Editing Omnicon

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:''The Omnicons are an [[Autobot]] subgroup in the [[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]].''

[[File:Energonep1 omnicons and energon.jpg|right|300px|thumb|]]
The '''Omnicons''' are [[Transformer]]s, larger than [[Mini-Con]]s but still fairly small, that have the ability to handle and process raw [[energon]]. They can convert this substance into useful tools and weapons, or into [[Energon star]]s.  

The known Omnicons are:

* [[Arcee (Energon)|Arcee]]
* [[Offshoot (Energon)|Offshoot]]
* [[Skyblast (Energon)|Skyblast]]
* [[Strongarm (Energon)|Strongarm]]
* [[Signal Flare (Energon)|Signal Flare]]

==Fiction==
===''Energon'' cartoon===
There are hundreds of identical Omnicons, and large squads of them with identical body types are very common. However, they are not drones, but individuals with full capabilities for independent thought. They are led by Arcee, who has a unique bodyframe among the Omnicons.

===''Energon'' comic===
The Omnicons came about during " a time of expansion" on Cybertron, in the wake of Unicron and Megatron's defeat. They had "underdeveloped" social skills according to [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]], along with a tendency to preface anything they said with "CRZ" or "ZRT" or something.
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===Ask Vector Prime===
In [[Aurex 304.0 Epsilon]], the Omnicons were a faction led by [[Rodimus (Energon)|Rodimus]], opposing the Autobots and Decepticons alike in their quest to exploit the Mini-Cons. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/11}}

In an unspecified universe visited by [[Vector Prime]], the notorious reconstituted revenant [[Carillon]] commanded a horde of vampiric Omnicons. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/30}}

==Toys==
===''Energon''===
[[File:En-toy Arcee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Arcee]]
[[File:En-toy Skyblast.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Skyblast]]

* '''Omnicons''' (2003-2004)
** [[Arcee (Energon)|Arcee]]
** Ariel Paradron Type (Superlink only)
** [[Skyblast (Energon)|Skyblast]]
** [[Strongarm (Energon)|Strongarm]]
** Energon Strongarm (redeco)
** [[Signal Flare (Energon)|Signal Flare]]
** [[Offshoot (Energon)|Offshoot]] (redeco of Signal Flare)

:The Omnicons, along with their counterparts the [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcons]], were sold carded, and filled the $7 price point previously filled by the [[Mini-Con]]s in ''Armada''. They transform into futuristic/fanciful Earthly vehicles. Each comes with a translucent colored "Energon weapon", which can be combined and assembled in multiple configurations. The Omnicons and Terrorcons marked the return of the Basic [[size class]] in practice if not in name, which had not been part of the ''Armada'' toyline.
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==Merchandise==
===Attacktix===
[[File:AttacktixOmniconS1.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Rosenkrantz]]
*'''Omnicon''' (Booster, 2006)

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|special=Battle Cry - 6/26 (23%) success ratio
|cost=10
|speed=4
|attacktype=Shooter (Small Missile)
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: Part of the first Transformers ''[[Attacktix]]'' assortment, Omnicon is a "generic" figure based on the [[Signal Flare (Energon)|Signal Flare]]/[[Offshoot (Energon)|Offshoot]] body design, in mainly black and bronze. Omnicon has 4 points of articulation; waist, head and shoulders. While he is a small-based figure he is capable of creating an effective defensive tripod — that is, supporting himself with his missile-launching arm.

:Omnicon's special power allows you to make an extra attack on your next turn if you have an Autobot figure in play. 

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/AttacktixOmnicon/omnicon.htm More information on "Omnicon" at TFU.info]''

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*'''Skyblast''' - robot mode (Starter Set, 2006)
*'''Skyblast''' - vehicle mode (Starter Set, 2006)

*'''Arcee''' (Booster, 2007) - unreleased
*'''Strongarm''' (Booster, 2007) - unreleased


[[File:AttacktixOmniconS2.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Guildenstern]]
*'''Omnicon''' (Booster, 2007)

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|ID=TF02
|faction=Autobot
|class=Trooper
|special=Shootback
|cost=10
|speed=4
|attacktype=Shooter (Small Missile)
}}
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:Part of the "on indefinite hiatus" second wave of Transformers ''Attacktix'', this [[redeco]] of the original Omnicon piece was to have been a "Rare" Booster piece sold in randomly-packed two-packs.

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==Notes==
* According to [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]], the original idea for the Omnicons and [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcons]] by the design departments of both Hasbro and Takara was for them to be evolved [[Mini-Con]]s. ''[[Transformers: Super Cross|Super Cross]]'', a scrapped early proposal for what would eventually become ''Energon'', tied this evolution to Unicron's energy mutating captive Autobots, Decepticons, and Mini-Cons alike into new forms; by the time ''Energon'' entered early development, Takara's marketing department, the only people from Takara ever directly talking to [[We've]], completely ignored this idea, and so the [[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|final cartoon]] established its own backstory for the group. When Ichikawa found out about that, he never bothered trying to link his [[Linkage (comic)|''Linkage'' comic]] and the ''Superlink'' cartoon.<ref name="ichikawa">[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/43847f79db724831 "Wing Saber vs. Mega-Dinobot: A Lesson"], Hirofumi Ichikawa at alt.toys.transformers</ref> A remnant of this concept may have persisted into [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]]'s short-lived ''[[Transformers: Energon (comic)|Energon]]'' comic; [[This Evil Reborn|issue #19]] shows the Omnicons living in the former Mini-Con villages, while [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]] describes them as the product of an "evolutionary step"—although it's not outright established that they ''are'' evolved Mini-Cons. 
* The name [[Omnibot]]s might have been considered for the Omnicons, according to designer [[Aaron Archer]].<ref>{{citesocial|quote=There are now to many “bot” names in the market. It just cant be cleared as easy. Omnibots is taken. Bot is also generic for robot thus younger, so you will see it used in the Go-bots line more. For the record We no longer see Con as a villain only suffix for TF. You dont have to agree but it is how it is….|link=https://news.tfw2005.com/2003/08/19/orsons-world-819-updated-again-758|name=Aaron Archer|site=TFW2005|year=2003|month=08|day=19}}</ref>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Omnicon''' (オムニコン ''Omunikon'')
*''French:'' '''Omnican''' (France, cartoon dub), '''Omnimodus''' (Canada toys)
*''Hungarian:'' '''Mechanik'''
*''Spanish:'' '''Omnimodus'''

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==References==
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[[Category:Attacktix]]
[[Category:Autobot subgroups]]
[[Category:Energon subgroups]]
[[Category:Mass-produced Transformers]]
[[Category:Omnicons| ]]