[Scoop (G1)|Scoop]], {{storylink|The Onyx Interface Conclusion: The Obliterati}} was used to accelerate repairs. The Enigma was also used to enhance [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]], whom [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] immediately set loose on [[Caminus]] to rob the planet blind. {{storylink|First Contact (IDW)|First Contact}} Subsequently, Superion was deployed to successfully stop Menasor. {{storylink|The Sum and Its Parts}} However, Prowl got wind of contact between Cybertron and Caminus and returned with the Constructicons to Cybertron, {{storylink|The Possible Light}} forming Devastator to forcefully sever interplanetary relations. Even the might of Superion failed against Devastator, and so Starscream drafted the newly arrived informal association of "[[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobot]]s" to form [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]], who finally stopped the rampaging giant. {{storylink|Mistakes and Mayhem}}

With Prowl in custody, Starscream rebuilt Devatator using the Enigma, integrating Scoop into the gestalt in the hopes that his religious zeal to his "chosen one" would make Devastator's psyche easier to control. Prowl, down not but out, countered by roping Rattrap into stealing the Enigma, and causing a distraction by liberating the Stunticons, who combined into Menasor and attacked the Space Bridge. He was intercepted by the three other combiners. Realizing that time was running out, Prowl used the Enigma to create a makeshift combiner from nearby Autobots- Optimus Prime, Ironhide, Sunstreaker, Mirage, and himself. Now operating as "[[Optimus Maximus (G1)|Optimus Maximus]]", this new combiner headed out to put a stop to the mayhem. {{storylink|You, Me, and the Universe}}

Devastator was furious at Prowl for "abandoning" him, and this anger overwhelmed Scoop's ability to keep the combiner in line. Optimus Maximus, after pulling himself together, teamed up with Superion and Defensor in a fight that spanned the galaxy. The trio ultimately emerged triumphant, with both Menasor and Devastator knocked back into their component 'bots. Optimus Maximus willingly split himself apart in the aftermath so that Prowl could be arrested. {{storylink|All That Remains}}

[[File:CombinerHunters victorion.jpg|thumb|right|200px|It was at this moment Arcee knew she'd screwed up.]]

Arcee later tried to steal the Enigma of Combination, so that no other Transformers could be forcefully altered against their will. She was intercepted by Windblade and Chromia, who chased her to the [[Rust Sea|Sea of Rust]]. There, they incidentally encountered the [[Torchbearer]]s of Caminus. [[Rust Dust]] tried to protect the Enigma from Arcee and accidentally activated it, merging all six Torchbearers into [[Victorion]]. Windblade managed to talk the vengeful combiner down and convinced her to disassemble. The Enigma was later returned to Starscream's custody. {{storylink|An Uneventful Night}}

The combination process appears to have deeper ramifications — and deleterious psychological side-effects — for Cybertronians; Galvatron described the process as "rotting away the individual". {{storylink|Onyx Interface Part Three: ONoffON|OnoffON}} After becoming part of Devastator, Prowl began suffering energon "nosebleeds" {{storylink|Earthfall Chapter 3: The Mind Bomb|The Mind Bomb}} and began unconsciously referring to his Constructicon teammates as "Scrapper". {{storylink|Earthfall Chapter 5: I Dream of Wires|I Dream of Wires}} Likewise, the five Constructions started losing their individual quirks and personality traits, speaking with an increasingly unified voice. {{storylink|Onyx Interface Part Three: ONoffON|OnoffON}} Defensor and Superion both showed an unwillingness to split into their components, which worried Optimus Prime. Prowl referred to their new gestalt modes as the team's new "normal form", and noted that it was difficult for combiner teams to stay separate. {{storylink|You, Me, and the Universe}} After his arrest, Prowl taunted Optimus Prime, arguing that since they had formed Optimus Maximus together, a part of Prowl would always exist in Prime's mind. Prowl also mentioned that his experiences as Devastator meant that he no longer saw the Decepticons as enemies, but as a part of him. {{storylink|Now and On Earth}}

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When Optimus Prime annexed Earth, he used both Superion and Victorion to do so (while Starscream kept Devastator). However, the Enigma of Combination had, thanks to the machinations of [[G.B. Blackrock|Garrison Blackrock]], 'infected' all of Earth's computer devices and thus turned the planet itself into one big Enigma that [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] controlled. Using it he was able to separate Enigma-formed combiners (Superion being immune) and create his own at will, merging his own troops into [[Galvatronus]] and several of his enemies into [[Sky Reign]]. Who cares if they're abominations when they're helping him win? {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 4: It's Beginning To And Back Again|It's Beginning To And Back Again}}

[[File:windblade_volume2_devisiun.jpg|thumb|right|350px|My Little Devisiun]]

Meanwhile, the Transformer colonists of [[Devisiun]] evolved into [[Micromaster Combiner]]s. When merged with [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]'s mind, [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] caught a glimpse of [[Vanquish (G1)|Vanquish]] and [[Fireshot (G1)|Fireshot]] separating from their combined vehicle mode. {{storylink|Windblade issue 4}} When the inhabitants of Devisiun made formal contact with Cybertronians, Vanquish was quick to point out that his people were not "true" combiners like Superion, although they seemed impressed by the technology. {{storylink|Windblade vol. 2 issue 6|Windblade vol. 2 #6}}

The [[Ammonite]]s, a diminutive faction of robotic shapeshifters far more advanced than Cybertronians, were "omnicombinational": any Ammonite could combine with many others into a wide variety of forms, even mimicking [[Paddox|Cybertronians]]. {{storylink|Little Victories}}

===''Beast Wars''===
====IDW ''Beast Wars'' comics====
[[File:DawnOfThePredacus-magnabossvsmegatron.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Magnaboss SMASH!]]
In the final days of the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]], [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] oversaw the creation of [[Predacus]], a combiner formed from the members of the [[Tripredacus Council]]. {{storylink|Dawn of the Predacus}} The Autobots and [[Maximal]]s retaliated by creating [[Magnaboss (BW)|Magnaboss]], uniting some of the most seasoned veterans of the war. {{storylink|Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|Beast Wars Sourcebook}} Both Magnaboss and Predacus played vital roles in the last battle of the war that led to the signing of the [[Pax Cybertronia]]. {{storylink|Dawn of the Predacus}}

By the time of the [[Great Upgrade]], combiner technology had been largely abandoned and dismissed as too energy-inefficient. The exception was the Tripredacus Council, who had apparently refined the technology to create [[Tripredacus]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|Beast Wars Sourcebook}}

===2001 ''Robots in Disguise''===
Combination was taken for granted and combiners were commonplace. (About half the characters are combiners, depending how you count.) No special explanation of their origin was offered.

====One-robot combiners====
*In the television show, [[Megatron (RID)|Megatron/Galvatron]] was able to transform into his hand mode and then combine with his ship, the ''[[Megastar]]''.

====Two-robot combiners====
*[[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]] is capable of combining with his [[Relatives|brother]] [[Ultra Magnus (RID)|Ultra Magnus]] to form [[Omega Prime]].

====Three-robot combiners====
*[[Team Bullet Train]], consisting of [[Midnight Express (RID)|Midnight Express]], [[Railspike (RID)|Railspike]], and [[Rapid Run (RID)|Rapid Run]], combine into [[Rail Racer (RID)|Rail Racer]]. Their turned-to-evil counterparts [[Astrotrain (RID)|Astrotrain]], [[Steamhammer (RID)|Steamhammer]], and [[Loco (RID)|Loco]] combine into [[Dominus Trannis]].
*[[Fortress Maximus (RID)|Fortress Maximus]] is technically a three robot combination, although most of those robots could be considered drones. [[Cerebros (RID)|Cerebros]] and [[Emissary (RID)|Emissary]] combine together to form Fortress Maximus's head, which connects to the body.

====Four-robot combiners====
*The [[Build Team (RID)|Build Team]] ([[Wedge]], [[Grimlock (RID 2001)|Grimlock]], [[Heavy Load (RID)|Heavy Load]], and [[Hightower (RID)|Hightower]]) can combine into the robot [[Landfill (RID)|Landfill]]. Their turned-to-evil counterparts [[Bonecrusher (Universe Ultra)|Bonecrusher]], [[Hightower (Universe Ultra)|Hightower]], [[Long Haul (Universe Ultra)|Long Haul]], and [[Scavenger (Universe Ultra)|Scavenger]] combine into [[Devastator (Universe Ultra)|Devastator]].
*The [[Protection Team]] members ([[Defensor (OTFCC)|Hot Spot]], [[Blades (RID)|Blades]], [[First Aid (RID)|First Aid]], and [[Rook (RID)|Rook]]) can combine into [[Defensor (OTFCC)|Defensor]].

====Five-robot combiners====
*The combined form of the [[Commandos]] is a being named [[Ruination (RID)|Ruination]]. This combiner is controlled almost entirely by [[Mega-Octane]], in order to be a more effective, coordinated being than most other combiners.

===Unicron Trilogy===
====''Armada'' cartoon====
[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] could combine with his trailer to form a Super Mode robot. With this ability at his disposal, he beat the tar out of every Decepticon at least once. Then a new magic mushroom appeared: [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]]. During a battle with the Decepticons, the Autobots were totally getting slagged by [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s new tactician [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] and his 'henchman' [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]]. Right when it seemed hopeless, a space shuttle fell from the sky and combined with Optimus to form Jet Optimus. Needless to say, Megatron was rather surprised. The Decepticons kept trying to beat the Autobots and miserably failed each time, frequently due to this new team-up, which also helped the Autobots survive and win [[the Unicron Battles]]. A third magic mushroom appeared late on in the series literally out of nowhere. Prime's new 'shroom, named [[Overload (Armada)|Overload]], formed a large pair of cannons on top of Super Optimus's shoulders. Overload's additional firepower, combined with the already impressive firepower of the Requiem Blaster, enabled Optimus to destroy the being known as [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]].

The Decepticons were not without their own combiner; Tidal Wave was able to combine with Megatron to form additional armor and a back-mounted [[jet pack|rocket pack]]. The only practical upshot of this is that Megatron could now fly, which came in handy from time to time.

The three [[Mini-Con]] companions of the humans Rad, Alexis and Carlos could band together to form Perceptor. There were three other Mini-Con combiner teams who could form the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]], the [[Skyboom (Armada)|Skyboom Shield]], and the [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]]. A fourth weapon existed as a [[Vorpal Saber|dark clone]] of the Star Saber, wielded by the evil [[Nemesis Prime (Armada)|Nemesis Prime]].

====''Linkage'' comic====
The non-flying members of the evil [[Speed Chaser Team]] could form the [[Magnawing]] aircraft to transport themselves around. {{storylink|Linkage Part 4}}

====''Energon''====
During this period, one couldn't swing a dead cybercat without hitting a combiner, as every Autobot, save for the Omnicons, was capable of merging with another, or with an augmenting portion of his vehicle mode. Then the [[Bruticus Maximus (Energon)|three]] [[Constructicon Maximus|Maximus]] [[Superion Maximus|teams]] arrived, giving the Decepticons two five-part combiners and the Autobots one.
{{see|Spark of Combination}}

====''Cybertron'' comic====
The [[Deep Space Mini-Con Team]] could combine into the [[Umbral Blaster]] {{storylink|Revelations Part 5}} while the [[Sky Terror Mini-Con Team]] could form the [[Chaos Saber]].

====''Timelines''====
The [[Zephyr Blade Mini-Con Team]] could form the [[Pyro Saber]], {{storylink|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News Reporter|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News, 19/5/2015}} the [[Burning Rubber Mini-Con Team]] the [[Cosmotector (Armada)|Cosmotector]], the [[Cosmic Exploration Team]] the [[Astro Blaster (Armada)|Astro Blaster]], and the [[Urban Protection Team]] [[Bumble]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 11/7/2015}}

===Live-action film series===
Experimental combiner technology was developed by the Decepticons for combat advantage (yeah, that's right, the 'Cons do invent stuff themselves sometimes) and then used on the [[Constructicon (ROTF)|Constructicon]]s who are able to form [[Devastator (ROTF)|Devastator]]. Comfort was rather decidedly not on the top of the list of priorities and, as a result, the process is brutally painful to the Transformers involved, which also makes the combiners fuse in a very aggressive and painful manner (it's a vicious circle). The mental and physical torture involved leaves Devastator only interested in causing destruction.<ref>Devastator's [http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/discover/Battle-Bios.cfm Battle Bio] at Hasbro.com</ref>

[[Knock Out (ROTF)|Knock Out]] hopes to undergo the "combination retrofit" process.<ref>Knock Out's toy bio.</ref>

{{note|No details are given regarding this "combination retrofit" technology, but it is a possible factor in [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] and [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]]'s ice cream truck mode.}}

Combiners are not limited to one combination scheme. Their final form may also vary.<ref>[http://unicron-events-interviews.blogspot.com/2009/10/hasbro-q-10212009.html Hasbro's answer to Unicron.com] as part of the [[Hasbro Q&A/October 2009#Unicron.com|October 2009 Q&A]].</ref>

===Aligned continuity family===
Combining is an art as old as Cybertron itself; the very first combiner, [[Nexus Prime]], was also one of the [[Thirteen]]. [[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]] would eventually experiment with combination technology. Before the [[Great War (Prime)|Great War]], Shockwave experimented on the [[Combaticon (WFC)|Combaticons]] during his time at [[Crystal City]]. Their combined form, the savage and uncontrollable [[Bruticus (WFC)|Bruticus]], was deemed too dangerous and was put in stasis for safety.

In [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]], he created three combining [[Insecticon (WFC)|Insecticon]]s, which were torn apart by [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] during a gladiatorial pitfight. During the war, the Combaticons were re-activated and opted to join the Decepticons, putting their nigh-unstoppable combined form to good use. Midway through the war, he perfected his experiments, creating the [[Constructicon (WFC)|Constructicon]] combiner known as [[Devastator (WFC)|Devastator]]. Autobot saboteurs managed to steal and reverse-engineer combiner technology, and created [[Defensor (WFC)|Defensor]], who battled Devastator to a standstill at the [[Tagan Heights]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Exodus|Exodus}}

The five [[Aerialbot (WFC)|Aerialbots]] aboard the ''[[Ark (WFC)|Ark]]'' were combiners; their gestalt form of [[Superion (Prime)|Superion]] was instrumental in rescuing both Autobots and Decepticons from the Quintesson-controlled [[Aquatron]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Retribution|Retribution}}

The Decepticon criminal [[Chop Shop (RID)|Chop Shop]] was formed from five identical robots. Notably, he could function without all of his limbs in-place and could appropriate minicons like [[Fixit (RID)|Fixit]] as replacement limbs. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye (RID)|More than Meets the Eye}}

==Combiner list==
{{note|Due to the many uses of redecoes as new characters and convenience for reading, each mold is listed on its own line, with all different-character decoes/retools on the same line.}}
;Combiners with two members
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Jet Optimus]]
*[[Mega-Dinobot]]
*[[Decibel]]
*[[Legout]]
*[[Slamdance (G1)]]
*[[Squawkbox]]
*[[Dreadwing (G1)]] / [[Darkwings]]
*[[Stormtrooper (Cybertronian)|Stormtrooper]]s
*[[Multiforce]] members
**[[Wingwaver]]
**[[Dashtacker]]
**[[Machtackle]] 
*[[Dreadwing (G2)]] and [[Smokescreen (G2)]]'s combined form / [[Megatron (G1)]] and [[Starscream (G1)]]'s combined form / [[Formation Scream]] / [[Stealth Bomber]] / [[Dreadwing (RID)]] / [[Gigant Sniper]]
*[[Powered Master]]s
**[[Sky Powered]]
**[[Land Powered]]
**[[Big Powered]] ''(actually consists of three members)''
*[[Powerlinx#Energon|Silver and Gold Powerlinx users]]
*[[Safeguard (Animated)]]
*[[Skids (ROTF)]] and [[Mudflap (ROTF)]] in ice cream truck mode

;Combiners formed by main bodies with power-up partners
{{See also|Super Mode}}
*[[Ginrai (human)|God Ginrai]]
*[[Star Saber (Victory)|Victory Saber]]
*[[Omega Prime]]
*The combined form of [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]]
*[[Optimus Supreme (Energon)]]
*[[Optimus Prime Super Modes#Live-action film series|Power Up Optimus Prime]] (''aka'' [[Optimus Prime Super Modes#Live-action film series|Jetpower Optimus Prime]])

{{note|Optimus Prime and Jetfire are not a combiner in the fiction — Optimus simply uses Jetfire's corpse as parts to enhance his strength and firepower.}}

;Combiners with three or more members (non-Scramble City-type)
*[[Devastator (G1)]]
*[[Devastator (ROTF)]]
*[[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]]
*[[Raiden]]
*[[Monstructor (G1)]] / [[Dinoking]]
*[[Road Caesar]]
*[[Liokaiser]]
*[[Big Rescue Force]]
*[[Landcross (Victory)|Landcross]]
*[[Magnaboss (BW)]] / [[Magnaboss (BWII)]]
*[[Megatron (Armada)|MegaWing Galvatron]]
*[[Megatron (Armada)|Dark MegaWing Galvatron]]
*[[Prime Processing Unit]] {{storylink|Collect and Save}}
*[[Tripredacus]] / [[Tripledacus]]
*[[Tri-Rex]]
*[[Rail Racer (RID)]] / [[Dominus Trannis]]
*[[Landfill (RID)]] / [[Devastator (Universe Ultra)]]
*Unnamed [[Minibot combiner]] {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 8|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 8}}
*[[Beast (G1)|Beast]] {{storylink|The Beast Within|The Beast Within}}
*[[Insectrain]] {{storylink|Hearts of Steel issue 2}}
*[[Reedman]]
*"[[Deceptigod]]"
*[[Abominus (Prime)]] / [[Goradora]]
*[[Mighty Robot]]
*[[Mighty Vehicle]]

;Triple Combination combiners
*[[Gekisoumaru|DaiGekisou]]
*[[Kenzan|DaiKenzan]]
*[[Gekisoumaru|GoGekisou]]
*[[Ganoh|GoGanoh]]
*[[Hishoumaru|GoHishou]]
*[[Jinbu|GoJinbu]]
*[[Kenzan|GoKenzan]]
*[[Sensuimaru|GoSensui]]

;Scramble City-type combiners
*[[Bruticus (G1)]] / [[Battle Gaia]] / [[Ruination (RID)|Ruination]]
*[[Defensor (G1)]] / [[Guard City]]
*[[Menasor (G1)]]
*[[Superion (G1)]]
*[[Abominus (G1)]]
*[[Computron (G1)|Computron]]
*[[Piranacon (G1)|Piranacon]]<ref name="seacon">With extra "limb" robot used as weapon.</ref> / [[King Poseidon]]<ref name="seacon" /> / [[God Neptune (BWII)]] / [[God Neptune (BWSG)]]
*[[Bruticus (WFC)]] / [[Ruination (FOC)]]
*[[Optimus Maximus (G1)]]
*[[Victorion]]
*[[Sky Reign]]
*[[Grand Galvatron]]
*[[Thunder Mayhem]]
*[[Predacus]]
*[[Wreckage (G1)]]

;Official mix-n-match Scramble City-type combiners
*[[Abomenaticus]]
*[[Comperian]]
*[[Cybertron Super Scramble]]
*[[Destron Super Scramble]]
*[[Scramble 7]]
*[[Ultra Prime]]
*[[Galvatronus]]
*[[Betatron]]

;Micromaster-type combiners
*[[Micromaster Combiner]] Squads
**[[Barrage (Micromaster)|Barrage]] and [[Heave]]
**[[Blackout (G1)|Blackout]] and [[Spaceshot]]
**[[Blast Master]] and [[Phaser]]
**[[Direct-Hit (G1)|Direct-Hit]] and [[Power Punch (G1)|Power Punch]]
**[[Excavator (G1)|Excavator]] and [[Stonecruncher (G1)|Stonecruncher]] / [[Retro]] and [[Surge (G1)|Surge]]
**[[Fireshot (G1)|Fireshot]] and [[Vanquish (G1)|Vanquish]]
**[[Full-Barrel]] and [[Overflow]]
**[[Grit (G1)|Grit]] and [[Knockout (G1)|Knockout]]
**[[Half-Track (G1)|Half-Track]] and [[Meltdown (G1)|Meltdown]]
**[[Hammer (G1)|Hammer]] and [[Sledge (G1)|Sledge]] / [[Cement-Head]] and [[Terror-Tread]]
**[[Missile Master]] and [[Moonrock]]
**[[Oiler]] and [[Slide]]
**[[Power Run]] and [[Strikedown]]
**[[Roadburner]] and [[Wheel Blaze]]
*[[Sixliner]] / [[Sixtrain]]<ref>Sixtrain was redecoed and retooled from Sixliner.</ref> / [[Rail Racer (Universe)]]<ref>Universe Rail Racer uses the same deco as Takara's 2003 redecoed "reissue" of Sixtrain.</ref>
*[[Sixbuilder]] / [[Decepticon Sixbuilder]] / [[Devastator (Universe Micromaster)]]
*[[Sixturbo]] / [[Defensor (Universe)]]
*[[Sixwing|Sixwing / Berserker Sixwing / Destron Sixwing]] / [[Superion (Universe)]]

;Mini-Con combiners
*[[Perceptor (Armada)#Armada 3|Perceptor (Armada)]] / [[Bumble]]
*[[Perceptor (Armada)#Energon 3|Perceptor (Energon)]] / [[Heavy Metal (Super Link)|Heavy Metal]] / [[Windcharger (Super Link)]] / [[Perceptor (Armada)#Cybertron|Perceptor (Cybertron)]] / [[Bumble]]
*[[Mirror]] / [[Nightcreeper]]
*[[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]] / [[Umbral Blaster]] / [[Astro Blaster (Armada)]] / [[Transwarp Blaster]]
*[[Skyboom (Armada)]] / [[Magnawing]] / [[Cosmotector (Armada)]]
*[[Star Saber (Armada)]] / [[Vorpal Saber]] / [[Energon Saber]] / [[Cryo Saber]] / [[Chaos Saber]] / [[Pyro Saber]]
*[[Centuritron]]

;Maximus-type [[Powerlinx]] combiners
*[[Bruticus Maximus (Energon)]] / [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus Maximus (G1)]] (Universe) / [[Bruticus Maximus (ROTF)]]
*[[Constructicon Maximus]] / [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator (Classics)]]
*[[Superion Maximus]] / [[Dauntless Maximus]] / [[Superion (G1)]] (Universe) / [[Superion (ROTF)]]
*[[Nexus Prime]]

;"Omnicombinational" [[Stentarian]] combiners
*[[16444/9]]
*[[Paddox]]
*[[Centuritron]]

==Unused concepts==
[[File:Generations Street Combiner.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|He transforms into a traffic jam.]]
Combiners were a very popular idea during the Generation 1 toyline and as such there are loads of scrapped combiner designs that never got past the drawing board. Among them were:
*A Scramble City-style dinosaur combiner. The body is a T-Rex, while the limbs are a Pterodactyl (right arm), Ankylosaurus (left leg), Dimetrodon (left arm), and Styracosaurus (right leg)<ref>[[Transformers Generations]], p22</ref>
*A decidedly goofy organic insect combiner composed of a stag beetle (right leg), another beetle (left leg), grasshopper (left arm), fly (right arm), and a cockroach body.<ref name="p99">[[Transformers Generations]], p99</ref>
*A cybernetic beast combiner that did not form a robot, but rather a large cybernetic monster. It is formed from a cyber bat, mole, stag beetle, and a couple of fish things.<ref name="p99" />
*A fifteen (!) vehicle Micromaster combiner where the only attached parts not contained by the component robots were the large robot fists. This combiner consists of three uniformly colored teams (in a similar fashion to the vehicular Voltron of the same time period):
**Air team (blue)- two jets, two helicopters, a space shuttle.
**Construction team (green)- a hauler, a bulldozer, a steam shovel, a tank (don't ask), a missile carrier (don't ask).
**Street team (red)- two cars, a motorcycle, a formula racer, a jeep.<ref name="p108">[[Transformers Generations]], p108</ref>
*Another, simpler dinosaur combiner composed of a Pterodactyl, a not-really-a-Stegosaurus, and a T-Rex with a very large head. The three combine into a dinosaur thing similar to [[Magmatron]]'s combined dino mode. It shares many visual characteristics with Tomy's relatively simple robot designs.<ref name="p108" />
[[File:ClassicVehicombiner.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Either the smallest steamboat ever, or the largest car in existence.]]
*A five vehicle combiner (evidently not Scramble City-style in nature) composed of a steam engine (right arm), steam boat (torso), car (right leg), truck (left leg), and plane (left arm).
*A base consisting mostly of ramps and a hollow tower in the center that combined with 14 non-transforming cars and vans. Two vehicles make up each limb, with three crammed in the chest, two for feet, and one that slides into the tower's gun platform to form the head. The ramps would then act as an exoskeleton to contain all of the components.<ref name="p79">[[Transformers Generations 2009#Volume 2|Transformers Generations 2009 Vol. 2]], p79</ref>
*A robot formed from a truck cab and four cars with no robot modes that each have flip out weapon arrays. This may qualify more as a conventional "super robot" than a standard combiner, but we may never know.<ref name="p80">[[Transformers Generations 2009#Volume 2|Transformers Generations 2009 Vol. 2]], p80</ref>
*A "Duocon" (or rather, "Triocon", in this case) style robot formed by three cars. One car splits in half to form the arms, another splits for the legs, and a third folds in half to reveal the robot head and connect it all together.<ref name="p80"/>
*A Concorde jet that split into two robots, where the front portion's robot can pop out three wheels and a spare cockpit to give it a land mode. Presumably the larger rear robot could do the same.<ref name="p81">[[Transformers Generations 2009#Volume 2|Transformers Generations 2009 Vol. 2]], p81</ref>
*Two military convoy "trains", one good, one evil, of six vehicles each hooked together that combine along the lines of Devastator but with loads more guns. The robot core is formed by a tractor trailer that leads either convoy, the good one being long nosed, the evil one being flat, each with trailers that open up into small cannon platforms usable by the five smaller robots. Said trailers also become their respective combined form's handgun. The other five members each have a specific large weapon such as a missile rack or chaingun that they can also use in robot mode.<ref name="p83">[[Transformers Generations 2009#Volume 2|Transformers Generations 2009 Vol. 2]], p83</ref>

==Notes==
*'''Gestalt''', a German word which literally means 'form' or 'shape', in this context refers to the psychological concept, namely 'something which is more or greater than the sum of its parts', e.g. a table being more than the timber it's made out of. The origin of "gestalt" as a fan-term is unknown; the earliest documented use is in 1998, when it was already in common parlance.<ref>[https://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/af8234bb79475e5f?dmode=source&output=gplain&noredirect Earliest known alt.toys.transformers post using "gestalt"]</ref> Intriguingly, however, the [[wikipedia:Isaac Asimov's Robots in Time|''Robots in Time'' series of novels]] published in 1993-94 prominently feature a "gestalt robot" who could split into six smaller autonomous robots, each with a different personality. If this actually inspired some ''Transformers'' fan searching for a good word to use, there is no evidence of it, but the publishing timeframe is conspicuously close to the opaque early days of the online fandom.
*[[Devastator (G1)|Generation 1 Devastator]] and [[Raiden]] are the only combiners from the [[Diaclone]] toyline.
*[[Scramble City (toyline)|Scramble City]]-type combiners were initially designed to be a sub-line of ''[[Diaclone]]'' called ''Jizai Gattai'' ("Free Combination"). This goes along with their ability to interact with and attach to [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] and [[Metrotitan (Zone)|Metrotitan]], the designs of which were also originally intended for the ''Diaclone'' line.
*Six of the seven released Generation 1 Scramble City-type combiners were apparently released in themed pairs, themes usually further reinforced by their team members' tech spec bios to some extent.
**Aerialbots (air vehicles) and Stunticons (ground vehicles)
**Protectobots (rescue vehicles) and Combaticons (offensive vehicles... and a space shuttle)
**Technobots (futuristic vehicles) and Terrorcons (fantastical beasts)
**The Seacons are the odd men out, but the above-mentioned unreleased dinosaur Scramble City-style combiner may have been an intended adversary.
*Combiners—or, perhaps more appropriately, ''gestalts''—are almost always much larger than their components would suggest; examples from almost any incarnation of the franchise that includes them show combiners that tower over regular or even large Transformers even when the individual team members are smaller than average. Perhaps the most egregious example, the Dreamwave G1 comics present Devastator as almost absurdly huge. After engaging and defeating Superion, he holds one of the latter's component members in his hand, his [[robot mode]] proportionally no larger than a doll.
*The [[IDW Generation 1 continuity]] mentions [[size changing|mass displacement]] when the—again, immense—size of Devastator is brought up, and in this case the example is even more notable because one of the components of this incarnation of Devastator is Prowl, whose own head ''physically grows'' into the combined mode's head.

==Footnotes==
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[[Category:Fandom]]
[[Category:Gimmicks]]

Scale

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Salkafar: /* Citybots */

[[File:OptimusSnakeEyes.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|And the truck's how big...?]]
'''Scale''' in ''Transformers'' is, not to put too fine a point on it, screwed.

Virtually no era, franchise, fiction, [[toy]]line or other incarnation of ''Transformers'' has presented scale in a logical or believable fashion. (There are, of course, a few [[#Intentional attempts at a consistent scale|rare exceptions]], detailed below.) Most fans agree that one must either ignore it or accept it, lest they be tempted to explain these problems and in the process [[fanon|fanwank]] themselves into oblivion.

However, the considerable and varied scale problems of ''Transformers'' still merit description.

{{bigquote|Clearly, the pitiful humans at Hasbro are so overwhelmed by the awesomeness of Cybertronian life forms that they can't get the scale right.|[[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]]|[[Transformers Comic issue 23|Star Screams #23]]}}
==Scale within toylines==

===Toys out of scale with others in the same line===
[[File:DiacloneScale.jpg|right|upright=1.95|thumb|That little guy — who comes from the same toyline as all those vehicles — is supposed to be a normal-sized human. Yeeeah.]]
The early [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1 toy line]], especially the pre-[[The Transformers: The Movie|movie]] releases, were [[rebranding|rebranded]] and [[redeco]]ed toys from several different Japanese toy lines. The crucial point is that the toy lines were initially unrelated. The characters ''should'' be in scale with each other as they all have real-world [[alternate mode]]s that (should) pass for real vehicles. However, since ''[[Diaclone]]'' toys were not part of the same line as ''[[Microman]]'' toys, scale issues arose. ''Diaclone'' figures such as [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]], [[Prowl (G1)/toys|Prowl]] and [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] are more-or-less in correct scale with each other (though problems already arise with [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys|Sunstreaker]] and [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys|Sideswipe]], whose alternate modes are based on ''the same car'' yet are not quite the same size), but many of the [[Mini Vehicle]]s from the ''New Microman'' line are clearly far too small by comparison. Even aside from their deformed penny-racer proportions, a [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Porsche 924]] ''[[Micro Change]]'' toy is disproportionately tiny when compared to a [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Porsche 935]] ''Diaclone'' toy. The disparity becomes even more obvious with Mini Vehicles such as [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]] (a tank) and [[Seaspray (G1)|Seaspray]] (a hovercraft), who should be many times their actual size. Notably, the [[Wikipedia:GAU-8 Avenger|GAU-8/A Avenger]] gatling cannon mounted to the front end of the [[Wikipedia:Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II|A-10 Thunderbolt II]] ([[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]]'s alternate mode) alone is about the same size as a [[Wikipedia:Volkswagen Beetle|Volkswagen Beetle]] ([[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]]).<ref name="airvec">[http://www.airvectors.net/ava10_1.html Development history of the A-10 Thunderbolt II], including a side-by-side comparison between the GAU-8/A Avenger and a Volkswagen Beetle.</ref>

Another glaring scale problem comes in the form of the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]], who turn into F-15 Eagles which, in real life, are 19.4 m (63.8 feet) long. Correctly scaled, this would make their [[robot mode]]s ''colossal'' compared to most Autobots. Similarly, the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]], despite also coming from the ''Diaclone'' line, are too small, in particular [[Long Haul (G1)|Long Haul]], whose alternate mode is an "earth mover" type of dump truck, which are ''gigantic'' in real life. Far worse is the other ''Diaclone'' combiner team, the [[Trainbot]]s, who have train engine altmodes, yet their toys are among the ''smallest'' of the ''Diaclone'' releases.

Transformers are currently formalised to a variety of [[size class]]es, which dictate the approximate cost and dimensions of a figure. Consequently, if the powers that be release toys of two characters in the same line in the same size class, they're going to come out in the same size. Even if one character's a [[Starscream (Movie)/toys|twenty-metre fighter jet]] and the other's a [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|five-metre pickup truck]]. So don't expect this one to go away any time soon.

===Toys slightly out of scale with others in the same assortment===
Sometimes toys that ship in the same assortment or [[size class]] have similar [[alternate mode]]s (i.e. two cars or two planes), but are not ''quite'' in scale with each other. One possible reason for this is that one of them would be considerably smaller than the other one in real life if they were perfectly in scale. For example, ''[[Movie (franchise)|Movie]]'' [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]]'s Pontiac Solstice alternate mode is a ''tiny'' car, and any size class that includes both him and [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] (a Chevrolet Camaro) will result in scale problems between the toys. Hasbro ''could'' have made Jazz smaller, but since the main limit for a size class is the ''weight'' of a toy, not its size (as long as it fits into the standardized packaging, that is), they decided that scale problems are more acceptable than selling a tiny Deluxe Class toy when there's still room in the budget for more plastic. With the [[Human Alliance]] assortment, Hasbro have taken a different approach by trying to keep the vehicles in scale (roughly 1:24) and adding accessories and other characters that turn into motorcycles for smaller cars such as Jazz, [[Skids (ROTF)#Human Alliance|Skids]] and [[Mudflap (ROTF)#Human Alliance|Mudflap]].

Other toys with comparable alternate modes that are slightly out of scale with each other are ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]]'' [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Sunstreaker]] and [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Sideswipe]] (mentioned above), who have the ''same'' basic alternate mode (with a few differences), and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' Legends Class [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Autobot Jazz]] and [[Hot Rod/toys#Universe (2008)|Rodimus]].

===Toys out of scale within teams===
[[File:Bruticus toy.jpg|right|130px|thumb|Wait till you see the artist's rendition of a scale-accurate version.]]
Even toys specifically [[combiner|designed to interact with each other]] suffer from this problem. The [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] are wildly out of scale to each other—[[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]]'s [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#Space Shuttle Orbiter|Space Shuttle]] mode should dwarf [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]], with the others somewhere in between. Instead, they're about the same size. Among the Constructicons, [[Long Haul (G1)|Long Haul]] is designed to look like a gigantic [[Wikipedia:File:Liebherr t282 1.jpg|"earth-mover" mining truck]]. He should be able to carry all his teammates in his bed, with some crowding. Similarly, [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]] (a [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#Concorde|Concorde jet]]) is dramatically undersized compared to his fighter-jet [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbot]] teammates. These scale problems are necessary to avoid misproportioned gestalt forms.

Don't even ask about the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] with their [[Groove (G1)|motorcycle]] and [[Blades (G1)|helicopter]] limbs...

This problem isn't just limited to the ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]]'' combiners either: ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Supreme [[Devastator (ROTF)|Constructicon Devastator]] has a massive [[Scavenger (ROTF)|mining excavator]] form the lower portion of the torso, with your everyday type of [[Mixmaster (ROTF)|cement mixer truck]] that's ''almost the same size'' forming the upper portion of the torso. An [[Long Haul (ROTF)|"earth mover"-type dump truck]] that should be about the same size as the excavator forms one tiny leg, while the other leg is formed by a [[Rampage (ROTF)|bulldozer]] that should be slightly smaller. The [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|movie]] circumvents this problem by adding additional construction vehicles in the mix, which are ignored by the toy line. The [[Legends Class]] version of Devastator only adds another [[Overload (ROTF)|dump truck]] for the torso, which doesn't really improve things since all the individual components are still more or less the same size.
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===Same alternate mode, different sizes===
Other scale problems come from characters who transform into the same (or similar) [[alternate mode]]s, but whose toys are different sizes. For example, [[Air Raid (G1)#Toys|the original Air Raid]] transforms into an [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#F-15 Eagle|F-15 Eagle]], but his toy is half the size of [[Starscream (G1)/toys|the original Starscream]]'s. The same can be said for the [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#Lamborghini Countach|Lamborghini Countach]] [[Breakdown (G1)#Toys|Breakdown]], who should be the same size as [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Toys|Sunstreaker]] and [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Toys|Sideswipe]], not significantly smaller. These discrepancies are also seen in the other [[Scramble City (toyline)|Scramble City]]-style combiners with Earth altmodes, whose toys are all smaller than similar earlier toys.

===Multiple scales of same character===
[[File:Animated-toy MultipleSizeOptimusPrimes.jpg|right|upright=1.5|thumb|Oh great. And I thought ''Bulkhead'' was confused...]]

Starting with ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Machines]]'', many franchises have released multiple versions of the same character in different [[size class]]es, most often the leader characters. Originally, the intent was apparently to make the popular [[Optimus (disambiguation)|Optimus]] and [[Megatron (disambiguation)|Megatron]] characters available at lower price points than just the large and expensive "Leader" class, so that children with less money would not miss out, and perhaps persuading [[completist]]-minded [[User:ItsWalky|collectors]] to buy multiple versions of one character.

While this introduces a nice range of options for the discerning collector, it can also lead to some problems. ''Beast Machines'', for example, featured three different [[Cheetor (BW)/toys|Cheetor toys]]. The [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#BMSupreme|Supreme size toy]] was so large it could not interact with most of the other toys from the line (based on [[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|the cartoon]], he's maaaaybe in scale with [[Nightscream (BM)#Toys|Nightscream]] and [[Optimus Primal/toys#Robots in Disguise|Air Attack Optimus Primal]], the latter of whom wasn't released until three years later). The [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#BMNSC|Deluxe Cheetor]], on the other hand, was too ''small'' to match scales with most of the other toys (again, using the cartoon as a yardstick). Anyone looking ''within'' the toyline for notions of a "correct" scale between the characters would be stymied by the multiple size classes and the lack of real-world scale references.

Other instances of multiple-size characters are more clear cut; the [[Spy Changer]] incarnations of various [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] characters, for instance, are simply scaled-down representations of the same characters in the same bodies, not meant to interact with the much larger "main" toys, as are the later "Legends of Cybertron" toys in ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]''. Other multiple-toy scale differences include intentionally simplified forms, such as the [[Fast Action Battlers]], which simply make all the characters the same size, with no attempt at matching scales.

Multiple-scale characters usually aren't meant to cross-interact. A rare exception is [[Movie (franchise)|live-action]] [[Blackout (Movie)#Voyager Class toys|Blackout]], who came with a [[Scorponok (Movie)#Voyager Class Blackout companions|tiny (and correctly scaled) version of Scorponok]]. A much larger [[Scorponok (Movie)#Deluxe Class toys|Deluxe version of Scorponok]] is ''also'' meant to interact with the same Blackout toy, despite the ridiculous scale disparity (and the fact that this means Blackout can have ''two'' Scorponoks of radically different size clipped to him simultaneously.)

Multiple toy sizes are generally irrelevant to the fiction, though the [[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|''Cybertron'' cartoon]] featured [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] inflating to planetary size, presumably in response to the [[Starscream (Armada)#Supreme|super-large "King Starscream" toy]] available at the time.

===Toys out of scale with themselves===
[[File:G1 Broadside toy.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|Kill me. Just... kill me now.]]

[[Triple Changer]]s create a whole new set of problems. The original [[Astrotrain (G1)#Toys|Astrotrain]] transforms from a 21-meter (70-foot) locomotive to a 37-meter (122-foot) [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#Space Shuttle Orbiter|Space Shuttle]]. [[Octane#Toys|Octane]]'s original body transforms from a 20-meter (60-foot) tanker truck into a 65-meter (200-foot) jumbo jet. [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] transforms from an Earth fighter jet of indeterminate model (let's pretend for the sake of argument that he's supposed to be an [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#F-14 Tomcat|F-14]] and say he's 18 meters (61 feet) long) into an entire ''aircraft carrier'', approximately 333 meters (1,092 feet) long.

The newer versions of Astrotrain and Octane (aka "[[trademark|Tankor]]"), while changing the specifics of their alternate modes, really don't improve on the general size disparity all that much.

Even a two mode toy can have this problem. [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#20th Anniversary/Masterpiece|20th Anniversary Optimus Prime]] has wheels which are pretty tiny for a Freightliner truck, while his rear hitch section is too thick. These out-of-proportion vehicle parts were necessary to give his robot mode [[Show-accuracy|show-accurate]] proportions. The original G1 Optimus Prime toy also has scale issues. His cab is 1/48 scale, but his trailer is closer in scale to the Autobot Cars, which fall more in the neighborhood of 1/35 to 1/40 scale-wise.
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===Toys with roleplay alternate modes===
The characters with roleplay altmodes such as Generation 1 [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]], [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]], [[Perceptor (G1)#Toys|Perceptor]], or [[Laserbeak (Armada)#Toys|''Armada'' Laserbeak]] are scaled to be real-world [[human]]-scale (well, kid-scale). Since the [[size changing]] seen in the fiction is not possible for real toys (at least, that's what [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] ''wants'' us to think), this human-scaling makes in some cases for inordinately large robot modes. E.g., [[Blaster (G1)#Toys|Blaster]]'s toy, in robot mode, is taller than most other Transformers.

The opposite problem is seen with [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MasterpieceMegs|Masterpiece Megatron]], whose robot mode is in scale with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#20th Anniversary/Masterpiece|Masterpiece Optimus Prime]]. The result is that, while he may transform into a very accurately-proportioned handgun, it's unmistakably much larger than the real thing. (Not that this has stopped him being widely banned as a "realistic firearm replica"....)

===Fanciful altmodes===
Characters with alternate modes that are not meant to be replicas of real-world things (or at least, close enough to while being legally-distinct from said things) are difficult to accurately scale, as they generally transform into futuristic or Cybertronian vehicles whose size we don't really know... or, indeed, they don't transform into vehicles at all. The scale of characters such as the [[Dinobot (G1)|original Dinobots]], [[Hot Rod/toys|Hot Rod]] or [[Overhaul (Cybertron)#Voyager|Leobreaker]] is fairly arbitrary and can only be estimated by their relative size to other characters within the fiction, although most fiction is highly inconsistent in this regard (see below). Nevertheless, if one assumes that most vehicle altmodes are intended for [[human]]-sized passengers, comparing toys such as [[Chromedome (G1)#Toys|Chromedome]] with [[Lightspeed (G1 Technobot)#Toys|Lightspeed]] suggests the scale problem continues.

===Big toys===
It goes without saying that the [[city-bot]] and planetformer toys (such as [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#Toys|Fortress Maximus]] and [[Unicron/toys|Unicron]]) are not remotely to scale with normal Transformer toys. While they are indeed ''large'' toys, they're only two to five times bigger than typical Transformer toys, and thus transform into "cities" and "planets" about the (relative) size of a bungalow. The scale problems extend to the details. Some of the citybot toys have visible windows, which are too large for a city, suggesting instead a medium-sized building.

However, it's hard to begrudge [[Hasbro]] not offering us a [[Primus]] toy the size of an asteroid. Where would we keep it?

Additionally, Fortress Maximus's main adversary [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] is considerably smaller as a toy. Whereas Fortress Maximus includes a [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] figure of [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#Generation 1|Spike]], who turns into the head of [[Cerebros (G1)|Cerebros]] (whose toy is roughly the same size as the regular 1987 Headmasters toys), who in turn becomes the head of Fortress Maximus, Scorponok merely comes with [[Zarak (G1)|Zarak]] (whose figure is the same size as Fortress Maximus's Spike), who turns into a tiny head for Scorponok, covered up by a large helmet. So either Fortress Maximus is supposed to tower over Scorponok, or Zarak [[size changing|grows in size]] during his transformation into Scorponok's head.

===Action Masters===
[[File:Turbo Racer art.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|A car riding inside a car. Wheeljack, you are either a genius or completely nuts.]]

The [[:Category:Action Master vehicles|Action Master vehicles]] were designed to take advantage of the fact that the [[Action Master]] figures were all the same size. They can each pilot each other's vehicles or ride as a passenger. With the vehicles as a frame of reference, it seems we should take it as fact that all of the Action Masters are literally the same size, even characters such as [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]] and [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]. Did Devastator shrink?

Then again, the vehicles pose even more problems: [[Prowl (G1)/toys|Prowl]], who still sports car [[kibble]], rides a [[Turbo Cycle (G1)|motorcycle]], [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys|Wheeljack]] (who used to transform into a car himself) drives a [[Turbo Racer|sports car]], and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]] steers a massive [[Armored Convoy|18-wheeler truck]], despite his own chest still being the front end of a truck cab. Did [[Nucleon (substance)|Nucleon]] shrink the Transformers to ''[[human]]'' size, or are these just ''gargantuan'' vehicles?

Of particular note, Wheeljack's Turbo Racer is based on a Ferrari Testarossa, and the Action Master [[Jackpot (G1)|Jackpot]] figure (a new [[character]] created specifically for the Action Masters lineup) sports kibble that indicates he once used to transform into a Ferrari Testarossa himself!
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===Size class cross-compatibility===
[[File:ROTF-toy FuryOfFearswoopBox.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Finally, toys that are more or less in scale with each other... yet Hasbro insists they are ''not''.]]

With standardized [[size class]]es and mixed-faction assortments being the norm these days, scale issues are a given. For example, the first [[wave]] of ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Deluxes featured Autobots [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Classics|Bumblebee]] and [[Hot Rod/toys#Classics (2006)|Rodimus]], two cars, as well as Decepticons [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|Starscream]], a modified F-15 Eagle fighter jet, and [[Astrotrain (G1)#Classics 2|Astrotrain]], a [[Triple Changer]] who turns into a bullet train locomotive and a modified NASA Space Shuttle orbiter, all roughly the same size in robot mode but obviously not the same scale in their alternate modes.

However, with the increasing prevalence of multiple toys of the same [[character]] in different size classes, particularly enforced by the [[live-action film series]], it is technically possible to have somewhat more accurate scale combinations. The [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] and its successor, the Legion Class (part of the ''[[Cyberverse]]'' range for a few years), allow Autobots with cars as their alternate modes to be roughly in scale with Deluxe or Voyager-sized Decepticons that turn into aircraft. Likewise, the Legends Class version of ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Arcee (Movie)#Legends Class toys|Arcee]], a motorcycle, is more or less in scale with Deluxe-sized Autobots with car alternate modes.

Hasbro does not often take advantage of this possible compatibility with store [[exclusive]] [[giftset]]s and "bonus" packs. Even when toys with considerable size differences are sold in the same pack, combinations such as a Leader-sized [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Leader Class toys|Optimus Prime]] (which would be in scale with Deluxe-sized Autobots with car alternate modes) with the ''much'' smaller Legends Class versions of [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Legends Class toys|Bumblebee]] and [[Jazz (Movie)#Legends Class toys|Jazz]] or the large Ultimate Bumblebee toy with the much smaller Deluxe-sized toys of [[Scorponok (Movie)#Deluxe Class toys|Scorponok]] (who should be roughly the same size as Bumblebee) and [[Brawl (Movie)#Deluxe Class toys|Brawl]] (who should be considerably larger than either of them) are fairly common. The ''Revenge of the Fallen'' "Shanghai Showdown" multi-pack with [[Demolishor (ROTF)#Voyager Class toys|Demolishor]]'s Voyager-sized toy and the ice cream truck versions of [[Skids (ROTF)#Deluxe Class toys|Skids]] and [[Mudflap (ROTF)#Deluxe Class toys|Mudflap]] (whose combined alternate mode is Deluxe-sized) is closer, but truly scale-accurate multi-packs like the ([[unreleased toy|unreleased]]) [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers'' (2010)]] "Sideways Sneak Attack" pack with a Deluxe-sized [[Sideways (ROTF)#Deluxe Class toys|Sideways]] (who transforms into a car) and the aforementioned Legends Class version of Arcee and two [[redeco]]s of hers as [[Chromia (ROTF)#Transformers (2010)|Chromia]] and [[Elita-One (Movie)#Transformers (2010)|Elita-1]] are rare exceptions. A particularly odd example is the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' "[[The Fury of Fearswoop]]" three-pack, which features a Deluxe-sized [[Fearswoop (ROTF)|Fearswoop]] (who transforms into a plane) and Legends Class versions of [[Sideswipe (Movie)#Fearswoop|Sideswipe]] and Mudflap (who turn into cars), making them more or less in scale with each other... yet the on-packaging [[bio]] states that Fearswoop has "grown to immense size".

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===Intentional attempts at a consistent scale===
[[File:DOTM Tailpipe Pinpointer SgtNoble.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|That sure is one big motorcycle...]]

There have been precious few exceptions to all of this scale weirdness in the toys, however. The ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' toyline, where every toy is a 1:24-scale representation of a real car, and thus in perfect scale with each other, was the first to buck the trend. Unfortunately, for practical reasons this limits the choice of altmodes. A [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]] (Space Shuttle) toy in scale with the ''Alternator''s toys would be 1.6 meters (5.1 feet) long, while a [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] (aircraft carrier) toy at that scale would be over 12 meters (40 feet)! Hasbro actually displayed [[Prototype|mock-ups]] for an unproduced line of "military" Transformers in scale with ''Alternators'' during the [[BotCon 2007]] Hasbro Tour; two of them recycled parts of ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Unicron/toys#Armada|Unicron]], and were thus [[Size class|Supreme-sized]], which made said potential toyline not particularly commercially viable for Hasbro.

The direct—and indirect—successors to ''Alternators'' also maintained a mostly consistent internal scale. ''[[The Transformers: Binaltech Asterisk]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]'' made use of the same sculpts, only with added [[human]] female driver figures... which were woefully small compared to the cars they came with. This would repeat itself with the "[[Human Alliance]]" toys for ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'': The cars/robots are all roughly the right size compared to each other ([[Skids (ROTF)#Human Alliance|Skids]] and [[Mudflap (ROTF)#Human Alliance|Mudflap]] are even smaller, squatter toys and come with sub-[[size class|Scout]]-sized [[Arcee (Movie)#Human Alliance|motorcycle]] and [[Chromia (ROTF)#HumanAlliance|robots]] to make up for it), but their human drivers are all too small. (Amusingly, [[Frenzy (Movie)#Human Alliance|Frenzy]] seems to be about right.) In fact, the size differences have even ''increased'': The [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'']] line introduced an even ''smaller'' scale for the driver figures, including new versions of [[Sam Witwicky]] and [[Mikaela Banes]] that are smaller than their ''Revenge of the Fallen'' predecessors. The new scale for the driver figures continues with ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'', which introduced Scout-sized robot figures that had one-man [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]s in a slightly larger scale, resulting in [[Sergeant Noble|undersized drivers]] riding [[Tailpipe (DOTM)|oversized motorcycles]]. Conversely, the [[Kmart]] [[exclusive]] ''Dark of the Moon'' "Autobot Daredevil Squad" multi-pack couples a redeco of the original ''Revenge of the Fallen'' version of Sam with a redeco of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Deluxe Class [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Cannon|Cannon Bumblebee]], resulting in a large human with a small Chevrolet Camaro he couldn't possibly fit into even if the Bumblebee toy had its crude interior redesigned to house a driver.

''[[Transformers: Alternity|Alternity]]'' would follow in ''Alternators''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s footsteps with a series of smaller 1:32-scale licensed cars... as well as stuffing [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Alternity|characters who traditionally don't have automobile alternate modes]] into modern-day civilian vehicles. That these toys represent [[Alternity|hyper-evolved beings]] most of the time make it all the more head-scratch-inducing.

== Scale within fictions ==
Scale issues abound within the fiction, especially the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original ''The Transformers'' cartoon]]. Some can be attributed to [[animation error]]s, such as layering problems,[[:File:Tinybluestreak.jpg|1]][[:File:Huge Ironhide and Small Ratchet.jpg|2]][[:File:CarnageMiniBlaster.jpg|3]] but some "errors" were deliberate choices, for a variety of reasons.

===Fictional scale vs. toy scale===
[[File:TeenyCliff.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Frighteningly toy-accurate.]]
[[File:Powerglide Astoria Marygoaround.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|Actually, disturbing ''fiction'' is probably more of a concern than scale issues.]]

The original ''Transformers'' fictions often depict characters to the same relative scale as the toys, which duplicates the intra-toyline problems described above. The cartoon, for example, shows [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus]], [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] and [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] as about the same height, [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]]s and Autobot cars as slightly shorter (though not as much as the toys are), and [[Mini Vehicle|Minibots]] as smaller yet. This scale was carried over to their vehicle forms, resulting in differently-sized cars that, based on real world measurements, should be virtually the same size.

For another example, the [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] comics portrayed the [[Pretender]]s as literal interpretations of their toys: 60-foot humans with full-scale Transformers inside. The "disguise" aspect of this was later explained by having [[Landmine (G1)|Landmine]] and [[Cloudburst]] encounter [[Femax|giant, transformer-sized humanoids on an alien planet]] which made them appear to be of a "normal" scale.

[[File:Omegasupreme astrotrain.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|I know he's meant to be big, but holy ''crap'', dude!]]

Transformers fiction commonly shrinks or inflates characters, relative to their toy sizes. "Giant" characters such as [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] are, even aside from any [[size changing]] for transport purposes, clearly not in the same scale in toy form as they are depicted on screen. [[Mini-Cassette|Cassette characters]] such as [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]]'s toys are roughly the same height as most Minibots, while in the show they are usually portrayed as human-sized.

[[Hot Rod|Rodimus Prime]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] are usually shown to be of a fairly similar height (although Magnus is much bulkier), whereas there is a considerable difference between the size of their toys. By the same token, Rodimus is always depicted as being an equal stature to his opposing leader [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], whereas the [[Galvatron (G1)/toys|toy Galvatron]] is instead the same size as Magnus. Optimus Prime is also usually shown as only a head or so shorter than Magnus (if that), which gets very strange when you realize that a [[redeco]] of Prime's toy forms but a small part of Magnus' robot mode.

[[File:Beastwarsmaxgroup.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Airazor picks the Ultra-class figure.]]

The cast of ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' were size-tweaked quite a bit, relative to the toyline. The most noticeable problem is [[Optimus Primal/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]], who has an Ultra toy (the "level four" size, almost twice the size of the "level three" Mega next-largest Maximal toys), but is shorter than both [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] and [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] (both of whom are "level two" Deluxe sized toys). Further, [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Beast Wars|Cheetor]] and [[Tigatron#Toys|Tigatron]]'s toys use the same (Deluxe) mold, but Tigatron is a head taller in the show (both because tigers are larger than cheetahs, and because Cheetor is "a kid"). New and altered characters in later seasons were generally more consistent in size (and appearance) with the toys. This problem was magnified when the Generation 1 characters cameoed in the series. [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]] is a ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' but is shown in "[[The Agenda (Part III)]]", as being much smaller than Optimus Prime.
[[File:G1Prime BWMegs.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb|An example of how small Beast Wars Megatron is compared to Optimus Prime.]]

The ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Machines]]''' toyline was ''far'' worse in size discrepancies with the cartoon. Of the [[Maximal]]s featured in the show, the tallest character, [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]], is [[Silverbolt (BW)#Beast Machines|the ''shortest'' toy]], while the diminutive [[Nightscream (BM)|Nightscream]] is a [[Nightscream (BM)#Toys|massive Ultra-class toy]]. And, sadly, the most show-accurate toy, [[Optimus Primal/toys#Robots in Disguise|Air Attack Optimus Primal]], is a ''ginormous'' Supreme figure, towering over the other toys. (Weirdly, the [[King Kong]]-like size of this toy became [[canon]] in one specific [[micro-continuity]]. {{storylink|Prime Spark (story)|Prime Spark}})

[[File:ShrinkingHeavy.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|I lost thirty tons, thanks to the Jump-Cut! Thank you, Jump-Cut!]]
In the otherwise fairly toy-scale-savvy [[Unicron Trilogy]], [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|''Cybertron'' Metroplex]] and the other citizens of [[Gigantion]] are depicted as gargantuan in animation, whereas the toys are merely among the normal boxed size-classes. Within the animation, this causes problems with their [[Mini-Con]] partners, who are depicted as human-sized in robot mode by themselves, but when shown directly interacting with their larger partners, are scaled up right along with their partner... resulting in some temporarily gigantic Mini-Cons!

The Japanese ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)#Galaxy Force|Galaxy Force]]'' release of [[Metroplex (Cybertron)#Toys|Metroplex]], dubbed "Megalo Convoy", included an exclusive [[redeco]] of the [[Legends Class|Legends of Cybertron]] [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#MegaloConvoy|Optimus Prime toy]] to indicate the "correct" scale.

The ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]]'' franchise has its share of scale problems when comparing its toyline to the cartoon (not helped by multiple releases of some characters in different sizes—see above), with several characters seeming roughly one [[size class]] too small, such as the [[Dinobot (Animated)|Dinobots]] being a mix of one Voyager size and two Deluxes, [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)#Toys|Sentinel Prime]] looking rather diminutive as a Deluxe, and, most egregiously, [[Lugnut (Animated)#Toys|Lugnut]] as a ''very'' squat Voyager who's shorter than even some Deluxes. (As with [[Bulkhead (Animated)#Toys|Voyager-class Bulkhead]], more of his mass went into his width, plus his weapon takes away some from his robot mode.) Conversely, the traditionally stunted [[Bumblebee (Animated)#Toys|Bumblebee]] is marginally too tall and bulky to be in correct scale to his otherwise fairly accurate core teammates, assuming one includes [[Optimus Prime (Animated)/toys#Voyager|Voyager Optimus]] and [[Bulkhead (Animated)#Leader|Leader Bulkhead]] in their lineup. In fact, ''Animated'' is one of those toylines where you're not quite sure who you're supposed to base correct scale on.

===Inconsistent portrayal===
[[File:OmegaSupremeintro.jpg|left|thumb|No! Don't wash him in hot water! He'll...]]
[[File:Omegasupreme-blasterandgrimlock.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|...too late.]]
Even if a size was decided on, it often didn't remain consistent. The height of the cartoon's [[Jetfire (G1)|Skyfire]], just to name one, frequently varied between episodes.

The [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Generation 1 Marvel comic]] is notorious for changing the relative sizes of various characters. A single Transformer's size is rarely consistent between artists. For example, [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] and [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] vary in height relative to [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]]. A [[:File:TimeWars2-TakeUp.jpg|panel]] in the "[[Time Wars]]" arc shows [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Goldbug]], [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]], [[Scattershot (G1)|Scattershot]], and [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]] all the same height. [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], titanic in his original appearance, {{storylink|Command Performances!}} shrunk steadily in subsequent issues until he was not much taller than the average Transformer. [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] suffered a similar problem, shrinking in size even though he was explicitly rebuilt to be twice as tall as the average Transformer. Super mode Powermaster [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] was originally about Fortress Maximus-sized, until he too shrunk to the size of his inner robot—which was never seen again.

Scale can even be inconsistent within the same story thanks to changing artists: In the Marvel UK story "[[Ladies' Night (issue)|Ladies' Night]]", a ginormous [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] picks up a tiiiiny military Jeep with one hand, implying that he grew to humongous proportions when he transformed (as his alternate mode is ''also'' depicted as a Jeep in fiction), but in the second part of the story, Swindle is hit by a burning Jeep (possibly even the same one) that is [[:File:LadiesNightSwindleJeepScale.jpg|now in scale with his robot mode]]. {{storylink|Ladies' Night (issue)|Ladies' Night}} It can even happen within the same issue without an artist change: In [[IDW Publishing|IDW's]] ''[[Spotlight: Soundwave]]'', there's a scene where a [[Hiro|human]] picks up [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] in his tape deck mode, which is smaller than a thick comic book slipcase in his hands. A few pages later, [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] picks up Soundwave out of the human's hands, being barely able to hold the tape deck in his mouth, making Laserbeak about the size of a large dog (not counting the wings). Yet when [[Skywatch]] discovers Laserbeak at the end of the story, his ''head'' alone is suddenly the size of an adult human. {{storylink|Spotlight: Soundwave}}

[[File:Beastwarriors scale.jpg|right|upright=0.85|thumb|Beast Megatron's size vs. Optimus Prime's in America... and Japan. Looks like the Blasty Zone adds on a few tons to Beast Era characters.]]
Between the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]] and the [[Beast Era]], the majority of the Cybertronian race considerably downgraded in size at the [[Great Upgrade]]. When entering the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]], the Beast Warriors are quite small compared to the dormant Generation 1 characters, especially [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]—but just ''how'' much bigger varies quite a bit from scene to scene and episode to episode. When interacting with the Autobot technology of the Ark and the [[Autobot shuttle]], the [[Maximal]]s are often dealing with equipment grossly oversized for them (standing on the chairs to reach the controls, turning knobs the size of their heads); yet the Ark also seems to feature some human-sized computer control panels. {{storylink|Master Blaster|Master Blaster}} Without any height booster, [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] can interface well with these controls.

On the other hand, ''[[Robotmasters (franchise)|Robotmasters]]'' depicted Generation 1 and ''Beast Wars'' characters like [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and [[Optimus Primal/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]] as being exactly the same size. Lovely. It's possible that passage through the [[Blasty Zone]] may somehow [[Wikipedia:Boom tube#Later additions to the concept|account for this discrepancy]]. On the other hand, ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|Car Robots]]'' characters were retconned to be time travelers from the Maximal/Predacon-dominated era of the future, yet the amnesiac [[Tow-Line (RID)|Wrecker Hook]] is the same size as his 21st century Decepticon comrades. Similarly, the ''[[Transformers: Wings Universe|Wings Universe]]'' comic "[[Hoist the Flag]]" features 21st century Cybertronians (including several ex-Decepticons) alongside 30th century Cybertronians (including Maximals as well as long-lived Autobots), all at the same size. And this continuity is ''supposed'' to contain a near-identical version of the ''Beast Wars'' cartoon.

===Explicit size changes===
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Numerous characters are explicitly shown to shrink or expand at various times.

====Human-scaled alternate modes====
[[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] becomes a human-scale radio; [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] shrinks into a handgun scaled for either Transformer or human hands, depending on the situation. The cartoons and comics typically show this without explanation, leaving the audience to attribute it to advanced alien technology.

====Pretenders====
Some versions of the [[Pretender]]s are shown to explicitly shrink when hiding in their human-sized outer shells. In the U.S. toy commercials, [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], and [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] in their new Pretender forms were small enough to fit in [[Powermaster]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]'s hand. So, at least in that [[micro-continuity]], they were human-sized or Powermaster Optimus Prime is the size of Devastator. ''[[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (cartoon)|Super-God Masterforce]]'' featured Pretenders who did not have outer shells but rather an ill-defined holistic transformation which explicitly involved size changing. A vaguely similar explanation appeared in [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]]'s ''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'' encyclopedia.

===Implicit size changes===
Characters often change size in a less explicit fashion when transforming. These changes in scale are usually attributed to size-changing by that portion of the fan base who like to find explanations for things. The other explanation is that the artists hoped the audience wouldn't notice. It can also be supposed that they are hiding their mass somewhere (car style Transformers storing mass in their passenger compartments when in humanoid form, [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] folding his wings flat, the buildings in a city-bot collapsing to eliminate the spaces normally occupied by humans, boat-bots filling up or getting rid of the vast empty areas used to provide buoyancy) or puffing up with empty space, but at a certain point, things just get silly. Some Transformers are smaller than solid blocks of the mass contained in their alt modes: [[Unicron]] would have to be about as thick as the [[Earth]]'s crust while in planetary form, and [[Optimus Prime (disambiguation)|Optimus Prime]] would probably be blown away by a stiff breeze in his larger incarnations.

====Transport characters====
[[File:MakeHoistHuffer.jpg|thumb|right|Definitely ''not'' toy-accurate.]]
[[File:Ironhide carried into Ratchet.jpg|thumb|right|...And not to [[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|mention]] [[Ratchet (G1)|this]].]]

In the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original cartoon]], Transformers that act as transport for other Transformers, such as [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]], [[Jetfire (G1)|Skyfire]], and [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]], will often dramatically change size relative to their compatriots between one shot and the next. For example, Cosmos is ''much'' shorter than [[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blaster]] in robot form; yet Blaster easily fits within his spacecraft mode. Likewise, a whole squad of Decepticons can fit into Astrotrain's shuttle mode easily (including the combined-form [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]!), yet he's an ordinary-sized trooper in his robot form.

Sometimes the cartoon would show ordinarily-scaled characters such as [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]], [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] or [[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]] carrying another Transformer in their cockpit, implying either a tiny passenger or a huge vehicle. Even [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], who is supposed to be huge, would have to have a greatly expanded scale for his rocket ship component to accommodate passengers as shown on the cartoon.

The Marvel comics commonly sidestepped this issue by not using Transformers as transport characters, or else requiring the passengers to transform into their explicitly smaller forms to be carried. Yet they were not immune to this problem. In one story, the Pretender [[Cloudburst]] exited his shell, transformed into jet mode, and then his shell (and [[Landmine (G1)|Landmine]]) boarded him as a passenger. The fact that his ''outer'' shell was now much smaller than the ''inner'' robot was quietly ignored. {{storylink|Guess Who the Mecannibals Are Having for Dinner?}}

[[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave's]] ''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'' series of [[bio]] comics tried to explain this for characters such as Astrotrain and [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] by saying they're able to expand themselves to increase cargo space in vehicle mode, though their armor becomes thinner as it is spread out more. Conversely, the series notes, in robot mode, all that armor and structure being compressed into a smaller form makes that mode stronger and more durable for combat.

This concept is lampshaded in the credits of ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (360/PS3/PC)|War for Cybertron]]'', where [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] pulls up, and the entire Autobot cast of the game step out of his passenger door, clown car style.

====Combiner characters====
[[File:DreamwaveCover6.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|Since when is a Formula-1 car nine stories tall?]]
[[Combiner]] characters are often depicted as far larger than the sum of their parts. Characters such as [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] and [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] are frequently shown as [[Godzilla]]-sized. Given that their limbs are mere cars and construction vehicles, this is patently absurd. ([[Superion (G1)|Superion]], by contrast, ''would'' be building-sized, given that his torso is a 100-seat jetliner.)

Combiners are also often out-of-scale with other Transformers; a combiner with cars for legs and another car for its torso should be slightly less than three times as tall as a one-car Transformer, even when taking the alteration of their body parts into account, but they are routinely drawn as five to dozens of times taller than their comrades. In the video game ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron]]'', [[Bruticus (WFC)|Bruticus]] towers at least ten times as tall as any Protectobot, crushing them under his feet. In fact when the Combaticons form him in Chapter X they are clearly swelling in size. The same is later repeated with [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] in ''[[Transformers: Devastation]]''.

Sometimes, they are even out of scale in their own team; [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]'s torso is an [[Onslaught (G1)|anti-aircraft truck]], while one of his limbs is a [[Blast Off (G1)|Space Shuttle]] and another is a [[Swindle (G1)|two-person offroad vehicle]]. For this to work, either Blast Off has to shrink, or Swindle needs to grow. Likewise, [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]] features a [[Groove (G1)|motorcycle]] and a [[Blades (G1)|helicopter]] as limbs that are inexplicably the same size.

On occasion, characters are shown explicitly changing size when forming a Combiner. For example, [[Prowl (G1)| Prowl]] was shown to grow several times his normal size when forming the head of Devastator in ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|Robots In Disguise]]''.

====Scale problems and size-changing====
Some fans interpret the many otherwise-unexplained scale issues above to all be the result of [[size changing]], but this is debatable. If virtually all characters use mass-shifting (or whatever) to gain or drop a few feet of height for no logical reason, the technology would be pointlessly mundane. There's also no known reason for (e.g.) the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]]s to choose to get ''shorter'' when going into battle. A to-scale Starscream in robot mode could kick Bumblebee around like a soccer ball. There's simply no positive evidence that size-changing is so widespread.

===Undersized alternate modes===
Many Transformers are portrayed in fiction as having alternate modes that are smaller than the real-life objects they are imitating. Sometimes this is deliberate, allowing them to match their toy scale and/or be of a similar size to other characters; in other cases, it is essentially an artistic error.

Toys at the lowest price points usually include "mini" or "micro" in their name. [[Mini Vehicle]]s [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]], [[Seaspray (G1)|Seaspray]], and [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]] are usually depicted as smaller than other Transformers in fiction, even though their alternate modes should have them towering over other characters. This often results in minuscule vehicle forms; Seaspray is a tiny hovercraft, despite being covered with doors and windows. (Conversely, if a new toy based on such a [[character]] is designed to be more in scale with other toys, such as [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|2008 ''Universe'']] Ultra Class Powerglide or [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'']] Voyager Class [[Sea Spray]], some [[fandom|fans]] complain ''because they expect those new toys to reflect the original toys' sizes'' and, by extension, the [[show-accuracy|depiction in fiction]].)

[[File:Hotrodpatrolcommercial.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Do you have change for four hot rods?]]
The [[Micromaster]]s are explicitly downsized Transformers, roughly the size of a human in the comics, meaning that they ''should'' have explicitly tiny vehicle modes... which wouldn't make for very convincing disguises. The Micromasters are about the same height in robot mode, but they transform into equally tiny cars, trucks, planes, tanks, and other vehicles that should be vastly different sizes.

Despite this, the Marvel comic featured [[Roadhandler (G1)|Roadhandler]] carrying a human passenger in his vehicle form, as though he were a full-sized car. The Dreamwave miniseries ''[[Transformers: Micromasters|Micromasters]]'' suggested that the Micromasters were scaled down to interact more easily with "smaller beings". Whether that meant creatures of human scale or even smaller stature is never clarified, but the Micromasters' passenger compartments are presumably too small to accommodate human passengers.

The [[Mini-Con]]s of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] are another race of small robots who stand approximately the same height as humans and, like the Micromasters before them, are clearly modeled to carry passengers. Really teeny passengers. (Notable exceptions are [[Grindor (Armada)|Grindor]] (in his original body), [[Sureshock (Armada)|Sureshock]], and [[High Wire (Armada)|High Wire]], who become small one-man conveyances.) This results from the Mini-Cons scanning normal vehicles and then resizing them to fit, retaining now-useless passenger compartments. In the [[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|''Cybertron'' cartoon]], the [[Recon Mini-Con Team]] have slightly-larger-than-human robot modes, but their alternate modes are large enough for a single human passenger, implying either a little size-changing or that their cockpits are kinda cramped. Though the Recon Team all originate from Gigantion, and seeing how partnered Mini-Cons seem to change size to fit their larger companions, a little size shift to accommodate a passenger doesn't seem too far-fetched compared to other scale issues.

Likewise, the [[Beast Era]] Maximals and Predacons possess roughly human-size bodies; yet when portrayed as vehicles on Cybertron ("[[Dawn of Future's Past]]", the [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicons]] in ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]''), they feature seats and cockpits that, at their size, should be basically useless.

====Citybots====
[[File:EarlyGalvatronTVMagazine1.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|If you were ever this big in the cartoon, then we might call you a city.]]
[[File:HeadmastersScale.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|See above. Way, way, way above.]]
[[City-bot|A few characters]] have "city" alternate modes. As actual real-life cities can sprawl for many miles, a [[city-bot]] that can notionally house a population of humans, ''let alone'' Transformers, should have a robot mode that'd make [[Godzilla]] look like a gecko. Suffice to say, almost no fiction even ''begins'' to approximate the logical size of a true "city-bot". In the American and Japanese cartoons, all four were shown as massive robots capable of housing many normal-sized Transformers. Even so, it would take something along the lines of the grossly undersized depictions of [[Unicron]] (see below) to even begin to reasonably represent the colossal size of a transformed city. Thus, in the context of Transformers, "city" is perhaps better read as "building" or "fortress".

These city-bots often have "small" robots forming vital components. Scorponok has a "human-sized" being forming his head. [[Full-Tilt]], [[Six-Gun]], and [[Slammer]] must logically be building-sized in robot mode to be in-scale with Trypticon and Metroplex, but, again, are not drawn as such.

The Marvel Generation 1 comic sidestepped this issue by depicting Trypticon, Fortress Maximus and Scorponok as merely "large-standard" characters. However, Metroplex, during his one, brief appearance, was depicted as being immensely larger, crushing Quintesson attack cruisers under foot without batting an eyelid. He was still considerably smaller than a city, however, but this was justified by him merely serving as the 'transformation core' for Autobot City: Earth, not the actual city itself.

In IDW's Generation 1 comics, Metroplex's size warrants further exploration. In [[Dark Cybertron]] he's shown to be about the same size as the ''[[Lost Light]]''. If one takes James Robert's measurements into account, this would make him and [[Necrotitan|some]] of the other [[Titan (IDW)|Titans]] approximately 15 miles high in [[robot mode]]- taller than Manhattan Island is long! In panel art, characters are usually visible (albeit small) compared to him... but even if they only came up to his foot, they'd still have to be dozens of meters taller than they really are to even ''show up'' on panel. Other Metrotitans, such as the numerous dead Titans on [[Luna 1]] or [[Chela]], seem to be smaller, roughly the size of a single large building. Metrotitan, the Titan that ended up on Earth, was stated by military sources to be two miles tall. It may just be that Titans just vary in size like many other Transformers.

Likewise, Metroplex's internal workings are portrayed as much smaller than they'd realistically have to be. His brain module, for instance, is consistently depicted as being only a few times bigger than [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] as opposed to the city block-sized machine it would "realistically" be. These visual cheats are of course done for the sake of narrative convenience and good storytelling, so we can't really begrudge the writers and artists for this.<ref>But we'll certainly bring it up.</ref>

In ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron]]'', [[Metroplex (FOC)|Metroplex]] is portrayed not so much as the city, but a part of the city; with one hand being large enough to carry Optimus or crush Megatron.

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====Planets and planetbots====
[[File:Planet_scale.jpe|center|upright=2.4|thumb|From left to right: [[Unicron]], [[Lithone (planet)|Lithone]], [[Moonbase One]], [[Moonbase Two]], [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], [[Junkion (planet)|Junkion]], [[Quintessa]], [[Earth]]]]
[[File:Cybertronplanet.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|If we're generous and assume Cybertron is 'only' the size of Earth's moon, then the larger visible buildings are roughly the size of Massachusetts stood on end, and you could wedge France into that gash. (Which would probably improve both Cybertron and France.)]]
Scale when it comes to planets is so fraught it's painful. The problems of describing citybots as "cities" is a thousand times worse if [[Unicron]] is supposed to have a planet alternate mode, and [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] is in turn supposed to be of similar size. Though different stories have compared Cybertron/Primus and Unicron to drastically different real planets, the fact remains that they are ''planets'', and yet are shown in such insane scale to characters as to suggest they are the size of a ''very'' small moon (or [[Darth Vader|space station]]).

To start with, Cybertron was shown throughout Generation 1 with buildings visible from space. Although this was intended to show that the planet was technological in nature, it makes little sense, as the structures would have to be the size of small ''nations'' to be visible. If the buildings were in fact supposed to be skyscrapers (or even ''2000 A.D.''-style arcologies) sized for 10 m (30') robots, Cybertron would still be less than 150 km (100 miles) across. The rather [http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Coruscant Coruscant]-like shots of Cybertron in ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]'' may be less distinctive or "Cybertronian", but are ''far'' more believable. (Some people reason that the Transformers' advanced technology, along with their large size and their not needing to breathe, means that buildings actually CAN be that big.)

Unicron is a more extreme problem. Assuming no [[size changing]] occurs during his transformation (and really, what possible reason would he have to become ''smaller''?), in robot mode he would be so massive that any shot featuring a recognizable ''part'' of his body, let alone the whole thing, would be on a scale such that no normal Transformer would even be visible. [[File:UnicronEatsGalvyMmmm.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|Either Galvy is humungo, or Lithone is tiiinyyy!!!]]Scenes in the [[The Transformers: The Movie|1986 movie]] in which he directly interacts with normal Cybertronians are blatantly absurd (though totally phat-looking). Shots such as the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] fleeing his grasping hand, a starship penetrating his eye, impaling [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]] on his fingernail, {{storylink|On the Edge of Extinction!}} or ''especially'' him picking up Galvatron between his fingers before swallowing him, break any concept of "planetary" scale. Not to mention that he's described as a "''ginormous'' weird-lookin' planet," which would lead one to assume that he is ''significantly'' larger than your average-sized weird-lookin' planet. Thank you, [[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]]. Thank you so much.

If Cybertron is the size of Earth's moon (and that's generous), and Unicron is about the size of Cybertron, his hands would be about the size of Europe and Galvatron (to the right) would be about the size of Denmark.

There is no explanation for any of this. Just go with it.

The depiction of Unicron's scale in ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' was (debatably) a slight improvement, in that physical interaction with normal beings was not attempted. He preferred instead to communicate with normal Transformers by possessing [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]]. Nevertheless, shots featuring [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] and [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] standing on his neck are still ''farcically'' out of scale.

The depiction of Unicron in ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)|Prime]]'' is another improvement - he is explicitly said to be the [[Earth's core|''core'' of the planet Earth]], which would be about 3470 km. Furthermore, only manifestations of him are seen (these vary in size), and his eyeball, which is in comparison to the Transformers about the size of a small town. It also helps that there are no regular transformers in the shot of his eyeball. It's not perfect but hey, what're you going to do?

As a side note, Unicron has been established in some continuities as having already devoured approximately 22.56% of known universes which is truly ridiculous if one takes actual planetary/galactic scale into consideration. Assuming that Unicron is ''generously'' close to the size of our moon, when compared to other stellar bodies he shows up as an all but invisible speck. Imagine him trying to devour a star the size of [http://www.kiroastro.com/writings/perspective.html Betelgeuse!]

===Oversized alternate modes===
[[File:RattrapLOVEScheetor.jpg|right|thumb|I'm tellin' ya, all da rats in Brooklyn are dis big!]]
Much less common are instances of a Transformer turning into an overscaled real-world object. Most such instances occur in the ''Beast Wars'' era.

Although the Beast Warriors are consistent day-to-day in their relative size to each other (a consistency made more easy to achieve thanks to CGI used to animate), their scale in relation to their real-world animal equivalents is more complex. While the bug characters such as [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]] and [[Inferno (BW)|Inferno]] are obviously scaled-up, other characters are more subtly not quite the right size.

[[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] and [[Tigatron]] are shown standing next to real members of their species, and they are both the same size as the animals in question. {{storylink|Beast Wars (Part 1)}} {{storylink|Law of the Jungle}} This makes them (and Cheetor in particular, since he's around more) the measuring sticks for the other characters. Therefore, [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] is a rather small rhinoceros, and [[Optimus Primal/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]] is a roughly normal gorilla. However, despite being by far the shortest of the Maximals, [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] is still a monstrously huge rat, the size of a Labrador dog (indeed, the writers stated that Season 1 Rattrap was 5' (1.5 m) tall<ref>[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/8227a6ca84c0238d Bob Forward gives Rattrap's height from the show bible]</ref>). Likewise [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] is considerably larger than a real ''Velociraptor''. [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]], however, is a pitifully tiny specimen of a ''T. rex''. In their interactions with adult [[protohuman]]s, the Transformer characters seem between twice and three times their height. Considering our ancestors really were smaller than modern humans, this is not extremely wrong, but it deserves noting.

However, thanks to the scaling up of the arthropod characters, it is relatively safe to assume that the Transformers generally scanned only animal ''forms'' and then rescaled them to fit their own size - additionally, they were not so much attempting to ''disguise'' themselves, as to ''protect'' themselves from an excess of Energon. This is actually slightly more believable than all other series, in which the Transformers use mass shifting to make their alt modes the ''right'' size.

The movie universe characters aren't immune to scale issues, either; the [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobots]] are way out of proportion compared to their real-life counterparts; such as [[Strafe (AOE)|Strafe]] (who is ''far'' too big for a ''Pteranodon'' compared to his allies), and [[Scorn (AOE)|Scorn]] (who isn't quite as problematic; though a real ''Spinosaurus'' had shorter legs, making his ''proportions'' more of an issue than actual scale). Interestingly, despite being markedly out of scale compared to each other, the Dinobots are actually quite well-scaled towards the other characters (with the exception of Strafe, as noted above); for example, [[Grimlock (AOE)|Grimlock]] is the same scale to [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] as a real ''Tyrannosaurus'' is to a human.

===Artistic license===
====Variation for characterization====
[[File:Prime has a huge head.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|With 20th Anniversary Prime and Smallest Transformers Bumblebee, you can actually recreate this scene.]]
Some scale problems are for the sake of characterization. For example, Optimus Prime is routinely shown as thoroughly gargantuan, several stories in height, and capable of cradling humans in his palm. If he's the size of a real truck, Prime in robot mode should be 8–10 m (25'–30') tall, at best. He's drawn large because he's a leader character.

Conversely, [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] is sometimes shown only a few feet taller than an average human, while in reality he would be 3–5 m (10'–15') tall (the Marvel comic actually states [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|he's 15' tall]] {{storylink|Plight of the Bumblebee!}}). He's drawn small because he's a human-friendly character, and a junior member of the Autobots.

With fighter jet alternate modes, the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] should be among the largest everyday Transformers and would ''tower'' over their Autobot adversaries; instead, the animation depicts characters such as [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] as about the same height. Though jets are much larger than cars, they're drawn the same height so the battles appear fair. (And also to make it easier to animate; blocking a shot where characters differ radically in height is difficult.)

In a related vein, sometimes Transformers are able to enter human buildings, fitting through their doors and running up their staircases without crashing through. {{storylink|B.O.T. (episode)|B.O.T.}} A cast that couldn't enter buildings would be grossly inconvenient for telling some stories, so the animators fudge things. In another variation of this, ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Prime]]'' [[Predaking (Prime)|Predaking]] is a colossal monster in [[beast mode]] that even the upgraded [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] can barely look in the chest, but transforms into a beefy robot a head or two taller than [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]]. Since for the majority of his presence on the show he is a loyal servant of Megatron, this was likely intentionally fudged so that he could have scenes inside the ''[[Trypticon (WFC)|Nemesis]]'', which is also where one of his biggest and most plot-important [[Synthesis|fight scenes]] takes place.

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====Intentionally strange scale====
[[File:MarvelUS-01.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|One side makes you larger, one side makes you small. (Op's been noshing on the first side too much.)]]
Sometimes artists draw a character at a different size [[Authorial intent|intentionally]]. For example, on the cover of the [[The Transformers (issue)|first issue]] of [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|the original ''Transformers'' comics series]], Optimus Prime is extremely huge compared to the highway, bridge, and normal cars. ([[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] is bigger than usual, too.) This is purely for dramatic effect.

Another notable example is the splash screen for the "[[World of the Transformers]]" website, which depicts [[Optimus Primal]] (in his original gorilla body) as the same size as [[Optimus Prime (G1)|G1 Optimus Prime]] and [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Movie Optimus Prime]], directly contradicting the size difference seen in "[[Optimal Situation]]" and elsewhere (except for ''[[Robotmasters (franchise)|Robotmasters]]'').

Artwork for the [[:File:VaderVsPrime.jpg|''Star Wars'']] subline features [[:File:Megatronvsluke.jpg|humans from another galaxy]] standing at the same height as Transformers, although this is simply because most of the figures in [[Attacktix|the tabletop game advertised by this artwork]] are the same size.

[[File:World of the Transformers ent.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|Meet the Supreme class <s>[[Trukk not munky|Munky]]</s> Optimus Primal.]]
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===The live-action film series===
[[File:Moviescale1.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|Scale is absolutely not an issue in the movie. Riiight.]]
The creators of the [[Transformers (film)|live-action movie]] took great pains to avoid out-of-scale issues. (Well, greater than previous franchises.) This is sometimes reflected in the choice of vehicle or the design of their robot mode. E.g., [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] is an extended-hood cab in order to have more mass with which to make a taller robot mode. [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]]'s robot mode is nearly as wide as it is tall, with shorter, digitigrade legs, so the massive jet-former won't end up twice as tall as Optimus. In the case of [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]], his huge alternate mode simply results in a hulking, towering robot mode.

There are still minor scale issues to be found, though. For example, Optimus Prime can hold both [[Sam Witwicky|Sam]] and [[Mikaela Banes|Mikaela]] in one hand. Comparing this shot with when he picks up [[Archibald Witwicky]]'s glasses a few minutes later, it seems the glasses have lenses a foot (30 cm) in diameter. This is a visual cheat so the glasses are visible to the audience, and other visual cheats to make the robots seem shorter or taller were used in the movies. There's also debate about whether [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]]'s head could compact itself into a slim mobile phone. The [[Movie (toyline)|movie-franchise toys]], meanwhile, are only intermittently consistent (particularly since some of the secondary ones are redecos of toys from previous lines), with the largest contrast among the "primary" toys being between Deluxe Class [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]], a motorcycle, and Voyager Class Decepticons with helicopters as their [[alternate mode]]s, such as [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] and [[Incinerator (Movie)|Incinerator]]. Many of the wheeled vehicles are close to 1:35 scale, although Deluxe Class [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]] and Classic Camaro [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] are obviously not the same scale, as noted above.

[[Devastator (ROTF)|Devastator]]'s size is particularly confusing. In ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'', his size is based on the actual sizes of his components; the [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)|RotF game]] inflates his overall scale to a far larger size. The movie tries to circumvent the size differences between Devastator's individual components by adding [[unknown Constructicon dump truck|more]] [[unknown Constructicon shovel|construction vehicles]] into the Devastator combination. The toy line, on the other hand, [[Overload (ROTF)|mostly]] ignores those additional components, resulting in massive scale discrepancies ([[#Toys out of scale within teams|see above]]) - [[Long Haul (ROTF)|Long Haul]], who forms Devastator's right leg, is a massive Caterpillar 773B mining dump truck, which should make him considerably larger than [[Rampage (ROTF)|Rampage]], a Caterpillar D9L bulldozer who forms the left leg.

Another interesting example is [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]]. Despite transforming into a Lamborghini Aventador (a smallish vehicle at less than four feet in height and fifteen feet in length), Lockdown unfolds into a massive robot mode that stands at least 24 feet tall. Robot mode Lockdown is pretty much the same size as Optimus, at most only few feet shorter than him, even though Optimus is a massive Western Star Truck concept. In toy form, Lockdown's small alternate mode means you can either set his Deluxe-sized toy against a Voyager-or-smaller Prime for correct robot mode scale, or against a Leader-sized Prime toy for correct vehicle mode scale - but obviously not both!
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==Official scale guides==
'''See: [[Scale charts]]'''
[[File:Tfcartoonscaleguideic1.jpg|left|thumb|Official Scale Guides of ''The Transformers'']]
[[File:Beastwarsscalepreliminary.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb|''Beast Wars'' Season 1 scale guide]]
Animators and comic book artists received official scale guides showing relative and (in some cases) absolute heights. Some of these were published in the character model guides ''[[Transformers: The Ark|The Ark]]'' and ''[[Transformers: The Ark II|The Ark II]]''. Though they were sometimes ignored, they still give insight into the official scale of characters in Generation 1. However, even here, there are problems. Devastator in the Season One scale guide was approximately 2.5 times the height of Optimus Prime, but by Season Two he was somewhat less than twice Prime's height.

''Beast Wars'' likewise had an official scale guide, which appeared as a bonus on the DVD set of Season 2. Despite this guide, the series writers have indicated some measure of disregard for relative scale, when it suited the needs of dramatic tension.<ref>[http://builtstlouis.net/tf/manic/m-botcon.html BotCon 98 report - see "ON THE SIZES OF CHARACTERS"]</ref> Thus, Optimal Optimus is ''ungodly'' tall in his first appearance, later reduced to perhaps two times the height of the rest of the cast.

[[File:ROTF Autobot scale guide 1.jpg|thumb|right|''ROTF'' scale guide]]

''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' had scale guides featured in the ''25 years of Transformers'' feature for the [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)/home video|DVD release]] which showed official heights for both the Autobots and the Decepticons. Meaning [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] gains an extra twelve feet when he wears [[Jetfire (ROTF)|a corpse]].

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==Alternate meaning of the term "scale"==
In recent years, Hasbro have actually started using the term "scale" in the context of their ''Transformers'' toys more frequently. However, the term is ''not'' used, as one might assume, to refer to the size ''ratio'' between different characters and their surroundings, but to refer to [[size class]]es. Terms like "[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends scale]]", "Deluxe scale", "Voyager scale" etc. are used in official product descriptions and press releases, and have since been adopted by the [[fandom]]. So in Hasbro terms, a Deluxe-sized fighter jet and a Deluxe-sized motorcycle are both considered the ''same'' "scale".

If one were a cynic, one might argue that the reason Hasbro has no sense of scale with regards to Transformers is because they don't even know what the term actually ''means''.

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/6db411e03e75a342?dmode=source Estimated "real-life" heights for several Transformers, derived from the size of their alt modes, archived from alt.toys.transformers on groups.google.com]

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Kremlin

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[[File:Thiefinthenight trypticon steals kremlin.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Pictured: a building which is not the Kremlin]]
The '''Kremlin''' is a large building in [[Moscow]], [[Russia]]. Trying to steal it is a sure way to get the Russians ticked off.

==Fiction==
===''The Transformers'' cartoon===
[[Octane]] promised [[Abdul Fakkadi (G1)|Abdul Fakkadi]] that [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] would steal the Kremlin for him to use as a political center. Having gotten wind of the upcoming theft, the [[Autobot]]s camped out in Red Square to wait for him, though [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] was held up by a [[Siberia]]n snowstorm. Trypticon arrived and picked up the massive building, however Metroplex turned up just in time to chase him off. Unfortunately as he was returning the Kremlin to its rightful place, the Russian troops present mistakenly thought he was the one stealing it, and opened fire. Enraged at the attempted theft, the Soviets had the Autobots ejected from their country. {{storylink|Thief in the Night}}

===''Transformers Animated''===
[[Lugnut (Animated)|Lugnut]] was involved in a battle near the Kremlin. {{storylink|Title sequence#Animated|Japanese title sequence}}

==Notes==
*The building depicted as being grabbed by Trypticon is actually [[wikipedia:Saint Basil's Cathedral|Saint Basil's Cathedral]]. The Kremlin itself is a 68-acre walled fortress containing a number of buildings and would be much harder for a giant robot kaiju to pick up.

==External links==
*[[Wikipedia:Moscow Kremlin|Moscow Kremlin]] at Wikipedia

[[Category:Generation 1 locations]]

Trypticon (G1)

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{{disambig3|Trypticon}}
:''Trypticon is a [[Decepticon]] [[City-bot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:TrypticonGenerations1.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"After G1, he was cast as the Red Ranger's T-Rex on Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers."]]
Enormous in both size and power, '''Trypticon''' is an unstoppable engine of destruction. This might please him greatly... were he not bored by the entire prospect. He cares little for his role as the ultimate Decepticon weapon and finds war to be a waste of effort. He doesn't like his comrades, he absolutely ''hates'' the Autobots, and—though he hides it well—he loathes himself most of all.

Trypticon transforms to a massive artillery platform that can devastate Autobot forces, who often must resort to trickery to defeat him. The only Autobot who can go toe-to-toe with him is [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]], and there is a great rivalry between the two cities.

Trypticon is sometimes accompanied by one or more smaller robots, such as the autonomous [[Wipe-Out]] and the drones [[Full-Tilt]] and [[Brunt (G1)|Brunt]].

He hates [[water]] more than any other substance in the universe, mostly because he gets thrown into it a lot.

{{quote|Trypticon cannot be stopped! Nothing can stand in my way!|Trypticon|"[[The Ultimate Weapon]]"}}

{{note|Trypticon's size and personality vary greatly between continuities, though most agree with—or at least do not contradict—the profile-based outline given here. The most notable exceptions are the [[Marvel Comics continuity]], where his size is only 2 to 3 times that of a typical Transformer, and the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Sunbow cartoon]], where his personality is that of a dimwitted, destructive animal.}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Brad Garrett]] (English), [[Yū Shimaka|Yutaka Shimaka]] (Japanese)|[[Gernot Duda]] (German, "Thief in the Night", "The Ultimate Weapon"), [[Holger Schwiers]] (German, "Five Faces of Darkness", "Call of the Primitives"), [[Thomas Albus]] (German, ''Generation 2'')}}
[[File:Ff0d5 trypticon destroys ark.jpg|left|215px|thumb|Brokeback Mountain.]]
In the year 2005, the allied forces of the Decepticons and the [[Quintesson]] sought to attack the Autobots on two fronts, besieging them on both [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and [[Earth]]. To counter the power of the Autobots' transforming Earth city, [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]], the Decepticons arranged for the construction of a transforming city-robot of their own: Trypticon. Surreptitiously created out of a human city by the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]], Trypticon sent his former human occupants running for their lives as their city shifted and changed into the giant saurian robot. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4}}

[[File:FFOD5 Metroplex Trypticon.JPG|225px|thumb|Clash of the Badly-Animated Titans.]]
Trypticon's first mission was to attack [[Ark (G1)|Autobot Headquarters]], but he met resistance in the form of a team of [[Mini Vehicle|Minibots]]. Trypticon knocked [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]] out of the sky and shrugged off the other Autobots' attacks from below (stepping on [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]] in the process) before battling his way through a barrage of cannon fire and leveling Autobot Headquarters. With this task complete, Trypticon turned his attention to [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] and Metroplex, and the giant Autobot could not have been at a worse disadvantage, being as he was without his [[Transformation cog|transforming cog]] and thus unable to transform to [[robot mode]]. Thankfully, the timely arrival of [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] and [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] with the cog allowed Metroplex to transform and gain the upper hand in the battle. Trypticon was seized by the Autobot giant and hurled over the horizon, crashing into the Pacific Ocean. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5}}

While the Autobots believed that Trypticon had been destroyed, the dinosaur Decepticon had, in fact, retreated to [[Dinobot Island (G1)|Dinobot Island]] to recuperate. In 2006, in the midst of his recovery, Trypticon was approached by Decepticon wheeler-dealer [[Octane]], who talked him into relocating with him to the [[Socialist Democratic Federated Republic of Carbombya]]. There, Octane made a deal with ruler [[Abdul Fakkadi (G1)|Abdul Fakkadi]]: In exchange for the Carbombya's high-grade oil, he and Trypticon would guard the country's coasts.

[[File:Thiefinthenight trypticon steals kremlin.jpg|left|215px|thumb|Tom Clancy's latest novel: "Red Rex Rising."]] The deal soured when Fakkadi discovered how ridiculously energy-consumptive Trypticon was, and things came to a head when the dull-witted dino mistook a passing cruise ship for an invader and fired on it. Octane turned things around by arranging to have Trypticon use his prodigious size and strength to steal famous monuments for Fakkadi from around the world. Initially, the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] and [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] were suspected of the thefts, but [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] linked the crime back to Trypticon, and the Decepticon was caught in the act stealing the [[Eiffel Tower]]. Trypticon was able to beat the Autobots back, and he then attempted to steal the [[Kremlin]] (in reality St.Vasily's cathedral), but was ambushed by the waiting Autobot forces and stopped from doing so. With help from Fakkadi, the Autobots tracked the Decepticons back to Carbombya, where Metroplex engaged Trypticon in battle once more and hurled him into the ocean again. {{storylink|Thief in the Night}}

Trypticon survived his dunking and was relocated to [[Chaar]], where he was the victim of the ghost of deceased Decepticon [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] when the spirit made a pact with [[Unicron]] to restore his body. In exchange for this boon, the dark god charged Starscream with fulfilling three tasks, beginning with the theft of Metroplex's eyes to replace Unicron's own. One of Metroplex's eyes was destroyed in the attempted theft, necessitating that Starscream and his pawn, [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]], steal one of Trypticon's instead. Next, Starscream possessed Trypticon's body itself and brought the giant Decepticon to Unicron so that his transforming cog could be transplanted into Unicron's head. The final task was to connect Unicron's head to Cybertron itself, so the planet could become his new body, but as Starscream used Trypticon's possessed body to complete the connections, [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]], [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] and the [[Battlecharger]]s disabled the city-bot from within, rendering him unable to complete the task. {{storylink|Ghost in the Machine (G1)|Ghost in the Machine}}

[[File:Ultimateweapon metroplex hefts trypticon.jpg|215px|thumb|Shows that you can have sexy mudwrestling ''or'' giant robots, but not sexy, mudwrestling giant robots.]]
Later, after [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] stole Metroplex's transforming cog, Galvatron dispatched Trypticon to destroy the defenseless city. Confident of victory, Trypticon decided to have some fun, eating a naval destroyer and menacing the passengers of a train. However, [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]] flew into Trypticon through his mouth, firing all the while, giving the giant dinosaur [[Furmanism|the worst case of indigestion he'd ever had]]. Trypticon was forced to retreat, and he transformed back into city mode so that human repairmen recruited by the Decepticons(?!) could fix his damaged innards. As it turned out, the "repairmen" were Autobot allies [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] and his son [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel]], who stole Trypticon's own transforming cog, intending to use it on Metroplex. This forced the Decepticons to use Metroplex's transforming cog on Trypticon, but neither cog worked particularly well in either of the two robots, and as they battled, they wound up partially transforming, shifting and stalling at various stages between their modes. At first, Trypticon had the advantage in the battle and threw Metroplex into a lake, but eventually, [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] arrived to align the Decepticon cog properly within Metroplex, allowing the Autobot to transform fully. Metroplex regained the initiative, and yet again treated Trypticon to another dunking, hurling him even deeper into the lake, where he sank. {{storylink|The Ultimate Weapon}}

[[File:Calloftheprimitives trypticon vs tornedron.jpg|left|upright=1.15|thumb|"Father... pleeease! Heelp meeee!"]]
Trypticon later participated in a battle between the Autobots and Decepticons on Earth's moon, during which he and all the other "[[Primitive]]" animal-based Transformers present were telepathically contacted by the being known as the [[Oracle (G1)|Oracle]]. Trypticon served as a transport that carried the Primitives to the dead world at the center of the universe from which the summons came, but was too large to enter the cavern in which the Oracle resided, and so he stood sentinel outside while the others ventured in. As the Oracle explained that he had summoned them to battle the energy-draining creature known as [[Tornedron]], Trypticon was the first to face off with the parasite, which took the form of a dragon and sucked his energy dry. Trypticon's lifeless husk toppled over on top of [[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]], leading all the other Primitives to believe him destroyed, but the Dinobot leader had, in fact, survived, and was finally the one to defeat Tornedron and restore Trypticon and all the others drained by him. {{storylink|Call of the Primitives}}
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====Japanese cartoon continuity====
{{note|The events of the American animated series covered above occur in Japanese continuity, with the primary difference between the two being that the events of season three (set in 2006 in America) are pushed back to 2010 in the Japanese dub. As far as Trypticon is concerned, however, there is one much larger, contradictory fact established by the additional stories told in various Japanese media: In this continuity, Trypticon was actually built in the 1980s, and then ''re''built during the events of "[[Five Faces of Darkness]]".}}

=====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' manga=====
[[File:FSRLTF6 Trypticon vs Metroplex hologram.jpg|thumb|This week on ''Robote''—oh, sorry, wrong anime.]]
In the late 1980s, while the [[Autobot]]s were in the process of constructing Metroplex, the Decepticons were just as busy creating a counter in the form of Trypticon. [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] and [[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]] were able to sneak past the Autobots' security and spy on the construction of Metroplex, acquiring the information that [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] needed to discover whether or not Metroplex was strong enough to stand up to Trypticon. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 3|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #3}}

Trypticon was completed soon after and was unleashed by the Decepticons on an island utopia that they had conquered. The Autobots were quick to arrive, but Trypticon made short work of [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] and would have killed him if not for the sudden appearance of Metroplex. An over-eager Trypticon dove head-first at his rival, only to phase right through him and fall off a cliff and into the ocean. As it turned out, it was a hologram created by [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] and magnified by [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]]. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 6|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #6}}

=====Scramble City: Mobilization=====
[[File:Trypticon scramblecity alternate design.jpg|left|thumb|UP FROM THE DEPTHS, THIRTY STORIES HIGH! BREATHING FIRE, HIS HEAD IN THE SKY!]]
Upon the Autobots' eventual completion of Metroplex, the city-bot was dispatched on his first mission to aid Superion and [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]] in battle against their Decepticon foes. The villains were soon defeated, but as the Autobots stood victorious on a cliff overlooking the ocean, an explosion from beneath the waves caught their attention. As they watched, the sea parted to reveal Trypticon's towering form, as Megatron ordered him into battle with Metroplex. The two giant robots stared each other down, preparing to clash for the first time... {{storylink|Scramble City: Mobilization}}

=====''Transformers Legends'' comic=====
Metroplex's [[transformation cog]] was damaged in his first battle with Trypticon, which was why he was unable to fully transform during the [[Battle of Autobot City]]. {{storylink|Transformers Legends (comic)#The Mysterious Knowledgeable Grandpa Chapter|The Mysterious Knowledgeable Grandpa Chapter}}

The [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] of the [[Legends Universe]] dreamt of Trypticon being attacked by [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]] and [[Tailgate (G1)|Tailgate]], only to literally walk all over the little Autobots. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 8|Bonus Edition Vol. 8}} Swerve then tried to fight the giant beast using [[Phaser]]'s [[My First Blaster]] mode, but the helpful sound effects emitted by the blaster made it easy for Trypticon to dodge since he could tell where Swerve was aiming. {{storylink|Transformers Legends (comic)#2015's Swerve|2015's Swerve}} The Autobots finally won when Rattrap decided to be Tailgate's new [[Mini-Con]] partner and incapacited Trypticon using a [[ribbon bomb]]. {{storylink|Transformers Legends (comic)#Transformers 2015 Tailgate/G1 Micron Chapter|Tailgate/G1 Micron Chapter}}

=====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' storypages=====
Hoping to counter the new Autobot City, Metroplex, Megatron activated his own transforming city: Trypticon! {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (story page)#Part 14|Part 14}}

=====''The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers''=====
[[File:Trypticon and company.jpg|upright=1.2|thumb|Trypticon's audition for the lead role in ''Jurassic Park'' was foiled when Full-Tilt ran over the cameraman.]]
On a bright and sunny day in the year 2010, the [[Autobot]]s invited a group of [[human]] families to come take a tour of [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. They were all very impressed and everything was going great... until Trypticon attacked. Preoccupied with keeping everyone inside him from dying, Metroplex was left to take all of Trypticon's attacks on the chin, including his Dual Plasma Cannons and Dino-Head Attack. With [[Scamper]] quickly taken out by [[Full-Tilt]], it looked as though Metroplex would be felled by a blast from the [[Brunt (G1)|Brunt tank]].

Luckily, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]] deployed [[Six-Gun]] just in time. Six-Gun took out Full-Tilt and then proceeded to turn the Brunt tank around on Trypticon, blasting the Decepticon with his own drone. The blast destroyed Trypticon's head controls, forcing [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] to call a retreat. With the day won, Metroplex returned to city mode. {{storylink|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers issue 3|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers #3}}

=====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010'' story pages=====
[[File:GanbareMetroplexAdvertisement01.jpg|thumb|left|200px]]

Having killed Optimus Prime in battle, Megatron hoped to take advantage of the Autobots' weakness by attacking with Trypticon. Metroplex was the only Autobot who could stand up to the assault, valiantly protecting Prime's corpse from Trypticon's flame breath. Nothing about this made sense. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010 (story page)#Part 1|Hang in there, Metroplex!}}

Later, the two Transformer cities, Metroplex and Trypticon, were introduced with cutaway technical specifications. Despite variances in firepower and intelligence, both are described as evenly matched in combat. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010 (story page)#Part 5|Giant Base Robot Rivals}}
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=====''The Great Transformer War''=====
[[File:Trypticon great war.jpg|left|thumb|Now with iPod docking ports as well.]]
After kidnapping the scientist Doctor [[Dalton (G1)|Dalton]], [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] forced him to upgrade a number of his Decepticons, including Trypticon. With Dalton's upgrade, Trypticon became able to link up with [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]] and [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] in base mode, enhancing their power. This new ability spelled trouble for the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] and [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]], who barely managed to escape their encounter with the upgraded Trypticon and rescue Dalton. {{storylink|The Great Transformer War issue 1|The Great Transformer War #1}}

In 2011, as part of his massive assault to retake [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Galvatron unleashed Trypticon on Metroplex, the battle thoroughly occupying the [[Earth]] forces of the Autobots, keeping them from coming to Cybertron's defense. {{storylink|The Great Transformer War issue 3|The Great Transformer War #3}}
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=====''The Headmasters'' cartoon=====
{{voiceactor|[[Masato Hirano]] (Japanese)}}

[[File:Trypticon rope bridge.jpg|215px|thumb|D'OH!]]
Trypticon continued serving the [[Decepticon]]s into the year 2011, acting under the command of the leader of the Decepticons' Earth-based unit, [[Sixshot]]. However, when the Decepticons renewed hostilities against the Autobots, Trypticon's first foray into battle was not an impressive one, as he menaced Daniel Witwicky and [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] amidst the mountains close to Autobot City. The two youths tricked the giant Decepticon into walking onto a rickety rope bridge, which subsequently buckled under his weight and dumped him into a ravine. {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}}

In battle station mode, Trypticon was later rolled into action with Sixshot at the controls. He attacked an oil refinery in order to draw out Metroplex, who was then disabled by the Decepticons' newest weapon, the electromagnetic [[Madmachine]]. Seeking to learn the secret of the Madmachine, [[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Twincast]] later infiltrated Trypticon and discovered that the robot was being controlled from Chaar by [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundblaster]]. {{storylink|The Great Cassette Operation}}

[[File:Trypticon vs headmasters.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|Nipple rocket! FIRE!]]
A little later, Trypticon was commandeered by [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] and Scourge to help them take down a mysterious blackmailer who was extorting energy from countries all around the world. Trypticon arrived in [[Tokyo]] in the midst of a battle between the blackmailer and [[Raiden]], and began attacking Raiden when the Autobot combiner opened fire on him. The Autobot [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] soon arrived to occupy Trypticon's attention, forcing Cyclonus and Scourge to bail out of the giant. Everyone wound up dogpiling on the blackmailer, but the joke was on Cyclonus and Scourge, as it turned out it was their own superior officer, Sixshot, carrying out a secret mission from Galvatron. The two Decepticons fled, leaving the badly damaged Trypticon behind. {{storylink|Terror! The Six Shadows}}

Trypticon was recovered and repaired in time to help Sixshot prevent the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobot]]s from aiding a team of Autobots imperiled on Mars. When Metroplex attempted to stop the six-changer's interference, Trypticon came stomping onto the scene, headbutted him, and pushed him back with a barrage of laser fire. {{storylink|Explosion on Mars!! Maximus Is in Danger}} Later, Galvatron rendezvoused with Sixshot at Trypticon before attempting to thwart the Autobots' attempt to lend aid to the troubled planet [[Sandra (planet)|Sandra]]. {{storylink|SOS from Planet Sandra}}

When Sixshot mobilized the Decepticons for a series of major attacks across the Earth, Trypticon accompanied him for his approach on Autobot City. When Metroplex chased after Sixshot, Trypticon charged into action and began grappling with Metroplex, freeing up Sixshot to duel, and ultimately kill, Ultra Magnus. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus Dies!!}} Not long after, Trypticon attacked Autobot City again when Spike was in the middle of explaining to the Autobots that he had deduced the Decepticons' current plan involving the [[Pacific Ring of Fire]]. Metroplex quickly engaged his perennial foe, but when Sixshot arrived, Metroplex focused his attentions on the six-changer, seeking revenge for the death of Ultra Magnus. Spike attempted to shout a warning to Metroplex as Trypticon jumped him from behind, but it came too late. Metroplex was at the saurian city's mercy until [[Suiken]] joined the fight and helped tear Trypticon away from him. Trypticon was then sent fleeing under a barrage of combined firepower from Metroplex and Suiken. {{storylink|I Risk My Life for Earth}}

=====''Zone''=====
[[File:TrypticonZone1.jpg|thumb|Master of subtlety.]]
Years later, after several more Decepticon leaders had come and gone, the faction came under the rulership of the supernatural entity [[Violen Jiger]]. This mysterious creature's first action was to recruit a team of [[Nine Great Demon Generals]] from Decepticon history; Trypticon was enlisted as his "Saurian General" and outfitted with new armor and weaponry to make him even more powerful than before. Now wielding a club and shield and breathing fire, he was also apparently shrunken, as he was shown to be around the same size as the [[combiner]]s that made up most of the Demon Generals' ranks. The generals were charged with acquiring the two objects needed for Violen Jiger's ultimate goal: the Autobot super-fuel [[Energon Z]], and the enigmatic, life-giving energy source, the [[Zodiac]].

{{note|By the time of ''Zone'', Japanese cartoon continuity had already branched off in two similar but distinct directions a few years beforehand. One branch was depicted in the ''[[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (cartoon)|Super-God Masterforce]]'', ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (cartoon)|Victory]]'' and ''Zone'' animated series, while the other was told through their respective [[manga]] and [[story page]]s as published in ''[[TV Magazine]]''. As such, there are two discrete versions of the ''Zone'' story that both spin out of the cartoon timeline, detailed individually below.}}

=====''Zone'' cartoon=====
{{voiceactor|[[Daisuke Gōri]] (Japanese)}}

After several of the Demon Generals stole the Autobots' Energon Z from the planet [[Micro|Zone]], they handed it off to a second team consisting of Trypticon, [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] and [[King Poseidon]]. The capsule was stored within Trypticon's mouth, and he and his team proceeded to head for Earth to search for the Zodiac. Trypticon began tearing through China, smashing the Great Wall and breathing fire on the counterattacking military force.

[[File:Energonzbeam.jpg|left|thumb|"This campaign sucks. Black dragons spit acid, not fire."]]
A team of Autobot Micromasters soon arrived on the planet to battle the generals at [[Mount Fuji]], and though their attacks had no effect on Trypticon, they struggled on until the [[Powered Master]]s [[Dai Atlas (Zone)|Dai Atlas]] and [[Sonic Bomber]] arrived to take up the fight. Sonic Bomber kept Trypticon busy while Dai Atlas headed underground to search for the Zodiac, and when he re-emerged with the ancient energy source in hand, the furious Trypticon unleashed a beam of Energon Z directly at him. Dai Atlas was knocked off his feet, and Trypticon prepared to deliver another blast, but Sonic Bomber leapt in front of the beam and took the blast to save his commander. With the two Autobots now lying right in front of him, Trypticon readied another Energon Z blast, but just as he unleashed it, Dai Atlas held the Zodiac aloft. When the Energon Z and Zodiac interacted, the Zodiac's true power was unleashed, transforming Dai Atlas and Sonic Bomber into powerful "Zone Mode" battle stations. Using the mighty firepower of their new modes, the Powered Masters destroyed Trypticon and the other generals in one colossal blast. {{storylink|Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!}}
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=====''Zone'' manga and story pages=====
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Seeking to create a [[Decepticon Zone]] to counter the [[Micro|Autobot Zone]], [[Emperor of Destruction|Decepticon Emperor]] [[Violen Jiger]] gathered together the Nine Great Demon Generals, upgrading them with powerful new armor and weaponry, then sent them forth to conquer planets. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 1}}

Aquatic General [[King Poseidon]] and Saurian General Trypticon were the next to attack, attempting to conquer the oceanic world of [[Wall]]. They bested [[Star Saber (Victory)|Victory Saber]], but were eventually defeated by the efforts of [[Overload (G1)|Overload]], [[Erector (G1)|Erector]], [[Missile Bull]] and [[Skywave]] commanding the [[Off Road Patrol|Off Road Patrol Team]], [[Jet Patrol Team]] and [[Race Car Patrol|Race Car Patrol Team]]. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 3}}

After a group of the generals stole the Autobots' Energon Z from planet Zone, they handed it off to a second team consisting of Trypticon, Predaking, Devastator and King Poseidon. The capsule was stored within Trypticon's mouth, and he and his team proceeded to head for Earth to search for the second component required for the [[Zodiac]]. Trypticon tore through France before converging on Mount Fuji with the other generals, where they easily batted around the Micromasters that arrived to confront them. When the Powered Masters Dai Atlas and Sonic Bomber arrived, the Micromasters kept Trypticon busy while Dai Atlas headed underground to search for the Zodiac. Dai Atlas soon emerged victorious, and everyone began grappling over the Zodiac, at which point Trypticon unleashed a beam of Energon Z from the capsule in his mouth. Timing things just right, Dai Atlas held up the Zodiac so that the Energon Z beam would hit it, unlocking its true power. Suffused with the power of the Zodiac, Dai Atlas and Sonic Bomber transformed into powerful new "Zone Mode" battle stations and sent the Decepticons fleeing under a barrage of awesome firepower. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (manga)|Transformers: Zone}}

Trypticon later returned for a rematch with the Powered Masters, engaging them in battle alongside [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]]. The two heroes were not particularly impressed, and they strove to end the fight in less than eight seconds. True to their word, they beat the snot out of them; Sonic Bomber besting Trypticon with his "Meteor Drop" attack. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 6}}

The Generals later schooled [[Metrotitan (Zone)|Metrotitan]] and the [[Metrosquad]] in the ways of evil, making them more than formidable foes for the Powered Masters. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 7}}

===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===
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[[File:KingoftheHill-interlopers.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|How many little cars does this guy carry around??]]

When [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] informed Decepticon Earth commander [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] of his decision to shut down the [[space bridge]] in order to conserve energy, Shockwave petitioned him for one last use of the bridge, that they might send the deadliest Decepticon on Cybertron to attack the Ark and take its energy resources for their own. Ratbat agreed, and dispatched Trypticon into the forests of [[Oregon]], where he was spotted by paleontology student [[Rachel Becker]] as he stomped his way toward the Ark. Preferring to face his enemies head-on rather than ambush them, Trypticon launched a [[sonic-scrambler mine]] at the Ark to draw a small investigative team of Autobots out, then promptly began bombarding them with firepower in his battle station mode. With more sonic-scrambler mines carpeting the cave entrance to the Ark in order to prevent any Autobot reinforcements coming to the aid of the team, the Autobots seemed doomed, until Trypticon's attention was drawn by his minion, [[Wipe-Out]]. [[File:MarvelUS27 DinobotsVsTrypticon.JPG|275px|thumb|Probably the least embarrassing explanation for a burning sensation in your gonads.]] Trypticon's flunky had captured Rachel Becker and brought her to Trypticon to be destroyed, and Trypticon transformed back into his saurian mode, intrigued at the prospect of eliminating an organic. Suddenly, Trypticon was attacked by the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]] [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]], who had been observing the conflict from afar and sought to protect the human. The other Dinobots soon came stampeding into battle, and Trypticon was able to hold his own against all five of them; indeed, he might have even won the battle, had the miserly Ratbat not contacted him to inform him that he had exceeded his allotted energy expenditure for the mission. The space bridge materialized next to Trypticon, and he broke off the fight, calmly obeying Ratbat's orders to return to Cybertron. The "defeat" of Trypticon promptly led to Grimlock being elected Autobot leader. {{storylink|King of the Hill!}}

''Much later, when the Autobot mad scientist [[Flame (Marvel)|Flame]] threatened Cybertron with his [[zombie]] army, only a small band of Autobots, along with the Decepticon [[Flywheels]], stood against him. Ultra Magnus made the questionable decision to allow Flywheels to break off from the group to seek reinforcements, but the Autobots need not have worried: the [[Duocon]] returned with Trypticon, who smashed his way into Flame's underground base and delighted in stomping zombies underfoot. {{storylink|Meltdown!}}''
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===Toy pack-in material===
Trypticon participated in a tumultuous battle on a moon base. He and [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] shot at [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] and [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]] as they entered the conflict. {{storylink|Decipher the Decepticon}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:WarWithin2Devastation-Trypticon.jpg|right|225px|thumb|It is entirely possible he speaks with a British [[accent]].]]
Trypticon began life as an early Decepticon military project, the prototype iteration of which was put to use in the Decepticons' initial wave of attacks after the death of [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] around eight million years ago. {{storylink|The War Within issue 2|The War Within #2}}

Trypticon himself was created when the prototype was upgraded during the period of time known as the "Dark Ages", between seven-and-a-half and six-and-a-half million years ago. Investigating reports that merely described a "mobile command base," [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] led a team of Autobots to the [[Praetorus Wharf]] in search of this mysterious new Decepticon weapon, and they wound up driving ''onto'' the camouflaged structure before they even knew it. Just as they realized their mistake, the base transformed into a towering saurian robot mode and introduced itself as Trypticon, delighted at the prospect of a full-fledged trial run of its destructive capabilities. {{storylink|Devastation}} Prowl's Autobots threw everything they had at Trypticon, but even with the aid of some reinforcements led by [[Hound (G1)|Hound]], they proved unable even to slow down the titan. They would surely have been destroyed had Trypticon not been called away to the [[Neutral Territories]] to aid his leader, Shockwave, who had been attacked by the minions of the mysterious [[The Fallen|Fallen]]. {{storylink|Revelation (The Dark Ages)|Revelation}} Trypticon later joined an allied team of Decepticons and Autobots in battling the Fallen's minions in [[Protihex]], where he put his impressive firepower to use trying to blast open the door to the [[Well of All Sparks]]. {{storylink|Conflagration}}

Despite his effectiveness as a killing machine and his delight in the use of his powers in his formative years, Trypticon came to doubt the Decepticon cause and hate his role in it. He thinks that his abilities will eventually merit his taking leadership of the Decepticons, though he accepts this with the same resignation as the rest of his futile existence. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye}}
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===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
As part of [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]]'s forces, Trypticon defended the newly unified Decepticon army's base against a combined Autobot/[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] strike force. A massive barrage from [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] and G.I. Joe's artillery almost felled the giant Decepticon.

Later, a vision of the future witnessed by a [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]]-empowered [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Hawk]] showed Trypticon fighting alongside [[Iron Klaw]] against [[Sgt. Savage]] and [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 5|The Art of War #5}}

===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
[[File:Monstrosity11 prime vs trypticon.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.3]]
Trypticon was an ancient destructive monster said to be spawned from [[Mortilus]], the god of death. Long ago, he was defeated by the [[Titan (IDW)|titan]] [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] and sealed away deep underground beneath the [[Toraxxis Plains]]. {{storylink|The Illusion of Control}} There he remained dormant until an explosion opened up the caverns and he was rediscovered by a team of [[Autobot]] scientists sent to investigate. Old carvings nearby depicted Trypticon doing battle with normal Transformers, {{storylink|Underworld (IDW)|Underworld}} causing [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] to theorize that the mythical [[Knights of Cybertron]] had been responsible for the sealing. {{storylink|Prey (issue)|Prey}} When [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] learned of the monster's existence, he had the caverns bombed, destroying the seal and awakening Trypticon in the hopes that he would bring Cybertron's civilization to its knees. {{storylink|Unleashed}}

Trypticon went on a mindless rampage across the planet, destroying everything in his path and prompting the Autobots to gather their strongest weapons in an attempt to defeat him. As he entered [[Harmonex]], the Autobots lured him close to the city's giant central structure and collapsed it on top of him. {{storylink|The Illusion of Control}} Unharmed, Trypticon emerged from the rubble and unleashed countless "[[cyber-morphic predator]]s", dragon-like minions created within his internal foundries, to attack the Autobots. Knowing that the monster hailed from ancient times, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime]] tried to use the power of the equally ancient [[Matrix of Leadership]] to defeat him, only for Trypticon to ignore the artifact and stomp on him. {{storylink|Annihilation}} After devouring [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] and [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]], Trypticon detected the presence of his old nemesis Metroplex in [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] and began heading in his direction. However, Grimlock and Megatron were still alive within him and located and destroyed his core, powered by a type of [[energon]] that caused increased strength and aggression, causing the monster to go offline. Megatron later returned to the fallen giant and placed the [[spark]] of the [[Quintesson]] [[Pentius]] within his extinguished core, reawakening Trypticon under his command. {{storylink|Belly of the Beast (issue)|Belly of the Beast}}

The method of Trypticon's resurrection caused him to inherit the intelligence and memories of Pentius, making him more than a mindless beast, and also forged a connection between his spark and Megatron's. Megatron was suspicious of Pentius's influence on the giant's mind, so Trypticon let him look into his mind and read his very memories, memories that were a jumbled mix of his own and Pentius's. Convinced that enough of Trypticon's mind and desire for destruction remained, Megatron accepted him into the Decepticons and had him use his space-faring [[alternate mode]] to take the Decepticons off Cybertron. {{storylink|Primacy issue 1|Primacy #1}} After a journey across space to gather their forces, the Decepticons returned to Cybertron and had Trypticon dropped from orbit onto Iacon (and, thus, his rival, Metroplex). {{storylink|Primacy issue 2|Primacy #2}} [[File:Trypticon Old Ways.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7]] The two giants fought in a mighty battle in which Trypticon used his beastly claws and tail to his advantage, but in the end he was grappled onto the ground where Metroplex curb-stomped his head, breaking his jaws off. As he lay defeated, however, Trypticon revealed he was merely a distraction that allowed the other Decepticons to impale Metroplex with their other starship. {{storylink|Primacy issue 3|Primacy #3}} Megatron later realized the will of Pentius and his desire to destroy Cybertron did indeed live on within Trypticon, prompting him to try to extract the Quintesson's spark from the fallen beast. Before he could do so he was confronted by Optimus Prime, who used the Matrix to purge the remains of Pentius's spark from the Decepticon leader's systems. What effect this had on Trypticon himself is unknown. {{storylink|Primacy issue 4|Primacy #4}}

Trypticon remained a part of the Decepticon army and was later part of a battle during which he waited in disguise for the Autobots to advance right into his arms. However, Optimus Prime suspected a trap, and ordered his troops to retreat instead. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 13|Old Ways}}

Hundreds of years ago, Trypticon fought [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] alongside Megatron, Optimus Prime, and [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 1|Stormbringer #1}} He survived the battle and was part of a major Decepticon counter-offensive on what was left of Cybertron shortly thereafter, led by the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]]. {{storylink|Spotlight: Blaster}}

In modern days, a fallen Trypticon was discovered frozen in the ice of [[Praetorus Wharf]] by [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]], who used the corrupted energon within him in twisted experiments involving newborn sparks. A group of Transformers transporting a shipment of sparks drove across Trypticon's body on their way to [[Alyon]], but failed to recognize the black metallic surface. {{storylink|The Transformers: Redemption|Redemption}}

===''Alternity''===
Trypticon was one of several powerful opponents chosen by a higher-dimensional [[Megatron (G1)#Alternity|Megatron]] in a "[[#Transformers: Mystery of Convoy|game full of death and suffering]]", to go against [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Alternity|Optimus Prime]]'s [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|avatar]]. {{storylink|To Die Game!}}

===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
[[File:Trypticon SEEK.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
Once wild, Trypticon was tamed by [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and fashioned into the mobile capital of the [[Decepticon Empire]] on Cybertron, his cavernous mouth serving as Megatron's throne room. [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] targeted him during their [[G.I.Rocket]] bombing run on the planet, but the bombs were stopped by a force field and Trypticon counterattacked by unleashing Decepticon troops from his mouth to take down their [[Defiant (G.I. Joe)|ship]]. {{storylink|Targetmasters (issue)|Targetmasters}} [[Destro]] later used the [[M.A.S.S. Device]] to travel from Earth to Trypticon for an audience with Megatron. {{storylink|Funeral for a Friend}} Furious that the Autobots had formed an alliance with G.I. Joe, Megatron had Trypticon attack their home at [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]], but before he could finish off the mode-locked city-bot he was interrupted by [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]. Trypticon bit the meddler's head off, only for said head to transform into [[Cerebros (G1)|Cerebros]] and hold his jaws open as Autobots and Joes made their way into the throne room. {{storylink|Everybody Hates Metroplex}} Trypticon later watched as a victorious Megatron defeated Optimus Prime and had Cybertron dig its "horns" into Earth. {{storylink|Pax Megatronus}}
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===''Knights of Unicron''===
The Trypticon Dinobase, located on Planet Chaar, was the eighth venue for the [[Knights of Unicron]] on their 2014 "Till All Are One" tour. {{storylink|Knights of Unicron}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
[[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] mused that if he had wished to conquer Cybertron or invade other planets, few could have stood in his way other than Trypticon or the [[Titan (IDW)|Titans]], and Trypticon never liked fair fights anyway. {{storylink|Head Games}}

==Commercial appearances==
When Trypticon came under attack by the Protectobots, the Decepticon city transformed into its battle station mode to fight back. The Protectobots responded by combining into Defensor, prompting Trypticon to transform once more, this time into its dinosaur mode. Trypticon then forced Defensor to fly off with a torrent of fiery breath. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Defensor and Trypticon|Defensor and Trypticon commercial}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Mystery of Convoy''===
[[File:MysteryofConvoy Trypticon.png|thumb|"Oh... it's MechaGodzilla. Of course! I should have known."]]
On a search for the truth behind the death of Optimus Prime, Ultra Magnus endured a game of death and suffering that culminated in a final battle with Trypticon at the end of the [[Time Tunnel]]. Trypticon hurled fireballs at the City Commander, but Magnus's unrelenting barrage of attacks on his head ultimately caused Trypticon to fall. {{storylink|Transformers: Mystery of Convoy}}
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===''Transformers: The Headmasters''===
[[File:HeadmastersNES trypticon.jpg|left|thumb]]
When the Decepticons captured some of the Autobots' greatest warriors, Sixshot and Trypticon attacked the planet Earth. Trypticon was the first foe faced by Chromedome on his quest to rescue his allies, striking at the Autobot from an elevated platform. Although this set-up left Chromedome at a disadvantage, since he was waging the battle in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]], he persevered and defeated Trypticon. {{storylink|Transformers: The Headmasters (video game)|Transformers: The Headmasters}}
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===''The Transformers'' (PS2)===
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====Autobot story====
Right when the [[Autobot]]s had found the drill they were looking for in the [[Karzite mine]], Trypticon gave out a loud roar. [[Hot Rod|Rodimus Prime]] recognized it, but he was in disbelief about what it meant. Sure enough, Trypticon fell from the sky, stating that the Autobots were too late. The Decepticon announced that he was going to crush all of the Autobots now that they had nowhere to run. Surprisingly, the Autobots managed to take down Trypticon, who cried out and announced his being hurt afterward. Threatening the Autobots that he would not forget his defeat and warning them that he would crush them some day, Trypticon fled back to the Decepticon base.

====Decepticon story====
After [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] was defeated for the second time, Trypticon arrived and offered to help, but quickly realized that he was of extremely limited usefulness in the search for the [[Zel Quartz]]. His massive size made him a liability in a search, so he sent [[Full-Tilt]] in his stead. {{storylink|The Transformers (PS2)|The Transformers}}

===''Transformers Battle Circuit''===
Trypticon, one of the "greatest Transformers of all time," was part of a Decepticon team that participated in a tournament on Cybertron. He faced off against a team of Autobots in a series of one-on-one matches. If he managed to defeat Bumblebee, Rodimus, Grimlock, Jetfire and Optimus Prime, Trypticon was declared to be the tournament's champion! {{storylink|Transformers Battle Circuit}}

===''Transformers G1: Awakening''===
[[File:Trypticon g1awakening stats.jpg|upright=1.1|left|thumb]]
Trypticon was among the Decepticons who pursued and boarded the Autobot [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]. When the ship crashed on [[Earth]], all inside were sent into stasis, but the Decepticons woke up four million years later and resumed their conquering ways. Trypticon was put to work guarding the [[space bridge]] they were building, and was ordered to destroy [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] when the traitor scouted the area. He completely failed to keep the Autobots from the bridge, and after Optimus Prime's team was captured on Cybertron, Trypticon was placed on guard duty. He was unable to prevent the Autobots from escaping, however. He later took part in Megatron's ill-fated assault on the Ark, and completely failed to stop the Autobots when they attacked the Decepticon fortress on Cybertron. {{storylink|Transformers G1: Awakening}}
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===''Transformers Legends''===
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Growing desperate, [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] summoned Trypticon to the field of battle. The titan's firepower allowed Galvatron's forces to push further into Autobot territory, despite their opponents bringing out [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. {{storylink|The Colossus War}} After making a number of coastal attacks, Trypticon leveled [[Ark (G1)|Autobot Headquarters]] and set his sights on [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]]. Unfortunately for him, [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] and [[Fireflight (G1)|Fireflight]] supplied Metroplex with a new [[transformation cog]], and the giant Autobot sent Trypticon crashing to the bottom of the sea. {{storylink|Monstrosity}}

[[Unicron]] had his eyes on Trypticon as a potential new body for himself, however his agents were intercepted before they could reach the giant Decepticon. {{storylink|Unicron Returns}}

===''Transformers Operation Omega''===
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==Toys==
===Generation 1===
*'''Trypticon''' (Decepticon City, 1986/1987) [[File:Trypticon g1 toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Don't mention the training wheels on the tail—he embarrasses easily.]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-63'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 loading ramps, 2 blaster stands, single-barreled blaster, double-barreled blaster, 2 scanners, 2 connectors, large tower, small tower, 2 tank treads, laser cannon, Full-Tilt, Full-Tilt's electro-disruptor.

:Trypticon transforms from a large grey, teal and purple dinosaur into a city mode, and from there into a mobile battle station. Trypticon shares many similarities with his contemporary and counterpart, Metroplex; he is accompanied by an entourage of smaller robots—the transforming mini-car, Full-Tilt, who forms Trypticon's chest plate, and the tank, Brunt, who is formed from several of his city mode towers and other pieces—and in city mode, he can link up with the leaders of the 1986 Decepticon [[combiner]] teams, [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] and [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]], when they are in their base forms. Unlike Metroplex's combiner connections, the two leaders don't plug directly into Trypticon, instead linking up to him through two smaller "connector" pieces. This interactivity was played up to a great extent in Japan, where he was released as part of the ''[[Scramble City (toyline)|Scramble City]]'' sub-line.

:Trypticon is further distinguished from Metroplex by the inclusion of several electronic gimmicks. Two C-size batteries power the electronics of Trypticon himself, allowing him to walk in dinosaur mode and causing his scanners and blasters to spin in city and battle station mode, respectively. Trypticon's main laser cannon (also part of Brunt) is powered by an AA battery and flashes orange.

:This mold was later [[retool]]ed, [[redeco]]ed, and sold with fewer accessories as ''[[Beast Wars II (toyline)|Beast Wars II]]'' [[Megastorm|Gigastorm]].

:Like a fair number of larger Generation 1 toys, Trypticon was never released in the UK.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Trypticon/trypticon.htm More information on Trypticon at TFU.info]''

===Transform Jr===
[[File:Trypticon jr toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Mintasaurus]]
*'''Dinosaurer''' (1986)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-63'''
**''Accessories:'' 4 ramps, laser cannon

:The ''[[Transform Jr]]'' version of Trypticon shrinks and simplifies the original toy, omitting the electronics, the battle station mode and... the color purple.
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===Classics===
[[File:Classics Trypticon LOC.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Trypticon not want cuddles! Trypticon want smash Metroplex!]]
*'''Trypticon''' (Legends, 2006)
:The ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' version of Trypticon is a [[redeco]] of [[Legends Class|Legends of Cybertron]] [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]], transforming into a three-headed robotic dragon. This redeco is awesome and [http://www.toynewsi.com/news.php?catid=242&itemid=10656 needs cuddles].

: This mold was later used to make ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[Hun-Gurrr (G1)|Hun-Grrr]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/ClassicsTrypticon/trypticon.htm More information on Trypticon at TFU.info]''
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===Device Label===
[[File:Device Label Trypticon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Mouseasaurus.]]
*'''Dinosaurer''' (2009)

: Takara's ''[[Transformers Device Label|Device Label]]'' Trypticon transforms from a working USB laser mouse into a mechanoid raptor. He shares this mold with ''Device Label'' [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Device Label|Grimlock]].

: According to early [[BigBadToyStore]] solicitations, the mice were originally supposed to depict Generation 1 [[Overkill (G1)#Device Label|Overkill]] and ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' [[Dinobot (BW)#Device Label|Dinobot]].

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===Platinum Edition===
[[File:Platinum-edition-trypticon.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Trypticon''' (Platinum Edition, 2015)
**''Accessories'': 2 loading ramps, 2 blaster stands, single-barreled blaster, double-barreled blaster, 2 scanners, 2 connectors, large tower, small tower, 2 tank treads, laser cannon, Full-Tilt, Full-Tilt's electro-disruptor.
:Platinum Edition Trypticon is a reissue of his original toy. Both Brunt and Full-Tilt are included along with all his electronics, including the motorized walking gimmick.

:This reissue features golden stickers on his eyes, and has several tooling changes, such as larger power switches, battery covers that are held shut by screws, molded detail replacing the large bearings on his legs, and bizarrely, added plastic on his feet that keeps the purple "U" pieces from being flush with the rest of the foot.

:The toy is released in TakaraTomy Mall in Japan under the ''USA Edition'' line, as a lucky draw prize.

===Generations===
*'''Trypticon''' (Titan Class, 2017)

:In November of 2015, Hasbro held a Facebook poll on which character would be remade for the next Titan Class figure, letting fans choose between Trypticon, [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], and [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]].<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/transformers/photos/a.153259298077606.36631.146805978722938/926169094119952/?type=3&permPage=1 November 24 2016 photo]</ref> Trypticon was the winner.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/transformers/photos/a.153259298077606.36631.146805978722938/931380200265508/?type=3 There truly is nothing that can stand in the way of Trypticon. With your votes, he smashed his way to becoming the next ''Generations Titans Return'' Titan Class toy. Mark your calendars, and look for him to hit shelves late 2017.]</ref>

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==Merchandise==
===Transformers Gum===
[[File:Tfgum trypticon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Dinosaurer''' (1986)
**''Accessories:'' Large tower, small tower, 2 tank treads, laser cannon, Full-Tilt

:A snap-together model kit of Trypticon was available as part of the fifth wave of [[Kabaya]]'s ''[[Transformers Gum]]'' [[candy toy]] series. A much-shrunken version of the original Trypticon toy, the kit transforms into something of a cross between city and battle station modes, and still comes with all the pieces to make Brunt, as well as a non-transforming car mode Full-Tilt. Moulded from black, red and grey plastic, Trypticon has stickers for detail rather than paint operations, and came with a stick of gum.
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===Transformers Caramel===
[[File:Trypticon keshigomu.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Dinosaurer''' (1986)
:A small soft-rubber ''keshigomu'' figurine of Trypticon, similar to the larger [[Decoy]]s, was released as part of Kabaya's line of ''[[Transformers Milk Caramel]]'' candy toys. Like all the figures from the 1986 range, he came [[blindpacking|blindpacked]], and was available in a variety of pearlescent colors including red, yellow, blue and green. As the name of the series suggests, he came with a piece of caramel candy.

===Forms Robo===
*'''Dinosaurer''' (1987)
:Trypticon was also among the ten characters who were rendered as part of the ''[[Forms Robo]]'' line of over-sized ''keshigomu'' figures. He came individually packaged in a plastic baggie, and was available in red, yellow, green or blue. Of the various ''Forms Robo'' figures, Trypticon is easily one of the hardest to find, rarely appearing on the secondary market.
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===MyClone===
[[File:Trypticon myclone.jpg|thumb|All together now: Awwwwwwww!]]
*'''Dinosaurer''' (MyClone, 2003)
**''ID number:'' '''MTF018'''
**''Accessories:'' Display stand
:The Trypticon [[MyClone]] is the adorablest little killer dinosaur you ever did see. He was released in the third wave of the ''MyClone'' line of Transformers PVC figures, and comes with a hexagonal teal display stand, which can link up with the identical stands included with other MyClone figures. His modular design allows his parts to be mixed and matched with those of any other MyClone figure.
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==Notes==
[[File:G1TrypticonHeadCompare.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|"[[Scramble City: Mobilization]]" model on top, "[[Call of the Primitives]]" model on the bottom.]]

*Trypticon's original [[Tech Spec]]s give him a very high rank of 9, but he is never portrayed as somebody so far up in the Decepticon power structure. But then again, not many would argue with a towering dinosaur robot that's bigger than Godzilla.
*Trypticon has two completely different [[character model]]s. The first was used for his appearances in "[[Scramble City: Mobilization]]" and the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Marvel comic]], while the second, more toy-accurate model was used for all his appearances in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|animated series]]. Virtually ''every piece'' of Trypticon's body is different between the two models, whether in shape, detail, or both; notable features of the earlier model include rounded legs and feet, and differently shaped shoulder-buildings. The early model ''is'' superior in one regard to the early one, however: it colors Trypticon's optics. They were left uncolored on the finished model, and he spent the entire cartoon looking as if he had no eyes.
**The early model is published in ''[[Transformers: The Ark]]'' and Marvel's ''[[The Transformers Universe]]'', and depicts Trypticon's translucent orange nose-panel as being open, as it was on the finished model. However, there was obviously a variant version of the early model with an alternate head design that had a ''closed'' nose panel, because that's how Trypticon looks in the actual Marvel comics and "Scramble City" animation.
*A [[wikipedia:triptych|triptych]] is an artifact divided into three hinged folding segments. Though obscure, this is an appropriate name for Trypticon, because his tyrannosaur mode ''is'' a triptych, unfolding into three segments when it transforms into city or battle station modes. See, parents, this stuff is educational too!
*''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Grimlock (SG)|Grimlock]]'s color scheme is based on Trypticon. His character [[bio]] (and this was when Grimlock was an idiot) had Trypticon's Marvel Generation 1 motto: "Total victory requires total destruction."

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Dinosaurer''' ([[beast mode]], ダイナザウラー ''Dainazaurā''), '''Dinobase''' (city mode, ダイノベース ''Dainobēsu'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Triptikon'''
*''Mandarin:'' '''Pàu-lóng Chīn-Kāng''' (Taiwan, 暴龍金剛, "''Tyrannosaurus'' [[Wikipedia:Vajra|Vajra]]"), '''Tiějiǎ Lóng''' (China, 铁甲龙, "Iron-Armored Dinosaur")
*''Portuguese:'' '''Tripticão'''

==References==
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Metroplex (G1)

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:''Metroplex is an [[Autobot]] [[city-bot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Metroplex-UK.jpg|325px|thumb|We built this city on rock and roll!]]
'''Metroplex'''’s poor, slow, and infrequent efforts to support his brave comrades and forward the Autobot cause are never enough. Sure, he's the Autobots' ultimate weapon, their greatest and final defense. Yes, he's a gigantic, towering warrior, capable of channeling awesome energies. Strong beyond belief, versatile, clever, brave and self-sacrificing, Metroplex is willing to give everything he has to the Autobot cause and defend it to his last [[astrosecond]]s of life. Despite all this he’s wracked to the core of his being with the belief that he could and should be doing more. It’s a self-deprecating attitude that stuns many of his fellow Autobots, most of whom take immeasurable comfort in his very existence and the knowledge that regardless of what evil comes, Metroplex is out there to back them up.

This [[Titan (IDW)|Titan]]'s great modesty about his power and achievements together with a boundless patience necessitated by his size and [[alternate mode]] are apparent to anyone who pierces his normally less than talkative demeanor, and in the optics of many, these traits only raise his already high standing.

Metroplex's long-standing nemesis is the equally-gargantuan [[Decepticon]], [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]. He has three "normal"-sized components: [[Six-Gun]], [[Slammer]], and [[Scamper]], to help patrol and defend his territory. The extent of that territory varies; sometimes Metroplex is an independent base, and other times he's part of (or all of) [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]], aka '''Scramble City'''.

{{bigquote|Metroplex is my kind of town!|[[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blaster]] on Metroplex|"[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Bud Davis]] (English), [[Ron Feinberg]] (English, "Five Faces of Darkness Part 1"), [[Osamu Saka]] (Japanese)|[[Manfred Schmidt]] (German, Most of Season 3), [[Thomas Rau]] (German, "Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5"), [[Franz Rudnick]] (German, "The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1"), [[Ulf Jürgen Söhmisch]] (German, Generation 2 Dub of "Ghost in the Machine" & "The Ultimate Weapon")}}

[[File:FFOD5 Metroplex Trypticon.JPG|left|upright=1.2|thumb|No Tommy, snap out of it!]]

By the year 2005, Metroplex had been installed as a sub-section of the larger [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]], now the main base of operations for the Autobots on [[Earth]]. During the [[Battle of Autobot City|Decepticons' attack on the city]], the [[Transformation cog|transforming cog]] which allowed Metroplex to transform to [[robot mode]] was destroyed, preventing him from participating in the battle, although he was manually converted to battle station mode by the Autobots inhabiting him. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}

Following the defeat of [[Unicron]] and the Autobots' reclamation of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] built a new transforming cog for Metroplex, and entrusted its delivery to [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] and [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]]. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1}} While they were busy suffering numerous setbacks (including nearly getting killed by [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] and being stranded on Jupiter's moon [[Io]]), the immobile Metroplex was attacked by the Decepticons' new mobile battle station, [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], who had been created expressly to serve as Metroplex's opposite number. Metroplex was again manually transformed to battle station mode by his inhabitants in hopes of mounting some form of a defence, but things were not looking hopeful. At the height of the battle, Blurr and Wheelie was safely brought to Earth by [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]], and quickly handed the transforming cog off to [[Pipes (G1)|Pipes]] to install. Pipes carried out the task with all due haste, and Metroplex promptly transformed to robot mode, thrashed Trypticon, and hurled him into the ocean. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5}}

[[File:ThiefNight Metroplex Kremlin.JPG|upright=1.2|thumb|"Why won't you accept our love?"]]

Although the Autobots figured this to be the end of Trypticon, in actuality, the saurian city survived and started stealing national monuments to pay off [[Octane]]'s debt to [[Abdul Fakkadi (G1)|Abdul Fakkadi]]. When [[dinosaur transform static]] was found at the crime scene, Metroplex and his subordinates questioned all the Autobots with dinosaur electrons in their circuits, but when Trypticon was finally revealed to be the culprit, Metroplex battled him in [[Russia]] over the [[Kremlin]]. Unfortunately, Metroplex was then left holding the building, and the [[Soviet Union|Soviets]] blamed the Autobots for the thefts and expelled them from the country. Fakkadi, however, summoned the Autobots to his country of [[Socialist Democratic Federated Republic of Carbombya|Carbombya]] to help oust the Decepticons that had taken over, and Metroplex delivered another sound defeat to Trypticon, tossing him into the ocean yet again and returning the stolen buildings to their rightful place. {{storylink|Thief in the Night}}

[[File:Gitm where are my eyes.jpg|left|upright=1.2|thumb| This is why you shouldn't eat Slug's cooking.]]

As part of his deal with Unicron to ensure their mutual resurrection, the ghost of [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] was charged with stealing Metroplex's eyes in order to restore Unicron's sight. Possessing [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]], Starscream invaded Metroplex and started removing the giant's optics, only to wind up breaking the first one when he was caught off-guard by [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]]. Just as he was successfully removing the second eye, Metroplex detected the presence of intruders within his brain vault and awoke. Scourge came crashing out of Metroplex just as he transformed to robot mode, and beat a hasty retreat as the giant discovered that he was blind and went into a maddened rage, firing upon all the Transformers in the vicinity. Metroplex landed a shot on [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]] before his rampage was cut short by the detonation of a [[photon charge]] Scourge had placed in his head, and he fell unconscious, transforming back into city mode. After the villains' plan was foiled, new eyes were constructed for Metroplex. {{storylink|Ghost in the Machine (G1)|Ghost in the Machine}}

[[File:Ultimateweapon metroplex hefts trypticon.jpg|upright=1.2|thumb]]

After coming under attack from a [[Eurythma]]n sonic weapon, {{storylink|Carnage in C-Minor}}, transforming cog troubles returned to plague Metroplex when [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] stole the component right out from under [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]]'s nose. With Metroplex trapped in city mode, the Autobots retaliated by stealing Trypticon's cog and using it as a replacement; the Decepticons proceeded to use Metroplex's cog in place of Trypticon's, but the incompatibility of the cogs in each of the giant robots led to an unsteady battle with both combatants partially transforming back and forth constantly. First Aid proceeded to enter Metroplex's body during the fight and aligned the cog properly, allowing Metroplex to fully transform and, yet ''again'', fling Trypticon into a body of water. {{storylink|The Ultimate Weapon}}

When the [[Hate Plague]] swept the universe, [[Hot Rod/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]] realized the danger that an infected Metroplex would pose, and reluctantly decided to deactivate him. Metroplex understood and agreed with his decision—it was not made clear if this action was temporary, or if it would permanently send Metroplex off-line. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1}}
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====Japanese cartoon continuity====
{{note|The events of the Generation 1 cartoon occur in Japanese continuity as detailed above, except instead of taking place over 2005/6, the events of season 3, in which Metroplex appears, are moved back to 2010. Japanese continuity inserts many new stories into the gaps in the cartoon timeline, several of which focus on Metroplex and the story of how he was created, which went unexplained in the American cartoon.}}

=====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' manga=====
[[File:FSRLTF6 Trypticon vs Metroplex hologram.jpg|right|thumb]]
Metroplex was constructed in the late 1980s as part of the Autobots' "Scramble City" initiative to develop a powerful battle station. During the early stages of the project, however, when the Autobots were conducting an outdoor test of the unfinished city's transformation to mobile fortress mode, [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] and [[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]] were able to monitor the process. The information they acquired allowed Megatron to decipher whether or not Metroplex would be able to stand up to Trypticon. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 3|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #3}}

Trypticon was ultimately completed before Metroplex, and was successfully activated on a small island. The Autobots went into action to save the island and stop the giant, but without a city-bot of their own, they had to resort to some cunning: Perceptor magnified a [[hologram]] of Metroplex projected by [[Hound (G1)|Hound]], creating a huge image of the giant Autobot that Trypticon charged at and passed through, crashing into the ocean below. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 6|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #6}}
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=====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' story pages=====
[[File:ScrambleCityPoster1.jpg|thumb|left|250px|]]

{{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (story page)#Part 7|FSRL Part 7}} {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (story page)#Part 8|FSRL Part 8}}{{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (story page)#Part 9|FSRL Part 9}} {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (story page)#Part 14|FSRL Part 14}}

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=====Scramble City: Mobilization=====
[[File:Metroplexstanding.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|As a sensitive new-age guy, Metroplex was one of the few Autobots who did not have issues with the size of his gun.]]
To complete the Scramble City project, the Autobots moved their operation to a secret underground cavern, but the Decepticons' [[Mini-Cassette|spy cassettes]] located the subterranean base, and an all-out Decepticon attack was initiated. [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] and [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] had [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] outnumbered, but the heroic combiner was able to hold the line long enough until Metroplex's construction was finally completed.

Emerging fom his underground birthplace, Metroplex transformed from city to battle station mode and took off for the battleground. Crushing all in his path, the titanic Autobot transformed to robot mode and took out the Decepticon combiners with one colossal blast. However, as the Autobots celebrated their victory, the ocean nearby parted and Trypticon emerged for his first battle with Metroplex. {{storylink|Scramble City: Mobilization}}
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=====Full Throttle Scramble Power!=====
[[File:Fullthrottle metroplex arrives.jpg|left|thumb|Able to leap with tall buildings in a single bound...]]
Crafting a new diabolical scheme, [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] began to threaten humanity with his latest weapon: the [[Omega Whip]]. After [[Jenny (G1)|Jenny]], [[Toru]] and [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] located the Decepticon base and disabled the super weapon, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] ordered up reinforcements: ''every single Autobot''. Carrying the entire army in his mobile battle station mode, Metoplex, er, ''hovered'' onto the scene and transformed to robot mode. Accepting defeat, Megatron and the Decepticons scurried off as fast as they could. {{storylink|Full Throttle Scramble Power!}}
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=====''The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers''=====
[[File:Manga metroplex.jpg|thumb|225px|Metroplex struggles against the inexorable pull of the dreaded "page fold".]]
On a bright and sunny day in the year 2010, the [[Autobot]]s invited a group of [[human]] families to come take a tour of Metroplex. They were all very impressed and everything was going great... until [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] attacked. Preoccupied with keeping everyone inside him from dying, Metroplex was left to take all of Trypticon's attacks on the chin, including his Dual Plasma Cannons and Dino-Head Attack. With [[Scamper]] quickly taken out by [[Full-Tilt]], it looked as though Metroplex would be felled by a blast from the [[Brunt (G1)|Brunt tank]].

Luckily, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]] deployed [[Six-Gun]] just in time. Six-Gun took out Full-Tilt and then proceeded to turn the Brunt tank around on Trypticon, blasting the Decepticon with his own drone. The blast destroyed Trypticon's Head Controls, forcing [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] to call a retreat. With the day won, Metroplex returned to City mode. {{storylink|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers issue 3|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers #3}}

=====''The Great Transformer War''=====
After rescuing the alien scientist Doctor [[Dalton (G1)|Dalton]] from the clutches of the Decepticons, the Autobots brought him to Metroplex for safe-keeping. There, he agreed to help upgrade the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]] so they could counter the upgrades he was forced to install in the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]]. Little did any of them know, Metroplex had been infiltrated by [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]], who observed the entire upgrading process in secret. {{storylink|The Great Transformer War issue 1|The Great Transformer War #1}}

In 2011, as part of his massive assault to retake [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] unleashed Trypticon on Metroplex, the battle thoroughly occupying the [[Earth]] forces of the Autobots, keeping them from coming to Cybertron's defense. {{storylink|The Great Transformer War issue 3|The Great Transformer War #3}}

=====''The Headmasters'' cartoon=====
{{voiceactor|[[Osamu Saka]] (Japanese), [[Rik Thomas]] (English, [[Omni Productions]] dub)}}

[[File:Hm4 metroplex vs madmachine.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.2|Mwa ha ha ha ha! The power of [[Dark Energon]]!]]

In 2011, one year after the curing of the Hate Plague, the Decepticons launched a major offensive to take control of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. To prevent Autobot reinforcements reaching the planet, a large garrison of Decepticon troops were deployed to keep the Autobots on Earth occupied. As the battle moved to the vicinity of Autobot City, Metroplex flew into action and aided his comrades by blasting the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] out of the sky. He then transformed into battle station mode and transported the [[Trainbot]]s back to the city itself, where they took the [[space bridge]] to aid their allies on Cybertron. {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}} As the battle to control Cybertron continued to rage, Metroplex was among the Autobots deployed to help search Earth for the missing [[Matrix of Leadership]]. {{storylink|Birth of the Fantastic Double Prime}}

Observing Trypticon making his way towards an oil field, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]] ordered Metroplex into action. The two city-bots engaged in another round of their endless dance, but Metroplex soon discovered that he had been lured into a trap when the Decepticons' newest invention, the [[Madmachine]], burrowed its way out of the sand nearby. An electromagnetic blast from the Madmachine sent Metroplex's systems into chaos, and he was forced to retreat. {{storylink|The Great Cassette Operation}} Soon after, Metroplex joined the Autobot [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] in traveling to [[United Kingdom|Britain]] and [[New York City|New York]] to investigate attacks by a mysterious blackmailer. {{storylink|Terror! The Six Shadows}}

A little later, the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]] launched from Metroplex to back up a contingent of Autobots on [[Mars (planet)|Mars]], but found their way barred by Trypticon. Metroplex immediately went into action against his perennial foe and kicked him into a mountainside, but then he had to deal with [[Sixshot]]. {{storylink|Explosion on Mars!! Maximus Is in Danger}}

[[File:Hm24 metroplex must watch.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|"If only I could reach Ultra Magnus... then I could beat you over the head with him!"]]

When the Autobots and Decepticons left Earth to go on an interplanetary energy quest, Metroplex (logically enough) did not go with them, and so disappeared off the radar for a while. When they returned to Earth, Sixshot launched an attack on Autobot City, leading to a violent battle between him and Ultra Magnus. Metroplex attempted to aid his commander, but was kept busy by Trypticon, and so, Ultra Magnus died by Sixshot's hand. After the Autobot Headmasters disposed of Sixshot, funeral arrangements were made for Magnus, and Metroplex requested that rather than launch his body into space, the Autobots should bury Ultra Magnus on Earth to symbolize the great love he had for the planet. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus Dies!!}}

Decepticon attacks only intensified in the wake of Magnus's death, and Metroplex, seeking revenge for the death of his commander, insisted that he be allowed to join in the fight. [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress]] and the Autobot Headmasters encouraged him to remain at Autobot City, pointing out that his databanks contained all their collected information and that he was too valuable to lose, but reports began pouring in from different Autobot installations that only seemed to prove how necessary Metroplex entering the fray was. Fortress explained that all available Autobots had come to help, and Metroplex grudgingly agreed to stand down, with one condition: when Sixshot showed his face, he would be Metroplex's to deal with. This time came quite soon, as Metroplex accompanied the Autobot Headmasters to [[Alaska]] and engaged Sixshot in an aerial battle while the Headmasters dealt with Galvatron. When the young warriors destroyed the Decepticon leader with the power of their [[Head Formation]], Sixshot retreated, depriving Metroplex of his revenge. {{storylink|The Emperor of Destruction Vanishes on an Iceberg}}

[[File:Hm26 metroplex vs sixshot.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.2|"So yer a giant city-bot! Big Whoop! Wanna fight about it?"]]

It wasn't long before Metroplex got another shot at Sixshot when he and Trypticon attacked Autobot City again. Metroplex dealt with Trypticon quickly and focused his fury on Sixshot, but the revenge-hungry Autobot was mistaken in his belief that Trypticon had been defeated. As the saurian titan leapt at Metroplex from behind, Spike Witwicky moved into the open to shout a warning to the giant Autobot, and was hit by a stray laser blast. Seconds later, the Trainbots arrived to help Metroplex overpower Trypticon and send him packing, but Spike had been grievously wounded by the blast and had to be taken to [[Athenia]] for medical attention. {{storylink|I Risk My Life for Earth}}

When the Headmasters departed Earth to follow the Decepticons to planet [[Master (planet)|Master]], Metroplex was left in command of the Autobots on Earth. Some time later, just as the Headmasters were returning to Earth, Decepticons began springing up all over Earth, and Metroplex contacted the approaching Headmasters to let them know of the sudden change in the situation. He greeted them when they arrived on the planet, updated them, and was commended for the good job he had done in their absence. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 1)}} Metroplex continued to help gather data on the Decepticons' activities on Earth, which involved raising mysterious "[[crysmagnetal|Death Towers]]" at strategic points around the globe, helping out where he could. After supervising the transportation of humans injured in a Decepticon attack, Metroplex sped to [[Egypt]] to aid Fortress Maximus after he was wounded battling [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]. Finally, Metroplex participated in the colossal climactic battle between the entire Autobot and Decepticon armies at the [[Arctic|North Pole]], which culminated in the Decepticons' defeat, and the withdrawal of all Transformers from Earth. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}
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=====Wars comics=====
In a cataclysmic battle in the midst of an ongoing energy crisis, Metroplex fell to [[Metrotitan (Zone)|Metrotitan]]. After the battle's conclusion, Metroplex was rebuilt into a larger form by the Autobots with the help of [[Nebulan]]s. When the Decepticons attacked again, the Autobots were reluctant to activate the reborn Metroplex due to energy concerns, but the large robot pressed through and transformed into robot mode, taking Metrotitan by surprise. Metroplex banished the traitorous Metrotitan from the Autobots and attacked with his [[antimatter]] projector. Having enough, Metrotitan and the Decepticons retreated; Metroplex was unable to follow, as he was drained of energy. {{Storylink|Metrowars}}

Some time later, Metroplex's alarms went off, indicating that there was a Decepticon intruder within him. With Scamper's help, he discovered that the intruder was Metrobomb, out to steal data from Metroplex in order to upgrade Metrotitan into a form that would rival his. Just as Metrobomb was making his escape, Metroplex managed to capture him, wiping out all of the data he had stolen in the process. {{storylink|Metrowars 2}}

When the [[Fallen]] attempted to consume the power of [[Vector Sigma]] for himself, Metroplex gathered the Autobot trains in defense of Cybertron. In the final strike, [[Goshooter]] wielded [[Shouki]] in his new "train bazooka" mode, and Metroplex provided his energy to supercharge the attack. {{storylink|Train Wars 2}}

=====''Transformers Legends'' comic=====
Using the [[Legends Universe]]'s innate power to make dreams come true, [[Rattrap (BW)#Transformers Legends comic|Rattrap]] summoned Metroplex into the Legends Universe to save it from [[Windblade (G1)#Transformers Legends comic|Windblade]]. Once he had subdued Windblade, he transformed into city mode on top of the [[Axalon Trading Company]] office building, destroying it. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 12|Bonus Edition Vol. 12}} The employees of Axalon made the best of their situation and dubbed Metroplex their new office, albeit they weren't sure who he was. [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]], disguised as the company's janitor, helpfully filled them in on Metroplex's background. {{storylink|Transformers Legends (comic)#The Mysterious Knowledgeable Grandpa Chapter|The Mysterious Knowledgeable Grandpa Chapter}} When [[Slipstream (Animated)|Slipstream]] entered the Legends Universe to cause trouble, Metroplex and the other visiting Autobots defeated her with a barrage of missiles and lasers. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 16|Bonus Edition Vol. 16}} When extradimensional visitor [[SARA]] grew to a gigantic size, Metroplex's city mode was one of the buildings she loomed over. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Deadlock)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}}

When the ghost of [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] possessed [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]], he set out to conquer Metroplex for himself. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Waspinator)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}} Though he felled several of the Autobots and Maximals defending the city, he was himself defeated without realizing his goal. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Rhinox)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}} Metroplex was later tied up in special keep-out tape by [[Skids (G1)#Quantum Operative|Skids]], who intended to send him and all other dimension-hoppers back to their home universes, though in the end he changed his mind and let them stay. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 20|Bonus Edition Vol. 20}}

=====''Unite Warriors''=====
The [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] arranged an Energon barbecue party on Metroplex's city mode. {{storylink|Unite Warriors Offshot|Energon BBQ Today!}} They took off from Metroplex to deal with the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]], who were causing trouble in a nearby city. {{storylink|Unite Warriors Offshot|Today Is Us Stunticons' Annual Holiday Demolition Race!}}

===Toy pack-in material===
Metroplex participated in a tumultuous battle on a moon base, wherein he joined forces with [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] and [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]]. Together, they tried to slay [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]. {{storylink|Decipher the Decepticon}}

===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===
[[File:Spacepirates metroplex emerges.jpg|thumb|The prospect of free stickers brings Metroplex to life, and the [[Quintesson]]s are none too happy about it.]]

====Marvel UK future timelines====
Metroplex is the largest Autobot on record at just under 700 feet in height. Entirely too large to wander Earth freely, Metroplex accepted without complaint the role he was assigned: that of the "living core" of Autobot City. Built into the very fabric of the city upon its creation in 2003, Metroplex lay dormant beneath its surface, endowing it with the ability to transform from city mode into a heavily-armed battle station.

In 2008, when the [[Quintesson]]s invaded and took control of Autobot City as a part of a complex, multi-pronged plan to take over Cybertron, only a few Autobots were able to avoid capture. [[Hot Rod/Marvel Comics continuity|Rodimus Prime]], temporarily reverted to Hot Rod, was one of the lucky few, and managed to activate Metroplex. The towering Autobot tore his way out from beneath the city and, already in a bad mood over being so rudely awakened, immediately began smashing and blasting the Quintessons that started attacking him. The fight was distinctly one-sided, and before long, Metroplex had successfully driven the invading aliens off. Alas, as Autobot City was largely gutted when Metroplex emerged, it was something of a pyrrhic victory for the Autobots. {{storylink|Space Pirates!}}
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===Marvel coloring books===
Metroplex acted as the Autobots' city and home base on Earth. {{storylink|The Lost Treasure of Cybertron}}

===''Big Looker'' storybooks===
Many Autobots were working in Metroplex when [[Hot Rod]] and [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] decided to go watch a car show at the Coliseum instead. {{storylink|Car Show Blow Up}}

===Find Your Fate Junior===
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====Autobot Alert!====
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Metroplex was the Autobots’ metropolis headquarters on Earth, housing Energon Cube production lines and a space shuttle docking bay and take-off station. {{storylink|Autobot Alert!}}

====Project Brain Drain====
Metroplex continued his role as the Autobots' central base of operation on the planet Earth. {{storylink|Project Brain Drain}}

====The Invisibility Factor====
In one possible scenario, wherein the Decepticons gained control of an [[Invisibility Device]] and mastered its controls, they attacked Metroplex, bombarding it and the Autobots stationed within with volley after volley of invisible missiles. Unable to fight back against an opponent they could not see, the Autobots fell in combat, and Metroplex was reduced to a great junkyard.

In another scenario, where the Autobots gave up searching for a ship with invisibility capabilities, Metroplex and all the Autobots inhabiting him were caught by surprise by a fleet of identical ships swooping down upon them. The Autobots were all destroyed as Galvatron gloated of his victory. {{storylink|The Invisibility Factor}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:Routeofallevil metroplex hologram.jpg|left|thumb|upright=0.85|"The lost city of gold! I must not let [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] know about this!"]]

After deposing [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], and leaving the planet in [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus's]] command, [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] and a large number of Autobots returned to Earth to begin construction on a vast complex known as [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]]. [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] was seen projecting a hologram of Metroplex during construction, presumably as a blueprint. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}
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===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
[[File:OmegasConundrum-Metroplex.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66]]
Metroplex was a truly ancient Transformer, believed to be the very first of the [[Titan (IDW)|Titans]] from the time of the [[Knights of Cybertron]]. {{storylink|The Reluctant Specialist}} In ancient times, he defeated the monster known as [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] and watched as it was sealed away in the depths of Cybertron. {{storylink|The Illusion of Control}} Metroplex was present to witness the departure of his brethren: the thirteen "Colony Titans", including [[Caminus]]. {{storylink|Windblade issue 4|Windblade vol. 1 #4}} As the last functioning Titan on Cybertron, Metroplex went on to explore the entire surface of Cybertron alongside [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]] before disappearing into legend, with some claiming he left the planet while others believed he never existed at all. [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]], however, believed Metroplex was still on Cybertron, and attempted to use Alpha Trion to find him so that the Decepticons could make use of the [[space bridge]] technology possessed by all Titans. {{storylink|Omega's Conundrum}}

[[File:Rise-Metroplex.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I can feel the heartbeat underneath the concrete.]]

In truth, Metroplex had gone dormant beneath the city of [[Nyon]], and the part of him sticking out of the ground had become known as the '''[[Acropolex]]'''. The origins of this building were long forgotten, though legends remained claiming that it was once a capital during Cybertron's [[Golden Age]]. {{storylink|Ruins}} When Nyon was destroyed early in the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]], Acropolex felt the deaths of its inhabitants and mourned them. Drawn to the ruins of Nyon by the [[Matrix of Leadership]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime]] used the Matrix to call out for Acropolex, causing him to fully awaken and transform to [[robot mode]]. Prime announced to his shocked allies that the giant was no longer "Acropolex", ruin of a forgotten age, but "Metroplex", the symbol of a better future. {{storylink|Homecoming (IDW)|Homecoming}} {{storylink|Rise}} Metroplex chose to help the survivors of the attack on Nyon before he could aid the Autobots, but told Optimus Prime that he would answer any call the Autobot leader would make. He claimed to have known someone much like Optimus Prime in the past, as history repeats itself and always someone will be there to fight the chaos. {{storylink|Broadcast}} Metroplex arrived during the battle of [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] to take out Megatron's [[vamparc ribbon|vamparc annihilator]] which was pinning down the Autobots. He managed to smash the cannon, the [[Citadel]] and every Decepticon that went in his path. After the battle, he became Iacon's new capital by transforming into city mode over the ruins of the Citadel. {{storylink|Endgame}}

As the new capital of Iacon, Metroplex served as the main Autobot headquarters {{storylink|Primacy issue 1|Primacy #1}} and meeting place of the [[Grand Convocation]]. {{storylink|Derelicts}} Following the [[Toraxxis mega-refinery]] disaster, Optimus Prime held a eulogy for the victims at Metroplex. {{storylink|Fallout (issue)|Fallout}} When the threat of Trypticon reemerged, Prime asked Metroplex to fight the beast again, but the Titan was regrettably unable to help as the ongoing energon crisis had left him without the energy he needed to transform into robot mode. {{storylink|The Illusion of Control}} Trypticon was taken out by other means, but was soon revived by the Decepticons and sent to destroy Metroplex by dropping onto him from orbit. This time, Optimus Prime had Iacon's energy rerouted into Metroplex, giving the Titan the strength to transform and fight his nemesis. {{storylink|Primacy issue 2|Primacy #2}} A heated battle ensued between the two city-sized warriors, and though he took several injuries, Metroplex endured the pain and defeated Trypticon by grappling him to the ground and curb-stomping his head. However, Trypticon had merely been a distraction: as Metroplex stood victorious, he was impaled and pinned to the ground by Megatron's incoming starship, knocking him offline. {{storylink|Primacy issue 3|Primacy #3}}

A couple of million years later, the Decepticons launched an all-out assault on Metroplex even as the Autobots defended the massive Transformer with their lives. The battle ended with Metroplex departing for the stars, Optimus Prime convinced by Alpha Trion that this was the best way to end the conflict and keep Metroplex and his secrets out of Megatron's clutches. Alpha Trion left with his old friend, as the two intended to combat [[Shockwave (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Shockwave]]'s mysterious [[Regenesis|machinations]] out in the cosmos. {{storylink|Earthfall Part 1: Hello Cruel World|Hello Cruel World}} {{storylink|Earthfall Chapter 5: I Dream of Wires|I Dream of Wires}}

[[File:Metroplex The Hunting Party.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|left]]
During his journey, Metroplex had to make several stops to refuel on energon-rich planetoids due to the energy-consumptive nature of his internal space bridge. As he lay dormant on one such planetoid, slowly absorbing the nearby pseudo-energon, he was tracked down by [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]], one of the Decepticons still searching for him on behalf of Megatron. However, Thundercracker realized that letting the Decepticons have Metroplex would only lead to harm and departed without reporting his finding, creating a sonic boom that splashed energon all over the sleeping giant in the process. Thus refueled, Metroplex awoke and teleported away to continue with his mission. {{storylink|The Hunting Party (IDW)|The Hunting Party}} Despite this setback, the Decepticons were eventually able to find Metroplex and copy his space bridge technology, which was later integrated into Megatron himself. {{storylink|Spotlight: Megatron}}

[[File:SpotlightMetroplex-Metroplex.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|He. Is. Metroplex.]]

Some five hundred thousand years after leaving Cybertron, Metroplex had been charged with protecting an unidentified object of great value on the planet [[Salvvatan VIII]]. He remained hidden in plain sight in [[alternate mode]], posing as merely another section of a sprawling mechanical complex on the planet's surface. His proximity to [[Orvus Base]], the Autobot research facility orbiting [[Salvvatan VI]], seems to be too convenient to be a coincidence, but any direct connection between Orvus Base and Metroplex or whatever he was guarding was unknown.

Metroplex's cover was compromised when Orvus Base was attacked by the devastatingly powerful Decepticon known as [[Sixshot]]. Nearly the entire crew was wiped out, except for six [[Throttlebot]]s who escaped to Salvvatan VIII, with Sixshot hot on their heels. Their running battle at the complex led the combatants to Metroplex's hiding spot, and a sharp turn sent [[Rollbar (G1)|Rollbar]] and Sixshot through Metroplex's outermost wall. His defensive perimeter breached, Metroplex transformed to robot mode, taking the opportunity to squash Sixshot under his boot in the process. With his position compromised, Metroplex's first priority was immediate relocation of himself and, presumably, the object he protected. He directed the Throttlebots to where they could find an escape shuttle and medical supplies before transforming into a space-faring mode and rocketing out into the cosmos. {{storylink|Spotlight: Metroplex}}

[[File:IronInTheBlood-Metroplex.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1]]

Metroplex returned to Cybertron, where he served as a base of operations for Alpha Trion while he began his endeavours to restore the damaged planet to habitability. Despite his prodigious strength and size, Metroplex was of little use in battle against the [[Insecticon swarm]] that had overrun Cybertron (the swarm was simply too great in size, and would eat their way inside his systems before he could destroy them all), so instead, Alpha Trion resurrected the deceased [[Ironhide (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ironhide]] to carry out the task. Once Ironhide had reduced the swarm's numbers to a mere two hundred, Alpha Trion had Metroplex transform to robot mode and crush the remaining Insecticons beneath his massive palms. Subsequently, Alpha Trion and Metroplex left Cybertron for parts unknown, off to put into motion the next move in the great, enigmatic game Alpha Trion was playing. {{storylink|Any Old Iron}}

Several years into his journey through space, Metroplex picked up a sample of [[Ore-7]], one of Shockwave's Regenesis ores. When Shockwave sent an army of [[Ammonite]]s to reclaim the ore, the Titan infused it into part of his thumb which he then jettisoned into space, leaving the Ammonites to try to kill him using [[Ore-2]]. {{storylink|The Becoming: Dark Cybertron Chapter 10|The Becoming}} Having contracted an [[alchemical virus]] from exposure to the deadly ore, Metroplex went into hiding beneath the oceans of [[Hydrophena]], where the water would slow the effect of the virus, then detached his vulnerable [[brain module|brain]] to hide it from further attacks. Being too busy to help, Alpha Trion recruited the aid of [[cityspeaker]] [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] and her comrades [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] and [[Nautica (G1)|Nautica]], sending them to Hydrophena to protect Metroplex. Though the weakened Titan was unable to speak, Windblade alone had the ability to communicate with him by "reading" patterns of light on his brain. {{storylink|Burning Bright: Dark Cybertron Chapter 8|Burning Bright}}

Metroplex's discarded thumb impacted with the ''[[Lost Light]]'', where it was almost stolen by [[Lockdown (G1)|Lockdown]]'s [[Titan Hunter]]s. {{storylink|The Reluctant Specialist}} Eventually he began pulling the lost body part back towards him, knowing the Ore-7 within it would cure him of the disease. {{storylink|The Becoming: Dark Cybertron Chapter 10|The Becoming}} On seeing the thumb push itself toward a homing signal, the crew of the ''Lost Light'' chose to follow the signal and traveled to Hydrophena, {{storylink|Winners & Losers: Dark Cybertron Chapter 3|Winners & Losers}} where they discovered Metroplex himself. {{storylink|Into the Abyss: Dark Cybertron Chapter 4|Into the Abyss}}

Ultra Magnus led a team in the [[Rodpod]] past Metroplex's missing eye and down his retinal cavity, looking for signs of life. Upon reaching his brain chamber, however, the Autobots discovered Metroplex's brain module had been surgically removed. {{storylink|Finest Hour: Dark Cybertron Chapter 5|Finest Hour}} Exiting the Rodpod in a drydock, the Autobots attempted to locate when Metroplex's brain module had gone, but were nearly killed in an explosion set off by one of the attacking [[Ammonite]]s. {{storylink|No Exit: Dark Cybertron Chapter 6|No Exit}} Miraculously surviving, the crew realized that Metroplex was still alive, and more, rearranging the internal structure of his corridors and hallways. His last rearrangement was done deliberately to put some bulkheads between them and the explosion. {{storylink|The Dead Are Not Enough: Dark Cybertron Chapter 7|The Dead Are Not Enough}} The crew met up with Windblade's team, who had hidden Metroplex's brain module in his shoulder. By hooking Metroplex up to the ''Lost Light's'' quantum drive, Ultra Magnus and his crew gave the Titan enough juice to reactivate himself and Space Bridge back to Cybertron. {{storylink|Burning Bright: Dark Cybertron Chapter 8|Burning Bright}}

On Cybertron, Metroplex leapt into battle immediately to defend New Iacon from the corrupted [[Necrotitan]] that Shockwave had brought back to half-life. As he reached for the ''Lost Light'', Megatron and Bumblebee realized he needed the ore hidden away inside his missing thumb. Entering the storage bay, Megatron used his own integrated Titan tech to teleport Metroplex's thumb back to him. Metroplex then used Ore-7's power of change to restore himself and reduce the Necrotitan's death plague to a benign state, saving the populace of New Iacon. {{storylink|Finis Temporis: Dark Cybertron Chapter 9|Finis Temporis}} As the Necrotitan was destroyed, Metroplex settled himself to continue recuperating, but soon an army of 70 billion Ammonites lay siege to Cybertron on Shockwave's command. {{storylink|The Becoming: Dark Cybertron Chapter 10|The Becoming}}

At Ultra Magnus's urging, Metroplex got back on his feet and helped the Cybertronians fend off the Ammonite invasion. Literally billions of opponents swarmed over the Titan's armor as he fought alongside Autobots, Decepticons, Prowl-Devastator and the ''Lost Light''. {{storylink|Black Planet: Dark Cybertron Chapter 11|Black Planet}} When a strike team infiltrated Crystal City and destroyed Shockwave's chronal drive, the Ammonites riding the crest to the end of time were destroyed...70 billion attackers dispersed in a single act. Windblade reported that Metroplex's brain module was lighting up as she had never seen it before: the Titan was laughing. {{storylink|...And the Damage Done: Dark Cybertron Finale|...And the Damage Done}}

With Iacon in ruins after the attacks by the Necrotitan and Ammonites, Metroplex transformed into city mode and integrated himself with the remains of the city, providing housing and infrastructure for any Cybertronian in need, including Starscream's [[NAIL]] government and the Autobots. {{storylink|Earthfall Part 1: Hello Cruel World|Hello Cruel World}} {{storylink|World, Shut Your Mouth Part 1: Towards Peace|Towards Peace}} {{storylink|Earthfall Chapter 4: Full Fathom Five|Full Fathom Five}} Optimus Prime later launched the ''Ark-7'' off of Metroplex. {{storylink|Earthfall Part 2: Detonation Boulevard|Detonation Boulevard}}

Though he was cured of the virus, Metroplex was still badly damaged and only operating at 50% capacity. {{storylink|Windblade issue 2|Windblade vol. 1 #2}} His priorities lay with restoring the city, and so his own body recovered slowly and remained incapable of communicating with anyone but Windblade. He was plagued by mysterious blackouts, prompting Windblade to investigate and find that his power was being diverted somewhere. Metroplex's internal problems were compounded by a bomb detonating in the [[Acrolight District]], which had secretly been planted by Chromia. {{storylink|A 'Bot and Her City}} {{storylink|Windblade issue 4|Windblade vol. 1 #4}}

While he was recuperating, Metroplex was able to locate several of his Titan brethren on their distant colonies, including [[Navitas]] on [[Velocitron]], [[Chela]] on [[Eukaris]], and the remains of the Titan on [[Devisiun]]. Windblade briefly visited Metroplex's brain again to try and pinpoint some of the Titan's many malfunctions. Windblade met up with [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]], and the duo headed toward the Titan's filtration systems. Windblade came to the conclusion that Starscream was trying to recover remnants of Shockwave's Regenesis ores. {{storylink|Windblade issue 2|Windblade vol. 1 #2}} A bit of sleuthing revealed that although Starscream had been trying to harvest the ores, he wasn't trying to kill the Titan... but Chromia had been tampering with Metroplex, using the blackouts to divert power to Metroplex's personal space bridge to try to get Windblade safely home. {{storylink|Windblade issue 3|Windblade vol. 1 #3}} {{storylink|Windblade issue 4|Windblade vol. 1 #4}}

Starscream, Chromia, and Windblade all wound up fighting inside Metroplex's brain chamber. Out of desperation, Windblade plugged her mind into Metroplex's brain module to restrain Starscream. Mentally merged, Metroplex revealed the real culprit behind the trouble to Windblade, as well as revealing the existence of many more lost Transformer colonies. Misguidedly trying to reach out to Caminus, Windblade/Metroplex warmed up their space bridge, even though such a jump would destroy the entire city. With a little mental coaching from Metroplex, Windblade managed to disengage the spacebridge and disentangle herself from Metroplex's mind. {{storylink|Windblade issue 4|Windblade vol. 1 #4}}

Repairs on Metroplex's space bridge continued, with Windblade and a recently revived [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] working together. {{storylink|The World of Tomorrow}} Eventually, they succeeded in their endeavor and brought the bridge back online, allowing Cybertron to re-contact Caminus and the other lost colony worlds. {{storylink|First Contact (IDW)|First Contact}} Following a disastrous [[combiner]] invasion on Caminus, the two planets formed an [[Council of Worlds|official alliance]]. {{storylink|The Sum and Its Parts}} The fragile peace was interrupted by the arrival of [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], who attacked the space bridge in an attempt to cut Cybertron off from the galaxy. After being driven off Caminus and back into Metroplex, Prowl's plan was narrowly foiled by [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] and [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]]. {{storylink|Mistakes and Mayhem}}

Soon after, [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] spearheaded a Decepticon riot and sparked another combiner brawl in the process. A stray laser blast from [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] destabilized the space bridge; Metroplex tried to simultaneously reach out to ''all'' of his far-flung kin, sending Devastator, Superion, Defensor, Menasor, and [[Optimus Maximus (G1)|Optimus Maximus]] bouncing from planet to planet as they battled. The situation was eventually defused, with Devastator and Menasor defeated and the fledgling Council of Worlds still intact. {{storylink|All That Remains}}

Starscream posted a detachment of [[Badgeless]] soldiers to guard Metroplex's space bridge, with traffic between worlds heavily regulated. When Cybertron made contact with [[Velocitron]], Windblade consulted Metroplex for information about Navitas. Although Windblade found his cryptic comments about Velocitronian society upsetting, she and a small group of Autobots illicitly bridged to Velocitron anyway. By this point, Metroplex had located a total of five Titan colonies. {{storylink|Windblade vol. 2 issue 4|Windblade vol. 2 #4}} Starscream and Superion also used Metroplex's space bridge to travel to Devisiun, and then both Starscream and Windblade together used it to travel to [[Eukaris]]. {{storylink|Windblade vol. 2 issue 6|Windblade vol. 2 #6}}

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Windblade later consulted Metroplex for information about the final and most recently discovered colony, a deep-space Titan that Metroplex identified as [[Tempo]]; once again, Windblade and Starscream used his space bridge to make the trip. Although the ship's captain Elita-One insisted that she and her crew had renamed their Titan to [[Carcer]], Metroplex informed Windblade that Carcer and Tempo were, in fact, two separate individuals, leaving Windblade confused and disturbed about Elita's true intentions. {{storylink|The Will of the Few}}

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===''Lil Formers''===
For a "City-bot Tip of the Month" column, Metroplex suggested to keep an eye out for, and not to step on any humans; they were really difficult to pick out from between one's toes afterwards. {{storylink|Lil Formers}}

===''Transformers: All Spark''===
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{{storylink|Another Episode, Part 2}}

===''Knights of Unicron''===
The Autobot City Metroplex, located on Earth, was the second venue for the [[Knights of Unicron]] on their 2014 "Till All Are One" tour. {{storylink|Knights of Unicron}}

===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
Defeated during [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s conquest of Cybertron, Metroplex suffered trauma and was trapped in city mode, but remained mobile and began acting as the roving city of the subjugated Autobots. A number of [[G.I. Joe (team)|Joes]] captured by Autobot troops were brought there to face the justice of the Autobot king, [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]. {{storylink|Funeral for a Friend}} After a truce was agreed upon, Metroplex opened up so the Autobots and Joes could reunite with their comrades outside. {{storylink|Form Follows Function}} Unhappy with their alliance, Megatron and his own [[Cobra]] allies decided to stomp out the Autobots once and for all and attacked Metroplex, using Cobra spy [[Zartan]] to infiltrate his walls and open the gates to allow Cobra troops entry. Metroplex himself was then assaulted by [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], but despite [[Hot Rod|Rodimus Prime]]'s orders and Megatron's annoyance, he still wouldn't transform to robot mode and fight back. Fortunately [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] joined the fight and kept Trypticon busy, giving Metroplex the chance to slink away. {{storylink|Everybody Hates Metroplex}} The Autobots then used Metroplex to travel to the face of [[Primus]] in the depths of Cybertron. {{storylink|Earth: R.I.P.}}

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==Commercial appearances==
Metroplex was driving through a ravine when he found his path obstructed by the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]]. He briefly assumed his battle station mode before transforming into a robot and trying to blast [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] out of the skies. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Bruticus and Metroplex|Bruticus and Metroplex commercial}}

==Games==
===Transformers G1: Awakening===
[[File:Gluawakening metroplex.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.85]]
Metroplex was one of the many Autobots aboard the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] when it left [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and was subsequently shot down over [[Earth]]. After spending four million years in stasis, the first few Autobots awoke, including Metroplex. The more damaged members of their group were stored inside Metroplex, while energy was gathered to bring them back online. He was soon able to revive [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and joined the Autobot leader in defending a number of human power plants. When the creation of a Decepticon [[space bridge]] was revealed, Metroplex was among the Autobots who pursued [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and his men back to Cybertron. Unfortunately in their absence, [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] had conquered their home world, and Metroplex and the others were promptly captured and imprisoned. After escaping, the Autobots fled back to Earth, where they arrived in time to aid [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] in a battle, and later repelled a Decepticon assault against the Ark. When Optimus decided that they needed to return to Cybertron and free the enslaved Autobots there, Metroplex aided in the capture of the Decepticon space bridge, to allow a team to use it to return to their home world. {{storylink|Transformers G1: Awakening}}
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===''Transformers Legends''===
In the early days of the war, [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] attempted to conquer Iacon, believing doing so would secure him a quick victory in the war. However, the battle that ensued awoke Metroplex. Transforming from his city mode and engaging the enemy, the Autobots emerged victorious due to Metroplex's intervention. {{storylink|Assault on Iacon}}

When [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] brought [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] in an attempt to turn the tide of battle, [[Hot Rod|Rodimus]] countered with Metroplex. The titan was unable to withstand the assault. {{storylink|The Colossus War}}

Later, Trypticon was once again threatening the Autobots, but Metroplex was unable to intervene due to him missing his transformation cog. When [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] and Fireflight managed to deliver and instal the component, Metroplex transformed to robot mode and sent Trypticon tumbling into the sea with one mighty punch. {{storylink|Monstrosity}}

As part of a plan to supply [[Unicron]] with new parts, [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] and [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] attacked Metroplex while under [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]'s control and made off with one of the giant's eyes. [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] and [[Slingshot (G1)|Slingshot]] happened to be carrying out a routine inspection on Metroplex at the time, and gave chase. {{storylink|Unicron Returns}}
===''Transformers: Frontiers''===
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===''Transformers Operation Omega''===
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==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:G1Metroplex toy.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Yeah, I saw ''Big'' and I went against it.]]
*'''Metroplex''' (Autobot City, 1986)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-70'''
**''Accessories:'' Scamper, Scamper's arms/cannons (x2), Scamper's small laser pistol, Slammer, Slammer's turret, Sixgun's body/tower, Sixgun's chestplate/tower top, 2 red cannons/Sixgun's legs, 2 black cannons/Sixgun's arms, Sixgun's laser pistol, double-barreled cannon, rear tower, shoulder antenna, 2 fists, 2 kneecaps, 3 missiles

: Metroplex transforms from a large robot to a multi-leveled "city" mainly for use with the smaller Generation 1 toys. This mode includes a service bay with launching mechanism, a helipad, and "parking" for four vehicles in whatever his legs fold out to be. He also has a third mobile battle station mode; a more compact wheeled form that incorporates his many weapons. Additionally, his weapons are all moulded with universal-sized pegs that allow them to attached in several different configurations and locations (for example, in the otherwise-pointless holes in his kneecaps in city mode). Metroplex came with [[Six-Gun]], [[Slammer]], and [[Scamper]]; the first two formed various parts of Metroplex's [[alternate mode]]s. Metroplex's kneecaps also connect in various places in slots on his legs, both in mobile mode, and in city mode on the opposite side (near the knee joint).

:Metroplex was apparently designed as part of the aborted [[Diaclone]] line, ''Jizai Gattai'' ("[[Free-Combination|Free Combination]]"), given the high degree of interactivity he has with other toys confirmed as part of it—namely, the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]], [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] and [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]]. Each of the smaller "limb" robots from these four groups (and those that came after using their basic design, like the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]], [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]] and [[Seacon (G1)|Seacons]]) can plug into ports in Metroplex's shoulders and knees in [[robot mode]], while the base modes of the four leaders—[[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]], [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]], [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]], and [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]]—can connect to him in city mode. While the former feature was included in the Hasbro instructions, the latter was omitted (For the curious, Onslaught and Silverbolt use the slots on his knees, Hot Spot and Motormaster use the protruding slots on the sides of his legs). The peg-size of Metroplex's weapons also allows them to be wielded by the leaders (minus Silverbolt) and super-robots these teams create. This interactivity was played up greatly for his Japanese release, where he was part of the ''[[Scramble City (toyline)|Scramble City]]'' sub-line.

: As a third-year piece, Metroplex was one of several items to undergo "materials changing". Initial versions of Metroplex used rubber tires, and the fronts of his upper legs were fully-chromed silver. After a time, though, the tires were replaced with single-piece hard-plastic tires, and his legs changed to white plastic with a silver factory-applied sticker at the top. However, the plastic tire version also possessed a waist reinforced with two screw points instead of one, in an effort to prevent Metroplex literally snapping in half as so many of the original versions did due to a weak spot on the waist.

: Metroplex suffers from a large number of weak and breakable points. Apart from the aforementioned waist, the launcher inside his chest, the peg on his back, his extendable shoulder antenna, Scamper's shoulder hinges and Scamper's arm pegs are all very fragile and break or fail in various ways.

: This mold was also [[redeco]]ed to make [[Metrotitan (Zone)|Metrotitan]], with some [[retool]]ing for ramps compatible with the various [[Micromaster]]/Micro Transformer bases.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Metroplex/metroplex.htm More information on Metroplex at TFU.info]

===Transform Jr===
[[File:Metroplex junior.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Metroflex''' (1987)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-70'''
**''Accessories:'' Black gun

:The ''[[Transform Jr]]'' version of Metroplex shrinks and simplifies the original toy, omitting his city mode, all of his partners, his antennae, and his entire armament save for one black rifle. Toy be ''plaaaaain''.
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===Encore===
*'''Metroflex''' (2008)
**''Encore number:'' '''12'''
**''Accessories:'' Scamper, Scamper's arms/cannons (x2), Scamper's small laser pistol, Slammer, Slammer's turret, Sixgun's body/tower, Sixgun's chestplate/tower top, 2 red cannons/Sixgun's legs, 2 black cannons/Sixgun's arms, Sixgun's laser pistol, double-barreled cannon, rear tower, shoulder antenna, 2 fists, 2 kneecaps, 3 missiles

:In September 2008, Metroplex was reissued in Japan in [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s [[Transformers Encore|Encore]] line. This version features a minor retool to allow Slammer's gun turret to become the top of a building in city mode. The Encore version also has the chromed upper thighs and rubber wheels of the initial 1986 Hasbro releases.
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===Generations===
[[File:Generationstoy-MetroplexTitanClass.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|He really wants your money. Big time. (Hasbro version pictured.)]]
[[File:Generationstoy-TakaraTomy-T30Metroplex.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Hear that? That's the sound of your bank account having a conniption. (TakaraTomy version pictured.)]]
*'''Metroplex''' (Titan Class, 2013)
**''Japanese release date:'' '''[[September 28|9-28]]-[[2013]]'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TG23'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Scamper#Generations|Scamper]] figure, Scamper's blaster, 1 gun & [[missile]] (Hasbro version only), 2 guns & missiles (TakaraTomy version only), 2 shoulder cannons, repair claw

: Holy [[Frijoles]], dudes.

:The centerpiece of Hasbro's ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' anniversary campaign, ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' Metroplex stands around 24 inches tall in robot mode, snatching the title of "tallest Transformers toy ever produced" from the original [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#Generation 1|Fortress Maximus]] toy by a two inch margin. His packaging is a wonderful testament to this fact, sporting numerous "Over 2 ft. tall!" call-outs, a measuring scale down its edge, and the statement of "BIGGEST EVER!" in huge letters.

:His robot mode is highly [[Articulation|articulated]], even featuring individually-jointed fingers, as well as ''articulated pupils'' that can move from side-to-side when a lever behind his head is moved. He also has a [[Show-accuracy|cartoon-accurate]] visor which flips down when his antennae are twisted forward, and can be flipped back up when the antennae are twisted back, or when one pushes the visor up with their fingers.

:He comes with a large, spring-loaded, missile-firing gun that can be held by his hands, or mount onto a [[5mm post|5mm port]] on his back to serve as a shoulder-mounted weapon. The gun itself is so large that it's sculpted with a bridge and numerous tiny turrets to resemble a ''starship'', and it's barrel tip is cast in orange plastic [[for safety reasons]]. He also comes with two smaller cannons which are meant to peg onto the cannons on his shoulders, but can also be hand-held. Metroplex is covered with numerous 5mm peg-holes for weapons mounting, and his weapons also feature 5mm pegs.

:When the center portion of his chest is pressed down, his eyes and chest [[Light-emitting diode|light up]], and he plays [[Soundbox|an alternating series of seven voice clips and five sound effects]] of him eliminating a Decepticon threat, all from the [[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|''Fall of Cybertron'' video game]]. Batteries are not included.

:He can transform into either a multi-wheeled aircraft carrier or a city mode, and both modes are specifically designed and scaled to interact with the ''Thrilling 30'' [[Legends Class]] toys. For both modes, Metroplex's head transforms into a turret with 5mm handles, and a ramp extends from the right side of his chest. His aircraft carrier mode is armed with the (now-extended) cannons on his shoulders, has an articulated repair claw arm attached via 5mm post at the end of the runway, and has both a flip-out double-barreled turret and a mini heli-pad on the left shoulder. Meanwhile, his city mode has numerous roadways, ramps, and compartments, is armed with a flip-out turret on his right forearm, and the left side of his chest opens up, revealing hidden sculpted weaponry at the bottom half, as well as a larger heli-pad and two flip-out pillars of unknown purpose at the top half.

:To complete his deco, Metroplex comes with a [[sticker]] sheet composed of over 100 stickers depicting, among other things, computer terminals, readouts, and interfaces, hazard-striped caution signs (for his moving parts), and stickers for the windows on his chest, which depict Bumblebee, Optimus Prime, Ultra Magnus, and Arcee. Many of these stickers contain Cybertronian text, such as signs that indicate rooms as being used to store ammo and energon cells, an Autobot symbol with [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]'s name graffitied over, a schematic of Scamper labeled as "Slammer", and even a sign that says "INTERLOCK, DYNOTHERMS, MEGA THRUSTERS" in an apparent reference to ''Voltron''. Unfortunately, the sticker sheet swaps the numbers of stickers 31 and 77, while the sticker instructions list sticker 13 twice, with "13" being located on both a runway panel (which is correct) and on the repair claw (which isn't).

:He comes with Legends Class Scamper. In order for this version of Metroplex to fit in his [[packaging]], he is packaged with his right arm detached. Some assembly required. The version released in various [[multilingual packaging]] variants (notably in Canada and the UK) has a different soundbox, omitting all of Metroplex's voice clips. Oddly, the front and back of the packaging is lacking the ''Generations'' moniker, instead being simply branded ''Transformers''. The top and bottom of the packaging do sport the ''Generations'' logo, however, as do the [[instructions]].

:The [[TakaraTomy]] version, part of the ninth wave of Japanese ''Generations'' toys, has two guns and missiles. Among other deco changes, he also replaces much of his black plastic (such as his runways and city compartments) with white, features a [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] face, replaces the "safety orange" on his guns with black, and features a slightly different shade of red. He gains numerous additional [[paint operation]]s, mostly for his guns and robot mode, which are either meant to replace stickers on the Hasbro version, or are meant to mirror details on the original G1 toy. As a result, he has fewer stickers overall, although they are metallic, and he does have some additional sticker details not on the Hasbro version. The [[instructions]] are also more thorough and complete, telling one about the features of the toy, and how to attach the two guns and shoulder cannons for all three modes. His soundbox is the unchanged English version with the voice clips, and he comes with his arm assembled in the (much larger) box. The [[package art]] has also been modified, altering Metroplex's deco, and removing the various Autobots moving around on his person. If purchased in Asian countries outside Japan, this version also included an [[exclusive]] Metroplex-themed cord/cable holder.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/GenMetroplex/metroplex.htm More information on ''Generations'' Metroplex at TFU.info]''

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*'''Metroplex''' (Titan Class, 2013)
**'''01 OF 30'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Scamper#SDCC|Scamper]] figure, Scamper's blaster, 2 guns, 2 missiles, 2 shoulder cannons, repair claw, 12 figurines ([[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#SDCCMetroplex|Orion Pax]], [[Megatron (G1)/toys#SDCCMetroplex|Megatron]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#SDCCMetroplex|Bumblebee]], [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#SDCCMetroplex|Thundercracker]], [[Trailbreaker (G1)#SDCCMetroplex|Trailcutter]], [[Hoist (G1)#SDCCMetroplex|Hoist]])

: A [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] [[exclusive]] version of Titan Class Metroplex was made available at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2013, and later also sold via the Hasbro Toy Shop website. Having a designated number as part of the ''Thrilling 30'' line, this version differs from the Hasbro retail release mainly by having a [[vacuum metallizing|vacuum metallized]] face and thighs similar to the first release of his Generation 1 toy, having two guns and missiles, as well as metallic stickers. The second gun can mount onto the underside of his left arm strut in city mode, and can sort-of loosely slide onto the corner at the end of the runway in carrier mode.

:He also comes with 12 small, non-transforming figurines of Orion Pax, Megatron, Bumblebee, Thundercracker, Trailcutter, and Hoist, all in both modes. The figurines are based on their Thrilling 30 ''Generations'' Deluxe Class toys, and similarly to [[Decoy]]s, the Autobot figurines are cast in red plastic, and the Decepticons in purple.

:He comes in a massive box that is held together by Velcro patches, and can split open to free the toy inside. The box itself is covered by a large, handled sleeve depicting, on both sides, package art of Metroplex and some other Autobots. The art was drawn by [[Phil Jimenez|Phil Jiminez]] and colored by [[Romulo Fajardo Jr.]]

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[[File:Generationstoy-T30-Metroplex-HKACGCON.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|If you really love me, you'll buy all four versions of me.]]
*'''Metroplex''' (Titan Class, 2013)
**'''05 OF 30'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Scamper#HKACGCON|Scamper]] figure, Scamper's blaster, 2 guns, 2 missiles, 2 shoulder cannons, repair claw, 12 figurines ([[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#HKACGCONMetroplex|Orion Pax]], [[Megatron (G1)/toys#HKACGCONMetroplex|Megatron]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#HKACGCONMetroplex|Bumblebee]], [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#HKACGCONMetroplex|Thundercracker]], [[Trailbreaker (G1)#HKACGCONMetroplex|Trailcutter]], [[Hoist (G1)#HKACGCONMetroplex|Hoist]])

: Another exclusive version of Titan Class Metroplex was made available at [[Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong]] 2013. The figure itself is identical to the SDCC version, but has normal glossy stickers, and casts the Autobot figurines in gold plastic, and the Decepticons in silver. The [[packaging]] has also been altered from the SDCC release, lacking the SDCC stickers in favor of an HK ACG-CON sticker, (despite retaining the printed SDCC logo on the [[instructions]]) and having a ''different'' number designating him as part of the ''Thrilling 30'' line. Because hey, why settle for just one?

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==Merchandise==
===Transformers Gum===
[[File:Tfgum metroplex.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Metroflex''' (1986)
**''Accessories:'' 2 red cannons, 2 black cannons, double-barreled cannon, rear tower, 2 shoulder antennae, 2 fists, 2 kneecaps

:A snap-together model kit of Metroplex was available as part of the fifth wave of [[Kabaya]]'s ''[[Transformers Gum]]'' [[candy toy]] series. A much-shrunken version of the original Metroplex toy, the kit can only transform into battle station mode, and does not come with any of Metroplex's partners, but does retain some of the features of the larger figure, such as the opening garage door and flip-down missile rack. Moulded from black, red and grey plastic, Metroplex has stickers for detail rather than paint operations, and came with a stick of gum.
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===Transformers Ramune===
[[File:Metroplex keshigomu.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Metroflex''' (1986)

: While no figure of Metroplex was released by Hasbro as part of their [[1987]] [[Decoy]] promotion, a soft rubber figure crafted in his image was released as part of the second series of wave of figures released by [[Kabaya]] exclusively in [[Japan]] as part of the ''[[Transformers Ramune]]'' line. Like the other figures in this series, Metroplex was sold in a [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] box and was available in red, blue and yellow colors. Unusually, the figure was based more upon preproduction artwork for the Metroplex toy than on the character's finalized appearance, lacking the distinctive shoulder and "ear" antennae that give Metroplex his unique silhouette and instead sporting an over-the-shoulder double-barreled cannon.

===Forms Robo===
*'''Metroflex''' (1987)

: Metroplex was also part of the small ''[[Forms Robo]]'' collection of larger "Decoy"-style figures, with this version of the character standing at around twice the height of a regular Decoy. Like the other figures in this wave, Metroplex was packaged in an individual baggie and was available in red, blue, green and yellow versions.
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===Soft Robo===
[[File:Metroplex soft robo.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Metroflex''' (1987)

:This large, vinyl figurine of Metroplex was packaged with an Autobot [[insignia]] badge.

*'''Water Gun Set''' (1987)

:The large vinyl figure of Metroplex was also available in a "VS" figurine set, along with a Decepticon insignia badge, a water pistol and two randomly-packed peach-colored Autobot [[Decoy]]s. The text below VS states that it is "Exciting".
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===Collegeville Costumes===
[[File:Metroplex halloween costume.jpg|thumb|Eeeeeiiigh!]]
*'''Metroplex Halloween costume''' (1986)

:Given the small number of ''Transformers'' costumes produced by [[Collegeville Costumes]], it was perhaps an odd choice to base one on a comparatively lesser-known character like Metroplex. Nonetheless, this two-piece costume adhered to the crappy time-worn tradition of consisting of a sculpted thin plastic mask held over the wearer's face with elastic, and a smock with a picture of Metroplex and his name on it.
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[[File:Metroplex mask.jpg|thumb|[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)#Quotes|GIVE ME YOUR FACE.]]]]
*'''Metroplex mask''' (1986)

: Collegeville evidently liked Metroplex, as they also immortalized him in their line of ''Transformers'' masks. Made from flat styrofoam, the mask featured a hinge that allowed the wearer to lift it up and down, transforming from kid to robot in the blink of an eye!

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===Super Collection Figure===
*'''Metroflex''' (2001)
[[File:HOC Metroplex.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb]]

: Metroplex was the "Build-A-Figure" in fourth wave of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Super Collection Figure]]'' line of non-transformable PVC figurines. Available in eight out of every ten cases, Metroplex was divided into six parts, each one packaged mostly with one of the silver metallic "pewter" versions of the other six figurines in the line. His head and guns came with Ultra Magnus, his body with Arcee and Daniel, his left arm with Optimus Prime, his right arm with Megatron, his left leg with [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] and his right leg with Rodimus Prime. Metroplex's parts were available in two versions, at an equal ratio: full-color and clear plastic, making two versions of the figure to collect.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/HoCMetroplex/metroplex.htm More information on ''Super Collection Figure'' Metroflex at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/ClearMetroflex/metroflex.htm More information on clear Metroflex at TFU.info]''

===Heroes of Cybertron===
*'''Metroplex''' (2003)

:''Super Collection Figure'' Metroplex was later made available as part of ''[[Heroes of Cybertron]]'' line, again packaged as a "Build-A-Figure" for the line's fifth wave. As the ''Heroes of Cybertron'' figures did not feature variants and were not blindpacked, it was a lot easier to assemble a Metroplex figure; the head and guns came with Optimus Prime, his body with [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], his left arm with [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], his right arm with Megatron and [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]], his left leg with Starscream and his right leg with [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]].

:Like all of the initial releases of the ''Heroes of Cybertron'' line, Metroplex's parts were cast in a transparent plastic with the colour based upon their faction (blue in Metroplex's case). He was almost completely painted, leaving his eyes and the back of his head unpainted for a [[light-piping]] effect.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/HoCMetroplex/metroplex.htm More information on ''Heroes of Cybertron'' Metroplex at TFU.info]''
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===MyClone===
[[File:Myclone metroplex.jpg|100px|thumb]]
*'''Metroplex''' (2003)
**''ID number:'' '''MTF015'''
**''Accessories:'' White display stand
:Released in the third wave of the ''[[MyClone]]'' line of Transformers PVC figures, this adorable little Metroplex comes with a hexagonal white display stand, which can link up with the identical stands included with other MyClone figures. His modular design allows his parts to be mixed and matched with those of any other MyClone figure.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Cybertron/MyCloneMetroflex/metroflex.htm More information on ''MyClone'' Metroplex at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
[[File:G1 Autobot City.JPG|thumb|upright=1.4|Of course, if you look closely, he's sort of magically floating ''above'' the city, but hey, points for trying!]]
[[File:Metroplex character models.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Metroplex is on the right, and his grandpa is on the left.]]
*Metroplex's relationship to [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' and [[The Transformers (cartoon)|the cartoon series]] is ill-defined at best. He is not actually mentioned by name in the movie, while ''[[Five Faces of Darkness]]'' uses the terms "Autobot City" and "Metroplex" interchangeably, suggesting they are the same thing. The confusion seems to originate with the design history behind Autobot City: designer [[Floro Dery]] has described how he created [http://boltax.blogspot.com/2010/04/ark-addendum-autobot-city-concept-art.html his own concept for the city], but was then instructed to redesign it, adding elements of the Metroplex toy (evidenced in the film itself by the city's shift from orange to white as it transforms and the appearance of a turret that is quite blatantly [[Slammer]]). The series would very rarely show Metroplex and Autobot City onscreen at the same time, using only one or the other as the episode demanded. The closest it would usually come to unifying the two would be to show the occasional leftover orange building remaining at Metroplex's feet when he transforms to [[robot mode]]. The episode "[[Thief in the Night]]" offered the best answer to the conundrum, by clearly presenting Metroplex to be a smaller sub-section of the city (see right).
*''Scramble City'' features a different [[character model]] for Metroplex compared to the one used for his appearances in the Generation 1 cartoon. The ''Scramble City'' model is more [[show-accuracy|toy-accurate]], featuring individual eyes, more robo-wrinkles and "stubble." When the model was updated for the cartoon, it went through at least two further design revisions; the earlier of these revisions gave him slender shoulder-antennae that were replaced with more toy-accurate ones for the finished model. The earlier model, with the skinny antennae, was used for Metroplex's appearances in the Marvel comics.
*"Fortress Maximus" was likely a considered name for Metroplex. The [[Transformers: The Movie (Marvel comic)|Marvel comic adaptation]] of the [[The Transformers: The Movie|1986 Movie]] even refers to [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] as "Fortress Maximus" in a caption.
*The Japanese book ''[[Transformers Generations]]'' contains concept art for an unmade [[Action Master]] version of Metroplex.
*In ''[[Transformers The Game]]'', the video game tie-in for the [[Transformers (film)|2007 movie]], a [[Tranquility Mall|suburban mall]] was called the Metroplex Mall as an homage to the character.
*Unusually for the G1 cartoon, Metroplex retains his red optics. This is in contrast to the cartoon's typical practice of colouring Autobot optics blue and Decepticon optics red.
*No instructions show this, but in a bizarre case of convergent engineering, Grandus in transport mode can combine with Metroplex in transport mode via the pegs on the former's shoulders, and the fist holes on the latter. ''[[Free-Combination|Jizai Gattai]]'' indeed.
*The tower formed with Slammer boasts a peak that is ''very'' similar to the Scramble City connection pieces sported by all smaller limb pieces, but is too large to be used in the same manner.
*In [[Dreamwave Armada issue 8|issue #8]] of the Dreamwave ''[[Transformers: Armada (Dreamwave)|Armada]]'' comic, there is a statue of what looks like Metroplex carrying Cybertron on his shoulders.
*Metroplex' actual size fluctuates between franchises with confusing variation; however, his probably smallest incarnation is that in the Sunbow cartoon, which stands at about 100 meters (as indicated when he lifted the St.Vasily's cathedral) whereas his largest features in the IDW comics series where he is described as 'several miles tall' by Cityspeaker Windblade (and she should know) while his earthbound fellow Metrotitan was described as 'two miles tall' by Marissa Faireborn.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Metroflex''' (メトロフレックス ''Metorofurekkusu''), '''Metroplex''' (メトロプレックス ''Metoropurekkusu'')
*''English:'' '''Philip''' ([[Omni Productions]] dub)
*''French:'' '''Métroplex''' (Canada)
*''Italian:'' '''Guardian'''
*''Mandarin:'' '''Tà Tū-huèi''' (Taiwan, 大都會, "Grand Metropolis"), '''Mǒng Dà Shùai''' (China, 猛大帅, "Fierce Grand Marshal")

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Tarn (G1)

2016-07-28T10:51:55Z

Salkafar: /* IDW Generation 1 continuity */

{{Disambig2|the leader of the [[Decepticon Justice Division]]|the Cybertronian city-state|Tarn (polity)}}
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:''Tarn is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[IDW Generation 1 continuity|IDW portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:MTMTE Tarn Alex Milne.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|He kills you with culture... and also ''violence''.]]
'''Tarn''' is an eloquent [[Decepticon]]. He enjoys nothing more than playing beautiful [[The Empyrean Suite|music]] as he waxes poetic quoting ''[[Towards Peace]]'' and other philosophical works by [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]]. He tends to indulge these pleasures at the same time he's using his specially modulated vocal processor to cause the [[Decepticon Justice Division]]'s latest transgressor's spark to self-destruct. The current leader of the D.J.D., Tarn epitomises the mentality of the team. He is beyond zealous in his devotion to Megatron's cause, going so far as to emboss the Decepticon [[insignia]] onto his own faceplate. No traitor, no coward is capable of escaping his team.

Despite appearances, Tarn is a mess of contradictions. Viewing himself as the central pillar of the D.J.D., he can be as brutally violent as any other Decepticon, but views himself as a bureaucrat and his team as his administration. He believes his actions are entirely justified, yet sometimes his thoughts are a constant stream of self-denigration. He works hard to run a tight but fair ship, and is not above taking in an open-minded, needy stray. On the other hand, for all his thoughts of sophistication and control, Tarn can go from affable to life-threatening at the least provocation. His addictive tendencies have led to him burning out his original [[transformation cog]] years ago, and his reliance on the power-enhancing [[Nuke]] can lead to his losing himself to the lust for violence. And have no doubt that while he may try and convince himself otherwise, Tarn is a truly sociopathic murderer. Ultimately whether Tarn is a monster or not is irrelevant. His utter devotion to the Decepticon cause means he will ensure the fear of Megatron is put into any that would consider abandoning their noble goals.

{{quote|If you want to break someone—mentally, physically, emotionally—wait until they're happy. Let them live and love and thrive. Once they recognize the value of a life well lived... THAT'S when you move in for the kill. Because you can't take anything from someone who has nothing to lose.|Tarn|"[[The Dying of the Light Part 2: The Sun in Flight|The Sun in Flight]]" teaser}}

==Fiction==
===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
[[File:PermanentRevolution-Backwards.jpg|left|thumb|150px|]]
As with all members of the D.J.D., Tarn's true identity was unknown, hidden by his mask and assumed name. He was [[reproduction|forged]], born an exceptionally powerful [[Point One Percenter]], and his "weaponized conversation" was a natural ability, suggesting he may be an [[Outlier]]. Exactly how and when Tarn joined the Decepticons is unknown, but Megatron would later claim it was done to hurt ''someone'' and prove a point. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 3: Your Fierce Tears|Your Fierce Tears}} Rebuilt under the supervision of [[Lobe]], {{storylink|The Permanent Revolution}} Tarn's power and endurance was considered by [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] to put him on the same level as a [[Phase Sixer]]. {{storylink|Remembrance Day}}

[[File:SpeakMemory2-results.jpg|right|thumb|250px|]]
At some point before taking the position of Tarn, he was commandant of [[Grindcore (prison)|Grindcore prison]], where he became associated with "[[The Empyrean Suite]]", playing it at maximum volume to drown out the screams of the prisoners he executed via smelting. When the prison's smelting chamber malfunctioned, "Tarn" bargained with the captured Autobot [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] to fix it, telling him it was a "teleport chamber". Tarn released fifty prisoners in exchange for Skids's skills, but then forced him to watch as the repaired chamber was used to execute a group of prisoners, including Skids's cellmate [[Quark]], melting them down into raw materials for use in the creation of [[M.T.O.]]s. {{storylink|Speak, Memory: Part 1}} {{storylink|Speak, Memory! (Part 2)}}

After Tarn became leader of the D.J.D., the group established a base on the world of [[Messatine]] in order to obtain the "Nuke" superfuel there, {{storylink|The Permanent Revolution}} Tarn coerced [[Pharma (G1)|Pharma]], head surgeon of the planet's Autobot medical facility [[Delphi]], into helping feed his addiction by supplying him with an ever-increasing number of transformation cogs from deceased patients, in exchange for the hospital being unmolested by his team. Pharma would eventually cut off Tarn's supply by orchestrating the facility's shutdown. {{storylink|How Ratchet Got His Hands Back}}

[[File:Tarn transforms MTMTE08.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.1|He's got friends on the other side.]]
Informed by Decepticon spy [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]] that high-priority target [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]] was aboard the starship ''[[Lost Light]]'', Tarn and the D.J.D. continued to work through their [[The List|list]] of offenders as they waited for Brainstorm to drop the ship's shielding so they could pick up Overlord's signal. {{storylink|The Permanent Revolution}} One such unfortunate was [[Black Shadow (Victory)|Black Shadow]], whom Tarn explosively finished off with his deadly voice, after which the team set course of the planet [[Clemency]] to hunt down Decepticon deserter [[Fulcrum]]. {{storylink|Rules of Disengagement (issue)|Rules of Disengagement}} Arriving on Clemency, the team discovered a mysterious [[stasis pod|stasis tube]] awaiting them; when Tarn investigated, he found it contained a deranged, [[circuit speeder]]-enhanced [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], unleashed by Fulcrum and his new allies, the [[Scavenger (group)|Scavengers]]. Tarn was soon able to subdue the brain-damaged [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]], but was then crushed beneath the foot of a [[Cybernought]] battle-mech that [[Crankcase (G1)|Crankcase]] had activated. Tarn recovered in time to hear Fulcrum deliver a speech to all assembled about Decepticon ideals before apparently committing suicide. At that point, [[Kaon (DJD)|Kaon]] detected Overlord's long-awaited signal, and Tarn ordered the D.J.D. to head out—but not before warning the surviving Scavengers that their names had now made it onto [[The List]]. {{storylink|Scavengers (Part 2): Who's Afraid of the DJD?|Who's Afraid of the DJD?}}

Tracking Overlord's signal, the D.J.D. found the ''Lost Light''—which was, unbeknownst to Tarn and his team, actually one of ''two'' versions of the ship created by a malfunction of its [[quantum generator]]s—near the planet [[Ofsted XVII]]. Despite having promised Brainstorm they would not harm any of the crew, the discovery that the traitor [[Drift (G1)|Deadlock]] was aboard the ship them set the D.J.D. off, and after dealing with him, they set about murdering the rest of the ship. {{storylink|The Permanent Revolution}} Tarn personally destroyed [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ultra Magnus]], [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]], and [[Cyclonus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Cyclonus]], and forced a large portion of the crew to transform before executing them, leaving their transformation cogs warm for location and harvesting. Eventually, Tarn removed a still-restrained and suicidal Overlord's head with a chainsaw, and the D.J.D. left the ship. {{storylink|slaughterhouse}} {{storylink|slaughterhouse Part 2: The Road Not Taken|The Road Not Taken}}

Sometime during the months that followed, Kaon spontaneously began [[universal killswitch|writhing in agony]] right in front of Tarn, who tried to get his teammate to tell him what he could do to help, before the mysterious effect subsided. {{storylink|Remain in Light 4 of 5: Arm the Lonely|Arm the Lonely}} Also during this time, the D.J.D. welcomed a new member—[[Nickel]], last survivor of a Cybertronian colony wiped out by the [[Black Block Consortia]]. At Nickel's insistence, they returned to Ofsted XVII to salvage the quantum engines from the derelict ''Lost Light''. They wound up arriving in the middle of a battle between the Consortia and the [[Galactic Council]], who teamed up against the Cybertronians. Under attack by both sides and faced with additional enemy reinforcements, Tarn was forced to retreat, leaving Vos and Kaon behind. {{storylink|The Permanent Revolution}}

The diminished D.J.D. returned to their duties, though Tarn began to weary of the work. After apprehending the [[Sparkeater (creature)|Sparkeater]]-worshipping [[Blip]], Tarn was about to end his life using his voice, until Blip used his last words to demand that Tarn remove his mask. Affronted, Tarn allowed [[Helex (DJD)|Helex]] and [[Tesarus (DJD)|Tesarus]] to finish Blip instead, averting his gaze beneath his mask. Tarn subsequently ordered performance reviews for the team, and nearly came to blows with Tesarus when he implied that abandoning Vos and Kaon was not the Decepticon thing to do. Calming himself, Tarn explained that they were returning to Ofsted XVII again in order to recover their bodies, but was interrupted by Helex's announcement that Vos and Kaon had returned to the ship safe, sound, and with something unbelievable: a postwar edition of ''[[Towards Peace]]'' that revealed Megatron himself had defected from the Decepticons.

His world shattered by this discovery, Tarn had the D.J.D. return to Messatine, where he attempted to fatally overdose on Nuke. Finding even the sensation of dying disappointing, Tarn opened his eyes to see a distraught Nickel pressed against the glass of his fueling capsule. The sight of her triggered a revelation for Tarn: she was a 'bot who had experienced first-hand the threat the predominantly-organic universe posed to Cybertronians, and who had fully embraced the Decepticon cause despite living her life outside of the war. The cause, Tarn now realized, was bigger than any one 'bot—bigger than Megatron. Galvanized, Tarn set up a meeting with the rogue Decepticon warlord [[Deathsaurus (Victory)|Deathsaurus]] aboard his stolen [[Warworld]]. Knowing full well he was on the D.J.D.'s list, Deathsaurus pre-emptively attacked Tarn upon his arrival, even deactivating his audio receptors to protect himself from Tarn's voice, but Tarn was able to communicate with him and his troops through [[inter-Decepticon radio]] and explained the reason for his presence: he wished them to ally with him, in return for their being taken off The List. Deathsaurus agreed on the condition that Tarn kill the rest of the D.J.D., which Tarn refused to do—which was the response Deathsaurus had been hoping for. With their alliance cemented, Tarn declared their new objective: kill the traitorous Megatron and all of his allies! {{storylink|The Permanent Revolution}}

[[Image:Tarn's library.jpg|thumb|200px|right|]]

The allied forces of Tarn and Deathsaurus proceeded to attack the [[Necroworld|Necrobot's world]], killing [[Censere|it's sole inhabitant]] and using his machinery to broadcast a message that lured Megatron and all those aboard the ''Lost Light'' sympathetic to him down to the planet. When they arrived, the villains shot them down and cornered them in the Necrobot's fortress. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light: (1) How Bright Their Frail Deeds|How Bright Their Frail Deeds}} As an act of indirect torture, Tarn had their forces pull back, warning Megatron and his comrades that they would return at sunset, leaving them to stew in their own fear. Returning to the ''[[Peaceful Tyranny]]'', Tarn spent the time showing off his collection of Megatron's writings to Deathsaurus, and discussing tactics with his men; he did not take Tesarus's concerns about the Necrobot's fortress's storm shield seriously, but the discussion was interrupted by a call on Tarn's personal communicator from Megatron himself. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 2: The Sun in Flight|The Sun in Flight}} Tarn agreed to a meeting with Megatron alone, whereupon his former leader agreed to surrender in exchange for the rest of the Autobots being allowed to go free. Saddened and disgusted to truly see with his own eyes how far his idol had fallen, Tarn beat him to within an inch of his life, and was just about to deliver the killing shot when [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]] suddenly appeared, insisting that it was his right to end Megatron's life. Neither refused to stand down, resulting in a bickering battle between the two that gave Megatron the chance to escape. Realizing their folly, Tarn and Overlord agreed to a truce, though Overlord continued to needle Tarn all the way back to the ''Peaceful Tyranny''. The final straw came when a distraught Kaon arrived with the news that the Autobots had kidnapped the D.J.D.'s [[The Pet|pet sparkeater]]; determined to cut out of both the hearts of himself and his men the compassion that he saw as Megatron's downfall, Tarn slew Kaon on the spot, tearing his head from his shoulders. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 3: Your Fierce Tears|Your Fierce Tears}}

At sundown, Tarn led the Decepticons in their attack. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 4: At Close of Day|At Close of Day}}

Confronting Megatron, he found that his former leader had raised a strong force-field around himself - as Ravage revealed, Megatron had salvaged the system from Trailcutter's corpse. Although Overlord and Deathsaurus abandoned the attack for their own reasons, Tarn and the other remaining members of the DJD finally made their way in. Then, Megatron's true intentions were revealed: after years of study, he had finally managed to interlink his systems with a black hole to harvest antimatter. Sealing the forcefield, he destroyed his former enforcers, revealing their true names at the moment of their death - ending with Tarn, whose mask he ripped off first, adorning his own chest with it. In his dying moments, Tarn was revealed to once have been [[Damus]], a member of Shockwave's group of Outliers with the mutant ability to destroy electronic systems without touching them. Megatron's last words to him were that "Everything you did was for nothing".

{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 5: Rage, Rage|Rage, Rage}}}}

===''Kre-O'' online comic===
[[File:KreO-webcomic-9-Tarn.jpg|upright=0.6|thumb]]
Tarn was part of [[Bludgeon (Kre-O)|Bludgeon]]'s forces when they uncovered the [[Red Bucket]]. {{storylink|Treasure Competition! Defeat with Block Power!}}

===''TransTech''===
At [[Axiom Nexus]], Tarn was a judge of ''[[Cybertron's Got Talent]]'' in the wake of [[Ego]]'s death. Tarn enjoyed calling out sub-par transformations as part of his judging. {{Storylink|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News Reporter}}

==Games==
===''Transformers Legends''===
Tarn and the rest of the DJD pursued Black Shadow for taking bribes from the Autobots. The DJD found their target hiding on planet Clemency, and dispatched them with extreme prejudice as Tarn set course for their next assignment. {{storylink|Rules of Disengagement (Legends)|Rules of Disengagement}}

==Notes==
[[File:Tarn BlackShadow RulesofDisengagement.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.1|"What are you gonna do, talk me to death?" "Yup"]]
*[[Alex Milne]] said in a Facebook interview that his ideal voice for Tarn is [[Keith David]]. That is ''AWESOME''.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/notes/transformers/transformers-more-than-meets-the-eye-vol-2-alex-milne-interview/395646703838863 Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye vol. 2 Alex Milne interview]</ref>
*Prowl lists Tarn as being on par with the [[Phase Sixer]]s [[Sixshot]] and [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]] in "[[Remembrance Day]]". So far there's no official confirmation that Tarn is himself a Sixer, with "[[The Permanent Revolution]]" and the season 2 finale revolution strongly suggesting that his power levels were due to a combination of personal augmentation and the nuke. The same issue confirms Tarn's status as a Point One Percenter, calling out his possessing a "mottled green spark".
*Like all non-toy robot [[Kreon]]s in the Kre-O comics, Tarn is made from existing Kre-O parts, but extensively "painted". He uses the [[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Ratchet]] helmet, the [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] arm-cannon, and some kind of setup to wear the Bludgeon treads on his back.

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Sins of the Wreckers issue 3

2016-01-27T19:41:02Z

Salkafar: /* Real-life references */

{{Comicstory|
|seriesissue=''[[The Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers]]'' #3
|prev=Sins of the Wreckers issue 2
|next=Sins of the Wreckers issue 4
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|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
|date=[[January 27]], [[2015]]
|coverdate=January 2015
|written by=[[Nick Roche]]
|art by=Nick Roche
|colors by=[[Josh Burcham]]
|letters by=[[Tom B. Long]]
|editor=[[John Barber]]
|publisher=[[Ted Adams]]
|continuity=[[IDW Generation 1 continuity|IDW continuity]]
|chronology=[[IDW timeline|Current era (2015)]]
}}

'''The face of Prowl's captor is revealed, as is his true plan, and his most dangerous creation yet.'''

==Synopsis==

''Many years ago, during the war, [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] rushes into [[Tarantulas (BW)|Mesothulas]]'s lab to inform him of the success of his "[[Decepti-Bomb]]"—an explosive made entirely from [[Decepticon]] components which has just destroyed the [[Neutral]] city of [[Carpessa]], killing nearly 1500 civilians, but causing the survivors to blame the Decepticons and sign up with the [[Autobot]]s. This has proven to be the final straw for Prowl... the morality of his actions has overcome him, and he is no longer willing to work with Mesothulas on such questionable projects. Mesothulas pooh-poohs Prowl's desire to change his path, and instead decides to show his newest work: the [[Noisemaze]], a pocket dimension that torments the senses of all those incarcerated within it.''

In the present day, somewhere within the Noisemaze itself, now that Prowl has agreed to talk to him, Mesothulas unveils himself. Prowl gapes at the gigantic, organic spider that comes slithering down the webs that surround him, the new form worn by Mesothulas, which the twisted scientist reveals goes hand-in-hand with his new name: [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]]. He goes on to explain that he has a mole within the ranks of the Autobots, a gifted communications expert who helped him track down the [[Aequitas]] [[data slug]] so that he could use it to get Prowl's attention. Lifting the webbed Autobot onto his back, Tarantulas carries him through his facility, "The [[Tor]]"—built in the heart of the Noisemaze but designed to shut out its effects—on a twisted tour. Tarantulas shows off the bio-disguises he created for the forces of [[Mayhem Attack Squad|Mayhem]] in return for their help in capturing Prowl, then brings him to with the facility's power source, a small crystal he calls "[[Obtenteum]]", the energies of which have facilitated everything Tarantulas has done. Prowl is rightly amazed by the incredible technology on display and cannot understand why Tarantulas does not simply ''take'' whatever it is he wants, but Tarantulas then reveals that what he ''wants'' is to give everything to Prowl!

Back in [[Nome]], [[Alaska]], the battle between the [[Wrecker]]s and Mayhem continues. Presently, [[Carnivac (G1)|Carnivac]] receives word from [[Leobreaker (G1)|Leobreaker]], inside [[Tidal Wave (G1)|Tidal Wave]], that the source of the giant Transformer's immobilized transformation has been discovered; Carnivac calls off the fight, and Tidal Wave reluctantly retreats back into the ocean, whinging and moping all the way. [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] catches [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] up on what they have learned from Prowl while he and [[Guzzle (G1)|Guzzle]] were away; at the mention of the Noisemaze, fear crosses Impactor's features, and he insists they all return to ''[[Debris]]'' immediately. Meanwhile, inside the retreating Tidal Wave, Carnivac is presented with the cause of his transformation problem: [[Stakeout (G1)|Stakeout]], jammed his own body into Tidal Wave's [[transformation cog]]. Fatally injured and near death as a consequence, Stakeout is surprised to see Carnivac, who turns out to also have previously worked under [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ultra Magnus]] before defecting. Carnivac assures his old friend that the other Wreckers are still alive, if not particularly safe, and Stakeout asks him to stay with him as he dies.

Tarantulas gleefully reveals that he wants to resume his old partnership with Prowl; in his mind, the two of them were never better than when they were together, each providing great and terrible inspiration for the other. Prowl refuses to accept that was true—that he was ever responsible for anything Mesothulas made or did—and turns his offer down. Tarantulas is saddened, and the pair's thoughts turn back to when they last saw each other, on the day Prowl came blasting into Mesothulas's lab and hurled him into the Noisemaze in order to get rid of him and all the evidence they had been involved. Tarantulas explains that he had a personal jumpgate fitted in his body that allowed him to escape the Noisemaze, but it took centuries before he was able to overcome the torturous delirium of the maze enough to remember about it and activate it. Returning to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to find his lab stripped, he decided to follow in the footsteps of the the planet's other scientific giants, which eventually led him to follow [[Shockwave (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Shockwave]]'s trail to [[Earth]]. He created Obtenteum from a sample of the [[Ore-13]] he found on the planet, and was inspired to perfect bio-disguises by Earth's wildlife—his ''second'' greatest achievement, he claims. He then reminds Prowl of his ''first'': [[Ostaros]], the first ever successful example of artificial Cybertronian life, built and animated in his old lab. Tarantulas inquires as to Ostaros's fate, and Prowl tells him that he saved him when he destroyed the lab, falsified papers for him, and made him an Autobot... and that Ostaros then died on the battlefield. Tarantulas is consumed with rage and sorrow, and with a spray of furious spittle, extends his offer to Prowl one last time—with the caveat that if he says no, Tarantulas will visit the same fate upon Prowl as he has suffered, mental and emotional devastation through the destruction of everything he has ever built, out of nothing more than spite. Still Prowl refuses... and then finds himself surrounded by a cube of pure darkness...

Out in the chaos of the Noisemaze itself, [[Springer (G1)|Springer]], [[Roadbuster (G1)|Roadbuster]], and [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] writhe in sensory agony. [[Verity Carlo|Verity]] is unaffected, as is [[Claw Jaw]], who laughs at their pain... until [[Hubcap (G1)|Hubcap]], apparently able to screen out the maze's effects thanks to his mastery of signals, deactivates Claw Jaw's blockers and amplifies the maze's signal, causing the squid's head to explode. Verity calls upon Hubcap to use his powers to help the other Wreckers, but the little 'bot seems hesitant—something Verity does not have the time to notice, as she once again collapses in spasms of pain. Hubcap bends over to pick her up, congratulating her on her bravery, and telling her she must be brave one more time...

On ''Debris'', Kup watches as Impactor digs up his own pre-emptive grave site. He tells Kup what little he knows about Mesothulas and the Noisemaze, and the pair start to put together a plan to protect themselves from its effects. Finally, Impactor unearths what he was looking for, buried beneath his own grave to keep it hidden: the original gate to the Noisemaze from Mesothulas's laboratory.

Huddled in darkness, Prowl suddenly hears the voices of Springer, Arcee, and Roadbuster echoing in the void, each one confessing their guilty secrets. Then Tarantulas's voices joins theirs to offer an explanation: as the inventor of Aequitas, the guilt-calculating computer, he has now invented its successor, the guilt-''extracting'' computer, [[Impetus]]. Emerging from the darkness, Prowl sees his friends strapped into the computer, and Tarantulas—with Hubcap at his side—indicating that the remaining empty chair is for Prowl to sit in, that his sins might be released into the world...

==Featured characters==
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*[[Prowl (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Prowl]] (1)
*[[Springer (G1)|Springer]] (5)
*[[Roadbuster (G1)|Roadbuster]] (6)
*[[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] (7)
*[[Hubcap (G1)|Hubcap]] (9)
*[[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] (10)
*[[Kup (G1)|Kup]] (11)
*[[Guzzle (G1)|Guzzle]] (15)
*[[Stakeout (G1)|Stakeout]] (18)

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*[[Claw Jaw]] (8)
*[[Tidal Wave (G1)|Tidal Wave]] (12)
*[[Stampy (BWN)|Stampy]] (13)
*[[Cybershark]] (14)
*[[Carnivac (G1)|Carnivac]] (16)
*[[Leobreaker (G1)|Leobreaker]] (17)

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*[[Ostaros]] (2)
*[[Tarantulas (BW)|Mesothulas/Tarantulas]] (3)
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==Quotes==

"One touch and it's '''all''' out there; '''the war''' reignites, the Autobots are '''disgraced''' and I'm a walking symbol for where it all went wrong. So, just simple, boring, unambitious '''blackmail''', then?" 
"That's just the '''by-product;''' the afterbirth of a '''poor decision''' you've '''yet to make.'''" 
"What do you '''want''', Tarantulas?" 
"'''Come'''... I want to show you something '''naughty'''..."
:—'''Prowl''' and '''Tarantulas'''

"Come off it—I was just your ''conduit''' to—what did you call it? '''The specimen,''' do I have that right? The concept that '''Cybertronian civilization'''—and the war '''itself'''—was some living macrocosmic '''organism'''. '''Our race''' was your '''lab animal''', and you were '''obsessed''' with finding new ways to '''prod it''' 'til it '''squeaked.'''"
:—'''Prowl''', on Tarantulas's thought processes

"I want... to '''ask''' you... '''the question'''... one more time. If you say '''no''', I will see you '''destroyed''', as '''I''' was. Not '''physically''', but mentally; '''emotionally.''' All you've '''worked for'''—all you've '''lived for'''; toppled over for the vulture to '''feast''' on, just because you denied me. I have felt '''true'''' loss, Prowl. And I want '''you''' to be '''alive''' and '''aware''' and '''cogent''' to feel it, too."
:—'''Tarantulas'''

"Usually, someone has to be dead before they take their '''secrets to their grave.'''"
:—'''Kup''', on what lies within Impactor's grave

"Your friends have proven more than '''adequate'''—if less than '''willing'''—test-subjects for '''Impetus.''' I've saved you a '''seat''', Prowl. '''Come:''' I want you to '''show me''' something '''naughty.'''
:—'''Tarantulas'''
==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
*Prowl wears anti-radiation armor of the kind seen in ''[[Spotlight: Kup]]'' to cross the "radiation moat" surrounding Mesothulas's lab.
*Though is clearly regretful of his actions, it's not hard to imagine Prowl being willing, on some level, to kill Neutrals for his own objectives. Prowl ''hates'' Neutrals, as we saw throughout the first story arc of ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|Robots in Disguise]]'', which ''[[Transformers: The Death of Optimus Prime|The Death of Optimus Prime]]'' explained was because he used to ''be'' one, and they serve as a reminder of his own weakness and failure.
*Tarantulas describes how Prowl goes through "cyclical phases" of "trying and failing" to change. Most recently, Prowl went through one of these phases during the [[The Transformers (IDW)|2009-2011 ongoing series]], when he tried to be a better 'bot, only for [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]]'s betrayal to push him back on his original path.
*It turns out Tarantulas was responsible for inventing the "Overmind protocol" Prowl used to mindlink with Kup, as seen in [[All Hail Megatron issue 15|''All Hail Megatron'' #15]].
*Tarantulas mentions Cybertronians having used "rudimentary bio-disguises" in the past; the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] used such alternate modes in ''[[Spotlight: Shockwave]]''.
*The guilty confessions we hear at the issue's end include:
**Springer blaming himself for the outcome of ''Spotlight: Kup'' and all the deaths that took place in it.
**Roadbuster remembering when [[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]] attempted to euthanize the comatose Springer, as related in [[Interiors|''More than Meets the Eye'' #6]], and revealing that secretly, he wished ''he'' had been brave enough to end his friend's suffering.
**Arcee blaming herself for "following" someone, for letting that person "do that" to her, for not seeing "what he is." If she's talking about [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]], this would be the first tiny droplet of information about Arcee's life before she became the 'bot we know today.
**Arcee again, claiming that the only time she ever knew happiness was when she was killing Jhiaxus over and over, as seen in ''[[Spotlight: Sideswipe]]''.
**Springer again, lamenting his failure to stop Impactor from executing [[Squadron X]]. It is noted that he could not switch modes at the time, and Springer was suffering extreme bodily injury, able to only to drag himself slowly across the ground, when that happened, detailed a bit more clearly in "[[Zero Point]]" than in ''[[The Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers|Last Stand of the Wreckers]]''.
**Someone remembering how they killed a group of young lives while they slept for fear of what they would become. By process of elimination, this is logically Roadbuster, and it certainly ''sounds'' like something he'd do, but what it refers to is unclear; it is apparently an event that has not yet been recorded in IDW history.

===Transformers references===
*As we theorized last issue, Mesothulas turns out to be Tarantulas. He appears with an organic version of his [[Transmetal]] body, while his older self, appearing only in flashbacks, is a mechanical version of his original organic ''Beast Wars'' design. His older design uses his original toy's robot head, as opposed to the [[mutant head]] made famous by the [[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|''Beast Wars'' cartoon]].
*Another [[Chimeracon]], [[Leobreaker (G1)|Leobreaker]], is introduced this issue, a Generation 1 version of the [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|''Cybertron'' character of the same name]]. Physically, he is based not on his namesake, but on the shared "big cat" body-type of [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] and [[Tigatron]], with the ''Cybertron'' character's color scheme—though his organic/furred parts are colored grey-black, which would make for a pretty rad, goth-lookin' lion.
*In what is perhaps a surprising move for so avowed a fan of [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)#Marvel UK|Marvel UK]] as Roche, Carnivac's robot-mode head is based much more closely on his original toy (complete with the little "scored-out box" on his forehead) than on the character's (malleable) depiction in the comics.
*If you haven't had enough ''Beast Wars'' references yet, Tarantulas says that a group known as the "[[Originator (G1)|Originator]]s" used to refer to achieving the perfect alt mode as "attaining the [[maximal]]."

===Real-life references===
*A "tor" is a kind of rock formation that juts out of a smooth surrounding, which seems like an apt description of Tarantulas's Tor, a fixed point of stability jutting out of a landscape of incoherent chaos. Given the themes of ''Sins of the Wreckers'', though, it might also be a reference to {{w|Tor (anonymity network)|the computer network of the same name}}, which was created to maintain anonymity and secrecy of users.
*Obtenteum appears to derive it's name from the word "obtention," meaning "the act of obtaining something," since it is, after all, the means by which Tarantulas has attained everything he now has. Well that's... straightforward!
*The name of the substance may also derive from rocket scientist (and occultist) Jack Parsons' [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Parsons_%28rocket_engineer%29] motto "Thelema Obtentum Procedero Amoris Nuptiae" - Grammatically incorrect Latin for "The establishment of Thelema through the rituals of love." The law of Thelema is "Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. Love is the law, love under will." Yeah, that's not creepy at all...

===Errors===
*On the recap page, "Noisemaze" is misspelled "Noicemaze" in one instance.

===Covers (3)===
* '''Regular cover:''' Impactor's hand bursts out of his grave as Kup looks on, by [[Nick Roche]] and [[Josh Burcham]]
* '''Subscription cover:''' Human police officers open fire on Prowl, by [[Andy MacDonald]] and [[John-Paul Bove]]
* '''Retailer incentive cover:''' Verty sits atop a pile of corpses, by [[Priscilla Tramontano]]
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[[Category:Sins of the Wreckers issues]]

Sins of the Wreckers issue 3

2016-01-27T19:39:54Z

Salkafar:

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|prev=Sins of the Wreckers issue 2
|next=Sins of the Wreckers issue 4
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|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
|date=[[January 27]], [[2015]]
|coverdate=January 2015
|written by=[[Nick Roche]]
|art by=Nick Roche
|colors by=[[Josh Burcham]]
|letters by=[[Tom B. Long]]
|editor=[[John Barber]]
|publisher=[[Ted Adams]]
|continuity=[[IDW Generation 1 continuity|IDW continuity]]
|chronology=[[IDW timeline|Current era (2015)]]
}}

'''The face of Prowl's captor is revealed, as is his true plan, and his most dangerous creation yet.'''

==Synopsis==

''Many years ago, during the war, [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] rushes into [[Tarantulas (BW)|Mesothulas]]'s lab to inform him of the success of his "[[Decepti-Bomb]]"—an explosive made entirely from [[Decepticon]] components which has just destroyed the [[Neutral]] city of [[Carpessa]], killing nearly 1500 civilians, but causing the survivors to blame the Decepticons and sign up with the [[Autobot]]s. This has proven to be the final straw for Prowl... the morality of his actions has overcome him, and he is no longer willing to work with Mesothulas on such questionable projects. Mesothulas pooh-poohs Prowl's desire to change his path, and instead decides to show his newest work: the [[Noisemaze]], a pocket dimension that torments the senses of all those incarcerated within it.''

In the present day, somewhere within the Noisemaze itself, now that Prowl has agreed to talk to him, Mesothulas unveils himself. Prowl gapes at the gigantic, organic spider that comes slithering down the webs that surround him, the new form worn by Mesothulas, which the twisted scientist reveals goes hand-in-hand with his new name: [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]]. He goes on to explain that he has a mole within the ranks of the Autobots, a gifted communications expert who helped him track down the [[Aequitas]] [[data slug]] so that he could use it to get Prowl's attention. Lifting the webbed Autobot onto his back, Tarantulas carries him through his facility, "The [[Tor]]"—built in the heart of the Noisemaze but designed to shut out its effects—on a twisted tour. Tarantulas shows off the bio-disguises he created for the forces of [[Mayhem Attack Squad|Mayhem]] in return for their help in capturing Prowl, then brings him to with the facility's power source, a small crystal he calls "[[Obtenteum]]", the energies of which have facilitated everything Tarantulas has done. Prowl is rightly amazed by the incredible technology on display and cannot understand why Tarantulas does not simply ''take'' whatever it is he wants, but Tarantulas then reveals that what he ''wants'' is to give everything to Prowl!

Back in [[Nome]], [[Alaska]], the battle between the [[Wrecker]]s and Mayhem continues. Presently, [[Carnivac (G1)|Carnivac]] receives word from [[Leobreaker (G1)|Leobreaker]], inside [[Tidal Wave (G1)|Tidal Wave]], that the source of the giant Transformer's immobilized transformation has been discovered; Carnivac calls off the fight, and Tidal Wave reluctantly retreats back into the ocean, whinging and moping all the way. [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] catches [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] up on what they have learned from Prowl while he and [[Guzzle (G1)|Guzzle]] were away; at the mention of the Noisemaze, fear crosses Impactor's features, and he insists they all return to ''[[Debris]]'' immediately. Meanwhile, inside the retreating Tidal Wave, Carnivac is presented with the cause of his transformation problem: [[Stakeout (G1)|Stakeout]], jammed his own body into Tidal Wave's [[transformation cog]]. Fatally injured and near death as a consequence, Stakeout is surprised to see Carnivac, who turns out to also have previously worked under [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ultra Magnus]] before defecting. Carnivac assures his old friend that the other Wreckers are still alive, if not particularly safe, and Stakeout asks him to stay with him as he dies.

Tarantulas gleefully reveals that he wants to resume his old partnership with Prowl; in his mind, the two of them were never better than when they were together, each providing great and terrible inspiration for the other. Prowl refuses to accept that was true—that he was ever responsible for anything Mesothulas made or did—and turns his offer down. Tarantulas is saddened, and the pair's thoughts turn back to when they last saw each other, on the day Prowl came blasting into Mesothulas's lab and hurled him into the Noisemaze in order to get rid of him and all the evidence they had been involved. Tarantulas explains that he had a personal jumpgate fitted in his body that allowed him to escape the Noisemaze, but it took centuries before he was able to overcome the torturous delirium of the maze enough to remember about it and activate it. Returning to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to find his lab stripped, he decided to follow in the footsteps of the the planet's other scientific giants, which eventually led him to follow [[Shockwave (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Shockwave]]'s trail to [[Earth]]. He created Obtenteum from a sample of the [[Ore-13]] he found on the planet, and was inspired to perfect bio-disguises by Earth's wildlife—his ''second'' greatest achievement, he claims. He then reminds Prowl of his ''first'': [[Ostaros]], the first ever successful example of artificial Cybertronian life, built and animated in his old lab. Tarantulas inquires as to Ostaros's fate, and Prowl tells him that he saved him when he destroyed the lab, falsified papers for him, and made him an Autobot... and that Ostaros then died on the battlefield. Tarantulas is consumed with rage and sorrow, and with a spray of furious spittle, extends his offer to Prowl one last time—with the caveat that if he says no, Tarantulas will visit the same fate upon Prowl as he has suffered, mental and emotional devastation through the destruction of everything he has ever built, out of nothing more than spite. Still Prowl refuses... and then finds himself surrounded by a cube of pure darkness...

Out in the chaos of the Noisemaze itself, [[Springer (G1)|Springer]], [[Roadbuster (G1)|Roadbuster]], and [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] writhe in sensory agony. [[Verity Carlo|Verity]] is unaffected, as is [[Claw Jaw]], who laughs at their pain... until [[Hubcap (G1)|Hubcap]], apparently able to screen out the maze's effects thanks to his mastery of signals, deactivates Claw Jaw's blockers and amplifies the maze's signal, causing the squid's head to explode. Verity calls upon Hubcap to use his powers to help the other Wreckers, but the little 'bot seems hesitant—something Verity does not have the time to notice, as she once again collapses in spasms of pain. Hubcap bends over to pick her up, congratulating her on her bravery, and telling her she must be brave one more time...

On ''Debris'', Kup watches as Impactor digs up his own pre-emptive grave site. He tells Kup what little he knows about Mesothulas and the Noisemaze, and the pair start to put together a plan to protect themselves from its effects. Finally, Impactor unearths what he was looking for, buried beneath his own grave to keep it hidden: the original gate to the Noisemaze from Mesothulas's laboratory.

Huddled in darkness, Prowl suddenly hears the voices of Springer, Arcee, and Roadbuster echoing in the void, each one confessing their guilty secrets. Then Tarantulas's voices joins theirs to offer an explanation: as the inventor of Aequitas, the guilt-calculating computer, he has now invented its successor, the guilt-''extracting'' computer, [[Impetus]]. Emerging from the darkness, Prowl sees his friends strapped into the computer, and Tarantulas—with Hubcap at his side—indicating that the remaining empty chair is for Prowl to sit in, that his sins might be released into the world...

==Featured characters==
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*[[Springer (G1)|Springer]] (5)
*[[Roadbuster (G1)|Roadbuster]] (6)
*[[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] (7)
*[[Hubcap (G1)|Hubcap]] (9)
*[[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] (10)
*[[Kup (G1)|Kup]] (11)
*[[Guzzle (G1)|Guzzle]] (15)
*[[Stakeout (G1)|Stakeout]] (18)

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*[[Claw Jaw]] (8)
*[[Tidal Wave (G1)|Tidal Wave]] (12)
*[[Stampy (BWN)|Stampy]] (13)
*[[Cybershark]] (14)
*[[Carnivac (G1)|Carnivac]] (16)
*[[Leobreaker (G1)|Leobreaker]] (17)

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*[[Verity Carlo]] (4)
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*[[Ostaros]] (2)
*[[Tarantulas (BW)|Mesothulas/Tarantulas]] (3)
}}

==Quotes==

"One touch and it's '''all''' out there; '''the war''' reignites, the Autobots are '''disgraced''' and I'm a walking symbol for where it all went wrong. So, just simple, boring, unambitious '''blackmail''', then?" 
"That's just the '''by-product;''' the afterbirth of a '''poor decision''' you've '''yet to make.'''" 
"What do you '''want''', Tarantulas?" 
"'''Come'''... I want to show you something '''naughty'''..."
:—'''Prowl''' and '''Tarantulas'''

"Come off it—I was just your ''conduit''' to—what did you call it? '''The specimen,''' do I have that right? The concept that '''Cybertronian civilization'''—and the war '''itself'''—was some living macrocosmic '''organism'''. '''Our race''' was your '''lab animal''', and you were '''obsessed''' with finding new ways to '''prod it''' 'til it '''squeaked.'''"
:—'''Prowl''', on Tarantulas's thought processes

"I want... to '''ask''' you... '''the question'''... one more time. If you say '''no''', I will see you '''destroyed''', as '''I''' was. Not '''physically''', but mentally; '''emotionally.''' All you've '''worked for'''—all you've '''lived for'''; toppled over for the vulture to '''feast''' on, just because you denied me. I have felt '''true'''' loss, Prowl. And I want '''you''' to be '''alive''' and '''aware''' and '''cogent''' to feel it, too."
:—'''Tarantulas'''

"Usually, someone has to be dead before they take their '''secrets to their grave.'''"
:—'''Kup''', on what lies within Impactor's grave

"Your friends have proven more than '''adequate'''—if less than '''willing'''—test-subjects for '''Impetus.''' I've saved you a '''seat''', Prowl. '''Come:''' I want you to '''show me''' something '''naughty.'''
:—'''Tarantulas'''
==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
*Prowl wears anti-radiation armor of the kind seen in ''[[Spotlight: Kup]]'' to cross the "radiation moat" surrounding Mesothulas's lab.
*Though is clearly regretful of his actions, it's not hard to imagine Prowl being willing, on some level, to kill Neutrals for his own objectives. Prowl ''hates'' Neutrals, as we saw throughout the first story arc of ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|Robots in Disguise]]'', which ''[[Transformers: The Death of Optimus Prime|The Death of Optimus Prime]]'' explained was because he used to ''be'' one, and they serve as a reminder of his own weakness and failure.
*Tarantulas describes how Prowl goes through "cyclical phases" of "trying and failing" to change. Most recently, Prowl went through one of these phases during the [[The Transformers (IDW)|2009-2011 ongoing series]], when he tried to be a better 'bot, only for [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]]'s betrayal to push him back on his original path.
*It turns out Tarantulas was responsible for inventing the "Overmind protocol" Prowl used to mindlink with Kup, as seen in [[All Hail Megatron issue 15|''All Hail Megatron'' #15]].
*Tarantulas mentions Cybertronians having used "rudimentary bio-disguises" in the past; the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] used such alternate modes in ''[[Spotlight: Shockwave]]''.
*The guilty confessions we hear at the issue's end include:
**Springer blaming himself for the outcome of ''Spotlight: Kup'' and all the deaths that took place in it.
**Roadbuster remembering when [[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]] attempted to euthanize the comatose Springer, as related in [[Interiors|''More than Meets the Eye'' #6]], and revealing that secretly, he wished ''he'' had been brave enough to end his friend's suffering.
**Arcee blaming herself for "following" someone, for letting that person "do that" to her, for not seeing "what he is." If she's talking about [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]], this would be the first tiny droplet of information about Arcee's life before she became the 'bot we know today.
**Arcee again, claiming that the only time she ever knew happiness was when she was killing Jhiaxus over and over, as seen in ''[[Spotlight: Sideswipe]]''.
**Springer again, lamenting his failure to stop Impactor from executing [[Squadron X]]. It is noted that he could not switch modes at the time, and Springer was suffering extreme bodily injury, able to only to drag himself slowly across the ground, when that happened, detailed a bit more clearly in "[[Zero Point]]" than in ''[[The Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers|Last Stand of the Wreckers]]''.
**Someone remembering how they killed a group of young lives while they slept for fear of what they would become. By process of elimination, this is logically Roadbuster, and it certainly ''sounds'' like something he'd do, but what it refers to is unclear; it is apparently an event that has not yet been recorded in IDW history.

===Transformers references===
*As we theorized last issue, Mesothulas turns out to be Tarantulas. He appears with an organic version of his [[Transmetal]] body, while his older self, appearing only in flashbacks, is a mechanical version of his original organic ''Beast Wars'' design. His older design uses his original toy's robot head, as opposed to the [[mutant head]] made famous by the [[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|''Beast Wars'' cartoon]].
*Another [[Chimeracon]], [[Leobreaker (G1)|Leobreaker]], is introduced this issue, a Generation 1 version of the [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|''Cybertron'' character of the same name]]. Physically, he is based not on his namesake, but on the shared "big cat" body-type of [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] and [[Tigatron]], with the ''Cybertron'' character's color scheme—though his organic/furred parts are colored grey-black, which would make for a pretty rad, goth-lookin' lion.
*In what is perhaps a surprising move for so avowed a fan of [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)#Marvel UK|Marvel UK]] as Roche, Carnivac's robot-mode head is based much more closely on his original toy (complete with the little "scored-out box" on his forehead) than on the character's (malleable) depiction in the comics.
*If you haven't had enough ''Beast Wars'' references yet, Tarantulas says that a group known as the "[[Originator (G1)|Originator]]s" used to refer to achieving the perfect alt mode as "attaining the [[maximal]]."

===Real-life references===
*A "tor" is a kind of rock formation that juts out of a smooth surrounding, which seems like an apt description of Tarantulas's Tor, a fixed point of stability jutting out of a landscape of incoherent chaos. Given the themes of ''Sins of the Wreckers'', though, it might also be a reference to {{w|Tor (anonymity network)|the computer network of the same name}}, which was created to maintain anonymity and secrecy of users.
*Obtenteum appears to derive it's name from the word "obtention," meaning "the act of obtaining something," since it is, after all, the means by which Tarantulas has attained everything he now has. Well that's... straightforward!
*The name of the substance may also derive from rocket scientist (and occultist) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Parsons_%28rocket_engineer%29]'s motto "Thelema Obtentum Procedero Amoris Nuptiae" - Grammatically incorrect Latin for "The establishment of Thelema through the rituals of love." The law of Thelema is "Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. Love is the law, love under will." Yeah, that's not creepy at all...

===Errors===
*On the recap page, "Noisemaze" is misspelled "Noicemaze" in one instance.

===Covers (3)===
* '''Regular cover:''' Impactor's hand bursts out of his grave as Kup looks on, by [[Nick Roche]] and [[Josh Burcham]]
* '''Subscription cover:''' Human police officers open fire on Prowl, by [[Andy MacDonald]] and [[John-Paul Bove]]
* '''Retailer incentive cover:''' Verty sits atop a pile of corpses, by [[Priscilla Tramontano]]
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*''The Transformers'' and ''More than Meets the Eye'' #50
*''[[Transformers vs. G.I. Joe]]'' #11
*''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' Micro Comic Collector Packs

==External links==
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[[Category:Sins of the Wreckers issues]]

All His Engines

2016-01-24T11:11:57Z

Salkafar:

{{Comicstory|
|seriesissue=''[[The Transformers (IDW)|The Transformers]]'' #7
|prev=Things Fall Apart, Part 5: "Earthworks"
|next=Scrapper (issue)
|title="All His Engines"
|image=Transformers 7-A.jpg
|caption=
|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
|date= [[May 26]], [[2010]]
|coverdate=May 2010
|written by=[[Mike Costa]]
|art by=[[E. J. Su]]
|colors by=[[James Brown]]
|letters by= [[Neil Uyetake]]
|editor=[[Carlos Guzman]]
|associate editor=[[Denton J. Tipton]]
|continuity=[[IDW Generation 1 continuity|IDW continuity]]
|chronology=[[IDW timeline|Current era (2010)]]
}}
'''A recovering Megatron reflects on the current state of the Decepticons and the Autobots' alliance with humanity.'''

==Synopsis==
[[File:IDWTF7-SunstormAcidstorm.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|"Hey." "Yeah?" "You ever wonder why we're here?" "It's one of life's great mysteries isn't it. Why ''are'' we here?"]]
Three years after [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]]'s defeat on [[Earth]], the majority of the remaining [[Decepticon]]s are located on a desolate asteroid, under the self-proclaimed command of [[Starscream (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Starscream]]. [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]] and [[Acid Storm (G1)|Acid Storm]] sit dejected, while [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] and [[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]] fight with each other. Elsewhere on the asteroid. [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]] is pursued by [[Needlenose]], [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]], Kickback, and [[Pounce]] after stealing more than his share of [[energon]] rations. After initially escaping by firing his boot jets into the others, Dreadwind is gunned down and killed by the other three, who then fight amongst themselves over who gets what part as they cannibalize the body, during which [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] looks on approvingly.

Elsewhere, [[Shockwave (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Shockwave]] has isolated himself in his laboratory, allegedly striving to fix the [[space bridge]], while [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] is based in the ship that took them to the asteroid. Starscream, wearing the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]], confronts [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] over his lack of progress in developing an energon processor, to which Bombshell replies that the Decepticons on the asteroid are now self-governing through cannibalism, under the supervision of Razorclaw. Starscream demands to know what Bombshell has been working on, and Bombshell presents him with a [[cerebro-shell]], which would allow Starscream to exert control over any Cybertronian he affixes it to.

At that moment a [[Quake (G1)|disgruntled Decepticon]] blasts a hole through the wall and bursts in, declaring "death to tyrants". Starscream throws the cerebro-shell at him, and once it is affixed he opens fire, shouting "die!" at the intruder, who then promptly dies, seemingly because Starscream ordered him to, as opposed to from any wounds. Starscream asks if Bombshell has created any more cerebro-shells.

Meanwhile, on Earth, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime]] and [[Sparkplug Witwicky|General Witwicky]] meet at a military facility, and Optimus thanks him for the contributions of [[human]] soldiers that made the defeat of the Decepticons possible. In private, General Witwicky is angered by the release of Optimus Prime and the [[Autobot]]s, stating that [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] has superseded his authority. Spike retorts that it was a tactical decision, that the Autobots aren't the enemy, and that they'd never be able to keep up technologically otherwise. General Witwicky points out that if General [[Allenby]] finds out. Spike will probably be court-martialed, to which Spike replies that they'll just have to keep it a secret.

After the general leaves, Spike speaks to [[Sandra (G1)|Sandra]], a soldier who used to work for General Allenby. She points out that if he is so much suspected of breaking protocol, Allenby will have him court-martialed, and that he has jeopardized all of those under his command by asking them to back his story, and that this underhanded approach goes against all the reasons that she decided to join the military for. Spike replies that the only lie that General Allenby has to believe is that Prime escaped custody prior to fighting [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]], as opposed to being released. They then go to meet the rest of the Autobot recruits, in the form of [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]], [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Bumblebee]], and [[Ratchet (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ratchet]].

Back on the asteroid, Megatron, badly damaged and in a [[CR chamber|CR tank]], stirs, clenches his fist, and vows that upon his return, Optimus Prime will be defeated.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime]] (15)
*[[Ratchet (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ratchet]] (19)
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Bumblebee]] (20)
*[[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] (21)
*[[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] (22)
|c2=
*[[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]] (1)
*[[Acid Storm (G1)|Acid Storm]] (2)
*[[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] (3)
*[[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]] (4)
*[[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]] (5)
*[[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]] (6)
*[[Needlenose]] (7)
*[[Pounce]] (8)
*[[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] (9)
*[[Shockwave (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Shockwave]] (10)
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (11)
*[[Starscream (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Starscream]] (12)
*[[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] (13)
*[[Quake (G1)|Quake]] (14)
*[[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]] (23)
|c3=
*[[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] (16)
*[[Sparkplug Witwicky|Daniel Witwicky]] (17)
*[[Sandra (G1)|Sandra]] (18)
}}

==Quotes==
"Shockwave has isolated himself in his workshop, toiling without stop to rebuild the space bridge. Or so he says. No one has thought to check. No one would know what they were looking at if they did."
:—'''Megatron''' thinks that Shockwave may have hatched a cunning plan.

"Razorclaw has not been chosen by the Matrix of Leadership. He may enjoy observing this place like a game warden, but in Megatron's absence I must lead us into a new era!"
:—'''Starscream''' makes sure that Bombshell hasn't forgotten that he's the boss.

==Notes==
*Includes a [[Decepticomments]] section where editor [[Denton J. Tipton]] says good-bye to the readers. It also reveals the winner of the contest from "[[Things Fall Apart, Part 3: "Seasons in Flight"|Seasons in Flight]]".
*With this issue, art duties have been turned over to E.J. Su, and the characters are no longer drawn in [[Don Figueroa]]'s movie-inspired style. For example, the Autobots' designs are simplified versions of the character models Su developed back in 2005 for the ''[[The Transformers: Infiltration|Infiltration]]'' series.
*This issue reveals that, in IDW continuity at least, Dreadwind and Darkwing are siblings.
*Chapter title is from a quote from John Milton's 'Paradise Lost': "(...)Nor aught availed him now to have built in heaven high towers; nor did he scrape by all his engines, but was headlong sent with his industrious crew to build in hell." The line refers to one of Satan's lieutenants.

===Errors===
*Some of Dreadwind's body parts are inconsistently colored - on page 2 and 3 his "leg wings" are colored gray, but on page 4 and 5 they're the same teal color as his shoulders, and then they're gray once more on page 7. His kneecaps suffer the same mis-coloring as they are colored purple in every page except 3 and 7 where they're gray.
*Bombshell's [[cerebro-shell]]s are depicted as miniature versions of his insect mode. This ''could'' be related to the miniature Bombshell from "[[Spotlight: Blaster]]", but it seems Bombshell invented them just now.
*Blurr is back in his Cybertronian body a la ''[[The Transformers: Bumblebee]]''.
*And speaking of Bumblebee, he's oddly back to his old Volkswagen body, rather than his Dodge Challenger-inspired body which had been used for the last few issues.
*To complete the [[alternate mode]] roundabout, Jetfire is now in a simplified version of his body from ''[[The Transformers: Stormbringer|Stormbringer]]'', as opposed to the much larger body with an Earth bomber alternate mode that he had previously.
*How ''does'' a barely functioning/on life support/half dead Megatron know so much about what's going on in the Decepticon camp ''and'' Earth anyway?
*The issue title, which should be printed on the last page, is missing.<ref>"[http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?t=10070&start=30 Mike Costa and the Transformers Ongoing literary references]" post on IDW Publishing's forums.</ref>

===Covers (3)===
*'''Cover A:''' Close up of Megatron's face; art by [[Don Figueroa]] and colors by [[James Brown]].
* '''Cover B:''' An angry Megatron featuring a black helmet like in the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Marvel comics]]; art by [[Andrew Wildman]].
*'''Cover RI:''' Concept art of Hot Rod; art by Don Figueroa.
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Ultra Prime

2015-05-27T09:34:47Z

Salkafar:

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{{disambig2|the Generation 1 Autobot combiner|the Animated character who is sometimes known as Ultra Prime|Ultra Magnus (Animated)}}
:''Ultra Prime is an [[Autobot]] [[combiner]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

[[File:Generationstoy-UltraPrime.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]
'''Ultra Prime''' is the result of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]'s [[combiner]] upgrade. The [[Autobot]] leader can now merge with ''any'' four [[Transformer]]s to form this powerful behemoth – even [[Decepticon]]s have been known to get in on the action!

==Fiction==

In the ''Combiner Wars'' arc of IDW's Transformers comics - specifically the closing pages of The Transformers #41 - Optimus Prime, confronting Prowl about his recent behavior, was met by Ironhide, Sunstreaker and Mirage, who, having shared the same terrifying vision of the future, meant to warn him about it. At that very moment, the treacherous Rattrap brought them the Enigma of Combination, causing the five to - mostly unwillingly - merge into Ultra Prime.

==Toys==
*'''Skydive''' (Deluxe, 2015)
*'''Alpha Bravo''' (Deluxe, 2015)
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2015)
*'''Firefly''' (Deluxe, 2015)
*'''Decepticon Dragstrip''' (Deluxe, 2015)
**''Accessories:'' Rifle (combined from Optimus Prime's two smaller rifles), four small guns, four hands/feet
:Ultra Prime can ostensibly be formed by attaching any four Deluxe Class ''[[Transformers: Generations#Combiner Wars|Generations Combiner Wars]]'' figures to Voyager Class ''Combiner Wars'' Optimus Prime. Optimus's packaging depicts Ultra Prime as formed using the first wave of Deluxe figures, with [[Alpha Bravo]] and [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)#Generations|Skydive]] as left and right arms, and [[Drag Strip (G1)#Generations|Dragstrip]] and [[Fireflight (G1)#Generations|Firefly]] as left and right legs. Meanwhile, [[:File:Ultra_Prime_artwork_SDCC_2014.jpg|official art]] of Ultra Prime appears to depict him with Alpha Bravo and Dragstrip as left and right arms, and Skydive and second-wave figure [[Air Raid (G1)#Generations|Air Raid]] as left and right legs.[[File:Ultra_Prime_artwork_SDCC_2014.jpg|1x1px]]

:Ultra Prime wields a long rifle formed by combining Optimus Prime's two smaller guns, and his chest can be opened to show sculpted detail based on ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#EnergonSuper|Optimus Prime]]'s [[Super Mode]]. This also reveals posts which allow Legends Class [[Blackjack#Generations|Decepticon Blackjack]] or his [[retool]] [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Generations|Rodimus]] to be mounted in vehicle mode as additional armor.

Toys for Ironhide, Mirage, Sunstreaker and Prowl have since popped up in Wal-Mart listings; they will presumably be repaints/retools of existing Combiner Wars limb deluxes - Most likely Off-road, Dragstrip, Breakdown and Dead End, rendering this version of Ultra Prime in effect a repaint/retool of Menasor - echoing the Generation 1 animated series episode 'Masquerade'!

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Ultra Prime

2015-05-27T09:29:55Z

Salkafar:

{{factions|autobot}}
{{disambig2|the Generation 1 Autobot combiner|the Animated character who is sometimes known as Ultra Prime|Ultra Magnus (Animated)}}
:''Ultra Prime is an [[Autobot]] [[combiner]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

[[File:Generationstoy-UltraPrime.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]
'''Ultra Prime''' is the result of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]'s [[combiner]] upgrade. The [[Autobot]] leader can now merge with ''any'' four [[Transformer]]s to form this powerful behemoth – even [[Decepticon]]s have been known to get in on the action!

==Fiction==

In the ''Combiner Wars'' arc of IDW's Transformers comics - specifically the closing pages of The Transformers #41 - Optimus Prime, confronting Prowl about his recent behavior, was met by Ironhide, Sunstreaker and Mirage, who, having shared the same terrifying vision of the future, meant to warn him about it. At that very moment, the treacherous Rattrap brought them the Enigma of Combination, causing the five to - mostly unwillingly - merge into Ultra Prime.

==Toys==
*'''Skydive''' (Deluxe, 2015)
*'''Alpha Bravo''' (Deluxe, 2015)
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2015)
*'''Firefly''' (Deluxe, 2015)
*'''Decepticon Dragstrip''' (Deluxe, 2015)
**''Accessories:'' Rifle (combined from Optimus Prime's two smaller rifles), four small guns, four hands/feet
:Ultra Prime can ostensibly be formed by attaching any four Deluxe Class ''[[Transformers: Generations#Combiner Wars|Generations Combiner Wars]]'' figures to Voyager Class ''Combiner Wars'' Optimus Prime. Optimus's packaging depicts Ultra Prime as formed using the first wave of Deluxe figures, with [[Alpha Bravo]] and [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)#Generations|Skydive]] as left and right arms, and [[Drag Strip (G1)#Generations|Dragstrip]] and [[Fireflight (G1)#Generations|Firefly]] as left and right legs. Meanwhile, [[:File:Ultra_Prime_artwork_SDCC_2014.jpg|official art]] of Ultra Prime appears to depict him with Alpha Bravo and Dragstrip as left and right arms, and Skydive and second-wave figure [[Air Raid (G1)#Generations|Air Raid]] as left and right legs.[[File:Ultra_Prime_artwork_SDCC_2014.jpg|1x1px]]

:Ultra Prime wields a long rifle formed by combining Optimus Prime's two smaller guns, and his chest can be opened to show sculpted detail based on ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#EnergonSuper|Optimus Prime]]'s [[Super Mode]]. This also reveals posts which allow Legends Class [[Blackjack#Generations|Decepticon Blackjack]] or his [[retool]] [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Generations|Rodimus]] to be mounted in vehicle mode as additional armor.

Toys for Ironhide, Mirage, Sunstreaker and Prowl have since popped up in Wal-Mart listings; they will presumably be repaints/retools of existing Combiner Wars limb deluxes.

[[Category:Combined forms]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Autobots]]
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Elegant Chaos Part 3: Predestination: An Expert's Guide

2015-05-18T10:11:17Z

Salkafar: /* Other trivia */

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|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
|date=[[March 4]], [[2015]]
|coverdate=February 2015
|written by=[[James Roberts]]
|art by=[[Alex Milne]]
|colors by=[[Joana Lafuente]]
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'''Faced with the choice of allowing Megatron to be created, or damning Cybertron in order to create a better universe, the time-travelling ''Lost Light''ers learn that there truly is no future but that which they make for themselves.'''

==Synopsis==

Realizing his life is in danger, [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]] lashes out at [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]], demanding that he be sent back in time to save himself. [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ultra Magnus]] restrains the former [[Decepticon]], and he and Perceptor insist that [[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Rodimus]] has the matter well in hand. Megatron is unconvinced, given Rodimus's track record, but the decision is out of his hands: Perceptor sends Rodimus's team back in time, draining the last of the power from the ship's [[quantum generator]]s.

In the distant past, in [[Con Facility 113]], [[Brainstorm]] aims his gun at the [[reproduction|constructed cold]] Megatron's half-built form, but is suddenly taken out by a whirlwind-generating "[[grenado]]" hurled by Rodimus as he and his team materialize on the scene. Consulting the facility computers, [[Rung (G1)|Rung]] observes that Brainstorm has tried to delete information on Megatron from them, and calls upon [[Rewind (G1)|Rewind]] to help him fill in the blanks, but Rewind finds that his database has now been completely overwritten with the history of [[Functionist Universe|the alternate timeline]]. Brainstorm has not yet been stopped! The scientist recover and draws his gun once more, but Rung—having seen in the computer records that Brainstorm had been hesitating for ten long minutes before they arrived—is able to talk him into standing down. Brainstorm explains that he never wanted to kill anyone: he had intended to track Megatron through time using a [[spark]]print taken from him during his therapy session with Rung, planning simply to steer him away from "life-changing events", only to have his hand forced when he realized part-way into his journey that he was following a print accidentally taken from ''Rung'' instead. At that point, Brainstorm's injuries take their toll and he keels over... but just as he hits the floor, ''Rewind'' uses his gun to kill Megatron instead!

The shaken archivist shares what his overwritten database has told him: that if Megatron dies, although Cybertron will be consigned to a dystopian [[Functionism|Functionist]]-governed future, the ''rest of the universe'' will be spared the devastation of the Transformers' war. No one can really argue against his logic... except for [[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]], who refuses to let the Functionists "win". Grabbing Megatron's body when nobody is looking and snatching the [[Point One Percenter]] spark taken from [[Moonbase One|Luna 1]] from Brainstorm's chest compartment, he locks himself in a nearby room and implants the spark into Megatron's body. With this action, Whirl ensures the safety of the existing timeline: Magnus contacts Rodimus let him know that time has begun moving again, but that, with the quantum engines out of power, they are now stranded in the past. To spare them this fate, Tailgate suggests they use the [[time phone]] to try and prevent the ''[[Lost Light]]'' from taking off in the first place, altering their destinies. Together, the group sends a message to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] on the ship's launch day, warning their future selves of all the dangers that they will face on their journey—though as [[Cyclonus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Cyclonus]] points out, if it was successful, all the ''good'' they have done on their trip will also not happen. Rodimus cuts off Cyclonus's rant and hands him Whirl's gun: though they cannot travel through time, Perceptor ''can'' teleport them one last time to a location on Cybertron that may hold the key to their salvation.

After Rodimus and Cyclonus have left, the weakened Brainstorm explains his motivations to Rewind: originally, he had created the time machine in order to save [[Quark]], the unrequited love of his life, from dying in [[Grindcore (prison)|Grindcore prison]]. Following the original Rewind's death and Chromedome's emotional breakdown, however, Brainstorm decided to expand the scope of his mission, and decided to save as many lives as possible by preventing the war. Afterward, [[Tailgate (G1)|Tailgate]] asks Rewind to explain exactly where Rodimus and Cyclonus have gone; Rewind tells him they have gone to [[Unitrex]], the city in which the first interstellar starships were created. Pulling up an image of the region from his database, Rewind is struck by the sight of some very familiar fuel quills poking up from below the city...

Rodimus and Cyclonus arrive in a secret facility underneath Unitrex, where they are accosted by a security guard and his pack of [[turbofox]]es. Cyclonus deals with the guard, blasting him with Whirl's gun and locking his spasming form in a nearby room with his pets, while Rodimus speeds on ahead, locating the experimental generator that Perceptor has sent them to find. At Perceptor's direction, using information gained from the ''Lost Light''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s own engines, Rodimus makes a few modifications to the generator to turn it into a functional quantum engine, then plugs the case into it in order to charge it for a jump back to the future. As Cyclonus rejoins him, Rodimus ensures that he has brought Whirl's gun with him—they cannot leave an experimental weapon from Brainstorm's future arsenal lying about in the past, though Cyclonus can't read the scientist's terrible handwriting on the handle, and does not realize he shot the guard with a "[[Sparkeater Gun]]". Adding to the weirdness of the day, the entire complex suddenly disappears around them, shunted into the future by the newly-fashioned quantum engine—little do the pair realize that they have just been responsible for ''creating'' the ''Lost Light'' they will come to call home!

The next day, after everyone has returned to their proper place and time, things get back to normal aboard the ''Lost Light''. Brainstorm is in the brig; Chromedome and Rewind now sleep in the same room once more; everyone enjoys a movie screening and a singalong in [[Swerve's]]; and Megatron retires to his quarters with [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] to silently regard his [[Rodimus Star]]. Rung pays a visit to Perceptor's lab to talk over recent events—Perceptor explains that the crew were ''always'' supposed to travel through time, their actions having always been part of history, and that the alternate "functionist timeline" only came into being accidentally, as a result of his tampering with the time machine's paradox locks. Further, he speculates that that alternate timeline may now actually exists as its own parallel universe...

...which is shown to be the case, as, across time and space, [[Functionist Council]] member [[One-of-Twelve]] is summoned by [[Quark]] with news of a world-shaking discovery made by janitorial 'bot [[Sweep (IDW)|Sweep]]. Dubbing Sweep "alt mode exalted" for his contributions, One-of-Twelve bring the news before the 'bot to whom it pertains: the captive Rung, "The Useless One", held prisoner due to the mystery of his [[alternate mode]]. But that mystery has now been solved, and the threat that the truth of Rung's form poses to the Functionists' regime demands his execution. But as One-of-Twelve holds a gun on him, Rung merely encourages him to pull the trigger, as doing so will only herald the beginning of the end...

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
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*[[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]] (1)
*[[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] (2)
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ultra Magnus]] (3)
*[[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] (5)
*[[Tailgate (G1)|Tailgate]] (6)
*[[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Rodimus]] (7)
*[[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]] (8)
*[[Riptide (G1)|Riptide]] (10)
*[[Rewind (G1)|Rewind]] (11)
*[[Rung (G1)|Rung]] (12)
*[[Hound (G1)|Hound]] (15)
*[[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] (16)
*[[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] (17)
*[[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]] (18)

|c2=
*[[Brainstorm]] (4)
*[[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] (19)

|c4=
*[[Cyclonus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Cyclonus]] (9)
*[[Sparkeater (creature)|Sparkeater]]-to-be (13)
*[[Quark]] (14)
*[[One-of-Twelve]] (20)
*[[Sweep (IDW)|Sweep]] (21)
}}

==Quotes==

"'''Rodimus?''' You want me to put my '''life''' in the hands of an Autobot who '''somersaults''' onto the bridge? An Autobot who pretends to be '''dead''' if you ask him a difficult question? An Autobot who, in response to a crisis in morale perpetuated by his own '''woeful''' captaincy, introduced a '''reward system''' based on his own '''face?'''" 
"You were happy to leave this to Rodimus when you thought it was '''Prime's''' life on the line..." 
"What? Don't be clever, it makes you sound stupid. God, now I'm starting to '''sound''' like him."
:—'''Megatron''' and '''Ultra Magnus''' on Rodimus, and [[Rodimus Star]]s

"Neatest handwriting. You?" 
"''Sigh.'' For abandoning my evil ways."
:—'''Ultra Magnus''' and '''Megatron''' on the attributes that earned them their Rodimus Stars

"The old '''time-traveling''' grenade trick!" 
"'''Is''' it old?" 
"It is now."
:—'''Rodimus''' and '''Tailgate'''

"Holy '''heck''', that was intense! And it was '''exactly''' like the climax to [[Crosscut (Autobot)|Crosscut]]'s '''[[My Shovel, Your Face|play]]'''—except Brainstorm isn't a giant turbofox and the gun isn't a shovel and we're not trapped inside a carnival mirror and none of us are speaking in rhyme!"
:—'''Tailgate''', after Rung gets Brainstorm to stand down

"I never '''set out''' to kill anyone. All I wanted to was stop the war by steering Megatron away from '''life-changing events'''. 
"No one cares." 
"You say that, Whirl, but maybe—" 
"<big>'''♪'''</big> No one cares what you have to say...! <big>'''♫'''</big>"
:—'''Brainstorm''' and '''Whirl'''

"Cyclonus thought you'd traced the wrong energy signature. I said, 'Percy, make a mistake? The last time '''that''' happened it turned out '''physics''' had screwed up.' Ha!"
:—'''Rodimus''', to Perceptor

"I am '''so''' lost. '''Loved''' the pink flying sled—but that bit when he watches himself playing guitar? I mean, '''what?'''" 
"It's from the first one!" 
"There's a first one?"
:—'''Tailgate''' and '''Riptide''' on ''Back to the Future Part II''

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
*''The Custom-Made Now'' is the third part of a trilogy of flashback stories, following ''Chaos Theory'' and ''Shadowplay''.<ref>[http://www.transmissionspodcast.com/2015/03/transmissions-episode-94-james-roberts-mtmte-elegant-chaos-interview/ TransMissions Episode 94 – James Roberts MTMTE Elegant Chaos Interview] 36:00 to 36:07</ref>
*Whirl mentions that this issue takes place in the middle of the "[[Silver Harvest]]", the name given in [[Twenty Plus One|issue #31]] to the discovery of Tyrest's stockpile of Matrix-born sparks, which was itself originally alluded to in [[Remain in Light 3 of 5: The Divided Self|issue #19]].
*The data on Megatron erased by Brainstorm includes his batch code. It was originally established that Megatron had no batch code ''waaaay'' back in [[Chaos Theory Part 1|issue #22]] of the [[The Transformers (IDW)|2009-2011 ongoing series]].
*While not explicitly stated, this issue does provide a possible explanation why Megatron is so adamant about keeping his mode of creation secret. As he's a Point One Percenter spark in a cold constructed body, chances are he wasn't so sure of the answer himself.
*Brainstorm's sparkprint of Rung was taken back in [[World, Shut Your Mouth Part 1: Towards Peace|issue #28]], during the short blackout that showed the audience an x-ray view of Rung and Megatron. We assumed at the time that the blackout itself was the first of what would be many subsequent power outages that accompanied the slow quantum erasure of the ship and its crew, but perhaps it was, as Megatron suggested at the time, simply a power surge caused by the activation of Brainstorm's scanner.
*It was in the same issue that Megatron talked about the Maccadam's brawl during his therapy session, which Brainstorm was able to learn about because he was standing outside the room at the time.
*Brainstorm collected the Point One Percenter spark from Luna 1 in [[Remain in Light 1 of 5: The Fecund Moon|issue #17]]. The fact that 'bots of two spark-types had been able to use Brainstorm's time machine when it was supposed to be coded for just his own type was a lingering question after [[Elegant Chaos Part 1: All Our Parlous Yesterdays|issue #37]], but the revelation that he was carrying a second spark with him is our implicit answer to how that worked.
*At long last, Tailgate is revealed to be the sender of the warning message we heard all the way back in [[Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It|issue #1]], in an attempt to warn the crew of all the terrible things that await them on their journey: Tailgate himself warns "Don't open the coffin" containing the alternate Rodimus's corpse, in [[World, Shut Your Mouth Part 2: Words Hang in the Air|issue #29]]; Rodimus cautions "Don't let [[Legislator|them]] take [[Skids (G1)|Skids]]" to Luna 1, as seen in issue #19; Rung urges "Don't go to [[Delphi]]", where the twin terrors of the [[Decepticon Justice Division]] and [[Pharma (G1)|Pharma]] lurk, from issues [[Life After the Big Bang|#4]] and [[How Ratchet Got His Hands Back|#5]] (and leading to the rescue of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] and Rung's near-fatal head injury from [[Interiors|issue 6]]); Chromedome guards the mistake he made in [[Remembrance Day|issue #14]], "Do not look in the basement", where [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]] is imprisoned; and Riptide completes the message by warning them not to trust Brainstorm, but as we saw in issue #1, this part of the transmission was lost.
** Roberts knew all along that the broadcast was from the past and not from the future. That's why it deliberately doesn't say it's a message from the future in that issue! <ref>[http://www.transmissionspodcast.com/2015/03/transmissions-episode-94-james-roberts-mtmte-elegant-chaos-interview/ TransMissions Episode 94 – James Roberts MTMTE Elegant Chaos Interview] 37:40 to 38:59</ref>
*Brainstorm makes reference to when he was "sort of dead once", as seen in the closing chapters of "[[Dark Cybertron (IDW)|Dark Cybertron]]".
*Brainstorm revelation that he was in love with Quark clarifies the comment he made back in [[The Gloaming|issue #16]], when he implied to Chromeome that he had lost a Conjux Endura of his own.
*Brainstorm's love for Quark probably explains, to some extent, his fanboyish infatuation with Perceptor beyond his being a rival scientist—he's also a microscope, like Quark, and Quark was always designed to resemble [[Perceptor (Animated)|''Animated'' Perceptor]].
*Quark was captured during the fall of [[K'th Kinsere]], a location brought out several times during Roberts's works; the Decepticons' attack on it was specifically described in issue #31. He was incarcerated in [[Grindcore (prison)|Grindcore]] prison, previously mentioned in "[[Bullets]]".
*Brainstorm's motivations cast new light on certain previous scenes: for example, when he hugs his briefcase to him during the group funeral in issue #16, or when he tells Rewind that he is "not yet" happy, but will be "soon", with his briefcase prominently displayed, in [[Little Victories|issue #22]].
*As is made obvious by the story though apparently not actually realized by any of the characters, Rodimus and Cyclonus do not simply visit a "secret base", but are actually teleported inside the younger version of the ''Lost Light'' itself, ''inside'' said base. The launch pad they find themselves on when the ship disappears is labelled "U1", the previous name of the ship, as revealed in issue #31. Essentially "perfected" by its own future crew, the ship is sent into the future, where it will be found by the NAILs who then sold it to Drift in issue #31. How the NAILs ''knew'' its original name remains a question, though...
*And of course, the unfortunate guard, mutated by the Sparkeater Gun, becomes the [[Sparkeater (creature)|Sparkeater]] that menaced the ship in [[Liars, A to D Part 3: The Chaos of Warm Things|issue #3]], and has been locked in the chamber it was freed from since the very beginning. The remains of three turbofoxes were found in the cell in issue #3, but presumably these weren't the ''original'' three turbofoxes we see in this issue; in #3, Rodimus speculated that the [[NAIL]]s who would eventually come to own the ''Lost Light'' were feeding the sparkeater the creatures to keep it docile, and issue #31 seemed to back that assertion up by revealing that said NAILs had stolen a brace of turbofoxes from the ''[[Alchemy-Seven]]''. Perhaps they were inspired to use turbofoxes after they saw what the Sparkeater did to the ones it was first locked up with.
*All this would also mean that the poor fellow Whirl shot with the gun last issue also turned into a sparkeater. Could that guy and whatever he got up to after being mutated have been the ''origin'' of the sparkeater myth, in turn inspiring Brainstorm to create the gun in the first place?? James Roberts nods and winks and implies yes!<ref>[http://www.transmissionspodcast.com/2015/03/transmissions-episode-94-james-roberts-mtmte-elegant-chaos-interview/ TransMissions Episode 94 – James Roberts MTMTE Elegant Chaos Interview] 1:08:00 to 1:08:21</ref>)
*Ravage is revealed to still be on the Lost Light, despite a certain amount of uncertainty being shed on whether he would chose to remain with Megatron or return to the Decepticons back in [[Slaughterhouse Part 2: The Road Not Taken|issue #33]].
*"The Useless One" was originally mentioned in our first glimpse of the "Functionist timeline" in [[The Custom-Made Now - An Elegant Chaos Prologue|issue #35]], and is here confirmed to be that timeline's version of Rung, thought it was fairly easy to deduce at the time. To no-one's great surprise, we here receive our first implication that his alternate mode is part of something much greater...

===Transformers references===
*The pistol Brainstorm trains on Megatron (which is also brandished by One-of-Twelve on the final page) is based on Megatron's original Generation 1 Walther P38 [[alternate mode]], sans the [[fusion cannon]]/scope and stock attachments, but retaining its barrel-extending silencer.
*Megatron was constructed cold in "[[Con Facility 113]]," yet another of Roberts's many references to [[113 (disambiguation)|the number]].
*The title of this issue, "Predestination: An Expert's Guide", parallels the title of issue #30, "Predestination: A Beginner's Guide."
* The harness in which alternate-universe Rung is suspended is a callback to the similar apparatus that contained Overlord beneath the ''Lost Light'' - they are even presented to us in the same quarter-view looking-up angle.

===Real-life references===
*You don't need us to tell you that the 'bots are watching ''{{w|Back to the Future Part II}}''—which is, of course, about characters travelling back in time to put history to rights and avert a terrible alternate timeline from happening, just like this story has been. Tailgate missed out on seeing the {{w|Back to the Future|first one}}, but Cyclonus evidently didn't, since he is able to lead everyone in a singalong of "{{w|The Power of Love (Huey Lewis and the News song)|The Power of Love}}" by {{w|Huey Lewis and the News}}, which doesn't appear (properly) in the sequel. "The Power of love," the song intones, "might just save your life"—a fitting summation of the emotions revealed this issue to have secretly driven the storyline.
*Whirl likes the film well enough, but he'd rather have ''{{w|Alphaville (film)|Alphaville}}''—it's directed by Jean-Luc Godard, whose work he expressed a fondness for in [[World, Shut Your Mouth Part 3: Predestination: A Beginner's Guide|issue #30]].
*Megatron's personal revelations this issue—that the universe would be better off without him—are an intentional flip of ''{{w|It’s a Wonderful Life}}''; that’s why we never see him again in the present until the end.<ref>[http://www.transmissionspodcast.com/2015/03/transmissions-episode-94-james-roberts-mtmte-elegant-chaos-interview/ TransMissions Episode 94 – James Roberts MTMTE Elegant Chaos Interview] 59:30 to 1:01:11</ref>)

===Errors===
*When spotting the familiar fuel quills of the ''Lost Light'', Rewind says "They looks awfully familiar", rather than "That looks" or "They look".
*Cyclonus urges the others at the bar to sing along with a hearty "Altogether!" rather than a correct "All together!"

===Other trivia===
*Roberts has said this story is the most self-referential the comic will get, and he was conscious that showing the origin of the Sparkeater and the ship might be skirting the line. <ref>[http://www.transmissionspodcast.com/2015/03/transmissions-episode-94-james-roberts-mtmte-elegant-chaos-interview/ TransMissions Episode 94 – James Roberts MTMTE Elegant Chaos Interview] 47:44 to 49:39</ref>
*Originally intended for release in February 2015, continuing delays afflicting multiple IDW titles as a result of port closures on the west coast of America saw this issue pushed to the first week of March.
*On the day of this issue's release, "#mtmte" was a trending topic on Tumblr, meaning that the comic was one of the most talked-about topics on the entire platform (itself one of the top 25 internet destinations as ranked by traffic) in the whole world. This is, of course, ''AWESOME.''
*Perceptor notes that the Functionist timeline may function as a starting point for additional alternate timelines. Although the concept of alternate timelines and parallel universes was discounted as impossible back in issue #35 (in spite of contrary evidence within IDW continuity itself such as the [[Dead Universe]] and ''[[Spotlight: Mirage]]''), they are a long-standing concept in Transformers - so it's possible that the Transformers multiverse was created through Brainstorm's briefcase. James Roberts later clarified that the "phenomenally arrogant" subtext was his intention! <ref>[http://www.transmissionspodcast.com/2015/03/transmissions-episode-94-james-roberts-mtmte-elegant-chaos-interview/ Transmissions podcast interview with James Roberts (54:08)]</ref>
*Perceptor mentions that his actions tampering with Brainstorm's time machine accidentally created the conditions for the existence of parallel universes. But if their timeline hadn't started to collapse and the Functionist timeline hadn't started to intrude, Rewind's database wouldn't have been overwritten. If Rewind's database hadn't been overwritten, he wouldn't have had the motivation to destroy Megatron's original spark. Furthermore, the revelation of the Functionist dystopia was also what prompted Whirl to save Megatron's life by transplanting the new spark, preserving the timeline. So that means Perceptor accidentally creating parallel universes must also have been preordained to occur. So the multiverse and all its infinite timelines were always destined to exist. My head hurts.

===Soundtrack===
*"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMRBCCDTl7s It's the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)]" by {{w|R.E.M.}}
*"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXS8FmruAQg Good Goodnight]" by {{w|Aqualung (musician)|Aqualung}}
*"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSo1yr9aHpM If the World Ends]" by {{w|Guillemots (band)|Guillemots}}
*"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4LjnuhA2sg Where Are They Now?]" by {{w|Gene (band)|Gene}}

===Covers (3)===
*'''Regular cover:''' Brainstorm, by [[Alex Milne]] and [[Josh Perez]]
*'''Subscription cover:''' Rodimus tries to separate Whirl and Rewind, by [[Nick Roche]] and [[Josh Burcham]]
*'''Retailer incentive cover:''' Megatron in a {{w|Coast Salish art}} style, by [[Jeffrey Veregge]]

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==References==
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Terminus (G1)

2015-05-18T09:24:34Z

Salkafar:

{{disambig3|Terminus}}
:''Terminus is a [[Transformer]] from the [[IDW Generation 1 continuity|IDW portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Megatron terminus births deaths and interventions.jpg|thumb|350px|Legless before he's even had a drop.]]
'''Terminus''' was a co-worker and influence on the young [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]].

==Fiction==
===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
Terminus was a drill operative at the [[Messatine]] mines and, most importantly for Megatron, a proofreader and distributor for his political writing. (He kept quiet about ''how'' he distributed it.) A mining accident tore off his legs and he simply wasn't 'worth' the cost of fixing. Megatron topped up his [[energon]] with his own rations, even as Terminus told him not to. Eventually, getting suspicious of his role in distributing tracts, the mine administrators came around to have a ''nice chat'' about how they'd ''hope'' he'd ''get better''. This backfired: Terminus instead demanded Megatron devote more of his time, that he harden himself against negotiations, and that he should make himself a figurehead instead of relying on the collective.

When Messatine had to be evacuated, Megatron went to fetch Terminus but the old 'bot was missing. {{storylink|Births, Deaths, and Interventions}}

Megatron dedicated ''[[Towards Peace]]'' to Terminus, only to remove the dedication in a revised edition. When asked as to why by [[Rung (G1)|Rung]], Megatron simply noted that Terminus taught him to "not get attached". {{storylink|World, Shut Your Mouth Part 1: Towards Peace|Towards Peace}}

==Notes==
*The script for the [[The Transformers: Megatron Origin|''Megatron Origin'']] comic series initially included a character who would have met Megatron and served as a 'mentor' to Megatron in his early days, but the character was removed when the script was shortened from six issues to four.
*Terminus was designed by [[Alex Milne]] — the full character model (with legs!) [https://twitter.com/markerguru/status/529359227253698560/photo/1 can be seen on his Twitter account].
*Terminus was the name of the Roman god of boundaries, with the motto "''Concedo nulli''" - "Yield no ground".

[[Category:Comic-only Transformers]]
[[Category:IDW Generation 1 Transformers]]

Grimlock (AOE)

2015-04-27T12:59:55Z

Salkafar: /* Notes */

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{{disambig3|Grimlock}}

:''Grimlock is a [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] from the [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)|Age of Extinction]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:AOE Grimlock concept.jpg|thumb|right|400px|When me Grimlock go clubbin', me make sure to pack extra mace just in case.]]
'''Grimlock''' is a [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] with a rather rough n' tough attitude. One of the most powerful warriors alive, his general approach to a problem is to smash it first, worry about the specifics later. This attitudes extends to his [[Autobot]] [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|companions]], who are expected to meet Grimlock's standard of strength. That said, the Autobots have a lot less to fear from this behemoth than the [[Decepticon]]s.

==Fiction==
===''How to Ride your Dinobot'' cartoon===
Grimlock found himself being the guinea pig for [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus']] Dinobot-riding lessons. To his irritation, Optimus rudely beckoned him to move forward, and was thus thrown into a barn. Optimus' mood did not improve much, but Grimlock's did, as it was now time for him to ride Optimus. The Autobot leader proved a much more compliant steed, to Grimlock's joy. {{storylink|How to Ride Your Dinobot Chapter 2: How to Ride|How to Ride}}

===''Age of Extinction'' film===

[[File:Age-of-extinction-grimlock-hanged.jpg|thumb|left|300px]]

Grimlock was a prisoner aboard [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]]'s ship until the Autobots detached that section and flew it to China, though Optimus did not inform his troops of their presence. When [[Galvatron (AOE)|Galvatron]]'s new Decepticons shot down their ship, Optimus went to recruit the Dinobots for their aid. Optimus was nevertheless amazed that the "legend" existed, and freed Grimlock and his men. Optimus explained to Grimlock that the Creators intended to wipe them all out, and urged them to stand with him, or refuse and die. Grimlock immediately challenged Optimus, but despite his immense size and strength, was bested in combat. Grimlock submitted to Optimus' lead, and allowed the Autobot leader to mount him. Grimlock and Optimus led the Dinobot-Autobot charge into Hong Kong, where Grimlock killed many Decepticons with ease.
[[File:AOEOptimusRidingGrimlock.jpg|thumb|right|300px| Me Grimlock no Yoshi! Me Grimlock KING!]]
Grimlock later helped escort the Seed to a safe location, but Lockdown arrived and turned his tractor beam on them. Grimlock and the Dinobots would've been captured once again had Optimus not destroyed the tractor beam with a well-placed shot. Optimus ordered Grimlock and the others to flee while he fought Lockdown. The group subsequently held the line on a nearby bridge until Optimus, [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], and their human allies triumphed and killed Lockdown. Optimus granted Grimlock and the Dinobots their freedom, and Grimlock happily departed with his team for parts unknown.
{{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)}}

===''How to Ride a Dinobot'' comic===
{{Charstubfiction}}
{{Storylink|How to Ride a Dinobot!}}

===''Transformers Legends'' comic===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Transformers Legends (comic)#TF4 Toys Part 2|TF4 Toys Part 2}} {{storylink|Transformers Legends (comic)#TF4 Toys Part 3|TF4 Toys Part 3}} {{storylink|Transformers Legends (comic)#TF4 Toys Part 4|TF4 Toys Part 4}}}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark''===
{{voiceactor|[[Gregg Berger]] (English)}}

When Bumblebee and Drift were ambushed by Lockdown and his troops, Grimlock came to help the Autobots. The Dinobot forced the enemy to retreat and cleared passage to Lockdown's base. With Drift distracted by Lockdown's troops, Optimus and Bumblebee made their way to Lockdown. With their mutual enemies near defeat, Grimlock ran off to hunt some of the fleeing mercenaries.{{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark}}

===''Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark'' (3DS)===
{{Charstubgames}}
{{Storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (3DS)}}

===''Transformers: Age of Extinction''===
Grimlock was one of the Autobots, who helped destroy the Decepticons on streets of Texas, Detroit and Chicago.
{{Storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (mobile game)|Age of Extinction}}

==Toys==
===Age of Extinction===
====Robots in Disguise====
{{anchor|Flip&Change}}
[[Image:AoE flip and change Grimlock.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Optimus Prime's gonna have a hard time trying to mount on Grimlock.''(Hasbro Version Pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Flip & Change, 2014)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''LA02'''

:Part of the first wave of Flip & Change toys, Grimlock transforms into a robotic horned ''Tyrannosaurus'' by way of an [[autotransformation]] gimmick, triggered by holding his tail parts and flipping him over and over himself. The toy was inadvertently sold by some [[Walmart]]s before the official May 17th street date for ''Age of Extinction'' merchandise.

[[Image:Takara-lost-age-series-big-grimlock.jpg|left|300px|thumb|''(Takara Version Pictured)'']]
:The Japanese release of Grimlock, called '''Big Grimlock''' to separate it from the One Step Changer, has a primarily silver deco, especially on the dinosaur parts. It also has some other changes like golden teeth and red dino eyes. The Flip and Change construction gimmick is also '''removed''' from the release.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/FCGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Flip & Change Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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{{anchor|PowerBattler}}
[[Image:AoE Power Battler Grimlock.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Grimlock's attempt to cosplay as Beast Wars Megatron didn't go as well as he had hoped.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Power Battlers, 2014)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''LA15'''
:Power Battlers Grimlock is a simplified version of Grimlock with a more basic transformation and a gimmick featuring his spinning mace.
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{{anchor|OneStepChanger}}
[[Image:AoE 1-step Grimlock.jpg|right|300px|thumb|''(Hasbro Version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (One Step Changers, 2014)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''LA04'''

:One-Step Changer Grimlock features a one-step autotransformation in both directions from robot to dinosaur, triggered by folding his robot shoulders/dinosaur thighs.

[[Image:Takara-lost-age-series-grimlock.jpg|left|250px|thumb|''(Takara Version pictured)'']]
:Like the Flip & Change version, the Japanese release of this toy features more silver than orange.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/OSCGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on One-Step Changer Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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{{anchor|Stomp&Chomp}}
[[Image:AoE stomp and chomp Grimlock.jpg|right|300px|thumb|I will take your all of your precious money, no matter how silly I look.]]
*'''Electronic Stomp & Chomp Grimlock''' (One Step Changers, 2014)
:Stomp & Chomp Grimlock is a 22" tall figure designed as a centerpiece for the One-Step Changer line, featuring light and sound effects and a one-step autotransformation performed by folding him at the waist. A One-Step Changer, Power Battler, or the included non-transforming Optimus Prime figure can ride him in dinosaur mode, and the toy is able to detect if said rider is Autobot or Decepticon and change its electronics effects accordingly.
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{{anchor|DinoSparker}}
[[Image:AoE dino sparker Optimus and Grimlock.jpg|thumb|right|The unexpected return of the [[Beast Rider]]s!|300px]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Dino Sparkers, 2014)
:Dino Sparker Grimlock is a static figure cast in translucent plastic, and features a sparking pull-back-and-go motor and a Optimus Prime rider figure.
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{{anchor|TitanGuardian}}
[[File:AOEtoy-TitanGuardianGrimlock.jpg|thumb|200px]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Titan Guardians, 2014)
:Titan Guardian Grimlock is a 16" tall non-transforming action figure with five points of articulation. In [[Australia]], he is exclusive to [[Kmart]] stores.
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{{anchor|TitanHeroWeapon}}
[[File:AOEtoy-TitanHeroWeaponGrimlock.jpg|thumb|250px]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Titan Hero with weapon, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace"
:Grimlock is a 12" tall non-transforming action figure with five points of articulation, and a mace accessory. His assortment has thus far only been sighted as a [[Big W]] exclusive in Australia.
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{{anchor|TitanHeroElectronic}}
*'''Grimlock''' (Electronic Titan Hero, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace"
:Grimlock is a 12" tall non-transforming action figure with five points of articulation, a mace accessory, and eight voice clips activated by pressing his Autobot badge. Other than the sound functionality, he is near-identical to the non-electronic Titan Hero Grimlock. Grimlock is a Kmart exclusive in the US and Australia.
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====Generations====
=====Legion Class toys=====
{{anchor|LegionClass}}
[[File:AoE Wal-Mart legion Grimlock.jpg|thumb|300px|Not even the kids will think that's a T.rex.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Legion, 2014)
:Grimlock is a redeco of [[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|''Prime'']] ''[[Cyberverse]]'' [[Rippersnapper (Prime)|Rippersnapper]], transforming into a bipedal lizard creature. He can also transform into a leg for the ''Prime'' [[Hun-Gurrr (Prime)#Cyberverse|Hun-Gurrr]] mold to use in its [[combiner]] mode, though this is not advertised anywhere for obvious reasons.

:This figure was available exclusively at Walmart stores in the United States, at Asda stores in the United Kingdom and at Müller drug stores in Germany.

:This sculpt was also used to make ''[[Beast Hunters: Predacons Rising]]'' [[Cindersaur (Prime)|Cindersaur]], ''[[Triple Combination: Transformers Go! (toyline)|Go!]]'' [[Jurara]] and [[Transformers (2014 toyline)|''Transformers'' (2014)]] [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Legion Class|Grimlock]].

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{{anchor|WalmartENmold}}
[[File:AoE Wal-Mart 2-pack scout Grimlock.jpg|thumb|300px|He disapproves of meek scientists who mutate worms.]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Legion two-pack, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Sword, pistol

:This time, Grimlock is a redeco of [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|''Energon'']] [[Cruellock]] packaged with a redeco of [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|''Revenge of the Fallen'']] Optimus Prime. He transforms into a dinosaur-monster somewhat reminiscent of the American movie version of [[Godzilla]] (Now known as simply "Zilla") and comes with a handgun and a large sword, both of which store in his tail in dino mode. These pieces can combine into a larger weapon that can be used by other Transformers toys. He also comes with an opaque gray [[Energon star|Energon chip]] which could be be attached to most ''Energon''-line toys, but unlike every other release of an Energon toy the chip is glued to his body, concealing that the spark crystal is missing from the construction of this toy.

:This two-pack was available exclusively at Walmart stores in the United States and at Asda stores in the United Kingdom.

: This mold was also used to make [[Doom-Lock]].

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=====Voyager Class toys=====
{{anchor|Voyager}}
[[File:AOEVoyagerGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|So I picked [[Grimlock (WFC)#Generations|skinny legs]]... you wanna question that decision in front of my face? Thought so. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:Lost Age AD-03 Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|right|thumb|''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''M4 / #002'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''AD03'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''[[May 17|5-17-]][[2014|14]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction:]] [[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' Voyager Class toys, Grimlock transforms into a silver and bronze ''Tyrannosaurus'' with [[Articulation|articulated]] horns, and a button-activated, spring-loaded chomping jaw. He comes with a spiked maul that he can ''sorta'' wield via the smaller [[5mm post|5mm handle]] at the top of its haft. The maul's head and handle are two separate pieces, and the weapon can slide onto to his tail to store in dino mode... as a ''really'' long tail extension. Yeah...

:The TakaraTomy version, part of the first wave of the ''[[Movie Advanced Series]]'', lacks the silver paint on his dinosaur head, features additional paint on his robot face and legs, and has red dinosaur eyes.

:This toy was later redecoed into ''[[Nemesis Grimlock]]''

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Voyager Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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{{anchor|TRUEvolution}}
[[File:AoE now & then Grimlock 2014.jpg|thumb|300px|ORANGE-a glad to see me again? Huh? Huh?? Nothing? Ah, ok.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Evolution 2-Pack, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:As a Toys R Us exclusive, this pack includes a redecoed ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager Class Grimlock and a redeco of [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|''Energon'']] [[Grimlock (Energon)|Grimlock]] representing the [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Age of Extinction|Generation One character]].
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{{anchor|Target2Pack}}
[[File:AoE Target 2-pack voyager Grimlock.jpg|thumb|300px|One of me Grimlocks are not like the other...]]
*'''Silver Knight Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (two-pack, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Sword, shield

:A G1-inspired redeco of ''[[Transformers: Generations|Transformers: Generations]]'' ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' Voyager Class Grimlock that was only available in a two-pack with a Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SKDeluxe|Silver Knight Optimus Prime]] figure. The two-pack was exclusively available at Target stores in the United States, Canada and Australia, at Tesco stores in the United Kingdom and Hungary and at Galeria Kaufhof department stores in Germany.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/TargetGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Target 2-pack Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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{{anchor|Platinum5Pack}}
[[File:AOEtoy-DinobotsUnleashedGrimlock.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Dinobots Unleashed 5-Pack''' (Platinum Edition, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul
:Redecoed from the ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager Class figure, Grimlock sports a ''vaguely'' [[show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] gray color scheme, with heavy use of chrome and transparent plastic. He comes packaged with similarly-themed redecoes of [[Scorn (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Scorn]], [[Slug (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Slug]], [[Strafe (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Strafe]] and [[Slog (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Slog]]
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{{anchor|G1ColorVer}}
[[File:MovieAdvancedtoy-GrimlockG1ColorVer.jpg|thumb|300px|No G1 nostalgia for you America!]]
*'''Grimlock G1 Color Ver.''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul
:Another redeco of the ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager, Grimlock G1 Color Ver. features a [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]]-inspired deco, and was available to order only when purchasing advance tickets for ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' at [[Lawson]] convenience stores in Japan.
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=====Leader Class toys=====
[[File:AOEtoy-GrimlockLeader.jpg|right|thumb|400px|He tore that mace out of a [[Windrazor (Prime)#Beast Hunters|(now-dead) dragon]]'s hands. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:Lost Age AD-20 Grimlock.jpg|right|thumb|400px|"...I've had worse." ''(Takara version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Leader, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''M4 / #002'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''AD20'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''[[July 19|7-19-]]14'''
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace", shield

:Part of the first wave of ''Age of Extinction: Generations'' Leader Class toys, this version of Grimlock transforms into an oddly-elongated, [[Vacuum metallizing|chromed out]], black-and-bronze ''Tyrannosaurus'' with an articulated jaw, and ''tiny'' vestigial arms. A large section of his dino mode rear detaches and splits into two accessories: a spiked mace-like weapon formed out of his rather short, pointy tail, which he can wield ''normally'' via 5mm post, as well as a spiky, sawbladed shield formed from the dino mode's hip armor, which can slot onto the dino feet on his forearms.

:He features chrome on several pegs, tabs, slots, and holes, all of which have a nasty tendency to flake.

:This figure was only made available as a store [[exclusive]] in parts of Europe, at least in the United Kingdom (at Argos) and Germany (at Rossmann drug stores).

:The TakaraTomy version is dubbed '''Black Knight Grimlock''', and features a more [[Show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] deco... meaning he's almost entirely silver and grey, but with a bit of bronze.
{{-}}

{{anchor|PlatinumLeaderClass}}
[[File:AOEtoy-PELeaderClassGrimlock.jpg|thumb|400px|We were expecting a giant car.]]
*'''Leader Class Grimlock & Leader Class Optimus Prime''' (Platinum Edition, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace", shield

:This ''Platinum Edition'' two-pack includes a redeco of Leader Class Grimlock. The toy lacks chrome, and instead sports extensive metallic blue and green paint applications, seemingly to evoke the {{w|patina}} seen on the character on-screen.
{{--}}

==Notes==

*[[Transformers Comic issue 5.1|Titan's bio for Grimlock]] says he was given his dino mode "during [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave's]] experiments... which left him low on intellect". Different [[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]] there!
*At approximately 42 meters (140 feet) in length in alt-mode, Grimlock is more than three times as large as a real [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyrannosaurus Tyrannosaurus].

[[Category:Age of Extinction Autobots]]
[[Category:Dinobots]]
[[Category:Hall of Fame characters]]
[[Category:Knights]]

Enigma of Combination

2015-04-20T09:24:26Z

Salkafar: /* Notes */

[[File:RID34 enigma of combination.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Hey! Listen!]]
The '''Enigma of Combination''' is one of the [[Artifacts of the Primes|artifacts]] of the [[Thirteen]]. Possessed by Nexus Prime, it is not only capable of fostering unity and cooperation of the minds of sentient creatures in its proximity, but also of bestowing one of the greatest abilities known to [[Transformer|Cybertronians]]- that of [[combiner|combination]]!

==Fiction==
===''The Covenant of Primus''===
{{bookstub}}
{{storylink|Transformers: The Covenant of Primus|The Covenant of Primus}}

===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
{{ongoing}}
In the ancient past of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], the Enigma was held by [[Nexus Prime (Classics)|Nexus Prime]], who used it to create the Ancient [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]], combining humanoid Transformers with beast-form Cybertronians from the ranks of his ally [[Onyx Prime (G1)|Onyx Prime]]. Sickened by these "abominations", the barbarian [[Galvatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Galvatron]] waged a bloody crusade to slay all the Headmasters, then killed Nexus himself and took the Enigma to prevent its powers from being used to perpetuate what he saw as further perversions of Cybertronian purity. Later partnering with [[Nova Prime]], who hoped to use the Enigma's power for his own ends, Galvatron lied and claimed that Nexus had fled the planet, taking the Enigma with him. However, their mutual ally [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]] could detect the falsehood in Galvatron's words—none had ever known whether or not the Enigma was anything more than a ''concept'', but Galvatron clearly knew it to be a physical object. Realizing that he had accidentally tipped his hand, Galvatron shot the Enigma into space to put it beyond his allies' reach. Eventually, seven million years ago, it crash-landed on [[Earth]]. {{storylink|The Crucible}}

The Enigma landed in what would become [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesopotamia Mesopotamia]. In 4000 BC, its light drew the attention of wandering tribes of humans, who huddled around it for warmth, little suspecting that through its powers, their thoughts and ideas would be "combined", leading to the founding on that site of Earth's first city, [[Uruk (Earth)|Uruk]], and the birth of human civilization. Uruk's ruler, the ancient warrior [[Gilgamesh]], built huge walls made of black rock around the city to protect it, from which his descendents would later take their family name. The "Blackrock" lineage passed the Enigma from generation to generation, building for themselves an immense fortune as the Enigma's powers led humankind to incredible technological developments such as the atomic bomb and the invention of the [[internet]]. The arrival of Transformers on Earth in the 21st Century led the current scion of the Blackrock line, [[G.B. Blackrock|Garrison]], to deduce the Engima's Cybertronian origins. {{storylink|Onyx Interface Part Three: ONoffON|ONoffON}}

[[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime]] learned of the Enigma's existence from Alpha Trion, but their conversation was spied upon by [[Prowl (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Prowl]], who had his own plans for it. {{storylink|The Crucible}} Around the same time, rogue [[Skywatch]] agent [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] became aware of Blackrock's possession of the Enigma's, and though unaware of what it actually was, planned to steal it from the [[Wanmu]], [[China]] facility of Blackrock's company, [[Onyx]]. {{storylink|Onyx Interface Part One: Signals, Calls, and Marches|Signals, Calls and Marches}} Both Prowl and Galvatron—now leader of the [[Decepticon]]s—realized that Spike likely had some information about the Enigma's whereabouts, and both attempted to hunt him down. {{storylink|Onyx Interface Part Two: Vs.|Vs.}} Galvatron managed to convince Prowl's ally [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] to join forces with him to destroy the Enigma once and for all, but Prowl and the Constructicons, allied with Spike, beat them to the punch, attacking the Onyx facility to recover the ancient talisman. {{storylink|Onyx Interface Part Three: ONoffON|ONoffON}}

As [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] started tearing into the facility, Blackrock attempted to send the Enigma down a drop shaft but Devastator easily caught it. The Enigma demonstrated the ability to change size in order to be properly held by the giant. Before the Enigma's energies could have any effect on Devastator, Spike made his big entrance and the sight of him reawakened Prowl and the Constructicons' shared hatred of Spike, causing Devastator to go berserk and try to smash Spike and everything in his way. The Decepticons eventually arrive at the facility and [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] tried to reach out to Prowl and calm him down, only for Devastator to hurl the Enigma at her in a blind rage. During the chaotic battle, the Enigma was taken by [[Scoop (G1)|Scoop]] who stole the Decepticon shuttle and flew off to Cybertron to deliver the artifact to [[Starscream (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Starscream]]. Galvatron grimly predicted that this will soon mean the end of Cybertronian society. {{storylink|The Onyx Interface Conclusion: The Obliterati|The Obliterati}} Starscream used the artifact to bolster both Superion and Menasor, the latter of whom [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] immediately set loose on [[Caminus]] later. {{storylink|First Contact (IDW)|First Contact}} Caminus detected the Enigma's energy within the rogue combiner and tried to warn his cityspeakers regarding what they were most likely dealing with but the cityspeakers were unable to properly interpret the warnings {{storylink| The Sum and Its Parts}}

==Notes==
*When listing a handful of the artifacts of the Primes, the novel ''[[Transformers: Exiles|Exiles]]'' mentions the [[Infinite Combinatoric]]. Given the abilities its name implies, this ''might'' have been an early name for the Enigma. It wouldn't be the only point of confusing discontinuity between artifacts in ''Exiles''.
*Uruk is not the oldest city in the world by a ''comfortable'' margin, with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jericho Jericho] showing signs of uninterrupted inhabition to as far back as 9000 BC, and the temple at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%B6bekli_Tepe Gobekli Tepe] - where people certainly 'got their minds together' - being even older. Maybe the Enigma passed from tribe to tribe; it wouldn't be the first time history was rewritten by the last survivor.

[[Category:Artifacts of the Primes]]
[[Category:Generation 1 objects]]

Enigma of Combination

2015-04-20T09:23:51Z

Salkafar:

[[File:RID34 enigma of combination.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Hey! Listen!]]
The '''Enigma of Combination''' is one of the [[Artifacts of the Primes|artifacts]] of the [[Thirteen]]. Possessed by Nexus Prime, it is not only capable of fostering unity and cooperation of the minds of sentient creatures in its proximity, but also of bestowing one of the greatest abilities known to [[Transformer|Cybertronians]]- that of [[combiner|combination]]!

==Fiction==
===''The Covenant of Primus''===
{{bookstub}}
{{storylink|Transformers: The Covenant of Primus|The Covenant of Primus}}

===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
{{ongoing}}
In the ancient past of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], the Enigma was held by [[Nexus Prime (Classics)|Nexus Prime]], who used it to create the Ancient [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]], combining humanoid Transformers with beast-form Cybertronians from the ranks of his ally [[Onyx Prime (G1)|Onyx Prime]]. Sickened by these "abominations", the barbarian [[Galvatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Galvatron]] waged a bloody crusade to slay all the Headmasters, then killed Nexus himself and took the Enigma to prevent its powers from being used to perpetuate what he saw as further perversions of Cybertronian purity. Later partnering with [[Nova Prime]], who hoped to use the Enigma's power for his own ends, Galvatron lied and claimed that Nexus had fled the planet, taking the Enigma with him. However, their mutual ally [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]] could detect the falsehood in Galvatron's words—none had ever known whether or not the Enigma was anything more than a ''concept'', but Galvatron clearly knew it to be a physical object. Realizing that he had accidentally tipped his hand, Galvatron shot the Enigma into space to put it beyond his allies' reach. Eventually, seven million years ago, it crash-landed on [[Earth]]. {{storylink|The Crucible}}

The Enigma landed in what would become [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesopotamia Mesopotamia]. In 4000 BC, its light drew the attention of wandering tribes of humans, who huddled around it for warmth, little suspecting that through its powers, their thoughts and ideas would be "combined", leading to the founding on that site of Earth's first city, [[Uruk (Earth)|Uruk]], and the birth of human civilization. Uruk's ruler, the ancient warrior [[Gilgamesh]], built huge walls made of black rock around the city to protect it, from which his descendents would later take their family name. The "Blackrock" lineage passed the Enigma from generation to generation, building for themselves an immense fortune as the Enigma's powers led humankind to incredible technological developments such as the atomic bomb and the invention of the [[internet]]. The arrival of Transformers on Earth in the 21st Century led the current scion of the Blackrock line, [[G.B. Blackrock|Garrison]], to deduce the Engima's Cybertronian origins. {{storylink|Onyx Interface Part Three: ONoffON|ONoffON}}

[[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime]] learned of the Enigma's existence from Alpha Trion, but their conversation was spied upon by [[Prowl (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Prowl]], who had his own plans for it. {{storylink|The Crucible}} Around the same time, rogue [[Skywatch]] agent [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] became aware of Blackrock's possession of the Enigma's, and though unaware of what it actually was, planned to steal it from the [[Wanmu]], [[China]] facility of Blackrock's company, [[Onyx]]. {{storylink|Onyx Interface Part One: Signals, Calls, and Marches|Signals, Calls and Marches}} Both Prowl and Galvatron—now leader of the [[Decepticon]]s—realized that Spike likely had some information about the Enigma's whereabouts, and both attempted to hunt him down. {{storylink|Onyx Interface Part Two: Vs.|Vs.}} Galvatron managed to convince Prowl's ally [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] to join forces with him to destroy the Enigma once and for all, but Prowl and the Constructicons, allied with Spike, beat them to the punch, attacking the Onyx facility to recover the ancient talisman. {{storylink|Onyx Interface Part Three: ONoffON|ONoffON}}

As [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] started tearing into the facility, Blackrock attempted to send the Enigma down a drop shaft but Devastator easily caught it. The Enigma demonstrated the ability to change size in order to be properly held by the giant. Before the Enigma's energies could have any effect on Devastator, Spike made his big entrance and the sight of him reawakened Prowl and the Constructicons' shared hatred of Spike, causing Devastator to go berserk and try to smash Spike and everything in his way. The Decepticons eventually arrive at the facility and [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] tried to reach out to Prowl and calm him down, only for Devastator to hurl the Enigma at her in a blind rage. During the chaotic battle, the Enigma was taken by [[Scoop (G1)|Scoop]] who stole the Decepticon shuttle and flew off to Cybertron to deliver the artifact to [[Starscream (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Starscream]]. Galvatron grimly predicted that this will soon mean the end of Cybertronian society. {{storylink|The Onyx Interface Conclusion: The Obliterati|The Obliterati}} Starscream used the artifact to bolster both Superion and Menasor, the latter of whom [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] immediately set loose on [[Caminus]] later. {{storylink|First Contact (IDW)|First Contact}} Caminus detected the Enigma's energy within the rogue combiner and tried to warn his cityspeakers regarding what they were most likely dealing with but the cityspeakers were unable to properly interpret the warnings {{storylink| The Sum and Its Parts}}

==Notes==
*When listing a handful of the artifacts of the Primes, the novel ''[[Transformers: Exiles|Exiles]]'' mentions the [[Infinite Combinatoric]]. Given the abilities its name implies, this ''might'' have been an early name for the Enigma. It wouldn't be the only point of confusing discontinuity between artifacts in ''Exiles''.
*Uruk is not the oldest city in the world by a ''comfortable'' margin, with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jericho Jericho] showing signs of uninterrupted inhabition to as far back as 9000 BC, and the temple at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%B6bekli_Tepe Gobekli Tepe] - where people certainly 'got their minds together' being even older. Maybe the Enigma passed from tribe to tribe; it wouldn't be the first time history was rewritten by the last survivor.

[[Category:Artifacts of the Primes]]
[[Category:Generation 1 objects]]

Enigma of Combination

2015-04-20T09:20:19Z

Salkafar:

[[File:RID34 enigma of combination.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Hey! Listen!]]
The '''Enigma of Combination''' is one of the [[Artifacts of the Primes|artifacts]] of the [[Thirteen]]. Possessed by Nexus Prime, it is not only capable of fostering unity and cooperation of the minds of sentient creatures in its proximity, but also of bestowing one of the greatest abilities known to [[Transformer|Cybertronians]]- that of [[combiner|combination]]!

==Fiction==
===''The Covenant of Primus''===
{{bookstub}}
{{storylink|Transformers: The Covenant of Primus|The Covenant of Primus}}

===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
{{ongoing}}
In the ancient past of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], the Enigma was held by [[Nexus Prime (Classics)|Nexus Prime]], who used it to create the Ancient [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]], combining humanoid Transformers with beast-form Cybertronians from the ranks of his ally [[Onyx Prime (G1)|Onyx Prime]]. Sickened by these "abominations", the barbarian [[Galvatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Galvatron]] waged a bloody crusade to slay all the Headmasters, then killed Nexus himself and took the Enigma to prevent its powers from being used to perpetuate what he saw as further perversions of Cybertronian purity. Later partnering with [[Nova Prime]], who hoped to use the Enigma's power for his own ends, Galvatron lied and claimed that Nexus had fled the planet, taking the Enigma with him. However, their mutual ally [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]] could detect the falsehood in Galvatron's words—none had ever known whether or not the Enigma was anything more than a ''concept'', but Galvatron clearly knew it to be a physical object. Realizing that he had accidentally tipped his hand, Galvatron shot the Enigma into space to put it beyond his allies' reach. Eventually, seven million years ago, it crash-landed on [[Earth]]. {{storylink|The Crucible}}

The Enigma landed in what would become [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesopotamia|Mesopotamia]. In 4000 BC, its light drew the attention of wandering tribes of humans, who huddled around it for warmth, little suspecting that through its powers, their thoughts and ideas would be "combined", leading to the founding on that site of Earth's first city, [[Uruk (Earth)|Uruk]], and the birth of human civilization. Uruk's ruler, the ancient warrior [[Gilgamesh]], built huge walls made of black rock around the city to protect it, from which his descendents would later take their family name. The "Blackrock" lineage passed the Enigma from generation to generation, building for themselves an immense fortune as the Enigma's powers led humankind to incredible technological developments such as the atomic bomb and the invention of the [[internet]]. The arrival of Transformers on Earth in the 21st Century led the current scion of the Blackrock line, [[G.B. Blackrock|Garrison]], to deduce the Engima's Cybertronian origins. {{storylink|Onyx Interface Part Three: ONoffON|ONoffON}}

[[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime]] learned of the Enigma's existence from Alpha Trion, but their conversation was spied upon by [[Prowl (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Prowl]], who had his own plans for it. {{storylink|The Crucible}} Around the same time, rogue [[Skywatch]] agent [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] became aware of Blackrock's possession of the Enigma's, and though unaware of what it actually was, planned to steal it from the [[Wanmu]], [[China]] facility of Blackrock's company, [[Onyx]]. {{storylink|Onyx Interface Part One: Signals, Calls, and Marches|Signals, Calls and Marches}} Both Prowl and Galvatron—now leader of the [[Decepticon]]s—realized that Spike likely had some information about the Enigma's whereabouts, and both attempted to hunt him down. {{storylink|Onyx Interface Part Two: Vs.|Vs.}} Galvatron managed to convince Prowl's ally [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] to join forces with him to destroy the Enigma once and for all, but Prowl and the Constructicons, allied with Spike, beat them to the punch, attacking the Onyx facility to recover the ancient talisman. {{storylink|Onyx Interface Part Three: ONoffON|ONoffON}}

As [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] started tearing into the facility, Blackrock attempted to send the Enigma down a drop shaft but Devastator easily caught it. The Enigma demonstrated the ability to change size in order to be properly held by the giant. Before the Enigma's energies could have any effect on Devastator, Spike made his big entrance and the sight of him reawakened Prowl and the Constructicons' shared hatred of Spike, causing Devastator to go berserk and try to smash Spike and everything in his way. The Decepticons eventually arrive at the facility and [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] tried to reach out to Prowl and calm him down, only for Devastator to hurl the Enigma at her in a blind rage. During the chaotic battle, the Enigma was taken by [[Scoop (G1)|Scoop]] who stole the Decepticon shuttle and flew off to Cybertron to deliver the artifact to [[Starscream (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Starscream]]. Galvatron grimly predicted that this will soon mean the end of Cybertronian society. {{storylink|The Onyx Interface Conclusion: The Obliterati|The Obliterati}} Starscream used the artifact to bolster both Superion and Menasor, the latter of whom [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] immediately set loose on [[Caminus]] later. {{storylink|First Contact (IDW)|First Contact}} Caminus detected the Enigma's energy within the rogue combiner and tried to warn his cityspeakers regarding what they were most likely dealing with but the cityspeakers were unable to properly interpret the warnings {{storylink| The Sum and Its Parts}}

==Notes==
*When listing a handful of the artifacts of the Primes, the novel ''[[Transformers: Exiles|Exiles]]'' mentions the [[Infinite Combinatoric]]. Given the abilities its name implies, this ''might'' have been an early name for the Enigma. It wouldn't be the only point of confusing discontinuity between artifacts in ''Exiles''.
*Uruk is not the oldest city in the world by a ''comfortable'' margin, with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jericho|Jericho] showing signs of uninterrupted inhabition to as far back as 9000 BC, and the temple at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%B6bekli_Tepe|Gobekli Tepe] - where people certainly 'got their minds together' being even older. Maybe the Enigma passed from tribe to tribe; it wouldn't be the first time history was rewritten by the last survivor.

[[Category:Artifacts of the Primes]]
[[Category:Generation 1 objects]]

Prime (rank)

2015-04-07T09:38:46Z

Salkafar: /* Movie continuity */

{{disambig3|Prime}}
{{quote|We are Primus. We are Prima. We are Prime Nova. We are Sentinel Prime. We are Optimus Prime.}}

'''Prime''' is a rank of highest distinction in many ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' continuities. Typically, it is used as the identification for the leader of the [[Autobot]]s, something that is bestowed only on those that carry the [[Matrix of Leadership]] within them. It is [[Retcon|retroactively]] derived from [[Primus]], the creator of the Transformers.

With the retcon that Primus is one singular entity that exists (and '''must''' exist) threaded through all Transformer continuities, the term Prime is likewise given one singular origin. It was, first of all, the designation granted by Primus to many of the [[Thirteen|Thirteen original Transformers]] created, by his own hand, at the dawn of the physical universe to crew his planetary form.

In universes where the Transformers speak Japanese, the equivalent rank is '''[[Convoy (rank)|Convoy]]'''.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
"Prime" did not initially seem to hold any significance as a title or rank.
*Optimus Prime's Marvel Comics ''[[The Transformers Universe|Transformers Universe]]'' profile describes his "Optimus" module as his humanoid robot component and his "Prime" module as his small cart-shaped component that is also known as [[Roller (G1)|Roller]].
*The Decepticons did not know who held the Creation Matrix until [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] calculated with 99.7% certainty that it was Optimus Prime.<ref>[[The New Order]]</ref>
*In a flashback to events early in the war, "Optimus Prime" was simply a [[Lieutenant Commander]].<ref>[[The Flames of Boltax!]]</ref>

Nevertheless, "Prime" eventually developed into a title of sorts. A direct lineage of Creation Matrix bearers was established, each of whom took on a derivation of the name of their god Primus. They were [[Prima (G1)|Prima]], [[Prime Nova]], [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]], and [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Rodimus Prime]]. However, following the lead of the animated movie, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] briefly bore the Matrix without taking the title of "Prime" in the UK's future continuity.<ref>In [[Target: 2006]] part 7, the time-traveling [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Hot Rod]] called the 1986 version of Ultra Magnus "Ultra Magnus" even though he mistook him for the future Ultra Magnus who was the current bearer of the Matrix.</ref>

===''The Transformers'' cartoon===
{{Idw-tfa}}
The evidence for "Prime" being a rank here is weaker than elsewhere, but the case can still be made. Though many Matrix-Bearers are seen, and all are by definition Autobot Leaders, only four are ever named; 2 Primes, 2 not: [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]], Optimus Prime, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]], and Rodimus Prime. Without knowing any other names it is hard to make a concrete case here for "Prime" being a title given only to Matrix-Bearers.

It is of note though that if it were, then "Prime" in this continuity would be a military/political title (since it is the "Matrix of Leadership"), rather than the religious title of the Marvel Comics.

''"Prime" is a title/rank similar in use to Marvel Comics. There is a nearly complete linage of Matrix of Leadership bearers taking the rank. They are: [[Primon]], [[Prima (G1)|Prima]], [[Prime Nova]], [[Guardian Prime]], [[Zeta Prime (G1)|Zeta Prime]], [[Sentinel Prime (G1)#Generation 1 cartoon|Sentinel Prime]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]], [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]], and [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]]. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II}}''

{{note|Not all Convoys are Primes (and vice-versa). If you can lead [[Antroid]]s to a picnic, you're a Convoy in Japan.}}

===''Beast Wars'' cartoon===
It's only passingly touched on, but may be noteworthy that the phrase, "Who died and made you Prime?" was used by [[Maximal]] characters in ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]],'' implying that, to them, "prime" was roughly equivalent to "leader". They also used the word to mean "great" or "good" in the phrases "That's just prime," (said sarcastically), and "Feeling prime."

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
This continuity also establishes Prime as designating the leader of the Autobots, but there is some muddled information. The Prime carried within him the Matrix of Leadership, but it appears that the Matrix doesn't contain the wisdom of past leaders, as that was held on a [[Golden Disk (council)|separate datatrak]]. Also, the Prime did not appoint his successor. A new Prime was chosen by the [[Council of Ancients]], supposedly through divine authority.

It's unknown what powers the Prime shared with the Council of Ancients, but the Primes themselves had several powers. In addition to being commander-in-chief of the Autobot Army, the Prime also had the authority to order a planet wide evacuation. Autobots gave oaths of loyalty to the Prime, and were expected to risk their lives for the Prime's safety (whether the Prime wanted them to or not). {{storylink|The War Within issue 1|The War Within #1}}

There are five known Primes in [[Dreamwave Generation One continuity]], listed in ''More than Meets the Eye'' #8. These are [[Primon|Alpha Prime]], Guardian Prime, Sentinel Prime, Optimus Prime and Rodimus Prime. The list does not specify chronology, and Rodimus Prime never appeared in any actual Dreamwave issues.

===Unicron Trilogy===
Prime is indeed a title given to leaders and Matrix-bearers here, as evidenced by both [[Vector Prime (Cybertron)|Vector Prime]] and [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]], but no other Primes are ever named. In ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Galaxy Force]]'', [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]] (Nitro Convoy), [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]] (Flame Convoy), [[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]] (Live Convoy), and [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]] (Megalo Convoy) all hold the title of Convoy as leaders of their respective planets, but this scheme does not carry over into the western translation, and so the Prime appellation does not apply. Likewise, in ''Super Link'', the Japanese version of ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'', [[Rodimus (Energon)|Rodimus]] is known as "Rodimus Convoy", hearkening back to the name of [[Hot Rod (G1)|his G1 predecessor]]. But again, this does not follow through in Hasbro's materials.

Interestingly, Vector Prime is not known as Vector Convoy in Japan, but Vector Prime, while Optimus maintains the traditional Convoy title as Galaxy Convoy.

===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
The first Primes were the [[Thirteen]], who each ruled over one of the [[Thirteen Tribes]] ten millions years ago. It was said that only a Prime could kill a Prime, but [[Galvatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Galvatron]] proved this wrong by killing [[Nexus Prime (Classics)|Nexus Prime]]—after this, all remaining Primes except [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]] left Cybertron. With Alpha's blessing, [[Nova Prime|Nova Major]] then took on the title, intending to unite Cybertron under a single Prime. {{storylink|The Crucible}}

[[File:Primes IDW.JPG|upright=1.1|thumb|[[To sell toys|Get on it, Hasbro!]]]]
Nova Prime presided over an era in which the populace believed the Cybertronian race's destiny was in the stars, and commissioned the first [[Ark (G1)|''Ark'' spacecraft]]. {{storylink|Spotlight: Optimus Prime}} The people of Cybertron believed the ''Ark'' was for exploration, but Nova's true goal was aggressive expansionism at the cost of other civilizations. Despite being a Matrix bearer (the exact circumstances of how he acquired the Matrix are unknown) {{storylink|Remain in Light 3 of 5: The Divided Self|The Divided Self}}, he was referred to by [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] as a "false Prime" most likely due to his behaviour betraying the ideals of Primus. {{storylink|Primus: All Good Things}} Nova was thought lost after he disappeared into the [[Benzuli Expanse]] while aboard the ''Ark''. {{storylink|Spotlight: Galvatron}}

Nova was succeeded by [[Nominus Prime]], who rose to become the leader of a corrupt Cybertron where the ruling elite oppressed the lower citizens whose roles in life were determined by the bodies they were built in. His rule ended when a group within the [[Senate]] conspired against him in order to take the power of the Matrix for themselves, {{storylink|Chaos Theory Part 2}} only to find that his Matrix was a fake. They quickly had Nominus killed, covered it up and publicly announced that their head of security [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel]], part of the conspiracy, was showing signs of Matrix affinity. {{storylink|Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc|Post Hoc}}

Thus Sentinel became Sentinel Prime, who during the [[Clampdown]] served as the head of the Security Services, the chief law enforcement and military body on Cybertron. However, he stressed that he was ultimately subservient to the will of the Senate who enacted the laws he enforced. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 3|Megatron Origin #3}} His tenure was a short one, as he was killed by [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]] during the first [[Decepticon]] uprising. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 4|Megatron Origin #4}}

[[Zeta Prime (G1)|Zeta Prime]] rose to power shortly after the deaths of Sentinel and the old Senate, and on the surface looked to be a change in pace from their corrupt regime. Together with his officer [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Orion Pax]] he created the Autobots to stand against the Decepticon threat. {{storylink|Omega's Conundrum}} In truth he wasn't much better than his predecessors, reinstating the [[Institute]] {{storylink|Remembrance Day}} and growing increasingly ruthless in his methods of fighting the Decepticons, no matter what the New Senate had to say or what the common Cybertronian had to go through. {{storylink|Parasites}} He was destroyed by Megatron after Orion Pax turned against him. {{storylink|Overthrown}}

Shortly after Zeta's death, Orion Pax happened upon the real Matrix, which called out to him and transformed him into Optimus Prime, the first Prime in ages to be chosen by the Matrix. {{storylink|Transformation (issue)|Transformation}} After Cybertron was rendered uninhabitable, Optimus Prime was the apparent highest ranking Autobot, directing the galaxy-spanning conflict to deny the Decepticons conquest of additional planets. In this task, he occasionally sought the guidance of the ancient Autobot and weapon of last resort Omega Supreme. {{storylink|Spotlight: Optimus Prime}} While he was a fair and wise leader, the lineage of corrupt and militant Primes that preceded him had already tarnished the title of Prime in the eyes of [[NAIL|neutral Cybertronians]]. {{storylink|Dinobot Hunt}} With the loss of the Matrix and the realization that the neutrals saw him as a warmonger and not a leader, Optimus Prime abandoned his title and went back to being Orion Pax once the war was over. {{storylink|Transformers: The Death of Optimus Prime|The Death of Optimus Prime}} A battle with Nova Prime and encouragement from [[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Hot Rod]] eventually made him realize the actions of his lineage didn't define him, causing him to regain his confidence and begin calling himself Optimus Prime again. {{storylink|Finis Temporis: Dark Cybertron Chapter 9|Finis Temporis}}

Hot Rod called himself "Rodimus Prime" for a while, a name coined by [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] in an attempt to appeal to the Autobot's ego. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 3: "Seasons in Flight"|Seasons in Flight}}

{{note|Neither Nominus nor Zeta Prime were included in the lineage of Primes depicted in "Spotlight: Optimus Prime", which is of course because they were created after "Spotlight: Optimus Prime" had been published.}}

===Movie continuity===
{{main|Dynasty of Primes}}

{{note|The following has been [[retcon]]ned during the [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen]] phase of the film series.}}
The title of Prime was bestowed upon the civilian and spiritual leader of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] but at the same time, aided the [[Lord High Protector]] in stewarding the [[AllSpark]] just as the Lord High Protector was co-ruler. Optimus Prime held this title before, during and after the war for the AllSpark as leader of the [[Autobot]]s. {{storylink|Transformers: Ghosts of Yesterday}}

According to The Quest For the ALLSPARK paperback's opening paragraph, "...Most revered were Optimus and Megatron. They were twin brothers of the Prime dynasty."

This, along with the note from the Autobots version of the same DS game that Megatron "took the spark" of his and Optimus' father, implies that “Prime” may have been their father’s name and that Megatron may have also had the surname "Prime" as well.

In Revenge of the Fallen, its revealed that the Primes were ancient Transformers, the first of the race and that the [[Dynasty of Primes]] led the race until the Fallen betrayed his brothers and they sacrificed themselves to prevent him from getting the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. By 2007, Optimus Prime was the only Prime known to still be alive (no one knew that Sentinel was still alive in the ruins of the ''Ark'' on Earth's Moon) and the only one who could defeat the Fallen as "only a Prime can defeat the Fallen." The Fallen had him killed by Megatron and tried his original plan to harvest Earth's sun for Energon, but was killed by the resurrected Optimus with help from [[Jetfire (ROTF)|Jetfire]] and thanks to the efforts of [[Sam Witwicky]].

Eventually, the remains of the ''Ark'' were discovered on the Moon, along with the body of Sentinel Prime; he was also revived by the Matrix of Leadership like Optimus once was. But Sentinel was revealed to be a traitor, and killed in a battle by Optimus Prime with help from Megatron.

===Transformers Animated===
Prime is still a rank in this continuity, but (uniquely) it is distinctly lower than commander of all Autobots (that would be [[Ultra Magnus (Animated)|Ultra Magnus]] — the "[[Magnus (rank)|Magnus]]" refers to his rank). This is revealed when [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|Sentinel Prime]] attempts to give an order to [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]]. Optimus is able to disregard this order because regardless of Sentinel's standing on the [[Cybertron Elite Guard]], they are both still Primes of equal rank. {{storylink|The Elite Guard}} Both Ultra Magnus and Sentinel Prime have bars on their forearms, with more bars present for the superior officer. Optimus Prime lacks these, and as such it is unknown if they are only present on the Elite Guard. The rank of Prime seems to be roughly equivalent to the human naval rank of captain.

In addition to Optimus and Sentinel, there is also [[Rodimus Prime (Animated)|Rodimus Prime]] and [[Shockwave (Animated)|Longarm Prime]]. Longarm was presumably given the rank as head of [[Cybertron Intelligence]], although his predecessor [[Highbrow (Animated)|Highbrow]] was never referred to as a Prime.

In the Animated universe, there is also the rank of "[[Minor (rank)|Minor]]", which lies below Prime. [[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|Some sources]] [[Omega Sentinel (Animated)|hint at]] a "Major" rank lying above Minor, but below Prime.

===Fun Publications fan club comics===
[[File:Clubcombinercarving.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|A component of the Prime of Rarified Energon looks at a portrait of his complete self...]]
It is revealed that the first [[Thirteen|Thirteen original Transformers]] created by Primus to crew his planetary form were all designated Primes. In addition to this designation, each was given a specific task or role in sustaining the multiverse.

[[Vector Prime (Cybertron)|Vector Prime]] was granted guardianship of space-time. The Prime who would become [[The Fallen]] was charged to oversee the force of entropy. [[Nexus Prime (Classics)|Another of these Primes]] was made the guardian of [[Rarified Energon]]. Logos Prime and Prima's function are still unknown.

These Primes are [[Multiversal singularity|multiversal singularities]] (like their creator, only one version of each existing across all realities).
{{-}}

===Shattered Glass===
The title of Prime is not an honorary rank but the title of the diabolical leader of the Autobots. [[Optimus Prime (SG)|Optimus Prime]] stands as the current Prime. For now. [[Rodimus (SG)|Rodimus]], [[Ultra Magnus (SG)|Ultra Magnus]] or [[Thunderclash (SG)|Thunderclash]] may very well usurp the title and position in the future.

===Aligned===
====War for Cybertron====
Following the War of the [[Thirteen|Original Thirteen Primes]], the [[Covenant of Primus]] decreed there would only be one Prime ruling Cybertron at a time. It was technically [[Primus]]'s right to appoint the Prime and bestow them the Matrix, but gradually his children became ignorant of his presence. It almost seems [[Sentinel Zeta Prime|Sentinel Prime]] was the only Prime between the Age of the Primes and [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus]], as he fought off the [[Quintesson]]s, established the [[Golden Age]] and tried to combat its decline by establishing the [[caste system]], to [[Alpha Trion (WFC)|Alpha Trion]]'s displeasure. Sentinel was unworthy of the Matrix, and the [[Core]] said it was only after his death that Optimus could receive it for being a Prime was not a status Trion or the High Council could grant. The civil war began and continues as [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] and [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]] both want to be Prime and bear the Matrix. {{storylink|Transformers: Exodus|Exodus}}

In Xbox 360/PS3/PC version of ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (360/PS3/PC)|War for Cybertron]]'', the [[Autobot High Council|High Council]] declare they exist to choose the Primes, and seemingly referencing the Thirteen, note they have watched as many Primes fell to their greed and pride.

==== ''Prime'' cartoon ====
[[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] traveled to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] with [[Dreadwing (Prime)|Dreadwing]] to visit a tomb known to hold the remains of a [[Dead Prime|Prime]]. He severed the arm of the Prime and attached it to his own body to gain control of the [[Forge of Solus Prime]]. With the Forge, he crafted the [[Dark Star Saber]]. {{storylink|Alpha/Omega}}

==Notes==
*In the UK Marvel Comics continuity story "[[Space Pirates!]]", Rodimus Prime lost control of the Creation Matrix and immediately reverted to "Hot Rod", apparently losing the rank of Prime along with the Matrix. Optimus Prime, on the other hand, continued to be known as "Prime" during the long stretch of time when the Creation Matrix was lost.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Prime''' (プライム ''Puraimu'')

==References==
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==See also==
*[[Autobot commander (disambiguation)|Autobot Commander]]
*[[Supreme Commander]]
*[[Convoy (rank)|Convoy]]
*[[Magnus (rank)|Magnus]]

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Great War (G1)

2015-04-07T09:22:26Z

Salkafar: /* IDW Generation 1 continuity */

{{disambig3|Great War}}

:''The Great War is a historical event that is a prominent feature of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

In the '''Great War''', [[Autobot]]s [[Theme song|wage their battles to destroy the evil forces of the]] [[Decepticon]]s.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
After eons of planning, plotting, and building up strength, [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] and the Decepticons finally attacked, setting off global conflict of staggering proportions. Decepticon tactics were well-orchestrated, and Autobot casualties continued to mount until [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] arose from the Autobot ranks to become a warrior of great firepower and leader of great skill. With his help, Autobots were able to hold their own against the Decepticons. {{storylink|The Transformers (issue)|The Transformers}}

===''The Transformers'' cartoon===
The Great War is known by some chroniclers of Cybertronian history as the Third Cybertronian War. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4}} It was during a time of peace known as the [[Golden Age|Golden Age of Cybertron]] that Megatron re-organized the Decepticons for the purpose of challenging the Autobots for control of Cybertron. {{storylink|War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn}}

===''Beast Wars'' cartoon===
{{note|The ''Beast Wars'' writers loosely based their history on the G1 animated series and Marvel comics, but they stated that those original G1 stories had the same truth value as [[wikipedia:Arthurian legend|Arthurian legend]].}}

The key turning point in the Great War was when the ''Ark'' crew reactivated in 1984, on Earth. The Predacons [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]] and [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] have said that the Great War ''started'' in 1984, which may be how the Predacons see it as their ancestors lost. (Or it could just be an error/shorthand by [[Bob Forward]]!). {{storylink|The Agenda (Part III)}}

Shortly after the war began, Megatron would encode a message to Cybertron on the [[wikipedia:Voyager Golden Record|Voyager Golden Record]] (also known as the [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]]) just in case he lost. {{storylink|The Agenda (Part 2)}} {{storylink|The Agenda (Part III)}} Over time, he was replaced as leader by [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], and the monster [[Unicron]] got involved too. {{storylink|Possession}} In the end, in large part thanks to help from the [[human]]s, the Autobots would win the Great War. {{storylink|Code of Hero}}

The Great War was officially ended by the forming of the [[Pax Cybertronia]] with the Autobots the victors and the Decepticons placed under heavy restrictions. A period of uneasy peace followed with the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] biding their time in preparation for their chance to challenge the supremecy of the [[Maximal]]s. A number of Decepticons were granted amnesty.

===''Beast Wars Neo'' manga===
[[Longrack (BWN)|Longrack]] mentioned that [[Unicron]] was a terrifying lifeform killed by the [[Transformer]]s in the Great War twenty million years ago. {{storylink|Double Cross}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
{{stub}}

===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
The seeds for the Great War were planted through many years of social stratification by an increasingly entitled upper class, who exploited everyone below them with the aid of a rigid and corrupt police system. The spark to the powder keg was provided when factions within the [[Senate]], the corrupted government of Cybertron, arranged for an attack upon the leading Prime, [[Nominus Prime]]. By doing this, in a failed attempt to gain access to the [[Matrix of Leadership]] which had been secreted away centuries before, they also gained an excuse to introduce the "[[Clampdown]]", a planet-wide security regime which let them crack down on anyone who opposed them. {{storylink|Chaos Theory Part 1}} As such, [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] considered the Matrix to be the root cause of it all. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 6|All Hail Megatron #6}} During the Clampdown, the Autobots served as the Senate's peace-keeping force, enforcing their draconian rules. This caused frictions to rise even more and politically-minded Transformers spoke out loudly against it, only to be silenced brutally; and even now, within the Senate itself, some - specifically [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] - tried to exploit even the extreme social unrest for personal gain. An energon miner turned fugitive from justice turned underground gladiator named Megatron rallied a force of gladiators, escaped convicts, and other bots dissatisfied with the current leadership of Cybertron to rebellion based out of the city-state of [[Kaon]]. {{storylink|The Transformers: Megatron Origin|Megatron Origin}} After Megatron's defeat of Sentinel Prime, and the routing of the corrupt Senate, peace seemed possible when Zeta Prime took over command of the security forces and became the de facto leader of Cybertron; however he revealed himself as the most ruthless dictator of all. [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/IDW_Generation_1_continuity|Orion Pax]] and Megatron found themselves working together to stop his army of Omega Sentinels, equipped with weapons of mass destruction, but after Megatron destroyed Zeta Prime with the proverbial 'Shot that started the war', the treaty ended... and the war truly began as Orion Pax - now Optimus Prime, after gaining the Matrix - and Megatron both strove to control Cybertron.{{storylink|Autocracy}}

The war continued for over four million years, turning Cybertron into a lifeless husk until the "Chaos War" against [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], which ended with the planet's restoration. Most Decepticons were imprisoned, thousands of neutral Transformers who had fled during the war began returning home, and the Great War was considered over. {{storylink|Transformers: The Death of Optimus Prime|The Death of Optimus Prime}}

==Notes==
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Great War''' (グレートウォー ''Gurēto Wō'')
*''Indonesian:'' '''Perang Besar''' (''Great War'')

[[Category:Beast Wars history]]
[[Category:Generation 1 history]]
[[Category:Wars]]

Great War (G1)

2015-04-07T09:07:38Z

Salkafar:

{{disambig3|Great War}}

:''The Great War is a historical event that is a prominent feature of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

In the '''Great War''', [[Autobot]]s [[Theme song|wage their battles to destroy the evil forces of the]] [[Decepticon]]s.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
After eons of planning, plotting, and building up strength, [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] and the Decepticons finally attacked, setting off global conflict of staggering proportions. Decepticon tactics were well-orchestrated, and Autobot casualties continued to mount until [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] arose from the Autobot ranks to become a warrior of great firepower and leader of great skill. With his help, Autobots were able to hold their own against the Decepticons. {{storylink|The Transformers (issue)|The Transformers}}

===''The Transformers'' cartoon===
The Great War is known by some chroniclers of Cybertronian history as the Third Cybertronian War. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4}} It was during a time of peace known as the [[Golden Age|Golden Age of Cybertron]] that Megatron re-organized the Decepticons for the purpose of challenging the Autobots for control of Cybertron. {{storylink|War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn}}

===''Beast Wars'' cartoon===
{{note|The ''Beast Wars'' writers loosely based their history on the G1 animated series and Marvel comics, but they stated that those original G1 stories had the same truth value as [[wikipedia:Arthurian legend|Arthurian legend]].}}

The key turning point in the Great War was when the ''Ark'' crew reactivated in 1984, on Earth. The Predacons [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]] and [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] have said that the Great War ''started'' in 1984, which may be how the Predacons see it as their ancestors lost. (Or it could just be an error/shorthand by [[Bob Forward]]!). {{storylink|The Agenda (Part III)}}

Shortly after the war began, Megatron would encode a message to Cybertron on the [[wikipedia:Voyager Golden Record|Voyager Golden Record]] (also known as the [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]]) just in case he lost. {{storylink|The Agenda (Part 2)}} {{storylink|The Agenda (Part III)}} Over time, he was replaced as leader by [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], and the monster [[Unicron]] got involved too. {{storylink|Possession}} In the end, in large part thanks to help from the [[human]]s, the Autobots would win the Great War. {{storylink|Code of Hero}}

The Great War was officially ended by the forming of the [[Pax Cybertronia]] with the Autobots the victors and the Decepticons placed under heavy restrictions. A period of uneasy peace followed with the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] biding their time in preparation for their chance to challenge the supremecy of the [[Maximal]]s. A number of Decepticons were granted amnesty.

===''Beast Wars Neo'' manga===
[[Longrack (BWN)|Longrack]] mentioned that [[Unicron]] was a terrifying lifeform killed by the [[Transformer]]s in the Great War twenty million years ago. {{storylink|Double Cross}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
{{stub}}

===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
The seeds for the Great War were planted through many years of social stratification by an increasingly entitled upper class, who exploited everyone below them with the aid of a rigid and corrupt police system. The spark to the powder keg was provided when factions within the [[Senate]], the corrupted government of Cybertron, arranged for an attack upon the leading Prime, [[Nominus Prime]]. By doing this, in a failed attempt to gain access to the [[Matrix of Leadership]] which had been secreted away centuries before, they also gained an excuse to introduce the "[[Clampdown]]", a planet-wide security regime which let them crack down on anyone who opposed them. {{storylink|Chaos Theory Part 1}} As such, [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] considered the Matrix to be the root cause of it all. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 6|All Hail Megatron #6}} During the Clampdown, the Autobots served as the Senate's peace-keeping force, enforcing their draconian rules. This caused frictions to rise even more and politically-minded Transformers spoke out loudly against it, only to be silenced brutally; and even now, within the Senate itself, some - specifically [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] - tried to exploit even the extreme social unrest for personal gain. An energon miner turned fugitive from justice turned underground gladiator named Megatron rallied a force of gladiators, escaped convicts, and other bots dissatisfied with the current leadership of Cybertron to rebellion based out of the city-state of [[Kaon]]. {{storylink|The Transformers: Megatron Origin|Megatron Origin}}

The war continued for over four million years, turning Cybertron into a lifeless husk until the "Chaos War" against [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], which ended with the planet's restoration. Most Decepticons were imprisoned, thousands of neutral Transformers who had fled during the war began returning home, and the Great War was considered over. {{storylink|Transformers: The Death of Optimus Prime|The Death of Optimus Prime}}

==Notes==
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Great War''' (グレートウォー ''Gurēto Wō'')
*''Indonesian:'' '''Perang Besar''' (''Great War'')

[[Category:Beast Wars history]]
[[Category:Generation 1 history]]
[[Category:Wars]]

Combiner

2015-02-17T16:12:24Z

Salkafar: /* Notes */

[[File:studioox combiners whatif.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer.]]
{{quote|Decepticons are '''obsessed''' with combining. Put two of 'em in a room and within seconds one will be standing on the other's shoulders. '''Fact.'''|[[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]]|[[The Waiting Game]]}}
A '''combiner''' is a group of Transformers that assemble and combine their bodies into a single machine, or that composite machine itself. Most combiners form a larger Super Robot with its own unique personality (a character in its own right), but other varieties of combiner exist, forming vehicles, weapons, or other items. Combiners tend to be considerably larger and more powerful than the average Transformer, equivalent to strategic-grade weapons.

There are a number of combiner-related terms that can be easy to mix up, partially because some of them are used interchangeably. Additionally, most of them have no formal definition and thus may be used differently by different fans. Consequently, most of the discussion which follows should not be taken as the word of [[Primus]], but as a rough description of common usage.

==Terms for combiners==
[[File:Combiner logo.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Worst...logo...ever.]]
'''Combiner''': As above, a member of a group of Transformers who assemble into a composite form. Also refers to that composite form itself. This is the most general term for all combining Transformers. "Combiner" is the most common term for combining Transformers that has been used by Hasbro in an official capacity, starting with the ''[[Micromaster]] Combiners'' from 1990 (with the exception of the more limited "special teams" and a recent official use of the term "gestalt"), having even appeared with its own logo on the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' toyline]] packaging.

[[File:DevastatorDissectionDreamwave.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|What, no Terror Claws? No Cranium Regulation Unit? What kind of lame dissection is this?!]]
'''Gestalt''': Generally only a "big robot" combiner with an emergent personality, but usage is imprecise. The term was coined by fans, and there was never consensus on how broadly it could be applied; for example, if [[Squawkbox]] would fall under the category or not. The term was and remains quite popular in the fandom, and it eventually gained official use as well. It's unclear when or how it first arose, but it is commonly understood to refer to [[wikipedia:gestalt psychology|gestalt psychology]], wherein the word roughly means a thing that is greater than or different from the sum of its parts. ''(For more on its origin and meaning, see [[#Notes|Notes]].)'' It remained firmly in realm of [[fanon]] for years, though its appearance in some ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' design sketches showed that the term had caught on with Hasbro designers. Then in 2007, "gestalt" [[Canonizing|made its first official appearance]] in the bio of the ''[[Titanium Series]]'' [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] toy, followed in the same year by the "[[Spotlight: Optimus Prime]]" comic (referring to [[Monstructor (G1)|Monstructor]]), and again in 2009 in the "[[First (and Second) in Flight]]" comic wherein [[Perceptor (Animated)|Perceptor]] describes [[Jetfire (Animated)|Jetfire's]] & [[Jetstorm (Animated)|Jetstorm's]] combination into [[Safeguard (Animated)|Safeguard]] as a sort of "gestalt powerlink".

'''Scramble City combiner''': A specific type of [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]] giant gestalt that follows the five-member design featured in the Japanese [[Scramble City (toyline)|''Scramble City'' toyline]]. The team leader is larger than the other members and forms the main body of the combiner, while the others are smaller and form the limbs. The limbs are interchangeable, although there is always a generally-accepted “normal” formation. Further, the limbs are interchangeable from one Scramble City-style combiner to another, making for a large number of bizarre combinations. (See [[Abomenaticus]], [[Cybertron Super Scramble]], [[Comperian]], [[Destron Super Scramble]], and [[Scramble 7]].) Limbs are also able to attach to and augment Metroplex & Metrotitan (see "Notes" below). Note that this term is purely descriptive rather than being a proper name.

'''Special Team''': A synonym for Scramble City-style combiner. When the ''Scramble City'' toys were marketed in Europe they were referred to as Special Teams, and the term even appeared in the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|UK comic book]] series. The term was used in some marketing materials in the US, such as packing lists for the toy [[Case|case assortments]], but never appeared in US fiction until the [[Transformers: The Ultimate Guide|''Ultimate Guide'']] was published in 2004. It was also used as the name for a [[Target]] [[exclusive]] five-pack of [[redeco]]s of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Legends Class|Legends]] toys released under the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' banner, "Special Team Leaders". Ironically, none of these toys were actually ''combiners''—the term simply referred to the ''characters'', since the redecos were [[homage]]s to the leaders of Generation 1 combiner teams, four of which were Scramble City-style combiners.

'''Super Robot''': A robot which is formed through the combination of two or more Transformers. Powered-up robot modes composed of only one Transformer who combines with some of their own accessories are often also referred to as Super Robots, such as [[Powermaster]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] or the incarnations of Prime from ''Robots in Disguise'' and all three ''[[Unicron Trilogy]]'' series. It is probably safe to informally refer to any such mode as a Super Robot (thus including, say, G1 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] and ''Energon'' [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]]). Note that this means Super Robots are not always combiners and do not have to have their own personality. Rather, Super Robot and combiner are two different categories of Transformer which ''sometimes'' overlap. A one-robot Super Robot may also be referred to as that robot's [[Super Mode]].

'''Fusilateral quintrocombiner''': Coined by [[Simon Furman]] in [[Swarm (issue)|issue 9]] of the [[Transformers: Generation 2 (Marvel)|''Generation 2'' comic]] to refer to the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]]. It presumably is meant to refer to all the Scramble City-style teams except possibly the Seacons, as their combined forms consist of six robots (not five, so they could possibly be fusilateral hexocombiners I guess...). It may also apply to the Predacons, but it doesn't matter because nobody uses this term anyway.

'''Amalgam model''': Yet another obscure term for combiners first used by Simon Furman via [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] in the "[[Devastation Derby!]]" story in the UK comic books.

==Types of combiner==
As mentioned above, most combiners form a super robot. However, there are many other types of combining in the Transformers multiverse.

In the ''Energon'' franchise, most of the Autobot characters were able to combine with each other in pairs much like ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (franchise)|Victory]]'''s [[Multiforce]]. These combined forms can probably be considered Super Robots. The combined form was simply controlled by whichever Autobot was "on top". Make whatever jokes you will.

Generation 1 contains many examples of combined [[alternate mode]]s, including [[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]], [[Dreadwing (G1)|Dreadwing]], [[Big Powered]], the [[Triple Combination Battlestar Attack|Battlestar]], and the [[Targetmaster|Double Targetmasters]].

The [[Micromaster Combiner]]s are made up of Transformers whose altmodes combine into vehicles, with one partner being the front and another the rear. The combined forms do not have specific names. Thanks to the generic peg-and-socket connection method used, any two Micromaster combiners can be linked (though some such as the dump truck/space shuttle combo may attract comment). These altmode combiners should not be confused with the Micromaster "Sixcombiners", six-robot teams who combine to form a Super Robot.

The [[Unicron Trilogy]]'s [[Mini-Con]]s brought to the fiction combined weapon modes, like the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]] & [[Vorpal Saber]] [[sword]]s, [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]] cannon, and [[Skyboom (Armada)|Skyboom Shield]].

The [[Power Core Combiners]] use a different type of combining method. Instead of using 5 robots, the combined final robot is formed by one "Commander" type robot, and 4 different drones that form the arms and legs.

==Not combiners==
Not all cases of multiple things attaching to each other are combiners. As mentioned above, many Super Robots—which are formed through a conglomeration of parts—are not combiners. [[Landmine (Energon)|''Energon'' Landmine]], for example.

A similar case can be found in [[multi-component Transformer|Transformers who have two or more "components" which combine into a single entity]]. [[Sky Lynx (G1)|G1 Sky Lynx]] has lynx and dino-bird components, [[Omega Supreme (G1)|G1 Omega Supreme]] has tank, base, and rocket components, and [[Magmatron]] has three dinosaur components. However, all of these components are considered to be "part of" the overall Transformer, even through they can act independently. The [[Duocon]]s are another case of this sort. All of these examples are ''not'' combiners because there is only ''one'' Transformer involved in each of them, regardless of how many bodies that Transformer may simultaneously operate. Such robots are occasionally referred to as "Reverse Combiners" within the fandom.

(Confusing things further are the comics which treated Sky Lynx and the Duocons as triple changers, able to transform between the combined mode and the ones for individual components without any parts separating off.)

Sometimes a smaller Transformer will attach to and enhance a larger Transformer in some way. This is the case when Mini-Cons powerlink with bulks, as well as with [[Binary bonding|binary-bonded]] partners like [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]], [[Powermaster]]s/[[Godmaster]]s, [[Kiss Player]]s and [[Breastforce]] members. Although these examples do include more than one Transformer (or a Transformer and a fleshling), they are not considered "combiners". The simplest justification for this is that, in these cases, the "combined" form is almost exactly the same in appearance as the non-combined form.

And sometimes [[Beast (G1)|things just combine for no real reason at all. Just deal with it. We hate it, oh God yes, but there it is. We're sorry.]]

==Fiction==
===Generation 1===
====Marvel Comics continuity====
=====Combiner teams=====
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[[File:Constructiconsbornmarvel.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|"...Well, at least our origin is consistent this time."]]
The [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s were designed and built by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] as the first combiner team. They were given life through [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]] energy stored in [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s head. The Constructicons had considerable difficulty coordinating together as Devastator in their first mission. {{storylink|The Next Best Thing to Being There!}}

Optimus Prime assigned a secret project to the architect [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]]. {{storylink|Rock and Roll-Out!}}

[[File:Superion drawing devastation derby.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85]]
''The [[Special Teams]] were first conceived within [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]]'s mind shortly after the human had relinquished control of the Creation Matrix to Optimus Prime. Shockwave was able to view this data remotely and prepare for their development.'' {{storylink|Second Generation!}}

Grapple's project was finished and revealed as [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], who was able to combine his rocket and tank modules into one mighty robot. This form of combination was considered inadequate next to the combination of the six Constructicon warriors, so the Autobots decided to learn learn how to utilize the more advanced technology. They staged an attack on a Decepticon coal mining base which drew out the Constructions. When they combined, [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Bumblebee]] was there recording their transformation pattern. {{storylink|Command Performances!}} [[File:Menasor superion heavy traffic.jpg|thumb|left]] They used this information to construct the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]]. Unfortunately, they were forced to go on their first mission with only [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]]'s personality programming completed, leaving the rest of the team, and [[Superion (G1)|Superion]], rather indifferent towards [[human]] casualties. {{storylink|Aerialbots over America!}} After their first mission proved a failure, Optimus Prime had [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] wipe their memory, and started reprogramming them with the Creation Matrix. However, [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]], who had gotten a lift to the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] on Silverbolt's plane mode, had injected Optimus Prime with a [[cerebro-shell]] with which [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] was able to steal energy from the Creation Matrix and bring his newly-built combiner team, the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] to life. {{storylink|Heavy Traffic!}} The [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobot]]s and [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]]s were the next combiner teams to become part of their respective factions' Earth-bound crew. {{storylink|Afterdeath!}}

{{note|The exact origin of the Protectobots and Combaticons is not revealed.}}

[[File:Predaking gone but not forgotten.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
''The combining [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]] were summoned to Earth from Cybertron by Megatron.'' {{storylink|Prey!}} The Predacons were ''again'' summoned to Earth by Shockwave. {{storylink|Gone but Not Forgotten!}} The [[Technobot (G1)|Technobot]]s were part of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]'s crew and the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcon]]s were part of [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]'s crew on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. They had the ability to combine. {{storylink|The Transformers: Headmasters|Headmasters}} ''The [[Seacon (G1)|Seacon]]s were combiners that were summoned from Cybertron to Earth by Shockwave.'' {{storylink|Enemy Action!}} They later came under the command of [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]]. {{storylink|Club Con!}}

{{note|It is not revealed how the Combiner technology that was developed on Earth was found among these Cybertron based crews. Some of the Decepticons on Cybertron were in contact with Earth Decepticons, so perhaps the technology was passed along and the Cybertron Autobots stole it from the Cybertron Decepticons. Or the Cybertron Transformers just developed the technology independently.}}

=====Other combiners=====
[[Darkwing (G1)|Darkwing]] and [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]] combine to form [[Dreadwing (G1)|Dreadwing]]. {{storylink|People Power!}} They appear to keep their individual personalities in their combined mode instead of merging their minds.

====Generation 1 cartoon continuity====
On Cybertron, the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] were existing Transformers who were brainwashed by [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] to become Decepticons. Megatron also adapted them with the ability to combine into [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] to challenge [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]. Omega Supreme pursued the Constructicons for millions of years. {{storylink|The Secret of Omega Supreme (episode)|The Secret of Omega Supreme}} In 1984, the Constructicons were (re?)created on [[Earth]] with the ability to combine to bolster the Decepticons' strength. {{storylink|Heavy Metal War}}

{{note|For more on the conflicting origin of the Constructicons, see [[Constructicon (G1)#Origin inconsistency|here]].}}

The [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticon]]s and [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbot]]s were built from scratch and given personality by [[Vector Sigma]]. They were designed with the ability to combine. {{storylink|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2}}

[[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] installed the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]]s' [[personality component]]s into junked military vehicles. This brought the vehicles to life with the ability to combine. {{storylink|Starscream's Brigade}}

The [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobot]]s became part of the Autobot forces on Earth and were able to combine. {{storylink|The Revenge of Bruticus}}

Years later, the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacon]]s originated as combiners under the command of the [[Quintesson]]s. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5}} The combinable [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcon]]s were part of [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]'s troops. An intellectually enhanced [[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]] created the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobot]]s with the ability to combine. {{storylink|Grimlock's New Brain}}

====Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity====
Experiments in combining were conducted both before and during the early phase of the civil war, in a process known as [[mass intellect]]. However, the combined forms suffered in that the stronger minds tended to drown out the weaker ones. Following the failure of the planetary engine turbines, the Constructicons turned their attention to the mass intellect process. They eventually developed a hyper vortex processor that managed to preserve the individuals minds in the combined whole. Testing the process on themselves, the Constructicons combined into Devastator. While the Constructicons were able to preserve their minds, Devastator was hampered by the need of all six Constructicons to agree on a course of action, which was usually destroy the Autobots. As a result, the combined intellects of the Constructicons did not translate to Devastator, who instead suffered serious mental disabilities. Despite this, Devastator's destructive capabilities greatly pleased Megatron, and he ordered the Constructicons to continue their experiments. {{storylink|Transformers: The Ultimate Guide}}
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====IDW Generation 1 continuity====
Combination between Cybertronians dates back to the era of the Thirteen Tribes, sometime after the departure of the Knights of Cybertron. [[Nexus Prime (Classics)|Nexus Prime]] wielded the [[Enigma of Combination]], a relic of unknown power that facilitated combined forms between two or more Cybertronians. He engineered the Headmaster-style linkage between humanoid Cybertronians and the beast-bots of [[Onyx Prime (G1)|Onyx Prime]], and likely other forms of combination as well. {{storylink|Earthfall Part 3: The Mind Bomb|The Mind Bomb}} [[Galvatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Galvatron]] of the Darklands saw these mergers as an abomination, and warred against these early Combiners when the Thirteen Tribes fractured. Galvatron killed Nexus Prime in combat, but was unable to locate and destroy the Enigma itself.

After the remaining Thirteen abandoned Cybertron, the remnants of the Thirteen Tribes came under the rule of Nova Major, who assumed the mantle of his former master [[Prima (G1)|Prima]] to become [[Nova Prime]]. The new Prime instructed his chief theoretical scientist [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] to find a way to recreate Combiner technology without the Enigma. Galvatron opposed these experiments, but concealed his role in the death of Nexus Prime. {{storylink|The Crucible}}

[[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] eventually succeeded in creating a form of Combiner technology, resulting in [[Pretender Monster|six volunteers]] being merged into [[Monstructor (G1)|Monstructor]]. Unfortunately, in this first prototype, the merging process led to insanity, and they were sealed away by [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]. {{storylink|Spotlight: Optimus Prime}} {{storylink|Primus: All Good Things}} [[Shockwave (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Shockwave]], a student of Jhiaxus, continued his combiner research as part of the Decepticon army, at the insistence of Megatron. {{storylink|Shockwaves}} [[Ambulon (G1)|Ambulon]] was modified into a leg as part of an experimental Decepticon combiner, but he defected and the project seemingly went nowhere. {{storylink|How Ratchet Got His Hands Back}}

Having escaped after millions of years, the Monstructor components captured by the Autobots {{storylink|Spotlight: Optimus Prime}} and placed into the custody of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] while [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] and the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobot]] studied them with the goal of rehabilitating them. The technology stymied Jetfire, who estimated it would take a lot more study before progress could be made. He didn't get the chance, however, since the "Monstructor Six" were soon captured by the [[Decepticon Secret Service]]. {{storylink|Spotlight: Arcee}} Monstructor was then captured by unidentified minions of [[Nova Prime|Nemesis Prime]] {{storylink|Spotlight: Hardhead}} and used to guard the [[Nega-Core]] on Rotan. He was engaged in combat by the Decepticon Secret Service and [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] while the Autobots sneaked around him. {{storylink|Spotlight: Sideswipe}} Following the battle, he fell under Decepticon control and was put under the command of [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 15|Lost and Found}}

Prior to the Surge, [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] followed up on the missing Shockwave's combiner research. The Decepticons finally completed their own combiner in the form of [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], bypassing the insanity normally caused by uniting the minds of several individuals by having the like-minded [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] form him, and deliberately suppressing their individual personalities in the combination. {{storylink|Before the Dawn}} After the devastation caused by Devastator during the Surge events on Earth, Spike Witwicky of Skywatch prioritized the sanctioning of the Constructicons. He personally hunted down Scrapper and killed him to prevent Devastator from ever being reformed. {{storylink|Scrapper (issue)|Scrapper}} After retrieving Scrapper's corpse from Skywatch, however, the Constructicons demonstrated the ability to continue forming Devastator, albeit with a "dead leg". {{storylink|Chaos Part Three: Kings|Kings}}

Several years after Devastator's first appearance, [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] used illegal combiner technology to modify the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] to be able to form [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]]. Swindle wanted Menasor to kill [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ultra Magnus]], any other Autobots as were in reach, and steal a space ship [[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Hot Rod]]'s Autobots and the Decepticons which Swindle had both been working on to get off Earth. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 4: "Enemies of the System"|Enemies of the System}} However, the minds of the Stunticons couldn't unite properly and kept conflicting, causing Menasor to be defeated by the Autobots. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 5: "Earthworks"|Earthworks}}

Using a mysterious energy emitted by Cybertron's core, [[D-Void]] combined [[Galvatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Galvatron]]'s [[Sweep]] army with brainwashed Decepticon soldiers, creating a [[Deceptigod|giant monster]] under the entity's direct control. {{storylink|Chaos Part Three: Kings|Kings}} Inspired by D-Void's ability to create a powerful combined body by repressing the wills of the individuals, [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]] learned to manipulate the very same energy. He maintained the signal on the outskirts of the New Iacon settlement, discombobulating the sensors of individual Cybertronians who ventured too far from the growing city. Multiple Cybertronians, such as the Aerialbots, experienced a different effect under the signal's influence. Unnatural conflict developed between the Aerialbots, pitting them against one another until they spontaneously reformatted into a single combined entity (perhaps as a CNA-level defense mechanism). Ironhide and the Dinobots experienced a similar reaction when they went looking for the Aerialbots, until they encountered Superion. Together, Ironhide, the Dinobots and combined Aerialbots (now known as [[Superion (G1)|Superion]]) apparently made a large enough group that the combiner signal stopped affecting them. {{storylink|Dinobot Hunt}} {{storylink|Night and the City}}

Meanwhile, [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] and the Decepticon leadership had secretly taken control of the Autobot strategist [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]], retrofitting his quarters in New Iacon as "The Black Room", an experimental theatre off the security grid where they could improve further on the combiner signal and technology. Prowl and Megatron were both re-engineered with new bodies, part of a modular design with the similarly modified Constructicons to create Devastator from different components. {{storylink|Before the Dawn}} Prowl was forced to link with the Constructicons to form a Devastator under the control of Bombshell's cerebro-shells, but when Arcee killed Bombshell, Devastator went haywire. A Prowl-centric Devastator personality emerged from the combiner, rampaging out of control and even ripping apart Superion, who had returned from the wastelands. {{storylink|Plan for Everything}} Ironhide managed to reach Prowl's core personality within the combiner, encouraging him to separate. When Megatron tried to trigger his own Devastator combination with the Constructicons, the Autobots stopped him. {{storylink|Heavy Is the Head}} As a result of these events, the Constructicons began to see Prowl as a kindred spirit, and allied themselves with the Autobots in order to remain with him. {{storylink|Second Exodus}} Prowl has since become the de facto leader of the Constructicons, and tactically deployed Devastator on several occasions. {{storylink|Black Planet: Dark Cybertron Chapter 11|Black Planet}}

Monstructor resurfaced after the Chaos war, allied with Jhiaxus and Bludgeon. The Combiner prototype opposed Orion Pax and his allies on several occasions until Shockwave's plans were finally obstructed. {{storylink|Dark Cybertron}}

Out of concern for the destructive potential of the various Combiners, Starscream (as ruler of Cybertron) ordered a team of scientists to work on repairing the damaged Superion. [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] agreed to assist in the repair efforts, and volunteers like [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]] and [[Alpha Bravo]] have presented themselves to become part of the Superion combiner as necessary. {{storylink|The World of Tomorrow}}

The [[Ammonite]]s, a diminutive faction of robotic shapeshifters far more advanced than Cybertronians, were "omnicombinational": any Ammonite could combine with many others into a wide variety of forms, even mimicking [[Paddox|Cybertronians]]. {{storylink|Little Victories}}

===Robots in Disguise===
Combination was taken for granted and combiners were commonplace. (About half the characters are combiners, depending how you count.) No special explanation of their origin was offered.

====One-robot combiners====
*In the television show, [[Megatron (RID)|Megatron/Galvatron]] was able to transform into his hand mode and then combine with his ship, the ''[[Megastar]]''.

====Two-robot combiners====
*[[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]] is capable of combining with his [[Relatives|brother]] [[Ultra Magnus (RID)|Ultra Magnus]] to form [[Omega Prime]].

====Three-robot combiners====
*[[Team Bullet Train]], consisting of [[Midnight Express (RID)|Midnight Express]], [[Railspike (RID)|Railspike]] and [[Rapid Run (RID)|Rapid Run]], combine into [[Rail Racer (RID)|Rail Racer]].
*[[Fortress Maximus (RID)|Fortress Maximus]] is technically a three robot combination, although most of those robots could be considered drones. [[Cerebros (RID)|Cerebros]] and [[Emissary]] combine together to form Fortress Maximus' head, which connects to the body.

====Four-robot combiners====
*The [[Build Team]], [[Wedge]], [[Grimlock (RID)|Grimlock]], [[Heavy Load (RID)|Heavy Load]] and [[Hightower (RID)|Hightower]], can combine into the robot [[Landfill (RID)|Landfill]].

====Five-robot combiners====
*The combined form of the [[Commandos]] is a being named [[Ruination (RID)|Ruination]]. This combiner is controlled almost entirely by [[Mega-Octane]], in order to be a more effective, coordinated being than most other combiners.

===Armada===
[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] could combine with his trailer to form a Super Mode robot. With this ability at his disposal, he beat the tar out of every Decepticon at least once. Then a new magic mushroom appeared: [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]]. During a battle with the Decepticons, the Autobots were totally getting slagged by [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s new tactician [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] and his 'henchman' [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]]. Right when it seemed hopeless, a space shuttle fell from the sky and combined with Optimus to form Jet Optimus. Needless to say, Megatron was rather surprised. The Decepticons kept trying to beat the Autobots and miserably failed each time, frequently due to this new team-up, which also helped the Autobots survive and win [[the Unicron Battles]]. A third magic mushroom appeared late on in the series literally out of nowhere. Prime's new 'shroom, named [[Overload (Armada)|Overload]], formed a large pair of cannons on top of Super Optimus's shoulders. Overload's additional firepower, combined with the already impressive firepower of the Requiem Blaster, enabled Optimus to destroy the being known as [[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]].

The Decepticons were not without their own combiner; Tidal Wave was able to combine with Megatron to form additional armor and a back-mounted [[jet pack|rocket pack]]. The only practical upshot of this is that Megatron could now fly, which came in handy from time to time.

The three [[Mini-Con]] companions of the humans Rad, Alexis and Carlos could band together to form Perceptor. There were three other Mini-Con combiner teams who could form the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]], the [[Skyboom (Armada)|Skyboom Shield]] and the [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]]. A fourth weapon existed as a dark clone of the Star Saber, wielded by the evil [[Nemesis Prime (Armada)|Nemesis Prime]].

===Energon===
During this period, one couldn't swing a dead cybercat without hitting a combiner, as every Autobot, save for the Omnicons, was capable of merging with another, or with an augmenting portion of his vehicle mode. Then the [[Bruticus Maximus (Energon)|three]] [[Constructicon Maximus|Maximus]] [[Superion Maximus|teams]] arrived, giving the Decepticons two five-part combiners and the Autobots one.
{{see|Spark of Combination}}

===Live-action film series===
Experimental combiner technology was developed by the Decepticons for combat advantage (yeah, that's right, the 'Cons do invent stuff themselves sometimes) and then used on the [[Constructicon (ROTF)|Constructicon]]s who are able to form [[Devastator (ROTF)|Devastator]]. Comfort was rather decidedly not on the top of the list of priorities and, as a result, the process is brutally painful to the Transformers involved, which also makes the combiners fuse in a very aggressive and painful manner (it's a vicious circle). The mental and physical torture involved leaves Devastator only interested in causing destruction.<ref>Devastator's [http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/discover/Battle-Bios.cfm Battle Bio] at Hasbro.com</ref>

[[Knock Out (ROTF)|Knock Out]] hopes to undergo the "combination retrofit" process.<ref>Knock Out's toy bio.</ref>

{{note|No details are given regarding this "combination retrofit" technology, but it is a possible factor in [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] and [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]]'s ice cream truck mode.}}

Combiners are not limited to one combination scheme. Their final form may also vary.<ref>[http://unicron-events-interviews.blogspot.com/2009/10/hasbro-q-10212009.html Hasbro's answer to Unicron.com] as part of the [[Hasbro Q&A/October 2009#Unicron.com|October 2009 Q&A]].</ref>

===Aligned===
Combining is an art as old as Cybertron itself; the very first combiner, [[Nexus Prime (Prime)|Nexus Prime]], was also one of the [[Thirteen]]. [[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]] would eventually experiment with combination technology.
Before the [[Great War]], Shockwave experimented on the [[Combaticons]] during his time at [[Crystal City]]. Their combined form, the savage and uncontrollable [[Bruticus (WFC)|Bruticus]], was deemed too dangerous and was put in stasis for safety.

In [[Kaon]], he created three combining [[Insecticon (WFC)|Insecticon]]s, which were torn apart by [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] during a gladiatorial pitfight. During the war, the Combaticons were re-activated and opted to join the Decepticons, putting their unstoppable combined form to good use. Midway through the war, he perfected his experiments, creating the [[Constructicon (WFC)|Constructicon]] combiner known as [[Devastator (WFC)|Devastator]]. Autobot saboteurs managed to steal and reverse-engineer combiner technology, and created [[Defensor (WFC)|Defensor]], who battled Devastator to a standstill at the [[Tagan Heights]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Exodus}}

The five [[Aerialbot (WFC)|Aerialbots]] aboard the ''[[Ark (WFC)|Ark]]'' could also merge into [[Superion (Prime)|Superion]], who was instrumental in rescuing both Autobots and Decepticons from the Quintesson-controlled [[Aquatron]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Retribution|Retribution}}

==Combiner list==
{{note|Due to the many uses of redecoes as new characters and convenience for reading, each mold is listed on its own line, with all different-character decoes/retools on the same line.}}
;Combiners with two members
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Jet Optimus]]
*[[Mega-Dinobot]]
*[[Decibel]]
*[[Legout]]
*[[Slamdance (G1)]]
*[[Squawkbox]]
*[[Dreadwing (G1)]] / [[Darkwings]]
*[[Stormtrooper (Cybertronian)|Stormtrooper]]s
*[[Multiforce]] members
**[[Wingwaver]]
**[[Dashtacker]]
**[[Machtackle]] 
*[[Dreadwing (G2)]] / [[Formation Scream]] / [[Dreadwing (RID)]] / [[Gigant Sniper]]
*[[Powered Master]]s
**[[Sky Powered]]
**[[Land Powered]]
**[[Big Powered]] ''(actually consists of three members)''
*[[Powerlinx#Energon|Silver and Gold Powerlinx users]]
*[[Safeguard (Animated)]]
*[[Skids (ROTF)]] and [[Mudflap (ROTF)]] in ice cream truck mode

;Combiners formed by main bodies with power-up partners
{{See also|Super Mode}}
*[[Ginrai|God Ginrai]]
*[[Star Saber (Victory)|Victory Saber]]
*[[Omega Prime]]
*The combined form of [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]]
*[[Optimus Supreme (Energon)]]
*[[Optimus Prime Super Modes#Live-action film series|Power Up Optimus Prime]] (''aka'' [[Optimus Prime Super Modes#Live-action film series|Jetpower Optimus Prime]])

{{note|Optimus Prime and Jetfire are not a combiner in the fiction — Optimus simply uses Jetfire's corpse as parts to enhance his strength and firepower.}}

;Combiners with three or more members (non-Scramble City-type)
*[[Devastator (G1)]]
*[[Devastator (ROTF)]]
*[[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]]
*[[Raiden (Headmasters)|Raiden]]
*[[Monstructor (G1)]] / [[Dinoking (Victory)|Dinoking]]
*[[Road Caesar]]
*[[Liokaiser (Victory)|Liokaiser]]
*[[Big Rescue Force]]
*[[Landcross (Victory)|Landcross]]
*[[Magnaboss]] / [[Magnaboss II]]
*[[MegaWing Galvatron]]
*[[Dark MegaWing Galvatron]]
*[[Prime Processing Unit]] {{storylink|Collect and Save}}
*[[Tripredacus]] / [[Tripledacus]]
*[[Rail Racer (RID)]]
*[[Landfill (RID)]] / [[Constructicon Devastator (Ultra)]]
*Unnamed [[Minibot combiner]] {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 8|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 8}}
*[[Beast (G1)|Beast]] {{storylink|The Beast Within|The Beast Within}}
*[[Insectrain]] {{storylink|Hearts of Steel issue 2}}
*[[Reedman]]
*"[[Deceptigod]]"
*[[Abominus (Prime)]] / [[Goradora]]
*Centuritron

;Triple Combination combiners
*[[Gekisoumaru|DaiGekisou]]
*[[Kenzan|DaiKenzan]]
*[[Gekisoumaru|GoGekisou]]
*[[Ganoh|GoGanoh]]
*[[Hishoumaru|GoHishou]]
*[[Jinbu|GoJinbu]]
*[[Kenzan|GoKenzan]]
*[[Sensuimaru|GoSensui]]

;Scramble City-type combiners
*[[Bruticus (G1)]] / [[Battle Gaia (OC)|Battle Gaia]] / [[Ruination (RID)|Ruination]]
*[[Defensor (G1)]] / [[Guard City]]
*[[Menasor (G1)]]
*[[Superion (G1)]]
*[[Abominus (G1)]]
*[[Computron (G1)|Computron]]
*[[Piranacon (G1)|Piranacon]]<ref name="seacon">With extra "limb" robot used as weapon.</ref> / [[King Poseidon]]<ref name="seacon" /> / [[God Neptune (BWII)|God Neptune]]
*[[Bruticus (WFC)]] / [[Ruination (FOC)]]

;Official mix-n-match Scramble City-type combiners
*[[Abomenaticus]]
*[[Comperian]]
*[[Cybertron Super Scramble]]
*[[Destron Super Scramble]]
*[[Scramble 7]]

;Micromaster-type combiners
*[[Micromaster Combiner]] Squads
**[[Barrage (Micromaster)|Barrage]] and [[Heave]]
**[[Blackout (G1)|Blackout]] and [[Spaceshot]]
**[[Blast Master]] and [[Phaser]]
**[[Direct-Hit (G1)|Direct-Hit]] and [[Power Punch (G1)|Power Punch]]
**[[Excavator (G1)|Excavator]] and [[Stonecruncher (G1)|Stonecruncher]] / [[Retro]] and [[Surge (G1)|Surge]]
**[[Fireshot (G1)|Fireshot]] and [[Vanquish (G1)|Vanquish]]
**[[Full-Barrel]] and [[Overflow]]
**[[Grit (G1)|Grit]] and [[Knockout (G1)|Knockout]]
**[[Half-Track (G1)|Half-Track]] and [[Meltdown (G1)|Meltdown]]
**[[Hammer (G1)|Hammer]] and [[Sledge (G1)|Sledge]] / [[Cement-Head]] and [[Terror-Tread]]
**[[Missile Master]] and [[Moonrock]]
**[[Oiler]] and [[Slide]]
**[[Power Run]] and [[Strikedown]]
**[[Roadburner]] and [[Wheel Blaze]]
*[[Sixliner]] / [[Sixtrain]]<ref>Sixtrain was redecoed and retooled from Sixliner.</ref> / [[Rail Racer (Universe)]]<ref>Universe Rail Racer uses the same deco as Takara's 2003 redecoed "reissue" of Sixtrain.</ref>
*[[Sixbuilder]] / [[Decepticon Sixbuilder]] / [[Constructicon Devastator (Micromaster)]]
*[[Sixturbo]] / [[Defensor (Universe)]]
*[[Sixwing|Sixwing / Berserker Sixwing / Destron Sixwing]] / [[Superion (Universe)]]

;Mini-Con combiners
*[[Perceptor (Armada)#Armada 3|Perceptor (Armada)]] / [[Perceptor (Universe)]]
*[[Perceptor (Armada)#Energon 3|Perceptor (Energon)]] / [[Heavy Metal (Energon)|Heavy Metal]] / [[Windcharger (Energon)]] / [[Perceptor (Armada)#Cybertron|Perceptor (Cybertron)]]
*[[Mirror]] / [[Nightcreeper]]
*[[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]]
*[[Skyboom (Armada)]]
*[[Star Saber (Armada)]] / [[Vorpal Saber]] / [[Energon Saber]] / [[Cryo Saber]]
*[[Centuritron]]

;Maximus-type [[Powerlinx]] combiners
*[[Bruticus Maximus (Energon)]] / [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus Maximus (G1)]] (Universe) / [[Bruticus Maximus (ROTF)]]
*[[Constructicon Maximus]] / [[Devastator (G1)|Constructicon Devastator (Classics)]]
*[[Superion Maximus]] / [[Superion (G1)]] (Universe) / [[Superion (ROTF)]]
*[[Nexus Prime (Classics)|Nexus Prime]]

==Unused concepts==
[[File:Generations Street Combiner.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|He transforms into a traffic jam.]]
Combiners were a very popular idea during the Generation 1 toyline and as such there are loads of scrapped combiner designs that never got past the drawing board. Among them were:
*A Scramble City-style dinosaur combiner. The body is a T-Rex, while the limbs are a Pterodactyl (right arm), Ankylosaurus (left leg), Dimetrodon (left arm), and Styracosaurus (right leg)<ref>[[Transformers Generations Deluxe]], p22</ref>
*A decidedly goofy organic insect combiner composed of a stag beetle (right leg), another beetle (left leg), grasshopper (left arm), fly (right arm), and a cockroach body.<ref name="p99">[[Transformers Generations Deluxe]], p99</ref>
*A cybernetic beast combiner that did not form a robot, but rather a large cybernetic monster. It is formed from a cyber bat, mole, stag beetle, and a couple of fish things.<ref name="p99" />
*A fifteen (!) vehicle Micromaster combiner where the only attached parts not contained by the component robots were the large robot fists. This combiner consists of three uniformly colored teams (in a similar fashion to the vehicular Voltron of the same time period):
**Air team (blue)- two jets, two helicopters, a space shuttle.
**Construction team (green)- a hauler, a bulldozer, a steam shovel, a tank (don't ask), a missile carrier (don't ask).
**Street team (red)- two cars, a motorcycle, a formula racer, a jeep.<ref name="p108">[[Transformers Generations Deluxe]], p108</ref>
*Another, simpler dinosaur combiner composed of a Pterodactyl, a not-really-a-Stegosaurus, and a T-Rex with a very large head. The three combine into a dinosaur thing similar to [[Magmatron]]'s combined dino mode. It shares many visual characteristics with Tomy's relatively simple robot designs.<ref name="p108" />
[[File:ClassicVehicombiner.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Either the smallest steamboat ever, or the largest car in existence.]]
*A five vehicle combiner (evidently not Scramble City-style in nature) composed of a steam engine (right arm), steam boat (torso), car (right leg), truck (left leg), and plane (left arm).
*A base consisting mostly of ramps and a hollow tower in the center that combined with 14 non-transforming cars and vans. Two vehicles make up each limb, with three crammed in the chest, two for feet, and one that slides into the tower's gun platform to form the head. The ramps would then act as an exoskeleton to contain all of the components.<ref name="p79">[[Transformers Generations 2009#Volume 2|Transformers Generations 2009 Vol. 2]], p79</ref>
*A robot formed from a truck cab and four cars with no robot modes that each have flip out weapon arrays. This may qualify more as a conventional "super robot" than a standard combiner, but we may never know.<ref name="p80">[[Transformers Generations 2009#Volume 2|Transformers Generations 2009 Vol. 2]], p80</ref>
*A "Duocon" (or rather, "Triocon", in this case) style robot formed by three cars. One car splits in half to form the arms, another splits for the legs, and a third folds in half to reveal the robot head and connect it all together.<ref name="p80"/>
*A Concorde jet that split into two robots, where the front portion's robot can pop out three wheels and a spare cockpit to give it a land mode. Presumably the larger rear robot could do the same.<ref name="p81">[[Transformers Generations 2009#Volume 2|Transformers Generations 2009 Vol. 2]], p81</ref>
*Two military convoy "trains", one good, one evil, of six vehicles each hooked together that combine along the lines of Devastator but with loads more guns. The robot core is formed by a tractor trailer that leads either convoy, the good one being long nosed, the evil one being flat, each with trailers that open up into small cannon platforms usable by the five smaller robots. Said trailers also become their respective combined form's handgun. The other five members each have a specific large weapon such as a missile rack or chaingun that they can also use in robot mode.<ref name="p83">[[Transformers Generations 2009#Volume 2|Transformers Generations 2009 Vol. 2]], p83</ref>

==Notes==
*The origin of "gestalt" as a fan-term is unknown; the earliest documented use is in 1998, when it was already in common parlance.<ref>[https://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/af8234bb79475e5f?dmode=source&output=gplain&noredirect Earliest known alt.toys.transformers post using "gestalt"]</ref> Intriguingly, however, the [[wikipedia:Isaac Asimov's Robots in Time|''Robots in Time'' series of novels]] published in 1993-94 prominently feature a "gestalt robot" who could split into six smaller autonomous robots, each with a different personality. If this actually inspired some Transformers fan searching for a good word to use, there is no evidence of it, but the publishing timeframe is conspicuously close to the opaque early days of the online fandom.
*[[Devastator (G1)|Generation 1 Devastator]] and [[Raiden (Headmasters)|Raiden]] are the only combiners from the [[Diaclone]] toyline.
*[[Scramble City (toyline)|Scramble City]]-type combiners were initially designed to be a sub-line of ''[[Diaclone]]'' called ''Jizai Gattai'' ("Free Combination"). This goes along with their ability to interact with and attach to [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] and [[Metrotitan (Zone)|Metrotitan]], the designs of which were also originally intended for the ''Diaclone'' line.
*Six of the seven released Generation 1 Scramble City-type combiners were apparently released in themed pairs, themes usually further reinforced by their team members' tech spec bios to some extent.
**Aerialbots (air vehicles) and Stunticons (ground vehicles)
**Protectobots (rescue vehicles) and Combaticons (offensive vehicles... and a space shuttle)
**Technobots (futuristic vehicles) and Terrorcons (fantastical beasts)
**The Seacons are the odd men out, but the above-mentioned unreleased dinosaur Scramble City-style combiner may have been an intended adversary.
*Combiners - or, perhaps more appropriately, ''gestalts'' - are almost always much larger than their components would suggest; examples from almost any incarnation of the franchise that includes them, show combiners that tower over regular or even large Transformers even when the individual team members are relatively smaller than average. A notable incidence comes from perhaps the most egregious example, namely the Dreamwave G1 comics. Devastator is almost absurdly huge; and after engaging and defeating Superion, holds one of the latter's component members in his hand, his robot mode proportionally no larger than a doll. The IDW comics mention [[mass displacement]] when the - again, immense - size of Devastator is brought up, and in this case the example is even more notable because one of the components of this incarnation of Devastator is Prowl, whose own head ''physically grows'' into the combined mode's head.

==Footnotes==
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[[File:studioox combiners whatif.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer.]]
{{quote|Decepticons are '''obsessed''' with combining. Put two of 'em in a room and within seconds one will be standing on the other's shoulders. '''Fact.'''|[[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]]|[[The Waiting Game]]}}
A '''combiner''' is a group of Transformers that assemble and combine their bodies into a single machine, or that composite machine itself. Most combiners form a larger Super Robot with its own unique personality (a character in its own right), but other varieties of combiner exist, forming vehicles, weapons, or other items. Combiners tend to be considerably larger and more powerful than the average Transformer, equivalent to strategic-grade weapons.

There are a number of combiner-related terms that can be easy to mix up, partially because some of them are used interchangeably. Additionally, most of them have no formal definition and thus may be used differently by different fans. Consequently, most of the discussion which follows should not be taken as the word of [[Primus]], but as a rough description of common usage.

==Terms for combiners==
[[File:Combiner logo.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Worst...logo...ever.]]
'''Combiner''': As above, a member of a group of Transformers who assemble into a composite form. Also refers to that composite form itself. This is the most general term for all combining Transformers. "Combiner" is the most common term for combining Transformers that has been used by Hasbro in an official capacity, starting with the ''[[Micromaster]] Combiners'' from 1990 (with the exception of the more limited "special teams" and a recent official use of the term "gestalt"), having even appeared with its own logo on the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' toyline]] packaging.

[[File:DevastatorDissectionDreamwave.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|What, no Terror Claws? No Cranium Regulation Unit? What kind of lame dissection is this?!]]
'''Gestalt''': Generally only a "big robot" combiner with an emergent personality, but usage is imprecise. The term was coined by fans, and there was never consensus on how broadly it could be applied; for example, if [[Squawkbox]] would fall under the category or not. The term was and remains quite popular in the fandom, and it eventually gained official use as well. It's unclear when or how it first arose, but it is commonly understood to refer to [[wikipedia:gestalt psychology|gestalt psychology]], wherein the word roughly means a thing that is greater than or different from the sum of its parts. ''(For more on its origin and meaning, see [[#Notes|Notes]].)'' It remained firmly in realm of [[fanon]] for years, though its appearance in some ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' design sketches showed that the term had caught on with Hasbro designers. Then in 2007, "gestalt" [[Canonizing|made its first official appearance]] in the bio of the ''[[Titanium Series]]'' [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] toy, followed in the same year by the "[[Spotlight: Optimus Prime]]" comic (referring to [[Monstructor (G1)|Monstructor]]), and again in 2009 in the "[[First (and Second) in Flight]]" comic wherein [[Perceptor (Animated)|Perceptor]] describes [[Jetfire (Animated)|Jetfire's]] & [[Jetstorm (Animated)|Jetstorm's]] combination into [[Safeguard (Animated)|Safeguard]] as a sort of "gestalt powerlink".

'''Scramble City combiner''': A specific type of [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]] giant gestalt that follows the five-member design featured in the Japanese [[Scramble City (toyline)|''Scramble City'' toyline]]. The team leader is larger than the other members and forms the main body of the combiner, while the others are smaller and form the limbs. The limbs are interchangeable, although there is always a generally-accepted “normal” formation. Further, the limbs are interchangeable from one Scramble City-style combiner to another, making for a large number of bizarre combinations. (See [[Abomenaticus]], [[Cybertron Super Scramble]], [[Comperian]], [[Destron Super Scramble]], and [[Scramble 7]].) Limbs are also able to attach to and augment Metroplex & Metrotitan (see "Notes" below). Note that this term is purely descriptive rather than being a proper name.

'''Special Team''': A synonym for Scramble City-style combiner. When the ''Scramble City'' toys were marketed in Europe they were referred to as Special Teams, and the term even appeared in the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|UK comic book]] series. The term was used in some marketing materials in the US, such as packing lists for the toy [[Case|case assortments]], but never appeared in US fiction until the [[Transformers: The Ultimate Guide|''Ultimate Guide'']] was published in 2004. It was also used as the name for a [[Target]] [[exclusive]] five-pack of [[redeco]]s of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Legends Class|Legends]] toys released under the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' banner, "Special Team Leaders". Ironically, none of these toys were actually ''combiners''—the term simply referred to the ''characters'', since the redecos were [[homage]]s to the leaders of Generation 1 combiner teams, four of which were Scramble City-style combiners.

'''Super Robot''': A robot which is formed through the combination of two or more Transformers. Powered-up robot modes composed of only one Transformer who combines with some of their own accessories are often also referred to as Super Robots, such as [[Powermaster]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] or the incarnations of Prime from ''Robots in Disguise'' and all three ''[[Unicron Trilogy]]'' series. It is probably safe to informally refer to any such mode as a Super Robot (thus including, say, G1 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] and ''Energon'' [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]]). Note that this means Super Robots are not always combiners and do not have to have their own personality. Rather, Super Robot and combiner are two different categories of Transformer which ''sometimes'' overlap. A one-robot Super Robot may also be referred to as that robot's [[Super Mode]].

'''Fusilateral quintrocombiner''': Coined by [[Simon Furman]] in [[Swarm (issue)|issue 9]] of the [[Transformers: Generation 2 (Marvel)|''Generation 2'' comic]] to refer to the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]]. It presumably is meant to refer to all the Scramble City-style teams except possibly the Seacons, as their combined forms consist of six robots (not five, so they could possibly be fusilateral hexocombiners I guess...). It may also apply to the Predacons, but it doesn't matter because nobody uses this term anyway.

'''Amalgam model''': Yet another obscure term for combiners first used by Simon Furman via [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] in the "[[Devastation Derby!]]" story in the UK comic books.

==Types of combiner==
As mentioned above, most combiners form a super robot. However, there are many other types of combining in the Transformers multiverse.

In the ''Energon'' franchise, most of the Autobot characters were able to combine with each other in pairs much like ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (franchise)|Victory]]'''s [[Multiforce]]. These combined forms can probably be considered Super Robots. The combined form was simply controlled by whichever Autobot was "on top". Make whatever jokes you will.

Generation 1 contains many examples of combined [[alternate mode]]s, including [[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]], [[Dreadwing (G1)|Dreadwing]], [[Big Powered]], the [[Triple Combination Battlestar Attack|Battlestar]], and the [[Targetmaster|Double Targetmasters]].

The [[Micromaster Combiner]]s are made up of Transformers whose altmodes combine into vehicles, with one partner being the front and another the rear. The combined forms do not have specific names. Thanks to the generic peg-and-socket connection method used, any two Micromaster combiners can be linked (though some such as the dump truck/space shuttle combo may attract comment). These altmode combiners should not be confused with the Micromaster "Sixcombiners", six-robot teams who combine to form a Super Robot.

The [[Unicron Trilogy]]'s [[Mini-Con]]s brought to the fiction combined weapon modes, like the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]] & [[Vorpal Saber]] [[sword]]s, [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]] cannon, and [[Skyboom (Armada)|Skyboom Shield]].

The [[Power Core Combiners]] use a different type of combining method. Instead of using 5 robots, the combined final robot is formed by one "Commander" type robot, and 4 different drones that form the arms and legs.

==Not combiners==
Not all cases of multiple things attaching to each other are combiners. As mentioned above, many Super Robots—which are formed through a conglomeration of parts—are not combiners. [[Landmine (Energon)|''Energon'' Landmine]], for example.

A similar case can be found in [[multi-component Transformer|Transformers who have two or more "components" which combine into a single entity]]. [[Sky Lynx (G1)|G1 Sky Lynx]] has lynx and dino-bird components, [[Omega Supreme (G1)|G1 Omega Supreme]] has tank, base, and rocket components, and [[Magmatron]] has three dinosaur components. However, all of these components are considered to be "part of" the overall Transformer, even through they can act independently. The [[Duocon]]s are another case of this sort. All of these examples are ''not'' combiners because there is only ''one'' Transformer involved in each of them, regardless of how many bodies that Transformer may simultaneously operate. Such robots are occasionally referred to as "Reverse Combiners" within the fandom.

(Confusing things further are the comics which treated Sky Lynx and the Duocons as triple changers, able to transform between the combined mode and the ones for individual components without any parts separating off.)

Sometimes a smaller Transformer will attach to and enhance a larger Transformer in some way. This is the case when Mini-Cons powerlink with bulks, as well as with [[Binary bonding|binary-bonded]] partners like [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]], [[Powermaster]]s/[[Godmaster]]s, [[Kiss Player]]s and [[Breastforce]] members. Although these examples do include more than one Transformer (or a Transformer and a fleshling), they are not considered "combiners". The simplest justification for this is that, in these cases, the "combined" form is almost exactly the same in appearance as the non-combined form.

And sometimes [[Beast (G1)|things just combine for no real reason at all. Just deal with it. We hate it, oh God yes, but there it is. We're sorry.]]

==Fiction==
===Generation 1===
====Marvel Comics continuity====
=====Combiner teams=====
{{noteukonly}}
[[File:Constructiconsbornmarvel.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|"...Well, at least our origin is consistent this time."]]
The [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s were designed and built by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] as the first combiner team. They were given life through [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]] energy stored in [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s head. The Constructicons had considerable difficulty coordinating together as Devastator in their first mission. {{storylink|The Next Best Thing to Being There!}}

Optimus Prime assigned a secret project to the architect [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]]. {{storylink|Rock and Roll-Out!}}

[[File:Superion drawing devastation derby.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85]]
''The [[Special Teams]] were first conceived within [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]]'s mind shortly after the human had relinquished control of the Creation Matrix to Optimus Prime. Shockwave was able to view this data remotely and prepare for their development.'' {{storylink|Second Generation!}}

Grapple's project was finished and revealed as [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], who was able to combine his rocket and tank modules into one mighty robot. This form of combination was considered inadequate next to the combination of the six Constructicon warriors, so the Autobots decided to learn learn how to utilize the more advanced technology. They staged an attack on a Decepticon coal mining base which drew out the Constructions. When they combined, [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Bumblebee]] was there recording their transformation pattern. {{storylink|Command Performances!}} [[File:Menasor superion heavy traffic.jpg|thumb|left]] They used this information to construct the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]]. Unfortunately, they were forced to go on their first mission with only [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]]'s personality programming completed, leaving the rest of the team, and [[Superion (G1)|Superion]], rather indifferent towards [[human]] casualties. {{storylink|Aerialbots over America!}} After their first mission proved a failure, Optimus Prime had [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] wipe their memory, and started reprogramming them with the Creation Matrix. However, [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]], who had gotten a lift to the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] on Silverbolt's plane mode, had injected Optimus Prime with a [[cerebro-shell]] with which [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] was able to steal energy from the Creation Matrix and bring his newly-built combiner team, the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] to life. {{storylink|Heavy Traffic!}} The [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobot]]s and [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]]s were the next combiner teams to become part of their respective factions' Earth-bound crew. {{storylink|Afterdeath!}}

{{note|The exact origin of the Protectobots and Combaticons is not revealed.}}

[[File:Predaking gone but not forgotten.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
''The combining [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]] were summoned to Earth from Cybertron by Megatron.'' {{storylink|Prey!}} The Predacons were ''again'' summoned to Earth by Shockwave. {{storylink|Gone but Not Forgotten!}} The [[Technobot (G1)|Technobot]]s were part of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]'s crew and the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcon]]s were part of [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]'s crew on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. They had the ability to combine. {{storylink|The Transformers: Headmasters|Headmasters}} ''The [[Seacon (G1)|Seacon]]s were combiners that were summoned from Cybertron to Earth by Shockwave.'' {{storylink|Enemy Action!}} They later came under the command of [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]]. {{storylink|Club Con!}}

{{note|It is not revealed how the Combiner technology that was developed on Earth was found among these Cybertron based crews. Some of the Decepticons on Cybertron were in contact with Earth Decepticons, so perhaps the technology was passed along and the Cybertron Autobots stole it from the Cybertron Decepticons. Or the Cybertron Transformers just developed the technology independently.}}

=====Other combiners=====
[[Darkwing (G1)|Darkwing]] and [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]] combine to form [[Dreadwing (G1)|Dreadwing]]. {{storylink|People Power!}} They appear to keep their individual personalities in their combined mode instead of merging their minds.

====Generation 1 cartoon continuity====
On Cybertron, the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] were existing Transformers who were brainwashed by [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] to become Decepticons. Megatron also adapted them with the ability to combine into [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] to challenge [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]. Omega Supreme pursued the Constructicons for millions of years. {{storylink|The Secret of Omega Supreme (episode)|The Secret of Omega Supreme}} In 1984, the Constructicons were (re?)created on [[Earth]] with the ability to combine to bolster the Decepticons' strength. {{storylink|Heavy Metal War}}

{{note|For more on the conflicting origin of the Constructicons, see [[Constructicon (G1)#Origin inconsistency|here]].}}

The [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticon]]s and [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbot]]s were built from scratch and given personality by [[Vector Sigma]]. They were designed with the ability to combine. {{storylink|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2}}

[[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] installed the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]]s' [[personality component]]s into junked military vehicles. This brought the vehicles to life with the ability to combine. {{storylink|Starscream's Brigade}}

The [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobot]]s became part of the Autobot forces on Earth and were able to combine. {{storylink|The Revenge of Bruticus}}

Years later, the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacon]]s originated as combiners under the command of the [[Quintesson]]s. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5}} The combinable [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcon]]s were part of [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]'s troops. An intellectually enhanced [[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]] created the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobot]]s with the ability to combine. {{storylink|Grimlock's New Brain}}

====Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity====
Experiments in combining were conducted both before and during the early phase of the civil war, in a process known as [[mass intellect]]. However, the combined forms suffered in that the stronger minds tended to drown out the weaker ones. Following the failure of the planetary engine turbines, the Constructicons turned their attention to the mass intellect process. They eventually developed a hyper vortex processor that managed to preserve the individuals minds in the combined whole. Testing the process on themselves, the Constructicons combined into Devastator. While the Constructicons were able to preserve their minds, Devastator was hampered by the need of all six Constructicons to agree on a course of action, which was usually destroy the Autobots. As a result, the combined intellects of the Constructicons did not translate to Devastator, who instead suffered serious mental disabilities. Despite this, Devastator's destructive capabilities greatly pleased Megatron, and he ordered the Constructicons to continue their experiments. {{storylink|Transformers: The Ultimate Guide}}
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====IDW Generation 1 continuity====
Combination between Cybertronians dates back to the era of the Thirteen Tribes, sometime after the departure of the Knights of Cybertron. [[Nexus Prime (Classics)|Nexus Prime]] wielded the [[Enigma of Combination]], a relic of unknown power that facilitated combined forms between two or more Cybertronians. He engineered the Headmaster-style linkage between humanoid Cybertronians and the beast-bots of [[Onyx Prime (G1)|Onyx Prime]], and likely other forms of combination as well. {{storylink|Earthfall Part 3: The Mind Bomb|The Mind Bomb}} [[Galvatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Galvatron]] of the Darklands saw these mergers as an abomination, and warred against these early Combiners when the Thirteen Tribes fractured. Galvatron killed Nexus Prime in combat, but was unable to locate and destroy the Enigma itself.

After the remaining Thirteen abandoned Cybertron, the remnants of the Thirteen Tribes came under the rule of Nova Major, who assumed the mantle of his former master [[Prima (G1)|Prima]] to become [[Nova Prime]]. The new Prime instructed his chief theoretical scientist [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] to find a way to recreate Combiner technology without the Enigma. Galvatron opposed these experiments, but concealed his role in the death of Nexus Prime. {{storylink|The Crucible}}

[[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] eventually succeeded in creating a form of Combiner technology, resulting in [[Pretender Monster|six volunteers]] being merged into [[Monstructor (G1)|Monstructor]]. Unfortunately, in this first prototype, the merging process led to insanity, and they were sealed away by [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]. {{storylink|Spotlight: Optimus Prime}} {{storylink|Primus: All Good Things}} [[Shockwave (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Shockwave]], a student of Jhiaxus, continued his combiner research as part of the Decepticon army, at the insistence of Megatron. {{storylink|Shockwaves}} [[Ambulon (G1)|Ambulon]] was modified into a leg as part of an experimental Decepticon combiner, but he defected and the project seemingly went nowhere. {{storylink|How Ratchet Got His Hands Back}}

Having escaped after millions of years, the Monstructor components captured by the Autobots {{storylink|Spotlight: Optimus Prime}} and placed into the custody of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] while [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] and the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobot]] studied them with the goal of rehabilitating them. The technology stymied Jetfire, who estimated it would take a lot more study before progress could be made. He didn't get the chance, however, since the "Monstructor Six" were soon captured by the [[Decepticon Secret Service]]. {{storylink|Spotlight: Arcee}} Monstructor was then captured by unidentified minions of [[Nova Prime|Nemesis Prime]] {{storylink|Spotlight: Hardhead}} and used to guard the [[Nega-Core]] on Rotan. He was engaged in combat by the Decepticon Secret Service and [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] while the Autobots sneaked around him. {{storylink|Spotlight: Sideswipe}} Following the battle, he fell under Decepticon control and was put under the command of [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 15|Lost and Found}}

Prior to the Surge, [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] followed up on the missing Shockwave's combiner research. The Decepticons finally completed their own combiner in the form of [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], bypassing the insanity normally caused by uniting the minds of several individuals by having the like-minded [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] form him, and deliberately suppressing their individual personalities in the combination. {{storylink|Before the Dawn}} After the devastation caused by Devastator during the Surge events on Earth, Spike Witwicky of Skywatch prioritized the sanctioning of the Constructicons. He personally hunted down Scrapper and killed him to prevent Devastator from ever being reformed. {{storylink|Scrapper (issue)|Scrapper}} After retrieving Scrapper's corpse from Skywatch, however, the Constructicons demonstrated the ability to continue forming Devastator, albeit with a "dead leg". {{storylink|Chaos Part Three: Kings|Kings}}

Several years after Devastator's first appearance, [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] used illegal combiner technology to modify the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] to be able to form [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]]. Swindle wanted Menasor to kill [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ultra Magnus]], any other Autobots as were in reach, and steal a space ship [[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Hot Rod]]'s Autobots and the Decepticons which Swindle had both been working on to get off Earth. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 4: "Enemies of the System"|Enemies of the System}} However, the minds of the Stunticons couldn't unite properly and kept conflicting, causing Menasor to be defeated by the Autobots. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 5: "Earthworks"|Earthworks}}

Using a mysterious energy emitted by Cybertron's core, [[D-Void]] combined [[Galvatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Galvatron]]'s [[Sweep]] army with brainwashed Decepticon soldiers, creating a [[Deceptigod|giant monster]] under the entity's direct control. {{storylink|Chaos Part Three: Kings|Kings}} Inspired by D-Void's ability to create a powerful combined body by repressing the wills of the individuals, [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]] learned to manipulate the very same energy. He maintained the signal on the outskirts of the New Iacon settlement, discombobulating the sensors of individual Cybertronians who ventured too far from the growing city. Multiple Cybertronians, such as the Aerialbots, experienced a different effect under the signal's influence. Unnatural conflict developed between the Aerialbots, pitting them against one another until they spontaneously reformatted into a single combined entity (perhaps as a CNA-level defense mechanism). Ironhide and the Dinobots experienced a similar reaction when they went looking for the Aerialbots, until they encountered Superion. Together, Ironhide, the Dinobots and combined Aerialbots (now known as [[Superion (G1)|Superion]]) apparently made a large enough group that the combiner signal stopped affecting them. {{storylink|Dinobot Hunt}} {{storylink|Night and the City}}

Meanwhile, [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] and the Decepticon leadership had secretly taken control of the Autobot strategist [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]], retrofitting his quarters in New Iacon as "The Black Room", an experimental theatre off the security grid where they could improve further on the combiner signal and technology. Prowl and Megatron were both re-engineered with new bodies, part of a modular design with the similarly modified Constructicons to create Devastator from different components. {{storylink|Before the Dawn}} Prowl was forced to link with the Constructicons to form a Devastator under the control of Bombshell's cerebro-shells, but when Arcee killed Bombshell, Devastator went haywire. A Prowl-centric Devastator personality emerged from the combiner, rampaging out of control and even ripping apart Superion, who had returned from the wastelands. {{storylink|Plan for Everything}} Ironhide managed to reach Prowl's core personality within the combiner, encouraging him to separate. When Megatron tried to trigger his own Devastator combination with the Constructicons, the Autobots stopped him. {{storylink|Heavy Is the Head}} As a result of these events, the Constructicons began to see Prowl as a kindred spirit, and allied themselves with the Autobots in order to remain with him. {{storylink|Second Exodus}} Prowl has since become the de facto leader of the Constructicons, and tactically deployed Devastator on several occasions. {{storylink|Black Planet: Dark Cybertron Chapter 11|Black Planet}}

Monstructor resurfaced after the Chaos war, allied with Jhiaxus and Bludgeon. The Combiner prototype opposed Orion Pax and his allies on several occasions until Shockwave's plans were finally obstructed. {{storylink|Dark Cybertron}}

Out of concern for the destructive potential of the various Combiners, Starscream (as ruler of Cybertron) ordered a team of scientists to work on repairing the damaged Superion. [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] agreed to assist in the repair efforts, and volunteers like [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]] and [[Alpha Bravo]] have presented themselves to become part of the Superion combiner as necessary. {{storylink|The World of Tomorrow}}

The [[Ammonite]]s, a diminutive faction of robotic shapeshifters far more advanced than Cybertronians, were "omnicombinational": any Ammonite could combine with many others into a wide variety of forms, even mimicking [[Paddox|Cybertronians]]. {{storylink|Little Victories}}

===Robots in Disguise===
Combination was taken for granted and combiners were commonplace. (About half the characters are combiners, depending how you count.) No special explanation of their origin was offered.

====One-robot combiners====
*In the television show, [[Megatron (RID)|Megatron/Galvatron]] was able to transform into his hand mode and then combine with his ship, the ''[[Megastar]]''.

====Two-robot combiners====
*[[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]] is capable of combining with his [[Relatives|brother]] [[Ultra Magnus (RID)|Ultra Magnus]] to form [[Omega Prime]].

====Three-robot combiners====
*[[Team Bullet Train]], consisting of [[Midnight Express (RID)|Midnight Express]], [[Railspike (RID)|Railspike]] and [[Rapid Run (RID)|Rapid Run]], combine into [[Rail Racer (RID)|Rail Racer]].
*[[Fortress Maximus (RID)|Fortress Maximus]] is technically a three robot combination, although most of those robots could be considered drones. [[Cerebros (RID)|Cerebros]] and [[Emissary]] combine together to form Fortress Maximus' head, which connects to the body.

====Four-robot combiners====
*The [[Build Team]], [[Wedge]], [[Grimlock (RID)|Grimlock]], [[Heavy Load (RID)|Heavy Load]] and [[Hightower (RID)|Hightower]], can combine into the robot [[Landfill (RID)|Landfill]].

====Five-robot combiners====
*The combined form of the [[Commandos]] is a being named [[Ruination (RID)|Ruination]]. This combiner is controlled almost entirely by [[Mega-Octane]], in order to be a more effective, coordinated being than most other combiners.

===Armada===
[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] could combine with his trailer to form a Super Mode robot. With this ability at his disposal, he beat the tar out of every Decepticon at least once. Then a new magic mushroom appeared: [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]]. During a battle with the Decepticons, the Autobots were totally getting slagged by [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s new tactician [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] and his 'henchman' [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]]. Right when it seemed hopeless, a space shuttle fell from the sky and combined with Optimus to form Jet Optimus. Needless to say, Megatron was rather surprised. The Decepticons kept trying to beat the Autobots and miserably failed each time, frequently due to this new team-up, which also helped the Autobots survive and win [[the Unicron Battles]]. A third magic mushroom appeared late on in the series literally out of nowhere. Prime's new 'shroom, named [[Overload (Armada)|Overload]], formed a large pair of cannons on top of Super Optimus's shoulders. Overload's additional firepower, combined with the already impressive firepower of the Requiem Blaster, enabled Optimus to destroy the being known as [[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]].

The Decepticons were not without their own combiner; Tidal Wave was able to combine with Megatron to form additional armor and a back-mounted [[jet pack|rocket pack]]. The only practical upshot of this is that Megatron could now fly, which came in handy from time to time.

The three [[Mini-Con]] companions of the humans Rad, Alexis and Carlos could band together to form Perceptor. There were three other Mini-Con combiner teams who could form the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]], the [[Skyboom (Armada)|Skyboom Shield]] and the [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]]. A fourth weapon existed as a dark clone of the Star Saber, wielded by the evil [[Nemesis Prime (Armada)|Nemesis Prime]].

===Energon===
During this period, one couldn't swing a dead cybercat without hitting a combiner, as every Autobot, save for the Omnicons, was capable of merging with another, or with an augmenting portion of his vehicle mode. Then the [[Bruticus Maximus (Energon)|three]] [[Constructicon Maximus|Maximus]] [[Superion Maximus|teams]] arrived, giving the Decepticons two five-part combiners and the Autobots one.
{{see|Spark of Combination}}

===Live-action film series===
Experimental combiner technology was developed by the Decepticons for combat advantage (yeah, that's right, the 'Cons do invent stuff themselves sometimes) and then used on the [[Constructicon (ROTF)|Constructicon]]s who are able to form [[Devastator (ROTF)|Devastator]]. Comfort was rather decidedly not on the top of the list of priorities and, as a result, the process is brutally painful to the Transformers involved, which also makes the combiners fuse in a very aggressive and painful manner (it's a vicious circle). The mental and physical torture involved leaves Devastator only interested in causing destruction.<ref>Devastator's [http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/discover/Battle-Bios.cfm Battle Bio] at Hasbro.com</ref>

[[Knock Out (ROTF)|Knock Out]] hopes to undergo the "combination retrofit" process.<ref>Knock Out's toy bio.</ref>

{{note|No details are given regarding this "combination retrofit" technology, but it is a possible factor in [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] and [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]]'s ice cream truck mode.}}

Combiners are not limited to one combination scheme. Their final form may also vary.<ref>[http://unicron-events-interviews.blogspot.com/2009/10/hasbro-q-10212009.html Hasbro's answer to Unicron.com] as part of the [[Hasbro Q&A/October 2009#Unicron.com|October 2009 Q&A]].</ref>

===Aligned===
Combining is an art as old as Cybertron itself; the very first combiner, [[Nexus Prime (Prime)|Nexus Prime]], was also one of the [[Thirteen]]. [[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]] would eventually experiment with combination technology.
Before the [[Great War]], Shockwave experimented on the [[Combaticons]] during his time at [[Crystal City]]. Their combined form, the savage and uncontrollable [[Bruticus (WFC)|Bruticus]], was deemed too dangerous and was put in stasis for safety.

In [[Kaon]], he created three combining [[Insecticon (WFC)|Insecticon]]s, which were torn apart by [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] during a gladiatorial pitfight. During the war, the Combaticons were re-activated and opted to join the Decepticons, putting their unstoppable combined form to good use. Midway through the war, he perfected his experiments, creating the [[Constructicon (WFC)|Constructicon]] combiner known as [[Devastator (WFC)|Devastator]]. Autobot saboteurs managed to steal and reverse-engineer combiner technology, and created [[Defensor (WFC)|Defensor]], who battled Devastator to a standstill at the [[Tagan Heights]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Exodus}}

The five [[Aerialbot (WFC)|Aerialbots]] aboard the ''[[Ark (WFC)|Ark]]'' could also merge into [[Superion (Prime)|Superion]], who was instrumental in rescuing both Autobots and Decepticons from the Quintesson-controlled [[Aquatron]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Retribution|Retribution}}

==Combiner list==
{{note|Due to the many uses of redecoes as new characters and convenience for reading, each mold is listed on its own line, with all different-character decoes/retools on the same line.}}
;Combiners with two members
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Jet Optimus]]
*[[Mega-Dinobot]]
*[[Decibel]]
*[[Legout]]
*[[Slamdance (G1)]]
*[[Squawkbox]]
*[[Dreadwing (G1)]] / [[Darkwings]]
*[[Stormtrooper (Cybertronian)|Stormtrooper]]s
*[[Multiforce]] members
**[[Wingwaver]]
**[[Dashtacker]]
**[[Machtackle]] 
*[[Dreadwing (G2)]] / [[Formation Scream]] / [[Dreadwing (RID)]] / [[Gigant Sniper]]
*[[Powered Master]]s
**[[Sky Powered]]
**[[Land Powered]]
**[[Big Powered]] ''(actually consists of three members)''
*[[Powerlinx#Energon|Silver and Gold Powerlinx users]]
*[[Safeguard (Animated)]]
*[[Skids (ROTF)]] and [[Mudflap (ROTF)]] in ice cream truck mode

;Combiners formed by main bodies with power-up partners
{{See also|Super Mode}}
*[[Ginrai|God Ginrai]]
*[[Star Saber (Victory)|Victory Saber]]
*[[Omega Prime]]
*The combined form of [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]]
*[[Optimus Supreme (Energon)]]
*[[Optimus Prime Super Modes#Live-action film series|Power Up Optimus Prime]] (''aka'' [[Optimus Prime Super Modes#Live-action film series|Jetpower Optimus Prime]])

{{note|Optimus Prime and Jetfire are not a combiner in the fiction — Optimus simply uses Jetfire's corpse as parts to enhance his strength and firepower.}}

;Combiners with three or more members (non-Scramble City-type)
*[[Devastator (G1)]]
*[[Devastator (ROTF)]]
*[[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]]
*[[Raiden (Headmasters)|Raiden]]
*[[Monstructor (G1)]] / [[Dinoking (Victory)|Dinoking]]
*[[Road Caesar]]
*[[Liokaiser (Victory)|Liokaiser]]
*[[Big Rescue Force]]
*[[Landcross (Victory)|Landcross]]
*[[Magnaboss]] / [[Magnaboss II]]
*[[MegaWing Galvatron]]
*[[Dark MegaWing Galvatron]]
*[[Prime Processing Unit]] {{storylink|Collect and Save}}
*[[Tripredacus]] / [[Tripledacus]]
*[[Rail Racer (RID)]]
*[[Landfill (RID)]] / [[Constructicon Devastator (Ultra)]]
*Unnamed [[Minibot combiner]] {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 8|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 8}}
*[[Beast (G1)|Beast]] {{storylink|The Beast Within|The Beast Within}}
*[[Insectrain]] {{storylink|Hearts of Steel issue 2}}
*[[Reedman]]
*"[[Deceptigod]]"
*[[Abominus (Prime)]] / [[Goradora]]
*Centuritron

;Triple Combination combiners
*[[Gekisoumaru|DaiGekisou]]
*[[Kenzan|DaiKenzan]]
*[[Gekisoumaru|GoGekisou]]
*[[Ganoh|GoGanoh]]
*[[Hishoumaru|GoHishou]]
*[[Jinbu|GoJinbu]]
*[[Kenzan|GoKenzan]]
*[[Sensuimaru|GoSensui]]

;Scramble City-type combiners
*[[Bruticus (G1)]] / [[Battle Gaia (OC)|Battle Gaia]] / [[Ruination (RID)|Ruination]]
*[[Defensor (G1)]] / [[Guard City]]
*[[Menasor (G1)]]
*[[Superion (G1)]]
*[[Abominus (G1)]]
*[[Computron (G1)|Computron]]
*[[Piranacon (G1)|Piranacon]]<ref name="seacon">With extra "limb" robot used as weapon.</ref> / [[King Poseidon]]<ref name="seacon" /> / [[God Neptune (BWII)|God Neptune]]
*[[Bruticus (WFC)]] / [[Ruination (FOC)]]

;Official mix-n-match Scramble City-type combiners
*[[Abomenaticus]]
*[[Comperian]]
*[[Cybertron Super Scramble]]
*[[Destron Super Scramble]]
*[[Scramble 7]]

;Micromaster-type combiners
*[[Micromaster Combiner]] Squads
**[[Barrage (Micromaster)|Barrage]] and [[Heave]]
**[[Blackout (G1)|Blackout]] and [[Spaceshot]]
**[[Blast Master]] and [[Phaser]]
**[[Direct-Hit (G1)|Direct-Hit]] and [[Power Punch (G1)|Power Punch]]
**[[Excavator (G1)|Excavator]] and [[Stonecruncher (G1)|Stonecruncher]] / [[Retro]] and [[Surge (G1)|Surge]]
**[[Fireshot (G1)|Fireshot]] and [[Vanquish (G1)|Vanquish]]
**[[Full-Barrel]] and [[Overflow]]
**[[Grit (G1)|Grit]] and [[Knockout (G1)|Knockout]]
**[[Half-Track (G1)|Half-Track]] and [[Meltdown (G1)|Meltdown]]
**[[Hammer (G1)|Hammer]] and [[Sledge (G1)|Sledge]] / [[Cement-Head]] and [[Terror-Tread]]
**[[Missile Master]] and [[Moonrock]]
**[[Oiler]] and [[Slide]]
**[[Power Run]] and [[Strikedown]]
**[[Roadburner]] and [[Wheel Blaze]]
*[[Sixliner]] / [[Sixtrain]]<ref>Sixtrain was redecoed and retooled from Sixliner.</ref> / [[Rail Racer (Universe)]]<ref>Universe Rail Racer uses the same deco as Takara's 2003 redecoed "reissue" of Sixtrain.</ref>
*[[Sixbuilder]] / [[Decepticon Sixbuilder]] / [[Constructicon Devastator (Micromaster)]]
*[[Sixturbo]] / [[Defensor (Universe)]]
*[[Sixwing|Sixwing / Berserker Sixwing / Destron Sixwing]] / [[Superion (Universe)]]

;Mini-Con combiners
*[[Perceptor (Armada)#Armada 3|Perceptor (Armada)]] / [[Perceptor (Universe)]]
*[[Perceptor (Armada)#Energon 3|Perceptor (Energon)]] / [[Heavy Metal (Energon)|Heavy Metal]] / [[Windcharger (Energon)]] / [[Perceptor (Armada)#Cybertron|Perceptor (Cybertron)]]
*[[Mirror]] / [[Nightcreeper]]
*[[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]]
*[[Skyboom (Armada)]]
*[[Star Saber (Armada)]] / [[Vorpal Saber]] / [[Energon Saber]] / [[Cryo Saber]]
*[[Centuritron]]

;Maximus-type [[Powerlinx]] combiners
*[[Bruticus Maximus (Energon)]] / [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus Maximus (G1)]] (Universe) / [[Bruticus Maximus (ROTF)]]
*[[Constructicon Maximus]] / [[Devastator (G1)|Constructicon Devastator (Classics)]]
*[[Superion Maximus]] / [[Superion (G1)]] (Universe) / [[Superion (ROTF)]]
*[[Nexus Prime (Classics)|Nexus Prime]]

==Unused concepts==
[[File:Generations Street Combiner.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|He transforms into a traffic jam.]]
Combiners were a very popular idea during the Generation 1 toyline and as such there are loads of scrapped combiner designs that never got past the drawing board. Among them were:
*A Scramble City-style dinosaur combiner. The body is a T-Rex, while the limbs are a Pterodactyl (right arm), Ankylosaurus (left leg), Dimetrodon (left arm), and Styracosaurus (right leg)<ref>[[Transformers Generations Deluxe]], p22</ref>
*A decidedly goofy organic insect combiner composed of a stag beetle (right leg), another beetle (left leg), grasshopper (left arm), fly (right arm), and a cockroach body.<ref name="p99">[[Transformers Generations Deluxe]], p99</ref>
*A cybernetic beast combiner that did not form a robot, but rather a large cybernetic monster. It is formed from a cyber bat, mole, stag beetle, and a couple of fish things.<ref name="p99" />
*A fifteen (!) vehicle Micromaster combiner where the only attached parts not contained by the component robots were the large robot fists. This combiner consists of three uniformly colored teams (in a similar fashion to the vehicular Voltron of the same time period):
**Air team (blue)- two jets, two helicopters, a space shuttle.
**Construction team (green)- a hauler, a bulldozer, a steam shovel, a tank (don't ask), a missile carrier (don't ask).
**Street team (red)- two cars, a motorcycle, a formula racer, a jeep.<ref name="p108">[[Transformers Generations Deluxe]], p108</ref>
*Another, simpler dinosaur combiner composed of a Pterodactyl, a not-really-a-Stegosaurus, and a T-Rex with a very large head. The three combine into a dinosaur thing similar to [[Magmatron]]'s combined dino mode. It shares many visual characteristics with Tomy's relatively simple robot designs.<ref name="p108" />
[[File:ClassicVehicombiner.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Either the smallest steamboat ever, or the largest car in existence.]]
*A five vehicle combiner (evidently not Scramble City-style in nature) composed of a steam engine (right arm), steam boat (torso), car (right leg), truck (left leg), and plane (left arm).
*A base consisting mostly of ramps and a hollow tower in the center that combined with 14 non-transforming cars and vans. Two vehicles make up each limb, with three crammed in the chest, two for feet, and one that slides into the tower's gun platform to form the head. The ramps would then act as an exoskeleton to contain all of the components.<ref name="p79">[[Transformers Generations 2009#Volume 2|Transformers Generations 2009 Vol. 2]], p79</ref>
*A robot formed from a truck cab and four cars with no robot modes that each have flip out weapon arrays. This may qualify more as a conventional "super robot" than a standard combiner, but we may never know.<ref name="p80">[[Transformers Generations 2009#Volume 2|Transformers Generations 2009 Vol. 2]], p80</ref>
*A "Duocon" (or rather, "Triocon", in this case) style robot formed by three cars. One car splits in half to form the arms, another splits for the legs, and a third folds in half to reveal the robot head and connect it all together.<ref name="p80"/>
*A Concorde jet that split into two robots, where the front portion's robot can pop out three wheels and a spare cockpit to give it a land mode. Presumably the larger rear robot could do the same.<ref name="p81">[[Transformers Generations 2009#Volume 2|Transformers Generations 2009 Vol. 2]], p81</ref>
*Two military convoy "trains", one good, one evil, of six vehicles each hooked together that combine along the lines of Devastator but with loads more guns. The robot core is formed by a tractor trailer that leads either convoy, the good one being long nosed, the evil one being flat, each with trailers that open up into small cannon platforms usable by the five smaller robots. Said trailers also become their respective combined form's handgun. The other five members each have a specific large weapon such as a missile rack or chaingun that they can also use in robot mode.<ref name="p83">[[Transformers Generations 2009#Volume 2|Transformers Generations 2009 Vol. 2]], p83</ref>

==Notes==
*The origin of "gestalt" as a fan-term is unknown; the earliest documented use is in 1998, when it was already in common parlance.<ref>[https://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/af8234bb79475e5f?dmode=source&output=gplain&noredirect Earliest known alt.toys.transformers post using "gestalt"]</ref> Intriguingly, however, the [[wikipedia:Isaac Asimov's Robots in Time|''Robots in Time'' series of novels]] published in 1993-94 prominently feature a "gestalt robot" who could split into six smaller autonomous robots, each with a different personality. If this actually inspired some Transformers fan searching for a good word to use, there is no evidence of it, but the publishing timeframe is conspicuously close to the opaque early days of the online fandom.
*[[Devastator (G1)|Generation 1 Devastator]] and [[Raiden (Headmasters)|Raiden]] are the only combiners from the [[Diaclone]] toyline.
*[[Scramble City (toyline)|Scramble City]]-type combiners were initially designed to be a sub-line of ''[[Diaclone]]'' called ''Jizai Gattai'' ("Free Combination"). This goes along with their ability to interact with and attach to [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] and [[Metrotitan (Zone)|Metrotitan]], the designs of which were also originally intended for the ''Diaclone'' line.
*Six of the seven released Generation 1 Scramble City-type combiners were apparently released in themed pairs, themes usually further reinforced by their team members' tech spec bios to some extent.
**Aerialbots (air vehicles) and Stunticons (ground vehicles)
**Protectobots (rescue vehicles) and Combaticons (offensive vehicles... and a space shuttle)
**Technobots (futuristic vehicles) and Terrorcons (fantastical beasts)
**The Seacons are the odd men out, but the above-mentioned unreleased dinosaur Scramble City-style combiner may have been an intended adversary.
*Combiners - or, perhaps more appropriately, ''gestalts'' - are almost always much larger than their components would suggest; examples from almost any incarnation of the franchise that includes them, show combiners that tower over regular or even large Transformers even when the individual team members are relatively smaller than average. A notable incidence comes from perhaps the most egregious example, namely the Dreamwave G1 comics. Devastator is almost absurdly huge; and after engaging and defeating Superion, holds one of the latter's component members in his hand, his robot mode proportionally no larger than a doll.
The IDW comics mention [[mass displacement]] when the - again, immense - size of Devastator is brought up, and in this case the example is even more notable because one of the components of this incarnation of Devastator is Prowl, whose own head ''physically grows'' into the combined mode's head.

==Footnotes==
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Things Fall Apart, Part 5: "Earthworks"

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|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
|date= [[April 28]], [[2010]]
|coverdate=April 2010
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'''Major Witwicky and Optimus Prime come to terms with each other, while the giant gestalt, Menasor, wreaks havoc in the desert.'''

==Synopsis==
Having been retrieved from his close encounter with the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]], [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#IDW Generation 1 continuity|Spike Witwicky]] is on his way back to base aboard a [[Skywatch]] gunship when the craft receives word of an altercation nearby. Heading to investigate, they find [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ultra Magnus]]'s [[Autobot]]s locked in battle with a [[Combiner|gestalt]] [[Decepticon]]. Lacking the ordnance to take out the [[Menasor (G1)#IDW Generation 1 continuity|monster]] themselves, Spike has the ship return to base, where he is able to convince [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime]] to help end the fight before [[human]] populations become endangered. Despite the mission not being officially sanctioned, Spike, Prime and a team of Skywatch troops set out for the battle site in a transport plane.

Meanwhile, the mentally fragmented Menasor has apparently defeated Ultra Magnus, and a smug [[Swindle (G1)#IDW Generation 1 continuity|Swindle]] gives a gloating monologue to his long-time adversary. The speech is interrupted, however, when Optimus airdrops in and lands directly onto the Decepticon. Whilst the former Autobot leader engages Menasor, [[Bumblebee (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Bumblebee]] is saved from [[Scrapper (G1)#IDW Generation 1 continuity|Scrapper]] by [[Thundercracker (G1)#IDW Generation 1 continuity|Thundercracker]], who has no desire to see the war continue.

The [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]] leaves to help [[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Rodimus]], as Bumblebee notices that Menasor's components are failing to work together. With this realization, he has the Autobots focus on each Stunticon in turn until their increasing arguments leaves the combiner completely incapacitated. As Spike's forces move in to clean up, Bumblebee orders that the Autobots do not flee, tired of living like fugitives.

After a short conversation, Spike and Bumblebee reach an agreement: the Autobots will work together with Skywatch to hunt Decepticons, and in return will be given accommodation and energy resources. A barely-recovered Ultra Magnus storms up to the two leaders, demanding to know what became of Swindle after the battle, but at that moment they notice Rodimus, who is sitting and moping about the failure of his plan to leave the planet. Magnus attempts to arrest him for colluding with Decepticons, but Bumblebee takes issue with the law enforcer undermining his position as Autobot leader. Whilst Bumblebee asserts his authority, Rodimus slips off... and steals Magnus's ship, fleeing the planet!

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ultra Magnus]] (4)
* [[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Hot Rod/"Rodimus Prime"]] (6)
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime]] (8)
* [[Blurr (G1)#IDW Generation 1 continuity|Blurr]] (11)
* [[Bumblebee (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Bumblebee]] (12)
* [[Cliffjumper (G1)#IDW Generation 1 continuity|Cliffjumper]] (16)
* [[Mirage (G1)#IDW Generation 1 continuity|Mirage]] (17)
* [[Red Alert (G1)#IDW Generation 1 continuity|Red Alert]] (19)
* [[Ratchet (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ratchet]] (22)
* [[Bluestreak (G1)#IDW Generation 1 continuity|Silverstreak]] (23)
* [[Jetfire (G1)#IDW Generation 1 continuity|Jetfire]] (24)
|c2=
* [[Menasor (G1)#IDW Generation 1 continuity|Menasor]] (5)
* [[Swindle (G1)#IDW Generation 1 continuity|Swindle]] (10)
* [[Scrapper (G1)#IDW Generation 1 continuity|Scrapper]] (13)
* [[Thundercracker (G1)#IDW Generation 1 continuity|Thundercracker]] (14)
* [[Mixmaster (G1)#IDW Generation 1 continuity|Mixmaster]] (15)
* [[Hook (G1)#IDW Generation 1 continuity|Hook]] (18)
* [[Breakdown (G1)#IDW Generation 1 continuity|Breakdown]] (20)
* [[Drag Strip (G1)#IDW Generation 1 continuity|Drag Strip]] (21)
|c3=
* [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#IDW Generation 1 continuity|Spike Witwicky]] (1)
* [[Joe Henderson]] (2)
* [[Skywatch]] pilot (3)
* [[Campolongo]] (7)
* Skywatch Personnel (9)
}}

==Quotes==
"No. I turned myself in because there had to be a change, and my people would not have been able to enact it if I had told them what I was doing."
:—'''Optimus Prime'''

"Everyone wants to focus on the big guy. Just 'cuz we have a new combiner."
:—'''Scrapper''' envies Menasor for taking the spotlight.

"Listen. Both of us can expend resources chiseling away at each other. Or we can work together to neutralize actual threats, like the one today."
:—'''Spike Witwicky''' [[Gordon Horiuchi|sounding a lot like someone else]] that made [[The Hanging Sword|a similar proposal]].

"So you will '''listen''' to me. And you will '''obey'''. No Autobot is being arrested today while I'm here, regardless of their mistakes."
:—'''Bumblebee''' tells Ultra Magnus to shut up and deal with it now.

==Notes==
* The cover showing the Autobots fighting Menasor was originally advertised as a wraparound cover. However, this was changed into cover A and cover B being two halves of that wraparound cover. [http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hAWK7DxnqXc/S1dzyDll7eI/AAAAAAAAA6Y/tKhiAjvz_4g/s1600-h/TF_O3_cvr_a.jpg]
* Additionally, the cover erroneously depicts Bumblebee in his pre-upgrade body, and [[Sideswipe (G1)#IDW Generation 1 continuity|Sideswipe]], who didn't actually participate in the battle.
*'Earthworks' is also the name of a novel by Brian Aldiss.

===Errors===
* [[Brawn (G1)#IDW Generation 1 continuity|Brawn]] and [[Jazz (G1)#IDW Generation 1 continuity|Jazz]], who accompanied [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ultra Magnus]] in the [[Things Fall Apart, Part 4: "Enemies of the System"|previous issue]], are nowhere to be seen in this issue.
* When [[Bumblebee (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Bumblebee]] orders the Autobots to focus their attacks on [[Dead End (G1)#IDW Generation 1 continuity|Dead End]], the [[Stunticon (G1)#IDW Generation 1 continuity|Stunticon]]'s name is misspelled "Dead-End".
* [[Breakdown (G1)#IDW Generation 1 continuity|Breakdown]] is miscolored like [[Red Alert (G1)#IDW Generation 1 continuity|Red Alert]] when surrendering to [[Skywatch]].

===Covers (3)===
* '''Cover A:''' Close up of Menasor attacking Rodimus and Bumblebee; art by [[Don Figueroa]] and colors by [[James Brown]].
* '''Cover B:''' Close up of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime]]; art by Don Figueroa and colors by James Brown.
* '''Cover RI:''' Optimus Prime admiring the forest scenery; art by [[Andrew Wildman]].

<gallery>
Image: Transformers 6-A.jpg|<strike>[[Hulk]]</strike> Menasor SMASH!
Image: Transformers 6-B.jpg|This cover was so epic that it cost Optimus Prime an arm and a leg...literally.
Image: Transformers 6-RI.jpg|[[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] came down with a serious case of [[Cosmic Rust (disease)|Cosmic Rust]] during the filming of the G1 Season 3 theme song.
</gallery>

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Things Fall Apart, Part 4: "Enemies of the System"

2014-09-09T17:00:43Z

Salkafar: /* Notes */

{{Comicstory|
|seriesissue=''[[The Transformers (IDW)|The Transformers]]'' #5
|prev=Things Fall Apart, Part 3: "Seasons in Flight"
|next=Things Fall Apart, Part 5: "Earthworks"
|title="Enemies of the System"
|image=IDW TF 5A.jpg
|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
|date= [[March 31]], [[2010]]
|coverdate=March 2010
|written by=[[Mike Costa]]
|art by=[[Don Figueroa]]
|colors by=[[James Brown]]
|letters by= [[Chris Mowry]]
|editor=[[Andy Schmidt]]
|associate editor=[[Denton J. Tipton]]
|continuity=[[IDW Generation 1 continuity|IDW continuity]]
|chronology=[[IDW timeline|Current era (2010)]]
}}
'''As Prime and Spike talk (still), things go from bad to worse when Ultra Magnus leads a team to arrest "Rodimus Prime"...'''

==Synopsis==
[[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime]] continue their chat; Prime admits that he felt he was an ineffective leader once the [[Decepticon]]s left. He also tells Spike how he admires the [[human]] race and their wisdom. He hopes his men will transform without him.

[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ultra Magnus]] returns to the [[Autobot]]s' cave and immediately states his intentions to assemble a team to arrest "[[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Rodimus Prime]]". [[Bumblebee (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Bumblebee]] questions this, as well as Magnus's choice of the recently traumatized [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]], but Magnus will have none of it and supersedes Bumblebee's complaints.

Spike takes a ride in [[Breakdown (G1)|Breakdown]] to clear his head, but is soon sideswiped by [[Drag Strip (G1)|Drag Strip]]. He, along with [[Wildrider (G1)|Wildrider]], had been looking for their fellow [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticon]] and are disgusted that he's being driven by a human. They decide that they will wreck Breakdown in order to kill Spike, because Breakdown can be repaired later. Wildrider rams him next, but Spike retaliates with a weapon he brought along. He tries to lead the two Decepticons back to [[Skywatch]], but [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]] appears traveling in the opposite direction and runs Spike off the road, where he dives into a ravine. As Spike requests a pick up from Skywatch, Breakdown is recovered and brought back to Hot Rod's site.

At the site, [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] spends a bit of time repairing Breakdown, and it attracts attention from [[Bluestreak (G1)|Silverstreak]], but Hot Rod dismisses his concerns. Ultra Magnus and his team arrive to arrest Rodimus, who explains that he isn't committing treason since the war is over. He tries to appeal to Bumblebee, but Magnus interrupts him. Just then, Swindle walks over and says that he'll take over now. Rodimus says that he has things under control, but Swindle drops the charade and says he plans to take the ship off the planet, and kill as many Autobots as he can before that. Magnus counters that the Autobots have him outnumbered, but Swindle gives the order for the Stunticons to merge into [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]]... his newest creation. Swindle tells Menasor to kill Magnus first...

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime]] (2)
* [[Bumblebee (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Bumblebee]] (3)
* [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] (4)
* [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ultra Magnus]] (5)
* [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] (6)
* [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] (7)
* [[Bluestreak (G1)|Silverstreak]] (13)
* [[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Hot Rod/"Rodimus Prime"]] (14)
* [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] (16)
|c2=
* [[Breakdown (G1)|Breakdown]] (9)
* [[Wildrider (G1)|Wildrider]] (10)
* [[Drag Strip (G1)|Drag Strip]] (11)
* [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]] (12)
* [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] (15)
* [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] (17)
* [[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]] (18)
* [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] (19)
|c3=
* [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] (1)
* [[Joe Henderson]] (8)
}}

== Quotes ==
"How fast do you think I'd have to go to squirt the human out of the window from a broadside? I say 200 mph." 
:—'''Wildrider''', posing a simple math word problem. And they say education is dull.

==Notes==
* Spike says he does not want to be disturbed unless [[Unicron|"some robot turns up capable of eating the entire planet"]].
* On page 16, bottom panel, Ultra Magnus' plate reads: "STACK84". This is a nod to [[Robert Stack]], who provided the voice of Ultra Magnus in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', and who passed away at 84 years of age.
* Bumblebee is in his new body. This, along with Rodimus's comment regarding Colonel Horiuchi, places this issue after ''[[The Transformers: Bumblebee]]'' concludes. As to how Rodimus knows about the dealings with Horiuchi, well... Maybe Bumblebee is an avid [[Autopedia]] updater?
* 'Enemies of the system' is also a story collection by Brian Aldiss.

===Covers (3)===
* '''Cover A:''' The Stunticons; art by [[Don Figueroa]] and colors by [[James Brown]].
* '''Cover B:''' Ultra Magnus investigating some ruins; art by [[Andrew Wildman]].
* '''Cover RI:''' Concept art of an unused design for Bumblebee (which is also the design actually used for Cliffjumper, minus the head); art by Don Figueroa.

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Image:IDW_TF_5A.jpg
Image:IDW_TF_5B.jpg
Image:Transformers_ONGOING_5_2.jpg
</gallery>

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Things Fall Apart, Part 3: "Seasons in Flight"

2014-09-09T16:59:50Z

Salkafar:

{{Comicstory|
|seriesissue=''[[The Transformers (IDW)|The Transformers]]'' #4
|prev=Things Fall Apart, Part 2: "A Rude Awakening"
|next=Things Fall Apart, Part 4: "Enemies of the System"
|title="Seasons in Flight"
|image=The_Transformers_4A.jpg
|caption=Peripheral vision is overrated.
|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
|date= [[February 24]], [[2010]]
|coverdate=January 2009
|written by=[[Mike Costa]]
|art by=[[Don Figueroa]]
|colors by=[[James Brown]]
|letters by=[[Robbie Robbins]]
|editor=[[Andy Schmidt]]
|assistant editor=
|associate editor=
|continuity=[[IDW Generation 1 continuity|IDW continuity]]
|chronology=[[IDW timeline|Current era (2010)]]
}}

'''Thundercracker develops some unique thoughts on humanity while Ultra Magnus meets "Rodimus Prime".'''

==Synopsis==
He chose his name for himself. His name is a word that can tear apart the day. His name… is [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]]. He was once an elite [[Decepticon]] [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]]. But he was cast out, and has been grounded on [[Earth]] for three years. At first, he was disgusted at the amount of organic life on Earth. His beaten-up state meant that plants started growing on him. This disgusted him, but he was intrigued by how life adapted and changed without plans or schematics. It took Thundercracker days to find shelter in the ruins of [[New York City]], and two weeks to construct a distress beacon. For eighteen months, he waited and watched television, fascinated by the [[human]]s' ways of reminding themselves of their culture. Then, finally, a ragtag bunch of stranded Decepticons found him—[[Octane (G1)|Tankor]], [[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]], [[Drag Strip (G1)|Drag Strip]], and [[Spyglass]]. Thundercracker tried to lead, but found he had no desire to. He hardly knew what being a Decepticon meant anymore. So leadership passed to [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]].

Back in the present, Swindle and [[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Hot Rod]] discuss the slow construction of their spaceship. Swindle suggests he get a couple more [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] out of human captivity, but Hot Rod is having none of it (after the [[Autobot]]s' [[All Hail Megatron issue 7|previous experience with them]]). Swindle praises Hot Rod for his revolutionary actions with the group, saying that the others have started calling him Rodimus Prime. Hot Rod thinks it's a bit much but Swindle reminds him of what he did, as opposed to [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime]]—he just surrendered. Swindle eventually convinces Hot Rod to allow him to rescue another [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticon]].

At [[Skywatch]], [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] is depressed at the lack of progress he's had with Optimus Prime—nothing will get him to reveal anything on the other Autobots. He feels pressure from his father's arrival the next day.

Back at Hot Rod's camp, [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]] and the other Stunticons spot something on the horizon—something that turns out to be [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ultra Magnus]]. Magnus plays policeman, attempting to find out the details of [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]'s death and make Hot Rod disassemble the craft they’re building. Magnus then spots Swindle and attempts to arrest him. Hot Rod stops Magnus and is accused of "colluding with the enemy". [[Prowl (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Prowl]] explains the current situation, and is revealed to be the reason that Magnus came to Earth—to investigate Ironhide's death. Outraged at Hot Rod and Prowl's actions, Magnus transforms and drives away. Swindle is amazed at Hot Rod’s support, to which Hot Rod reminds him of them being on the same side now.

Thundercracker suspects Swindle is planning something, noticing the confusion and anticipation from the others—especially the Autobots. He feels remorseful for the Autobots, of how lost they are. Thundercracker reminisces of how all the [[Transformer]]s are so old. He ponders what the purpose of their race is if they don't adapt to situations. He used to laugh at and detest the way the humans change so often. He thinks he's finally coming to terms with the meaning of… beautiful. He marvels at how, in three years, the humans have rebuilt Earth and have the Transformers in hiding. "We have so much to learn here", he says. "Yet all they want to do is fly away."

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Seaspray (G1)|Seaspray]] (8)
* [[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Hot Rod/Rodimus Prime]] (11)
* [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ultra Magnus]] (16)
* [[Prowl (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Prowl]] (17)
* [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]] (18)
* [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] (19)
* [[Bluestreak (G1)|Silverstreak]] (20)
* [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] (21)
|c2=
* [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] (1)
* [[Starscream (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Starscream]] (2)
* [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] (3)
* [[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]] (4)
* [[Spyglass]] (5)
* [[Octane (G1)|Tankor]] (6)
* [[Drag Strip (G1)|Drag Strip]] (7)
* [[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]] (9)
* [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] (10)
* [[Wildrider (G1)|Wildrider]] (12)
* [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]] (13)
* [[Hook (G1)|Hook]] (22)
* [[Mixmaster (G1)|Mixmaster]] (23)
* [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]] (24)
|c3=
* [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] (14)
* [[Joe Henderson]] (15)
* [[Campolongo]] (25)
}}

==Notes==
* Includes a [[Decepticomments]] section featuring exposition from writer Mike Costa, plus a contest to identify the BBC documentaries referenced in the issue.
* Thundercracker is now back to an F-22, after being an F-15 in ''[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron|All Hail Megatron]]'', and is a stylized version of [[E. J. Su]]'s design.
* Hot Rod's and Swindle's build site closely resembles the original Decepticon construction site spied on by [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] and [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] in "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]".
* After 26 years of Transformers fiction, this issue contains the first visual representation of [[Jesus]].
*The title may be a reference to the Brian Aldiss story collection.

===Errors===
* Thundercracker states that the events of ''All Hail Megatron'' were three years ago, but in issue #1, Optimus states is was only two years ago, so one of these is incorrect. Most solicitations before the first issue repeatedly stated it was three years ago so your guess is as good as ours.

===Covers (3)===
* '''Cover A:''' Thundercracker soars above a city; art by [[Don Figueroa]] and colors by [[James Brown]].
* '''Cover B:''' Thundercracker soars above the clouds; art by [[Andrew Wildman]].
* '''Cover RI:''' Concept art of [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]; art by Don Figueroa.

<gallery>
Image:The Transformers 4A.jpg|I believe I can fly...
Image:The Transformers 4B.jpg|I believe I can touch the sky...
Image:The Transformers 4RI.jpg|"Bring out yer mechs!"
</gallery>

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Things Fall Apart, Part 2: "A Rude Awakening"

2014-09-09T16:57:49Z

Salkafar:

{{Comicstory|
|seriesissue=''[[The Transformers (IDW)|The Transformers]]'' #3
|prev=Things Fall Apart, Part 1: "New Arrivals, Old Encounters"
|next=Things Fall Apart, Part 3: "Seasons in Flight"
|seriesissue2=
|prev2=
|next2=
|title="A Rude Awakening"
|image=TFO 3 cvr A.jpg
|caption="I've got time for you now! And you! And you..."
|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
|date= [[January 13]], [[2010]]
|coverdate=December 2009
|written by=[[Mike Costa]]
|art by=[[Don Figueroa]]
|colors by=[[James Brown]]
|letters by=[[Chris Mowry]]
|editor=[[Andy Schmidt]]
|assistant editor=[[Carlos Guzman]]
|associate editor=[[Denton J. Tipton]]
|continuity=[[IDW Generation 1 continuity|IDW continuity]]
|chronology=[[IDW timeline|Current era (2010)]]
}}

'''Ultra Magnus's arrival casts an unwanted spotlight on recent occurrences within the Earthbound Autobots.'''

==Synopsis==
In an old army hangar, [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] whines about a headache. [[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Hot Rod]] comes in and reveals he's changed his mind about getting off [[Earth]] as soon as possible, instead wanting to get all the [[Autobot]]s in [[human]] custody out as well. He shows Jetfire their new [[Decepticon]] comrades, saying there are no sides anymore.

Meanwhile at [[Autobase]], [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ultra Magnus]] explains to the bots he's here to investigate what they've been up to. [[Bumblebee (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Bumblebee]] explains the situation, from which Magnus somehow discerns that [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] has died.

At [[Skywatch]] headquarters, [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] tries to talk to [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime]]. Spike wants to make things easier for him, but Optimus just accepts his fate and broods. Spike's colleague asks why he's doing this and Spike says he's trying to have something to give [[Sparkplug Witwicky|his dad]] when he arrives.

Back at Autobase, Ultra Magnus investigates the events on Earth as if it was a crime scene. He thinks that Bumblebee might not be a capable leader, especially when more Autobots—[[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]], [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]], [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]] and [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]]—leave. Ultra Magnus leaves to find Hot Rod.

Back in Hot Rod's group, Jetfire says he can't build things, to which Hot Rod replies that he isn't building, just disassembling. Also, [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] and [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] aren't too keen on their new Decepticon comrades.

At Skywatch, Spike has detected Blurr's group and sends guys to capture them. Blurr thinks his friends are slow when a Skywatch mine blows him up. Hoist, Beachcomber and Tracks are quickly subdued by Skywatch, but Blurr runs away, breaking the sound barrier. The others are brought back to Skywatch where Spike asks Optimus Prime again if he wants to talk.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] (1)
* [[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Hot Rod]] (2)
* [[Ratchet (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ratchet]] (9)
* [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] (10)
* [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (11)
* [[Seaspray (G1)|Seaspray]] (12)
* [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] (13)
* [[Bumblebee (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Bumblebee]] (14)
* [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ultra Magnus]] (15)
* [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] (16)
* [[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]] (17)
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime]] (19)
* [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] (22)
* [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] (23)
* [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]] (24)
* [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] (25)
* [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] (26)
* [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] (27)
* [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] (28)
|c2=
* [[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]] (3)
* [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]] (4)
* [[Mixmaster (G1)|Mixmaster]] (5)
* [[Hook (G1)|Hook]] (6)
* [[Wildrider (G1)|Wildrider]] (7)
* [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] (8)
* [[Breakdown (G1)|Breakdown]] (21)
* [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] (29)
|c3=
* [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] (18)
* [[Joe Henderson]] (20)
* [[Campolongo]] (30)
* [[Kyle Pennington]] (31)
}}

==Notes==
* The introduction page establishes that this issue takes place after [[Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 1|''Last Stand of the Wreckers'' #1]], but before [[The Hanging Sword|''Bumblebee'' #1]].
* Beachcomber has seemingly made a full recovery from the events of "[[Spotlight: Blaster]]".
* Hot Rod's group needs to build a new ship from scratch, despite the fact new Autobots had been arriving on Earth and presumably brought ships with them in the process.
* It seems that more Decepticons didn't make it off Earth than did during their final evacuation.
* When Magnus arrives and is talking to the various Autobots in the base he stops talking like his normal self and starts trying to talk in vernacular. Comedically none of the Autobots get what he's talking about.
*While the title may not refer to anything other than the concept itself, it ''is'' an existing Transformers reference...

===Errors===
*Campolongo's name is spelled "Campologno". Since this is his first appearance, this error wasn't made clear until he was namechecked again in [[Scrapper (issue)|issue 8]].

===Covers (3)===
{{picsneeded|cover RI}}
* '''Cover A:''' Ultra Magnus unloads his weapons on some poor sap; art by [[Don Figueroa]] and colors by [[James Brown|J Brown]].
* '''Cover B:''' Hot Rod does a [[Wolverine (superhero)|Wolverine]] pose; art by [[Andrew Wildman]].
* '''Cover RI:''' Concept art of Jetfire; art by Don Figueroa.

<gallery>
Image:TFO 3 cvr A.jpg|"Dammit Hot Rod, the Matrix was meant for me!"
Image:IDW TF 3B.jpg|"I'm the best at what I do, and what I do ain't very nice!"
Image:IDW TF 3RI.jpg|"It was logical to reformat... wasn't it?"
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International Incident Part 4: "All My Sins Remembered"

2014-09-09T16:49:57Z

Salkafar:

{{Comicstory|
|seriesissue=''[[The Transformers (IDW)|The Transformers]]'' #12
|prev=International Incident Part 3: "Hawk Among the Sparrows"
|next=Heart Like a Wheel
|title=International Incident Part 4: "All My Sins Remembered"
|image=Transformers_12B.jpg
|caption=The goodie robots love DEMOCRACY. The baddie robots love COMMUNISM.
|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
|date= [[October 13]], [[2010]]
|coverdate= October 2010
|written by=[[Mike Costa]]
|art by=[[Guido Guidi]]
|colors by=[[James Brown|J. Brown]]
|letters by=[[Shawn Lee]]
|assistant editor=[[Carlos Guzman]]
|editor=[[Andy Schmidt]]
|continuity=[[IDW Generation 1 continuity|IDW continuity]]
|chronology=[[IDW timeline|Current era (2010)]]
}}
'''The confrontation between Autobots, Combaticons and Predacons boils over.'''

==Synopsis==
At the [[China|Chinese]]-[[North Korea]]n border, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime]] attempts to convince the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacon]]s to stand down, while [[Prowl (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Prowl]] surreptitiously reports to [[Bumblebee (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Bumblebee]]. The Predacons agree to leave, until [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] shoots [[Rampage (G1)|Rampage]] in the back, spurring the Predacons into a full-out brawl with the [[Autobot]]s.

Back at base, Bumblebee, [[Kyle Pennington|Pennington]] and [[Bluestreak (G1)|Silverstreak]] watch on, unsure of what to do. Before they can lend aid, [[Sandra (G1)|Sandra]] unilaterally decides to break the encryption on the video feed, broadcasting the [[Transformer]]s' battle to the public. In response, the [[Russia]]n government announces that it has launched a nuclear missile at the battle.

Pennington radios the news to [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]], who attempts to get both sides to stop in light of the threat. Rampage initially disbelieves it, but Onslaught confirms on information from [[Pyongyang]]. With [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] already gone, the Autobots are forced to rely on [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]] to divert the nuclear missile.

Back at the battle site, the Predacons have left, leaving the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]]s in Autobot hands. Optimus explains that Thundercracker left to destroy the [[energon plant]]s in [[Dandong]] and Pyongyang, effectively cutting off the ability of China and North Korea to provide resources for (and command the loyalty of) any Cybertronians. Thus ends the immediate threat, leaving the new question of how to handle the problem of the Autobot's secret being blown open.

A week later, with the Autobot-[[United States military]] alliance on shaky ground, Bumblebee makes the decision to go public and confront the media himself, calling on Autobot and human alike to have the courage to work together. His speech seems on the verge of convincing the rioting protesters, when a protester pulls an energy weapon and blasts Bumblebee, leaving him on the ground, optics black...

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime]] (1)
*[[Prowl (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Prowl]] (3)
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Bumblebee]] (4)
*[[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]] (11)
*[[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] (12)
*[[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] (13)
*[[Bluestreak (G1)|Silverstreak]] (14)
*[[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] (16)
*[[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (18)
*[[Ratchet (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ratchet]] (19)
*[[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] (21)
|c2=
*[[Rampage (G1)|Rampage]] (2)
*[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] (6)
*[[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]] (7)
*[[Tantrum]] (8)
*[[Headstrong]] (9)
*[[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] (10)
*[[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]] (17)
*[[Vortex (G1)|Vortex]] (20)
|c3=
*[[Kyle Pennington]] (5)
*[[Sandra (G1)|Sandra]] (12)
*[[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] (15)
*[[Joe Gladki]] (22)
}}

==Quotes==
"Cosmos! On my count, you're going to free up one of the satellites you're running a subterfuge on." 
"Okay, but... Bumblebee, what I'm doing up here is not easy. I'm creating two totally independent video-feeds, rendering in real time while counterfeiting a forty-five character digital water mark. Two digital water marks. Plus-" 
"Then cutting it down to one will be way easier, right? Okay, thirty seconds." 
"...Razzafrazzen..." 
:—'''Bumblebee''' puts the pressure on '''Cosmos'''.

==Notes==
* Rampage notes that the Predacons have sided with the People's Republic of China because they respect their patience. This makes a certain degree of sense; per his original [[bio]], patience and a dedication to biding your time until the moment is right are the defining traits of their old leader, [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] (who is stranded on an asteroid with [[Starscream (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Starscream]]'s Decepticons, last seen in [[All His Engines|issue #7]]). It seems that in the absence of Razorclaw, the team has gravitated towards a command structure similar to the one they're used to operating under.
* The title is a partial quote from William Shakespeare's play ''Hamlet''; Hamlet, pretending to have lost his mind to enable his revenge on his murderous uncle, pushes away his beloved Ophelia in the process, not wanting to drag her into it. His last words to her are a request to pray for him: "In thy orisons be all my sins remembered".

===Covers (4)===
*'''Cover A:''' Bumblebee at a podium speaking to the public; art by [[Don Figueroa]], colors by [[James Brown|J.Brown]].
*'''Cover B:''' Optimus, Onslaught and Rampage in front of the national flags of their alliances; art by [[Guido Guidi]], colors by J.Brown.
*'''Cover RI:''' Concept drawing of Wheeljack; art by Don Figueroa.
*'''[[New York Comic Con]] exclusive cover:''' Prowl, [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]], [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]], [[Brainstorm]] and [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] fighting [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]], in a homage to ''[[wikipedia:File:Magnetodebut.png|Uncanny X-Men'' #1]]; art by [[Casey Coller]], colors by [[John-Paul Bove]].

<gallery>
Image: Transformers 12A.jpg|Errr, I lost my notes. Help me out guys!
Image: Transformers 12B.jpg|Truth, justice and the American way are the rights of all sentient beings.
Image: Transformers 12RI.jpg|Don't talk smack to 'Jack!
Image: Transformers 12NYCC.jpg|[[Michael Bell|Mikey]] likes it!
</gallery>

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[[Category:IDW The Transformers issues]]

International Incident Part 3: "Hawk Among the Sparrows"

2014-09-09T16:45:26Z

Salkafar:

{{Comicstory|
|seriesissue=''[[The Transformers (IDW)|The Transformers]]'' #11
|prev=International Incident Part 2: "Ranks of Bronze"
|next=International Incident Part 4: "All My Sins Remembered"
|title=International Incident Part 3: "Hawk Among the Sparrows"
|image=TF11 cvrb.jpg
|caption=Death from above! Blue Death!
|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
|date= [[September 15]], [[2010]]
|coverdate= September 2010
|written by=[[Mike Costa]]
|art by=[[Guido Guidi]]
|colors by=[[James Brown|J. Brown]]
|letters by=[[Neil Uyetake]]
|assistant editor=[[Carlos Guzman]]
|editor=[[Andy Schmidt]]
|continuity=[[IDW Generation 1 continuity|IDW continuity]]
|chronology=[[IDW timeline|Current era (2010)]]
}}
'''The Autobots have another go at the Combaticons, and Bumblebee tries to get Thundercracker to help.'''

==Synopsis==
Somewhere in the [[United States of America|United States]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Bumblebee]] tries to get [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] to help the [[Autobot]]s in [[North Korea]]. Thundercracker doesn’t want to join the Autobots and thinks that Bumblebee is grasping at straws. However, Bumblebee eventually convinces Thundercracker to join, reminding him of his [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]] heritage.

Back at [[Skywatch]] headquarters, [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] gripes to [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] and [[Bluestreak (G1)|Silverstreak]] about not going to North Korea. Silverstreak acts snarky and tries to calm him down, but both are told to shut up by [[human]] soldier [[Kyle Pennington|Pennington]]. A comrade, [[Sandra (G1)|Sandra]] voices her concerns about Brawn and the illegal operation they’re doing (harboring Cybertronians), but Pennington brushes it off.

In North Korea, the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]]s talk about the aft-kicking they gave the Autobots. [[Vortex (G1)|Vortex]] wishes they'd come back so he could "scrap 'em". He is then promptly thrown out of the hangar and pinned onto [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s front. Eventually falling off, the others try and cut off his helicopter blades.

Up in space, satellite-Autobot [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]] hacks a spy satellite to broadcast loops so the Autobots can fight in robot mode. With the go, Prime transforms and punches [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] in the mouth. The others are beaten away by Vortex, who tries to escape but is thrown back on the ground by Thundercracker. While fighting, Prime and Onslaught have a little talk about working for the humans. Onslaught says that Prime is doing the same as the Combaticons, but Prime replies that he is working to promote peace, and, with Thundercracker's help, gets Onslaught on his knees. But before he can finish, the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]] show up, telling him he’s too close to the "great Republic of [[China]]".

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Bumblebee]] (2)
*[[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] (3)
*[[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] (4)
*[[Bluestreak (G1)|Silverstreak]] (5)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime]] (11)
*[[Ratchet (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ratchet]] (12)
*[[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]] (13)
*[[Prowl (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Prowl]] (14)
*[[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] (15)
|c2=
*[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] (1)
*[[Vortex (G1)|Vortex]] (8)
*[[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] (9)
*[[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]] (10)
*[[Headstrong]] (16)
*[[Rampage (G1)|Rampage]] (17)
*[[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]] (18)
*[[Tantrum]] (19)
|c3=
*[[Kyle Pennington]] (6)
*[[Sandra (G1)|Sandra]] (7)
}}

==Notes==
===Errors===
* On Cover A, Optimus Prime's left leg is colored as if it is part of Rampage.
* On page 5, Bumblebee's Autobot insignia is missing in the second panel.
* The very next panel, in which Bumblebee switches off Thundercracker's television, has Thundercracker minus his wing stripes ''and'' Decepticon insignia.
* The [[Wikipedia:Republic of China|Republic of China]] is ''[[Wikipedia:Taiwan|Taiwan]]''. Rampage is thinking of the [[China|People's Republic of China]].
* When Bumblebee is chatting to Cosmos in vehicle mode, his speech bubble is transparent
* Thundercracker manages to knock Vortex into the ground when he's in front of him.
* The title refers to a novel by Dean McLaughlin, which involves a modern fighter jet being transported in time and facing WWI aircraft.

===Covers (3)===
*'''Cover A:''' Optimus fighting off Rampage; art by [[Don Figueroa]], colors by [[Andrew Dalhouse]].
*'''Cover B:''' Bumblebee riding atop Thundercracker with four of the Predacons looking onward; art by [[Guido Guidi]], colors by [[James Brown|J.Brown]].
*'''Cover RI:''' Concept drawing of Mirage; art by Don Figueroa.

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Image: TF11_cvra.jpg|
Image: TF11_cvrb.jpg|Pathetic fools! There's no escape!
Image: TF11_cvrRI.jpg|
</gallery>

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[[Category:IDW The Transformers issues]]

International Incident Part 2: "Ranks of Bronze"

2014-09-09T16:43:33Z

Salkafar:

{{Comicstory|
|seriesissue=''[[The Transformers (IDW)|The Transformers]]'' #10
|prev=International Incident Part 1: "The Land Ironclads"
|next=International Incident Part 3: "Hawk Among the Sparrows"
|title=International Incident Part 2: "Ranks of Bronze"
|image=Transformers 10A.jpg
|caption=
|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
|date= [[August 11]], [[2010]]
|coverdate=August 2010
|written by=[[Mike Costa]]
|art by=[[Guido Guidi]]
|colors by=[[James Brown|J. Brown]]
|letters by=[[Neil Uyetake]]
|assistant editor=[[Carlos Guzman]]
|editor=[[Andy Schmidt]]
|continuity=[[IDW Generation 1 continuity|IDW continuity]]
|chronology=[[IDW timeline|Current era (2010)]]
}}
'''The Autobots sneak into North Korea.'''

==Synopsis==
On a dock in [[Incheon]], [[South Korea]], [[Campolongo]] is hooking up a shipping container to a crane when he is confronted by a rather officious dockworker. The dockworker, quite reasonably, wants to know what sort of shipping company has the power to force a shipyard to unload a single ship at a time when there's alien attacks occurring within 10 miles. Unable to successfully bluff the operation even with [[Joe Henderson]]'s help, Campolongo incapacitates the dockworker with a sleeper hold and tosses him into the water. Henderson and Campolongo argue about this course of action, bemoaning the limited time they've had to run the operation. [[Skywatch]] field commander [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] silences his subordinates and gets their assistance in opening the seven shipping containers, revealing seven [[Autobot]]s in their [[alternate mode|vehicular forms]].

Once freed from his container, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime]] asks if there's a problem. Spike complains about the lack of smarts that his unit has been displaying. Prime reminds him that a unit is a reflection of its commanding officer. After that, the Autobots and Skywatch personnel enter a hangar, allowing the Autobots to transform into their robot forms without being spotted by the watchful eyes of any orbiting reconnaissance satellites. Witwicky reminds them that the mission is strictly off the book now that Cybertronians have been classified as Weapons of Mass Destruction, so they'll have to engage the enemy without revealing their robotic nature. The Autobots will have to fight in their alternate modes. Spike reveals that Prime's trailer contains a lot of weaponry, and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] is tasked with attaching that weaponry to the Autobots' vehicular bodies.

Further inland, [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]], [[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]], and [[Vortex (G1)|Vortex]] are relaxing, and celebrating not having to deal with [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] or [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]] bossing them around. At this point, [[Kim Jong Du]] storms out with his bodyguards to admonish the idling [[Decepticon]]s and order them to deal with the [[United States of America|United States]]/South Korea forces that are mustering. Brawl is less than happy to be ordered about by a [[human]] and makes his objections known to Onslaught. The Combaticon leader says they have to keep this up as long as Kim has [[energon]], but he has a plan. Vortex calls him on it, and Onslaught admits that he's ''formulating'' a plan. This causes Brawl to claim that he misses Swindle.

A short while later, an American NCO is rallying his troops to face off against the three Combaticons. As he's declaring that the humans won't let machines just march in, an extremely up-gunned [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] goes speeding past to engage the Decepticon foe. Smokescreen lays down a smokescreen as he blasts Vortex. This leads Onslaught to wonder if there are Autobots present. Onslaught's suspicions are confirmed when Optimus Prime emerges from the smoke at ramming speed and barrels into the luckless Decepticon. Vortex uses his rotors to redirect the smokescreen at Smokescreen, reasoning that the Autobot can't see through it either. Taking advantage of the distraction, Vortex takes to the skies and transforms to helicopter mode, bragging that the Autobot/Skywatch force is doomed without air support.

Spike obviously agrees with Vortex, as he orders the hitherto hidden [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] to engage the Combaticon helicopter. Meanwhile, the ground-based Decepticon forces are trying to figure out why the Autobots won't transform, preferring to remain as sitting ducks in their alternate modes. As Onslaught starts tearing into Prime's cab, Skywatch deploys their Beta Team of [[crash suit]]s. The Autobots and the crash suits start herding the Combaticons towards the sea, where a waiting [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] unleashes a debilitating volley of firepower at the Decepticon duo, effectively pinning them. Immediately after this, Vortex blasts Jetfire, damaging the Autobot's wing and causing him to plummet into a collision with Broadside. The huge explosion this causes distracts the Autobots long enough for the three Combaticons to flee the area.

A short time later, the Autobots are back in the hangar, with [[Ratchet (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ratchet]] working on repairing some of the damage to Broadside and Jetfire. Spike wants to know how come the other Skywatch personnel allowed Brawl to escape. Campolongo and Henderson point out that the Combaticons are protected from Skywatch's [[Suppressor (device)|suppressors]] and without that advantage, they can't stop a tank. Optimus notes that Jetfire, as a research scientist, really is no match for a soldier of Vortex's caliber. Ratchet interrupts the debrief to give a prognosis on Jetfire: he'll be out of action for at least a week. [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] grouses that this will leave them without air support and the option of transforming, meaning that they'll have almost no chance of victory. Prime states that he's been in contact with the Autobot leader, [[Bumblebee (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Bumblebee]], and that Bumblebee has a plan.

Bumblebee is giving a speech to a potential new recruit, mentioning how times have changed, and how they're not really sure where things are now, citing [[Drift (G1)|Drift]] as an example. Bumblebee talks about how the situation is much bigger than it used to be and that it threatens all Autobots and Decepticons. Bumblebee concludes by asking [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] to join his force as the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]] ponders...

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters

|c1=
* [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (5)
* [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] (6)
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime]] (7)
* [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] (8)
* [[Prowl (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Prowl]] (9)
* [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] (10)
* [[Ratchet (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ratchet]] (11)
* [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] (17)
* [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] (18)
* [[Bumblebee (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Bumblebee]] (19)
|c2=
* [[Vortex (G1)|Vortex]] (12)
* [[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]] (13)
* [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] (14)
* [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] (20)

|c3=
* [[Campolongo]] (1)
* South Korean customs official (2)
* [[Joe Henderson]] (3)
* [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] (4)
* [[Kim Jong Du]] (15)
* US Army commander (16)
}}

==Quotes==
'''Onslaught''': As long as [Kim Jong Du] has the energon, we have to keep this up. But don't worry, I have a plan. 
'''Vortex''': Oh, you have a '''plan'''? Are you learning to make energon? 
'''Onslaught''': No. 
'''Vortex''': Are you figuring out how to capture the facility without blowing the whole thing sky high? 
'''Onslaught''': Well...no...look, I'm '''formulating''' a plan, okay? I '''will''' have one.
:—Onslaught, demonstrating his unparalleled mastery of strategy

==Notes==
*''Once again'' the designs for the Transformer characters have changed, with artist Guido Guidi giving the Autobots character models that are closer to the style he used during ''[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron|All Hail Megatron]]'' but incorporating details from [[Don Figueroa]]'s run in ''The Transformers'' ongoing series. The notable exception is Jetfire, who retains his (more or less) [[Floro Dery]]-designed character model. Bumblebee's design has changed as well, now being a cross between Don Figueroa's original design and Guido Guidi's very simplistic reinterpretation from the previous issue. The most notable change is the return of the split Dodge Challenger hood chest and the Autobot symbol underneath it. Meanwhile, the Combaticons have less detailed character models that more closely resemble their original toys than Dery-based models seen in the previous issue.
*Skywatch soldier Campolongo has been providing the Autobots with his DVDs in an attempt at a cultural exchange. Evidently, among them are television series and movies starring [[Patton Oswalt]].
*Broadside has an emblem that looks like the [[Cybertron Elite Guard]] logo, but it's actually a LEGO 4005-1: Tug Boat homage.<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/comic-books-graphic-novels/318429-transformers-10-preview-review-thread-2.html#post5105571 Guido post at TFW 2005 message board.]</ref>
*The cannons on the sides of Optimus Prime's trailer are based on the missile launcher accessories from the ''[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Generation 2]]'' version of his original toy.
*Onslaught and Vortex are shown opening their [[mouthplate]]s to reveal mouths underneath. Brawl can probably do this too.
*As Ratchet repairs Broadside and Jetfire, the rarely seen [[onebox component|repair bay]] from his original toy sits next to him.
*Onslaught, the guy whose personality revolves around making plans, can't think up a plan without [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle's]] help?
*When Spike is removing hay from Prime, the side of his vehicle mode says Cybertron. Guess he really misses home?
*Using mechanical suits and guns on vehicle modes are ''such good ways to be in disguise''.
*The title is a reference to a novel by David Drake, about Roman soldiers who are abducted by aliens to fight wars for them.

===Errors===
* On page 8, Prime's license plate is blank
* On page 11, when Vortex speaks to Kim Jong Du, the "<" is missing.
* On page 13, when being viewed through binoculars, all three Combaticons are missing their Decepticon insignia.
* Also on page 13, one of the military guys describes the Combaticons as "tough costumers" instead of "tough customers".
* On page 15, when Vortex attacks Cliffjumper, the latter is colored like Smokescreen.
* On page 22, Bumblebee's wings are colored to match the television screens.
* The Photoshopped faction symbols are rather sloppily applied throughout the issue.

===Covers (2)===
* '''Cover A:''' Jetfire getting blasted out of the sky; art by [[Guido Guidi]], colors by [[James Brown|J. Brown]]
* '''Cover RI:''' The Autobots in the darkness; art by [[Charles Paul Wilson III]]

<gallery>
Image: Transformers 10A.jpg|[[GEEWUN]] or die!
Image: Transformers 10RI.jpg|"Will someone please turn on their slaggin' headlights?!"
</gallery>

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All His Engines

2014-09-06T11:17:08Z

Salkafar:

{{Comicstory|
|seriesissue=''[[The Transformers (IDW)|The Transformers]]'' #7
|prev=Things Fall Apart, Part 5: "Earthworks"
|next=Scrapper (issue)
|title="All His Engines"
|image=Transformers 7-A.jpg
|caption=
|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
|date= [[May 26]], [[2010]]
|coverdate=May 2010
|written by=[[Mike Costa]]
|art by=[[E. J. Su]]
|colors by=[[James Brown]]
|letters by= [[Neil Uyetake]]
|editor=[[Carlos Guzman]]
|associate editor=[[Denton J. Tipton]]
|continuity=[[IDW Generation 1 continuity|IDW continuity]]
|chronology=[[IDW timeline|Current era (2010)]]
}}
'''A recovering Megatron reflects on the current state of the Decepticons and the Autobots' alliance with humanity.'''

==Synopsis==
[[File:IDWTF7-SunstormAcidstorm.jpg|thumb|left|200px]]
Three years after [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]]'s defeat on [[Earth]], the majority of the remaining [[Decepticon]]s are located on a desolate asteroid, under the self-proclaimed command of [[Starscream (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Starscream]]. [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]] and [[Acid Storm (G1)|Acid Storm]] sit dejected, while [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] and [[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]] fight with each other. Elsewhere on the asteroid. [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]] is pursued by [[Needlenose]], [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]], Kickback, and [[Pounce]] after stealing more than his share of [[energon]] rations. After initially escaping by firing his boot jets into the others, Dreadwind is gunned down and killed by the other three, who then fight amongst themselves over who gets what part as they cannibalize the body, during which [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] looks on approvingly.

Elsewhere, [[Shockwave (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Shockwave]] has isolated himself in his laboratory, allegedly striving to fix the [[space bridge]], while [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] is based in the ship that took them to the asteroid. Starscream, wearing the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]], confronts [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] over his lack of progress in developing an energon processor, to which Bombshell replies that the Decepticons on the asteroid are now self-governing through cannibalism, under the supervision of Razorclaw. Starscream demands to know what Bombshell has been working on, and Bombshell presents him with a [[cerebro-shell]], which would allow Starscream to exert control over any Cybertronian he affixes it to.

At that moment a [[Quake (G1)|disgruntled Decepticon]] blasts a hole through the wall and bursts in, declaring "death to tyrants". Starscream throws the cerebro-shell at him, and once it is affixed he opens fire, shouting "die!" at the intruder, who then promptly dies, seemingly because Starscream ordered him to, as opposed to from any wounds. Starscream asks if Bombshell has created any more cerebro-shells.

Meanwhile, on Earth, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime]] and [[Sparkplug Witwicky|General Witwicky]] meet at a military facility, and Optimus thanks him for the contributions of [[human]] soldiers that made the defeat of the Decepticons possible. In private, General Witwicky is angered by the release of Optimus Prime and the [[Autobot]]s, stating that [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] has superseded his authority. Spike retorts that it was a tactical decision, that the Autobots aren't the enemy, and that they'd never be able to keep up technologically otherwise. General Witwicky points out that if General [[Allenby]] finds out. Spike will probably be court-martialed, to which Spike replies that they'll just have to keep it a secret.

After the general leaves, Spike speaks to [[Sandra (G1)|Sandra]], a soldier who used to work for General Allenby. She points out that if he is so much suspected of breaking protocol, Allenby will have him court-martialed, and that he has jeopardized all of those under his command by asking them to back his story, and that this underhanded approach goes against all the reasons that she decided to join the military for. Spike replies that the only lie that General Allenby has to believe is that Prime escaped custody prior to fighting [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]], as opposed to being released. They then go to meet the rest of the Autobot recruits, in the form of [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]], [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Bumblebee]], and [[Ratchet (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ratchet]].

Back on the asteroid, Megatron, badly damaged and in a [[CR chamber|CR tank]], stirs, clenches his fist, and vows that upon his return, Optimus Prime will be defeated.

==Featured characters==
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*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime]] (15)
*[[Ratchet (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ratchet]] (19)
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Bumblebee]] (20)
*[[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] (21)
*[[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] (22)
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*[[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]] (1)
*[[Acid Storm (G1)|Acid Storm]] (2)
*[[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] (3)
*[[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]] (4)
*[[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]] (5)
*[[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]] (6)
*[[Needlenose]] (7)
*[[Pounce]] (8)
*[[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] (9)
*[[Shockwave (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Shockwave]] (10)
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (11)
*[[Starscream (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Starscream]] (12)
*[[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] (13)
*[[Quake (G1)|Quake]] (14)
*[[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]] (23)
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*[[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] (16)
*[[Sparkplug Witwicky|Daniel Witwicky]] (17)
*[[Sandra (G1)|Sandra]] (18)
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==Quotes==
"Shockwave has isolated himself in his workshop, toiling without stop to rebuild the space bridge. Or so he says. No one has thought to check. No one would know what they were looking at if they did."
:—'''Megatron''' thinks that Shockwave may have hatched a cunning plan.

"Razorclaw has not been chosen by the Matrix of Leadership. He may enjoy observing this place like a game warden, but in Megatron's absence I must lead us into a new era!"
:—'''Starscream''' makes sure that Bombshell hasn't forgotten that he's the boss.

==Notes==
*Includes a [[Decepticomments]] section where editor [[Denton J. Tipton]] says good-bye to the readers. It also reveals the winner of the contest from "[[Things Fall Apart, Part 3: "Seasons in Flight"|Seasons in Flight]]".
*With this issue, art duties have been turned over to E.J. Su, and the characters are no longer drawn in [[Don Figueroa]]'s movie-inspired style. For example, the Autobots' designs are simplified versions of the character models Su developed back in 2005 for the ''[[The Transformers: Infiltration|Infiltration]]'' series.
*This issue reveals that, in IDW continuity at least, Dreadwind and Darkwing are siblings.
*Chapter title is from a quote from John Milton's 'Paradise Lost': "(...)Nor aught availed him now to have built in heaven high towers; nor did he scrape by all his engines, but was headlong sent with his industrious crew to build in hell." Needless to say, it refers to Satan.

===Errors===
*Some of Dreadwind's body parts are inconsistently colored - on page 2 and 3 his "leg wings" are colored gray, but on page 4 and 5 they're the same teal color as his shoulders, and then they're gray once more on page 7. His kneecaps suffer the same mis-coloring as they are colored purple in every page except 3 and 7 where they're gray.
*Bombshell's [[cerebro-shell]]s are depicted as miniature versions of his insect mode. This ''could'' be related to the miniature Bombshell from "[[Spotlight: Blaster]]", but it seems Bombshell invented them just now.
*Blurr is back in his Cybertronian body a la ''[[The Transformers: Bumblebee]]''.
*And speaking of Bumblebee, he's oddly back to his old Volkswagen body, rather than his Dodge Challenger-inspired body which had been used for the last few issues.
*To complete the alternate mode roundabout, Jetfire is now in a simplified version of his body from ''[[The Transformers: Stormbringer|Stormbringer]]'', as opposed to the much larger body with an Earth bomber alternate mode that he had previously.
*How DOES a barely functioning/on life support/half dead Megatron know so much about what's going on in the Decepticon camp AND Earth anyway?
*The issue title, which should be printed on the last page, is missing.<ref>"[http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?t=10070&start=30 Mike Costa and the Transformers Ongoing literary references]" post on IDW Publishing's forums.</ref>

===Covers (3)===
*'''Cover A:''' Close up of Megatron's face; art by [[Don Figueroa]] and colors by [[James Brown]].
* '''Cover B:''' An angry Megatron featuring a black helmet like in the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Marvel comics]]; art by [[Andrew Wildman]].
*'''Cover RI:''' Concept art of Hot Rod; art by Don Figueroa.
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