Matrix (disambiguation)
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The term Matrix can refer to many different things in Transformers fiction.
In most cases, a Matrix is a sacred talisman possessing a great source of mystical power, and which often serves as a symbol of leadership. Though their designs may vary, most Matrices resemble a spherical crystal or orb of colored light encased within a similarly spherical metallic shell, from which two large handles jut outward in opposite directions. The source of the energy contained within a Matrix varies; sometimes it's the essence of the Transformers' creator-god Primus (as in most cases of the Matrix of Leadership), other times it's an alternate source whose origins remain shrouded in mystery. In some cases, a Matrix can even provide access to the Transformers' afterlife dimension.
Though most Matrices are carried by heroic individuals like Autobot and Maximal leaders, some have been known to be owned by Decepticons, Predacons, and even servants of the Dark God Unicron.
Major Matrices
[edit]List of Matrices
[edit]The various Matrices of the variety described above are as follows:
- {{#ifeq: 1985|none| |1985}} — The Matrix of Leadership, also known as the Creation Matrix among many other names
- For toys and merchandise of this Matrix, see Matrix of Leadership/toys.
- {{#ifeq: 1986|none| |1986}} — The Decepticon Matrix
- {{#ifeq: 1995|none| |1995}} — The Reconfiguration Matrix
- {{#ifeq: 2003|none| |2003}} — The Mini-Con Matrix
- {{#ifeq: 2006|none| |2006}} — The Matrix of Purification
- {{#ifeq: 2009|none| |2009}} — The AllSpark Matrix
- {{#ifeq: 2012|none| |2012}} — The Origin Matrix
- {{#ifeq: 2014|none| |2014}} — The Sharkticon Matrix of Leadership
- {{#ifeq: 2016|none| |2016}} — The Matrix of Malice
- {{#ifeq: 2018|none| |2018}} — The Onyx Matrix
- {{#ifeq: 2022|none| |2022}} — The Matrix of Holiday Cheer
- {{#ifeq: 2026|none| |2026}} — The Matrix of Oppression
Japanese-original Matrices
[edit]- {{#ifeq: 1987|none| |1987}} — The Matrix of Evil
- {{#ifeq: 1988|none| |1988}} — The Ultra Matrix
- {{#ifeq: 1998|none| |1998}} — The Galva-Matrix
- {{#ifeq: 1998|none| |1998}} — The Energon Matrices
- {{#ifeq: 2012|none| |2012}} — The Town Matrices
- {{#ifeq: 2013|none| |2013}} — The Dark Matrix of Leadership
- {{#ifeq: 2018|none| |2018}} — The Chrono Matrix
- {{#ifeq: 2000|none| |2000}} — The Matrix of Conquest, also known as the Anti-Matrix and the Matrix of Chaos
- {{#ifeq: 2003|none| |2003}} — The Dead Matrix
Primus Vanguard Matrices
[edit]- {{#ifeq: 2018|none| |2018}} — The α Matrix ("Alpha Matrix"), aka the Blue Matrix
- {{#ifeq: 2019|none| |2019}} — The Silver Matrix
- {{#ifeq: 2020|none| |2020}} — The Matrix Saber, aka the White Matrix
- {{#ifeq: 2017/2020<ref>First named in the Generations Selects Special Comic</ref>|none| |2017/2020<ref>First named in the Generations Selects Special Comic</ref>}} — The Creation Matrix, aka the Green Matrix
- {{#ifeq: 2020|none| |2020}} — The Matrix Buster, aka the Red Matrix
- {{#ifeq: 2020|none| |2020}} — The Matrix Gauntlet, aka the Yellow Matrix
- {{#ifeq: 2013/2020<ref>First established as a Matrix in the Generations Selects Special Comic</ref>|none| |2013/2020<ref>First established as a Matrix in the Generations Selects Special Comic</ref>}} — The Black Legendisc aka the Black Matrix
- {{#ifeq: 2021|none| |2021}} — The Purple Matrix
- {{#ifeq: 2021|none| |2021}} — The Gold Matrix
Other uses of the word "Matrix"
[edit]Technology
[edit]- {{#ifeq: 1985|none| |1985}} — Computation matrix
- {{#ifeq: 1988|none| |1988}} — Data matrix
- {{#ifeq: 2001|none| |2001}} — Cyber matrix
- {{#ifeq: 2003|none| |2003}} — Defense Matrix
Religious concepts
[edit]- {{#ifeq: 1986|none| |1986}} — The Matrix Flame
- {{#ifeq: 1989|none| |1989}} — The Omniversal Matrix
- {{#ifeq: 1997|none| |1997}} — "The Matrix", one of several names for the Transformer afterlife
- {{#ifeq: 2001|none| |2001}} — The Matrix Templars
Characters
[edit]- {{#ifeq: 1990/2014*|none| |1990/2014*}} — The Dark Matrix
*First named in The Transformers: Regeneration One.
Weapons
[edit]- {{#ifeq: 1999|none| |1999}} — The Matrix Cannon, a standard issue Maximal firearm from Beast Wars Neo
- {{#ifeq: 1999|none| |1999}} — Matrix Weapons, a variety of weapons used in tandem with a Matrix
- {{#ifeq: 1999|none| |1999}} — The Matrix Buster, Big Convoy's Matrix Weapon
- {{#ifeq: 2000/2001|none| |2000/2001}} — The Matrix Blade, known as the Matrix Weapon "Super God Sword" in the original Car Robots series
- {{#ifeq: 2004|none| |2004}} — The Matrix Cannon, a Mini-Con-based weapon from the Armada video game
- {{#ifeq: 2004|none| |2004}} — The Energon Blaster, known as the Matrix Blaster in Japan
- {{#ifeq: 2012|none| |2012}} — The Matrix Blaster, an Arms Micron Weapon
- {{#ifeq: 2017|none| |2017}} — The Matrix Sword
Facilities
[edit]Media with "Matrix" in the title
[edit]- {{#ifeq: 2006*|none| |2006*}} — The Matrix, a 1990s movie
- {{#ifeq: 2018|none| |2018}} — The Transformers: Cyberverse episode, "Matrix of Leadership"
*First appearance in Transformers fiction
Not to be confused with...
[edit]- Vector Sigma
- The Oracle
- The Zodiac
- The Doomstone
- The Spark of Combination
- The Dark Spark
- The Allspark, which sometimes fills similar roles

