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Escargon: /* Generics gone pro */ Those aren't actually Glyph and Strika

2025-06-15T22:28:51Z

Generics gone pro: Those aren't actually Glyph and Strika

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	[[File:TFU08-toy AcidStorm.jpg\|upright=1.1\|thumb\| <s>Dear Fun Publications, please make Ion Storm and Nova Storm toys.</s> Hey, whaddya know! Hasbro [[War for Cybertron: Siege\|pulled through]]!]]		[[File:TFU08-toy AcidStorm.jpg\|upright=1.1\|thumb\| <s>Dear Fun Publications, please make Ion Storm and Nova Storm toys.</s> Hey, whaddya know! Hasbro [[War for Cybertron: Siege\|pulled through]]!]]
	* [[Sunstorm (G1)\|Sunstorm]] was retroactively identified as one of the generic seekers from one scene of the first ever episode. {{storylink\|More than Meets the Eye, Part 1}} As for the rest of the Seekers featured alongside Sunstorm, they became named [[Fun Publications]] characters with exclusive toys: [[Nacelle (G1)\|Nacelle]], [[Hotlink (G1)\|Hotlink]], and [[Bitstream (G1)\|Bitstream]]. Similarly, the green [[Rainmaker]] was just like them until Hasbro identified him as [[Acid Storm (G1)\|Acid Storm]] and turned him into a toy.		* [[Sunstorm (G1)\|Sunstorm]] was retroactively identified as one of the generic seekers from one scene of the first ever episode. {{storylink\|More than Meets the Eye, Part 1}} As for the rest of the Seekers featured alongside Sunstorm, they became named [[Fun Publications]] characters with exclusive toys: [[Nacelle (G1)\|Nacelle]], [[Hotlink (G1)\|Hotlink]], and [[Bitstream (G1)\|Bitstream]]. Similarly, the green [[Rainmaker]] was just like them until Hasbro identified him as [[Acid Storm (G1)\|Acid Storm]] and turned him into a toy.
	*Two space-fillers in the [[Female Autobots]] were named [[Greenlight]] and [[Lancer]] by Fun Pub~~, which also decided two civilians in another episode were retroactively [[Glyph (Universe)\|Glyph]] and [[Strika (BM)\|Strika]]~~. {{storylink\|Flames of Yesterday}}		*Two space-fillers in the [[Female Autobots]] were named [[Greenlight]] and [[Lancer]] by Fun Pub. {{storylink\|Flames of Yesterday}}
	* ''[[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac\|The AllSpark Almanac]]'' and its sequels named several of the generics who are not based on anything, giving us [[Lickety-Split (Animated)\|Lickety-Split]] and [[Lightbright (Animated)\|Lightbright]].		* ''[[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac\|The AllSpark Almanac]]'' and its sequels named several of the generics who are not based on anything, giving us [[Lickety-Split (Animated)\|Lickety-Split]] and [[Lightbright (Animated)\|Lightbright]].
	* [[Chuffer]] was given a name in the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)#Marvel UK\|Marvel UK]] letters pages, turning him from a random guy who gets killed into a ''specific'' guy who gets killed.		* [[Chuffer]] was given a name in the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)#Marvel UK\|Marvel UK]] letters pages, turning him from a random guy who gets killed into a ''specific'' guy who gets killed.

Arren1234: /* G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers */

2024-11-19T04:54:19Z

G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers

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	[[File:Joetfii 03a.jpg\|rightt\|upright=0.85\|thumb\|I don't know who I am, but apparently I'm awesome.]]		[[File:Joetfii 03a.jpg\|rightt\|upright=0.85\|thumb\|I don't know who I am, but apparently I'm awesome.]]
	*After the events of ''[[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers]]'' left the Decepticons short on troops, in ''[[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II]]'' artist [[E. J. Su]] padded out [[Shockwave (G1)\|Shockwave]]'s Cybertronian forces with nameless, but intricately designed generics. Sadly the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dinobots]] arrived, and Dinobots vs. generic Decepticons is always going to end badly for the no-names.		*After the events of ''[[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers]]'' left the Decepticons short on troops, in ''[[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II]]'' artist [[E. J. Su]] padded out [[Shockwave (G1)\|Shockwave]]'s Cybertronian forces with nameless, but intricately designed generics. Sadly the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dinobots]] arrived, and Dinobots vs. generic Decepticons is always going to end badly for the no-names.
	*Also notable is the generic "future Decepticon" composed of a mix of [[Scorponok (Energon)\|''Energon'' Scorponok]], [[Megatron (Armada)\|''Armada'' Megatron]], and topped with [[Sky Garry (G1)\|Sky Garry]]'s head, who appeared on the cover of [[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 3\|#3]] (as seen to the ~~left~~). Part of him was shown in the cliffhanger of issue 2, but despite his appearance on the cover, he did not appear in the following issue at all. Instead his place was filled by hordes of generic [[Ravage (G1)\|Ravages]], [[Sweep (G1)\|Sweep]]s, and Insecticons. Though multiple Insecticons and Sweeps have been previously seen, this is the first time we have seen clones of Ravage. In 2015, an entry of the Facebook edition of [[Ask Vector Prime]] would name this "future Decepticon" as [[Ragnarok]] and provide an in-universe explanation for his absence from the story.		*Also notable is the generic "future Decepticon" composed of a mix of [[Scorponok (Energon)\|''Energon'' Scorponok]], [[Megatron (Armada)\|''Armada'' Megatron]], and topped with [[Sky Garry (G1)\|Sky Garry]]'s head, who appeared on the cover of [[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 3\|#3]] (as seen to the right). Part of him was shown in the cliffhanger of issue 2, but despite his appearance on the cover, he did not appear in the following issue at all. Instead his place was filled by hordes of generic [[Ravage (G1)\|Ravages]], [[Sweep (G1)\|Sweep]]s, and Insecticons. Though multiple Insecticons and Sweeps have been previously seen, this is the first time we have seen clones of Ravage. In 2015, an entry of the Facebook edition of [[Ask Vector Prime]] would name this "future Decepticon" as [[Ragnarok]] and provide an in-universe explanation for his absence from the story.
	*At the series's conclusion, Shockwave is tended by a generic [[Decepticon medics\|Decepticon medic]], who has a similar design to [[Soundwave (G1)\|Soundwave]].		*At the series's conclusion, Shockwave is tended by a generic [[Decepticon medics\|Decepticon medic]], who has a similar design to [[Soundwave (G1)\|Soundwave]].

Saix at 13:24, 8 November 2023

2023-11-08T13:24:40Z

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	*There were many generics located on [[Velocitron]], which all succumbed to the [[Cosmic Rust (disease)\|Plague of Rust]], thanks to [[Nervous bot\|a suspicious generic]] through the space bridge. {{storylink\|Terminal Velocity}}		*There were many generics located on [[Velocitron]], which all succumbed to the [[Cosmic Rust (disease)\|Plague of Rust]], thanks to [[Nervous bot\|a suspicious generic]] through the space bridge. {{storylink\|Terminal Velocity}}
	*There is a flock of [[Air Hammer (Cyberverse)\|Air Hammer]]s sharing the same design. {{storylink\|Perfect Storm}} {{storylink\|The Scientist}}		*There is a flock of [[Air Hammer (Cyberverse)\|Air Hammer]]s sharing the same design. {{storylink\|Perfect Storm}} {{storylink\|The Scientist}}
	*There are [[Sharkticon (species)\|Sharkticon]]s that have the tribal markings of [[~~The Snouts~~]], [[~~The Tails~~]], and [[~~The Fins~~]]. {{storylink\|Wiped Out}} There are many more Sharkticons under the employ of the Quintessons.		*There are [[Sharkticon (species)\|Sharkticon]]s that have the tribal markings of the [[Snout]]s, the [[Tail]]s, and the [[Fin]]s. {{storylink\|Wiped Out}} There are many more Sharkticons under the employ of the Quintessons.
	*Many [[Monsterbot (Cyberverse)\|Monsterbots]] sharing the same body-type as [[Repugnus (Cyberverse)\|Repugnus]] and swarms of [[Injector (Cyberverse)\|Injector]]s are seen crawling around in the depths of Cybertron. {{storylink\|Battle For Cybertron IV}} {{storylink\|Journey To The Valley Of Repugnus}}		*Many [[Monsterbot (Cyberverse)\|Monsterbots]] sharing the same body-type as [[Repugnus (Cyberverse)\|Repugnus]] and swarms of [[Injector (Cyberverse)\|Injector]]s are seen crawling around in the depths of Cybertron. {{storylink\|Battle For Cybertron IV}} {{storylink\|Journey To The Valley Of Repugnus}}
	*There are Cybertronian birds who resemble [[Laserbeak (Cyberverse)\|Laserbeak]] in Cybertron's wilderness. {{storylink\|The Scientist}} {{storylink\|Thunderhowl (episode)\|Thunderhowl}}		*There are Cybertronian birds who resemble [[Laserbeak (Cyberverse)\|Laserbeak]] in Cybertron's wilderness. {{storylink\|The Scientist}} {{storylink\|Thunderhowl (episode)\|Thunderhowl}}

Igordebraga: /* The Transformers cartoon */

2023-03-10T04:46:06Z

The Transformers cartoon

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	*[[Seeker (body-type)\|Seekers]] - The comparatively low number of Decepticons in the early episodes of the cartoon led to the filling out of the ranks with numerous generics based on the existing cast, most notably the Seekers.		*[[Seeker (body-type)\|Seekers]] - The comparatively low number of Decepticons in the early episodes of the cartoon led to the filling out of the ranks with numerous generics based on the existing cast, most notably the Seekers.
	*[[Photon]]s - In addition to the Seekers, early episodes also had duplicates of [[Reflector (G1)\|Reflector]], though it is speculated that Reflector is just one guy who could clone himself...		*[[Photon (subgroup)\|Photons]] - In addition to the Seekers, early episodes also had duplicates of [[Reflector (G1)\|Reflector]], though it is speculated that Reflector is just one guy who could clone himself...
	*[[Decepticon Mini-Cassette]]s - Though rarer than Seekers and Photons, there would also be multi-colored Mini-Cassettes sharing the same body-type as [[Rumble (G1)\|Rumble]] and [[Frenzy (G1)\|Frenzy]]. Just look at the picture to the right.		*[[Decepticon Mini-Cassette]]s - Though rarer than Seekers and Photons, there would also be multi-colored Mini-Cassettes sharing the same body-type as [[Rumble (G1)\|Rumble]] and [[Frenzy (G1)\|Frenzy]]. Just look at the picture to the right.
	*[[Junkion (species)\|Junkions]] - Hordes of generic Junkions tended to appear whenever the cartoon visited [[Junkion (planet)\|that planet]]. Sometimes [[Lithone (species)\|Lithone]] character models were repurposed as Junkions.		*[[Junkion (species)\|Junkions]] - Hordes of generic Junkions tended to appear whenever the cartoon visited [[Junkion (planet)\|that planet]]. Sometimes [[Lithone (species)\|Lithone]] character models were repurposed as Junkions.

Saix: /* ''Cyberverse'' cartoon */clean up, replaced: (DJD) → (G1)

2022-12-14T16:30:17Z

''Cyberverse'' cartoon: clean up, replaced: (DJD) → (G1)

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	*Many [[Monsterbot (Cyberverse)\|Monsterbots]] sharing the same body-type as [[Repugnus (Cyberverse)\|Repugnus]] and swarms of [[Injector (Cyberverse)\|Injector]]s are seen crawling around in the depths of Cybertron. {{storylink\|Battle For Cybertron IV}} {{storylink\|Journey To The Valley Of Repugnus}}		*Many [[Monsterbot (Cyberverse)\|Monsterbots]] sharing the same body-type as [[Repugnus (Cyberverse)\|Repugnus]] and swarms of [[Injector (Cyberverse)\|Injector]]s are seen crawling around in the depths of Cybertron. {{storylink\|Battle For Cybertron IV}} {{storylink\|Journey To The Valley Of Repugnus}}
	*There are Cybertronian birds who resemble [[Laserbeak (Cyberverse)\|Laserbeak]] in Cybertron's wilderness. {{storylink\|The Scientist}} {{storylink\|Thunderhowl (episode)\|Thunderhowl}}		*There are Cybertronian birds who resemble [[Laserbeak (Cyberverse)\|Laserbeak]] in Cybertron's wilderness. {{storylink\|The Scientist}} {{storylink\|Thunderhowl (episode)\|Thunderhowl}}
	*The [[Decepticon supersoldier]]s that make up [[Megatron X (Cyberverse)\|Megatron X]]'s army all share the same [[Tarn (~~DJD~~)\|Tarn]]-inspired model. {{storylink\|Silent Strike}} {{storylink\|The Other One}}		*The [[Decepticon supersoldier]]s that make up [[Megatron X (Cyberverse)\|Megatron X]]'s army all share the same [[Tarn (G1)\|Tarn]]-inspired model. {{storylink\|Silent Strike}} {{storylink\|The Other One}}
	{{--}}		{{--}}

Khajidha: /* Non-generics with common character models */

2022-08-25T15:38:43Z

Non-generics with common character models

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	==Non-generics with common character models==		==Non-generics with common character models==
	{{note\|Despite having recycled and/or character models, these characters ~~establish their~~ continuing [[Seeker (body-type)\|an age old custom]] rather than being a generic.}}		{{note\|Despite having recycled and/or character models, these characters are continuing [[Seeker (body-type)\|an age old custom]] rather than being a generic.}}
	Notable examples include:		Notable examples include:
	;[[Live-action film series]]		;[[Live-action film series]]

ParadoxFactor at 03:36, 13 April 2022

2022-04-13T03:36:14Z

M Sipher: /* Generics gone pro */

2022-04-11T00:38:51Z

Generics gone pro

Locoman: /* Generics gone pro */

2022-01-15T01:40:10Z

Generics gone pro

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	**[[Razorhorn]] as the Insecticon bounty hunter featured in the latter half of the ''RID'' 2015 post-Season 2 mini-series.		**[[Razorhorn]] as the Insecticon bounty hunter featured in the latter half of the ''RID'' 2015 post-Season 2 mini-series.
	**[[Goldgear]] as the Activator Mini-Con who successfully steals Strongarm's [[Decepticon Hunter]] after [[Hi-Test (RID)\|Hi-Test]] screwed up.		**[[Goldgear]] as the Activator Mini-Con who successfully steals Strongarm's [[Decepticon Hunter]] after [[Hi-Test (RID)\|Hi-Test]] screwed up.
			* IDW's [[Transformers (2019 comic)\|''Transformers'' reboot]] brought back a generic from [[The Autonomy Lesson (issue)\|issue #1]] of ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise\|Robots in Disguise]]'' and another from ''[[Optimus Prime (comic)\|Optimus Prime]]'' [[New Cybertron End: Feel Safe Without Regrets\|#6]] as [[Voxpop]] and [[Heavywait]] respectively.

	==External links==		==External links==

Locoman: /* 2005 IDW continuity */

2022-01-14T23:39:41Z

2005 IDW continuity

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	{{main\|NAIL}}		{{main\|NAIL}}
	* Artist [[Andrew Griffith]] populated the early issues of ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]'' with a variety of recurring background characters representing civilians and other non-combatant Cybertronians. Some of these were based off other fictional properties, such as characters based on Tonka's [[Rock Lord]]s, but most were original creations, many of whom sported inhuman features such as extra heads or arms.		* Artist [[Andrew Griffith]] populated the early issues of ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]'' with a variety of recurring background characters representing civilians and other non-combatant Cybertronians. Some of these were based off other fictional properties, such as characters based on Tonka's [[Rock Lord]]s, but most were original creations, many of whom sported inhuman features such as extra heads or arms.
			* Many of the background Cybertronians who inhabit the parallel [[Functionist Universe]] are based on characters from the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family\|Unicron Trilogy]].

	===''Animated'' cartoon===		===''Animated'' cartoon===

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	[[File:TFU08-toy AcidStorm.jpg\|upright=1.1\|thumb\| <s>Dear Fun Publications, please make Ion Storm and Nova Storm toys.</s> Hey, whaddya know! Hasbro [[War for Cybertron: Siege\|pulled through]]!]]		[[File:TFU08-toy AcidStorm.jpg\|upright=1.1\|thumb\| <s>Dear Fun Publications, please make Ion Storm and Nova Storm toys.</s> Hey, whaddya know! Hasbro [[War for Cybertron: Siege\|pulled through]]!]]
	* [[Sunstorm (G1)\|Sunstorm]] was retroactively identified as one of the generic seekers from one scene of the first ever episode. {{storylink\|More than Meets the Eye, Part 1}} As for the rest of the Seekers featured alongside Sunstorm, they became named [[Fun Publications]] characters with exclusive toys: [[Nacelle (G1)\|Nacelle]], [[Hotlink (G1)\|Hotlink]], and [[Bitstream (G1)\|Bitstream]]. Similarly, the green [[Rainmaker]] was just like them until Hasbro identified him as [[Acid Storm (G1)\|Acid Storm]] and turned him into a toy.		* [[Sunstorm (G1)\|Sunstorm]] was retroactively identified as one of the generic seekers from one scene of the first ever episode. {{storylink\|More than Meets the Eye, Part 1}} As for the rest of the Seekers featured alongside Sunstorm, they became named [[Fun Publications]] characters with exclusive toys: [[Nacelle (G1)\|Nacelle]], [[Hotlink (G1)\|Hotlink]], and [[Bitstream (G1)\|Bitstream]]. Similarly, the green [[Rainmaker]] was just like them until Hasbro identified him as [[Acid Storm (G1)\|Acid Storm]] and turned him into a toy.
	*Two space-fillers in the [[Female Autobots]] were named [[Greenlight]] and [[Lancer]] by Fun Pub~~, which also decided two civilians in another episode were retroactively [[Glyph (Universe)\|Glyph]] and [[Strika (BM)\|Strika]]~~. {{storylink\|Flames of Yesterday}}		*Two space-fillers in the [[Female Autobots]] were named [[Greenlight]] and [[Lancer]] by Fun Pub. {{storylink\|Flames of Yesterday}}
	* ''[[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac\|The AllSpark Almanac]]'' and its sequels named several of the generics who are not based on anything, giving us [[Lickety-Split (Animated)\|Lickety-Split]] and [[Lightbright (Animated)\|Lightbright]].		* ''[[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac\|The AllSpark Almanac]]'' and its sequels named several of the generics who are not based on anything, giving us [[Lickety-Split (Animated)\|Lickety-Split]] and [[Lightbright (Animated)\|Lightbright]].
	* [[Chuffer]] was given a name in the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)#Marvel UK\|Marvel UK]] letters pages, turning him from a random guy who gets killed into a ''specific'' guy who gets killed.		* [[Chuffer]] was given a name in the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)#Marvel UK\|Marvel UK]] letters pages, turning him from a random guy who gets killed into a ''specific'' guy who gets killed.

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	[[File:Joetfii 03a.jpg\|rightt\|upright=0.85\|thumb\|I don't know who I am, but apparently I'm awesome.]]		[[File:Joetfii 03a.jpg\|rightt\|upright=0.85\|thumb\|I don't know who I am, but apparently I'm awesome.]]
	*After the events of ''[[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers]]'' left the Decepticons short on troops, in ''[[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II]]'' artist [[E. J. Su]] padded out [[Shockwave (G1)\|Shockwave]]'s Cybertronian forces with nameless, but intricately designed generics. Sadly the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dinobots]] arrived, and Dinobots vs. generic Decepticons is always going to end badly for the no-names.		*After the events of ''[[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers]]'' left the Decepticons short on troops, in ''[[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II]]'' artist [[E. J. Su]] padded out [[Shockwave (G1)\|Shockwave]]'s Cybertronian forces with nameless, but intricately designed generics. Sadly the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dinobots]] arrived, and Dinobots vs. generic Decepticons is always going to end badly for the no-names.
	*Also notable is the generic "future Decepticon" composed of a mix of [[Scorponok (Energon)\|''Energon'' Scorponok]], [[Megatron (Armada)\|''Armada'' Megatron]], and topped with [[Sky Garry (G1)\|Sky Garry]]'s head, who appeared on the cover of [[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 3\|#3]] (as seen to the ~~left~~). Part of him was shown in the cliffhanger of issue 2, but despite his appearance on the cover, he did not appear in the following issue at all. Instead his place was filled by hordes of generic [[Ravage (G1)\|Ravages]], [[Sweep (G1)\|Sweep]]s, and Insecticons. Though multiple Insecticons and Sweeps have been previously seen, this is the first time we have seen clones of Ravage. In 2015, an entry of the Facebook edition of [[Ask Vector Prime]] would name this "future Decepticon" as [[Ragnarok]] and provide an in-universe explanation for his absence from the story.		*Also notable is the generic "future Decepticon" composed of a mix of [[Scorponok (Energon)\|''Energon'' Scorponok]], [[Megatron (Armada)\|''Armada'' Megatron]], and topped with [[Sky Garry (G1)\|Sky Garry]]'s head, who appeared on the cover of [[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 3\|#3]] (as seen to the right). Part of him was shown in the cliffhanger of issue 2, but despite his appearance on the cover, he did not appear in the following issue at all. Instead his place was filled by hordes of generic [[Ravage (G1)\|Ravages]], [[Sweep (G1)\|Sweep]]s, and Insecticons. Though multiple Insecticons and Sweeps have been previously seen, this is the first time we have seen clones of Ravage. In 2015, an entry of the Facebook edition of [[Ask Vector Prime]] would name this "future Decepticon" as [[Ragnarok]] and provide an in-universe explanation for his absence from the story.
	*At the series's conclusion, Shockwave is tended by a generic [[Decepticon medics\|Decepticon medic]], who has a similar design to [[Soundwave (G1)\|Soundwave]].		*At the series's conclusion, Shockwave is tended by a generic [[Decepticon medics\|Decepticon medic]], who has a similar design to [[Soundwave (G1)\|Soundwave]].

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	*There were many generics located on [[Velocitron]], which all succumbed to the [[Cosmic Rust (disease)\|Plague of Rust]], thanks to [[Nervous bot\|a suspicious generic]] through the space bridge. {{storylink\|Terminal Velocity}}		*There were many generics located on [[Velocitron]], which all succumbed to the [[Cosmic Rust (disease)\|Plague of Rust]], thanks to [[Nervous bot\|a suspicious generic]] through the space bridge. {{storylink\|Terminal Velocity}}
	*There is a flock of [[Air Hammer (Cyberverse)\|Air Hammer]]s sharing the same design. {{storylink\|Perfect Storm}} {{storylink\|The Scientist}}		*There is a flock of [[Air Hammer (Cyberverse)\|Air Hammer]]s sharing the same design. {{storylink\|Perfect Storm}} {{storylink\|The Scientist}}
	*There are [[Sharkticon (species)\|Sharkticon]]s that have the tribal markings of [[~~The Snouts~~]], [[~~The Tails~~]], and [[~~The Fins~~]]. {{storylink\|Wiped Out}} There are many more Sharkticons under the employ of the Quintessons.		*There are [[Sharkticon (species)\|Sharkticon]]s that have the tribal markings of the [[Snout]]s, the [[Tail]]s, and the [[Fin]]s. {{storylink\|Wiped Out}} There are many more Sharkticons under the employ of the Quintessons.
	*Many [[Monsterbot (Cyberverse)\|Monsterbots]] sharing the same body-type as [[Repugnus (Cyberverse)\|Repugnus]] and swarms of [[Injector (Cyberverse)\|Injector]]s are seen crawling around in the depths of Cybertron. {{storylink\|Battle For Cybertron IV}} {{storylink\|Journey To The Valley Of Repugnus}}		*Many [[Monsterbot (Cyberverse)\|Monsterbots]] sharing the same body-type as [[Repugnus (Cyberverse)\|Repugnus]] and swarms of [[Injector (Cyberverse)\|Injector]]s are seen crawling around in the depths of Cybertron. {{storylink\|Battle For Cybertron IV}} {{storylink\|Journey To The Valley Of Repugnus}}
	*There are Cybertronian birds who resemble [[Laserbeak (Cyberverse)\|Laserbeak]] in Cybertron's wilderness. {{storylink\|The Scientist}} {{storylink\|Thunderhowl (episode)\|Thunderhowl}}		*There are Cybertronian birds who resemble [[Laserbeak (Cyberverse)\|Laserbeak]] in Cybertron's wilderness. {{storylink\|The Scientist}} {{storylink\|Thunderhowl (episode)\|Thunderhowl}}

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	*[[Seeker (body-type)\|Seekers]] - The comparatively low number of Decepticons in the early episodes of the cartoon led to the filling out of the ranks with numerous generics based on the existing cast, most notably the Seekers.		*[[Seeker (body-type)\|Seekers]] - The comparatively low number of Decepticons in the early episodes of the cartoon led to the filling out of the ranks with numerous generics based on the existing cast, most notably the Seekers.
	*[[Photon]]s - In addition to the Seekers, early episodes also had duplicates of [[Reflector (G1)\|Reflector]], though it is speculated that Reflector is just one guy who could clone himself...		*[[Photon (subgroup)\|Photons]] - In addition to the Seekers, early episodes also had duplicates of [[Reflector (G1)\|Reflector]], though it is speculated that Reflector is just one guy who could clone himself...
	*[[Decepticon Mini-Cassette]]s - Though rarer than Seekers and Photons, there would also be multi-colored Mini-Cassettes sharing the same body-type as [[Rumble (G1)\|Rumble]] and [[Frenzy (G1)\|Frenzy]]. Just look at the picture to the right.		*[[Decepticon Mini-Cassette]]s - Though rarer than Seekers and Photons, there would also be multi-colored Mini-Cassettes sharing the same body-type as [[Rumble (G1)\|Rumble]] and [[Frenzy (G1)\|Frenzy]]. Just look at the picture to the right.
	*[[Junkion (species)\|Junkions]] - Hordes of generic Junkions tended to appear whenever the cartoon visited [[Junkion (planet)\|that planet]]. Sometimes [[Lithone (species)\|Lithone]] character models were repurposed as Junkions.		*[[Junkion (species)\|Junkions]] - Hordes of generic Junkions tended to appear whenever the cartoon visited [[Junkion (planet)\|that planet]]. Sometimes [[Lithone (species)\|Lithone]] character models were repurposed as Junkions.

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	*[[Decepticon Mini-Cassette]]s - Though rarer than Seekers and Photons, there would also be multi-colored Mini-Cassettes sharing the same body-type as [[Rumble (G1)\|Rumble]] and [[Frenzy (G1)\|Frenzy]]. Just look at the picture to the right.		*[[Decepticon Mini-Cassette]]s - Though rarer than Seekers and Photons, there would also be multi-colored Mini-Cassettes sharing the same body-type as [[Rumble (G1)\|Rumble]] and [[Frenzy (G1)\|Frenzy]]. Just look at the picture to the right.
	*[[Junkion (species)\|Junkions]] - Hordes of generic Junkions tended to appear whenever the cartoon visited [[Junkion (planet)\|that planet]]. Sometimes [[Lithone (species)\|Lithone]] character models were repurposed as Junkions.		*[[Junkion (species)\|Junkions]] - Hordes of generic Junkions tended to appear whenever the cartoon visited [[Junkion (planet)\|that planet]]. Sometimes [[Lithone (species)\|Lithone]] character models were repurposed as Junkions.
	*Paradrons - Aside from [[Sandstorm (G1)\|Sandstorm]], the entire population of [[Paradron]] in "[[Fight or Flee (episode)\|Fight or Flee]]" were generics, especially their [[Paradron Medic\|medics]]. However, the Communication Autobot (later given the name [[Playback]]) had a distinct design, and even spoke a few lines.		*Paradrons - Aside from [[Sandstorm (G1)\|Sandstorm]], the entire population of [[Paradron]] in "[[Fight or Flee (episode)\|Fight or Flee]]" were generics, especially their [[Paradron Medic\|medics]]. However, the Communication Autobot (later given the name [[Playback (G1)\|Playback]]) had a distinct design, and even spoke a few lines.
	*The "historic footage" from "[[Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 2]]" features a [[Early war history records Transformers\|large number of generics]] with completely made-up character models. Some of these models later show up again in "[[The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1]]", "[[The Burden Hardest to Bear]]", and even ''[[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)\|The Headmasters]]''.		*The "historic footage" from "[[Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 2]]" features a [[Early war history records Transformers\|large number of generics]] with completely made-up character models. Some of these models later show up again in "[[The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1]]", "[[The Burden Hardest to Bear]]", and even ''[[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)\|The Headmasters]]''.
	*Many generics appear during the flashback scenes in "[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4]]".		*Many generics appear during the flashback scenes in "[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4]]".
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	*A gladiator that [[Megatron (G1)\|Megatron]] duels with, and eventually beheads, in a grey-scale flashback uses Impactor. {{storylink\|Earthrise episode 5}}		*A gladiator that [[Megatron (G1)\|Megatron]] duels with, and eventually beheads, in a grey-scale flashback uses Impactor. {{storylink\|Earthrise episode 5}}
	*The Predacon horde that attacks [[Airazor (BW)\|Airazor]] and [[Blackarachnia (BW)\|Blackarachnia]] aboard the ''[[Nemesis (G1)\|Nemesis]]'' use copies of [[Scorponok (BW)\|Scorponok]]. {{storylink\|Kingdom episode 5}}		*The Predacon horde that attacks [[Airazor (BW)\|Airazor]] and [[Blackarachnia (BW)\|Blackarachnia]] aboard the ''[[Nemesis (G1)\|Nemesis]]'' use copies of [[Scorponok (BW)\|Scorponok]]. {{storylink\|Kingdom episode 5}}

			===''BotBots'' cartoon===
			{{stub\|An update on the background generics}}

	==Non-generics with common character models==		==Non-generics with common character models==
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	* [[Sunstorm (G1)\|Sunstorm]] was retroactively identified as one of the generic seekers from one scene of the first ever episode. {{storylink\|More than Meets the Eye, Part 1}} As for the rest of the Seekers featured alongside Sunstorm, they became named [[Fun Publications]] characters with exclusive toys: [[Nacelle (G1)\|Nacelle]], [[Hotlink (G1)\|Hotlink]], and [[Bitstream (G1)\|Bitstream]]. Similarly, the green [[Rainmaker]] was just like them until Hasbro identified him as [[Acid Storm (G1)\|Acid Storm]] and turned him into a toy.		* [[Sunstorm (G1)\|Sunstorm]] was retroactively identified as one of the generic seekers from one scene of the first ever episode. {{storylink\|More than Meets the Eye, Part 1}} As for the rest of the Seekers featured alongside Sunstorm, they became named [[Fun Publications]] characters with exclusive toys: [[Nacelle (G1)\|Nacelle]], [[Hotlink (G1)\|Hotlink]], and [[Bitstream (G1)\|Bitstream]]. Similarly, the green [[Rainmaker]] was just like them until Hasbro identified him as [[Acid Storm (G1)\|Acid Storm]] and turned him into a toy.
	*Two space-fillers in the [[Female Autobots]] were named [[Greenlight]] and [[Lancer]] by Fun Pub, which also decided two civilians in another episode were retroactively [[Glyph (Universe)\|Glyph]] and [[Strika (BM)\|Strika]]. {{storylink\|Flames of Yesterday}}		*Two space-fillers in the [[Female Autobots]] were named [[Greenlight]] and [[Lancer]] by Fun Pub, which also decided two civilians in another episode were retroactively [[Glyph (Universe)\|Glyph]] and [[Strika (BM)\|Strika]]. {{storylink\|Flames of Yesterday}}
	* ''[[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac\|The AllSpark Almanac]]'' and its sequels named several of the generics who are not based on anything, giving us [[Lickety-Split]] and [[Lightbright (Animated)\|Lightbright]].		* ''[[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac\|The AllSpark Almanac]]'' and its sequels named several of the generics who are not based on anything, giving us [[Lickety-Split (Animated)\|Lickety-Split]] and [[Lightbright (Animated)\|Lightbright]].
	* [[Chuffer]] was given a name in the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)#Marvel UK\|Marvel UK]] letters pages, turning him from a random guy who gets killed into a ''specific'' guy who gets killed.		* [[Chuffer]] was given a name in the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)#Marvel UK\|Marvel UK]] letters pages, turning him from a random guy who gets killed into a ''specific'' guy who gets killed.
	* Thanks to the Facebook edition of [[Ask Vector Prime]], the following Autobots and Decepticons (as well as the aforementioned Ragnarok) have been retroactively named:		* Thanks to the Facebook edition of [[Ask Vector Prime]], the following Autobots and Decepticons (as well as the aforementioned Ragnarok) have been retroactively named:
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	** [[Clockwise]] as the identity of [[Longtooth]]'s friend.		** [[Clockwise]] as the identity of [[Longtooth]]'s friend.
	* In the same vein as Ask Vector Prime, ''Robots in Disguise'' 2015 showrunner [[Adam Beechen]] has provided the names for the following generics:		* In the same vein as Ask Vector Prime, ''Robots in Disguise'' 2015 showrunner [[Adam Beechen]] has provided the names for the following generics:
	** [[Scratch]] as the cat-like Decepticon from the ''Robots in Disguise'' episode "[[The Buzz on Windblade]]".		** [[Scratch (RID)\|Scratch]] as the cat-like Decepticon from the ''Robots in Disguise'' episode "[[The Buzz on Windblade]]".
	** [[Razorhorn]] as the Insecticon bounty hunter featured in the latter half of the ''RID'' 2015 post-Season 2 mini-series.		** [[Razorhorn]] as the Insecticon bounty hunter featured in the latter half of the ''RID'' 2015 post-Season 2 mini-series.
	** [[Goldgear]] as the Activator Mini-Con who successfully steals Strongarm's [[Decepticon Hunter]] after [[Hi-Test (RID)\|Hi-Test]] screwed up.		** [[Goldgear]] as the Activator Mini-Con who successfully steals Strongarm's [[Decepticon Hunter]] after [[Hi-Test (RID)\|Hi-Test]] screwed up.
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	==Generics gone pro==		==Generics gone pro==
	[[File:Sunstorm Cartoon.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.1\|Before they became famous.]]		[[File:Sunstorm Cartoon.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.1\|Before they became famous.]]
	*[[Sunstorm (G1)\|Sunstorm]] was retroactively identified as one of the generic seekers from one scene of the first ever episode. {{storylink\|More than Meets the Eye, Part 1}} As for the rest of the Seekers featured alongside Sunstorm, they became named [[Fun Publications]] characters with exclusive toys: [[Nacelle (G1)\|Nacelle]], [[Hotlink (G1)\|Hotlink]], and [[Bitstream (G1)\|Bitstream]]. Similarly, the green [[Rainmaker]] was just like them until Hasbro identified him as [[Acid Storm (G1)\|Acid Storm]] and turned him into a toy.		[[File:TFU08-toy AcidStorm.jpg\|upright=1.1\|thumb\| <s>Dear Fun Publications, please make Ion Storm and Nova Storm toys.</s> Hey, whaddya know! Hasbro [[War for Cybertron: Siege\|pulled through]]!]]
	~~[[File:Universe AcidStorm toy.jpg\|upright=1.1\|thumb\| <s>Dear Fun Publications, please make Ion Storm and Nova Storm toys.</s> Hey, whaddya know! Hasbro [[War for Cybertron: Siege\|pulled through]]!]]~~		* [[Sunstorm (G1)\|Sunstorm]] was retroactively identified as one of the generic seekers from one scene of the first ever episode. {{storylink\|More than Meets the Eye, Part 1}} As for the rest of the Seekers featured alongside Sunstorm, they became named [[Fun Publications]] characters with exclusive toys: [[Nacelle (G1)\|Nacelle]], [[Hotlink (G1)\|Hotlink]], and [[Bitstream (G1)\|Bitstream]]. Similarly, the green [[Rainmaker]] was just like them until Hasbro identified him as [[Acid Storm (G1)\|Acid Storm]] and turned him into a toy.
	*Two space-fillers in the [[Female Autobots]] were named [[Greenlight]] and [[Lancer]] by Fun Pub, which also decided two civilians in another episode were retroactively [[Glyph (Universe)\|Glyph]] and [[Strika (BM)\|Strika]]. {{storylink\|Flames of Yesterday}}		*Two space-fillers in the [[Female Autobots]] were named [[Greenlight]] and [[Lancer]] by Fun Pub, which also decided two civilians in another episode were retroactively [[Glyph (Universe)\|Glyph]] and [[Strika (BM)\|Strika]]. {{storylink\|Flames of Yesterday}}
	*''[[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac\|The AllSpark Almanac]]'' and its sequels named several of the generics who are not based on anything, giving us [[Lickety-Split]] and [[Lightbright (Animated)\|Lightbright]].		* ''[[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac\|The AllSpark Almanac]]'' and its sequels named several of the generics who are not based on anything, giving us [[Lickety-Split]] and [[Lightbright (Animated)\|Lightbright]].
	*[[Chuffer]] was given a name in the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)#Marvel UK\|Marvel UK]] letters pages, turning him from a random guy who gets killed into a ''specific'' guy who gets killed.		* [[Chuffer]] was given a name in the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)#Marvel UK\|Marvel UK]] letters pages, turning him from a random guy who gets killed into a ''specific'' guy who gets killed.
	*Thanks to the Facebook edition of [[Ask Vector Prime]], the following Autobots and Decepticons (as well as the aforementioned Ragnarok) have been retroactively named:		* Thanks to the Facebook edition of [[Ask Vector Prime]], the following Autobots and Decepticons (as well as the aforementioned Ragnarok) have been retroactively named:
	**[[Ion Storm]] as the blue Rainmaker-type Seeker		** [[Ion Storm]] as the blue Rainmaker-type Seeker
	**[[Nova Storm (G1)\|Nova Storm]] as the yellow Rainmaker-type Seeker		** [[Nova Storm (G1)\|Nova Storm]] as the yellow Rainmaker-type Seeker
	**[[Loader]], a Decepticon stated to be killed during the Chicago battle in the opening of ''Age of Extinction'', as the identity of the Superfund Decepticon from ''Dark of the Moon''.		** [[Loader]], a Decepticon stated to be killed during the Chicago battle in the opening of ''Age of Extinction'', as the identity of the Superfund Decepticon from ''Dark of the Moon''.
	**[[Endo]] as the Autobot from ''Transformers: Armada'' resembling [[Wheelie (G1)\|G1 Wheelie]].		** [[Endo]] as the Autobot from ''Transformers: Armada'' resembling [[Wheelie (G1)\|G1 Wheelie]].
	**[[Sentinel Minor]] as the arrogant Autobot officer from ''Armada'' resembling [[Sureshot (G1)\|G1 Sureshot]].		** [[Sentinel Minor]] as the arrogant Autobot officer from ''Armada'' resembling [[Sureshot (G1)\|G1 Sureshot]].
	**[[Peritus Maximus]] as "Christmas Maximus", the ''Armada'' Autobot resembling a Christmas-themed [[Fortress Maximus (G1)\|Fortress Maximus]].		** [[Peritus Maximus]] as "Christmas Maximus", the ''Armada'' Autobot resembling a Christmas-themed [[Fortress Maximus (G1)\|Fortress Maximus]].
	**[[Dauntless Maximus]] as "Anonymous Maximus", [[Superion Maximus]]' older brother from ''Transformers: Energon''.		** [[Dauntless Maximus]] as "Anonymous Maximus", [[Superion Maximus]]' older brother from ''Transformers: Energon''.
	**[[Phreaker]] as the pay phone Autobot featured in ''Transformers: Cybertron''.		** [[Phreaker]] as the pay phone Autobot featured in ''Transformers: Cybertron''.
	**[[Joyride (Cybertron)\|Joyride]] as both [[Downshift (Energon)\|Downshift's]] lifebond partner and the motorcycle refugee featured in ''Cybertron''.		** [[Joyride (Cybertron)\|Joyride]] as both [[Downshift (Energon)\|Downshift's]] lifebond partner and the motorcycle refugee featured in ''Cybertron''.
	**[[Tusks]] as the "Piano Transformer guy" from "[[Target: 2006]]".		** [[Tusks]] as the "Piano Transformer guy" from "[[Target: 2006]]".
	**[[Mattock]] as an Autobot who appears in the Marvel Comics story "[[Surrender!]]".		** [[Mattock]] as an Autobot who appears in the Marvel Comics story "[[Surrender!]]".
	**[[Cobrabreast]] as [[Deathcobra (G1)\|Deathcobra]]'s [[Breast Animal]] partner.		** [[Cobrabreast]] as [[Deathcobra (G1)\|Deathcobra]]'s [[Breast Animal]] partner.
	**[[Headcannon]] as an Autobot who appears in the ''Wings Universe'' story "[[Hoist the Flag]]".		** [[Headcannon]] as an Autobot who appears in the ''Wings Universe'' story "[[Hoist the Flag]]".
	**[[Clockwise]] as the identity of [[Longtooth]]'s friend.		** [[Clockwise]] as the identity of [[Longtooth]]'s friend.
	*In the same vein as Ask Vector Prime, ''Robots in Disguise'' 2015 showrunner [[Adam Beechen]] has provided the names for the following generics:		* In the same vein as Ask Vector Prime, ''Robots in Disguise'' 2015 showrunner [[Adam Beechen]] has provided the names for the following generics:
	**[[Scratch]] as the cat-like Decepticon from the ''Robots in Disguise'' episode "[[The Buzz on Windblade]]".		** [[Scratch]] as the cat-like Decepticon from the ''Robots in Disguise'' episode "[[The Buzz on Windblade]]".
	**[[Razorhorn]] as the Insecticon bounty hunter featured in the latter half of the ''RID'' 2015 post-Season 2 mini-series.		** [[Razorhorn]] as the Insecticon bounty hunter featured in the latter half of the ''RID'' 2015 post-Season 2 mini-series.
	**[[Goldgear]] as the Activator Mini-Con who successfully steals Strongarm's [[Decepticon Hunter]] after [[Hi-Test (RID)\|Hi-Test]] screwed up.		** [[Goldgear]] as the Activator Mini-Con who successfully steals Strongarm's [[Decepticon Hunter]] after [[Hi-Test (RID)\|Hi-Test]] screwed up.
	* IDW's [[Transformers (2019 comic)\|''Transformers'' reboot]] brought back a generic from [[The Autonomy Lesson (issue)\|issue #1]] of ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise\|Robots in Disguise]]'' and another from ''[[Optimus Prime (comic)\|Optimus Prime]]'' [[New Cybertron End: Feel Safe Without Regrets\|#6]] as [[Voxpop]] and [[Heavywait]] respectively.		* IDW's [[Transformers (2019 comic)\|''Transformers'' reboot]] brought back a generic from [[The Autonomy Lesson (issue)\|issue #1]] of ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise\|Robots in Disguise]]'' and another from ''[[Optimus Prime (comic)\|Optimus Prime]]'' [[New Cybertron End: Feel Safe Without Regrets\|#6]] as [[Voxpop]] and [[Heavywait]] respectively.