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2024-02-07T16:43:21Z

Shindero:

{{welcome}}
{{correctenglish}}
Please stop edit warring. If you continue trying to re-add information after multiple people have removed it, you're likely to be temporarily blocked from editing. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 08:41, 7 February 2024 (EST)

:I don't want to be rude but why this informations are not pertinent and can't be add ? I know my englsih is not perfect (it's not my birth language after all) and i try to be better -- [[User:Shindero|Shindero]] ([[User talk:Shindero|talk]]) 17:16, 7 February 2024 (EUROPE)
::It is not necessary to list every minor difference between two different toys. We only do that when a new toy is made by modifying an old one. However, Legacy Magmatron is a completely new toy made from scratch, so it does not make sense to note minor differences. Also, it is considered bad behavior to "edit war" by continuing to add or remove information when several people tell you not to. If you continue to do this, you may be blocked from editing. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 11:30, 7 February 2024 (EST)

I think this details interesting espcially when it talks about paleontology and works to be as realistic as possible with scientific advances -- [[User:Shindero|Shindero]] ([[User talk:Shindero|talk]]) 17:16, 7 February 2024 (EUROPE)

User talk:Shindero

2024-02-07T16:19:14Z

Shindero:

2023-05-18T14:51:47Z

Shindero:

Cyber Planet Key

2022-06-03T08:24:40Z

Shindero: /* Cybertron cartoon */

{{picsneeded|Individual pics from fiction, toys}}
[[File:Cyberplanetkeys.JPG|thumb|upright=1.4|right|The four Cyber Planet Keys. Clockwise from top left: [[Gigantion]], [[Earth]], [[Velocitron]], [[Jungle Planet (colony)|Jungle Planet]]. Not shown: the [[Cyber Key|billions of other random, meaningless ones]] from the show.]]

Eons ago, four '''Cyber Planet Keys''' were scattered across the universe on various planets. Each key is a portion of [[Primus]]'s [[Spark|lifeforce]], and if gathered together and plugged into the [[Omega Lock]], they can be used to awaken and restore him.

==Fiction==
===Unicron Trilogy cartoon continuity===
====''Cybertron'' cartoon====
The four Cyber Planet Keys were gifts from [[Primus]] to his creations. Created during the age following the first defeat of [[Unicron]], the goal of the keys was to spread Primus's essence to other fledgling planets and reformat them into "mirror images of Cybertron." The keys were loaded aboard four starships—the ''[[Atlantis]]'', the ''[[Ogygia (Cybertron)|Ogygia]]'', the ''[[Hyperborea (Cybertron)|Hyperborea]]'' and the ''[[Lemuria (Cybertron)|Lemuria]]''—and transported across the galaxy to four worlds selected to become [[Cybertronian colonies]]: [[Earth]], [[Velocitron]], [[Jungle Planet (colony)|Jungle Planet]] and [[Gigantion]], respectively. The intent was to connect the four colonized worlds via a gigantic, universe-spanning [[space bridge]], but for unknown reasons, the plan was never fulfilled: the planets were never reformatted, and the bridge was never constructed, leaving the four colonies stranded on their new worlds. As the eons rolled by, the colonies evolved in their own ways, with tales of their lost homeworld of Cybertron passing into legend. The Keys on both Velocitron and Jungle Planet would each become ingrained in their planet's culture, as the "Planet Cup" and the "Beast Totem" respectively. The Key of Earth was hidden away by [[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]] at the North Pole. {{storylink|Fallen (episode)|Fallen}} {{storylink|Balance}} {{storylink|Retreat}} The Cyber Key of Gigantion was used to supersize the planet and its inhabitants to give the physical edge over the advanced technology of the invading [[Planet X (Cybertron)|Planet X]]. {{storylink|Challenge}}

[[File:The Begin.jpg|right|upright=1|thumb|"G1 Optimus you're here ?"]]

In the year [[2030]], [[Primus]]' plan to contain the [[spark]] of [[Unicron]] with a sun was shattered when the star collapsed in upon itself, creating a massive [[Unicron Singularity|black hole]] that threatened the entire universe. {{storylink|Balancing Act, Pt 5}} So badly drained was Primus' power that he was rendered dormant, requiring the power of the Cyber Planet Keys to reactivate himself. Aware of this, the ancient Transformer [[Vector Prime]] traveled to Cybertron and charged [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s [[Autobot]]s with recovering the four lost artifacts. Unfortunately, Vector Prime's [[Planet Map|map]] to the location of the keys was stolen by [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]], and a race began to locate them before the Decepticons did. {{storylink|Fallen (episode)|Fallen}}

[[File:Cyb ep18 adding the key.jpg|right|upright=1.2|thumb|"Hey, kids! Want your own Cyber Key?"]]

The Velocitron Key was the first to be discovered, {{storylink|Rush (episode)|Rush}} with the Jungle Planet being located soon afterwards. {{storylink|Search (episode)|Search}}

As the Autobots on Earth dispatched their comrades to search for the keys on the colony worlds, they retrieved the Keys' focusing device, the [[Omega Lock]] aboard the starship ''Atlantis''. {{storylink| Ship}} Soon afterwards [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] won the Velocitron championship for the Cyber Key. When it was brought to Earth and reunited with the Omega Lock, the Lock sent out an energy pulse that reacted with the Keys on Jungle Planet and Earth. {{storylink|Champion}} Ignorant of Earth's connection to Cybertron, the Autobots searched the [[Arctic]] but failed to find any hints about the Key. {{storylink|Ice}}

After Optimus Prime had defeated [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]], the Autobots inserted the Jungle Planet's Key into the Lock. This surge of power temporarily awoke Primus' higher functions and caused another reaction from Earth's Cyber Key, sending the Autobots back to the North Pole. There they found [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] who awakened the [[Ancient Decepticon]]s, {{storylink|Trap}} and launched an open invasion for Earth's Cyber Key. While trying to fight the invasion, the Autobots befriended Evac who revealed the Key's existence to them. {{storylink|Invasion (episode)|Invasion}} When the Autobots decided to abandon Earth, Evac retrieved the Key from its resting point but ran afoul of Starscream who managed to steal the Omega Lock and the three Keys. {{storylink|Retreat}}

With the three Keys, Starscream began siphoning away a portion of Primus' power. {{storylink|Revelation (episode)|Revelation}} The Autobots managed to reclaim the Lock and Keys, bringing them to Cybertron, where Optimus substituted the missing Key with the [[Matrix of Leadership]], allowing Primus to transform to [[robot mode]]. {{storylink|Cybertron (episode)|Cybertron}} Despite the Matrix's power, the deity revealed he needed the fourth Key, directing them to Gigantion so they could retrieve it for him. {{storylink|Balance}}

In the inner sanctum of Gigantion, the Key was found aboard the ''Lemuria''. Though it was nearly claimed by Starscream, [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] was ultimately able to secure it for the Autobots when he used its power to temporarily become a giant himself. {{storylink|Optimus (episode)|Optimus}} Before the Autobots returned to the main universe however, the Lock and Keys were stolen by Megatron — now reformatted into Galvatron by leeching power from Gigantion's Key shortly after he'd arrived on the colony. {{storylink|Showdown (Cybertron)|Showdown}}

Using the Keys, Galvatron planned to accelerate total event collapse only to be defeated by the planet leaders. In a spiteful rage, the Decepticon let the Lock fall into the black hole, the gravity fluctuations ripping the Keys free. As each planet leader collected their Key, Optimus retrieved the Lock, with all five items returning to Primus and restoring his full power. Once Primus had closed the black hole, he transformed back into Cybertron with the returned Keys now making it a world that incorporated aspects of all four colonies. {{storylink|End}}

====''Timelines''====
{{stub|{{storylink|The Dark Heart of Sandokan}}}}

From the Autobot flagship ''[[Iron Hope (Cybertron)|Iron Hope]]'', [[Ultra Magnus (Energon)|Ultra Magnus]] sent out six scout ships in search of clues leading to the discovery of the Cyber Planet Keys. [[Longrack (Cybertron)|Longrack]]'s party landed on [[Combatron (planet)|Combatron]] and began to look for active [[Cyber Key]]s among the numerous remains of dead Transformers who perished in an old battle there. The hope was that the energy signature to the Cyber Key would be a clue to the location of a Cyber Planet Key. They did not have much luck with that. {{storylink|Force of Habit}}

===''TransTech''===
When [[Bulletbike (TransTech)|Bulletbike]] attempted to pilfer a [[Jungle Planet (colony)|Jungle Planet]] Cyber Planet Key from [[Ego (TransTech)|Ego]]'s office, the key emitted a primal roar of countless voices, severe heat as from a hunter's breath, and it bit Bulletbike. He chose not to mess with the key. {{storylink|I, Lowtech}}

===''United''===
[[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]]'s [[hoverboard]] utilized a Cyber Planet Key. {{storylink|Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#United|''United'' Optimus Primal toy bio}}

===''Wings Universe''===
[[File:HtF-Flamewargetspaid.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|right|Strangers have the best candy.]]
Cyber Planet Keys were used as a form of currency for Cybertronians, alongside [[Energon star]]s and coins. [[Cannonball (G1)|Cannonball]] paid [[Flamewar (G1)|Flamewar]] a substantial sum with these items in order to have her join his [[Star Seeker]]s on an energy raid. {{storylink|Hoist the Flag}}
{{--}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
The Unicron of [[Viron 704.08 Gamma]] used a Cyber Planet Key to merge his consciousness with his native [[Planet X (Cybertron)|Planet X]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/28}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
Cyber planet keys were a currency on post-Great War Cybertron. They were emblazed with the images of deceased famous Autobots and Decepticons, {{storylink|Identity Politics}} such as Ironhide, Shockwave, Starscream (worth 25 pieces), Prowl (50) and Soundwave (100). Soundwaves were especially seen as a sign of wealth. {{storylink|Not All Megatrons}}

{{stub|{{storylink|Trigger Warnings}}}}

==Key specifics==
===Powers===
The precise nature of interplay between the Cyber Planet Keys, the planets themselves, and the Transformers living on them is ill-defined at best. Vector Prime stated that the keys could "turn any planet into a mirror-image of Cybertron." {{storylink|Fallen (episode)|Fallen}} Obviously, this never happened, and it is unclear if the keys had any influence on the distintly different forms the planets or the Transformer societies would take on, or if conversely, the keys came to embody the different evolutionary paths the planets and societies naturally took. The only definite similarity between all the keys is that tapping into their power can alter a Transformer's physical form. [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Overhaul]] used the power of the Jungle Planet Key to become [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]], [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] used the combined power of the Earth, Velocitron and Jungle Planet Keys to become a skyscraper-sized giant, and [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] used the Gigantion Key to transform himself into Galvatron.

The Cyber Planet Keys imbue the inhabitants of their worlds with "Cyber Key Powers"—the ability to call on a small fragment of the power of Primus to unlock some new power or weapon. The Autobots were unaware of this ability until Vector Prime displayed his Cyber Key Power and awoke their own abilities. How the Decepticons acquired the ability remains unknown-although Megatron's [[Armor of Unicron]] may have generated their Keys. Conversely, the inhabitants of the colony worlds were aware of their Cyber Key Powers by the time the Cybertronian Transformers met them.

Most of the Autobots and Decepticons hailing from Cybertron call upon the power of Primus himself from their home planet, rather than from one of the four keys, but some of them come to be connected enough to the new worlds that they visit that, like the inhabitants of those worlds, they draw power from those planets' Cyber Planet Keys. Notably, a Transformer does not have to be on the planet in question to summon their Cyber Key Power.

===The Four Keys===
The Cyber Planet Key of the Speed Planet took the form of the Planet Cup, the ultimate trophy to be won in the planet's speed-obsessed and race-centered society. Ownership of the Cup denotes the world's leader; claiming the key also makes one the leader of Velocitron. Red in color, it is decorated with the symbol of a speedometer needle. In addition to the inhabitants of Velocitron, [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] also derives his Cyber Key Power from this key.

Jungle Planet's Cyber Planet Key is embodied in the Beast Totem, a dragon statue that rests in the throne room of Scourge's temple. The key is guarded by the leader of the Jungle Planet, who seemingly knows of the totem's true nature and is capable of revealing the true form of the key. Anyone seeking the key must defeat the planet leader in combat. This key is green, marked with a clawed paw print. Transformed into Leobreaker by this planet's key, Overhaul gained a new Cyber Key Power from it. Later on, his dark clone [[Nemesis Breaker]] would also use this style of Key to power up.

Unlike the other keys, Earth's Cyber Planet Key did not become lost or adopt a form that concealed it. Guarded throughout the years by Evac, it is blue and bears the image of a sunrise. It is hidden somewhere in the Arctic, in a location known only to the planet leader. Several of the Autobots and Decepticons from Cybertron drew their Cyber Key Powers from the Earth's key, including Landmine, [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]], [[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|Scattorshot]], [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] and [[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]], as did the ancient Autobots and Decepticons who came to the planet ages ago.

During Gigantion's war with [[Planet X (Cybertron)|Planet X]], the planet's inhabitants called upon its power to super-size their world, gaining the power necessary to drive back the armies of Planet X. Following this, as the Transformers of the planet began their cycle of constantly building new cities and layers, the key remained in the starship ''Lemuria'', resting comfortably on the lowest level of the planet. This key is purple, bearing several gears as a symbol. Only the natives of Gigantion were seen using their Cyber Planet Key for power, although Optimus Prime briefly accessed Gigantion's power when borrowing Metroplex's axe in battle.

==Toys==
===''Cybertron''===
[[File:Evac Cyber Key.jpg|thumb|Be honest: you shouted "CYBER KEY POWER!" every time you did this.]]
The toy packaging refers to all keys as Cyber Planet Keys. This differs from the cartoon which only refers to the four colony keys as Cyber Planet Keys, and the other, everyday keys as simply "[[Cyber Key]]s".

The four Cyber Planet Keys, as depicted in the cartoon, came with the following toys, who are the guardians of their respective planet's Key (or leader of the planet itself). They are distinguished from the more generic keys by the color of their borders-normal Cyber Keys have silver borders, while "true" Cyber Planet Keys had golden borders.

*'''Evac''' (Voyager Class, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GC-18'''
**''Accessories'': 2 missiles, rotor blade, gold Earth-style Cyber Planet Key

: He came with a gold-bordered Earth-style Cyber Planet Key; the [[Hasbro]] release has the [[Cyber Key Codes|Key Code]] "'''v49u'''" on the back.

*'''Metroplex''' (Leader-Class, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GC-23'''
**''Accessories:'' "Sparkdrinker", gold Giant Planet Cyber Planet Key

: He comes with a gold-bordered Gigantion-style Cyber Planet Key with the Key Code "'''lm74'''" on the back.

[[File:Cyb-toy Override.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Override with Velocitron Cyber Planet Key]]

*'''Override''' (Deluxe class, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''GC-10'''
**''Accessories'': Engine-blaster, Speed Planet Cyber Planet Key

: She came with a gold-bordered Velocitron-style Cyber Planet Key; the Hasbro release has the Key Code "'''dy7p'''" on the back.

*'''Scourge''' (Ultra, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''GD-07'''
**''Accessories'': Tail-axe, gold Jungle Planet Cyber Planet Key

: Scourge comes with a gold-bordered Jungle Planet Cyber Key, with the Key Code '''u2m8''' [[tampograph]]ed on the back.

*'''Starscream''' (Supreme, 2005)
**''Accessories'': Missile, Crown of Leadership, Decepticon Cybertron Cyber Planet Key, Gold Earth Cyber Planet Key

: Starscream also comes with a gold-bordered Earth-style Cyber Planet Key, with the Key Code '''s5a3''' [[tampograph]]ed on both keys.

==Notes==

*During the opening narration of the cartoon, when Prime mentions that the Autobots "must find the four Cyber Planet Keys before the Decepticons can use them for evil", the keys shown on screen are silver in colour, rather than gold. Also, the Giant Planet Key is replaced with an alternately coloured version of Vector Primes's key.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Planet Force''' (プラネットフォース ''Puranetto Fōsu''), '''Cyber Planet Key''' (''United'', サイバープラネットキー ''Saibā Puranetto Kī'')
*''French:'' '''Clé planétaire''' ("planetary key")
*''Spanish:'' '''Clave planetaria''' ("planetary key")
*''Ukrainian:'' '''Kiber-planetnyy klyuch''' (Кібер-планетний ключ, "Cyber-planetary key")

==External links==
*[http://snakas.web.fc2.com/cybertron/forcechip.htm Force Chip catalog] (Japanese)

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Cyber Planet Key

2022-06-03T08:24:21Z

Shindero: /* Cybertron cartoon */

{{picsneeded|Individual pics from fiction, toys}}
[[File:Cyberplanetkeys.JPG|thumb|upright=1.4|right|The four Cyber Planet Keys. Clockwise from top left: [[Gigantion]], [[Earth]], [[Velocitron]], [[Jungle Planet (colony)|Jungle Planet]]. Not shown: the [[Cyber Key|billions of other random, meaningless ones]] from the show.]]

Eons ago, four '''Cyber Planet Keys''' were scattered across the universe on various planets. Each key is a portion of [[Primus]]'s [[Spark|lifeforce]], and if gathered together and plugged into the [[Omega Lock]], they can be used to awaken and restore him.

==Fiction==
===Unicron Trilogy cartoon continuity===
====''Cybertron'' cartoon====
The four Cyber Planet Keys were gifts from [[Primus]] to his creations. Created during the age following the first defeat of [[Unicron]], the goal of the keys was to spread Primus's essence to other fledgling planets and reformat them into "mirror images of Cybertron." The keys were loaded aboard four starships—the ''[[Atlantis]]'', the ''[[Ogygia (Cybertron)|Ogygia]]'', the ''[[Hyperborea (Cybertron)|Hyperborea]]'' and the ''[[Lemuria (Cybertron)|Lemuria]]''—and transported across the galaxy to four worlds selected to become [[Cybertronian colonies]]: [[Earth]], [[Velocitron]], [[Jungle Planet (colony)|Jungle Planet]] and [[Gigantion]], respectively. The intent was to connect the four colonized worlds via a gigantic, universe-spanning [[space bridge]], but for unknown reasons, the plan was never fulfilled: the planets were never reformatted, and the bridge was never constructed, leaving the four colonies stranded on their new worlds. As the eons rolled by, the colonies evolved in their own ways, with tales of their lost homeworld of Cybertron passing into legend. The Keys on both Velocitron and Jungle Planet would each become ingrained in their planet's culture, as the "Planet Cup" and the "Beast Totem" respectively. The Key of Earth was hidden away by [[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]] at the North Pole. {{storylink|Fallen (episode)|Fallen}} {{storylink|Balance}} {{storylink|Retreat}} The Cyber Key of Gigantion was used to supersize the planet and its inhabitants to give the physical edge over the advanced technology of the invading [[Planet X (Cybertron)|Planet X]]. {{storylink|Challenge}}

[[File:The Begin.jpg|right|upright=1.2|thumb|"G1 Optimus you're here ?"]]

In the year [[2030]], [[Primus]]' plan to contain the [[spark]] of [[Unicron]] with a sun was shattered when the star collapsed in upon itself, creating a massive [[Unicron Singularity|black hole]] that threatened the entire universe. {{storylink|Balancing Act, Pt 5}} So badly drained was Primus' power that he was rendered dormant, requiring the power of the Cyber Planet Keys to reactivate himself. Aware of this, the ancient Transformer [[Vector Prime]] traveled to Cybertron and charged [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s [[Autobot]]s with recovering the four lost artifacts. Unfortunately, Vector Prime's [[Planet Map|map]] to the location of the keys was stolen by [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]], and a race began to locate them before the Decepticons did. {{storylink|Fallen (episode)|Fallen}}

[[File:Cyb ep18 adding the key.jpg|right|upright=1.2|thumb|"Hey, kids! Want your own Cyber Key?"]]

The Velocitron Key was the first to be discovered, {{storylink|Rush (episode)|Rush}} with the Jungle Planet being located soon afterwards. {{storylink|Search (episode)|Search}}

As the Autobots on Earth dispatched their comrades to search for the keys on the colony worlds, they retrieved the Keys' focusing device, the [[Omega Lock]] aboard the starship ''Atlantis''. {{storylink| Ship}} Soon afterwards [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] won the Velocitron championship for the Cyber Key. When it was brought to Earth and reunited with the Omega Lock, the Lock sent out an energy pulse that reacted with the Keys on Jungle Planet and Earth. {{storylink|Champion}} Ignorant of Earth's connection to Cybertron, the Autobots searched the [[Arctic]] but failed to find any hints about the Key. {{storylink|Ice}}

After Optimus Prime had defeated [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]], the Autobots inserted the Jungle Planet's Key into the Lock. This surge of power temporarily awoke Primus' higher functions and caused another reaction from Earth's Cyber Key, sending the Autobots back to the North Pole. There they found [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] who awakened the [[Ancient Decepticon]]s, {{storylink|Trap}} and launched an open invasion for Earth's Cyber Key. While trying to fight the invasion, the Autobots befriended Evac who revealed the Key's existence to them. {{storylink|Invasion (episode)|Invasion}} When the Autobots decided to abandon Earth, Evac retrieved the Key from its resting point but ran afoul of Starscream who managed to steal the Omega Lock and the three Keys. {{storylink|Retreat}}

With the three Keys, Starscream began siphoning away a portion of Primus' power. {{storylink|Revelation (episode)|Revelation}} The Autobots managed to reclaim the Lock and Keys, bringing them to Cybertron, where Optimus substituted the missing Key with the [[Matrix of Leadership]], allowing Primus to transform to [[robot mode]]. {{storylink|Cybertron (episode)|Cybertron}} Despite the Matrix's power, the deity revealed he needed the fourth Key, directing them to Gigantion so they could retrieve it for him. {{storylink|Balance}}

In the inner sanctum of Gigantion, the Key was found aboard the ''Lemuria''. Though it was nearly claimed by Starscream, [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] was ultimately able to secure it for the Autobots when he used its power to temporarily become a giant himself. {{storylink|Optimus (episode)|Optimus}} Before the Autobots returned to the main universe however, the Lock and Keys were stolen by Megatron — now reformatted into Galvatron by leeching power from Gigantion's Key shortly after he'd arrived on the colony. {{storylink|Showdown (Cybertron)|Showdown}}

Using the Keys, Galvatron planned to accelerate total event collapse only to be defeated by the planet leaders. In a spiteful rage, the Decepticon let the Lock fall into the black hole, the gravity fluctuations ripping the Keys free. As each planet leader collected their Key, Optimus retrieved the Lock, with all five items returning to Primus and restoring his full power. Once Primus had closed the black hole, he transformed back into Cybertron with the returned Keys now making it a world that incorporated aspects of all four colonies. {{storylink|End}}

====''Timelines''====
{{stub|{{storylink|The Dark Heart of Sandokan}}}}

From the Autobot flagship ''[[Iron Hope (Cybertron)|Iron Hope]]'', [[Ultra Magnus (Energon)|Ultra Magnus]] sent out six scout ships in search of clues leading to the discovery of the Cyber Planet Keys. [[Longrack (Cybertron)|Longrack]]'s party landed on [[Combatron (planet)|Combatron]] and began to look for active [[Cyber Key]]s among the numerous remains of dead Transformers who perished in an old battle there. The hope was that the energy signature to the Cyber Key would be a clue to the location of a Cyber Planet Key. They did not have much luck with that. {{storylink|Force of Habit}}

===''TransTech''===
When [[Bulletbike (TransTech)|Bulletbike]] attempted to pilfer a [[Jungle Planet (colony)|Jungle Planet]] Cyber Planet Key from [[Ego (TransTech)|Ego]]'s office, the key emitted a primal roar of countless voices, severe heat as from a hunter's breath, and it bit Bulletbike. He chose not to mess with the key. {{storylink|I, Lowtech}}

===''United''===
[[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]]'s [[hoverboard]] utilized a Cyber Planet Key. {{storylink|Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#United|''United'' Optimus Primal toy bio}}

===''Wings Universe''===
[[File:HtF-Flamewargetspaid.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|right|Strangers have the best candy.]]
Cyber Planet Keys were used as a form of currency for Cybertronians, alongside [[Energon star]]s and coins. [[Cannonball (G1)|Cannonball]] paid [[Flamewar (G1)|Flamewar]] a substantial sum with these items in order to have her join his [[Star Seeker]]s on an energy raid. {{storylink|Hoist the Flag}}
{{--}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
The Unicron of [[Viron 704.08 Gamma]] used a Cyber Planet Key to merge his consciousness with his native [[Planet X (Cybertron)|Planet X]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/28}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
Cyber planet keys were a currency on post-Great War Cybertron. They were emblazed with the images of deceased famous Autobots and Decepticons, {{storylink|Identity Politics}} such as Ironhide, Shockwave, Starscream (worth 25 pieces), Prowl (50) and Soundwave (100). Soundwaves were especially seen as a sign of wealth. {{storylink|Not All Megatrons}}

{{stub|{{storylink|Trigger Warnings}}}}

==Key specifics==
===Powers===
The precise nature of interplay between the Cyber Planet Keys, the planets themselves, and the Transformers living on them is ill-defined at best. Vector Prime stated that the keys could "turn any planet into a mirror-image of Cybertron." {{storylink|Fallen (episode)|Fallen}} Obviously, this never happened, and it is unclear if the keys had any influence on the distintly different forms the planets or the Transformer societies would take on, or if conversely, the keys came to embody the different evolutionary paths the planets and societies naturally took. The only definite similarity between all the keys is that tapping into their power can alter a Transformer's physical form. [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Overhaul]] used the power of the Jungle Planet Key to become [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]], [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] used the combined power of the Earth, Velocitron and Jungle Planet Keys to become a skyscraper-sized giant, and [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] used the Gigantion Key to transform himself into Galvatron.

The Cyber Planet Keys imbue the inhabitants of their worlds with "Cyber Key Powers"—the ability to call on a small fragment of the power of Primus to unlock some new power or weapon. The Autobots were unaware of this ability until Vector Prime displayed his Cyber Key Power and awoke their own abilities. How the Decepticons acquired the ability remains unknown-although Megatron's [[Armor of Unicron]] may have generated their Keys. Conversely, the inhabitants of the colony worlds were aware of their Cyber Key Powers by the time the Cybertronian Transformers met them.

Most of the Autobots and Decepticons hailing from Cybertron call upon the power of Primus himself from their home planet, rather than from one of the four keys, but some of them come to be connected enough to the new worlds that they visit that, like the inhabitants of those worlds, they draw power from those planets' Cyber Planet Keys. Notably, a Transformer does not have to be on the planet in question to summon their Cyber Key Power.

===The Four Keys===
The Cyber Planet Key of the Speed Planet took the form of the Planet Cup, the ultimate trophy to be won in the planet's speed-obsessed and race-centered society. Ownership of the Cup denotes the world's leader; claiming the key also makes one the leader of Velocitron. Red in color, it is decorated with the symbol of a speedometer needle. In addition to the inhabitants of Velocitron, [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] also derives his Cyber Key Power from this key.

Jungle Planet's Cyber Planet Key is embodied in the Beast Totem, a dragon statue that rests in the throne room of Scourge's temple. The key is guarded by the leader of the Jungle Planet, who seemingly knows of the totem's true nature and is capable of revealing the true form of the key. Anyone seeking the key must defeat the planet leader in combat. This key is green, marked with a clawed paw print. Transformed into Leobreaker by this planet's key, Overhaul gained a new Cyber Key Power from it. Later on, his dark clone [[Nemesis Breaker]] would also use this style of Key to power up.

Unlike the other keys, Earth's Cyber Planet Key did not become lost or adopt a form that concealed it. Guarded throughout the years by Evac, it is blue and bears the image of a sunrise. It is hidden somewhere in the Arctic, in a location known only to the planet leader. Several of the Autobots and Decepticons from Cybertron drew their Cyber Key Powers from the Earth's key, including Landmine, [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]], [[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|Scattorshot]], [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] and [[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]], as did the ancient Autobots and Decepticons who came to the planet ages ago.

During Gigantion's war with [[Planet X (Cybertron)|Planet X]], the planet's inhabitants called upon its power to super-size their world, gaining the power necessary to drive back the armies of Planet X. Following this, as the Transformers of the planet began their cycle of constantly building new cities and layers, the key remained in the starship ''Lemuria'', resting comfortably on the lowest level of the planet. This key is purple, bearing several gears as a symbol. Only the natives of Gigantion were seen using their Cyber Planet Key for power, although Optimus Prime briefly accessed Gigantion's power when borrowing Metroplex's axe in battle.

==Toys==
===''Cybertron''===
[[File:Evac Cyber Key.jpg|thumb|Be honest: you shouted "CYBER KEY POWER!" every time you did this.]]
The toy packaging refers to all keys as Cyber Planet Keys. This differs from the cartoon which only refers to the four colony keys as Cyber Planet Keys, and the other, everyday keys as simply "[[Cyber Key]]s".

The four Cyber Planet Keys, as depicted in the cartoon, came with the following toys, who are the guardians of their respective planet's Key (or leader of the planet itself). They are distinguished from the more generic keys by the color of their borders-normal Cyber Keys have silver borders, while "true" Cyber Planet Keys had golden borders.

*'''Evac''' (Voyager Class, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GC-18'''
**''Accessories'': 2 missiles, rotor blade, gold Earth-style Cyber Planet Key

: He came with a gold-bordered Earth-style Cyber Planet Key; the [[Hasbro]] release has the [[Cyber Key Codes|Key Code]] "'''v49u'''" on the back.

*'''Metroplex''' (Leader-Class, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GC-23'''
**''Accessories:'' "Sparkdrinker", gold Giant Planet Cyber Planet Key

: He comes with a gold-bordered Gigantion-style Cyber Planet Key with the Key Code "'''lm74'''" on the back.

[[File:Cyb-toy Override.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Override with Velocitron Cyber Planet Key]]

*'''Override''' (Deluxe class, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''GC-10'''
**''Accessories'': Engine-blaster, Speed Planet Cyber Planet Key

: She came with a gold-bordered Velocitron-style Cyber Planet Key; the Hasbro release has the Key Code "'''dy7p'''" on the back.

*'''Scourge''' (Ultra, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''GD-07'''
**''Accessories'': Tail-axe, gold Jungle Planet Cyber Planet Key

: Scourge comes with a gold-bordered Jungle Planet Cyber Key, with the Key Code '''u2m8''' [[tampograph]]ed on the back.

*'''Starscream''' (Supreme, 2005)
**''Accessories'': Missile, Crown of Leadership, Decepticon Cybertron Cyber Planet Key, Gold Earth Cyber Planet Key

: Starscream also comes with a gold-bordered Earth-style Cyber Planet Key, with the Key Code '''s5a3''' [[tampograph]]ed on both keys.

==Notes==

*During the opening narration of the cartoon, when Prime mentions that the Autobots "must find the four Cyber Planet Keys before the Decepticons can use them for evil", the keys shown on screen are silver in colour, rather than gold. Also, the Giant Planet Key is replaced with an alternately coloured version of Vector Primes's key.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Planet Force''' (プラネットフォース ''Puranetto Fōsu''), '''Cyber Planet Key''' (''United'', サイバープラネットキー ''Saibā Puranetto Kī'')
*''French:'' '''Clé planétaire''' ("planetary key")
*''Spanish:'' '''Clave planetaria''' ("planetary key")
*''Ukrainian:'' '''Kiber-planetnyy klyuch''' (Кібер-планетний ключ, "Cyber-planetary key")

==External links==
*[http://snakas.web.fc2.com/cybertron/forcechip.htm Force Chip catalog] (Japanese)

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