Grand Cybertronian Taxonomy - Revision history

Liliesrobots at 17:50, 2 May 2024

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	Under [[Functionism]], all [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertronian]] life can be classified in one great system, known as the '''Grand Cybertronian Taxonomy''. This classification determined the placement of Transformers on its hierarchy based on the user's [[Alternate mode\|alternate mode]]: those with common forms, such as memory sticks, became the [[disposable class]], who ranked low socially to the point that they were seen as expendable. Other Transformers with industrial alternate modes such as forklifts and bulldozers found themselves pressed into manual labour. Those lucky Transformers with rarer and more specialized forms, such as proton microscopes, received more opportunities and rights than those without.		Under [[Functionism]], all [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertronian]] life can be classified in one great system, known as the '''Grand Cybertronian Taxonomy'''. This classification determined the placement of Transformers on its hierarchy based on the user's [[Alternate mode\|alternate mode]]: those with common forms, such as memory sticks, became the [[disposable class]], who ranked low socially to the point that they were seen as expendable. Other Transformers with industrial alternate modes such as forklifts and bulldozers found themselves pressed into manual labour. Those lucky Transformers with rarer and more specialized forms, such as proton microscopes, received more opportunities and rights than those without.

	{{quote\|Everyone's Shape Serves A Purpose\|Functionist slogan\|"[[Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It\|How to Say Goodbye and Mean It]]", "[[Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc\|Post Hoc]]"}}		{{quote\|Everyone's Shape Serves A Purpose\|Functionist slogan\|"[[Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It\|How to Say Goodbye and Mean It]]", "[[Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc\|Post Hoc]]"}}

Liliesrobots: That's redundant, there's not really other major Cybertronian life.

2024-05-02T17:50:13Z

That's redundant, there's not really other major Cybertronian life.

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	Under [[Functionism]], all [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertronian]] life can be classified in one great system, known as the '''Grand Cybertronian Taxonomy''~~', including the [[Transformer]]s themselves~~. This classification determined the placement of Transformers on its hierarchy based on the user's [[Alternate mode\|alternate mode]]: those with common forms, such as memory sticks, became the [[disposable class]], who ranked low socially to the point that they were seen as expendable. Other Transformers with industrial alternate modes such as forklifts and bulldozers found themselves pressed into manual labour. Those lucky Transformers with rarer and more specialized forms, such as proton microscopes, received more opportunities and rights than those without.		Under [[Functionism]], all [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertronian]] life can be classified in one great system, known as the '''Grand Cybertronian Taxonomy''. This classification determined the placement of Transformers on its hierarchy based on the user's [[Alternate mode\|alternate mode]]: those with common forms, such as memory sticks, became the [[disposable class]], who ranked low socially to the point that they were seen as expendable. Other Transformers with industrial alternate modes such as forklifts and bulldozers found themselves pressed into manual labour. Those lucky Transformers with rarer and more specialized forms, such as proton microscopes, received more opportunities and rights than those without.

	{{quote\|Everyone's Shape Serves A Purpose\|Functionist slogan\|"[[Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It\|How to Say Goodbye and Mean It]]", "[[Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc\|Post Hoc]]"}}		{{quote\|Everyone's Shape Serves A Purpose\|Functionist slogan\|"[[Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It\|How to Say Goodbye and Mean It]]", "[[Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc\|Post Hoc]]"}}

MegaSolus at 23:05, 11 June 2023

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	One of the first challenges to the Grand Cybertronian Taxonomy came from the noted philosopher, scholar and explorer [[Dominus Ambus]], after forming a relationship with his memory stick [[Rewind (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Rewind]]. He developed a series of tests to prove that the so-called "disposable class" were as sentient as any other Cybertronians and used his influence to fight for disposables' rights. {{storylink\|Before & After}}		One of the first challenges to the Grand Cybertronian Taxonomy came from the noted philosopher, scholar and explorer [[Dominus Ambus]], after forming a relationship with his memory stick [[Rewind (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Rewind]]. He developed a series of tests to prove that the so-called "disposable class" were as sentient as any other Cybertronians and used his influence to fight for disposables' rights. {{storylink\|Before & After}}

	[[Rung (G1)\|Rung]] presented the [[Functionist Council]] with a unique problem: no-one, not even Rung himself, knew the purpose of his altmode. This threatened to undermine their [[functionism\|entire philosophy]] and the Grand Cybertronian Taxonomy itself, so the psychiatrist was subjected to repeated and rigorous tests and in the meantime, to "reassure" other Cybertronians, he was forced to wear a false wheel on his back. Eventually, even the ~~Functionists~~ found themselves stumped as to what Rung's purpose could be and so the problem was neatly sidestepped by creating a new entry in the Grand Cybertronian Taxonomy specifically for Rung's altmode: they classified him as an "[[Ornament class\|ornament]]". {{storylink\|Little Victories}}		[[Rung (G1)\|Rung]] presented the [[Functionist Council]] with a unique problem: no-one, not even Rung himself, knew the purpose of his altmode. This threatened to undermine their [[functionism\|entire philosophy]] and the Grand Cybertronian Taxonomy itself, so the psychiatrist was subjected to repeated and rigorous tests and in the meantime, to "reassure" other Cybertronians, he was forced to wear a false wheel on his back. Eventually, even the Council found themselves stumped as to what Rung's purpose could be and so the problem was neatly sidestepped by creating a new entry in the Grand Cybertronian Taxonomy specifically for Rung's altmode: they classified him as an "[[Ornament class\|ornament]]". {{storylink\|Little Victories}}

	====The Functionist Universe====		====The Functionist Universe====

Saix at 11:28, 25 January 2023

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	:''The Grand Cybertron Taxonomy is a [[Functionism\|Functionistic]] classification tool from the [[2005 IDW continuity\|2005 IDW portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

	[[File:AtCloseOfDay-GCT.jpg\|thumb\|right\|400px\|]]		[[File:AtCloseOfDay-GCT.jpg\|thumb\|right\|400px\|]]

	Under Functionism, all [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertronian]] life can be classified in one great system, known as the '''Grand Cybertronian Taxonomy''', including the [[Transformer]]s themselves. This classification determined the placement of Transformers on its hierarchy based on the user's [[Alternate mode\|alternate mode]]: those with common forms, such as memory sticks, became the [[disposable class]], who ranked low socially to the point that they were seen as expendable. Other Transformers with industrial alternate modes such as forklifts and bulldozers found themselves pressed into manual labour. Those lucky Transformers with rarer and more specialized forms, such as proton microscopes, received more opportunities and rights than those without.		Under [[Functionism]], all [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertronian]] life can be classified in one great system, known as the '''Grand Cybertronian Taxonomy''', including the [[Transformer]]s themselves. This classification determined the placement of Transformers on its hierarchy based on the user's [[Alternate mode\|alternate mode]]: those with common forms, such as memory sticks, became the [[disposable class]], who ranked low socially to the point that they were seen as expendable. Other Transformers with industrial alternate modes such as forklifts and bulldozers found themselves pressed into manual labour. Those lucky Transformers with rarer and more specialized forms, such as proton microscopes, received more opportunities and rights than those without.

	{{quote\|Everyone's Shape Serves A Purpose\|Functionist slogan\|"[[Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It\|How to Say Goodbye and Mean It]]", "[[Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc\|Post Hoc]]"}}		{{quote\|Everyone's Shape Serves A Purpose\|Functionist slogan\|"[[Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It\|How to Say Goodbye and Mean It]]", "[[Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc\|Post Hoc]]"}}

Turborun at 18:59, 12 December 2021

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	===2005 IDW continuity===		===2005 IDW continuity===
	[[File:AtCloseOfDay-DominusAmbus.jpg\|thumb\|left\|350px\|It's basically a Pokédex.]]		[[File:AtCloseOfDay-DominusAmbus.jpg\|thumb\|left\|350px\|It's basically a Pokédex.]]
	The original Grand Cybertronian Taxonomy listed over seven hundred and forty different forms of alternate mode. Over time, the exact number listed changed, as the Functionist Council edited and re-edited the GCT every time an alt-mode went "extinct". In the first edition, [[turbofox]]es were listed as number one-hundred and thirteen. {{storylink\|The Dying of the Light Part 4: At Close of Day}}		The original Grand Cybertronian Taxonomy listed over seven hundred and forty different forms of alternate mode. Over time, the exact number listed changed, as the Functionist Council edited and re-edited the GCT every time an alt-mode went "extinct". In the first edition, [[turbofox]]es were listed as number one-hundred and thirteen. {{storylink\|The Dying of the Light Part 4: At Close of Day\|At Close of Day}}

	One of the first challenges to the Grand Cybertronian Taxonomy came from the noted philosopher, scholar and explorer [[Dominus Ambus]], after forming a relationship with his memory stick [[Rewind (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Rewind]]. He developed a series of tests to prove that the so-called "disposable class" were as sentient as any other Cybertronians and used his influence to fight for disposables' rights. {{storylink\|Before & After}}		One of the first challenges to the Grand Cybertronian Taxonomy came from the noted philosopher, scholar and explorer [[Dominus Ambus]], after forming a relationship with his memory stick [[Rewind (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Rewind]]. He developed a series of tests to prove that the so-called "disposable class" were as sentient as any other Cybertronians and used his influence to fight for disposables' rights. {{storylink\|Before & After}}

Cyberlink420 at 05:17, 3 May 2019

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	===2005 IDW continuity===		===2005 IDW continuity===
	[[File:AtCloseOfDay-DominusAmbus.jpg\|thumb\|left\|350px\|It's basically a Pokédex.]]		[[File:AtCloseOfDay-DominusAmbus.jpg\|thumb\|left\|350px\|It's basically a Pokédex.]]
	The original Grand Cybertronian Taxonomy listed over seven hundred and forty different forms of alternate mode. Over time, the exact number listed changed, as the ~~F[http://www.example.com link title]unctionist~~ Council edited and re-edited the GCT every time an alt-mode went "extinct". In the first edition, [[turbofox]]es were listed as number one-hundred and thirteen. {{storylink\|The Dying of the Light Part 4: At Close of Day}}		The original Grand Cybertronian Taxonomy listed over seven hundred and forty different forms of alternate mode. Over time, the exact number listed changed, as the Functionist Council edited and re-edited the GCT every time an alt-mode went "extinct". In the first edition, [[turbofox]]es were listed as number one-hundred and thirteen. {{storylink\|The Dying of the Light Part 4: At Close of Day}}

	One of the first challenges to the Grand Cybertronian Taxonomy came from the noted philosopher, scholar and explorer [[Dominus Ambus]], after forming a relationship with his memory stick [[Rewind (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Rewind]]. He developed a series of tests to prove that the so-called "disposable class" were as sentient as any other Cybertronians and used his influence to fight for disposables' rights. {{storylink\|Before & After}}		One of the first challenges to the Grand Cybertronian Taxonomy came from the noted philosopher, scholar and explorer [[Dominus Ambus]], after forming a relationship with his memory stick [[Rewind (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Rewind]]. He developed a series of tests to prove that the so-called "disposable class" were as sentient as any other Cybertronians and used his influence to fight for disposables' rights. {{storylink\|Before & After}}

	[[Rung (G1)\|Rung]] presented the [[Functionist Council]] with a unique problem: no-one, not even Rung himself, knew the purpose of his altmode. This threatened to undermine their [[functionism\|entire philosophy]] and the Grand Cybertronian Taxonomy itself, so the psychiatrist was subjected to repeated and rigorous tests and in the meantime, to "reassure" other Cybertronians, he was forced to wear a false wheel on his back. Eventually, even the Functionists found themselves stumped as to what Rung's purpose could be and so the problem was neatly sidestepped by creating a new entry in the Grand Cybertronian Taxonomy specifically for Rung's altmode: they classified him as an "[[Ornament class\|ornament]]". {{storylink\|Little Victories}}		[[Rung (G1)\|Rung]] presented the [[Functionist Council]] with a unique problem: no-one, not even Rung himself, knew the purpose of his altmode. This threatened to undermine their [[functionism\|entire philosophy]] and the Grand Cybertronian Taxonomy itself, so the psychiatrist was subjected to repeated and rigorous tests and in the meantime, to "reassure" other Cybertronians, he was forced to wear a false wheel on his back. Eventually, even the Functionists found themselves stumped as to what Rung's purpose could be and so the problem was neatly sidestepped by creating a new entry in the Grand Cybertronian Taxonomy specifically for Rung's altmode: they classified him as an "[[Ornament class\|ornament]]". {{storylink\|Little Victories}}
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	[[Category:IDW ~~Generation 1~~ Transformer culture]]		[[Category:IDW (2005) Transformer culture]]

DDog: /* IDW Generation 1 continuity */

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IDW Generation 1 continuity

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	==Fiction==		==Fiction==
	===IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity===		===2005 IDW continuity===
	[[File:AtCloseOfDay-DominusAmbus.jpg\|thumb\|left\|350px\|It's basically a Pokédex.]]		[[File:AtCloseOfDay-DominusAmbus.jpg\|thumb\|left\|350px\|It's basically a Pokédex.]]
	The original Grand Cybertronian Taxonomy listed over seven hundred and forty different forms of alternate mode. Over time, the exact number listed changed, as the ~~Functionist~~ Council edited and re-edited the GCT every time an alt-mode went "extinct". In the first edition, [[turbofox]]es were listed as number one-hundred and thirteen. {{storylink\|The Dying of the Light Part 4: At Close of Day}}		The original Grand Cybertronian Taxonomy listed over seven hundred and forty different forms of alternate mode. Over time, the exact number listed changed, as the F[http://www.example.com link title]unctionist Council edited and re-edited the GCT every time an alt-mode went "extinct". In the first edition, [[turbofox]]es were listed as number one-hundred and thirteen. {{storylink\|The Dying of the Light Part 4: At Close of Day}}

	One of the first challenges to the Grand Cybertronian Taxonomy came from the noted philosopher, scholar and explorer [[Dominus Ambus]], after forming a relationship with his memory stick [[Rewind (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity\|Rewind]]. He developed a series of tests to prove that the so-called "disposable class" were as sentient as any other Cybertronians and used his influence to fight for disposables' rights. {{storylink\|Before & After}}		One of the first challenges to the Grand Cybertronian Taxonomy came from the noted philosopher, scholar and explorer [[Dominus Ambus]], after forming a relationship with his memory stick [[Rewind (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity\|Rewind]]. He developed a series of tests to prove that the so-called "disposable class" were as sentient as any other Cybertronians and used his influence to fight for disposables' rights. {{storylink\|Before & After}}

DDog at 04:29, 3 May 2019

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	:''The Grand Cybertron Taxonomy is a [[Functionism\|Functionistic]] classification tool from the [[IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|IDW portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''		:''The Grand Cybertron Taxonomy is a [[Functionism\|Functionistic]] classification tool from the [[2005 IDW continuity\|2005 IDW portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

	[[File:AtCloseOfDay-GCT.jpg\|thumb\|right\|400px\|]]		[[File:AtCloseOfDay-GCT.jpg\|thumb\|right\|400px\|]]

Locoman at 01:40, 1 March 2017

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	:''The Grand Cybertron Taxonomy is a [[Functionism\|Functionistic]] classification tool from the [[IDW Generation 1 continuity\|IDW portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''		:''The Grand Cybertron Taxonomy is a [[Functionism\|Functionistic]] classification tool from the [[IDW Generation 1 continuity\|IDW portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
	Under Functionism, all [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertronian]] life can be classified in one great system, known as the '''Grand Cybertronian Taxonomy''', including the [[Transformer]]s themselves. This classification determined the placement of Transformers on its hierarchy based on the user's [[Alternate mode\|~~altmode~~]]: those with common forms became the [[disposable class]], who ranked low socially to the point that they were seen as expendable. Those with rarer and more specialized forms, such as proton microscopes, ~~however, were given~~ more opportunities and rights than those ~~with a simpler [[alternate mode]], such as memory sticks~~.
			[[File:AtCloseOfDay-GCT.jpg\|thumb\|right\|400px\|]]

			Under Functionism, all [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertronian]] life can be classified in one great system, known as the '''Grand Cybertronian Taxonomy''', including the [[Transformer]]s themselves. This classification determined the placement of Transformers on its hierarchy based on the user's [[Alternate mode\|alternate mode]]: those with common forms, such as memory sticks, became the [[disposable class]], who ranked low socially to the point that they were seen as expendable. Other Transformers with industrial alternate modes such as forklifts and bulldozers found themselves pressed into manual labour. Those lucky Transformers with rarer and more specialized forms, such as proton microscopes, received more opportunities and rights than those without.

	{{quote\|Everyone's Shape Serves A Purpose\|Functionist slogan\|"[[Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It\|How to Say Goodbye and Mean It]]", "[[Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc\|Post Hoc]]"}}		{{quote\|Everyone's Shape Serves A Purpose\|Functionist slogan\|"[[Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It\|How to Say Goodbye and Mean It]]", "[[Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc\|Post Hoc]]"}}
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	==Fiction==		==Fiction==
	===IDW Generation 1 continuity===		===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
			[[File:AtCloseOfDay-DominusAmbus.jpg\|thumb\|left\|350px\|It's basically a Pokédex.]]
	The original Grand Cybertronian Taxonomy listed over seven hundred and forty different forms of alternate mode. Over time, the exact number listed changed, as the Functionist Council edited and re-edited the GCT every time an alt-mode went "extinct". In the first edition, [[turbofox]]es were listed as number one-hundred and thirteen. {{storylink\|The Dying of the Light Part 4: At Close of Day}}		The original Grand Cybertronian Taxonomy listed over seven hundred and forty different forms of alternate mode. Over time, the exact number listed changed, as the Functionist Council edited and re-edited the GCT every time an alt-mode went "extinct". In the first edition, [[turbofox]]es were listed as number one-hundred and thirteen. {{storylink\|The Dying of the Light Part 4: At Close of Day}}

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	[[Category:Generation 1 tools]]		[[Category:Generation 1 tools]]
	[[Category:IDW Generation 1 Transformer culture]]		[[Category:IDW Generation 1 Transformer culture]]

Locoman at 22:07, 26 February 2017

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	====The Functionist Universe====		====The Functionist Universe====
	In [[Functionist Universe\|an alternate timeline]], the Functionist Council had ~~slowly but surely~~ conquered Cybertron. When the [[Theoconomist\|theoconomists]] who interpreted the Taxonomy decided that a particular altmode was no longer useful, the Council would issue a "mass recall" (read: genocide) of that type of Transformer, and would update the Taxonomy accordingly. [[Dominus Ambus]] was tasked to work out how all the "animals" fit. After [[Minimus Ambus]] returned from Luna 2, he discovered that the three most ubiquitous alternate modes were energon dispenser, short-range communicator, and data slug, mostly because pretty much every other alternate mode had been killed off. Among the more recent casualties were the [[Lunabot]]s, who had been stricken from the Taxonomy after the [[Black Block Consortia\|Black Box Consortia]] took control of the moon, rendering them useless. The data slugs followed shortly thereafter - despite the Taxonomy indicating that they still fulfilled a useful purpose - solely because the Council felt threatened by the amount of information they could store. {{storylink\|The Custom-Made Now - An Elegant Chaos Prologue\|The Custom-Made Now}}		In [[Functionist Universe\|an alternate timeline]], the Functionist Council had conquered Cybertron after killing [[Nominus Prime]] and overthrowing the [[Senate]]. {{storylink\|Dissolution Part 3: A World Misplaced\|A World Misplaced}} When the [[Theoconomist\|theoconomists]] who interpreted the Taxonomy decided that a particular altmode was no longer useful, the Council would issue a "mass recall" (read: genocide) of that type of Transformer, and would update the Taxonomy accordingly. [[Dominus Ambus]] was tasked to work out how all the "animals" fit. After [[Minimus Ambus]] returned from Luna 2, he discovered that the three most ubiquitous alternate modes were energon dispenser, short-range communicator, and data slug, mostly because pretty much every other alternate mode had been killed off. Among the more recent casualties were the [[Lunabot]]s, who had been stricken from the Taxonomy after the [[Black Block Consortia\|Black Box Consortia]] took control of the moon, rendering them useless. The data slugs followed shortly thereafter - despite the Taxonomy indicating that they still fulfilled a useful purpose - solely because the Council felt threatened by the amount of information they could store. {{storylink\|The Custom-Made Now - An Elegant Chaos Prologue\|The Custom-Made Now}}

			A few years later, Functionist Council member [[Six-of-Twelve]] began experiencing a series of "visions" from Primus, foretelling a destructive war that would soon embroil Cybertron. The visions inspired him to begin fortifying the planet and its occupants in preparation for the conflict. Under the cover of having discovered a new hot spot, the Council began beefing up Cybertron's [[Military class\|military class]] and [[Construction class\|construction class]]es; in reality, Six-of-Twelve was transferring Sparks into new bodies in direct violation of the principles of functionism. Disgusted by this violation of the Taxonomy and the blasphemy of the Council, [[Nine-of-Twelve]] joined the [[Anti-Vocationist League]] in protest. {{storylink\|Dissolution Part 3: A World Misplaced\|A World Misplaced}}

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	Under [[Functionism]], all [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertronian]] life can be classified in one great system, known as the '''Grand Cybertronian Taxonomy''. This classification determined the placement of Transformers on its hierarchy based on the user's [[Alternate mode\|alternate mode]]: those with common forms, such as memory sticks, became the [[disposable class]], who ranked low socially to the point that they were seen as expendable. Other Transformers with industrial alternate modes such as forklifts and bulldozers found themselves pressed into manual labour. Those lucky Transformers with rarer and more specialized forms, such as proton microscopes, received more opportunities and rights than those without.		Under [[Functionism]], all [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertronian]] life can be classified in one great system, known as the '''Grand Cybertronian Taxonomy'''. This classification determined the placement of Transformers on its hierarchy based on the user's [[Alternate mode\|alternate mode]]: those with common forms, such as memory sticks, became the [[disposable class]], who ranked low socially to the point that they were seen as expendable. Other Transformers with industrial alternate modes such as forklifts and bulldozers found themselves pressed into manual labour. Those lucky Transformers with rarer and more specialized forms, such as proton microscopes, received more opportunities and rights than those without.

	{{quote\|Everyone's Shape Serves A Purpose\|Functionist slogan\|"[[Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It\|How to Say Goodbye and Mean It]]", "[[Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc\|Post Hoc]]"}}		{{quote\|Everyone's Shape Serves A Purpose\|Functionist slogan\|"[[Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It\|How to Say Goodbye and Mean It]]", "[[Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc\|Post Hoc]]"}}

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	Under [[Functionism]], all [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertronian]] life can be classified in one great system, known as the '''Grand Cybertronian Taxonomy''~~', including the [[Transformer]]s themselves~~. This classification determined the placement of Transformers on its hierarchy based on the user's [[Alternate mode\|alternate mode]]: those with common forms, such as memory sticks, became the [[disposable class]], who ranked low socially to the point that they were seen as expendable. Other Transformers with industrial alternate modes such as forklifts and bulldozers found themselves pressed into manual labour. Those lucky Transformers with rarer and more specialized forms, such as proton microscopes, received more opportunities and rights than those without.		Under [[Functionism]], all [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertronian]] life can be classified in one great system, known as the '''Grand Cybertronian Taxonomy''. This classification determined the placement of Transformers on its hierarchy based on the user's [[Alternate mode\|alternate mode]]: those with common forms, such as memory sticks, became the [[disposable class]], who ranked low socially to the point that they were seen as expendable. Other Transformers with industrial alternate modes such as forklifts and bulldozers found themselves pressed into manual labour. Those lucky Transformers with rarer and more specialized forms, such as proton microscopes, received more opportunities and rights than those without.

	{{quote\|Everyone's Shape Serves A Purpose\|Functionist slogan\|"[[Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It\|How to Say Goodbye and Mean It]]", "[[Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc\|Post Hoc]]"}}		{{quote\|Everyone's Shape Serves A Purpose\|Functionist slogan\|"[[Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It\|How to Say Goodbye and Mean It]]", "[[Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc\|Post Hoc]]"}}

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	:''The Grand Cybertron Taxonomy is a [[Functionism\|Functionistic]] classification tool from the [[2005 IDW continuity\|2005 IDW portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

	[[File:AtCloseOfDay-GCT.jpg\|thumb\|right\|400px\|]]		[[File:AtCloseOfDay-GCT.jpg\|thumb\|right\|400px\|]]

	Under Functionism, all [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertronian]] life can be classified in one great system, known as the '''Grand Cybertronian Taxonomy''', including the [[Transformer]]s themselves. This classification determined the placement of Transformers on its hierarchy based on the user's [[Alternate mode\|alternate mode]]: those with common forms, such as memory sticks, became the [[disposable class]], who ranked low socially to the point that they were seen as expendable. Other Transformers with industrial alternate modes such as forklifts and bulldozers found themselves pressed into manual labour. Those lucky Transformers with rarer and more specialized forms, such as proton microscopes, received more opportunities and rights than those without.		Under [[Functionism]], all [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertronian]] life can be classified in one great system, known as the '''Grand Cybertronian Taxonomy''', including the [[Transformer]]s themselves. This classification determined the placement of Transformers on its hierarchy based on the user's [[Alternate mode\|alternate mode]]: those with common forms, such as memory sticks, became the [[disposable class]], who ranked low socially to the point that they were seen as expendable. Other Transformers with industrial alternate modes such as forklifts and bulldozers found themselves pressed into manual labour. Those lucky Transformers with rarer and more specialized forms, such as proton microscopes, received more opportunities and rights than those without.

	{{quote\|Everyone's Shape Serves A Purpose\|Functionist slogan\|"[[Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It\|How to Say Goodbye and Mean It]]", "[[Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc\|Post Hoc]]"}}		{{quote\|Everyone's Shape Serves A Purpose\|Functionist slogan\|"[[Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It\|How to Say Goodbye and Mean It]]", "[[Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc\|Post Hoc]]"}}