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Toys and merchandise

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	==Toys and merchandise==		==Toys and merchandise==
	===''Beast Wars''===		===''Beast Wars''===
			[[File:BWNtoy-BigConvoy-Matrix.jpg\|thumb]]
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	The [[rubsign]]s introduced into the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)\|Beast Wars]]'' toyline in 1997 were called "Energon Chips". On the Japanese side of things, Energon Matrices were included with [[Lio Convoy (BW)\|Lio Convoy]] and [[Big Convoy (BW)\|Big Convoy]]'s toys; while the former's was merely sculpted detail beneath a panel on his chest, the latter's was fully removable.		The [[rubsign]]s introduced into the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)\|Beast Wars]]'' toyline in 1997 were called "Energon Chips". On the Japanese side of things, Energon Matrices were included with [[Lio Convoy (BW)\|Lio Convoy]] and [[Big Convoy (BW)\|Big Convoy]]'s toys; while the former's was merely sculpted detail beneath a panel on his chest, the latter's was fully removable.
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	===Live-action movies===		===Live-action movies===
	[[File:ROTF energon swords.jpg~~\|left~~\|thumb\|225px\| Now... where's that face?]]		[[File:ROTF energon swords.jpg\|thumb\|225px\| Now... where's that face?]]

	The first [[subline imprint]] of the [[Transformers (2007 toyline)\|live-action movie toyline]] was the "[[AllSpark Power]]" series, in which all the figures sported bright blue parts to represent the glowing blue Energon power of the AllSpark. The AllSpark itself was also rendered in plastic form: it came as a small accessory packaged with the Japanese releases of the "AllSpark Power" figures, or as more esoteric objects like a Rubik's Cube, a paperweight and a candy container. We guess that would make the candy itself the Energon! See the [[AllSpark\|AllSpark article]] for a complete listing of merchandise.		The first [[subline imprint]] of the [[Transformers (2007 toyline)\|live-action movie toyline]] was the "[[AllSpark Power]]" series, in which all the figures sported bright blue parts to represent the glowing blue Energon power of the AllSpark. The AllSpark itself was also rendered in plastic form: it came as a small accessory packaged with the Japanese releases of the "AllSpark Power" figures, or as more esoteric objects like a Rubik's Cube, a paperweight and a candy container. We guess that would make the candy itself the Energon! See the [[AllSpark\|AllSpark article]] for a complete listing of merchandise.

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Toys and merchandise

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	The [[rubsign]]s introduced into the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)\|Beast Wars]]'' toyline in 1997 were called "Energon Chips". On the Japanese side of things, Energon Matrices were included with [[Lio Convoy (BW)\|Lio Convoy]] and [[Big Convoy (BW)\|Big Convoy]]'s toys; while the former's was merely sculpted detail beneath a panel on his chest, the latter's was fully removable.		The [[rubsign]]s introduced into the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)\|Beast Wars]]'' toyline in 1997 were called "Energon Chips". On the Japanese side of things, Energon Matrices were included with [[Lio Convoy (BW)\|Lio Convoy]] and [[Big Convoy (BW)\|Big Convoy]]'s toys; while the former's was merely sculpted detail beneath a panel on his chest, the latter's was fully removable.
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	===Generation 1===		===Generation 1===

	[[File:G1 energon toys.jpg\|thumb\|275px\|Foooood Fiiight!!!]]		[[File:G1 energon toys.jpg\|thumb\|275px\|Foooood Fiiight!!!]]
	[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys\|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (G1)/toys\|Megatron]]'s energon-axe and energon mace were the first toys that represented physical energon. [[TakaraTomy\|Takara]] has enjoyed a long love affair with these weapons, which up until their release in plastic form, had only been ''very'' rarely seen. After several ''[[Heroes of Cybertron\|Super Collection Figure]]'' PVC figurines depicted Prime and Megatron with the weapons deployed, the armaments made the jump to true toys with the ''[[The Transformers Collection\|Transformers Collection]]'' line of reissues, which featured new axe and mace accessories for the 2003 re-releases of the original Generation 1 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Transformers Collection\|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Transformers Collection\|Megatron]] toys. These weapons were also included with the ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece\|Masterpiece]]'' versions of the characters, and on Prime's ''[[Hybrid Style]]'' and ''[[Robotmasters (franchise)\|Robotmasters]]'' figures as well. Prime's axe in particular has gotten a lot of face-time, having been recolored with each new [[redeco]] of these various Prime toys—and that's been quite a few! See the [[energon-axe]] article for a full listing of this weapon's releases.		[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys\|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (G1)/toys\|Megatron]]'s energon-axe and energon mace were the first toys that represented physical energon. [[TakaraTomy\|Takara]] has enjoyed a long love affair with these weapons, which up until their release in plastic form, had only been ''very'' rarely seen. After several ''[[Heroes of Cybertron\|Super Collection Figure]]'' PVC figurines depicted Prime and Megatron with the weapons deployed, the armaments made the jump to true toys with the ''[[The Transformers Collection\|Transformers Collection]]'' line of reissues, which featured new axe and mace accessories for the 2003 re-releases of the original Generation 1 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Transformers Collection\|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Transformers Collection\|Megatron]] toys. These weapons were also included with the ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece\|Masterpiece]]'' versions of the characters, and on Prime's ''[[Hybrid Style]]'' and ''[[Robotmasters (franchise)\|Robotmasters]]'' figures as well. Prime's axe in particular has gotten a lot of face-time, having been recolored with each new [[redeco]] of these various Prime toys—and that's been quite a few! See the [[energon-axe]] article for a full listing of this weapon's releases.

	''The Transformers Collection'' also featured the first toys made of energon cubes, three of which came packaged with the [[Insecticon (G1)\|Insecticons]] giftset. The translucent pink cubes are made of soft rubbery plastic, and are quite small; fairly in-scale with the Insecticons themselves, but undeniably dinky next to any larger toys. The reason for their small size is so that they can fit into the Insecticons' opening cockpits, left over from their days as ''[[Diaclone]]'' toys. Three cubes were also included with the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive [[Insecticon clone]] [[redeco]] of this set.		''The Transformers Collection'' also featured the first toys made of energon cubes, three of which came packaged with the [[Insecticon (G1)\|Insecticons]] giftset. The translucent pink cubes are made of soft rubbery plastic, and are quite small; fairly in-scale with the Insecticons themselves, but undeniably dinky next to any larger toys. The reason for their small size is so that they can fit into the Insecticons' opening cockpits, left over from their days as ''[[Diaclone]]'' toys. Three cubes were also included with the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive [[Insecticon clone]] [[redeco]] of this set.
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	===''Energon''===		===''Energon''===
			[[File:Energon weapons.jpg\|thumb\|275px]]
	[[File:Energon weapons.jpg~~\|left~~\|thumb\|275px]]

	All the Omnicon and Terrorcon toys released in the ''Energon'' toyline came packaged with an Energon star (called an "Energon chip" in the toyline) which could attach to the Spark crystals that most of the toys in the series feature, and an Energon weapon, itself formed from several modular pieces that could be mixed and matched with other figures and other Energon weapon components through the miracle of [[5 mm post]]s. The Autobot stars and weapons were various shades of red, while the Decepticons' were green (purple was considered too close to red<ref>{{citesocial\|quote=Purple is to close to red we needed more seperation between the two forms in the toys and for the cartoon and print partners.\|link=https://news.tfw2005.com/2003/09/17/orsons-world-9-17-910\|name=Aaron Archer\|site=TFW2005\|year=2003\|month=09\|day=17}}</ref>), with each faction sporting a different design for their Energon stars. These weapons included [[Strongarm (Energon)\|Strongarm]]'s '''Energy Axe''' (formed from a boom arm and a spare tire) [[Skyblast (Energon)\|Skyblast]]'s '''Energy Spear''' (the merging of a cannon and two rocket boosters), [[Signal Flare (Energon)\|Signal Flare]]'s '''Energy Cutter''' (made up of a projecting dish and two shield panels), [[Arcee (Energon)\|Arcee]]'s compound bow (built from fuel tanks and exhaust pipes), [[Battle Ravage]]'s twin cannons, [[Divebomb (Energon)\|Divebomb]]'s '''Energy Raiden''' (the united form of two blades) [[Cruellock]]'s '''Energy Blade''' (a large sword made even larger with the addition of a small gun as a handle) and [[Insecticon (Energon)\|Insecticon]]'s '''Energy Drill''' (a dagger and gatling cannon combined). In addition to being recolored and sold in the ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)\|Timelines]]'' and live-action movie toylines along with the figures who wielded them, many of these weapons were released in new colors as exclusives in Japan, sometimes on their own, sometimes packaged with different toys. See the [[Energon weapon\|Energon weapon article]] for a full list. One other set of modular Energon weapons was available as part of the line: the rifle and sword which came with Starscream, owing to the character's status as an "Energon ghost". This pair of weapons could combine to form a ''huge'' sword.		All the Omnicon and Terrorcon toys released in the ''Energon'' toyline came packaged with an Energon star (called an "Energon chip" in the toyline) which could attach to the Spark crystals that most of the toys in the series feature, and an Energon weapon, itself formed from several modular pieces that could be mixed and matched with other figures and other Energon weapon components through the miracle of [[5 mm post]]s. The Autobot stars and weapons were various shades of red, while the Decepticons' were green (purple was considered too close to red<ref>{{citesocial\|quote=Purple is to close to red we needed more seperation between the two forms in the toys and for the cartoon and print partners.\|link=https://news.tfw2005.com/2003/09/17/orsons-world-9-17-910\|name=Aaron Archer\|site=TFW2005\|year=2003\|month=09\|day=17}}</ref>), with each faction sporting a different design for their Energon stars. These weapons included [[Strongarm (Energon)\|Strongarm]]'s '''Energy Axe''' (formed from a boom arm and a spare tire) [[Skyblast (Energon)\|Skyblast]]'s '''Energy Spear''' (the merging of a cannon and two rocket boosters), [[Signal Flare (Energon)\|Signal Flare]]'s '''Energy Cutter''' (made up of a projecting dish and two shield panels), [[Arcee (Energon)\|Arcee]]'s compound bow (built from fuel tanks and exhaust pipes), [[Battle Ravage]]'s twin cannons, [[Divebomb (Energon)\|Divebomb]]'s '''Energy Raiden''' (the united form of two blades) [[Cruellock]]'s '''Energy Blade''' (a large sword made even larger with the addition of a small gun as a handle) and [[Insecticon (Energon)\|Insecticon]]'s '''Energy Drill''' (a dagger and gatling cannon combined). In addition to being recolored and sold in the ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)\|Timelines]]'' and live-action movie toylines along with the figures who wielded them, many of these weapons were released in new colors as exclusives in Japan, sometimes on their own, sometimes packaged with different toys. See the [[Energon weapon\|Energon weapon article]] for a full list. One other set of modular Energon weapons was available as part of the line: the rifle and sword which came with Starscream, owing to the character's status as an "Energon ghost". This pair of weapons could combine to form a ''huge'' sword.

	[[File:Energontoy sword and combiner.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.4]]		[[File:Energontoy sword and combiner.jpg\|thumb\|left\|upright=1.4]]

	The limb components of the three "Maximus" [[Combiner]]s released during ''Energon'' also each came with a translucent blue "Super Energon" star and an Energon weapon. Rather than follow the modular mix-and-match pattern of the earlier toys, however, these Energon weapons converted into either a hand or foot for their combined super [[robot mode]]. From [[Superion Maximus]], [[Treadshot (Energon)\|Treadshot]] and [[Windrazor (Energon)\|Windrazor]] came with twin double-ended cannons, while [[Sky Shadow (Energon)\|Sky Shadow]] and [[Terradive (Energon)\|Terradive]] were armed with double-barrelled blasters; from [[Constructicon Maximus]], [[Sledge (Energon)\|Sledge]] and [[Bonecrusher (Energon)\|Bonecrusher]] wielded odd clawed cudgels that were particularly strange next to [[Duststorm (Energon)\|Duststorm]] and [[Wideload (Energon)\|Wideload]]'s pincer-claws; and from [[Bruticus Maximus (Energon)\|Bruticus Maximus]], [[Kickback (Energon)\|Kickback]] and [[Blight (Energon)\|Blight]] bore combined double-barrelled cannon radar arrays, while [[Blackout (combiner)\|Blackout]] and [[Stormcloud (Energon)\|Stormcloud]] brandished modular quintuple-barrelled arsenals. These figures were redecoed across the ''[[Transformers: Classics\|Classics]]'', ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)\|Universe]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)\|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' toylines, and select limbs were chosen by the Transformers Collectors' Club to become components of their exclusive combiner figure, the energon-manipulating Nexus Prime.		The limb components of the three "Maximus" [[Combiner]]s released during ''Energon'' also each came with a translucent blue "Super Energon" star and an Energon weapon. Rather than follow the modular mix-and-match pattern of the earlier toys, however, these Energon weapons converted into either a hand or foot for their combined super [[robot mode]]. From [[Superion Maximus]], [[Treadshot (Energon)\|Treadshot]] and [[Windrazor (Energon)\|Windrazor]] came with twin double-ended cannons, while [[Sky Shadow (Energon)\|Sky Shadow]] and [[Terradive (Energon)\|Terradive]] were armed with double-barrelled blasters; from [[Constructicon Maximus]], [[Sledge (Energon)\|Sledge]] and [[Bonecrusher (Energon)\|Bonecrusher]] wielded odd clawed cudgels that were particularly strange next to [[Duststorm (Energon)\|Duststorm]] and [[Wideload (Energon)\|Wideload]]'s pincer-claws; and from [[Bruticus Maximus (Energon)\|Bruticus Maximus]], [[Kickback (Energon)\|Kickback]] and [[Blight (Energon)\|Blight]] bore combined double-barrelled cannon radar arrays, while [[Blackout (combiner)\|Blackout]] and [[Stormcloud (Energon)\|Stormcloud]] brandished modular quintuple-barrelled arsenals. These figures were redecoed across the ''[[Transformers: Classics\|Classics]]'', ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)\|Universe]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)\|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' toylines, and select limbs were chosen by the Transformers Collectors' Club to become components of their exclusive combiner figure, the energon-manipulating Nexus Prime.
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	===''Legacy''===		===''Legacy''===
	Bringing together characters from across the ''Transformers'' [[multiverse]] in celebration of the approaching 40th anniversary of [[Transformers brand\|the brand]] (like ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' did for the 30th anniversary), ''Legacy'' toys are accompanied with clear weapons very reminiscent of those from ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)\|Transformers: Energon]]'', which can be combined using [[5 mm post]]s. Like the ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#Cyberverse\|Cyberverse]]'' toys from the ''Prime'' Franchise, Autobots are marketed with Energon Weapons while Decepticons are associated with Dark Energon.<ref>[[Hasbro PulseCon 2021]]</ref> Even [[Drag Strip (G1)#Legacy\|characters who]] [[Transformers: Legacy (toyline)#Core Class\|don't receive]] clear weapons or accessories are marketed in social media posts as including "Energon-infused" weapons/accessories.<ref>{{citesocial\|quote=Harness the power of Energon with Energon-infused accessories that come with both figures.\|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CY4XcbCL56p\|name=@tranformersoffical\|site=Instagram\|year=2022\|month=01\|day=18}}</ref>		Bringing together characters from across the ''Transformers'' [[multiverse]] in celebration of the approaching 40th anniversary of [[Transformers brand\|the brand]] (like ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' did for the 30th anniversary), ''Legacy'' toys are accompanied with clear weapons very reminiscent of those from ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)\|Transformers: Energon]]'', which can be combined using [[5 mm post]]s. Like the ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#Cyberverse\|Cyberverse]]'' toys from the ''Prime'' Franchise, Autobots are marketed with Energon Weapons while Decepticons are associated with Dark Energon.<ref>[[Hasbro PulseCon 2021]]</ref> Even [[Drag Strip (G1)#Legacy\|characters who]] [[Transformers: Legacy (toyline)#Core Class\|don't receive]] clear weapons or accessories are marketed in social media posts as including "Energon-infused" weapons/accessories.<ref>{{citesocial\|quote=Harness the power of Energon with Energon-infused accessories that come with both figures.\|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CY4XcbCL56p\|name=@tranformersoffical\|site=Instagram\|year=2022\|month=01\|day=18}}</ref>


	===''Transformers ULTIMATES!''===		===''Transformers ULTIMATES!''===
	[[Super7]]'s ''[[Transformers ULTIMATES!]]'' line included a non-transforming figure of G1 [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#ULTIMATES!\|Megatron]] with a whole slew of accessories based on gear from specific episodes. Among these is a half-empty Energon cube, meant to represent the drinking scene from "[[Microbots]]".		[[Super7]]'s ''[[Transformers ULTIMATES!]]'' line included a non-transforming figure of G1 [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#ULTIMATES!\|Megatron]] with a whole slew of accessories based on gear from specific episodes. Among these is a half-empty Energon cube, meant to represent the drinking scene from "[[Microbots]]".
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	==Notes==		==Notes==

Saix: /* Foreign names */

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Foreign names

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	===Foreign names===		===Foreign names===
	*''Japanese:'' '''Energon''' (エネルゴン ''enerugon'', エナジョン ''enajon'')		*''Japanese:'' '''Energon''' (エネルゴン ''enerugon'', エナジョン ''enajon'')
	*''~~Chinese~~:'' '''~~super-energy substance~~''' (~~''Prime''~~, ~~超能量体~~, "~~chāo néngliàngtǐ~~"), '''~~energy cube~~''' (''Generation 1'', ~~能量块~~, "~~néngliàng kuài~~"), '''~~energy crystal~~''' (~~''Generation 2''~~, ~~能量晶体~~, "~~néngliàng jīngtǐ~~"), '''~~special-energy crystal~~''' (~~comics~~, ~~异能晶~~ "~~yìnéngjīng~~")		*''Mandarin:'' '''Néngliàng kuài''' (Generation 1, 能量块, "energy cube"), '''néngliàng jīngtǐ''' (''Generation 2'', 能量晶体, "energy crystal"), '''yìnéngjīng''' (comics, 异能晶, "special-energy crystal"), '''chāo néngliàngtǐ''' (''Prime'', 超能量体, "super-energy substance")
	*''Polish:'' '''Energon''', '''Energosok''' ("~~Rnergojuice~~"), '''Energościan''' ("Energocube~~" or "Energohedron~~")		*''Polish:'' '''Energon''', '''Energosok''' ("Energojuice"), '''Energościan''' ("Energocube")
	*''Russian:'' '''Energon''' (Энергон)		*''Russian:'' '''Energon''' (Энергон)

Kacho21: /* Foreign names */ Added Hasbro’s official Chinese translations and fixed the layout and formatting.

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Foreign names: Added Hasbro’s official Chinese translations and fixed the layout and formatting.

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	===Foreign names===		===Foreign names===
	*''Japanese:'' '''Energon''' (エネルゴン ''enerugon'', エナジョン ''enajon'')		*''Japanese:'' '''Energon''' (エネルゴン ''enerugon'', エナジョン ''enajon'')
	*''Chinese:'' '''~~Energon~~''' (~~comics, 异能晶~~ ''~~yìnéngjīng~~''), '''~~néngliàng kuài~~''' (Generation 1, 能量块, "~~energy block~~"), '''~~néngliàng jīngtǐ~~''' (''Generation 2'', 能量晶体, "energy crystal")		*''Chinese:'' '''super-energy substance''' (''Prime'', 超能量体, "chāo néngliàngtǐ"), '''energy cube''' (''Generation 1'', 能量块, "néngliàng kuài"), '''energy crystal''' (''Generation 2'', 能量晶体, "néngliàng jīngtǐ"), '''special-energy crystal''' (comics, 异能晶 "yìnéngjīng")
	*''Polish:'' '''Energon''', '''Energosok''' ("Rnergojuice"), '''Energościan''' ("Energocube" or "Energohedron")		*''Polish:'' '''Energon''', '''Energosok''' ("Rnergojuice"), '''Energościan''' ("Energocube" or "Energohedron")
	*''Russian:'' '''Energon''' (Энергон)		*''Russian:'' '''Energon''' (Энергон)

AzimuthAcolyte: Big Convoy -> Big Convoy (BW) update

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Big Convoy -> Big Convoy (BW) update

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	{{see\|Energon Matrix}}		{{see\|Energon Matrix}}
	[[File:PrimalLeadershipMatrix1.jpg\|left\|thumb\|upright=1.1]]		[[File:PrimalLeadershipMatrix1.jpg\|left\|thumb\|upright=1.1]]
	At some point over the three centuries that followed the end of the [[Great War (G1)\|Great War]], a new energon-powered device was created: the [[Energon Matrix]]. Sculpted in the likeness of the legendary [[Matrix of Leadership]], these objects of power were given to [[Convoy (rank)\|Convoy]]-ranked [[Maximal]]s, and were capable of supplying huge boosts of energon to their wielders in moments of desperate need, which could be further magnified if more than one Energon Matrix was used together. These power boosts could massively enhance the wielder's physical attributes, usually accompanied by [[spontaneous recoloration]], such as when Optimus Primal and Lio Convoy used theirs to become the super-strong "Burning Optimus Primal" and super-fast "Flash Lio Convoy", {{storylink\|Lio Convoy in Imminent Danger!}} or be released as mighty energy blasts, as when [[Big Convoy]] combined his with his [[Big Cannon]] to create a weapon powerful enough to obliterate [[Unicron]]. {{storylink\|The Final Battle (BWN)\|The Final Battle}} The Matrices may also have some connection to [[Vector Sigma]], the mega-computer at the heart of Cybertron, since it was able to communicate through Big Convoy's Matrix, making him say what it wanted. {{storylink\|Big Convoy, Move Out}}		At some point over the three centuries that followed the end of the [[Great War (G1)\|Great War]], a new energon-powered device was created: the [[Energon Matrix]]. Sculpted in the likeness of the legendary [[Matrix of Leadership]], these objects of power were given to [[Convoy (rank)\|Convoy]]-ranked [[Maximal]]s, and were capable of supplying huge boosts of energon to their wielders in moments of desperate need, which could be further magnified if more than one Energon Matrix was used together. These power boosts could massively enhance the wielder's physical attributes, usually accompanied by [[spontaneous recoloration]], such as when Optimus Primal and Lio Convoy used theirs to become the super-strong "Burning Optimus Primal" and super-fast "Flash Lio Convoy", {{storylink\|Lio Convoy in Imminent Danger!}} or be released as mighty energy blasts, as when [[Big Convoy (BW)\|Big Convoy]] combined his with his [[Big Cannon]] to create a weapon powerful enough to obliterate [[Unicron]]. {{storylink\|The Final Battle (BWN)\|The Final Battle}} The Matrices may also have some connection to [[Vector Sigma]], the mega-computer at the heart of Cybertron, since it was able to communicate through Big Convoy's Matrix, making him say what it wanted. {{storylink\|Big Convoy, Move Out}}

	When Optimus Primal and Lio Convoy were caught up in the dimensional fissure known as the [[Blastizone]], they found themselves teleported from their respective time periods to Earth circa 2004. Here, they teamed up with Optimus Prime, and their Energon Matrices apparently unlocked the power of an Energon Matrix within Prime himself, as he was soon using his in tandem with theirs to create shatteringly powerful attacks like the "Double Convoy Tornado" {{storylink\|Fight! The Group of the Strongest Commanders!}} and the "Lio Typhoon Arrow". {{storylink\|Lio Convoy Storms In (episode)\|Lio Convoy Storms In}}		When Optimus Primal and Lio Convoy were caught up in the dimensional fissure known as the [[Blastizone]], they found themselves teleported from their respective time periods to Earth circa 2004. Here, they teamed up with Optimus Prime, and their Energon Matrices apparently unlocked the power of an Energon Matrix within Prime himself, as he was soon using his in tandem with theirs to create shatteringly powerful attacks like the "Double Convoy Tornado" {{storylink\|Fight! The Group of the Strongest Commanders!}} and the "Lio Typhoon Arrow". {{storylink\|Lio Convoy Storms In (episode)\|Lio Convoy Storms In}}
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	The [[rubsign]]s introduced into the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)\|Beast Wars]]'' toyline in 1997 were called "Energon Chips". On the Japanese side of things, Energon Matrices were included with [[Lio Convoy (BW)\|Lio Convoy]] and [[Big Convoy]]'s toys; while the former's was merely sculpted detail beneath a panel on his chest, the latter's was fully removable.		The [[rubsign]]s introduced into the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)\|Beast Wars]]'' toyline in 1997 were called "Energon Chips". On the Japanese side of things, Energon Matrices were included with [[Lio Convoy (BW)\|Lio Convoy]] and [[Big Convoy (BW)\|Big Convoy]]'s toys; while the former's was merely sculpted detail beneath a panel on his chest, the latter's was fully removable.
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TimeLord11: /* Beast Wars: Uprising */

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Beast Wars: Uprising

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	=====''Beast Wars: Uprising''=====		=====''Beast Wars: Uprising''=====
	Eleven million years of civil war had drained virtually all of Cybertron's ~~Energon~~ supply. {{storylink\|Micro-Aggressions}} ~~So high was the premium on Energon that~~ the ~~vast majority~~ of ~~the surviving Autobots and Decepticons were unable to transform or even move under their power. To save fuel, they reorganized themselves into~~ the [[~~Builder of~~ Cybertron~~\|Builders~~]] ~~some wiring themselves directly into their~~ planet ~~to save fuel~~. {{storylink\|~~Broken Windshields~~}} ~~The Autobot [[Cerebros (G1)~~\|~~Cerebros]] eventually created~~ the [[~~Maximal~~]]~~s and~~ [[~~Predacon (BW)\|Predacons~~]] to serve as the next generation of Cybertronians who were fuel efficient enough to move about freely in spite of the pitiful Energon supply on the planet. {{storylink\|Head Games}} Both Maximals and Predacons were victims however to the Builders' spiteful Energon supply chains limiting their freedom. {{storylink\|~~Alone Together}} {{storylink\|Head Games~~}}		Eleven million years of civil war had drained virtually all of Cybertron's energon supply. {{storylink\|Micro-Aggressions}} After the energies of the [[Underbase]] had been contained in Cybertron's [[core]], the planet began a slow healing of its biosphere and its energon reserves. {{storylink\|Not All Megatrons}} {{storylink\|Derailment}} Facilities like the [[Dynamic Energon Distilleries]] Plant synthesized [[energon cube]]s. {{storylink\|Identity Politics}}

	The [[Mechanimal]]s were capable of metabolizing their own ~~Energon~~. Four cycles into the [[Grand Uprising]], [[Megatron (BW)\|Megatron]] discovered this fact and created the "Beast Upgrade" to allow his people to replicate this ability and thus free them from the ~~Energon~~ supply lines, allowing them a great advantage in the war. {{storylink\|Not All Megatrons}} Following the war, Cybertron ~~began healing with its Energon supplies refreshing themselves~~. {{storylink\|The Inexorable March}}		By the end of the [[Great War (G1)\|Great War]], the premium on energon was so high that the vast majority of the surviving Autobots and Decepticons were unable to transform or even move under their power. To save fuel, they reorganized themselves into the [[Builder of Cybertron\|Builders]] some wiring themselves directly into their planet to save fuel. {{storylink\|Broken Windshields}} The smallest of them, like [[Mini-Cassette]]s, {{storylink\|Broken Windshields}} and [[Micromaster]]s were able to remain their mobility, though in normal circumstances, they operated only at quarter-rations. {{storylink\|Micro-Aggressions}}

			The Autobot [[Cerebros (G1)\|Cerebros]] eventually created the [[Maximal]]s and [[Predacon (BW)\|Predacons]] to serve as the next generation of Cybertronians who were fuel efficient enough to move about freely in spite of the pitiful energon supply on the planet. {{storylink\|Head Games}} Both Maximals and Predacons were victims however to the Builders' spiteful energon supply chains limiting their freedom. {{storylink\|Alone Together}} {{storylink\|Head Games}}

			The [[Mechanimal]]s were capable of metabolizing their own energon. Four cycles into the [[Grand Uprising]], [[Megatron (BW)\|Megatron]] discovered this fact and created the "Beast Upgrade" to allow his people to replicate this ability and thus free them from the Builder's supply lines, allowing them a great advantage in the war. {{storylink\|Not All Megatrons}} Following the war, Cybertron's energon supply had been regenerated. {{storylink\|The Inexorable March}}

	[[Quintessa (planet)\|Quintessa]] on the other hand boasted a rich Energon supply. As a result, technology and [[Overcharge (G1)\|products]] developed on Quintessa consumed high levels of the substance. {{storylink\|Burning Bridges}}		[[Quintessa (planet)\|Quintessa]] on the other hand boasted a rich Energon supply. As a result, technology and [[Overcharge (G1)\|products]] developed on Quintessa consumed high levels of the substance. {{storylink\|Burning Bridges}}

AzimuthAcolyte: Lio Convoy -> Lio Convoy (BW) update

2026-03-31T00:42:29Z

Lio Convoy -> Lio Convoy (BW) update

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	The [[rubsign]]s introduced into the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)\|Beast Wars]]'' toyline in 1997 were called "Energon Chips". On the Japanese side of things, Energon Matrices were included with [[Lio Convoy]] and [[Big Convoy]]'s toys; while the former's was merely sculpted detail beneath a panel on his chest, the latter's was fully removable.		The [[rubsign]]s introduced into the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)\|Beast Wars]]'' toyline in 1997 were called "Energon Chips". On the Japanese side of things, Energon Matrices were included with [[Lio Convoy (BW)\|Lio Convoy]] and [[Big Convoy]]'s toys; while the former's was merely sculpted detail beneath a panel on his chest, the latter's was fully removable.
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AzimuthAcolyte: Steel Jaw -> Steeljaw (IDW) update

2026-03-26T00:49:26Z

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	As the Great War spread further out across the galaxy, all known sources of energon were exhausted. {{storylink\|Last Bot Standing issue 2\|Last Bot Standing #2}} When they first arrived on the planet [[Donnokt]] however, [[Hot Rod (G1)\|Rodimus]], [[Gripper (G1)\|Gripper]] and [[Strongarm (G1)\|Strongarm]] found that the planet had energon-sympathetic materials and would yield a rich, if highly volatile, bounty in millions of years. {{storylink\|Last Bot Standing issue 4\|Last Bot Standing #4}} After deciding to live off only their own energon supplies, the three Autobots discovered that an organic race was evolving on Donnokt. Fearing that the energon would one day attract more surviving Cybertronians to Donnokt, the three fashioned three [[energon key]]s with which to heal themselves in the event of other Cybertronians arriving on the primitive world. After choosing a family of natives to watch over the keys, {{storylink\|Last Bot Standing issue 3\|Last Bot Standing #3}} they recorded a video explaining the planet's energon. {{storylink\|Last Bot Standing issue 4\|Last Bot Standing #4}}		As the Great War spread further out across the galaxy, all known sources of energon were exhausted. {{storylink\|Last Bot Standing issue 2\|Last Bot Standing #2}} When they first arrived on the planet [[Donnokt]] however, [[Hot Rod (G1)\|Rodimus]], [[Gripper (G1)\|Gripper]] and [[Strongarm (G1)\|Strongarm]] found that the planet had energon-sympathetic materials and would yield a rich, if highly volatile, bounty in millions of years. {{storylink\|Last Bot Standing issue 4\|Last Bot Standing #4}} After deciding to live off only their own energon supplies, the three Autobots discovered that an organic race was evolving on Donnokt. Fearing that the energon would one day attract more surviving Cybertronians to Donnokt, the three fashioned three [[energon key]]s with which to heal themselves in the event of other Cybertronians arriving on the primitive world. After choosing a family of natives to watch over the keys, {{storylink\|Last Bot Standing issue 3\|Last Bot Standing #3}} they recorded a video explaining the planet's energon. {{storylink\|Last Bot Standing issue 4\|Last Bot Standing #4}}

	Elsewhere in the universe, a group of misfit Cybertronian survivors under the command of [[~~Steel Jaw~~\|Steeljaw]] re-engineered themselves to run on [[biofuel]], a fuel they synthesized by harvesting organic matter. {{storylink\|Last Bot Standing issue 2\|Last Bot Standing #2}} Converting to run on biofuel left them unable to metabolize energon and thinking the substance extinct, Steeljaw's group no longer bothered to even scan for it. {{storylink\|Last Bot Standing issue 3\|Last Bot Standing #3}} Though biofuel sustained the Cybertronians, its inferiority to energon left them constantly hungry and tired. {{storylink\|Last Bot Standing issue 4\|Last Bot Standing #4}}		Elsewhere in the universe, a group of misfit Cybertronian survivors under the command of [[Steeljaw (IDW)\|Steeljaw]] re-engineered themselves to run on [[biofuel]], a fuel they synthesized by harvesting organic matter. {{storylink\|Last Bot Standing issue 2\|Last Bot Standing #2}} Converting to run on biofuel left them unable to metabolize energon and thinking the substance extinct, Steeljaw's group no longer bothered to even scan for it. {{storylink\|Last Bot Standing issue 3\|Last Bot Standing #3}} Though biofuel sustained the Cybertronians, its inferiority to energon left them constantly hungry and tired. {{storylink\|Last Bot Standing issue 4\|Last Bot Standing #4}}

	Over the centuries, the energon keys on Donnokt became the family heirlooms of the Wallkis family, eldest [[Shib Wallkis]] taking to wearing one around her neck. The planet's natives eventually discovered the now ripe energon in the mountains beyond [[Fembrance]], harvesting the "fizzbang" into fuel for their steam cars. {{storylink\|Last Bot Standing issue 1\|Last Bot Standing #1}}		Over the centuries, the energon keys on Donnokt became the family heirlooms of the Wallkis family, eldest [[Shib Wallkis]] taking to wearing one around her neck. The planet's natives eventually discovered the now ripe energon in the mountains beyond [[Fembrance]], harvesting the "fizzbang" into fuel for their steam cars. {{storylink\|Last Bot Standing issue 1\|Last Bot Standing #1}}

WellThatsJustPrime: /* Energon cartoon */

2026-03-01T01:29:43Z

Energon cartoon

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	In its unprocessed form, Energon ore is bursting with raw energy, and hence hazardous to normal Transformer life. The only Transformers capable of safely handling energon are the [[Omnicon]]s, whose bodies became immunized to the ore's hazardous effects after years of mining it in space, and the [[Terrorcon (Energon)\|Terrorcons]]. {{storylink\|Survival Instincts}} These master Energon sculptors can absorb the energy from Energon ore into their bodies, and then generate ~~sold~~-state [[Energon star]]s that can be given to other Autobots to temporarily boost their strength. The Stars are also capable of generating [[Energon weapon]]s like spears and axes, though these drastically shorten the Star's lifespan. {{storylink\|Scorpinok (episode)\|Scorpinok}} In one particularly puzzling instance, the interaction of multiple Energon Stars with [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity\|Optimus Prime]]'s [[Matrix of Leadership#Unicron Trilogy\|Matrix of Leadership]] led to the creation of the [[Energon Blaster]]. {{storylink\|Starscream the Mysterious Mercenary}} Energon can also be processed into a liquid form that can be used as a medicinal bath capable of incredible feats like limb regeneration. {{storylink\|Megatron Raid}} This refined, positively-charged "Autobot" Energon is typically red in color.		In its unprocessed form, Energon ore is bursting with raw energy, and hence hazardous to normal Transformer life. The only Transformers capable of safely handling energon are the [[Omnicon]]s, whose bodies became immunized to the ore's hazardous effects after years of mining it in space, and the [[Terrorcon (Energon)\|Terrorcons]]. {{storylink\|Survival Instincts}} These master Energon sculptors can absorb the energy from Energon ore into their bodies, and then generate solid-state [[Energon star]]s that can be given to other Autobots to temporarily boost their strength. The Stars are also capable of generating [[Energon weapon]]s like spears and axes, though these drastically shorten the Star's lifespan. {{storylink\|Scorpinok (episode)\|Scorpinok}} In one particularly puzzling instance, the interaction of multiple Energon Stars with [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity\|Optimus Prime]]'s [[Matrix of Leadership#Unicron Trilogy\|Matrix of Leadership]] led to the creation of the [[Energon Blaster]]. {{storylink\|Starscream the Mysterious Mercenary}} Energon can also be processed into a liquid form that can be used as a medicinal bath capable of incredible feats like limb regeneration. {{storylink\|Megatron Raid}} This refined, positively-charged "Autobot" Energon is typically red in color.

	[[File:Energonep3 shock shock shock.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.2]]		[[File:Energonep3 shock shock shock.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.2]]

TimeLord11: /* Energon Universe */

2026-02-26T13:07:42Z

Energon Universe

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	====Energon Universe====		====Energon Universe====
			After the [[Quintesson]]s had been expelled from Cybertron, they dispatched [[Goliant]] to the planet. Knowing the giant would turn the tide in the Quintessons' favour, [[Beta (G1)\|Zerta Trion]] led him to a distant [[star system]] and duped him into consuming a red star on the verge of becoming a [[Black hole (phenomenon)\|black hole]]. As Goliant fed, Zerta influenced the planets [[Agorria]] and [[Zertonia]], doomed satellites of the red sun, to dismantle their worlds and each forge one half of the [[Sacred Ring]], a massive energon processing ring. {{storylink\|Void Rivals issue 10\|Void Rivals #10}} {{storylink\|Void Rivals issue 25\|Void Rivals #25}}

			Over the centuries that the ''Ark'' lay inactive, [[Shadow Watch]] had stockpiled a large bounty of [[energon crystal]]s. {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 25\|Transformers #25}}

	When the Decepticons awoke on Earth, they were mired by a lack of energon. After [[Laserbeak (G1)\|Laserbeak]] located a suitable power plant, Starscream, who had the highest energon levels, was peer pressured into checking it out. {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 1\|Transformers #1}} After Starscream confirmed the plant's viability as a power source, the Decepticons brought an energy transfer module to synthesize energon. {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 2\|Transformers #2}} Though this alleviated their immediate energy concerns, Soundwave noted that they still lacked sufficient materials to fully repair Teletraan One. {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 3\|Transformers #3}}		When the Decepticons awoke on Earth, they were mired by a lack of energon. After [[Laserbeak (G1)\|Laserbeak]] located a suitable power plant, Starscream, who had the highest energon levels, was peer pressured into checking it out. {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 1\|Transformers #1}} After Starscream confirmed the plant's viability as a power source, the Decepticons brought an energy transfer module to synthesize energon. {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 2\|Transformers #2}} Though this alleviated their immediate energy concerns, Soundwave noted that they still lacked sufficient materials to fully repair Teletraan One. {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 3\|Transformers #3}}

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	After taking over as [[Decepticon leader]], {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 7\|Transformers #7}} [[Soundwave (G1)\|Soundwave]] led the Decepticons to reclaim the ''[[Nemesis (G1)\|Nemesis]]'', using the craft's communications array to reconnect with [[Shockwave (G1)\|Shockwave]] on Cybertron. {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 8\|Transformers #8}} After coming to Earth via [[space bridge]], Shockwave ordered the construction of a [[feeder]], using the machine to synthesize a large bounty of energon from nearby oceanic flora and fauna. Using the fuel, Shockwave reactivated the space bridge and brought Cybertron to Earth's orbit, intending to harvest the organic planet for more energon. {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 10\|Transformers #10}}		After taking over as [[Decepticon leader]], {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 7\|Transformers #7}} [[Soundwave (G1)\|Soundwave]] led the Decepticons to reclaim the ''[[Nemesis (G1)\|Nemesis]]'', using the craft's communications array to reconnect with [[Shockwave (G1)\|Shockwave]] on Cybertron. {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 8\|Transformers #8}} After coming to Earth via [[space bridge]], Shockwave ordered the construction of a [[feeder]], using the machine to synthesize a large bounty of energon from nearby oceanic flora and fauna. Using the fuel, Shockwave reactivated the space bridge and brought Cybertron to Earth's orbit, intending to harvest the organic planet for more energon. {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 10\|Transformers #10}}

	With a fresh bounty of resources, Cybertron quickly began regenerating its energon reserves. {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 11\|Transformers #11}} Following Shockwave having his head crushed by Optimus Prime, [[Elita One (G1)\|Elita One]] sought to make use of the pilfered energon. Refusing to win at the cost of Earth, Optimus detonated the energon stores, the explosion severing the link between Earth and Cybertron. {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 12\|Transformers #12}}		With a fresh bounty of resources, Cybertron quickly began regenerating its energon reserves. {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 11\|Transformers #11}} Following Shockwave having his head crushed by Optimus Prime, [[Elita One (G1)\|Elita One]] sought to make use of the pilfered energon. Refusing to win at the cost of Earth, Optimus detonated the energon stores, the explosion severing the link between Earth and Cybertron. {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 12\|Transformers #12}}

			On the Sacred Ring, [[Springer (G1)\|Springer]] met [[Darak]] and [[Solila]], informing them of what energon was and their species' connection to it, using a sample to heal Solila, {{storylink\|Void Rivals issue 10\|Void Rivals #10}} before he gave both sides a data-pad on how to use energon. {{storylink\|Void Rivals issue 11\|Void Rivals #11}} By the time [[Hot Rod (G1)\|Hot Rod]] showed up to rescue Springer, the [[Agorrian]]s had constructed energon processing infrastructure, {{storylink\|Void Rivals issue 15\|Void Rivals #15}} giving a bounty to their new allies when they left for Cybertron. {{storylink\|Void Rivals issue 24\|Void Rivals #24}}

			Following the Autobots defeating the Decepticons in [[Chicago]], [[General Flagg]] proposed an alliance between the Autobots and Shadow Watch, offering them the energon crystals (and the [[stasis lock]]ed [[Bulkhead (G1)\|Bulkhed]] and [[Mirage (G1)\|Mirage]]), {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 25\|Transformers #25}} which the Autobots were able to use to reactivate their comrades in stasis. {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 27\|Transformers #27}}
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	At some point over the three centuries that followed the end of the [[Great War (G1)\|Great War]], a new energon-powered device was created: the [[Energon Matrix]]. Sculpted in the likeness of the legendary [[Matrix of Leadership]], these objects of power were given to [[Convoy (rank)\|Convoy]]-ranked [[Maximal]]s, and were capable of supplying huge boosts of energon to their wielders in moments of desperate need, which could be further magnified if more than one Energon Matrix was used together. These power boosts could massively enhance the wielder's physical attributes, usually accompanied by [[spontaneous recoloration]], such as when Optimus Primal and Lio Convoy used theirs to become the super-strong "Burning Optimus Primal" and super-fast "Flash Lio Convoy", {{storylink\|Lio Convoy in Imminent Danger!}} or be released as mighty energy blasts, as when [[Big Convoy]] combined his with his [[Big Cannon]] to create a weapon powerful enough to obliterate [[Unicron]]. {{storylink\|The Final Battle (BWN)\|The Final Battle}} The Matrices may also have some connection to [[Vector Sigma]], the mega-computer at the heart of Cybertron, since it was able to communicate through Big Convoy's Matrix, making him say what it wanted. {{storylink\|Big Convoy, Move Out}}		At some point over the three centuries that followed the end of the [[Great War (G1)\|Great War]], a new energon-powered device was created: the [[Energon Matrix]]. Sculpted in the likeness of the legendary [[Matrix of Leadership]], these objects of power were given to [[Convoy (rank)\|Convoy]]-ranked [[Maximal]]s, and were capable of supplying huge boosts of energon to their wielders in moments of desperate need, which could be further magnified if more than one Energon Matrix was used together. These power boosts could massively enhance the wielder's physical attributes, usually accompanied by [[spontaneous recoloration]], such as when Optimus Primal and Lio Convoy used theirs to become the super-strong "Burning Optimus Primal" and super-fast "Flash Lio Convoy", {{storylink\|Lio Convoy in Imminent Danger!}} or be released as mighty energy blasts, as when [[Big Convoy (BW)\|Big Convoy]] combined his with his [[Big Cannon]] to create a weapon powerful enough to obliterate [[Unicron]]. {{storylink\|The Final Battle (BWN)\|The Final Battle}} The Matrices may also have some connection to [[Vector Sigma]], the mega-computer at the heart of Cybertron, since it was able to communicate through Big Convoy's Matrix, making him say what it wanted. {{storylink\|Big Convoy, Move Out}}

	When Optimus Primal and Lio Convoy were caught up in the dimensional fissure known as the [[Blastizone]], they found themselves teleported from their respective time periods to Earth circa 2004. Here, they teamed up with Optimus Prime, and their Energon Matrices apparently unlocked the power of an Energon Matrix within Prime himself, as he was soon using his in tandem with theirs to create shatteringly powerful attacks like the "Double Convoy Tornado" {{storylink\|Fight! The Group of the Strongest Commanders!}} and the "Lio Typhoon Arrow". {{storylink\|Lio Convoy Storms In (episode)\|Lio Convoy Storms In}}		When Optimus Primal and Lio Convoy were caught up in the dimensional fissure known as the [[Blastizone]], they found themselves teleported from their respective time periods to Earth circa 2004. Here, they teamed up with Optimus Prime, and their Energon Matrices apparently unlocked the power of an Energon Matrix within Prime himself, as he was soon using his in tandem with theirs to create shatteringly powerful attacks like the "Double Convoy Tornado" {{storylink\|Fight! The Group of the Strongest Commanders!}} and the "Lio Typhoon Arrow". {{storylink\|Lio Convoy Storms In (episode)\|Lio Convoy Storms In}}
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	The [[rubsign]]s introduced into the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)\|Beast Wars]]'' toyline in 1997 were called "Energon Chips". On the Japanese side of things, Energon Matrices were included with [[Lio Convoy (BW)\|Lio Convoy]] and [[Big Convoy]]'s toys; while the former's was merely sculpted detail beneath a panel on his chest, the latter's was fully removable.		The [[rubsign]]s introduced into the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)\|Beast Wars]]'' toyline in 1997 were called "Energon Chips". On the Japanese side of things, Energon Matrices were included with [[Lio Convoy (BW)\|Lio Convoy]] and [[Big Convoy (BW)\|Big Convoy]]'s toys; while the former's was merely sculpted detail beneath a panel on his chest, the latter's was fully removable.
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	=====''Beast Wars: Uprising''=====		=====''Beast Wars: Uprising''=====
	Eleven million years of civil war had drained virtually all of Cybertron's ~~Energon~~ supply. {{storylink\|Micro-Aggressions}} ~~So high was the premium on Energon that~~ the ~~vast majority~~ of ~~the surviving Autobots and Decepticons were unable to transform or even move under their power. To save fuel, they reorganized themselves into~~ the [[~~Builder of~~ Cybertron~~\|Builders~~]] ~~some wiring themselves directly into their~~ planet ~~to save fuel~~. {{storylink\|~~Broken Windshields~~}} ~~The Autobot [[Cerebros (G1)~~\|~~Cerebros]] eventually created~~ the [[~~Maximal~~]]~~s and~~ [[~~Predacon (BW)\|Predacons~~]] to serve as the next generation of Cybertronians who were fuel efficient enough to move about freely in spite of the pitiful Energon supply on the planet. {{storylink\|Head Games}} Both Maximals and Predacons were victims however to the Builders' spiteful Energon supply chains limiting their freedom. {{storylink\|~~Alone Together}} {{storylink\|Head Games~~}}		Eleven million years of civil war had drained virtually all of Cybertron's energon supply. {{storylink\|Micro-Aggressions}} After the energies of the [[Underbase]] had been contained in Cybertron's [[core]], the planet began a slow healing of its biosphere and its energon reserves. {{storylink\|Not All Megatrons}} {{storylink\|Derailment}} Facilities like the [[Dynamic Energon Distilleries]] Plant synthesized [[energon cube]]s. {{storylink\|Identity Politics}}

	The [[Mechanimal]]s were capable of metabolizing their own ~~Energon~~. Four cycles into the [[Grand Uprising]], [[Megatron (BW)\|Megatron]] discovered this fact and created the "Beast Upgrade" to allow his people to replicate this ability and thus free them from the ~~Energon~~ supply lines, allowing them a great advantage in the war. {{storylink\|Not All Megatrons}} Following the war, Cybertron ~~began healing with its Energon supplies refreshing themselves~~. {{storylink\|The Inexorable March}}		By the end of the [[Great War (G1)\|Great War]], the premium on energon was so high that the vast majority of the surviving Autobots and Decepticons were unable to transform or even move under their power. To save fuel, they reorganized themselves into the [[Builder of Cybertron\|Builders]] some wiring themselves directly into their planet to save fuel. {{storylink\|Broken Windshields}} The smallest of them, like [[Mini-Cassette]]s, {{storylink\|Broken Windshields}} and [[Micromaster]]s were able to remain their mobility, though in normal circumstances, they operated only at quarter-rations. {{storylink\|Micro-Aggressions}}

			The Autobot [[Cerebros (G1)\|Cerebros]] eventually created the [[Maximal]]s and [[Predacon (BW)\|Predacons]] to serve as the next generation of Cybertronians who were fuel efficient enough to move about freely in spite of the pitiful energon supply on the planet. {{storylink\|Head Games}} Both Maximals and Predacons were victims however to the Builders' spiteful energon supply chains limiting their freedom. {{storylink\|Alone Together}} {{storylink\|Head Games}}

			The [[Mechanimal]]s were capable of metabolizing their own energon. Four cycles into the [[Grand Uprising]], [[Megatron (BW)\|Megatron]] discovered this fact and created the "Beast Upgrade" to allow his people to replicate this ability and thus free them from the Builder's supply lines, allowing them a great advantage in the war. {{storylink\|Not All Megatrons}} Following the war, Cybertron's energon supply had been regenerated. {{storylink\|The Inexorable March}}

	[[Quintessa (planet)\|Quintessa]] on the other hand boasted a rich Energon supply. As a result, technology and [[Overcharge (G1)\|products]] developed on Quintessa consumed high levels of the substance. {{storylink\|Burning Bridges}}		[[Quintessa (planet)\|Quintessa]] on the other hand boasted a rich Energon supply. As a result, technology and [[Overcharge (G1)\|products]] developed on Quintessa consumed high levels of the substance. {{storylink\|Burning Bridges}}

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	As the Great War spread further out across the galaxy, all known sources of energon were exhausted. {{storylink\|Last Bot Standing issue 2\|Last Bot Standing #2}} When they first arrived on the planet [[Donnokt]] however, [[Hot Rod (G1)\|Rodimus]], [[Gripper (G1)\|Gripper]] and [[Strongarm (G1)\|Strongarm]] found that the planet had energon-sympathetic materials and would yield a rich, if highly volatile, bounty in millions of years. {{storylink\|Last Bot Standing issue 4\|Last Bot Standing #4}} After deciding to live off only their own energon supplies, the three Autobots discovered that an organic race was evolving on Donnokt. Fearing that the energon would one day attract more surviving Cybertronians to Donnokt, the three fashioned three [[energon key]]s with which to heal themselves in the event of other Cybertronians arriving on the primitive world. After choosing a family of natives to watch over the keys, {{storylink\|Last Bot Standing issue 3\|Last Bot Standing #3}} they recorded a video explaining the planet's energon. {{storylink\|Last Bot Standing issue 4\|Last Bot Standing #4}}		As the Great War spread further out across the galaxy, all known sources of energon were exhausted. {{storylink\|Last Bot Standing issue 2\|Last Bot Standing #2}} When they first arrived on the planet [[Donnokt]] however, [[Hot Rod (G1)\|Rodimus]], [[Gripper (G1)\|Gripper]] and [[Strongarm (G1)\|Strongarm]] found that the planet had energon-sympathetic materials and would yield a rich, if highly volatile, bounty in millions of years. {{storylink\|Last Bot Standing issue 4\|Last Bot Standing #4}} After deciding to live off only their own energon supplies, the three Autobots discovered that an organic race was evolving on Donnokt. Fearing that the energon would one day attract more surviving Cybertronians to Donnokt, the three fashioned three [[energon key]]s with which to heal themselves in the event of other Cybertronians arriving on the primitive world. After choosing a family of natives to watch over the keys, {{storylink\|Last Bot Standing issue 3\|Last Bot Standing #3}} they recorded a video explaining the planet's energon. {{storylink\|Last Bot Standing issue 4\|Last Bot Standing #4}}

	Elsewhere in the universe, a group of misfit Cybertronian survivors under the command of [[~~Steel Jaw~~\|Steeljaw]] re-engineered themselves to run on [[biofuel]], a fuel they synthesized by harvesting organic matter. {{storylink\|Last Bot Standing issue 2\|Last Bot Standing #2}} Converting to run on biofuel left them unable to metabolize energon and thinking the substance extinct, Steeljaw's group no longer bothered to even scan for it. {{storylink\|Last Bot Standing issue 3\|Last Bot Standing #3}} Though biofuel sustained the Cybertronians, its inferiority to energon left them constantly hungry and tired. {{storylink\|Last Bot Standing issue 4\|Last Bot Standing #4}}		Elsewhere in the universe, a group of misfit Cybertronian survivors under the command of [[Steeljaw (IDW)\|Steeljaw]] re-engineered themselves to run on [[biofuel]], a fuel they synthesized by harvesting organic matter. {{storylink\|Last Bot Standing issue 2\|Last Bot Standing #2}} Converting to run on biofuel left them unable to metabolize energon and thinking the substance extinct, Steeljaw's group no longer bothered to even scan for it. {{storylink\|Last Bot Standing issue 3\|Last Bot Standing #3}} Though biofuel sustained the Cybertronians, its inferiority to energon left them constantly hungry and tired. {{storylink\|Last Bot Standing issue 4\|Last Bot Standing #4}}

	Over the centuries, the energon keys on Donnokt became the family heirlooms of the Wallkis family, eldest [[Shib Wallkis]] taking to wearing one around her neck. The planet's natives eventually discovered the now ripe energon in the mountains beyond [[Fembrance]], harvesting the "fizzbang" into fuel for their steam cars. {{storylink\|Last Bot Standing issue 1\|Last Bot Standing #1}}		Over the centuries, the energon keys on Donnokt became the family heirlooms of the Wallkis family, eldest [[Shib Wallkis]] taking to wearing one around her neck. The planet's natives eventually discovered the now ripe energon in the mountains beyond [[Fembrance]], harvesting the "fizzbang" into fuel for their steam cars. {{storylink\|Last Bot Standing issue 1\|Last Bot Standing #1}}

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	In its unprocessed form, Energon ore is bursting with raw energy, and hence hazardous to normal Transformer life. The only Transformers capable of safely handling energon are the [[Omnicon]]s, whose bodies became immunized to the ore's hazardous effects after years of mining it in space, and the [[Terrorcon (Energon)\|Terrorcons]]. {{storylink\|Survival Instincts}} These master Energon sculptors can absorb the energy from Energon ore into their bodies, and then generate ~~sold~~-state [[Energon star]]s that can be given to other Autobots to temporarily boost their strength. The Stars are also capable of generating [[Energon weapon]]s like spears and axes, though these drastically shorten the Star's lifespan. {{storylink\|Scorpinok (episode)\|Scorpinok}} In one particularly puzzling instance, the interaction of multiple Energon Stars with [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity\|Optimus Prime]]'s [[Matrix of Leadership#Unicron Trilogy\|Matrix of Leadership]] led to the creation of the [[Energon Blaster]]. {{storylink\|Starscream the Mysterious Mercenary}} Energon can also be processed into a liquid form that can be used as a medicinal bath capable of incredible feats like limb regeneration. {{storylink\|Megatron Raid}} This refined, positively-charged "Autobot" Energon is typically red in color.		In its unprocessed form, Energon ore is bursting with raw energy, and hence hazardous to normal Transformer life. The only Transformers capable of safely handling energon are the [[Omnicon]]s, whose bodies became immunized to the ore's hazardous effects after years of mining it in space, and the [[Terrorcon (Energon)\|Terrorcons]]. {{storylink\|Survival Instincts}} These master Energon sculptors can absorb the energy from Energon ore into their bodies, and then generate solid-state [[Energon star]]s that can be given to other Autobots to temporarily boost their strength. The Stars are also capable of generating [[Energon weapon]]s like spears and axes, though these drastically shorten the Star's lifespan. {{storylink\|Scorpinok (episode)\|Scorpinok}} In one particularly puzzling instance, the interaction of multiple Energon Stars with [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity\|Optimus Prime]]'s [[Matrix of Leadership#Unicron Trilogy\|Matrix of Leadership]] led to the creation of the [[Energon Blaster]]. {{storylink\|Starscream the Mysterious Mercenary}} Energon can also be processed into a liquid form that can be used as a medicinal bath capable of incredible feats like limb regeneration. {{storylink\|Megatron Raid}} This refined, positively-charged "Autobot" Energon is typically red in color.

	[[File:Energonep3 shock shock shock.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.2]]		[[File:Energonep3 shock shock shock.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.2]]